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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
Mr Frank Hovarka died yesterday morning after a period of ill health. He was about sixty five, a Bohemian resident of Bryan for thirty years and a Catholic. A skilled woodworker, he was esteemed as quiet, honorable and kind. His wife and only child predeceased him.
Charlton of the Texas Woman's loge reports heartfelt commendation for Prof. R. O. Allen's Chapel talk on Being Beautiful. The address drew hearty appreciation and a call for a repeat soon. Teachers at the County Institute will visit the College at 10 10 for chapel with an engaging program.
Brazos Lodge No. 64 Knights of Pythias elects officers for the term led by Joes Williams Jr as C C J D Willis as V C H O Jones Prelate W H Hall M of W J T Maloney M of A W S Wilson Jr K of R S Joe B Reed M of F R A McCoy J G A M Parker O G WwW B Sanders Trustee.
Handkerchiefs offered as a Christmas item ranging from 25 cents to 2 dollars advertised by Wagner and Brandon. The short ad notes variety and price points for holiday shoppers.
A group of International and Great Northern railway officials led by retiring vice president and general manager Leroy Trice and his successor Horace W. Clarke inspected terminals and property yesterday during a general inspection tour. Division Superintendent Highries accompanied them on a northbound special train.
Rev. J. J. Tatum led the closing exercises as the Brazos County Teachers Institute finished its session yesterday. The program will conclude today with a final program. Dr. J. D. West opens this morning and teachers have accepted an invitation to visit Texas Woman's College today.
Dr. Geo B Butler and Rev. J B Turrentine addressed Allen Academy students with humorous but wholesome truths. Prof. R O Allen spoke to Texas Woman's College pupils on the subject Being Beautiful.
Nunnally’s Fine Candies received by express delivery bulk orders for Ben edetto Allegretti soft center chocolate creams and purest quality stick candies from Howell and Newton, with packaging noted as all size packages.
At a Brazos county mass meeting held December 14 1907 in Bryan I M Cook presiding a committee proposed resolutions urging a 20 percent cut in cotton acreage for 1908 to secure a minimum price of 15 cents per pound. The group pledged support for leaders, condemned price-cut tactics, and called publication of proceedings in local papers. I M Cook elected delegate to Memphis meeting. J W Beard secretary.
Hon. W. J. Bryan of Nebraska will lecture at the Grand Opera House Tuesday December 24 at 8 30 p m. The event promises a high public interest and attendance.
General Stoessel is accused of showing the white feather under fire during the Port Arthur defense. Colonel Gurko testifies that Stoessel twice called for retreat and ordered staff to scatter under shelling. Kuropatkin had ordered a replacement, but the general remained in command, with questions about his nerve and leadership.
W F Walker former cashier of Savings Bank of New Britain Conn was arrested by a 2 posse and the San Diego chief of police with a detective at a mining camp Balare about 100 miles from Pasadena. The prisoner is described as five eight medium build with moustache and Vandyke. a small vial believed to contain poison was seized. A weapon or arresting aid was recovered after a desperate attempt to use it.
Houston reports Charles I Senzer an employee of Magnolia brewery fell to the ground from the third floor elevator shaft. In San Antonio, Judge Camp ordered Mrs A E Appoby to surrender Thelma Singleton, a five year old, citing a $20 board bill as grounds for custody. The mother had left the child with Mrs Appoby and moved to San Angelo after losing a job.
Dallas issued report on December 18 1907 stating Attorney General R V Davidson will run for re election after a conference at the Southland hotel with friends from across Texas. The gathering included notable figures from Houston Dallas San Antonio and Waco among others.
Justice E P Peterson and Sheriff Noble return from the Alonzo Payne homicide near Oakland after an inquest. Payne’s wife says the shooting was accidental. She Noble jailed Payne’s two sons, aged twelve and fourteen, in this county seat.
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