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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
3
The notice lists North and South bound train times for the H&T and I&G lines, plus attendance and greetings from numerous residents. It records arrivals and visits by Prof T B Minter J H Wells Lula Amensetter C A Buchanan and others, plus marriage licenses and a pelican hunt at Fin Feather club lake and a servant house for sale.
The writer reports the Old Veterans' reunion on the 3rd and 4th drew about 1500 to 2000 attendees who heard veterans recount wartime experiences, stirring tears and pride. He notes crops are good, corn poorer, the railroad nearing, and Zulch’s Willo Hole awaits a big time once the line arrives between the 15th and 20th. He mentions old Bryanites and prepares for travel back after leave ends on the 15th.
Wet weather dampens attendance at the revival meetings but steady interest remains. Evangelist Meads reports four professions of faith on Wednesday, eleven since the meeting began, while his Bible study series continues. Evangelist Rogers at the Christian church reports conversions and church additions as his practical sermons unfold in Bryan.
W F Terry reported a lightning strike on Edgar Peters house causing roof damage and a fire doused by rain. The Bethel barbecue drew a large crowd despite threats of rain with Hon T S Henderson among speakers. Citizens, ministers and travelers moved through Bryan for events and family notices.
Hon. O. B. Colquitt, candidate for governor, will address the public at the Bryan courthouse at 8 30 p m on Friday July 13 1906. Everyone is invited to attend and hear him.
All members of the Trolley Line Committee are urgently requested to meet at the store of W. E Saunders at 9 o'clock this morning.
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