Cottonwood social notes amid bad weather and visitors
The Cottonwood column notes continued travel and audience updates as sleet and cold hamper weekly life. Mrs. Laura Dilleshaw of Dallas and Mrs. Robinson of Wixon visit relatives. Emily Zimmerman of Kurten visits Cottonwood. Mamie Gallatin of Clairmont and Ed Edge of Kurten attend local events. Baptist services canceled due to weather. a tacky party at Mr. Castle's honors Miss Blanche Vickman and Miss Ellen Fuller with cake won by Albert and Cora Gallatin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Dilleshaw
Dallas
Robinson
Wixon
Emily Zimmerman
Kurten
Cottonwood
Mamie Gallatin
Clairmont
Ed Edge of
Baptist Church
Jeff Castle
Albert Gallatin
Cora Gallatin
Blanche Vickman
Ellen Fuller
Adolph
Mor rigan in Faust on December 21 at local theatre
A theatre notices the upcoming appearance of Mr Lewis Morrison in Faust on December 21 and confirms the booked date despite previous cancellations. The letter from Jules Murry of Bryan Texas endorses honoring the contracted performance and suggests a kodak as a preferred Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Morrigan
Faust
John B. Mike
Bryan
Texas
Jules Murry
Letter List at Bryan Post Office for Week Ending Dec 14
The Bryan post office reports a list of letters remaining for the week ending December 14. A one cent charge is required on each advertised piece. Callers should say advertised and give the date when collecting letters. Tyler Haswell, Postmaster.
Real Estate and Insurance Agency Opens for 1899
Announcement by Charles Carr promotes fire insurance real estate rental and collecting services starting January 1 1899. It highlights property transactions mortgages abstracts and commission matching, plus a note on notary public in office and rental collection. Also mentions the Baptist church Mother Goose Carnival at the Academy of Music and sale of Mrs Calhoun's residence via Jas IL Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carr
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Academy of Music
Prices and produce report from Bryan markets
Bryan markets quoted a range of prices for plows and farm goods. The report lists cotton categories with middling and seed values, produce like eggs chickens beeswax honey and fats, and farm animals with prices for cows yearlings hogs and sheep.
Mexico and St Louis Limited Inaugurates Fast Laredo to St Louis
The Mexico and St Louis Limited, a new fast train between Laredo and St Louis, debuted December 3 with modern equipment, day coaches and sleepers, drawing rooms and buffet, praised in major newspapers. The Eagle issues a copy titled A High Flyer showing an eagle over a magnificent train. The T and G N highlights posted low excursions accompanying the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. and GN. Railway Co
Laredo
St. Louis
Mexico
Rio Grande
Red River
G. N
G.N
Best Reading for the Family Offer and Faust Spectacle
The text promotes a one year offer combining Texas Farm and Ranch with The Bryan Weekly Eagle for 1.50. It touts Texas Farm and Ranch as a premier agricultural and family paper for the Southwest. It also previews Lewis Morrison’s Faust farewell tour with a new scenic setup, advanced electrical effects, strong cast, and historically accurate costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm and Ranch
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Southwest
Lewis Morrison
Mr. Morrison
City Directory and Church Listings
Directory lists Baptist preacher R D Wilson Methodist J B Cochran Presbyterian J D West Christian J L Andrews Free Communion Baptist A M Stewart and St Josephs Catholic Father Pelar. Also lodge meetings for Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 R A M Brazos Lodge 149 A F A M K of P Vulcan AOUW Bryan lodge K H KOTM Home Forum National Aid and other fraternal groups with meeting nights and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M
Stewart
Meeywings
Ivanhoe
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
John &. Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec’y. Brazos
A. F
R. M. Nall
W. M
C. O. Carr
K. of P
A. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de. Maret
Vulcan
M. H. James
M. W
A. Emden
A. J. Platner
Bryan
Sam B. Wilson
R. K
Bryan Lodge
Home Forum
L. A. Saunders
Joe B. Rred
National Aid
A. W. Holman
W.S. Stuart
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Eagle
Morrison
Santa Claus
James & McDougald’s
Phere
James & McDougald
Yours Truly
Bryan Markets
Wool and Hides
Sargame
Tyler Haswell
City Directory
Bottline Bryan
Alf
Respectfuly
C.G
Ray
Brazos
Madison, GF
Burleson Counties
Frank W. McConnico
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
New York
Pacific Mutual Life
Am. Union Life
Fidelity and Casualty of
A. D
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