Third term boomers face criticism in local scene
The Franklin Central Texan defends Representative Jake Goodman of Robertson county from Senator Bailey’s criticism at the Dunn barbecue. An Epworth League encampment is expected to draw ten to twelve thousand attendees in Corpus Christi. A Japanese man was caught taking photos of soldiers and their equipment at Camp Mabry, with unclear motives.
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The
Franklin Central Texan
Jake Goodman
Robertson County
Bailey
Dunn
Corpus Christi
Farmers' Congress draws attendees but fewer passes issued
L. E. Allen and Frank W Stallworth returned from College Station where they spent a day at the Farmers' Congress. The congress was well attended though not as large as in past years when passes were issued. Attendees now seek value from the congress rather than just the ride, according to the Marble Democ rat.
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L. E. Allen
Frank W Stallworth
College Station
Farmers’ Congress
Congress
Marlin Democrat
Saloon Change Brunswick: Hamilton Purchases Ford’s Main Street
Mr John Hamilton buys Mr W T Ford’s saloon on Main street with transfer delayed until Monday. Ford plans to stay in Bryan until next spring at the house he currently runs. Hamilton also sells half interest behind the First National Bank to Joe Kosh. firm to be Hamilton and Kosh. Hamilton seeks continued public favor and patronage.
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John Hamilton
W. T. Ford
Main Street
Ford
Bryan
Hamilton
First National Bank
Joe Kosh
Hamilton & Kosh
Brazos County Praised as Hog Raising Country
H E Singleton president of the American Poland China Association told swine breeders at the Farmers' Congress in College Station that Brazos county is three to one better for hog raising than North Texas. He cited peanuts as superior hog feed and noted hogs on peanuts on the Howell stock farm gained a pound a day from August to February.
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H. E. Singleton
North Texas
American Poland China Association
Brazos County
Swine Breeders’ Association
Farmers’ Congress
Singleton
J. Webb Howell
Howell
Stabler Posts Bond Before Alabama Flight Home
Friends of Mal Stabler Jr learned he gave bond of 250 dollars on arrival in Monroeville Alabama to answer a grand larceny charge. He will return home to await trial in October then travel back to his native state for the case.
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Mal Stabler, Jr
Monroeville
Ala
Meachum Did Not Walk To Bailey Barbecue
A Bryan observer reports Senator McDonald Meachum was en route to Mr Dunn's pasture near Benchley to Bailey's address when no vehicles remained in Bryan for the barbecue. He walked in hot sun, slept at 2 pm, then rode out with a hacks and ponies to attend the Bailey table.
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Navasota Examiner
Bryan
McDonald Meachum
Benchley
Donald Martin
Edge-Hall-Smith Drug Co contest nears final count
In the Edge-Hall-Smith Drug Co contest another count was made yesterday afternoon with the final rounds to close Monday August 5. The race remains heated as supporters mobilize for a close finish and the final result awaits wide interest. Fas Hines advertises insurance and offers Dr Shoop Health Coffee imitations through J M Lawrence & Co, promising no real coffee in the product.
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Edge-Hall Smith Drug Company
Edge-Hall- Smith Drug Co
Dr. Shoop
J. M. Lawrence & Co
Christian Church Sunday Services and Bible School
Regular service schedule for the Christian church includes Bible school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 by J T McGee and Christian Endeavor at 8 p m.
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J. T. McGee
Christian Endeavor
Wood and ranch for sale near Bryan on I. G. N.
Auction and sale notice for 10,000 cords of wood in the stump eight miles from Bryan on the I. & G. N. Also 100 and 200 acre ranch tracts offered. Apply to J. L. Fountain. 200
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Bryan
G. N
J. L. Fountain
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church
Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 a m public worship at 11 a m and 8 15 p m with preaching by Dr Geo B Butler BP T 7 80 p m
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Bible
Geo. B. Butler
City of Bryan Seeks Depositary Bids for Next Year
At the August city council meeting in Bryan Texas bids will be received for a depositary to hold the city funds and school funds for the ensuing year as provided by law. City Secretary Frank Clarke notes the meeting is on the ninth day of August.
