For Sale Local Properties Near Allen Academy
Various city properties offered for sale near Allen Academy and town, including a southeast block near the schoolhouse with small cottage and well at 550, a six room house on the west side four blocks from Main Street at 1000, a brick cistern and other city plots, and a two acre land parcel with an 8 room residence, barn, dug well and tub cistern at 1600. Also a 300 acre Brazos Bottom farm at 20 per acre, available in small tracts with reasonable terms.
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Allen Academy
Brazos Bottom
John W Hicks Offers Meat Market Services
After purchasing City Meat Market from Smith and Adams, John W Hicks announces readiness to supply beef pork mutton and all market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. He will buy only superior animals and employ expert meat cutters, and asks for public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Smith & Adams
John W. Hicks
To Cure Malaria in Four Days Quinorla Ad
Drug claim offers a four day malaria cure Quinorla with 50 cent package price and money back guarantee. M H James Bryan Texas listed as leading local druggist handling refunds.
Women and Jewels Promote Cough Remedy
An ad urges women to favor health over costly gems and promotes Dr. Boschee’s German Syrup as a prompt remedy for early consumption and bronchial troubles. It claims not a cure all but a certain cure for coughs and colds. Sold at Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co in Bryan with Green’s Special Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co’s
Bryan
Green
To Cure Chills or Malaria in Four Days
An advertisement offers Quinoria to cure chills fever or malaria in four days. It warns against use if it fails to cure and notes a price of 50 cents per package. Mr James is listed as the leading druggist in Bryan.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
James
Golden State School of Mines strike ends with faculty rule kept
Denver February 4. The student strike at the State School of Mines in Golden, Colorado ends as the board of trustees decides not to interfere with the 1897 rule granting the faculty final say in student discipline and standing. The institution remains closed for the present school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
State School of Mines
Golden
Col
Pennsylvanians Move West To Pike County Farms
Eighteen Pennsylvanians in three families arrived in Waco Texas via Katy and Cotton Belt to settle in Hamilton county. Heads are John S Staples Robert T Jones and Charles R Goode. They plan farming and stockraising and Staples cites 10 000 Pennsylvanians moving to cotton states in five years.
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Waco
Tex
Pennsylvania
Katy
Hamilton County
John S. Staples
Robert T. Jones
Charles R. Goode
Staples
First Payment From China on Indemnity Reported
Washington reports United States Minister Congern has received the first indemnity payment from the Chinese government. The money will be held under his order until a trust company authorized to conduct American banking in China and the Philippines is qualified.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Congern
Pekin
China
Philippines
Tragic Accident Claims 14-Year-Old's Life in Waxahachie Area
In Waxahachie Texas on February 4 Jinks Keesee one year old son of George S Keesee died instantly after a shotgun misfire by his 14 year old brother. The boys had been hunting and were playing with the gun when it discharged. The bird shot filled the lungs and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Tex
Jinks Keesee
George S. Keesee
Ovilla
Venezuelan steamer Libertador reportedly sunk near Porto Colombia
It is reported from Colon, Colombia on February 4 that the revolutionary steamer Libertador formerly the Ban Righ was sunk by a Venezuelan gunboat while under repair at Porto Colombia. The report lacks verification.
