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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
2
A partial 1901 clipping notes a local claim of happiness in Alabama with a dramatic line about a man dying of joy from a melon. It cites naval actions at Santiago and a court case in Fisher County involving a breach of marriage. A list of names follows under Letter List Gent lemen.
The Col lege Station farmers Congress attracts numerous practical men for idea exchange. The Navasota Examiner notes the fading twilight of the Texas farmer and warns against disbanding volunteer guards, citing their role in maintaining order after events such as the Galveston storm.
Chinese indemnity of 450,000,000 taels about 315 million dollars would be paid to Powers from allocated revenues with annual reductions, secured by 4 percent bonds. The plan envisages complete payment by 1940.
An old advertisement promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets priced at 59 cents, claiming a money refund if they fail to cure dyspepsia. M. H. James, a druggist in Bryan Texas, is listed as a dispensing source.
The ad argues cheap cough remedies fail for severe lung issues and promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure. It claims the product heals tissues, destroys germ disease, eases inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep. Sold by Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co.
Desiring to break up housekeeping Mrs G G Nass offers for sale her place one block north of courthouse and a lot of handsome furniture including a piano three bedroom sets parlor dining room set tables easels hall tree chairs side board sewing machine cooking stove and more The place is well located for a rental and the furniture is clean new without scratches unusually handsome Prices very low Call and see Mrs Nass at residence 205
T. A. Searcy at Bryan Grocery Co advertises electric belts claimed to cure most illnesses with a guarantee. Charles Claydon notes cures and invites orders. Price one dollar. M. H. James Bryan Drug Co offers Quinoria chills malaria remedy with money-back guarantee, price fifty cents. Lemp’s Falstaff beer promotion ends the notice.
Major Henry Allen is named chief insular constabulary for Leyte and will organize the force. Captain Spellman is sentenced to two years for encouraging trading at a port. General Chaffee orders khaki uniforms and closed coats outside barracks with swords for active duty. Two Cebu policemen killed. firing continues. Provost Davis investigates.
A Seger telegram reports a threshing crew boiler burst near Seger, 15 miles south of Weatherford, killing John W. Peters Alfred White and Caleb Jones and injuring four others, two seriously. Cause cited as engineer failure to provide adequate water.
Secretary Long issues a general order forbidding all naval personnel to speak publicly about the court of inquiry requested by Rear Admiral W. S. Schley. The directive emphasizes discipline and restricts discussion outside official channels.
Simon Williams condemned to death for Deputy Sheriff Hawkins murder made a dash for liberty in the Monticello stockade. After a fierce fight with Deputy Kilpatrick Williams was shot, wounded, and died after a 100 yard chase. Kilpatrick is in critical condition from a wound to the groin.
A report from the copper district in northwest Beaver county details a discovery of a rich copper vein 18 inches thick in Long's canyon. Other finds are noted. The OCanizo smelter began operations Thursday and mining will proceed locally, avoiding a 115 mile ore freight to the railway for shipment to distant smelters.
In Chicago on July 29 a sack containing 1000 silver dollars weighing about 60 pounds disappeared from the Commercial National bank. Detectives have been assigned but made no progress as the sack was left outside the vault when the bank closed Saturday night and has not been recovered.
Louisvill e July 20 W H Johnson claimed inventor of an improved switchboard used by Western Union in 1855 died of apoplexy in Louisville. The report notes his Cleveland work and 1855 connection.
Washington obituary reports Rear Admiral John Irwin retired dying Sunday night after months of illness from a complication of diseases. He entered the naval academy in 1847 and had a distinguished war record.
In a July skirmish near Ve reeniging Colonel Garrett’s force captured 25 Boers along with several cattle and wagons.
In Frisco Texas on July 23 rain is reported as much needed. Local families and guests from Bryan Athens Elgin and Beaumont gather for socials and visits. Notables include Mrs. Nannie Weigel Miss Nancy Browning and J. W. Haygood with Intermittent trips and local recreation noted.
Mrs Proctor of Bryan visited Mrs Nannie Steele last week. Miss Kate Steele of Navasota visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Peverly. Mr and Mrs T P Battle came from Wellborn with Miss Pearl Lewis. Infant of Fritz Jerrichow died and was buried. A shower refreshed fields but did little to relieve dry ground. Mrs Rachel Symms celebrated 77th birthday with a barbecue. Mrs J R Straughan and children of Ennis visiting Beene family. A J Moore came fromArcadia for a home visit. After a week relatives left for Madisonville. Rev J P Skinner conducted Clyde Pool s funeral at Wheat cemetery. Clyde Poole died at home. loving child, prayers for bereaved parents. Cor.
Edge Texas July 22 The protracted meeting closed at Liberty Sunday with no accessions to the church. There was singing at Liberty Sunday. B F Moore and sister Miss Laura Moore visiting relatives. Earnest and Marvin Elliott were on the Prairie weekend. Jack Tobias of Kurten attended Liberty Sunday. Mrs Linnie Sheppard on sick list. Mr George House and wife with mother in Bedias.
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