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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
3
No. H and T C Schedule lists 8 North bound at 1 38 p m 5 North bound at 12 46 a m 2 South bound at 3 40 p m 9 South bound at 2 48 a m 1 and G N Schedule shows 102 North bound at 12 54 p m and 101 South bound at 4 14 p m
Numerous short items note people from nearby towns visiting Marlin yesterday or on related business. Mentions include J. J. Jones of College, Sam Holden of Cottonwood, H. Morgan of Reliance, Miss Ludmila Hajek from Cameron, and many others, with ads for lumber, perfume, and a chicken sale.
Dr Ed Brice and W C Brice visit Marlin while Dr J B May and family tour Mineral Wells. Hunter & Chatham offer over 250 pairs of men and boys Ox fords at half price for Friday and Saturday to raise cash. Store reports strong trade and remaining stock under 150 pairs.
Jack Woods, arrested on assault with intent to murder, appeared before Magistrate McGee and admitted to bail for $250 to await grand jury. Mary Graves, a Black woman living north of town, was arrested by Deputy Baker after Josh Elmore accused her of taking $10. money recovered and she faces a misdemeanor theft charge.
Train excursion details for July 18 and 19 with return allowed by July 20. Information on rates available from I and G N agents. Also notice of Free Baptist Church Bryan services with preacher T C Ferguson inviting attendance and Sunday school at 10 am, prayer meeting Wednesday night.
The vocal music school held for ten days at Harvey by F. Y. Turner ended with a public dinner. An address by A. W. Buchanan of Bryan on "The Power of Music" highlighted the event. Turner noted about seventy five pupils enrolled and will open a twenty day session in Monger Limestone County after.
A crowd of about 1000 enjoyed the Millican barbecue on Thursday with good food and music at Woodmen hall. Stump speaking was avoided by agreement, candidates mingled with attendees, and Brazos county communities joined in a peaceful, well hosted event showcasing Millican hospitality.
Last night the Bohemian Club band gave a Friday park concert to a large audience. An ice cream supper by Methodist church ladies boosted donations for the church fund. The program featured marches, waltzes, overtures, two steps and a Schottische, with titles including Canadas March and The National March and Two-Step. Local merchants advertised Singer sewing machines and men’s low cut shoes in nearby notices.
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