Club Invited to Library Discussion with Carnegie Touts
A club attended a library discussion by invitation. Touts were proposed to Mr. Car negie and to various speakers and clubs. Punch was the beverage.
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Carnegie
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
2
Johnston for City Secretary of Bryan
The Eagle announces W. R. Johnston as a candidate for City Secretary in Bryan, subject to April city election. Johnston, longtime Bryan resident and active citizen, notes twelve years in bookkeeping and office work and two years on the alderman board. He vows careful attention to duties and law compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
W. R. Johnston
Bryan
Johnston
W.R. Johnston
Book Day Receptions Boost Library Support
The Mutual Improvement Circle hosted a successful Book Day reception at Mrs. L. L. McInnis home with about one hundred attendees. Guests heard readings on Modern Institutions of Learning Carnegie and Harvard University while praising public libraries and noting 183 books donated by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Improvement Circle
L. L. McInnis
M. I.C
Zuber
Webb Howell
Cadet Mayer
M. Francis
Carnegie
Nagle
A. M. Waldrop
Harvard University
C. P. Fountain
Gen. Stoddard
Minter
Davis
J. H
R. O. Allen
Law
R. Henderson
Lanham
Entertainment Tonight at Villa Maria Academy Benefit
The opera house show starts at 8 pm to raise funds for Villa Maria Academy. A polished program features instrumental and vocal numbers with piano violin and mandolins. Performers include Mrs T K Lawrence Miss Porter Miss Hettie Smith Leila Ott Mrs John K Davis Miss Wakefield Miss Williams Stevens Lusk Van Wormer Pickett. Rev Father James M Kirwin will lecture on Glimpses Here and There in Europe. Admission 50 cents at door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Maria Academy
Opera House
Twight
T. K. Lawrence
Porter
Hettie Smith
Leila Ott
John K. Davis
Wakefield
Williame
Stevens
Lusk
van Wormer
Pickett
James M. Kirwin
Aphorisms and maxims on virtue and conduct
A collection of concise sayings on liberality labor kindness judgment and ambition. Notable lines discuss giving wisely memory and judgment the worth of a person and the role of justice and obedience as safeguards in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Powell
Dunnica Seeks Election as City Secretary in Brazos County
A. L. Dunnica announces in the Eagle his candidacy for city secretary. He is a Bryan attorney with extensive office experience and is praised for his character and dedication to public service. The Eagle commends him to Brazos County voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dunnica
the Eagle
Dunnica
Bryan
The
Eagle
Brazos County
Cats in ancient Egypt prized for pest control and hunting
Some attributed Egyptian cats’ popularity to rat and fowl control in palaces. British Museum paintings show Egyptian sportsmen with large cats in boats and cats swimming with birds, puzzling naturalists as today’s cats avoid water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
British Museum
Nile
Oklahoma City Hosts Largest Statehood Convention
Oklahoma and Indian Territory held a joint convention with over 2000 delegates, electing legislative committees and adopting memorials and resolutions to Congress. They demand immediate union as a single state under the Beveridge plan terms and oppose the omnibus statehood bill. An Osage was temporary chairman and Gideon Morgan led as permanent chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Congress
Claremore
Gideon Morgan
Cherokee Council
British Answer to Castro Proposal Reached Secretary Hay
Secretary Hay has received Britain's reply to President Castro's proposal on arbitration. The note, though interlocutory, indicates Britain will accept a Venezuelan conference to submit to arbitration if Venezuela agrees. Allies, including Germany, have acted in harmony. differences are diminishing and a Hague submission is likely after Castro's reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Hay
Washington
Venezuela
Great Britain
The
Hague
Neighborhood news from Ebenezer and surrounding Madison County
Ebenezer Texas June 5 1903 report notes visits by Mrs M K Carroll D B Carroll Allen Skaing and Nora Skains plus Mr Carl Jones and Miss Katie Davis from Zulrich visiting relatives. Local roads bridges, river traffic, and road repairs are discussed with hopes for railroads and new factories. Old Timer wishes a happy new year to the Eagle with updates on farms and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer
Texas
M. KE. Carroll
D. B. Carroll
Allen Skaing
Mississippi
Alabama
Nora Skains
Hearne
Carl Jones
Reliance
Katie Davis
Zulrich
Madison County
A. Moore
Robertson County
Thad Meredith
Florence
Madison
Grimes Counties
Edta Carroll
Robert
Pickey
Bb. A. Hugghins
Kurten
Searcy
Bundie Bridge
Bragos County
Bryan
Payne Prairie
Brazos County
John Windsor
Dr. Searcy
The
Eagle
Benson Schoolhouse New Year Reflections and Local News
Benson Schoolhouse notes festive season reflections and urges better conduct in the new year. Grandma Terry improves after illness. Prof. Cloud hosts a musical and social enjoyed by many. Floyd Todd finishes syrupmaking from cane. John Franklin Woolley Calvin Woolley and Henry Crosby visit from Tyler County over holidays. Success to the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud
Germany replies to Castro proposal signaling path to arbitration
Washington reports Germany’s answer to President Castro mirrors Britain’s stance with conditions for agreement before arbitration. The reply was sent via U S Minister Bowen at Caracas. A second item notes a Pa robbery where elderly couple were tortured for money with a burning lamp and a horse stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Castro
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Bowen
Caracas
Fate of a Family
An entire family died of asphyxiation in Chicago on Monday night and were found Tuesday noon at 112 Liberty Street. Victims: Albert Finkelstein fifty, Etta Finkelstein fifty, Jessie seven, Annie eighteen. The gas jet tip was on the floor and the gas was on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liberty Street
Albert Finkelstein
Etta Finkelstein
Jessie Finkelstein
Annie Finkelstein
Food and health guidance on meals and energy needs
The text argues for simple meals with at most three foods per serving. It notes higher intake on damp cold days and that men generally require more food than women, with differences by activity and age.
