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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
2
A compact, era flavored column from the Daily Eagle in Bryan Texas dated February 19 1908. It mixes political satire social quips and local references mentioning Roosevelt race results straw votes Chicago University and the Merry Widow while noting a bath fine in Canada and a sermon on honesty and citizenship.
The piece surveys Arbor Day observances in Texas with tree planting remarks and echoes of light commentary on society attire in Nashville and Texas. It mixes asides on Jefferson democracy bumper crops and J Bryan vote prospects and notes a junior aero club forming with youth under 21. It ends with a quip about who paid a marriage license dollar.
Due to severe weather the sale continues an extra week ending Saturday February 22. Stock not yet reduced as hoped, but tickets will be given with each ten cent cash purchase through the sale. Hundreds have benefited and more patrons are invited to save on prices. 63 Hunter & Chatham.
Two good six foot floor showcases for sale in near new condition. Bargain price offered by owner W. J. Coulter located at 64.
A convention of negro Republicans of Mississippi is called to nominate a Foraker delegation to the National Republican convention in Chicago. Two sets of delegates may be sent from Mississippi. The article notes extensive national convention activity over the next sixty days with many parties scheduling meetings and calls issued promptly. It lists major party conventions and Georgia campaign interest with several Democratic and Republican incumbents facing opposition. W J Bryan addresses Ohio legislators on bank deposit guarantees with a banquet planned that evening.
Judge T. J. Wootten, aged 90, longtime Brazos County clerk and Kerr County district judge, died December 23 near Ingram. Born November 7, 1833, he served as county judge and remained highly respected. Funeral on Christmas Eve with Masonic rites. interment at Nichols cemetery near Ingram. He leaves a widow, two sons, and three daughters.
Congressmen from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana form a committee to push Red River improvement. Representative Sheppard of Texas is president and Carter of Oklahoma secretary. A committee is appointed to determine why prior appropriations were not spent on the river.
Austin February 18 Fish and Oyster Commissioner Wood reports the new oyster law works admirably with few violations and a growing oyster industry along the coast. First State Bank at Fort Worth chartered with $100,000 capital. Pullman Palace Car Co paid Texas comptroller 2315 in tax on capital employed last year, Texas total capital $925,948.
Houston February 18 Thirty representatives of the Texas Fire Protective association across the state formed a nine member committee to consult with Hamilton city officials and press for improved fire fighting department and facilities. The panel will report to an adjourned meeting and seeks action based on Inspector Ruddock s report. Members listed include James Sharp James Cravens Rufus Cage R B Killough G H Hartwell Herbert C Ford J P Carroll S P Maxwell and O P Kleppinger.
In Dunbar near Connellsville Pennsylvania two men died and six were seriously injured when a riot broke out over boardinghouse rivalry between foreigners. Forty five people were arrested as police restored order.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on February 18 Mrs Edward Lutzenburg was burned to death and her son Joseph was likely fatally hurt as a blaze that started at their home spread, endangering Barnsboro. The fire destroyed two stores two residences and the Globe hotel, with losses around 50000 dollars.
Washington reports Senator Latimer showing some improvement but remains in critical condition as of February 18.
Pittsburg reports more than 5 009 600 bushels of coal are being shipped to southern markets fueling demand amid transportation boosts and steady output across regional mines.
Elgin Illinois reports butter production last week at 444700 pounds. Officials note on Feb 18 that output compares with prior figures and reflects local dairy activity.
Texas Brazos County notice to debtors and creditors of Lee Stephenson deceased. Administrator A Terrilli, appointed Jan 23 1908 by Judge A. G. Board, directs settlement of debts and presentation of claims at Nava Soc ta Grimes County Texas. This Feb 4 1908.
A local rental notice inviting applicants to contact Mrs. C M Proctor for a house lease. The brief item indicates a single address and rental request term marked 5s.
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