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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
3
The item lists I.&G.N. and L&G.N. train times with northbound and southbound departures and connections, plus local notices from Bryan including hires wanted, rentals, and residents' movements. It notes arrivals at Hearne and Millican visits, and community events such as a Valentine party and theater engagement with ticket prices.
Notice of business change announces purchase of Tyler Haswell’s interest in Wilson Jenkins Drug Co by Ty Rer Hasweth. Assumes debts and collects all firm accounts. Thanks public for past patronage and asks continued support for the new firm. Twelve lines show signatures.
Beautiful handkerchiefs will be sold at Parks and Waldrop's Thursday through Saturday with hours 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm to benefit the Baptist church Ladies' Aid. Drs Cole Scott and Roberts of Waco and Marlin will be in Bryan one Monday monthly at Exchange Hotel. Mr A J Wagner reports strong Texas buying from New York. Edward Thompson LLD lectures on The American Sunday at Bryan Methodist Church this evening at 8:15 with free admission as part of the Sunday League of America program.
The Grand Lodge of Texas S O O F opened in Beethoven hall San Antonio with Grand Master George D Streeter presiding. Attendance was high and plans to move the lodges to itinerant meetings were discussed along with new officers for the encampment and Rebekah reports noting fifteen new lodges organized during the year.
The Patrick murder trial over financier William M. Rice focused on whether death was caused by chloroform or heart disease. Experts testified to mercury in Rice's organs and autopsy findings, while the defense argued embalming fluid could explain the mercury. A bank bookkeeper corroborated signatures on documents.
Three white convicts en route to Huntsville escaped from the Houston city jail at an unknown hour. The escapees are Warren Faust Frank Turney and Arthur J Williams. Charley Felder did not escape as he slept. All were connected to robberies in Galveston and Houston and were serving four to nine year terms.
In Vera Cruz Mexico Feb 4 reports say excavations for sanitation and water projects have led to several yellow fever cases, appearing unusually early. A new remedy tested with state backing reportedly breaks the fever even in its advanced stages.
Weekly list of letters remaining in the Bryan post office for the week ending February 3 1902. Addresses include GENTLEMEN and LADIES names such as Baird LH Minor Chas Carlton Dr Ed Mitchell WM Goodman and Jennie Robeson. Postmaster notice instructs callers to say advert is and provides the cure claim for quinaria at 50 cents.
Laredo February 2 birthday celebration and multiple cities list sale dates for excursions. San Antonio January 31 February 2 and 3 for O F state meeting, Waco February 20 21, Green's brigade reunion, Dallas February dates, Mardi Gras in New Orleans February 5 to 10. Low rates offered. contact nearest ticket agent or D J Price Palestine Texas for details. Rex Dyspepsia tablets promise cure with money back if not effective. M H James Bryan Texas druggist sells for 50 cents.
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