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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1899
Page
3
The Eagle announces W. W. Harris as a candidate for Mayor of Bryan in the upcoming city election on Tuesday September 12, 1899. The notice appears in a historical timetable page and mentions train departures from Hearne toward San Antonio and northbound routes.
Local notices list several citizens traveling to nearby towns and seeking votes for an alderman race. J F Parks went to Marlin while others from Calvert Madisonville and Navasota are mentioned in various capacity. The item notes a pending special election and urges names to enter the race. A mix of ads and community updates follows including trade offers and local business notices.
Clifford A. Adams announces his resignation to the Bryan city council and people. He reflects on nearly twenty years in the community, expresses gratitude for support, notes his intention to remain in Bryan, and pledges to vote at the upcoming election.
County Judge Gustavus reports a conference between Brazos and Madison authorities at Bundick bridge on the Navasota river led to an immediate plan. Precinct No 4 and Precinct No 3 commissioners pledged 150 dollars toward rebuilding with payment by January 1. The work will begin promptly and officials congratulate both counties. note about cash terms from Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill.
Notice from E. J. Fournars manager of Bryan Texas dated August 25 1899. All contracts for the Bryan Cotton Seed Oil mill must be made with the undersigned to be legal and binding.
City officers note the operative corporation court and urge cooperation to curb vagrancy. Citizens are asked to provide names of suspected idle persons so authorities may prosecute under the law.
Camp John G. Walker of Madisonville re elected Col. J C Webb commander J R Hightower adjutant and Steele treasurer for the ensuing year A proposal to move the annual reunion to the second Thursday in August is approved In a follow up meeting with Madisonville business leaders a park fencing plan and a 100 by 100 foot pavilion plus bandstand are discussed with a committee to prepare cost estimates and plans for a 2 September citizens meeting
In the old Baptist church space beneath the Masonic Lodge we will open a school on September 4, 1599. Instruction in primary, preparatory and high school branches. Mrs. Edna Minkert and Miss Mary Minkert named as teachers. We solicit public patronage and pledge faithful service.
A notice seeking a good sized work horse for purchase. Interested buyers should apply to W. P. Wooten. Address line reads 240.
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