Train Schedules and Local News From Hearne and Bryan
Time tables for H. & T. C. lines through Bryan and Hearne outline departures and arrivals, with local notes on visitors, sales, and upcoming church services. The bustle is noted as a large crowd gathers. several residents travel to and from nearby towns. People mentioned include P. Trant, Tooke, J.P. Lloyd, Hugh Murdock, W. OC. Warren, and Maria Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Sition
Ida Parker
Luling
Notable visitors and local notices from the Exposition
Prof. F. W. Mally state entomologist visited from College and spoke on boll weevil winter quarters along Aransas Pass and Southern Pacific railways. A cadet masquerade at A. and M. college raised funds. Battle Ax flour offered. a tea for Episcopal church raised over $8. sweet milk delivery begins February 1 at 20 cents a gallon.
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Brook Hill
Exposition Saloon
F. W. Mally
Texas
Aransas Pass
Mally
Winson-Jenkins Cave Co
J. W. English
Saunterer’s Run-In on Trolley Car Sparks Laughter
A well dressed youth on a trolley to an amusement park taunted inspectors during a passenger count. The inspector replied that he did not miss much as the car resumed, prompting general laughter aboard. Morey Banes the motorman then accelerated away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Morey Banes
Scotch roots amid American political life cited
A New York Sun correspondent asks if David B Henderson is a Scotchman and active in US politics. The piece notes Henderson was born in Old Deer in 1840 and lists other Scottish-born figures like James Wilson in McKinley’s cabinet, Meekison, Spaulding, and praises Scots in public affairs. It ends with a quip about a talkative Senate colleague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
United States
Mr. Henderson
Old Deer
Iowa
McKinley
James Wilson
Agriculture
Ayrshire
Scotland
Meekison
Ohio
Spaulding
Michigan
Senate
Golfing exchange hints at a misstrike and a red coated observer
A lively line recalls players chasing a ball with a caddie nearby. The speaker notes a gemmed man in a red coat who may indicate where the ball struck, as another observer feels his head in search of the mark.
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Gembleman
It’s Better to Laugh Than Cry in a Mischievous Courtroom
A witty exchange unfolds as a young girl jokes about fate while a cautious woman warns about managing a husband. The dialogue hints at gender roles and domestic tension in a lighthearted tone.
Fire Chief Sweeney narrowly escapes in Ranch Furniture fire
Fire Chief Sweeney was overcome by smoke and rescued by Engine Company No. 3 at the Ranch Furniture Manufacturing plant in Chicago. The four story building burned from the second floor up. the chief entered alone to aid others and was carried out in a weakened state but recovered quickly. Specifics note $75,000 damage to Rauch Manufacturing. The incident marks the first time in over fifty years a fire chief retreated.
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Chicago
Sweeney
Ranch Furniture Manufacturing Company
Engine Company No. 3
Rauch Manufacturing Company
Murder at Mansfield Farm House in Front Door Ambush
James A. Jarmon 40, a Mansfield farmer, was shot dead at his front door by an unseen assailant. Three shots fired, two hitting near the heart as he opened the door Wednesday evening. No suspects identified.
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Mansfield
Tex
James A. Jarmon
Jarmon
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Fancy
John Chaney
Kernole
Aol
Bryan
Ween Hearner
Hearne
T. OC
Antonio
Ile Hearne
P. Trant
Houston
Tooke
Lloyd
City
Wison-Jenkins Drove Co
J. P. West
Waco
H. E. White
T.M
A. L. Ewing
R. &. Newsome
J.P. Carter
R. J. Camp
W. L.clark
Madisonville
Main Street
Bob Armstrong
Little Brazos River
E. Tobias
J. H. Tobias
Apalonia
Grimes County
Geo. Willman
Greenville
Ralli Bros.’ Cotton Agency
Arnold
Wilhite
Elberton
J. E. Brown
Bowers
Episcopal Church
Maria Goodrich
B. C. Nettles
Marlin
J. B. Mike
Lombardi Opera Company
D. Rossi
G. Figari
Galveston
Mr. Rossi
Parks & Waldrop
Tyler Haswell
the News Dealer
Ladies Home Journal
Corps of Cadets
A. and M. College
D. Mike, Jr
Buf
Ina
New York
State Banker's Association
Waldorf-Astoria
San Francisco
Hazen
Little Rock
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Ark
Dickinson Arms Company
Farmer
Youngstown
McElroy Furniture Company
J. M Euwer & Sons
G. M. McKelvey & Co
Chattanooga
Stanislaus
Mary Foley
Telephone
MO. M
Lawrence
J. C. Kernole
Sun Flower and Swift
Richelieu
Ansby & Dansby
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