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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
3
Local notices list railroad time cards for H and T C schedules for north and south bound trains with arrival times. A J Wagner Co and Boyett Myers ads highlight lumber and insurance in Bryan, with many residents visiting or from nearby towns noted.
A committee of Masonic members calls for bids to purchase the old Masonic building and site as the first step toward a new temple. Plans are vague but focus on a modern building to reflect the lodge’s growth, with a site near the city hall. The lodge will decide details later, and construction may be some time off.
A notice invites business and cotton from farmers and Union members promising courteous treatment and correct weights. W I McCulloch signs for the Merchants Farmers Union Cotton Warehouse Company. Mr and Mrs Lawrence McCullough of Wellborn were in town yesterday en route to Llano hoping for improvement in health.
Paducah Kentucky August 13 The trial of Jake Ellis charged as a night rider ended with a hung jury. Other Murray night rider cases were continued to the next term as counsel could not agree on a trial. Grand jury probes into alleged official ties to night rider bands continue. Due to threats soldiers heard warnings of a probable attack on Murray after term, prompting strict patrols in eastern Calloway county.
Assistant Attorney General Pollard reports the Interstate Commerce Commission intends to expedit e Texas rate increase petitions. Pollard says shippers must seek injunctions, not the Texas commission, to restrain railroad rate enforcement. Mayfield and Culberson travel for related duties.
El Paso reporters say Deputy United States Marshal Lancaster led troops to surround a Del Rio area seeking alleged revolutionists with warrants. No arrests were made as the targets were not found.
Hugh Hutchin son, a young grocer of Denison, received a tele gram announcing he drew first prize in the San Luis Potosi valley land drawing. He wins 640 acres and a town lot valued at $25,000.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Paymaster McPherson paid about 250000 dollars to Canadian Pacific Railroad strikers. More than 2000 men lined up to receive payments amid the industrial dispute.
A salesman from Singer Sewing Machine Company touts the machines as the world leaders and offers a home trial to prove honesty and merit. T. A. Satterwhite is the salesman, contact phone 105, advertisement copy.
Palestine Tex Aug 13 In response to a telephone message a negro named Shaderick shot his wife probably inflicting fatal wounds and then killed himself Sheriff Black departed for Montalba to investigate the incident and take precautions.
Local market prices for cattle hogs hides beeswax chickens eggs cabbage peas pears butter onions arlic peppers tomatoes yams and watermelons with figures per unit and per dozen. Demand listed as brisk or scarce. several items noted as market bare and prices vary by quality and size.
The revival gathering in the Harvey tent goes on through Sunday night with about 20 candidates for baptism already identified under the direction of T. C. Ferguson.
Mr W M Hud a progressive farmer of Cottonwood marketed hay in Bryan where 1000 of 2560 bales from Hudspeth have sold at 25 cents each. Rain is needed and boll weevil damage to cotton noted. A O U W local lodge held a regular meeting and Henry Berger was admitted to membership.
Evening services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 8 15 oclock in preparation for Sunday's communion. Pastor H W Hamilton leads the congregation.
A summer vacation program offers a round trip fare to all principal tourist points via the I and G N R R. Tickets go on sale July 30 31 and August 1 2 with a 25 day limit and stopovers at pleasure. For routes rates and sleeping car details contact the I and G N R R ticket agent at 216 an Se.
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