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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
2
In the February 15 1899 issue the editor argues against gold standard beliefs that price declines harm no one. It explains wealth concentrated in money makes fall in prices magnify losses for some, while others gain, showing the same logic applies to rising prices and urging recognition of distributed losses.
Kurten notices report extreme cold. seed potatoes and eggs frozen. Socials at Shrum, Kelch, and Nannie Henderson’s parties. Rev. Stewart’s visit but no services due to weather. A.J. Floyd’s horses missing. Wedding at Cottonwood announced for next month. The Express Gazette’s train robbery tallies for the past year cited. Millinery cheap at Mrs. Proctor’s. Cotton factory prospects in Hillsboro noted. Estey Piano dealer seeking trade for horse and buggy. Bryan, Texas.
The Houston Post reports the Houston and Texas Central will erect two new depots along the main line between here and Ennis, at Bryan and Mexia. Each 100 by 24 feet, they will have waiting rooms for white and colored passengers, toilet rooms, offices, and baggage areas. Construction to start soon after material arrives, with rapid completion and up-to-date facilities planned.
The article reflects on the sun’s age and future, noting life’s possible persistence beyond its light fades. It mentions astronomers tracking dark stars and the potential birth of new solar systems from nebular matter, suggesting life elsewhere in a Creator’s vast plan. Also includes a local rental ad and an insurance agent pitch.
Uniontown Alabama reported 12 degrees below zero and a negro man frozen to death while cattle perished from the cold. Jacksonville and Tallahassee Florida saw sleet and snow with lows near 2 below zero, and orange groves and winter crops damaged. In Fayetteville 24 degrees below zero caused tree damage and livestock losses. Texas men frozen in transit from McKinney. New York ports see blizzard survivors as steamers arrive and more liners due.
A morning blaze at Kahn, Feilheimer & Co hat works caused $500,000 in losses. The upper floors burned, engines saved the corner building from total ruin, and the fire department fought a heavy water attack across multiple blocks in Cincinnati.
The steamer Catania, after repairs at Saint Michaels for 19 days, left and passed Sandy Hook, relieving anxiety about its safety. Spring goods are arriving. the vessel herself is noted to be behind schedule in wardrobe.
City officials listed include Mayor C A Adame, Marshall T P Boyett, Deputy H R Senith, Treasurer Henry Phiodes, City Sexton H H Jones, Constable C L Baker, Aldermen R G Tabor W S Howey WW Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence, and several others. Clergy entries cover Baptist R D Wilson, Methodist J B Cochran, Episcopal Rev Herbert E Bowers, Presbyterian J D West, Christian J L Andrews, Free Communion Baptist A M Stewart, Catholic Father Pelnar, with service times and Sunday schools noted.
Brazos Camp 104 meets second and fourth Fridays. Bryan Tent 16 meets first and third Mondays. Bryan Lodge 980 Home Forum meets second and fourth Wednesdays. Bryan Lodge 409 National Aid meets first and third Wednesdays. Ivanhoe Commandery 8 Knight Templars meets second Tuesdays. W T Austin Chapter 87 R A M meets third Mondays. Brazos Lodge 129 A F and A M meets fourth Mondays. Brazos Lodge 64 K of P meets first and third Tuesdays. Vulcan Lodge 37 AO W meets second and fourth Thursdays. Bryan Lodge 1032 K of H meets first and third Thursdays.
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