City Council Keeps Funds, Revises Water Rates
A Friday night city council meeting reported total funds on hand at 11 892 21 with allocations across Public Improvement Waterworks Special street Special water Building and street Tax and fine Street appr Cemetery funds. Water rates committee to revise charges for consumers was appointed. Salaries for officers fixed including City marshal 900 deputy 6110 city secretary 300 and aldermen 500 per meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
M. G. Nall
Finance Committee
Boyle, Covey, Priddy
Stevenson
M. F. Dansby
Maggie D. Harris
Alice B. Smith
Howell and
Boyle
Old New Year Resolutions Pledge Teetotal Pact
In Bryan many prominent men adopted Jan 2 1885 a yearlong pledge not to treat or use intoxicating drinks or beer unless prescribed by a physician. A forfeiture of 50 dollars proceeds to charity if any signer breaks the pledge, with a limited allowance for camp hunts or out of town trips.
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Bryan
Real Estate Transfers in Brazos County and Bryan Lots
A series of property transfers listed includes Ty. Nunn to J W Doremus sheriff deed for 38 acres in Brazos County for 400 dollars. W G Taliaferro to Doremus and Butler one fourth of 350 acres in A D Lancasta survey for 100 dollars. Walter Foster to Columbus P Foster 45 acres in T J Wooten survey for 275 dollars. Arabella Ransom to G W Gilbert 50 acres in Robt Stevens league for 700 dollars. Alison McLelland to J Webb Howell Bryan city lots for 125 dollars. Miss Sue MacLelland et al to J Webb Howell Bryan city lots for 2000 dollars. W H Sims to J Webb Howell Bryan city lots for 20 dollars. Adam Wallace to Ambella Ransom Bryan city lots for 1200 dollars. Vv J Dobrovotny and wife to Albert Schultze lots 9 and 10 Bryan for 550 dollars. Harry Brenham and wife to J S Francis 50 acres in Colbert Baker league for 150 dollars. W G Drummond and wife to W L Edge 30 acres in Colbert Baker league for 150 dollars. J P Lowry and wife to Walter Lowry 35 acres in 8 F Austin league for 250 dollars. Sheriff R M Nall shipped a fine bird dog to Dr Joseph Tristram at Brenham for which the sheriff received 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alison McLelland
J. Webb Howell
Bryan
Miss Sue MacLelland
W.H. Sims
Adam. Wallace
Ambella Ransom
J. Dobrovotny
Albert Schultze
Harry Brenham
J.S. Francis
W. G. Drummond
Ww. L. Edge
P. Lowry
Walter Lowry
Opening Rally Week at First Baptist Church in Bryan
Dr. Geo B. Butler presents a week long program for the opening service at the new First Baptist Church in Bryan. The schedule runs March 5 through March 12 with sermons by visiting pastors from Dallas Waco and Marlin and a women’s talk by Mrs Gambrell. The community is invited to attend daily services and the closing sermon on March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Butler
The
Eagle
New First Baptist Church
Butler
Bryan Church
Betts
Handel
W. C. Davis
J. D
West Syle
Lora
Buck
Webb Howell
Offertorte
B. H
Dallas
R G. Bowers
Waco
M.t. Andrews
Marn
Bryan
M. T. Andrews
Marlin
L. T. Mays
Houston
J. B. Gambrell
the Baptists of Texas
J.B. Gambrell
Brazos County
Toe and shoe found in coal car wieghtly reported injury
A coal car from Chambers Oklahoma to Carson Sewall and Co. on the H and T C line contained a severed great toe and second toe of a white man with ligaments, likely torn from a violent accident. Blood stained the wound. origin of the mishap remains unknown. Amidst the incident, Baylor University's Prof. Brooks spoke on duty over pleasure at Carnegie hall, urging youth to choose diligence. Rev. Junkin, returned missionary, planned China lecture for A and M students tonight.
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Bryan Street
Chambers, I. T
Carson, Sewall & Co
Brooks
Waco
Baylor University
Allen Academy
Carnegie
Hercules
W.F. Junkin
Presbyterian Church
J. D. West
Junkin
China
A. and M. College
Winter Eating Ruins Stomachs Mi o na Advertisement
An old ad touts Mi o na as a winter stomach remedy. It claims winter excess weakens digestion, causing headaches and fatigue, and promises restoration of vigor with one five cent tablet before meals. Drugstore refund offered if it fails.
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E J. Jenkins
Travel Rates and Sale Dates From Various Cities
Washington and other cities announce rail and travel rates for events and conventions. Dates span Feb 13 to Mar 25 with varying limits and destinations including California Arizona New Mexico New Orleans Houston Monterey Laredo and Fort Worth. Agents note include W S Wilson as agent and several organization names.
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Washington
D. C
California
Arizona
New Mexico
New Orleans
Houston
Savage Grand Opera Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Superior Groceries
E. J. Fountain & CO
Fyenoe
Connelly & Carnes
T. R. Batte & Co
R. M. Nall
Joseph Tristram
Brenham
Sheriff Nall
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
First Baptist Church
Gounod
A. M. Stewart
Vale
Hunter & Chatham
Franklin's Markets
S. H. Franklin
Bryan Steam Laundry
A. E. Worley
Landreth’s
Mi-o-na
Says E. J. Jenkins
H. & T. C. Rates
Rea Konecny Bros
SoNiainnse
Son Leading Brands
Stlas B. Johnson Parker
Montreal
E. Rohde
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