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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
2
In Bryan Texas on February 8 1907 citizens are urged to pursue home ownership with a strong effort to claim land in Brazos county. The note mocks local legal papers while promising thousands of dollars awaiting discovery by diligent residents.
The Eagle argues that Texas lawmakers tinkering with divorce law may help little. It suggests making marriage harder to obtain could better address couples’ troubles. The paper urges that obtaining a license should require as many questions as securing a poll tax receipt.
Howard R. Cavitt has purchased the Postoffice Drug Store from Emmet and Maloney effective yesterday. Cavitt plans to enlarge stock and add books, stationery, and periodicals while Maloney shifts focus to other interests in the firm.
A brief note emphasizes maintaining platform demands for transportation subsidies while noting the irony of free transit. It frames the issue as a policy choice about cost and value in public support.
Bryan ladies plan a Monday masquerade at Elks Hall to honor the local Elks lodge. A wide range of costumes have been ordered and arranged for music by Besserer’s orchestra of Austin. Visitors are expected from Navasota, Hearne and Calvert in a noted social event.
The Baraca Class of the First Baptist Church met at TR Batte’s office to organize with 16 charter members. Officers elected were W. H. Bell president J. R. Zimmerman vice president W A Watkins secretary W I Cross treasurer Frank W. Thompson reporter. Mrs J W Byers of Waco guest and organizer of the first Baraca class in Texas spoke to the group.
Dr J F Betts pastor of the Methodist church entertained the board of stewards trustees building committee and other church officers with a dinner at the parsonage. Mrs Betts assisted by her daughters Nannie Lou and Lola served a multi course meal amid roses violets and damask cloths as official members gathered for fellowship and discussion. Present were R S Webb E J Jenkins C E Jenkins C G Walker T S Minter BE W Cren shaw A M Waldrop W H Lawrence J H Webb and M Carnes.
Levy Bros Houston ships shirt waists direct for sale with about 25 dozen in white lawns malls batistes and nets in all sizes. Prices from 98c to 1.98 and up. Mrs. Nellie Ballard representative urges quick call and viewing the line at Levy Bros Houston Tex Phone 323.
The Congressional Limited from Washington to New York slammed through Philadelphia on February 7 at high speed. Engineer Tom Toms was found dead in the cab with his hand on the throttle after the train had passed Fairmont Park. Fireman Harry Michner noticed the speed, called, and discovered Toms unresponsive. The train was stopped at North Philadelphia and a replacement engine took the cars to New York. Passengers were not informed of the accident.
Antonio Villareal, jailed Mexican revolutionary figure, pleads self defense in appeal to the secretary of commerce and labor. He admits the killing but argues it does not prove moral turpitude, leaving the case to Washington’s interpretation of the term.
Cincinnati National League players depart for Marlin Texas for training in two waves. Captain Gan zel and First Baseman Gan zel and Business Manager Bancroft depart March 5, with the remaining squad set to leave March 10.
Fla February 7 P H Hen Pensacola millionaire who wore a wig died recently leaving more than 1 million dollars to his friend Martin H Sullivan the Pensacola lumberman and millionaire.
Chief Master of Arms Douglass of the Tennessee at League Island navy yard was shot and likely fatally wounded by James Burke, an intoxicated sailor, in Philadelphia on February 7.
The funeral of Judge Charles Arranse, a widely known jurist and United States district court judge, was held here on Wednesday in New Orleans.
Denison Feb 7 Frisco will furnish 500 carloads of white oak ties to the Fort Worth and Denver. Ties will be loaded at Ashdown Arkansas.
In Okeene Oklahoma on February 7 Mrs G E M Patterson died from blood poisoning caused by a pin scratch.
Three year old girl Oscar Harvey stood near an open grate three miles west of Denison when a draft sucked her clothing into flames this morning. She was badly burned and died of injuries.
Helena Mont Feb 7 The Montana Stockmen s association adopted a resolution protesting the so called Burkett bill now pending in Congress which provides for granting public range privileges by permit system
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