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Libertador
Colon
Colombia
Ban Righ
Porto Colombia
Senate raises US judges salaries by twenty five percent
Washington Feb 5 The senate passed a bill to boost salaries of United States judges by 25 percent with all amendments defeated. The house debated the oleomargarine bill as legislators argued for and against it with a vote not expected before tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hansbrough
North Dakota
A. H. Noyes
District Court of
Alaska
Alex McKenzie
Noyes
Kean
New Jersey
John F. Dryden
Senator Sewell
Dryden
Frye
House
Messrs. Tompkins
New York
Robb
Missouri
Knapp
New
Senate Deliberates Daniels Confirmation After Ex Convict Charge
Washington report says the senate spent nearly an hour in executive session to reconsider the confirmation of Ben Daniels as marshal of Arizona. Senator Teller filed a motion after citing a New York paper accusing Daniels of being an ex convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Teller
Ben Daniels
Arizona
New York
Daniels
Denton Wins Site Choice for Industrial School on 76th Ballot
Denton prevailed as the chosen site for a new industrial school after 76 ballots, with 8 votes to 5 for Taylor. The school will remain independent, not merged, and a committee of Rosser Thomas and six others will select a site, arrange bonds, and secure deeds. Denton also contributes 25,000 dollars in cash and under a 50,000 dollar bond to back the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Denton
Taylor
Terrell
Rosser Thomas
Bonham
Helen M. Stoddard
Fort Worth
W. L. Rodney
Waco
Dr. Roberts
Woodville
George Pfeuffer
San Antonio
W. D. Cleveland
Houston
Refused to Pay Tribal Tax in Ardmore Oklahoma
Ardmore Indian Territory February 5. Tribal authorities report several non citizen merchants refused to pay the 1 percent tax after Judge Townsend enjoined Indian tax collectors from cattle tax collection. Officials say the 1 percent tax is valid and will be enforced. The tax collector says merchants who refuse will be reported to the Indian agent for removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Townsend
Woman Fatally Burned in Pinfire Accident at Home
In Hempstead Texas on February 5 Mrs J T Loggins was badly burned when a blazing stick rolled from an open fireplace setting her clothing on fire. She was alone as her husband was away. Neighbors arrived too late to save her and doctors say she may live only a few hours. The bride of about three months.
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Hempstead
Tex
J. T. Loggins
Schley Relative Plans San Antonio Visit This Spring
Thomas Franklin of this city, brother-in-law of Admiral W. S. Schley, reports a letter from the admiral promising a San Antonio visit in the spring. Mrs. Schley is Franklin’s sister, and the families have not seen each other for 20 years.
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San Antonio
Tex
Thomas Franklin
Schley
Transfer of Spindletop Holdings to English Syndicate Noted
Papers filed in Beaumont Texas record transfer of full Spindletop Hill holdings from Hogg Swayne syndicate to English Alfred Stuart of London. Deal dated November 18 1901 lists James W Layne as trustee and James S Hogg as grantor with agreement to form American Petroleum Company in Britain. Consideration £150000 with stock £900000 and £150000 set aside as working capital. Total deal valued with stock and cash at about $5250000.
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Hogg-Swayne of
Beaumont
Tex
Hogg-Swayne
Spindletop Hill
James W. Layne
James 8. Hogg
Hogg-Swayne Syndicate
Alfred Stuart
London
England
Spindletop Heights
John A. Veatch League
A. Darst
Hardin County
Great Britain
American Petroleum Company
James W. Swayne
Soffel seeks venue change after grim realization
Mrs. Soffel tearfully asked Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney Robb in the hospital for a change of venue to avoid the courthouse across from her former home. She claimed she had not sinned and sought mercy for the Biddles, while accepting any fate the law imposes.
France Refuses Sign Protocol In Venezuela Crisis
Caracas reports France will not sign Venezuela’s diplomatic protocol unless M Secrestat Jr lands at La Guayara to defend his father’s interests in Matos estates. France warns of cocoa duties if rejected. Venezuelan troops reportedly defeated near Baul. rumors of ship Libertador crews deserting are false.
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Willemstad
Caracas
Venezuela
France
M. Secrestat, Jr
la Guayara
General Matos
Baul
Libertador
Memorable Trip for Schley Through East Tennessee
Admiral and Mrs Schley rode through East Tennessee from Chattanooga to Knoxville on February 5 with crowds in Cleveland Athens Sweetwater Loudon Lenoir City and towns along the route giving enthusiastic ovations. The admiral shook hands from his private car rear platform while Mrs Schley received flowers from schoolchildren as bonfires lit the streets. Knoxville welcomed them after dark Tuesday night with strong public enthusiasm.
