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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
2
In Bryan Texas January 16 1909 a disastrous fire devastates The Pilot newspaper while citizens debate city water services and whether to buy the Bryan Water Ice and Electric Light Co plant or build anew. A Dallas Street resident cites six families relying on a single pipe highlighting water woes.
Ino. M. Lawrence & Co. despite Friday morning fire and wrecked office, sold and delivered 400 dollars worth of goods by 3 p.m. using wire and local wholesale credit. The firm kept business going, maintaining prompt service as other town merchants also reopen. Rev. Frank Nash of Elmore arrived to preach at Tryon with Mr. J. W. Sheppard meeting him at the station. Also offered are fresh fruit cake and candies from Mrs. Otto Bochme. For lease: Gentry 10 acres and house south of railroad tower. Apply to G. P. Bittle in Bryan Texas.
A blaze at the Astin building 6:30 this morning in Bryan caused about 50 000 in losses. The First National Bank Jno M Lawrence Co grocers and Joe Kosh saloon occupied the building along Main and Bryan streets. Fire department used buckets due to weak hydrants. The water company blamed valve failures and pump trouble for the shortage of water.
The council votes to investigate the water company's fire protection failure after a fire Friday morning. Mayor to convene a special meeting. Aldermen Fountain Covey and Brandon named to the investigating committee to report findings and recommendations.
Moore Robinson Adams advertise readiness to answer questions and provide information or insurance services. The firm emphasizes accessibility and swift responses to client inquiries.
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