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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
The Texas Five Million Club advances regional development with a heavy print campaign. General Manager L Rockwell reports strong public response to the Rice night booklet Texas to Z and rapid turnover of club literature.
Hunter and Chatham invite shoppers to guess when the clock will stop on Saturday June 22 between 6 am and 10 pm. One guess per $1 purchase earns a Panama Hat prize. last contest awarded $5 shoes to Lank Spell. Entries accepted until 10 pm. clock face veiled all day and unveiled at 10 pm for the drawing.
At the commissioners court yesterday the Missouri Valley Bridge Co of Leavenworth Kansas represented by F E Hess of Dallas was awarded the grant bid for the Koppe’s Ferry Brazos river bridge at 17190 dollars. The contract requires eight months for completion and follows the company’s plans adopted by the court. Five bids were submitted.
J W Hunicutt yesterday afternoon bought the livery stable and business of Henry and Brogdon Brothers and will assume charge this morning. Hunicutt is an experienced liveryman promising to maintain the high standard and add improvements. Henry and Brogdon Brothers thank patrons and will expand their feed and grain operations to better serve the public with a larger stock and facilities.
Mr C G Walker of Bryan arranges a 20 to 30 day Mexico tour leaving between July 5 and 15. Pullman car and observation car provided, guided by a Mexican National railroad official. Tickets valid ninety days, with trip length flexible to suit most travelers. It will visit Mexico City and nearby points, aiming to be an ideal voyage. For details contact Mr C G Walker.
Judge Bryant appoints a federal receiver for the Wates Pierce company on stockholder Bradley Palmer's request. State officials protest federal jurisdiction, while a state court receiver remains in place. Judge Gaines of the state supreme court suffers a minor stroke but recovery is not serious. Thomas B Love, Dallas insurance commissioner appointee, plans staff changes on Sept 1 including a stenographer and a librarian.
Hon. Frank P. Sargent commissioner general of immigration, Superintendent of Public Buildings Fly of New York and Architect Wisdom of supervision depart ment No 5 of Washington visited Galveston to select a landing station site and plan construction. The 70 000 appropriation covers building costs only and funds for site work are pending approval.
Texas bankers visited the National Bank of North America to view Wall Street and the Stock Exchange from the floor. They then went to National City Bank to see The Red Mill at Kniebocker Theater, followed by supper at Cafe de Ambassadeurs and a Casino show Thursday night.
Waco June 20 Offi cers of the Texas Pharmaceutical association were all re elected J T Coulson Corsicana president Jacob Schradt Terrell vice president W Fearis Waxahachie second vice president Miss Virginia Brook Waelder third vice president R Walker Gonzales secretary treasurer home secretary H L Carleton Austin historian J W Carey Fort Worth member Galveston chosen as next meeting place July 17 19 1908
In Galveston on June 20 four men were arrested by city police for buying pools on horse races. The pool room employees were not detained, only the patrons inside were taken into custody.
Galveston notes postponed cases of parties accused of funding races at Turf Exchange until Saturday. Fort Worth reports the death of Dr. A P Brown former Texas Medical Association president. Galveston also records a probable neck wound on Robert Millet and a related arrest of W Menzel.
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