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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
3
Railroad time card lists H and T C schedule with No 3 North bound at 3 40 p m No 5 North bound at 1 38 p m No 2 South bound at 1 38 p m No 9 South bound at 2 48 a m and G N schedule with 12 46 a m and 1 38 p m arrivals and departures.
Townites and guests from Harvey, Edge, Wellborn, Steep Hollow, Rock Prairie and Coleman drop in for visits. Mentions include J. D. Jones, A. A. Farley, Mrs. J. J. Gillum, Cavitt's Drug Store ads, hammocks sale at 33 1-3 percent, Dr. Moore talks, and various outings to Dallas Galveston Austin Houston and Marlin.
E M Hood and wife of Denison returned home after a pleasant week visiting Mrs R P Hood here. Notice: first class tailoring offered by E L Beard of 188 J W Crause left to resume duties as fireman on the IL & G N out of Mart. Mr Crause had been hostler temporarily. Mr and Mrs R B Dunn departed for Mart to reside, Dunn becoming superintendent of the Final Oil company gin. N E Lord left for Mart after a week in Bryan with piscatorial sport on the Navasota river earning tales of fish. F and T G Evans attended the illness and death of brother J T Evans in Bryan, returning home to Cotrell county and San Angelo. Mrs M B Smith visited her mother Mrs A M Berryman, with Anna Marcia Barrow and Martha Goodwin. Notice offers first class tailoring by Union Tailor Shop E L Beard Pro. Byron Gleich of Hempstead joins The Eagle.
An artesian well on the Fountain plantation in the river bottom reached 600 feet before a hard rock layer slowed the drill. Only about five inches of rock was penetrated in a day, but the parties remain determined to complete the boring, expecting only a slight delay.
In Panama on July 11 indications favor Domingo de Obaldia as the independent presidential candidate. Electors will vote tomorrow and then convene on August 1 to elect the president, with authorities prepared to quickly quell any disturbances.
Catalog note lists voile skirts at 12.50 and 8.95 with $10.00 and 8.50 Panama skirts also offered. Indicates sale items and fabric variety for women’s skirts.
The body of Mrs Horace Thurman arrived in Bryan from Fort Worth on the Central Railway. She died Friday afternoon in Fort Worth from tuberculosis and was interred at Edge twenty miles northwest of Bryan this morning. She was thirty five, survived by her husband four children and other relatives. Her Brazos county upbringing left many friends mournful at her passing.
Footwear sale lists canvas oxford shoes for boys misses and children in prices 50 to 85 cents for clearance and 75 cents for some 1.00 and 1.25 options. Limited stock indicated by marked discounts.
Manager Jno B Mike begins booking for a meritorious calendar of entertainments at the Bryan Opera House. He plans to secure the Allen Comic Opera Company from Houston for the initial week, likely opening September 1.
Sunday school and Epworth League meet at usual hours. The pastor preaches at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Morning topic is Gods Great Commission and Gods Great Promise. Evening sermon continues on baptism with The Baptism of Jesus Christ, its how and why. Seats are free and Mrs. Webb Howell will sing at 11 a.m. J B Turrentine, pastor.
Dallas reports set for the national Elks convention with an estimated twenty five thousand visitors arriving. Delegates compete for officer posts and next year's reunion site while Los Angeles vies for 1909 hosting. The grand lodge opens at the Fair Grounds with concerts speeches and a Friday parade.
Col Cecil Lyon announces Secretary Taft will deliver speeches in Texas to aid the Republican ticket before the election. Charles W Ogden of San Antonio is expected as Texas governor nominee. Democratic infighting with Bob Williams challenging Gov Campbell may aid Ogden in victory.
Webb Bros offers patent, vic, and tan oxfords for ladies, misses, and children with discounts of one to four off.
A local notice advertises bonding services by Boyett and Myers representing American Surety Company. It promotes issuing all kinds of bonds including officers licenses and liquor dealer bonds.
Readable ad copy notes silk gloves for women in 12 and 16 button styles priced at 1.50, with mid range 1.00 gloves discounted to 0.68. Indicates a local store promotional brief highlighting glove options and prices.
The scene recalls Denver shouting for Bryan as The Rhinoceros and Hippopotamus react to a public figure described as the Man of Destiny pursuing the Strenuous One. The lively exchange hints at a dramatic confrontation and political fervor.
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