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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
3
Northbound and southbound train times listed for Hearne and connections to San Antonio, with notes on mail service and river flood delays. Local notices include rent ads, fresh groceries, public figures visiting, church announcements, and flood relief donations from Galveston investor Mr Mistrot.
The commissioners court has formally ordered the issue of fifteen thousand dollars in road and bridge bonds. In town yesterday John F. Astin appeared, and E J Fountain reported the oil mill has enough cotton seed to supply replanting if needed.
A Reliance note from a correspondent discusses W H Morgan installing fine gin and milk machinery, Prof J C Cloud teaching music at Bowman in July, and Kiland diploma credentials. The writer also analyzes newspaper criticism, ambitions, and patience, naming J M Bullock Ollie Seals J R Weber W R Thompson among the more affected by harsh press reactions.
Babe Stewart near Bryan reports Dixon’s Improved cotton yields and fruitfulness, praising growth and vigor compared to common seed. He grew a half acre but half was washed out. A. W. Shealey from Reliance notes a fine stand from this seed before cutworms damaged much of it. The remaining cotton looks large even after late planting.
Mr. J M Bailey died July 3 1899 aged 61 years 1 month 18 days. He is buried in Ebenezer cemetery after funeral in Bryan Baptist church and Masonic lodge. Survived by wife and two children one son and one daughter. He had been living with his son in law Edward Royall.
In the Cleveland area along the South Canadian river and into Chickasaw nation lands flies swarm cattle. Dead beasts appear daily as cattlemen struggle to control the pests. If the infestation lasts, thousands of head may die within a week or two.
Marlin Ball reports at the commissioners court on graveling roads, arguing narrow wagon tires cause potholes and bridge wear. Broad tires would better pack and stabilize roads, reducing maintenance costs and improving drivelines, with northern states already enforcing tire width.
A public examination will be held at the Bryan public school on July 20 1899 for Brazos county applicants who wish to attend Sam Houston Normal at Huntsville. Profs Miniter and Hickman will conduct the tests following the teachers rules. Signed Sam R Henderson Representative 55th District.
A call announces a meeting of the Good Roads Club of Precinct No. 4 to be held at Bryan court house on Thursday July 13 1899 at 8 30 PM. All members urged to attend and any unlisted citizens urged to enlist as active members to improve Brazos County roads and bridges. A G Board Chairman Precinct No. 4.
A second hand upright piano offered on payments of 5.00 per month. Interest and terms arranged through J. M. Willingham in Bryan. The Bush & Gerts Piano company from Dallas is involved in the sale.
A classroom scene unfolds with the superintendent visiting as students await a tough query. When asked where Queen Liliuokalani was born a student jokes No, ma'am, but adds I guess she was bred in old Kentucky. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the quip during a routine quiz.
Jeremiah Murphy of Calumet Michigan, a well known miner, sold his St Bernard Barney to a Klondike party eighteen months ago. The dog served well in Dawson City and last night Barney reappeared at Murphy’s home in Calumet. How he reached Alaska remains a mystery.
A collection of quips about politics and ships with a pun on ballots and battle ships. A fowl remark notes a fattening bird becomes lazy and unproductive.
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