Then He Had Her
A courtship tale unfolds with a maiden weeping and a confident suitor. The narrative ends with the couple united and living happily ever after.
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
2
A courtship tale unfolds with a maiden weeping and a confident suitor. The narrative ends with the couple united and living happily ever after.
Last Monday Ed F. Blackshear acquired sole proprietorship of the Review from Col. Wm. Falconer in a trade. The move consolidates ownership of the publication under Blackshear as reported by the Navasota Patriot.
The Brenham Banner states ribbon cane can be grown on river and creek bottom lands in Texas with a ready market for sugar house molasses or syrups, suggesting planters devote small acreage to cane culture and join the thriving industry.
Francis Evans writes in the January Ladies Home Journal that a husband toils for a family that shows no interest beyond spending his earnings. He argues early discussions on business and ambitions could unite couples, while lack of attention creates a dangerous breach eroding affection.
Rev E D Mouton formerly of Bryan and now in Fort Worth preached two powerful sermons at the local church on Sunday. The morning discourse attacked “The Sinfulness of Sin” and challenged moralists who refuse church membership. The evening focused on Hebrews four, detailing Christ as mediator, His sufferings, and His mercy. The solemn, affecting delivery impressed listeners with its depth and lasting message.
An 1899 notice by Charles Carr announces a combined fire insurance, real estate, rental and collecting agency. It offers property sales and exchanges, abstracts on titles, horse rental, mortgage collections, and competitive commissions. Carr pledges prompt personal attention to insured patrons and seeks new business for the News Year.
Boston reports to the American Board on Hawaii noting alcohol abuse among natives and the continued challenge of heathen influences. Rev Leadingham cites Shinto and Buddhist priests aiding Japanese laborers, a shrine visit showing prayers on paper strips, and local practices including pig offerings at cemeteries as evidence of lingering heathenism.
Boston capitalists reportedly offered 3,500,000 in Spanish gold for the San Jose warehouses and wharves in Havana. Gelats & Co. act as agents, with the parties making the bid considered financially responsible. The bid includes potential sale of the entire property and plans to rent separately have been dropped. The docks front nearly half a mile and the warehouses are steel framed.
A February Mardi Gras voyage invites pleasure seekers to New Orleans with entertainment for all tastes. The I. and G.N.R. Railway offers round trip tickets at one fare from all points, with details at local ticket offices or via D. d. Paicu, G. P&T A., Palestine, Texas.
Local ad sells onion sets at 10c a quart and dried grapes at 20 pounds for 1 dollar, with yam potatoes 20c per bucket while stock lasts, urging early visits to Geo. W. Higgs, 53 The Cheap Cash Grocer. A column recalls Emerson witty reply about unspoken gratitude, followed by Lady Gregory noting Napoleon’s death joke about Sire, your enemy is dead. The Gambling Bacillus editorial warns of betting harms across sports and stocks as a social scourge.
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