Obituary for John Shaw Veteran of Bryan and Tennessee Native
John Shaw nearly 59 died yesterday morning at 9 15 at his sister Mrs Spencer Ford home in Bryan He lived in Bryan over forty years with time in the west on ranches He was single and survived by five sisters Mrs Spencer Ford Texarkana Mrs A C Brietz Mrs H E Haldeman Mrs Kate Kizer Texarkana and Mrs Lucy Trask Austin The A O U W lodge will conduct his funeral from Mrs Ford home this morning at 10 30 and members are to meet at the lodge room at 9 60 for the procession
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John Shaw
Gfrlinck
Spencer Ford
Mr. Shaw
Tennessee
Bryan
West
Vulcan Lodge
Ford
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Shaw
A. C. Brietz
H. E. Haldeman
Kate Kizer
Texarkana
Lucy Trask
Austin
The
Eagle
A senseless habit of wetting pencils before writing
A note from Liberty Vindicator describes a widespread habit of wetting pencil tips before writing. An eastern newspaper office counted 49 of 50 writers who lick pencils daily, noting the practice is unhygienic and may ruin leads. The sample included advertisers, a beer wagon driver, and a lost bracelet notice.
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Liberty Vindicator
Harvey Locals Report Weather, Weddings and Development
Residents note three days of rain with poor roads halting Sunday school plans and a vote next Sunday on a Christmas tree. A marriage unites Parnell of Bryan and Minnie Pate of Harvey officiated by Rev Woods. Mrs McKay dies and is buried at Bethel, as two new lines and a business center rise in Brazos county.
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Parnell
Bryan
Minnie Pate
Harvey
Woods
Brazos County
Freeman
Railroads Oppose Sassafras Root Rate Change
Austin December hearing of the railroad commission discussed fourth and fifth class rates for sassafras roots. Railroads favored third and fifth class and backed a 100 percent penalty for underbilling. Freight agents argued penalties should cover entire car contents. Grain dealers urged broader penalties for underbilling as well. The commission took propositions under advisement.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
Allen
The
Katy
Agen Fyfe
Cotton Bell
Texarkana Capitalists Buy Ed Rand Lumber Mill
Texarkana capitalists acquire the Ed Rand Lumber company of Alexandria Louisiana. Buyers include J Crowell J K Wadley R E Porter Will Wadley and E K Smith. Mill capacity 125000 feet daily and 200000000 feet standing timber. Crowell and Wadley to manage. Purchase price near 1000000 dollars.
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Texarkana
Ed Rand Lumber Company
Alexandria
Crowell
J. K. Wadley
R. E. Porter
Will Wadley
E. K. Smith
Santa Claus Party Idea for a Holiday Group Game
A newspaper item describes a Santa Claus party game replacing the donkey party. Guests wear red caps, blindfolded players approach a painted Santa on a sheet and try to place the cap on his head. The closest two contestants receive reindeer prizes. the closest winner gets a toy Santa.
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Santa Claus
Santa
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