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Knoxville
Johnson and Sullivan Arrested for Interfering with Creek Allotments
Guthrie OK February 5 Samuel Johnson and William Sullivan followers of Crazy Snake a Creek Indian have been arrested for interfering with Creeks attempting to improve their allotments and are jailed in the federal prison at Muskogee.
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Guthrie
Samuel Johnson
William Sullivan
Crazy Snake
Muskogee
Dowie Stephens suit for Zion Lace Industries settled out of court
The Dowie Stephens receivership case involving Zion Lace Industries in Chicago was resolved خارج the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zion Lace Industries
Benchley Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Feb 4 Benchley Texas community brief reports ongoing plowing after rain and a spread of sickness. Local visits include Lizzie Hallam Bessie Seale Bertha Cook Bertha Evetts Bertha Slaughter and family attendance at entertainments. The Payne children are reported very sick and Baby Ruth is mentioned.
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Benchley
Texas
Lizzie Hallam
Bessie Seale
Woodville
George Seale
Mumford
L. M. Haltom
L. Dozier, Esq
Thompson Creek
Our City
Luke McClung
Claude
Bethel
H. O. Browning
Tom Pursell
Sutton
Mamie Newcomb
Reliance
Violet
Bertha Cook
Bertha Evetts
Bryan
Herman Paullus
Horace Seale
Lizzie Slaughter
Ebenezer Community Notes and Local Visits
The Ebenezer column reports strong health and early plowing by area farmers. J C Shaw and family plus W E Meredith visited T E Shaw’s family at Cottonwood. Leonard Moorhead from Harvey joined others, and Alex Carroll called from Harvey. Clint Atkins of College Station was in town last week. A young man from the community makes Sunday evening rides toward Kurten, prompted by a curiosity about Snowdrop.
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Ebenezer
J.C. Shaw
Meredith
T. E. Shaw
Cottonwood
Leonard Moorhead
Harvey
Alex Carroll
Clint Atkins
College Station
Kurten
Millican social notes and local updates
Millican Feb 4 notices report visits from T L Williams and relatives. Dr J F Eaves and Lang D Sellers traveled to Houston and back. Italians hired at Dunlap quarry to work on a contract. Mrs G S Jameson returns from Hubbard after visiting FE M Dunlap. Mrs Ira Camp of Navasota visits Mrs Henry Meekins. Rev J P Skinner conducted services. Weather brightened after rain but resumed downpour. cattle feed scarce. No school due to weather and illness. new pupil enrolled this week. Mrs G M Sandel of Wellborn visiting. E P Williams went to New Orleans to meet wife’s parents. Mrs J E Player improving slowly. Mr Arnold ill with pneumonia at Dunlap’s quarry. Pauline Shannon returns to Bryan. X
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J. F. Eaves
Lang D. Sellers
Houston
Dunlap
G. M. Sandel
Wellborn
E. P. Williams
New Orleans
J. E. Player
Arnold
Dunlap’s Quarry
Pauline Shannon
Bryan
Seed Irish potatoes arrive for truck growers association
The truck growers association is notified that seed Irish potatoes arrived and are in Moore & Dyer's store. Members should call to collect them at once, bringing payment of 4.25 per barrel. A few barrels remain unsold and 80 members who did not order may still purchase until sold out.
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Truck Growers’ Association
Moore & Dyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Batts
City Market
Washington Notes
Commission
Girls’ Industrial School
Mrs. Soffel
Grace
Secrestat
Benccley
Millican
T. L. Williams
Texas Central
Dallas, Austin, Waco, FT. Worth
Denison
Houston, Corsicana
Southern Pacific
S. F. B. Morse
Traf. Mgr
T. J. Anderson
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
John Wiitman
Paul Jones
J. E. Ponder
Distiller
Louisville, Ky
Isssssooo Gegi
Cupion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
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