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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
3
Time card lists North and South bound departures for H. and T. C. and G. N. lines with specific daily times. North bound No. 8 at 1:38 p.m. and 102 North at 12:54 p.m. South bound No. 2 at 3:40 p.m. and 9 South at 2:48 a.m.
A flood of brief items shows H H Newton in Houston Whit Doremus in Calvert Miss Sue McClelland in Calvert Victoria Dobrovolny in Marlin and others visiting cities like Beaumont Hearne Galveston and Dallas. Multiple calls visits and ad promotions with Cavitt's Drug Store Levy Bros and A J Wagner Co noted.
Reports from Austin yesterday indicate President David F Houston of the University of Texas, now in St Louis, has been offered the presidency of Washington University in St Louis. He has not announced acceptance but appears inclined to consider the position. Houston succeeded the late Dr Prather at Texas and lifted the A&M and UT institutions with notable progress. his departure would be a loss to Texas education.
An Eagle reporter viewed at EB Fountain's store a map of the Burleson county side of the Brazos showing proposed thirty miles of levee. The map and petition for a bond election will be presented to the Burleson county commissioners' court, with committee member J. B. Butler connected to the petition.
Mr. H G Yoeflyblood living two miles south of town sent a sample of upland cotton with one stalk showing twenty bolls and squares. He also brought two peanut bunches from land following this year’s potato crop, and a good watermelon crop is noted. The report highlights Braes county uplands’ potential for the season.
Advertisement for high grade portrait photography in various sizes styles and finishes. Black and white sepia and color portraits offered with guaranteed satisfactory work.
The colored summer normal in progress here has an attendance of fifty teachers and strong organization. E A Kemp conducts with faculty P Landry and B BE Versen. The program closes July 29 as visitors come and go to nearby Galveston observers and local residents attend various events.
The Woodmen of the World lodge and Woodmen Circle of Millican will host a large free barbecue on Thursday July 16. All invited including candidates. Committee in charge: C B McGregor representing the lodge and Mrs A J Edwards representing the circle. Also note: five year old Frank Miffer of Bryan narrowly severed his right thumb while playing with an old mower in Mexia. a physician dressed the wound.
The Wellborn ladies host an ice cream supper on Wednesday July 15 to aid the Methodist church at Wellborn. All are invited especially members of the Bryan Methodist church and candidates. The committee asks for assistance to ensure a pleasant time for all attendees.
An insurance notice for live stock coverage from Boyett and Myers promoting reliability. Contact details include office phone 250 and residence phones 128 and 257.
Local grocer Bullock and Co promises fresh seasonable goods on time with ready answers to questions. Phone 386 to arrange delivery by wagon.
Lost on June 18. A gold watch and chain missing between H. and T. C. depot and J. M. Collier's farm west of town. Inside lid is engraved with C. B. Coleman. Suitable reward for return to J. M. Collier.
In Newport on July 3, tradespeople including butchers grocers and bakers struggle to collect debts from wealthy society leaders. An association plans a 30 day grace period before sheriff action to seize summer homes to satisfy outstanding accounts.
George C Chance and Roger Nall returned from Allenfarm after a week surveying the Brazos county side for a levee along the Brazos river spanning about twenty miles. A large area of valuable land is involved. New York observed Independence Day with quiet celebrations, exchanges closed and many recipients at shore resorts.
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