Brazos County Democrats Convene With Delegates Named
The Brazos County Democratic convention met on July 9 1898 with A J Buchanan as temporary chairman and Malcolm Carnes as secretary. Delegates from precincts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 were named for credentials representation and district and state conventions. Capt John Q Tabor elected county chairman for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Hym
A. J. Buchanan
Malcolm Carnes
V. B. Hudson
A. Glenn
J. F. Eaves
A. (. Beard
J. A. Steele
W. C. Boyett
T. W. Frame
C. A. Glenn
Jones
J.C. Lloyd
Committee
J. N. Goodwin
Boyett
H. H. Harrington
D. Yardley
N. A. Cotham
F. Jones
J. T. Jones
J. T. Hetki
J. C. Loyd
J. W. Mathis
H. G. Kurten
Robt. Hudspeth
Joe McGee
J. D. Sanders
W. B. Hudson
L. D. McGee
A. L. Dunnica
M. Derden
J. W. Leigh
Ford
G. R. Tabor
G. C. McLerden
Gib. Foster
Gainer
F. M. Law, Jr
R. J. Ford
Jim Dobrovotney
W. S. Howell
John Q. Tabor
A. G. Steele
P. M. Hicks
Steele
P. H. Arrington
E. P. Miller
Geo. W. Dunlap
C.S. Jones
W. D. Yardley
E. F. Jones
Dr. A. J. White
W. H. McMichael
R. G. Tabor
J. E. Farquhar
R. K. Chatham
Dr. Gee
R. Tabor
F. Stasney
L. L. McInnis
W. 8. Howell
J. R. Carleton
J.w.johnson
A. C. Brietz
W. Wipprecht
A. G. Beard
R. H. Smith
J. J. Adams
Doremus
J. C. Blume
C. H. Wyse
B. Buchanan
R. Henderson
C. A. Adams
J. N. Cole
M. Wilcox
Haunted by memory in Samoa naval disaster recalled
In vivid reminiscence a former U S Navy sailor from Washington recalls the Vandalia and the Apia harbor hurricane. He discusses Turley the shipwright’s haunting trauma and Turley’s nightly frenzies after the wreck, plus the crew’s efforts to quiet his episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Jacket
United States Navy
Washington
Apia Harbor
Samoa
Maine
Turley
Apia
Turley Toe
Marine Guard
Sangway
Broach Family Visits Dr. Broach as Coal Interests Grow
Mr J L Broach and wife of Tabor visit his brother Dr D M Broach this week. Crops are good but north wind dries ground. J H Roger & Bro install two gins and shear press to base. Sam Eaves of Bryan oversees work. Ward & Gordon of Fort Worth prospecting for coal with machinery due this week. W C Boyett of College and W B and C B McGregor of Millian called Monday. Lester Gentry and Sgt W H W Smith of Koppe's farm joined Sunday. Ros Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Broach
Tabor
D. M. Broach
Messrs
J. H. Roger
W. C. Boyett
College
W. B
C. B. McGregor
Milliand
Lester Gentry & Sargt
W. H. W. Smith
Koppe’s Farm
Ros Roy
Protracted Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Kurten
Kurten notes report a big turnout for Brother A. M. Stewart's protracted meeting started last Saturday night. Attendees include Miss Clara Gallatin, Miss Nora Thomas, Eugene Samples, Aloo from Cottonwood, WN Willis Reynolds and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Holmes. Also mentioned are visits by Ir. and Mrs. Albert Carpenter from Williamson County and local health and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Stewart
Kurten
Clara Gallatin
Nora Thomas
Eugene Samples
Aloo
Willis Reynolds
C. H. Holmes
Albert Carpenter
Williamson County
Mott
A. Moore
Wera
Denton Edge
Victor Edge
Rain and mourning touch Harvey with singing and death
A gentle rain fell Sunday and a norther blew in Monday in Harvey. Misses Laura and Bertie Graham of San Saba visit friends here. Mr. Dick Jones of Bryan attended singing events. Musical entertainments were held at G W Graham and W H Wiley. The Singing Normal grows, about one hundred students attended since Monday. The regular 2nd Sunday meeting failed due to rain. a noon singing session ensued with local singers. Mr C Wyatt of Bethel, long ill, died on Wednesday July 6 and was laid to rest at Bethel burying grounds after Rev J M Bullock preached a funeral sermon praising his Christian character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Bertie Graham
San Saba
Dick Jones
Bryan
G. W. Graham
W. H. Wiley
C. Wyatt
Bethel
Bethel Burying Grounds
J. M. Bullock
Tex
Wellborn News Update On Local Meeting Activity
Sandal has been conducting acted meeting here the past ors. Robert Newsom Will and Mr. Jenkins of Koppe's went to Galveston Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandal
