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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
3
The notice lists rail timetables for And T C and G N schedules with north and south bound times. The locals section notes numerous visits, sales, and street scene items including vegetables, seed potatoes, meat sausage, carloads on track, and multiple residents visiting or traveling between Bryan Millican Reliance Brenham and Houston.
Nothing but fed cattle served for customers at Buchanan and Cloud's market. John W Wiley of Tabor shipped a mixed car of cattle and hogs to Fort Worth. The cattle and hog industry in Brazos county is rising as a potentially profitable diversification. Stray hay horse reported near Bryan with reward offered. Weather notes from New Orleans and Galveston mention fair to cold, light rain in parts of Texas, with temperatures 38 to 64 degrees.
Postmaster Myers orders government instruction cards for free distribution to school children and others. The cards include mailing instructions and postage rates. He also received a shipment of the Lincoln stamps, the latest government issue.
The Eagle invites Bryan residents to use its columns for public communication provided the submissions are free from offensive personalities and objectionable content.
Local talent presents a life narrative on Stephen Foster and his famous ballads. Tymist and a visiting Talker assist in the program. Friday February 12 doors 7 30 curtain 8 20 sharp admission 25 cents. trunks and depots via phone 161.
Final vote on the submission question was taken in the Texas House in Austin yesterday and defeated by a narrow margin. Leaders of the submission side have not disclosed next moves.
The Methodist men's banquet will be held at Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Morris home on February 25. The program features toastmaster, invocations on Christian brotherhood, sermons on church and ministry, layman ideals, press role, enlisting young men, and the religious life as a social life. Closing remarks and the song Blest Be The Tie.
The First Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9:45 a m led by Supt H H Newton. Dr Geo W Truett of Dallas will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m led by Jim Thomas. The church dedication promises a great day and invites all to attend and hear Dr Truett. M E Weaver is the pastor.
At Christian Church on Sunday Bible school 9 45 a m no service at 11 a m due to dedication at Baptist church Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m preaching by the pastor 7 45 p m followed by an important Congregation meeting urged for every member to attend Pastor JAS A CHALLENER announces the schedule.
On account of a special service at the First Baptist church there will be no service at 11 a m. Usual service at 7 30 p m Sunday school 9 45 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m Junior League 3 p m All cordially invited Thomas H Morris
Judge W H Nall formerly of Kountze and brother of ex sheriff R M Nall moves to Houston forming a law partnership with Judge T C Rowe. He notes his wife’s health is improving and expects her recovery soon.
Cambridge Mass Feb 6 Dr Charles W Eliot president of Harvard University will begin a long tour of the Southwest and South visiting Harvard clubs and alumni reunions. With his retirement set for next May the trip likely marks his final journey in office. He will stop at Buffalo Minneapolis St Paul Chicago then southward to Van derbilt University Memphis Dallas Texas University Texas A M San Antonio Galveston New Orleans Baton Rouge Montgomery Birmingham Tuscaloosa Atlanta Athens Charleston Columbia Spartanburg Asheville Greensboro Durham Washington Baltimore.
Beautiful shirtwaists by Coulter in Bryan promise a dressed up look with crisp tailoring and pretty trimming. The line features protheriae and lacys styles, offered at 98 cents, with linen tailored waists also on display and selling quickly.
The future market opened identical to yesterday's close with slight fluctuations ending 7 to 8 points higher. Bryan spots traded at 9 cents middling. sales were few with little activity. Poultry prices ranged from hens 3.00 to 4.00 per dozen and eggs remained scarce at 26 cents per dozen.
Lamar Bethea county attorney warns that suits will be filed on all delinquent property starting Monday February 1909 under the law. He urges prompt payment to avoid expense.
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