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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
2
The piece notes Christmas saloon closures in Chattanooga by mutual agreement and warns readers the claim may be a dare. It also touches on diverse topics from snake markets in San Antonio to seed selection and a satirical look at rumors about Roosevelt and banking policy.
San Antonio reports Texas farmers, especially in the southwest, turning to hogs and sweet potatoes to back their income. Hog fattening using acorns, peanuts, and mast stabilizes finances, enabling growers to hold cotton despite market panics, with hogs supplying a durable financial base across a wide oak-covered region.
William Jennings Bryan is in Texas during the holidays following Grover Cleveland’s fashion to hunt ducks. Texas cities compete to host the three fold candidate who will speak in Bryan and Palestine if invited, testing his lung power with multiple engagements.
Fresh bread and cakes of all kinds advertised with careful attention to special orders. Phone 89, Mrs. Otto Boehme.
Eugene Shealey died at home in the Reliance community on Christmas day at age 33. He was born in Brazos county, a Baptist, unmarried, and survived by his mother Mrs A W Shealey, three brothers Charlie Will and Tom, and two sisters Minnie and Essie. Funeral service conducted by Rev J M Bullock with many friends in attendance.
Emma Horton died at four pm Wednesday at her father W T Horton’s home after a two week illness pneumonia was the cause. She was ten and died in Tryon cemetery where Rev J J Tatum conducted the funeral yesterday afternoon. Mrs Horton had died about a week earlier, leaving the family in deep sorrow as the community shares their grief.
Judge and Mrs Doremus hosted a complimentary dinner for Mr and Mrs Rudolph R Myers at the bride’s home on Christmas Eve. The seven course table included oysters, turkey, beef, fish, chicken salad, vegetables, pies, cake and wine, with guests Maud Nicol and T C Nunn among attendees.
Manager Mike brings Miss Helen Grantly and her company to the Grand Opera House for a New Year attraction presenting Under the Southern Cross. The show promises a capable company and engaging performance to start the year.
The county clerk issued new licenses for Charlie Burtin and Rachel Baylor Tom Peterson and Minnie Verra Silas Murphy and Elizabeth Jones Lem Stephens and Rachel Brackin. Cavitt's Drug Store offers 18 Fireworks at cost from stock.
A special term of Christian County Circuit Court is set to probe the Hopkinsville night rider raid that destroyed about 200000 dollars in property and left a railroad worker shot. Governor Willson and state leaders vow to pursue and convict all riders amid a regional panic and exodus of suspects. In Houston, Point Jones was fatally mangled by a streetcar.
Theresa Zellinski age 23 was shot and killed and Victoria Stokes 19 was shot in the arm by Frank Koseliski fiancé of Zellinski while returning from a dance in Chicago. Koseliski was arrested and police cite no known motive.
A large audience attended the rink last night for skating and new moving pictures. About thirty couples have planned a skating party tonight with music by the Bohemian Club band.
Miss Clara Newton of Austin visits Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Astin. Mrs. Seth Moors and son Weld visit Marlin. Hon. W. J. Bryan lectures Sunday at 4 PM at the opera house on The Prince of Peace. Cash old tickets at Howell & Newton’s. new ones at Cavitt’s Drug Store.
Polishing and refinishing service for furniture and hardwood before holidays. Only expert workmen employed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 159.
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