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City Council of
Bryan
Texas
Frank Clarke
First Methodist Church Sees Revival Conversions
Dr Betts returned from Durango Texas where he led a ten day revival with thirty to thirty five conversions and twenty seven additions to the Methodist church. Sunday services are listed with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 8 15 p m Epworth League at 7 30 p m. Additional church additions expected.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Betts
Durango
Texas
Japanese Expelled From Camp Mabry Amid Photo Surveillance
A Japanese national seen photographing Camp Mabry maneuvers and facilities was expelled after hours of surveillance. His camera and films were reportedly seized and destroyed. Lieutenant Charles B. Rainer lies in a division hospital in precarious condition after a runaway accident. Senator John Willacy spoke to the Texas national guard on militia benefits. General Meyer visited the target range and praised the army gun performance.
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Mikado
Camp
Mabry
Tex
Charles B. Rainer
First Texas Infantry
John Willacy
Texas National Guard
Meyer
Texas
Governor Campbell Addresses Farmers Union Picnic
Governor Campbell spoke to over 5,000 at the Cooper Farmers Union picnic and said Texas Democrats have nearly met their platform demands. He declared a war on trusts as the crowd watched the platform fall to the ground during his wagonbound address.
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Cooper
Tex
Farmers
Campbell
Texas
Antelope Run Down Near Tahoka in Odd Chase
In Lynn county Texas hunters in two cars pursued antelope for six to seven miles east of Tahoka in the John B Slaughter range. A large buck was roped from the front seat of the auto but later released due to legal prohibition on killing antelope. This rareRunning down and roping occurrence stands as a likely record.
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Tahoka
Tex
Lynn County
John B. Slaughter Range
Farmers' Union to Move Headquarters to Fort Worth
Announcement says Farmers' Union will relocate from Dallas to Fort Worth before the annual meeting in August. Temporary headquarters will be opened in the rooms of the factory club.
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Texas Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
The
Farmers’ Union
Dallas
Factory Club
Miraculous Escape From Elevator Fall
Dallas reports a 206 pound man named M Hartman fell from the ninth floor of the Praetorian building after an elevator broke. He escaped injury and calmly proceeded to repair the damage.
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Dallas
M. Hartman
Praetorian Building
Mr. Hartman
Death of Major W. J. Caven in Dallas at 73
Major W J Caven dies at his Dallas home after a lingering illness aged seventy three. A Harrison County representative twice in the state legislature and former president of the Central National Bank of Dublin. He moved to Texas from Georgia in 1859 with his parents and settled near Marshall.
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Dallas
W. J. Caven
Major Caven
Harrison County
Central Nat*ional Bank
Dublin
Texas
Georgia
Marshall
Senator Culberson Speaks to Van Zandt Confederates in Wills Point
In Wills Point Texas on July 26 Senator Culberson addressed about 15 000 ex Confederates of Van Zandt county. He made no reference to politics and the gathering paid growing tribute to the valor patriotism and statesmanship of the southern people.
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Wills Point
Tex
Culberson
van Zandt County
Ex Soldier John Overbeck Killed in Coweta Yard
In Coweta Oklahoma Territory July 26 John Overbeck a retired Federal soldier was found dead on a cot in his yard. An unknown assailant crushed his skull with a club presumably.
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Coweta
I T
John Overbeck
Lady Killed In Runaway at Oklahoma City
Mrs. C Brown wife of a prominent physician was killed when her carriage ran away and she was thrown from it in Oklahoma City on July 26. The tragedy left her almost instantly dead.
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Oklahoma City
Gas Struck in Mineral Wells Well Digging
Gas struck in the Boykin addition of Mineral Wells Texas at a depth of forty feet during digging a new well. The find occurred on July 26 and is noted as the immediate development of gas resources in the area.
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Mineral Wells
Tex
Boykin Addition
Man Dies During Hog Pen Construction Near Rosalie
Lewis Elson collapsed and died while building a hog pen near Rosalie in this county on July 26. Local authorities said no foul play is suspected.
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Clarksville
Tex
Rosalie
This County
Lewis Elson
Slain on Farm in Anson Texas Court Surrenders Suspect
J W Martin was shot to death on his Anson Texas farm. A renter named Lucas surrendered to authorities after the fatal shooting, with details of the case unfolding as investigators pursue motive and charges.
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Anson, Tex
J. W. Martin
Lucas
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