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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
2
A compact column from The Daily Eagle collected items from Bryan Texas including political notes about Russia and Turkey, office seekers, seeds from congress, Punta Arenas, Kentucky tobacco war, a Texas Supreme Court espionage ruling, religious duty, Panama Canal scale, and a rebuke to the Texas Republic with a biblical warning to Major.
Tickets are moving fast for Barrington Hall at the opera house Thursday night. Public interest is high and those attending will see a standout cast, with Mr M S Blackburn touting the city’s best troupe for a town this size. Seats on sale at Haswell's.
Materials arrive for a dam across the Colorado at Marble Falls. The structure will be 36 feet high and 1400 feet long forming a large lake, the state’s largest fresh water body, surrounded by scenic hills. A natural dam at the falls will yield 40 000 horsepower, boosted by the new construction. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church hosts a tea with Mrs. Alice P. Shine Thursday from 3 to 6.
The A and M College seniors return to classes this morning after a dispute with authorities. L A Walton Poteet of Dallas, board member, said grievances will be heard if submitted and that no complaints were presented. The college board remains in session with Leggett Milner Sebastian Haidusek McInnis and Poteet listed as directors.
The Marlin Democrat notes agitation over moving shops from Mart, sparked by neighbor Waco's influence and local views vary on the outcome. It urges Marlin to act to become a division point for the Ft Worth I and G N line, citing Bryan’s favorable location and urging the city to push for benefit if a change occurs.
In Washington on February 11, Chief Justice Fuller received many congratulatory calls from colleagues and friends on the Supreme Bench and beyond. The 75 year old jurist remains active and vigorous, with snowy hair, bright eyes, and rosy cheeks. He credits outdoor exercise for his continued health and well being.
In Albany on February 11 the government resumed taking evidence in its antitrust suit against Standard Oil before a city notary. Government counsel Charles B. Morrison and J. H. Graves attended for the government while John G. Milburn represented Standard Oil as testimony covered alleged unfair competition in New York and England territories.
Austin February 11 Attorney General Hadley of Missouri will visit San Antonio early next week to see relatives and will join Attorney General Jackson of Kansas February 17 in Austin for consultations with Attorney General Davidson on anti trust matters. Day reports mail handling by state agencies as a step toward a possible branch post office at the state house. Railroad commission held a brief regular hearing with few railroad interests present. Reinsurance and time limit on cotton concentration were dropped at road request and cotton seed rates stayed 25 percent above carload rates. Insurance Commissioner Love notes Pacific Mutual Life of Los Angeles sworn statement denying intent to issue special or board contracts.
The lodge announces a regular meeting tonight at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend. R. W. Howell, Exalted Ruler.
Mrs. Otto Boehme Proprietor offers fresh bread cakes and other goods while promoting Dr Shoops Health Coffee for nervous stomach liver and kidney complaints. The mix uses toasted grains malt and fruits and tastes like government Java without real coffee.
The Store Ahead offers a 33 1 3 percent discount on men's and boys fall and winter suits to reduce stock. Discount applies to all retail prices regardless of cost. Sale at Wilson and Derden.
Wilson and Derden promote a sale on ready made clothing with a discount of one third. They urge patrons to call early for choice patterns at The Store Ahead.
A promotional ad urges shoppers to save on clothing this week at Wilson and Derden The Store Ahead. The notice notes stock reduction and offers a reduced price opportunity.
Zack Tally offers careful mattress making and repair services with trusted attention to orders and guaranteed customer satisfaction.
State of Texas Brazos County summons those indebted to or having claims against the estate of Lee Stephenson deceased to present or settle. A. I. Terrell administrator appointed January 23 1908 asks debtors and creditors to contact him at Nava Soto Grimes County Texas. Notice dated February 4 1908.
A rental listing directs applicants to contact Mrs C M Proctor for housing inquiries and availability.
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