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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1903
Page
2
The Madisonville Meteor praises local trade efforts and urges action against railroad excavations that flood with mosquitoes and malaria, implying health and incorporation issues. It also notes support for a cotton mill and criticizes federal or state actions, while mentioning Amoskeag ginghams and Coulter fabrics.
County Judge A G Beard calls a meeting of white teachers at the Brazos courthouse to organize a county institute. Officers elected include Prof W C Davis as president and Miss Charlotte Stoddard as vice president. next meeting set for Saturday Feb 14 at 10 30 am with a growing membership and enthusiasm.
The Eagle reports a yesterday Farmers Institute gathering at the court house with fair attendance and strong interest. Several farmers said they learned important insights. A fuller report will appear later. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a m.
Webb Bros announces spring arrivals including zephyr ginghams lace stripe ginghams silk ginghams white madras fancy madras white oxford fancy oxford silk stripe oxford plain linen fancy linen white pique fancy pique and wool fabrics in white black rezada castor navy ettamine can vas cloth mohair and navy figured to add to their stock.
At recent meetings the advertising committees of A. O. U. W. and W. O. W. recommended the Financier not advance any more assessments for the mopeaners. Members are instructed to govern themselves accordingly. Joe B. Reed Financier.
In Bryan Texas on January 23 1903 Mary N Brown requests publication of Longfellow The Arrow and the Song in memory of her daughter Beulah Brown Chatham It recalls beliefs in love friendship and personal influence with religious lines from Owen Meredith and references to spring fabrics and goods in a local notice column.
Representative Isaacs of Bastrop County introduces the Hoge amendments aimed at ending fictitious corporate indebtedness and curbing legislative lobbying with corporate funds. The house passes several bills including a tax on bank surplus, tax relief for Goliad cyclone victims, and a district court creation in Jefferson County. The Senate advances a Daniels bill while preparations for a state bust of ex Gov. Sayers proceed.
Austin January 24. The governor submitted for senate confirmation a list of appointees including J. R. Curl secretary of state Howard Martin assistant attorney general Thomas Scurry adjutant general W A Clay state health officer George R Tabor B W Foster and others. Pair of Texas officials named for purchasing auditing and penitentiary posts plus inspectors and commissioners listed.
New Orleans Mardi Gras special round trip fare from Sunset Route offers two daily trains from El Paso and San Antonio and three from Houston. Cars include Standard Pallman and Excursion sleeping, with free chair cars and day coaches. No transfer trains to Union Station New Orleans and return extension to March 14 possible. Local agents M L Robbins T J Anderson G P T A A G P T A Houston. Also blank books and office supplies offered by Dallas manufacturers.
The Eagle publishes notices naming A. L. Dunnica as candidate for City Secretary and W. R. Johnston as candidate for City Secretary. W. J. Roberts is listed as candidate for City Marshal and T. P. Boyett for re election to City Marshal in the upcoming April election.
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