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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
2
The June 19 1901 issue reports Orange is building a monstrous mill. At a recent wedding the couple received thousand shares of oil stock as a gift. Ministers say China’s difficulty is near settlement as powers prepare for action. The empress dowager’s freer rule could worsen conditions for those she dislikes.
The Ira O Wyse oil company purchasing land from the Hogg Swayne syndicate signals a possible Beau mont refinery venture. Wyse, a longtime independent foe of Standard Oil, aims to test refinable qualities amid mixed expert views on profitability.
The Central Texas Teachers Association will hold a summer normal starting July 8 and ending August. Families wishing to hire teachers for board should send names, number of teachers, whether ladies or gentlemen, and weekly rates. Signed H. Hickman.
Phrce experienced barbers econ stali ready to serve the public at the Union shop. Just received fresh shipment Huy ler's fine candies at McDougald's Drug store.
Prof. H. H. Harrington of the University of Indiana Military College reports a rich glass sand deposit in Grimes county found with kaolin clay. He calls it a potentially great glass and porcelain resource, noting it is the only known deposit of its kind in the state. The sand body is about 24 feet thick near the surface, spanning a wide area between Anderson and Lamb Springs.
A compact item lists numerous hotel arrivals including Alonzo Carter Corsicana W O Garrison H F Ray W F Pace Dallas Dryden Williams E S Rugg C W Carr Houston B F Amos Sheboygan L Barnstein Paris J H Walker Quincy J E Naughton San Antonio P P McManus Birmingham J E Semple Navasota J E Sluder Walnut Spring W P Hager Jr New Orleans J F Patillo Waco J W Pinkerton Mumford W V Hanway Dallas OH Weissinger Waco
A list of individuals including D R Hibbitts W H W Hibbetts Madisonville S W Moseley Corsicana H Kurten Jr Kurten A L Roberson G W Robertson Cross J Q Adams Willow Hollow Ike Spikes Jake Shields Rogers Prairie J H Porter Caldwell appears in the court or civic roster.
Parents urged to enroll children before June 25 as census closure looms. Office of the city secretary notes a fee of 5.15 dollars per scholastic age child and requests immediate contact with City Secretary C. M. Spell.
Notice to the public stating that despite other ice dealers quitting deliveries the firm will not raise prices. They promise better and prompt service once new wagons and scales are acquired and ask for continued patronage.
To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Sour Stomach or Heartburn, take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are authorized to refund money if they fail to cure. Price 50 cents. M. H. James, the leading druggist, Bryan, Texas.
W R Cavitt reports in Bryan in 1900s style that Prof Dumble, former Texas state geologist, sees oil bearing belts near Lamb Springs in Grimes county and along Brazos river in Robertson and Brazos counties. He suggests 100 residents invest 10 000 dollars to hire an expert and sink a well on land to test prospects with land reverting if no oil found.
The first attempt to tow coal laden barges from Philadelphia to Cuba will start early this week with the tug Cuba towing the barges Matanzas and Cardenas each carrying 100 tons toward Havana. The venture could revolutionize West India trade though winter months and hurricane season limit operations.
The annual shoot runs June 19 20 and 21 1901 at Wooten Wells Texas with gun clubs traveling from Houston Austin Waxahachie Ennis Corsicana Waco Dallas Hempstead Calvert Marlin Bryan and other points. Bryan to Wooten Wells and return on H T C fare 2 10 dollars. W S Wilson agent. E T Pugh agent for the Hammond typewriter best made ask to see it work.
An advertisement offers Quinoria to cure chills fever or malaria in four days. It promises refunds from druggists if not effective. Price is 50 cents per package. M H James, leading druggist, Bryan.
A historical ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe throat and lung ailments. It claims the product heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, eases coughing, and ensures rest. The ad urges trying one bottle and notes wide druggist endorsement and sale by Wilson-Jenking Drug Co.
The advertisement promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion with a refund guarantee if not cured. Price is 50 cents per package, and M. H. James, a Bryan Texas druggist, is named as the leading seller.
The notice offers 300 acres adjoining the A and M College road described as very desirable land in the county. It highlights premium hill land, excellent location near two major state railroads, and future Bryan developments including a railroad, Arceline Convent, Free Will Baptist College, Central Texas Fair, and a cotton factory likely nearby, making the property valuable.
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