Local News Bits and Social Notes
J.T. Darwin and R. H. Seale are among locals listed sick or in town. J. E. Mathis and others visit Houston, Norwood’s sells silk underskirts, and Mrs. Franks guests of Mrs. Mooring. Frank mentions like Miss Ola Cox visiting relatives, and Baldwin apples at Bryan Grocery. Local ads urge the Exchange hotel barber shop, City Market meat, and John Caldwell jewelers. Col Mott of Galveston attends Stoddard’s and a Baptist preacher plans. Special thanksgiving services at the Episcopal church noted.
Depew Praises Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
Senator Chauncey M. Depew visited the Pan-American Exposition grounds in Buffalo and praised the still unfinished project. He told Chairman John N. Seatcherd that the expo’s grandeur had not been fully told and predicted Buffalo would surpass Paris in the exposition’s success. He spoke at Buffalo’s Convention Hall later that day.
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J. N. Seatcherd
Heffalo
Seatcherd
Chauncey M. Depew
Buffalo
Senator Depew
John N. Seatherd
Europe
Scatcherd
Chauncey
Paris
Parker Nominates Self for Alderman in Upcoming Election
Undersigned citizens announce M. Parker as a candidate for alderman subject to voters at the next election on Tuesday December 4. They urge friends and the public to support him, noting he has consented to serve if elected. Signed by T P Boyett J E Butler J A Myers William Koppe Joe Hearne J W Doremus J W Johnson and others.
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M. Parker
T. P. Boyett
J. E. Butler
J. A. Myers
Win. Koppe
Joe Hearne
J. W. Doremus
J. W. Johnson
Not Running for Alderman
W. W. Harris declines alderman candidacy citing heavy business load and insufficient time to fulfill duties if elected. Ivanhoe Commandery Knights Templars held a special meeting with inspection by Captain General Bell and a banquet at Exchange hotel featuring Col. Mott of Galveston and several members from nearby towns. The Eagle endorses M Parker for alderman to replace J M Lawrence. Rev E L Shettles sets Methodist services today with communion in the morning and a rally in the evening. St Andrews Episcopal preacher Rev Dr Bowers to address Sunday services.
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W. W. Harris
Ivanhoe
Knights Templars
General Bell
Grand Lodge of Knights Templars of
Texas
Austin
Exchange Hotel
Col. Mott
Galveston
Jno
T. Garrett
L. W. Parish
Calvert
J. P. Palmes
Hearne
Fred B. Johnson
Tom P. Buffington
Bob Siddall
Anderson
C. B. Beck
Corsicana
Chas. Davis
el Paso
E. L. Shettles
Rockdale
Dr. Bowers
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Latin American press backs Pan American Exposition in Buffalo
Latin American and Pan American press show cordial interest in the Exposition. Editors from Central and South America plan visits, with B Lopez of La Correspondencia de Puerto Rico signing on to come with his family. Trade routes inquiries and heavy Latin American attendance anticipated at Buffalo.
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United States
B. B. Lopez
la Correspondencia de
Porto Rico
Buffalo
Wisconsin Sets Site for Exposition Building
Wisconsin commissioners select a 20 acre site on the eastern Exposition grounds at Buffalo for the state building. The Wisconsin exhibit will be set near the National government structures, overlooking the Esplanade with fountains and gardens. The commission includes Van Brunt, Burrows, Edwards, Reynolds, and Yule, and the state will spend 25000 dollars on its building and displays.
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Wisconsin
Mirror Lakes
Ohio
Esplanade
Wisconsin Commission
Willard A. van Brunt
George B. Burrows
Madison
B. BE. Edwards
Lacrosse
Charles Reynolds
Sturgeon Bay
George H. Yule
Kenosha
Buffalo
A O U W Men Plan Buffalo Exposition Headquarters
The Ancient Order of United Workmen organize a grand welcome for members to Buffalo next year. The Supreme Lodge dedicates 3000 dollars and the State Lodge 3000 more for a fine headquarter building at the Pan-American Exposition. The pavilion includes rest rooms and a large balcony for attendees.
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U. W
Order of United Workmen
Order
Buffalo
Supreme Lodge
State Lodge
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Richelieu Asparagus
Bryan Eagle
Bryan
Agaves
J.T. Darwin
R. H. Seale
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Reliance
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Latham Boone
Navasota
John K. Parker
Houston
Norwood
Mrs. Compton
Strawn
Misses Ola
Jennie Cox
Franklin
W. G. Williams
RB. E. Gentry
Wellborn
Bryan Grocery Co
W.J. Meads and Daughter
Thompson Creek
Fred B. Johnston
Luci de Maret
Eagle Office
Alen Sanford
Waco
W.R. Cavitt
Ft. Worth
Dan J. Ford
John M. Caldwell
New Market
C.W.& B. V. Depot
W. Buchanan
Tom Preston
Free Christian Science
W. G. Ewing
Chicago
Court House
Jnc. M. Caldwell
C. P. Fountain Willreach
the Baptist Church
Ilov Elock
J. E. M. Reid
Marlin
Grimes County
Col
M. F. Mott
H. B. Stoddard
Brazos County
Episcopal Church
Depew
NEW York State Building
Daily Post
Tyler Haswell
The
Hall's Drug Store
Board of Citizens
Dozier Bakery
Athena
No. M. Lawrence
James & Castles
IRS
Otto Boehmee
Otto
Brogdon’s Livery Stable
Jas. O. Kernale
J. V. Brogdon
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
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