Intricacies in Texas Politics and Local Happenings
Inland towns raise funds for trolley lines and political devices ripple across Texas. Commentary notes Bryan's loyalty to Bryan and opposes mining law while referencing figures like Governor Campbell and Judge James B. Wells. Reports from San Antonio Republic, Memphis Commercial Appeal, and New Orleans Times-Democrat mention cotton crop progress amid local factors.
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San Antonio
Memphis Commercial Appeal
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Farmers' Union Officers Elected at Leonard School House Meeting
Brazos County Farmers' Union held a productive meeting at Leonard school with all officers and members pleased with outcomes. New officers named include W L Edge president from Cottonwood R L Buchanan vice president from Steep Hollow and J W Hall secretary treasurer from Steep Hollow. The warehouse committee Morgan Lloyd Cooper Hall and Hall met at the courthouse to discuss plans for a city warehouse after last year's property acquisition.
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Leonard School House
I. M. Gook
Brazos County
W. L. Edge
Cottonwood
R. L. Buchanan
Steep Hollow
J. W. Hall
Farmers’ Union Warehouse Committee
W. H. Morgan
Joe Lloyd
Jas. Cooper
J. W. White
T. P. Hall
Union
Public Installation of Hemphill Lodge Officers No 452 Wheelock
Public program in Wheelock Texas July 22 1908 begins at 10 a m with lodge assembly and march to the public stand Prayer by the chaplain Welcome by D W Gardner Response by T A Searcy Installation by T A Searcy Barbecued dinner at 12 30 Masonic address by Hon W C Davis at 2 p m Address by J Felton Lane at 3 p m Baseball game at 4 p m Band provides music All invited
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Hemphill Lodge
Wheelock
Texas
D. W. Gardner
T. A. Searcy
W. C. Davis
J. Felton Lane
Byg Fishing Party Heads for Hall's Lake Trip
A large group departed yesterday afternoon for Hall's Lake for several days of fishing. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Nunn, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myers, Mrs. N. M. McDougald, and many others.
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Hall's Lake
T. C. Nunn
Frank Myers
N. M. McDougald
Willie McDougald
Alma
Nellie Cole
Hazel Adams
Corine James
Bessie Nall
Frances Chance
Sadie Mawhinney
Mary McInnis
Helen DeMaret
Helen Peverley
Irene Beard
Clarence Vick
Roy Nunn
John Collins
Harry Peverley
Roger Nall
Henry Roberts
Lawrence Parker
Derden Chance
Hudson Myers
Roland Nunn
DeWitt Graham
Narrow escape at depot as man clings to moving train
Mr. Ed Hall narrowly escaped serious injury at the . & G. N. Depot while trying to board Rockdale bound No. 102. He stood on the platform with a heavy suitcase as the train moved, slipping away from the wheels and falling among bystanders before continuing on.
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Ed Hall
G. N
Hall
Rockdale
Standersby
Revival Opens At Cottonwood Baptist Church
A revival meeting began Sunday night at Cottonwood Baptist Church and will continue for a week or longer. Daily services led by Rev. J. M. Bullock and Rev. Mr. Smith of New Biden, Robertson County, are planned.
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Cottonwood Baptist Church
J. M. Bullock
Mr. Smith
New Biden
Robertson County
Fin-Feather Club Improves Clubhouse Facilities
Contractor R. S. Taylor completed extensive Fin-Feather clubhouse improvements costing about $2000. The upgrades include a 23 by 45 foot dancing hall a bowling alley 13 by 77 feet and gallery extensions making the building more complete and commodious.
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R. S. Taylor
Dan Danforth and Bertha Roberts Wed in City Ceremony
Announcement confirms the marriage of Dan Danforth of Goliad to Bertha Roberts at the bride's parents home in the city on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony took place at 2 o'clock with attendees from local families.
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Dan Danforth
Goliad
Bertha Roberts
W. J. Roberts
Local Market Quotations for Produce and Livestock
The market lists prices for poultry meat and eggs with several ranges. Cows, calves, hogs, and hides show per pound and per item rates. Vegetables and fruits include tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, muskmelons, peas, and peppers with per unit or per basket pricing.
Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee Meets
The Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee met with Chairman John K. Parker presiding. They prepared the state and county primary ticket for July 25 and appointed presiding officers for each precinct. Delegates to the county convention on August 1 were filed by precinct with multiple nominees listed for Cottonwood Batt's Store City Hall and Courthouse.
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Brazos County
Democratic Executive Committee
John K. Parker
A. J. Edwards
J Harris
E. R. Lloyd
T. H. Boyder
J. W. Batts
W. D. Yardley
J. F. Ettle
Millican
E. P. Miller
Wellborn
A. W. Boyder
M. M. Burford
Harvey
Kurten
Cottonwood
Jay Harris
Edge
Jas. Wilson Jr
Batt
Mose Lipscomb
W. D. Lawrence
W. S. Wilson Jr
Sam Holden
Jeff Castles
Bill Blanton
Batt’s Sttore
S. D
Dr Gilbert refuses to resign as A&M College surgeon
The Texan report details Dr. Joe Gilbert’s公开 correspondence with A and M College board after being asked to resign. He mails a letter to President Leggett asserting he will not resign and will leave action to the board. Also notes nine Chinese men found dead in a sealed box car en route from San Francisco to Pittsburgh and Bishop Seth Ward’s upcoming trip to Asia for Methodist missions duties.
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Austin
Texas
Joe Gilbert
A. and M College
Leggett
Gilbert
Bee
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Baird
Abilene
Seth Ward
Houston
Japan
Corea
China
Republicans Halt Brazos County Ticket Plan in 1908
Bryan Texas July 11 1908 The Republican Executive Committee of Brazos county decided not to issue a county ticket due to no candidate filings Precinct conventions are set for July 25 and the county convention for August 1 to ratify the precinct actions Representation includes Millican Wellborn College Bethel Kurten Tabor West Bryan Batt's Store and more The committee aims to follow its county chairman recommendations in a harmonious session signed by E W Knox Crim Rep Ex Com Brazos Co and B E Bowen Secretary
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E.j.fountain
Bryan Morning Eagle
Bryan
Carnes & Wallace
Congress
Rufus Hardy
A. J. Harper
W. R. Boyd
W.W. C. Davis
20Th District
A. G. Board
J. D. Conlee
Geo. R. Wicker
H. O. Jones
J. C. Bennett
J. H. Suber
A. A. Dean
Lamar Bethea
T. W. Parker
W. Wipprecht
J. W. Barron
J. H. McCollough
MO. M. Lawrence
Ss. W. Buchanan
W. C. Boyett
Henry Berger
J. B. Priddy
O. L. Wilcox
Cc. Blume
Archie L. Smith
Chas. H. Vance, JR
Justice
L. D. McGee
W. Gillie Mitchell
Co. L. Baker
Guffey
Salado
College
Beaumont Enterprise
Jno. M. Ackerman
Imperial State
United States
trans-Pecos
Chisos
Lehn & Fink
Riviera
Zac
Emmel & Maloney
Farmers’ Union Officers
BYG Fishing Party
J. F. Eaves
Law Henderson
Court House
the Smith Drug Co
J. A. McQueen
Bryan, Texas
First National Bank
J. W. Howell
Guy M. Bryan, Jr
H. O. Boatwright
F. M. Law
L. L. MelInnis
Cashies
Maryland Casualty Company
Fidelity & Casualty Company
Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation
Metropolitan Casualty Ins. Co
GEO. A. Adams Insurance
Ife
Horse Kingdom
Blondwood
Texas Grattan
Joe Bailey
S. W. Higgs
J. W. Rawls
Mgr
Higgs
B. Hudson
W. W.wilson
Franklin, Tex
Hudson
Wilson
Franklin
Brazos
Robinson Counties
Moses Hughes
A. & M. College
Providence Church
George Platter
Navasota
V. B. Hudson
Wilson & Erskine Wellborn
Brazos Valley Horse and Mule CO
O.e.dubose
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