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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
2
Mrs Bettie F Rhodes widow of W R Rhodes died suddenly at her Bryan home yesterday around noon after a brief illness. She leaves four children and three stepchildren and was born February 18 1839 in Greensboro Alabama. Funeral is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock. The Eagle editor notes her lifelong Bryan residency and family ties to Col R K Chatham.
The Bryan Elks receive praise for a memorial service that impressed attendees with moral excellence and virtuous sentiments. Col Ball outlined Elks aims and principles, while Judge Buffington delivered eloquent remarks that moved the audience deeply. A McGary.
Covey Dunn, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dunn, died yesterday at 3 45 PM at their home near Wheelock from congestion after a period of illness. He was grandson of Mrs. M. D. Cole and nephew of Mr. J. E. Covey. Funeral arrangements were under way with family members traveling to the Dunn home and others set to join for the Wheelock service.
The Texas comptroller released figures showing $44,574 in taxes for the quarter ended Sept 30 1905, far above expectations. Major contributions came from wholesale oil dealers sleeping car lines telephone companies and oil producers with other corporations making up the rest. Governor Lanham visited the encampment and inspected troops after a sham battle. Judge Brooks set a Friday decision on railroads tax cases. A temporary injunction barred certain ticket scalpers from selling to the public in Houston.
Texas ruling declares acts banning soliciting orders for intoxicants in local option territory unconstitutional. Massey appeals from Hays County, court cites constitutional limits on sale and interstate commerce. Judge Davidson writes the opinion with Judge Brooks dissenting. Cotton Belt Report notes total U S crop around 9.623 million bales with 8.486 million bales counted by Dec 1.
The National Nut Growers Association holds its Dallas session with 300 delegates and a nut display led by W. A. Taylor while Mrs. Treffey oversees edible nut products. In Bonham Miss Addie Reynolds dies from a clothing fire around a kettle. In Georgetown G. W. McDaniel Hardware is burglarized with shotguns and ammunition taken.
Meridian observers report a local cotton seed war as buyers in Meridian Mississippi push prices up to 16 dollars per ton while an outside dealer pays a premium. The dispute inflames competition among local sellers and buyers.
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