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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
3
The Eagle urges immediate dust control as wind storms whip up sand while spring goods arrive. It notes the city has a sprinkler and asks the council to act before the next meeting, calling for daily operation when weather allows to reduce dust.
The Eagle lists local visitations and arrivals including Mrs J W Lomax at Franklin Nancy Yeager at Beachley Jodge J W Doremus Hearne visit Lee Cartamella in Houston and more. College battalion at A and M report 390 students with 12 on leave and Captain Moses expects 400 by March 1. Christian Church services schedule and skating games at Bryan Rink feature Houston High School vs Allen Academy with two matinees.
A general piece extols shoes suitable for daily wear sport social events and business use noting there is an appropriate reliable choice for any planned activity.
A lively benefit show at Bryan’s opera house raised funds for the Methodist Home Mission Society. The Old Maids’ Convention spoof featured the Single Blessedness Debating Society, cross‑dressed performers, and wedding jokes with a bulletin of marriageable men. The event highlighted costumed participants including Mesdames Hall, Cole, Lawrence, Wilson, and several young women, plus male impersonators. Health Coffee advertising ended the item, touting a cereal based substitute by Dr. Shoop and sold by Lawrence & Co.
Prof Lillegridge of the Texas Woman's College Music Department with four students Miss Irma Harris Miss Laura Dunlap Miss Emily Peale and Miss Gussie Buchanan traveled to Navasota yesterday afternoon and presented a fine concert to an appreciative audience last night. The Bryan Eagle commends the college for showcasing its strong program.
The B Y P U social committee arranged an evening of entertainment at the First Baptist church on Friday March 6. A five course dinner will be served and a novel program planned for the guests. The event aims to provide notable pleasure for the young members of the church and their friends.
Wagner and Brandon reconfigured the first floor by moving stairs and removing a rear reserve stock room. The change increases floor space and allows the clothing stock and millinery to be found upstairs. Patrons appreciate the improved appearance and convenience.
The Methodist Church announces revival services led by Rev. J. B. Turrentine with evangelistic sermons at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Rev. Dr. Packard from Marshall will assist Monday and the meetings run daily 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through the week. The Lord's Supper is to be served after the Sunday sermon.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Rev M C Taylor Calvert Westminster League 645 p m Ladies Aid Society 330 Monday afternoon prayer meeting 730 p m Wednesday Regular prayers at 730 p m
Services announced by First Baptist Church include Bible school at 3 45 a m public worship at 11 a m and B Y P U at 6 30 p m A cordial welcome extended to strangers Pastor G B Butler announces the program.
Cam Jones a well known resident died Thursday night at nearly sixty years of age. He leaves a wife and three children and was for many years a restaurant keeper in the city. He was buried yesterday.
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