I and G N Brazos Bottom Branch Proposed West of Bryan
Post Office records note city business leaders discuss a potential I and G N branch from west of Bryan to the Brazos River and down the bottom. They expect easy right of way and low costs, planning a visit to Palestine to seek General Manager Trice’s approval. Bryan could gain as a full freight division point on the Fort Worth division. The Eagle supports the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business League
K. of
P. Hall
Bryan
Brazos River
Brenham
Palestine
Trice
Ft. Worth
Schoolchildren Free Today at Opera House Meeting
The Chautauqua management requests the Eagle to announce that school children will be admitted free to the afternoon meeting at the opera house. All are cordially invited to attend and hear Miss Frank Miller, traveler and lecturer. She will speak to the children about any country they may select.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Eagle
Opera House
Frank Miller
Protect Your Pianos with Collier Moth Exterminator
Piano owners urged that ordinary moth balls fail against piano moths. Collier Moth Exterminator promises instant destruction and is endorsed by piano dealers and tuners. Sold under a strict guarantee by Smith Drug Co. 156-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Smith Drug Co
Immense Crowd Fills Baptist Church for Union Service
A large Sunday night congregation at the Baptist church heard Dr. West of the Presbyterian church speak on The Imminence of God and Rev. J. J. Tatum address The Expulsive Power of New Affection. Music by the Howard Payne quartet and soloists Marie Adams and Boaz accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. West
J. J. Tatum
Splendid Music
Baptist Church
Geo. B. Butler
Howard Payne
Marie Adams
Boaz
Quartette
Memorial Program Honoring Jefferson Davis Readings and Music
A March program features readings on Jefferson Davis life including Visit to Beauvoir After the War and Our Dead Chief. Vocal and instrumental solos and quartette performances with Mrs W S Wilson Mrs C L Hilger Miss Ira Maud Camp Miss Marie Adams and others accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Wilson
C. L. Hilger
Jefferson Davis
Ira Maud Camp
Beauvoir
M. W. Sims
Bartlett
Marie Adams
J. D. West
Servant of God
Mesdames Hilger
Wells and
Zuber
Four Swimmers Die In Dallas County Tragedy
Four persons drown in Dallas County incidents. Wiley Leroy and George Barker, both boys, perished while swimming in Ten Mile creek southwest of the county. Fred Young, a youth near Cedar Hill, drowned in a pool after cramps. John Clear, 67, a dairy employee, was found in the Trinity river six miles below the city. authorities say he may have deliberate intent to end his life.
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Dallas
Ten Mile Creek
Wiley Leroy
George Barker
Cedar Hill
Fred Young
John Clear
Trinity River
Clear
Count Sobieski Delights Chautauqua Audience
Attendance rose as Count Sobieski of Los Angeles spoke at the Chautauqua yesterday. The Polish exile and scholar delivered an afternoon lecture on Reminiscences of the Civil War and praised Jefferson Davis on his birthday, followed by an evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
L. S. Ross
Count Sobieski
Los Angeles
Cal
Poland
Count Sobelski
Sobelski
Polish Republic
Edna Nash Thompson
G. L. Hilger
W. C. Davis
Chautauqua Week Programs Highlight Ben Hur and Education Day
The schedule lists Education Day events on Tuesday June 4 with music by the Ladies Chorus and Mrs. Hilger and Mrs. Davis. Ben Hur Day on Wednesday June 5 features readings, concerts, and a dramatic concert tied to the Ben Hur entertainer troupe. Military Day Thursday June 6 includes lectures on The Mammoth Cave and arms limitation by Captain H H Sargent along with songs by a male quartet.
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Frank Miller
Miss Miller
Rubenstein
Grabel
Mammoth Cave
E. G. Shouse
H. H. Sargent
Swor Bros Minstrels debut in Dallas with new troupe
Swor Bros Minstrels, led by Bert and John Swor, staged their first Dallas performance Monday night. The group includes 25 vocalists and dancers, a 16 piece band, and will tour the southwest under a waterproof tent with D Arsey Campbell as interlocutor.
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Dallas Young Men
Dallas
Swor Bros
Bert
John Swor
United States
D’arsey Campbell
al G. Field
Minstrels
Frank Leonard
Herbert
Rogers
van and
Burr
West Bender
Albert
Jim Swor
Vanderbilts
Williams, Thompson and Hoey
Alamo Quarteite
Normal Opens Today for White Teachers in Bryan
The Bryan summer normal for white teachers starts at 9 am at the East Side public school building. Prof. W A Holland, Hearne superintendent, is conductor, with assistants Prof J D Willis and Prof T W Parker. Attending teachers and pupils may join the program and are urged to be present to begin work promptly.
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East Side
Prof. Holland
Bryan
W. A. Holland
Hearne Public Schools
Normal
J. D. Willis
T. W. Parker
Wight Accepts Internal Revenue Post Delayed Start
Pearl Wight of New Orleans Republican national committeeman accepts the post of commissioner of Internal Revenue to take effect December 1. He cites business matters to settle before assuming duties and a commission ad interim will be appointed by the president until then. His selection has been made but not announced.
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Internal Revenue
Washington
Pearl Wight
New Orleans
Louisiana
Wight
Davis' Day in Texas observed as Confederate leader birth anniversary
The ninety ninth anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth was observed as a legal holiday in Texas. State buildings banks and the post office closed across Austin and other locations. Advices say banks and post offices kept full or partial holidays and some rail offices gave a half holiday.
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Austin
Jefferson Davis
Railrroad
Danish Actress Slain by Jealous Husband at Aalberg Hotel
Jealousy motive cited as Smnila Cordakrum Nathanson, a celebrated Danish actress, was shot and mortally wounded by her husband at Hotel Aalberg in Jutland. He killed himself immediately after the attack, ending the deadly incident.
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Copenholden
Denmark
Smnila Cordakrum, Nathanson
Hotel Aalberg
Jutland
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Swors'’ Minstrels
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Prop'n Good
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