True Courage. A Half Dollar Bravely Spends
A man with only fifty cents in his pocket boldly orders 40 cents of food in a public swell case. He speaks clearly so the next table overhears him, turning a simple purchase into a display of nerve and composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Britain Likely to Abrogate Dardanelles Clause Over Russian Destroyers
London reports that Britain may abrogate the Dardanelles clause of the Paris treaty as four armed Russian torpedo boat destroyers seek passage. Diplomatic exchanges have occurred since Turkey last allowed the passage last September, signaling possible policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Dardanelles
Turkey
State funeral ordered for Sagasta premier of Spain
Madrid January 7 reports the cabinet will hold a state funeral for the late Premier Sagasta similar to Canovas Del Castillo. The body will be embalmed and lie in state at the chamber of deputies with services at the Pantheon and Antocha church before interment Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Canovas del Castillo
Chamber of Deputies
Pantheon
Antocha
Bryan Visits Galveston During Texas Tour
Colonel W. J. Bryan spent Tuesday in Galveston as guest of Colonel W. L. Moody. He met citizens and then left Tuesday night for Milano to rejoin his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
W. J. Bryan
W. L. Moody
Bryan
Milano
Tex
Fire at Blanton schoolhouse in Cottonwood
The Blanton schoolhouse in Cottonwood Texas caught fire Friday morning but was extinguished after about thirty minutes with little damage. The correspondent notes the health of the community is very good and records various local social visits and holiday breakups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Tex
Blanton
Francis
Wiley
Marvin Elliott
Elzie Francis
Edge
Grice
Mac Nicol
Bryan
Henry Locke
Allen Academy
Mary Scott
Bula Elliott
Tabor
Franklin Bros Grow Live Stock Trade in Bryan
Franklin Bros. expand livestock handling in Bryan car lots and sell more meats than any dealers or shippers in town, marking a leading local meat and stock operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Bros
Bryan
Reliance Notes Local Church and School News
In Reliance Texas Rev J M Bullock held a regular appointment and Rev J M Zimmerman from Kurten preached at Bowman schoolhouse next Sunday. The New Year supper at Crenshaw’s was poorly attended due to severe weather. Reliance school literary society elected officers Bessie Bullock president Essie Shealey vice president Annie Mathis secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
J. M. Bullock
J. M. Zimmerman
Kurten
Bowman
Bessie Bullock
Essie Shealey
Annie Mathis
Joe Crenshaw
Grimes County
I. J. Holligan
Ida
Steep Hollow
Nannie Shealey
Alva Parnell
Wheelock
Charley Shealey
Henry Smith
Claude Morgan
Mary Morgan
Fickey Notes Local House Visits and Rainy Roads
Jan 3 1902 report from Fickey lists visitors to Franklin Easterly Wheelock and Edge including Miss Lizzie Wheeless Mrs O B Carroll and Albert Spillers. It notes Roy Zimmerman reopening his school after rest and a recent heavy rain that worsened road conditions. Also sale offer for a Bryan homestead of 5 acres with a 6 room dwelling by J W Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Wheeless
Franklin and Easterly
Ben Tarver
Miss Alpha
O. B. Carroll
Jessie Wheeless
Albert Spillers
Wheelock
Tom Wheeless
Edge
Pete Moore
Roy Zimmerman
Bryan
J. W. Barron
Also Mentioned on This Page
UE Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Bryan, Texas
Horsheim
Florsheims
Hunter
Chatham
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
Statehood Convention
Benson Schoolhouse
New York
Levi Eicher
Springfield Township
Connellaville
Eicher
Johnie Pearl Wheeless
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