Robert Newsom
Will
Mr. Jenkins
Koppe’s
Galveston
Sale of Misg St Leon's millinery stock planned for Thursday
The stock and fixtures of Misg St Leon's millinery store will be sold at public auction on Thursday July 14 at 10 oclock a m to the highest bidder for cash. J S Moorton Jr Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misg St Leon’s
Moortyn, Jr
Auction Record of Black Mare in Brazos County Texas
Taken up by W. H. Newman and es trayed before W. H. McMichael J. P. precinct No 6 Brazos county Texas one black mare with black mane and tail four years old 144 hands high no brand visible and appraised Gee 3 Moon and BL F Moon at 15 00 Given under my hand this 22nd day of June 1898 G W McMicuarn 36 G OC OB OC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Newman
W. H. McMichael
J. P. Precinct
Brazos County
Texas
Moon
F. Moon
G.W. McMicuarn
Competitive Examination at Sam Houston Normal Bryan
A competitive examination for applicants to Sam Houston Normal at Bryan will be held on July 25 at 2 p.m. The exam will be conducted by Prof. S. H. Hickman with assistance from N. W. L. Dean, covering the 56th Representative District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston Normal
Bryan
S. H. Hickman
N. W. L. Dean
Rep. Dist
City officers and officials listed for local government
The city directory lists Mayor C A Adams and officials including Deputy Marshal R H Smith City Clerk G W McMichael Treasurer H G Rhodes Tax Collector J J Adama Tax Assessor KR M Nall Sheriff T C Nuon District Clerk J C Williams and Commissioners R J Deen Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington with roles for city sexton constable and aldermen C L Baker Jno M Lawrence W Howell W W Harris C H Wyse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
Rk. G. Tabor
W. §. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adama
M. Nall
T. C. Nuon
R. W. Carr
J.C. Williams
R. J. Deen
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
Local Church Services and Fraternal Lodge Listings
A compiled notice lists Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian and Free Communion Baptist services with pastors and weekly times. Includes Catholic Mass times and several fraternal orders with meeting nights and officers for Ivanhoe Commandery, R A M chapters, K of P, A O U W, and other Bryan area lodges and tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
W. ©. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
Presbysterian
West
Christian
J. L. Andrewa
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
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Oxford
Sam
Sanger
Democracy
Ad Jones
J. Q. Tabor
Kennedy
C. A. Culberson
United States
Joseph D. Sayers
J. N.browning
Tom Smith
Rt. W. Finley
Allison Mayfield
J. S. Kendall
George W. Smith
Seth P. Mills
B. H. Rice
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tom Brown
Supreme Court
T. S. Reese
Civil Court of Appeals
R. L. Henry
Congress
J. C. Scott
Twentieth
Sam R
J. R. Smith
J.C. Blume
J. F. Raves
P.H. Arrington
A.L. Dunnica
W. H. Mc Michael
F.m.law, Jr
W.b.hudson
J. R. Astin
Gib Foster
Robi. Adams
W.C. Boyett
Farquhar
J. H. McCullough
W. B. Scrimshire
L. J. Mills
J. H. McGregor
WS. Howell
RR. Royall
M. M. Burford
A. J. White
G. R., Tabor
W. H. Morgan
W.D. Yardley
E. M. Dunlap
Marshall Peterson
Geo. Claydon
D. Sanders
M. Hannifin
J. W. Doremus
Sam R. Henderson
Dr. G. R. Tabor
J. 8. Ford
Re J Buchanan
Hairnets
Ermston
College Corner
Lewiston
TIE
Daily Eagle
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Thurdy-Tuly
Kurten News
L. E. Edge
Edar Creek
M. Edge
S E
Walter Edge
Olie Buck
Paul W. Edge
Misses
Minnie Buckhaults
Mollie Matson
Harvey News
Wellborn News
Albert J. Harbers
Cleveland, Rambler and Ideal
Exchange Hotel
City Directory
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
H.G. Rhodes
W. T. Austin
R.A. M
John Q. Tabor H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec’y. Brazos
ALF
A.M
W. M
Lee B. Reed
Emden
Bryan No
A. J. Platner
Brazos
Stuart
Joe B Reed
Oyane
Sam B. Wilson
R. K. Bryan
Home Forum
L. A. Saunders
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
A. W. Holman
W.S. Stuart
Bec’y
J. Wittmann
Main Street
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