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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
3
Partial timetable lists northbound No 1 No 5 No 2 and southbound No 4 with several departure times around 12 18 pm 4 03 pm 2 07 am and 4 39 pm. East and west bound notes mention No 1 leaves No 3 leaves and arrivals around 12 50 pm 2 45 am.
Local items report people traveling to Rockport Bethel Benchley Calvert and Louisville. Rentals offered two upstairs rooms and a five room house near oil mill. Goods for sale including carriages wagons and a variety of services at James and Parsons shops. People from Madison county Midland and Burleson county seen in town.
Manila correspondent describes the American capture of Manila with minimal American losses and a decisive fleet and ground assault. Gen Merritt and Admiral Dewey coordinated a long siege, the Spanish garrison under 5000 regulars and volunteers was overwhelmed, and a white flag ended major hostilities by 11:30.
List of names including Lizzie Bearman Ida Brown Ida Dokes Mrs Jane Hardin Mattie Moody Ida New Mrs Agnes Plummer Mrs M Saine Minnie Stewart Sophie Williams Texaner GENTS Curry Sam Cole AG Davis Tom E Davis Eli Felder Nathen Greiser Ernie Gass Will Harrison D G Harris BF Kirkum Jim Lequey Prof LJ Mebbly Geo Milton A Hl Pumphrey J L Richart Fent Sturlee J W Snodgrass Josiah Stone J J Sloan H Vaden Marion. A charge of one cent is made on each advertised letter. Callers should say advertised and date.
Cottonwood farmers are near harvest as the community health remains moderate. Rev. Arnold from Leon county conducted services at Cottonwood Saturday and Sunday. Miss Minnie Buckhauks Walter Edge of Kurten and Mrs. Young and granddaughter Eva Wilson of Wheelock attended services. Miss Ola Cox and her Robertson county brother visit friends in the area. Miss Collie Elliott visited relatives in Bethel last week. Kurten singing school closed with all day singing and dinner on the ground. young people enjoyed an ice cream supper at Dr. Edges. Noted locals include Nora and Lucy Thomas Emma Hickman and Mattie Zimmerman with Albert Gallatin and Henry Koontz. Libkar.
News from Aug 17 reports James J. Corbett shocked by his parents death and postponing his Sept. 10 bout with McCoy in Buffalo. Corbett and wife fly to San Francisco while McCoy sends condolences and confirms no forfeit. Nearby scenes include Dodd City notices and Colombian resolution of the Cerruti claim.
Beaumont Tex Aug 17 Leroy King a sawyer lost his right arm in a sawmill when a spike in a log caused a large circular saw to fly apart. a piece about two feet long struck his arm below the wrist and elbow.
Austin readers learn the railroad commission will not disturb the current cotton rate for now. The panel will hold the matter in abeyance and may revisit it later without another hearing.
The article describes Egypt's shift from camel transport to modern power and irrigation. English capital funds a reservoir near Assouan to irrigate and reclaim desert land. Electric lighting will illuminate pyramids and interior passages as electric trolleys begin tours, replacing torch guides with electric light.
An English journal showcases a light graceful motor tricycle that detaches from a carriage. The two person cab uses a pedal start and a petroleum motor for propulsion, with a fuel range of fifty to sixty miles and seating for two.
Dr Paul M Baylor of Bryan Texas is described as occupying offices over James Drugstore with a residence telephone number 131. The notice provides contact details and location for the physician.
Manager John B. Mike announces Jennie Califf will headline a week long engagement at the Grand opera house starting September 3. The Califf company has drawn large crowds in Waco and was slated for Palestine before its opera house burned. A nightly performance change is planned.
A list of arrivals includes H Samuels N W McCall Calvert Byron Miller Ed H Harden RB Webb W H O Neill A B Coleman J W Sullivan A Q Nash Sherman T C Brockman Austin Hill W A Withers Chase Cheesborough A L Watkins S F Randle Sam Hollander Geo E Payne W M Foster John B Mike W T Martin and H S Dodson with locations New Orleans Waco San Antonio Dallas Houston St Louis Galveston City Camden Ark Cincinnati New York Louisville.
Howard Darwin and J E Ponder announce a new cottonyard in Bryan between Parker's gin and the oil mill beside the railroad. The yard offers two good houses and ample camping space free of charge. Farmers are invited to call, see the facilities, and have their cotton weighed.
Mr Ulysses S Shewmaker of Fort Worth and Miss Adelle Weddington were married yesterday at 11 30 in the bride’s parents home with Dr West officiating. They departed on a noon train for a bridal trip to Missouri and will settle in Fort Worth with Prof Showmaker linked to the local business college. The bride grew up in Bryan and is praised as bright and genteel, expected to make a happy home.
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