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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
3
Railroad timetables for H and T C and I G N lines list No 8 No 6 No 2 and timings. Local visitors report from Rye Calvert Cottonwood Teague and other towns. Meetings sales and church notices plus Foster Recital ad and Grand Opera House event dated February 12 1909 with details and admissions.
A Hearne section foreman on the Houston and Texas Central railroad was ambushed and killed by two negroes. One suspect named Rollie Wyatt was captured and lynched by a mob at the new oil mill. the other escaped with officers pursuing him.
County Treasurer John M. Lawrence filed a quarterly report with the Commissioners Court showing finances in fine condition. Funds balances are listed, with road and bridge overdrawn by four thousand one hundred seventy six dollars, and court house bonds redeemed totaling twenty seven thousand dollars. Net bonded indebtedness stands at thirty two thousand dollars after offset by Waxahachie city bonds.
The Temple farce Mrs Temple's Telegram returns to popular favor with a healthy, laugh provoking run. Originating from an innocent falsehood by Mr Temple, the comedy thrives on absurd complications. No. 1 company, with the original cast, performs February 13 at the Grand Opera House.
The piece highlights Stevens Collins Foster and his melodies with a narrative interlude. A Merchants Carnival at Open House on February 15 and 16 features 100 performers, student participants, many spectacles, and varied costumes with seats ranging from 15 to 35 cents.
The Brazos River Bridge Co. received $2336.75 from the court for the Pitts Ferry iron bridge, settling the original $12 000 debt. Certificates were canceled and burned in open court as part of the payment. The court also approved Tax Collector Wipprecht’s quarterly report showing state taxes $14,935.92, county taxes $37,461.32, total $52,397.24.
The Eagle announces that Hon Pat Neff of Waco will deliver a public address in Bryan on Feby 22. He speaks at a venue to be announced later, invited by the Texas Woman's College faculty and students. Also notice house for rent close in Mrs E B Roberts.
There is delight for the ladies in embroidery with a range of silk threads and colors. Coulter offers Richardson's grand prize wash embroidery silks plus designs for centerpieces sofa pillow tops and more. Complete with embroidery hoops needles and a elegant window display.
Special to Bryan Morning Eagle reports a clear tonight with colder air and freezing temperatures. Wednesday is expected to be fair as well. The outlook covers New Orleans, Louisiana, with a concise, period-appropriate weather note.
A high pressure area over the northwest brings unusually cold weather to Montana the Dakotas and northern Minnesota with temperatures ten to thirty degrees below zero. Another high pressure system sits over the east. Colorado hosts a strong disturbance and 29.30 inch low. Snow in the Plateau northwest and Lake regions, rain on the Pacific coast. In Texas cloudiness increases with light rain in the extreme west. Temperatures range 48 to 68 across Amarillo El Paso and Brownsville. Unsettled conditions and possible rain tonight or Tuesday followed by colder weather and west to northwest winds.
The town clock has been repaired after ordering small parts and Mr. McKenzie installed them yesterday afternoon. The ancient timepiece now chimes again, pleasing Bryan residents and the broader community.
Delinquent taxpayers are warned that taxes will be collected immediately to avoid extra costs. The letter from W. Wipprecht urges prompt payment to save on the added expense.
Our spring wear features oxford shoes for men in Metal Patent SeeRussia Calf and Ox Blood styles. Prices shown are 3.00 and 4.00 dollars per pair.
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