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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
2
J. E. Butler is a mayoral candidate for Bryan in the coming city election in April, pending the returns from the municipal democratic primary on Tuesday February 20 1906.
Right Rev. George Kinsol-ing, Texas bishop, officiated at St. Andrew's Church in Bryan. A large Sunday congregation heard a strong sermon on organized church work and the era of institutionalism over individualism. He noted men join lodges, political parties, and other groups more readily than the church.
The Bishop contrasted aloof outsiders with willing helpers and urged church identification. After the service Rector Rev Mr Davis confirmed nine candidates: Cora Garth, Mary Ross Parker, Rosalie Doremus, Bettie Bounds, John H Cavitt, Lawrence Parker, Chas Crocker, K Rohde, and Prof. A G Harold.
Major Joe B. Reed reports to the Eagle that W J Walker of Vulcan Lodge A O U W Bryan has received a 2000 dollar check for Mrs J W Leigh to cover the bonific certificate of her late husband who died Jan 22. Grand Lodge in Dallas confirms total 112436 20 paid to Vulcan Lodge with Leigh claim and two other claims pending that will raise the grand total to 115486 20. Hassell expresses hope for new accessions to Old Vulcan.
The A. and M. College senior civil engineering class of seventeen men, led by Prof. Spence, spent Saturday near Valley Junction inspecting the steel bridge recently erected by the I G N railroad over the Brazos river.
A movement among A and M College students aims to send a delegation to the international meeting of the students' volunteer missionary movement in Nashville Tennessee from February 28 to March 4. An estimated 40000 college men are expected to attend and Texas colleges will send delegations. The goal is to boost Bible study plus missionary work abroad and the effort is praised as commendable and worthy of support nationwide.
The Eagle supports E Covey for re election as Bryan alderman in April, pending Democratic primary on Feb 20. He has served one term, shown efficient service, and is familiar with city affairs. A resident and respected citizen and businessman, he remains well known and popular.
Brazos Lodge No 64 knights call a meeting at eight o'clock for first and second degree work. All members urged to attend and visitors invited. Also advertised is a new stock of valentines in the city. James. 58
The list shows names of letters advertised at the post office for the week ending February 12 1906. Women include Ashford Lula Bell Fannie Carter Laura Edward Corean Edward Janie Goria Gider Johnson Julia May M Miller Hattie Read Meala Simpson Ettie Schofield Florence Mattie Williams Maud Wilson Maggie Washington Sibiel Watson Mary and others. Men include Boyer W L Bradley Sam Clifton Morris Ingles D B Jenkins J A Johnson C Johnson Will Levi J E McCall U R McKinney J P Martin Wm Ryle Otes Ftk T Sangers Pinnie Sheppard C E Smoot A Smith Thos H Smith Elijah Thompson A J Williams H8 Watts Leonard Walker Sam White Jackson.
Delinquent taxpayers are warned that collection starts Monday February 12. Pay now to avoid an extra $1.50 charge plus 10 cents per mile for sending collectors. Signed W Wirrrecnr tax collector for Brazos County Texas.
The H and T C railway posts round trip fares to Laredo February 20 and 21 at 25 dollars Monterrey February 20 and 21 at 8.25 dollars Nashville February 25 to 27 at 2.95 dollars New Orleans Mardi Gras February 21 to 26 at 13.80 dollars with March 10 deadline One way to California Arizona and New Mexico also offered W S Wilson agent.
The column reports student work at A and M College restoring four motors and building a laboratory transformer. It notes a folding organ gift to Methodist Sunday school Class No 1 and a city council water and light service plan to be reviewed. Other items include Valentine cards, a sale at actual cost, and rooms for rent in the Smith building.
Enid Oklahoma February 12 Miss Wasterly a prominent young local woman died from blood poisoning after a knee cap injury suffered earlier in winter when she slipped on the Baptist church steps in the city.
Shawnee Oklahoma February 12 The Santa Fe railroad began operating its new electric light plant in its South Shawnee yards. The facility cost $100000 and marks an upgrade to the railroad's local infrastructure.
In Charleston West Virginia on February 12 fifteen additional bodies have been recovered from the Parrall mine bringing the total rescued to an unspecified number as rescue operations continue.
Austin report states Dr. E. V. Hamilton smoked a cigar then lay on his bed and died of heart failure. The incident is noted as occurring on February 12 in Austin.
Antun France February 12 Cardinal Adolphe Perraud archbishop of Antun died here from pneumonia at age. He was longtime church leader noted for his work in France and the church.
Boston February 12 Chinese imperial Commission Monday inspected cotton mills as part of a broader inquiry into industrial conditions and labor practices.
Bonham Texas mourns as Major Charles Grace is laid to rest after interment in a Southern Methodist church service and Masonic rites. He leaves a widow and substantial property.
Arrive at Boston, Boston, Feb. 12. The Chinese commissioners, who will be the guests of the city and state for two weeks, have arrived.
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