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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes in Bryan Texas July 17 1907 that Jesse Grant a democrat and presidential aspirant is repeatedly mentioned as news. The item hints at political chatter and mocks a so called nature fakir amid desert scenes and mint blooms in Pollard hiatus areas.
A small five cent sandwich triggered a riot at the Jamestown exposition, leading to the destruction of five Greek restaurants. The turmoil reflected a heated War Path atmosphere that delighted the spirit of Old Powhatan.
Dr Henry C. Risner pastor of First Baptist Tyler earns a place among special attractions for the Baptist Young People's Union gathering at Palacios. An exege te and eloquent speaker, he recently lectured at the Kentucky Chautauqua on An Eagle Feather in Houston.
Grandma Lou McMichael died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. E M Dunlap in Millican. A devout Methodist, she was 87 and one of Millican’s oldest residents. She was an aunt of W H McMichael of Edge and G W McMichael of this city. Funeral services were led by Rev. W M Foster in Millican.
Bryan defeated Kosse 7 to 3 as Roy Nunn lifted a three bagger in the fourth to seal the lead. Bryan tallied three in the third, two in the fourth, and one in the fifth and sixth. Kosse added two in the second and one in the fourth. Pitching was strong on both sides with Parker fanning eight and Poindexter eleven.
Owen Shaw aged 22 died at his home near Steep Hollow after a several week illness from typhoid fever. He was married to Emma Hartsfield a year ago and leaves a wife his parents Major and Mrs J W Shaw and several siblings. A Baptist church member he was a diligent farmer and well regarded. funeral conducted by Rev J M Bullock yesterday at 5 PM.
Mr W W Mike wed Miss Amanda Cheshire in the city on Monday afternoon officiated by Justice L D McGee. The couple will reside here and begin their new life together as they settle in town.
A local dealer plans to relocate from North Main Street to a new site adjacent to the Italian Catholic church with stock from the former store being moved to the street frontage residence and store.
The Christian Observer cites Rev. Samuel T. Spear D D now seventy nine, who after five years of an hour daily Bible study before breakfast, reports spiritual growth, comfort in bereavement, and the belief that his deceased family remain absent only for a time. He finds renewed hope in God’s assurances of reunion in paradise.
The Col orado river remains confined to its banks, keeping the Salton sea from reforming. After record floods, Col Randolph’s levee holds, the river’s outlet to the gulf remains large, and the new flow sustains the sea level. Water fills the Imperial valley, where cantaloupes thrive as crops recover.
The Tryon Church announces a full day August 1 to mark its fiftieth anniversary with public worship. Rev G A Foster offers welcome at 9 30 a m followed by talks from former pastors and others. Dr Geo B Butler preaches at 11 a m dinner intermission, songs, and devotional exercises led by a committee including W F Odom and Joe M Zimmerman.
A Polish family near Bremond Texas lost their home and possessions when coal oil exploded after a roof collapse. A twelve year old girl was fatally burned. her mother suffered burns to hands and head. About $300 cash and all household goods were destroyed. the house loss was about $400.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad guilty of discriminating against Indian Territory shippers by routing cotton to South McAlester and blocking local deliveries. Gulf Compress suffered losses as cotton from nearby towns could not be delivered locally. The case found no rebating evidence.
William Corbett a farmer northeast of Oklahoma City swore out complaints after a horsewhipping by three masked whitecappers. He sought detainment of two men jailed for larceny of chickens as accomplices and said he was forced from his buggy on the Edmund route.
Albert Bailey, returning home near Mineola, was robbed by two African American men who asked for a ride. They took $17.91, were captured seven miles NW of town, brought to Mineola, pleaded guilty at Quitman, and were sent to the county farm with the money refunded.
In St Louis on July 16 officers of the Grey Eagle and two mates were taken after a mob confrontation. They were accused of striking a Black roustabout named Priest Deaman or Crying John and throwing him overboard where he drowned. Deaman’s body was not recovered.
The constitutional convention adopts the election ordinance setting September 17 for the state election. Voters will choose state officers and the constitution. Governor Frantz to issue an election proclamation soon.
James Berry longtime Arkansas comptroller under Governors Murphy and Clayton in the 1960s and early 1970s died at his daughter Mrs. William Cameron’s residence in Waco. He was 79.
In Everman south of Fort Worth a horse kicked Mrs. Granville Mitchell, breaking her neck and causing instant death. A coroner's inquiry was not mentioned.
In Fort Worth on July 16 a Mexican laborer was shot to death during a street affray near Handley. Police report details remain sparse as investigators seek witnesses and motives.
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