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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1905
Page
3
North bound trains list times like 1:88 p.m. and 12:46 a.m. South bound trains show 8:40 p.m. and 2:48 a.m. The I. & G. N. schedule notes No. 11 arrives 4:35 p.m. and No. 12 arrives at dawn.
A long list of residents visiting Houston and nearby towns, including Steve Moss Frank Higgs and many others. Several moved between Hearne Franklin Waco and Galveston area with visits, returns, or temporary runs to see relatives. A rental ad, a shoe repair offer, a marriage license issued, and a few local events appear among the routine city notices.
E J Fountain & Co promotes exclusive Togo Blend tea from the east in Bryan with nationwide appeal. Regular price one dollar per pound but a limited time sale at 75 cents per pound invites ladies to visit the Fountain store and sample the superior blend.
The Bryan Eagle announces the Academic & Collegiate Institute of Bryan as winner of the library contest with 182 840 votes to 157 924 for Allen Academy and others. The A C Institute gains ownership of a 142 volume historical and classical library and is praised for benefiting students. Local firms Burt Norwood to Chaney Bros contributed to the contest.
Proposals invite sealed bids by Jno. M. Lawrence or H. G. Rhodes for 125 merchantable wood cards to be delivered to Bryan public schools. Bids due by 12 noon Saturday July 1 and opened at Jno. M. Lawrence & Co. in Bryan Texas. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Rev. A. M. Stewart expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and supporters for their hard work in the Institute library contest. He credits the A. and C. Institute friends and donors of the splendid library for his success and appreciation.
Mrs Milton Carson of Newkirk arrives in Guthrie with five children seeking a pardon from Governor Ferguson for her husband serving a term in the penitentiary for horse stealing. She claims he is innocent and notes she lacks support while being aided by Kay county commissioners.
South McAlester June 24. Tribal Tax Collector Lowry arrived and said he would start collecting taxes due including back taxes. Businessmen intend to pay under protest rather than resist.
A city girl in Denison asks if a cow’s bell signals dinner for the calf. A youngster wonders if the little cows provide condensed milk. Also notes a fire loss and new cottage project, local game date, cleaning product ad, and routine church services.
Lawton June 24 Preliminary trial of J M Bilton merchant of Waurika and his nineteen year old son Joe before Judge Hussey. The boy was discharged while both faced joint charges in the killing of P A Cox a Fort Worth commercial traveler. The father remains held without bond awaiting grand jury action.
Was With Perry New York June 24 Thomas Hide one of the last survivors of Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan in 1850 is dead at his Brooklyn home at age seventy nine. He was born in England.
Wong Gee, the only Chinese resident of Muskogee, leaves town after paying a $24 Creek tribal tax. He packed his grip, completed laundry entrusted to him, and plans to return to San Francisco.
St Louis reports Max Gumperts a bookmaker and two assistants were arrested on June 24 for violating the anti betting law. The trio faces charges related to illegal bookmaking operations in the city.
Cut prices on linen clothing. Forty three men's linen suits valued at 3 50 to 5 dollars now 2 dollars per suit. Thirty six men’s odd linen coats valued 1 to 2 dollars now 7 figures. Boys’ odd wash coats 25 and 50 cents. Boys’ wash pants 2 cents to close at 15 cents. Webb and Bro.
In Little Rock on Friday the game between New Orleans and Little Rock was forfeited to New Orleans after manager Gears refused to remove Taylor from the field following an ejection by Umpire Black. Black had to be escorted to his hotel by deputy sheriffs amid near mob action. Memphis beat Shreveport 4 to 2, then 8 to 6. Montgomery 5, Atlanta 8.
The article highlights Yellowstone National Park wildlife and the friendly bear family near hotels, aided by federal protection. It notes a side trip rail rate of 49.50 from Ogden or Pocatello, summer access June 1 to 19, and mentions tours from Texas and the South linked to the Lewis and Clark Exposition and Fort Worth Denver connections.
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