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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
3
Railroad time card for H and T C and for A G N schedules shows northbound and southbound times. Local notes include visits, illnesses, trips, and advertisements for lumber, insurance, and housing. Multiple residents from Navasota, Calvert, Rosprim, Wellborn, Mumford, Tabor, Reliance, Crowell, Hempstead, Dallas, and Galveston are mentioned with daily activities and business.
Constable H H Coleman of Cald Well came home after days away. Mrs J T Hanway, her two children and mother Mrs W A Bants arrived from Denton. Miss Bula Elliott and J W Wiley returned to Tabor after a visit. Jack Shelburne finished at Hill's Business College Dallas and came home. R E Bishop of Bedias in city en route home from Austin. Jack J Conway of Steep Hollow very ill and not expected to live. W J Higgs and family with others returned from a two day fishing trip on the Little Brazos at Mumford crossing.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 4 p.m. for Hammett H. South aged 35 native of Brazos county. Rev. J. B. Turrentine officiated with Woodmen of the World order representation from Millican and Bryan camps. Survived by mother two brothers and three sisters. Interment in Bryan cemetery. Local and visiting Woodmen attended alongside Millican and Wellborn members.
Announcement that Mr. Joseph W. Batts married Mrs. Mary Lawrence in Dallas on Wednesday upon returning to Bryan. The quiet ceremony at the Presbyterian church was officiated by the pastor. Both have many Bryan friends who offer hearty congratulations for a prosperous life together.
Georgia Whitehurst, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Whitehurst, fell from a tree while playing yesterday afternoon and sustained a dislocated elbow. Dr W H Oliver treated the injury and said it would be painful for several days but not serious.
Key events are listed including the death of Dutch Admiral Von Tromp near Texel in 1653 and Andrew Johnson’s death in 1875. Also noted are the first American patent in 1790, Plattsburg’s capture in 1813, and the completion of the London bridge in 1831. The 1893 Australian Federation conference and other mid late 19th to early 20th century happenings are mentioned.
College Station Texas July 29 It is announced the board of directors of the college will meet at Corpus Christi on August 7 for a two day session. The budget reports from all departments including experiment stations, and the dean and president’s recommendations will be considered.
Secretary Jane reports over a hundred students enrolled for the freshman class of 1908 1909 far exceeding last year’s figures. Mrs J C Nagle travels to South Carolina then plans an extended visit with Washinton relatives. J E Lear returns from Arkansas in the electrical engineering department. E J Kyle returns from a two weeks fishing trip on the Blanco. J W Carson arrives from Dallas and departs for Austin after supervising feed control. R P Marsteller handles veterinary work in absence of Dr Mark Francis, while pursuing stock disease experiments.
The historic San Gabriel camp ground near Milam and Williamson lines becomes active again as Rev. James A. Challener opens a two week revival at the First Christian church site. Campers arrive and expect a strong season with musical direction by Prof. Parnell and Bryan attendance.
A summer vacation program offers a round trip fare to all principal tourist points. Tickets go on sale July 30 31 and August 1 2 with a 25 day limit. Stopovers at pleasure and details on routes rates and sleeping car accommodations available from ticket agent I and G N R R 216.
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