Bridges Repaired Across County Roads Under Court Action
County commissioners report progress on bridge repairs and contracts. Bridges on Bethel Pitts Bryan Reliance Hearne and other roads updated or awarded to contractors with costs and overseeing officials named. Also notes on breakfast table care and domestic tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter’s Creek
Bethel Road
RK. L. Weddington
Thompson Creek
Pitts Bridge
J. H. Suber
Big Creek
Millican
Allen Farm
J. H. Wallace
J. D. Fuller
Bee Creek
Macy Road
Dick Skains
Wickgon
Jones Iron Bridge
In Memoriam Ofilittle Hershel Eugene Andrews Died 1899
Obituary note for Hershel Eugene Andrews, infant son of Mr and Mrs J B Andrews, died in Bryan on June 10 1899 aged 1 year 3 months 15 days. Poem laments loss and hopes for heavenly rest, grief and farewell from grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofilttle Hershel Eugene
J. B. Andrews
Bryan
Eggs at Five Cents a Dozen Sale Ends Soon
A brief advertisement notes eggs priced at five cents per dozen while stocks last. The listing credits 201 John B. Mike as the contact or seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mike
Notice by Publication of Final Account in Brazos County
Final account of Eleanor Gregory estate filed by administrator W S Howell in Brazos County Texas. Court set to hear October 16 1899 at Bryan Court House. heirs may contest. Witness G W McMichael Clerk. Deputy E J Bruiser signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Elenor Gregory
W.S. Howell
Brazos County
Bryan
G. W. McMichael
G. W. McMicHart
Braxes County
Texas
E. J. Brurier
New Texas & Pacific Route Cuts Malvern Lay-Over
The Texas and Pacific Railway reorganizes service to Hot Springs Arkansas removing the Malvern lay-over. It offers two daily fast trains with Pullman Sleepers and new reclining Chair Cars, enhancing the best service yet for visitors to the Mineral Springs destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas & Pacific Railway
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Malvern
America
Fire destroys Grace hotel as wall collapses injuring many
Milwaukee July 19. Fire destroyed the Grace hotel a four story brick at Park and streets. About 25 firemen were injured with five feared dead. The collapse trapped men on the roof ladders and inside. Rescue crews moved injured to the emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Grace
Park and Streets
Ont
Watermelon Tragedies Prompt Farmwide Shootings in Arkansas
Reports from Little Rock dated July 19 describe nighttime raids on melon patches near Camden and Alma. In Camden, George Boyd killed John Gee and wounded Merritt during a raid. Near Alma, Andy Daugherty was seriously wounded when Tom Harrell and Jim Cody raided a patch. Harrell was killed and Cody wounded in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Camden
George Boyd
John Gee
Merritt
Alma
Andy Daugherty
Tom Harrell
Jim Cody
Daugherty
Harrell
Cody
Gas well at Santa Fe Springs roars to life again
Reports from Santa Fe Springs California describe a spectacular geyser in which water clouds rose about 200 feet while boulders mud and natural gas were released. Experts believe a large gas reserve may be tapped once the blockage is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Fe Springs
Congressmen Foss and Beehler Arrive to Welcome Admiral Dewey
In Trieste on July 19 Congressman Foss of Chicago and Lieutenant Commander Beehler naval attaché at Vienna arrived to greet Admiral Dewey. The reception marks a formal welcome by U.S. officials during the naval visit.
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Chicago
William A
Graham
Board of Education
Trieste
Congressman Foss
Beehler
United Legation
Vienna
Admiral Dewey
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Honiton
Gilmores
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Carnes
Commis
Sioners Court
Earth
Heaven
Jesus
Baroans
Dansby’s
Dansby
Todate Cracers
Telephone
California
Colonel Johnston
Louisville
St. Andrew's Church
William Preston Johnston
Confederate Organizations of
Tulane University
Johnston
John M. Kasson
William A. Snively
New Orleans
Pingree
Detroit
Detroits Street Railways
Common Council
Detroit Municipal Railway Company
London
Mary Ann Ansell
St. Albans
Taylorville
Ill
John Sellbach
Bear Creek Township
State Hospital
Will
Dewey
Bryan Eagle
Madisonville
John G. Walker
Eagle Office
Eiror Drive
Firaacoss
Tyler Haswell
Franklin Bros
Odd Fellow
John B. Mike Store
Ateu
Sys 'Ss and
Magnolia and Lemp Beer
Chas. Vesmirovski
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