Death of James W. Scott Industrious young farmer dies in Providence
James W. Scott, a 32 year old farmer from Providence and Brazos county native, died at his home 2:18 AM after brief illness. He married Willie Powers and leaves three children, his mother Mrs. M A Royall, a half sister Mrs. Lon Brockman, and three half brothers Ed Bennie and Johnnie Royall. Burial was at Newsome burying ground yesterday afternoon.
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J. H. Dowling
Providence
The
Eagle
James W. Scott
Scott
Brazos County
Willie Powers
M. A. Royall
Lon Brockman
Bennie
Johnnie Royall
Newsome Burying Ground
Prayer Chain craze ridiculed by Christian Advocate
The Christian Advocate editor criticizes the ongoing Prayer Chain fad noting its seriousness and threat to those who ignore it. The piece argues the missive is harmless in itself but fear and pressure keep it alive, and the Advocate says they discard samples rather than publish them.
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Eagle
Christian Advocate
Advocate
Appointing Power Vested In the Clerk Not the Court
Austin report says the clerk of the supreme court, F. T. Connerly, issued a letter stating the anti nepotism law gives the deputy clerk appointment power to Captain John S. Myrick. Chief Justice Gaines’ reply confirms the clerk, not the court, makes deputy appointments. The piece also notes the senate committee on constitutional amendments, Judge N. Stedman’s opposition, Texas Independence Day observances, and a lack of quorum in the senate.
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Austin
F. T. Connerly
Supreme Court
Gaines
John
Myrick
Brown
Connerly
Senate Committee On
N. Stedman
House
Senate
Dallas Charter Hearings Shape City’s Waterworks and Bonds
Dallas delegates held an extended hearing with citizens and council committees on a proposed city charter. The council urged fifty year franchises and a bond limit of four million dollars with water receipts pledged for extensions. Alderman Read opposed the council’s positions and defended the charter convention committee’s goals.
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Austin
Dallas
Lewis and Smith
Read
Charter Convention
Charter Convention Committee
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Eagle
S. S. Clay transfers to J. W. Terrell and others 160 acres in J. D. Millican league for 2500 dollars. O. J. Bradley to A. G. Beard, interest in lots 4 and 5 in block 174 for 170 dollars. Vic. Achille and others to Leono Cash, Xs in G. H. Coleman league. Petranella and wife to Said Lista, 94 acres in A. Jr. league for 66.50 dollars. Altamare et al to Jno. Morello, 60 acres in Moses Bain league for 1500 dollars.
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T. R. Batte
S. S. Clay
J. W. Terrell
J. D. Millican League
O. J. Bradley
A. G. Beard
Vic. Achille
Leono Cash
G. H. Coleman
Gio Petranella
Said Lista
Altamare Et al
Jno
Numerous thefts charged at Levy Bros store
Tom Mason, colored, employed at Levy Bros., was arrested and jailed on a theft charge of goods valued over fifty dollars. McGee’s bond was set at 250 dollars. Will Shannon, colored, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was fined. The Eagle saw recovered items from eight or ten houses, mainly floor coverings and chairs, valued about two hundred dollars. Levy could not determine how long the pilfering had continued.
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Tom Mason
Levy Bros
McGee
Will Shannon
Shannon
Eagle
Levy
Lionel Decle Dies In London
Lionel Decle, noted English traveler, newspaper co operator, and author, died in London on March 2, with reports confirming his passing.
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London
Lionel Decle
Bryan Wins Fast Broom Ball Game At Local Rink
A Calvert team met the local boys in a broom ball match last night. Bryan secured a 15 point victory in a 20 minute contest with a 10 to 5 final score. Seven players per side participated in the fast paced game.
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Calvert
Bryan
Insurance Change as J F Mitchell Takes Over Bryan Office
Mr J F Mitchell assumes control of the Bryan insurance business formerly run by Jno A Moore Jr. The newly acquired agency writes Fire, Accident, Health, Burglary, Boiler and Plate Glass insurance and bonding. Moore retires to focus on Buchanan Moore Company, while Mitchell, with eighteen years in Bryan, seeks continued public favor and patronage.
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J. F. Mitchell
Jno. A. Moore Jr
Mitchell
Bryan
Eagle
Moore
Buchanan-Moore Company
Imperial and Imperative Command of Christ sermon
A Christian Church notices Pastor Challenner will preach tonight with the morning subject The Imperial and Imperative Command of Christ. Board meeting at 4 p.m. Bible school at 9 30 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m.
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The
Christian Church
Challenner
Christ
Bible School
Card to Bryan Pressing Club Offers Four Suits Monthly
A local offer provides a card for $1.50 entitling the holder to four suits pressed per month, with payment required in advance.
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Bryan
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Haswell’s Book Store
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Texas
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H. E. Peverley
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Clephan
Hunter
Chatham
Eisenmay Milling Company
Springfield, Mo
Missouri
ED Hall
Emmel & Maloney
Progressive Druggists
J. M. Caldwell
Bryan, Texas
Hilger
Brazos Valley
C. L. Hilger
Royal Owl
Tennessee Triumph
Sanders Bros
C. E. Bullock & CO
Foster
W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies Country
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Rockies
Great Central
Atlantic States
North Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Pacific Slope
Charles Todaro
L. Lobello
Bryan Street
FOLEY
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Chicago
M. H. James
R. H. Harrison
Emmet & Maloney's Drug Store
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