Preaching and social rounds at Ebernezer and nearby
In Benchley and nearby communities last Sunday and weekend gatherings included sermons at Ebernezer Church by Elder I J Taylor and Rev Jim Sikes, with large turnouts at Mr J Floyd’s and Mr Olie Robertson’s parties. Local prices list cotton, produce, wool and hides, and livestock values reflect regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebernezer Church
I. J. Taylor
Duke
Lula
Tola
Kurten
I. J. Holligan
Steep Hollow
Bethel Hosts Singing School Guests and Entertainments
Rev J M Bullock filled his regular Bethel appointment on Saturday and Sunday. Prof F L Eiland and wife Miss Florence Massey and Mr Waddy Smith from Waco attended the Rock Prairie singing school closure. A large crowd enjoyed dinner and a musical at Mr McSwain's home. The professors joined Bethel singing the following Sunday for another enjoyable session. The day featured pretty songs carried by the breeze and a sumptuous dinner before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bullock
Bethel
F. L. Eiland
Florence Massey
Waddy Smith
Waco
Rock Prairie
McSwain
Filipinos mobilize vast force as independence drive grows
Dispatch from Manila reports Aguinaldo's authority broadly recognized with 30,000 Filipinos under arms and several arms depots at San Bardino Union and Trinidad. Insurgents recruit every available male while shipping depots and supplies expand. estimates claim nearly 50 Maxim guns at Malolos. Local friction between civil and military authorities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hong Kong
Independencia
Malolos
Dewey
Spencer Pratt
America
Caloocan
Gegalangin
Aguinaldo
San Bardino
Union
Trinidad
Alarm in Washington over Manila and Aguinaldo risk
Washington on January 25 reports growing alarm in administration circles about the Manila and Cavite situation. General Otis fears insurgents may force a crisis with unpredictable results, while diplomats worry Spain or Germany may recognize Aguinaldo’s republic for leverage. Authorities expect action within 24 hours and lament treaty delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Cailo
Otis
Moilo
Aguinaldo
War Department
Spain
Germany
Republic
Aguinaldo not receive as diplomatic figure in Washington
Aguinaldo, rejected as a diplomatic figure, travels from Paris to Washington to file papers but receives no formal recognition as head of a Philippine republic. The United States signals possible recognition of temporary U.S. sovereignty if Spain or Germany recognize Aguinaldo, while Britain may side with the U.S. pending treaty actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Agonaillo
Paris
Washington
Philippine Republic
Palma
Quesada
Agoncillo
State Department
Spain
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Philippine Islands
White
Day in Florida and other early 20th century dispatches
A digest of brief items from January reports: William R. Day arrives in Jacksonville with his wife for health travel and may visit Cuba. City of Washington passengers include General Emilio Nunez and Chinese consul Li Yun Yew with cargo of cigars and 161 cannon pieces. Lena Bruhn dies after being found delirious on a river bank. Springfield Tennessee fires cause 70 000 to 75 000 dollars in losses with 438 000 dollars insured. Rhode Island freed from Hell Gate rocks and sent to dry dock. Venezuelan arbitration court session formal with next meeting in April. Cleburne Texas postal service lines expect free delivery soon. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Henry H. Williams dies suddenly. Ex-Senator Ingalls reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward Line
City of Washington
Emilio Nunez
Cuba
Li Yun Yew
Havana
Versailles
Exchange Hotel Arrivals List
A long roster of guests arrives at the Exchange Hotel including W. W. Harding of Waco A C Browne Hempstead J H Frost Wm Kern of St Louis H W Thorn hill Dallas W H Miller Baltimore S R Thompson Waco W W Rapler Louisville D B Millikin Dayton H A Ashner Dallas H A Benton St Louis H Wolf New York W H Digges Cincinnati J F Tracy St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harding
Waco
A. C. Browne
Hempstead
J. H. Frost
Wm. Kern
St. Louis
H. W. Thornhill
Dallas
W. H. Miller
Baltimore
R. Thompson
W. Rapler
Louisville
D. B. Millikin
Dayton
H. Ashner
H. A. Benton
H. Wolf
New York
W. H. Digges
Cincinnati
J. F. Tracy
Pleasant Mardi Gras Trip Promises Citywide Enjoyment
A Pleasant Trip in February invites visitors to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The Crescent City will bustle with pleasure seekers and varied entertainment. The I and G N R will offer round trip tickets at one fare from all points, with full details at local ticket offices or via D J Price in Palestine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crescent City
D. J. Price
Palestine
Texas
Letter List Adverts at Bryan Post Office
Letters remaining for week ending Jan 24 include Mrs J A Carnes Mrs Jane Dean Mrs Willie Franklin Josie Greys Birdie Johnson Marie Maddow Anna Mars Mary Parx Mary Peterson Emma Richard Mary Robinson Mrs J Wilson R Caldwell Gents list names Charley Brown Harvey Brooks Rev Redman J W Chartier William Edwards Richard Faber Will Freeman Alex Greene Dr W T Green Rev J H Hudson Rev Wilson Jowers M M Johns Richard Martin J B Perry Geo Ransom W L Ross E R Williams Anthony. One cent charge per piece. callers should state advertised and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnes
J. A
Dean
Jane
Franklin
Willie
Greys
Josie
Jackson
Birdie
Johnson
Marie
Maddow
Anna
Mars
Mary
Parx
Peterson
Emma
Richard
Robinson
Wilson
R. Caldwell
Brown
Charley
Brooks
Harvey
Bullock
Rev
Redman
Chartier
J. W
Callender
Edwards
Faber
Will
Freeman
Alex
Greene
W. T
Green
J. H
Hudson
Jowers
M. M
Johns
Martin
J. B
Perry
Geo
Ransom
W. L
Ross
E. R
Williams
Anthony
Bryan
Tyler Haswell
P. M
Reed Sells Insurance and Groceries in Local Trade
Joe B Reed handles accident and life insurance with lodge and straight life companies, and also sells flour rice and coffee. He promotes reliable coverage alongside everyday groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
James & Mc Dougaly
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Cannes
Kurten News
Benchley Briefs
Etta Glaze
Harrison Haltom
Lizzie Kirk
Nannie Henry
Marlin
Benchley
Jim Sikes
Messrs
Alex and
Tom McCollum
Gus Laferer
Elige Thompson
Alexandria
Tom Josey
Hopkins
Umbra
Bryan Markets
Wool and Hides
United States Pharmacopmia
Philippines
General Otis
el Paso
Tex
C. R. Troxel
Grant C. Gillett
Millionaire Cattle King
James H Arnold
Kansas City
Gillett
Chihuahua
Mex
Arnold
Kansas
Troxel
Florida
Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
William R. Day
American Peace Commission
Canton
Emilo Nunez
Peoria
Tls
Lena Bruhn
Springfield
Nashville
Tenn
The
National Bank
People’s Bank
Rhode Island
Hell Gate
Cleburne,Tex
C. A. Dickson
Cleburne
Justice Williams
Philadelphia
Henry H. Williams
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Continental Hotel
Ingalls
Kington, Jan
Burt Norwood
Wilson-Jen
Kins Drug Store
A. McKenzie
Exchange Hotel
Hall’s Twin Sisters
Freckela
Alls Rug Store
Bryan, Texas
W. J. Christian
Zennatt Block
Bae
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