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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
3
Northbound Nos 8 5 and 122 run at 10 18 am 1 17 pm and 7 00 am while southbound Nos 4 6 104 121 and 122 provide arrivals and connections. The 8 and 4 fast trains stop only at principal stations and No 122 runs to 7 00 am and 7 00 pm with No 104 making a link to the main I G N east west line.
Miss Maud Nichol visits Calvert and J P Gilpin from Kurten in town. Mrs H Hickman arrives from Hearne. Franklin Bros. sell the best meats. John Batte from Hockley and W L Zalch of Willow Hole in town. Cottage for rent by Mrs C H Marett. W Gentry from Wellborn calls. Ed Farquhar from Navajo visits. Mrs J L Ellis from Brownwood visits. W T Young returns from Mississippi with daughter Mary Alice. 150 pieces new spring embroidery at Wagner Brandon's.
Felix Taylor, son of Mr. T. E. Taylor and Allen academy student, fell from a trapeze yesterday breaking his right wrist. The Eagle notes three first class barbers at the Union Barber Shop under new management by W. A. Cones and describes remodels. Also mentions railway mail service news between Waco and Bryan and visits by Chas. J. Newby and Mr. Pope.
Mose Lights a colored lineman for the local telephone company fell from a pole last week. He sustained a deep facial cut from a knot on the pole and was shaken up but is now able to be up again. The item notes other local notices including a grand master's banquet in Austin and various community ads and business moves.
The Huntsville Tex article reports severe drought in Madison county with scarce water and bare pasturage. Cattle are selling as low as five dollars per head while other areas fare better, with farmers continuing farm work and cattle doing fairly well.
Among 319000 plus imported cases from over thirty brands George H. Mumms Extra Dry led with 120359 nearly 60000 more than rivals. The wine is very dry and akin to the 1889 vintage, noted for delicacy and bouquet. Immense reserves guarantee sustained quality. offered for sale in Bryan by Taylor and Cox.
A missive from J. M. Welch of Mer Finnegan's Ball Co. explains that illness of star performer Mr. Kearney forced dismissal of the Thursday night Grand Opera House audience. Welch and Mike risk financial loss and seek public understanding to preserve patron confidence for upcoming attractions.
The Franklin Bros. beef is sourced from selected animals and carefully handled, touted as the best available in Bryan. This brief notice highlights quality assurance and local pride in Bryan meat supply.
The notice lists guests and arrivals at the hotel and Tucker House. Names include W. S. Tobey of St. Louis Byron Miller New Orleans James Cooper Wellborn Gus Ebeling Louisville E H Astin Mumford J Miller J R Brittain Dallas Alex Moore St Louis Dee McComb Marlin J Michael New Orleans L McMichael Alto R M Harding Winkler T J Steele Birdston J T Harris I G N J W McGlasson Waco F L Wanamaker Dallas J E Kendall New York 8 F Leyser St Louis John Keiffer James Kearney Finnigan Ball Co A M Carpenter Franklin A C Wilkinson J D Castle.
The Methodist Home Mission society hosts a doll show and buggy parade at the courthouse this afternoon from 3 to 5 PM. Entries must be brought to Mrs. Mattie Webb by Friday afternoon. Prizes honor prettiest bride doll, street dress ed doll, baby doll, oldest doll, prettiest boy doll, and best decorated buggy, wagon, go cart, float, or wheelbarrow. There is a children’s fish pond and admission costs 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults. A display of doll clothes and coupon books offered at Franklin Bros. with meat purchases.
An ad offers Rex Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure while druggist M. H. James of Bryan Texas promotes them. Separately Fred Goodson suffers a severe accident at the electric light and waterworks plant when his left foot is caught in a chain and cog wheel. his foot is mashed and two toes broken but saved from total crushing by a heavy boot.
An advertisement promises a four day cure for malaria with Quinoria. Drugstores authorize refunds if the billings fever or malaria are not cured. Price 60 cents per package. Mr James, leading druggist, Bryan.
An advertisement from Wagner and Brandon promotes 100 spring patterns in Amoskeag and Glasgow zephyr gingham at 8 cents per yard. Also features Quinoria a malaria and chills remedy with M. H. James as leading druggist in Bryan offering cures at 50 cents per package.
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