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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
3
A New York Riverside Drive pursuit ends as Diamond Handlebars and rival cyclists crash at a cross buggy. The female cyclist later marries the buggy driver, ending a romantic bicycle race saga that captivated the beat officer and onlookers.
A veteran bicycle cop recalls a dramatic Riverside drive incident with racing horses moving along a crowded street. He then profiles Miss Diamond Handlebars a legendary cyclist known for constant riding and a colorful gear. Three suitors chase her affection while the squad notes her fearless devotion to bicycling.
A New York Tribune piece explains annuity practices with no medical exams and the view that death timing matters little to providers. It notes European uses for younger sons and marriage portions, and outlines how rates vary by age and payment frequency from 4 4 percent as examples.
City officers include Mayor A Adame Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith City Secretary Treasurer Henry G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker Aldermen RK G Tabor W H? Howell W W Harris Jno M Lawrence Walter Wipprecht School Board C A Adams ex officio president J Allen Myers secretary Dr J W Howell M H James M Parker Dr J L Fountain H C Robinson
County officers include Judge A G Board and Clerk G W McMichael with Tax Collector J J Adama and Tax Assessor R M Nall. Sheriff T C Nunn and Treasurer A W Buchanan. District Clerk J W Batts and Commissioners R J Deens Lee Edge Felix Phillips P H Arrington. Local churches list pastors and service times for Baptist Methodist Episcopal St Andrews Presbyterian Christian Free Communion Baptist Catholic offerings in the area.
The notice details regular meeting nights for Brazos Camp 104 W a of W Bryan Tent 16 K O T M Ivanhoe Commandery 8 Knight Templars W T Austin Chapter 87 R A M Brazos Lodge 129 A F and A M Brazos Lodge 64 K of P Vulcan Lodge 37 A O U W Bryan Lodge 1032 K of H plus Home Forum and Cotton Seed Oil Mill and Compress leadership. Meetings occur on varied Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays monthly with officers named.
Public school building in Bryan hosts a competitive examination July 20 1899 for Brazos county applicants seeking admission to Sam Houston Normal at Huntsville Pross Min ter and Hickman conduct the test Applicants must follow teachers rules and regulations Good Roads Club Precinct No 4 meeting called for July 13 1899 at 8 30 pm at Bryan Courthouse to recruit members and improve county roads and bridges A G Board chairman urges turnout to boost Brazos county infrastructure.
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