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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
6
The Daily Eagle announces T C Nunn as a candidate for re election as Sheriff of Brazos County, subject to voters action at the November election. The notice appears in the August 28 1902 issue published by Connelly & Carnes.
The obituary notes Mrs. Blackburn died June 27 1902 at her son-in-law Jan D Higginbotham’s home near Bryan Brazos county after a long illness. Born October 27 1813 in Lincoln county Tennessee she married William Blackburn in 1831 and lived in Mississippi before moving to Texas. She aided soldiers during the Civil War spinning clothes while her grandson G P Blackburn served in Hood's Texas brigade.
Republicans of Brazos County met at the court house Tuesday afternoon by call of county chairman Felix Phillips. C. L.
Humber was elected chairman and Ed Scott secretary. Resolutions endorsed R. B. Hawley Roosevelt Haswell and L. McCoy for legislature. Delegates elected to conventions with resolutions on McKinley’s death. M. M. Haynes chosen county chairman for two years and E. W. Thomas secretary.
The Eagle endorses T C Nunn for re election as Brazos County sheriff. A native Texan who has served twelve years, he is praised as conscientious fearless and impartial. His past two years highlight strict law enforcement and balanced conduct. He appeals for fair consideration and support at the November election.
The Marie Fountain Theatre company staged In Old Vermont with lively action and solid performances. Audiences showed satisfaction through strong attendance and generous applause as specials and music drew crowds. Manager Mike kept patrons comfortable with ample fans and ice water. tonight's bill features Com rades.
A brief notice warns readers about a convention run by a man described as ugly. The call to vigilance suggests possible deception or scam activities at the event location and date.
Listings describe several parcels and houses for sale near Allen Academy and the town center. Prices range from 250 to 1250 dollars for cottages, a six room house, two lots, a brick cistern, and multiple city properties including a 76 seat front on Railroad street and schoolhouse lots at 100 dollars each. Terms are advertised as easy.
Dr. Long, eye specialist, offers free eye tests and free treatment to correct crossed eyes this week. Glasses fitted at half price during the same period. Visit the office at Wilson Jenkins Drug Store.
Property listing advertises a four room house with dug well and a good barn on 26 acres suited for a truck farm. Priced at $1250 value but selling for $3700 with easy terms. contact Cliff A. Adams at 244.
Tokyo reports US actions in the Pacific prompt both gratitude and confusion. Washington recognized Japan’s claim to Marcus Island, while a US warship and officials awaited Captain Rosehill. Rumors say Wake Island may be cast as US property, prompting questions about purpose and legality.
In official quarters it is reported that Russia has begun evacuation preparations in Kinchow, located midway between Shanghai Kwan and New Chwang, as part of Manchuria withdrawal plans.
Nashville trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church South seek an agent to raise a $5 million trust fund for superannuated preachers widows and orphans. The plan starts paying 75 percent of interest after the principal hits $100,000 then 100 percent at $5 million. Loans limited to 40 percent of property value. Rev. A F Watkins of Brook Haven is named.
Two killed and three injured in an accident at a bridge over the New York and Long Branch railroad in Long Branch New Jersey. Frank J. Matthews president of Realty Trust Co Jersey City lost control while avoiding a map, machine toppled 35 feet to rails. Mrs J H Cobb of Richmond died of injuries and Mrs Louis Pizzini believed dying. Rev Father Grant bruised and shocked. Rudolph Meyer escaped with minor injuries.
Trainmen and conductors plan to press for a uniform 20 percent wage increase by September 15, affecting about 100 000 members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. The higher pay would cost railroads roughly 1 000 000 dollars more per month, with a national strike as a potential alternative rivaling the 1894 American Railway Union action.
A torrent of rain drenched Florence Colorado on Tuesday night flooding streets like rivers. Canon City saw several inches of water on its streets. The Arkansas valley faces heavy fruit crop damage from the downpour.
Rev. Thomas Ballawdet D. D. Protestant Episcopal clergyman dies at his city home. Born in Hartford Connecticut in 1822 he was known for his work among deaf mutes.
Guidi appointment as apostolic delegate at Manila is considered assured though not officially announced yet. Rome Aug 27 reports the pending decision.
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