Brazos County Fair Draws Record Crowd and Honors
The final day drew the largest attendance of the four day fair with strong interest in exhibits and events. Notables Sam H. Dixon and Mr. Doherty of the H. and T. C. rail road praised Brazos resources, while F. W. Yeager and J. H. White led premium awards in agriculture and fruit. The heralded Fountain Bros display, Joe Saladiner’s corn star arrangement, and a ladies driving contest sparked notable excitement. A balloon ascent was staged by Prof. Morris’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Dixon
Doherty
H. & T. C. Railroad
Brazos County
Mr. Dixon
Farmers’ Institute
T. Graham
F. W. Yeager
Millican
J. H. White
Fountain Bros
A. D. Locke
J. D. Steele
J. J. Vandiver Tiret
W. H. McVey
George Echols
J. C. Cloud
Joe Saladiner
Sam M. Winters
Morris
Dansby and Dansby Office Hours and Local News
The item lists Bryan post office hours and train schedules, with details on general delivery and money order business. It notes numerous local residents visiting Bryan from nearby towns, including T J Thornhill, Ward Templeman, Jessie Trene Johnson, and Mrs Monroe Edge, plus mentions of the W C T U meeting and various residents’ returns from Houston, Waco, and Navasota.
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Bryan Postoffice
Local notes and arrivals fill city papers
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief notes: 220 Tom Cross from Edge yesterday. Henry Goodwin of Tennis in town. John Cavitt of Wheelock. Mrs. C. E. Jowers left to visit Caldwell. F. B. Williams of Allenfarm. Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Coulter returned to Rockdale. Miss Maggie White of Wixon returned from Tyler. W. C. Gilmore of Houston attended the fair. Dr. John S. Edge of Overton visiting E. H. Edge. Also California fruit for sale by Bryan Grocery Co and a request for a large second hand iron safe at 222.
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California
Bryan Grocery Co
F. F. Hooper
Calvert
Ward Templeman
Navasota
M. Llace
Tom Cross
Edge
Henry Goodwin
John Cavitt
Wheelock
C. E. Jowers
Caldwell
Williams
Allenfarm
H. T. Coulter
Rockdale
Maggie White
Wixon
Tyler
W. C. Gilmore
Houston
John S. Edge
Overton
E. H. Edge
Prominent Visitors and Fair Happenings Highlight Bryan Update
Mrs. Curry and Miss Malony of Caldwell left for Austin after visiting the Tidwells. Houston agent Sam H. Dixon toured the fair as he promotes railroads. Hilton Bros & Co. announced a sale of a new five room house and furnishings. J. W. Dyer advertised Jersey Cream flour during the fair. Kerrville editor J. E. Grinstead urged statewide interest in the Kerrville fair with a Houston excursion planned for September 2 to 5, fare $6.50 round trip. He traveled from Hearne to Bryan by dirt road to reach the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dyer
Chapman Milling Co
Sherman
Hamilton
J. E. Grinstead
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Eagle
Grinstead
Houston
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Kerrville
Mr. Grinstead
Hearne
Bryan
The Races At The County Fair
The grand stand drew the largest crowd yet as notable track events unfolded. Records fell in the second and third races with quick times posted for roadster pace and free-for-all pace. Key results include Lula Dyer with Frank Chasney clocking 1:204, Bessie K defending against Lilian Times with 1:05 1:06 1:05, Billy Patterson among runners with Paco Bueno Ardago and Chief Ray at 1:044, and White Man Beatrice Driftwood finishing the quarter in 25 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Dyer
Frank Chasney
Bessie K
Lillian
Billy Patterson
Paco Bueno
Ardago
Chief Ray
White Man
Beatrice
Driftwood
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She
Waordy
Brown
Mini
Central Texas
Dansby & Dansby
Fia T
Tis Tse
A.M. No
Waco
Pipe i
G. N
A. Sogge
T. J. Thornhill
Corsicana
City
Jessie Trene Johnson
Monroe Edge
Methodist Church
Clarence Jenkins
Ennis
Geo. W. Winter
Gus Stevener
Kurten
Weyman
Fannie Leake
Albert Bullock
Hill’s Business College
Tom Wilson
W. E. Wilson
Ww. Doherty
Prater
J.ly Prater
Fair Grounds
Haswell’s
Fred ©. Anderson
Monarch
Clarke & Fountain
R. A. Harrison
R. B. Templeman & Son
Navasota Examiner
Y. V
L. J. Cox & Son Will
Wardrop
Mens’ Outfitters
Hilton Bros & Co
D. McGowan
Ft. Worth
Carnegie
MO. M. Lawrence & CO
White Crest
Ladder
Taylor’s
Luther Taylor
Texas
Gunther
Hall’s Drug Store
MO. A. Moore
A. D. McConnico
John A. Moore
Stevenson Machine & Repair Works
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