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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1908
Page
3
Local ad promotes McAllister Coal as the best option at eight dollars fifty cents per unit. The notice appears under Bryan Ice Company branding.
The notice lists passenger trains on the H. and T. C. schedule with No. 102 North Bound at 11 55 a m and No. 101 South Bound at 4 55 p m.
Webb Bros. Read Wilson Derden advertise two large sales on the front page. Swell line ladies brown oxfords priced at 2.50 and 3.50.
Mr J D Toushstone delivered a giant White Grobe turnip to the Eagle office. The vegetable was grown near the Texas Woman's College and weighs 6 1/2 pounds with perfect form.
A parade of residents spanning J W Ayers Albert Higes Frank Webb and many others were in the city yesterday. Several travelers including J Daly Jr, Rev T A Searcy and John Daly Jr headed to Galveston Kurten Brenham and Houston for visits or events. Local business and school notices accompanied many arrivals.
A number of county teachers visited the city on business with County Superintendent T. W. Parker. Among those observed by the Eagle were Prof. B. K. Barden and Miss Mary Bailey of Harvey, Prof. J. L. Cobb of Alexander, Miss Myrtle Hester of Erwin, Miss Viola Dixon of Millican, Claude Griffith of Reliance, Miss Erin Simpson of Parker, Prof. D. J. McDonald of Kurten. Also listed: a man seeking work on a partnership or wages and a woman for general housework with wages, apply Sam Holden in Bryan, Texas.
Manager Mike says Copeland Stock Company will stage a full week of performances if he can fill the house Monday night. As added incentive, one lady will be admitted free with each paid ticket Monday night. Don’t miss it.
In Houston yesterday a special reports involuntary bankruptcy against George Nedbalek. Claims by petitioning creditors include Houston Dry Goods and Nation Co. for 668.58 dollars, Baldwin Cargill for 140 dollars, and Texas Paper Co. for 20.60 dollars.
Mr Frank Wright weds Miss Fila Gelle Hewitt and Mr Joe Bubant weds Miss Mabel Dthe Hewitt in Caldwell. The brides are sisters and daughters of Mr Sant Hewitt. The grooms reside in the Smetini community where the couples will live.
Webb Bros announces price cuts on ladies skirts with discounts across sizes. Items include $5.00 skirts now $3.75, $6.50 now $4.25, $7.50 now $5.50, $10.00 now $7.00, and $12.50 now $8.75.
Six Special Hour Sales each day offer extra bargains. Ladies are urged to watch the page ad for the Extra Good Things. Just received express shipment of ladies golden brown blacher oxford shoes. Also note Mr F W Layles of Anchor Paving Co reports Bryans paving contracts expanding Main Street walks and residences, enhancing beauty and pedestrian comfort.
Elirene Hage testifies to abundant funds in Brazos County as his Bryan store hosts the Twenty-Third Skiddoo Bell sale. Clerks are overwhelmed, doors lock at times, and about seven hundred shoppers receive goods with money or refunds ranging from two cents to twenty five dollars. The event continues for four days with promises of more staff and further sales.
The Copeland Brothers staged The Opium Fiend to a large crowd at the Grand Opera House. Ed Copeland as Lee Chow and Cc Copeland as Jack Mortimer drew strong praise for their performances. The company announces The Wedding Vow for a week starting January 20 with popular 15 25 and 35 cent prices.
The Rink announces a Wednesday night performance by the Imperial Orchestra on January 22. The group comes with Texas circuit experience and is highly recommended for a superb musical program.
Announcement of sales starting January 23 offering savings of 20 to 25 percent at Wilson & Derden located at 36. The brief note emphasizes price cuts to attract shoppers and signals a local retail promotion.
The British steamer Tollesby wrecked ten miles west of Cape Race during a snow storm while sailing from Galveston to Havre. Twenty four crewmen hid on the wreck four hours as waves battered it and three lifeboats failed. They reached a narrow beach on a cliffed shore and one sailor hauled three others up a rock face with a rope before a rising tide trapped the rest on a sand hill for nineteen hours. Frost bites plagued many crew members in the perilous ordeal.
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Saito states no Japanese fleet vessel is nearer the Pacific coast than Yokosuka. He confirms all battleships at home harbors and torpedo boats submarines at Kure Yokosuka. American naval attache John Dougherty corroborates that only ships on Chinese stations and a few old vessels at Korea are away.
In Macon Georgia on January 18 T O Skellis Jr a young boy died after being shot by a toy pistol blood poisoning set in.
Waxahachie Texas January 18. Largest part of local bank deposits are possessed by Ellis county farmers.
A son was born yesterday in Galveston to Mr and Mrs John Daly Jr. The birth adds a new member to the Daly family.
A shipment of ladies golden brown blucher ox is reported arriving by express service. The item is described as a stylish shoe with a brown leather finish and classic design. Further details on size or brand are not provided in the readable text.
Local note points readers to a landmark: the Red Boot sign beside James and Nunn in Bryan Texas. The sighting invites community attention and indicates a business presence at that intersection.
Bryan Texas store lists prompt service day or night with office hours from 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. It provides office phone 66 and residence phone 312 for contact.
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