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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
Railroad time cards listed for H and T C and G N schedules with north and south bound arrivals. Local names from Bryan Texas and nearby areas appear with visits, sales, and classifieds including lumber, counters, show cases, insurance ads, and livestock requests.
The Eagle corrects yesterday's item to show Dr. W. L. Dixon instead of Dr. J. L. McFarland. The error was inadvertent and the Eagle seeks pardon from Dr. McFarland.
The pastor of the Christian church urges all members and Bible school workers to attend the prayer meeting tonight to help lay plans for the fall campaign. Jas. A. C.
A laborer clearing land on the Dansby farm near Fountain fell backward onto an axe blade held over his shoulder. He received a deep wound in the small of his back, bleeding heavily until Dr. J. EB. May arrived and saved his life.
The Presbyterian church invites members to study the Epistle of James with six thematic studies on faith in trial deeds speech inner life and the Lord. Attend Wednesday prayer meetings at 8 15 p m to join and read one daily through the study period.
Bids due by 5 p m Tuesday August 26 1908 for labor and materials to build two cabins one cottage and two or three sheds with total cost about five thousand dollars Plans and blank proposals available at the president H H Harringtons office and the college architect office Right to reject any or all bids reserved Location shown by the college notice 221
Mrs Otto Boebhme proprietor advertises fresh bread cakes and assorted bakery goods at the Texas Bakery. Local shoppers are invited to visit for morning loaves and sweet treats.
Prof Stuart, famed hypnotist, opens Bryan Opera House season next Monday. J B Mike secured the engagement. Stuart comes well recommended and will showcase new hypnotism features after his Houston Bijou run. He also heads toward Dallas for a two week booking while Mike follows with top attractions for the season via the Chicago theatrical company.
Edge Dry Goods Company announces a public sale from August 20 to August 29 offering fall bargains on seasonable goods. The firm insists all stock remains valued, but reductions create room for heavy fall and winter orders. Public notices promise further details in the columns this week.
Ida McCoy is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and held in county jail awaiting updates on the victim’s condition. Hattie Taylor, another colored woman, was slashed twice on the face with a razor Monday evening in a jealous- sparked attack in the negro quarter of the city.
Funeral services for Dolly Kenney four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kenney were held at 4 pm yesterday from the family home. Interment followed at the city cemetery. Dolly was a precocious child beloved by many and her loss brings deep sympathy from friends, with a note of comfort from scripture.
Under Commissioner Shelburne the Main Street project began with scraping and removal of loose soil. A scraper operated all day and 250 tons of crushed rock costing about $450 was purchased for delivery today to accelerate the work.
Paris Texas August 17 Judge Bryant appoints Phil Baer of this city receiver for the Texarkana Telephone Company. The action places the company under court supervision as creditors seek orderly administration of its assets and operations.
Montgomery report states Captain A. G. Forbes, a leading citizen, fell from a street car while returning from a baseball game and suffered fractures to both arms.
Nashville report says C. W. Jeffries a construction foreman fell from a bridge and died shortly after the accident.
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 to August 2 with a 25 day limit. Stopovers allowed. For routes rates and sleeping car info, contact the I and G N R R ticket agent.
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