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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists passenger train numbers and times including Northbound Nos 1 8 and b Ries Fes with 10:18 am to 1:51 pm, fast trains at principal stations Nos 8 and 4. streetcar-like connections No 122 No 104 No 103 No 121 details, arrival and departure times, and east west road link notes.
Local items note Miss Callie Kern visiting Mexia and residents traveling to Houston and Waco. Auction sale of books at 2:30 and 7:30 pm invites ladies, with a found ladies cape or jacket and room for rent in Smyth building. Numerous brief notices cover sales, rentals, illnesses, and travel.
Miss Nan Parks returns from Hubbard City and Mrs. M. W. Newton visits Staunton. Norwood's stocks ladies shoes, overgaiters, slippers and wool gloves. Bryan Cun club to hold blue rock shoot Friday. Hugh Windsor visits Eagle office. Lost red backed vest pocket memo book. Reward for Will R. Thomas. Burt Norwood sells New Idea Patterns 10 cents. Wilson, Jr. back from Somerville, ill with grip. Auction house stocks Josephus to Macaulay works. Fence at fair grounds damaged by wind. The Texas Bakery advertises bread. I and G N tank project near fair grounds nearly complete, large dam details. Tank to hold 50,000,000 gallons. dam length 3240 feet, height 84 feet, base width 120 feet. One of state’s finest artificial lakes.
All persons draining waste water from any source into the streets or via pipes into the streets are notified to discontinue at once. 73 W.H. Oliver, Health Officer.
A list of hotel arrivals includes W G Thomas McKinney Harry Neicom C W Carr W W Gregory and many others visiting or staying in Houston San Antonio Dallas Waco St Louis Galveston Leavenworth and more with notices of land for rent about 40 acres near the Buchanan road and a public church schedule listing 72 Lenten services at the Episcopal church on Wednesday at 4 00 and Friday at 4 30 with Sunday services at 7 30 all invited to attend.
Local observers describe a long leaf shaped cloud moving from northwest to southeast with wind and hail signs while damage is reported along the Brazos and Navasota rivers. Hearne and Bryan report roofs and chimneys blown, trees uprooted, and cattle losses. An ad seeks to buy Jersey cows at cash prices and notes Shetland floss at Norwood’s.
Ordinance states Bryan city officers including Mayor and two council members will be elected by qualified voters at the City Hall on the first Tuesday in April, in accordance with the city charter ordinances and state election laws. Signed by J. S. Mooring, C. M. Spell, Mayor, City Secretary.
Sealed bids for the old Methodist church in Bryan Texas are due by March 15 1902 to Ed Hall secretary of the board. The Board may reject all bids. Include a $50 certified check. Building must be removed within 40 days of award. movable contents reserved. S M Despen chairman Ep Hall secretary.
Centerville Texas February 21 C H Reed division freight and passenger agent of the Houston and Texas Central railroad spent last night and today in town and surrounding country pursuing an extension from Navasota to Centreville. Residents pledged liberal support and supplied statistics on current business and prospects if the line reaches the town.
Nava sota Examiner reports Garrett Scott is indicted in the district court for murder of a negro named Debose in G Prairie and for alleged accomplice in the Anderson tragedy where three men died. Another indictment charges a finable assault. Also notes Houston cattlemen Davidson and Gregory seeking high grade milk stock and an ad in this morning's Eagle. Rex Dyspepsia Tablets advertised with money back guarantee from M. H. Jamer, Bryan Texas.
The Texas Bakery reports booming patronage at the new oven and completed salesroom. Otte is mentioned for bread and remedies are advertised, including Rex Dyspepsia Tablets offered by M. H. James, Bryan, Texas, with a 50 cent price and refund guarantee if not cured.
A small residence with one or two lots near Main street invites cash offers. Price should be reasonable. Apply to 2 J. W. Batts.
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