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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
2
Brazos County Singing Convention releases rules for the Wilson and Derden cup and convention banner to be contested at Steep Hollow on July 3 and 4 1909. Choirs must be regularly organized members of the convention with at least eight singers and three pieces.
Rev Edwin D. Hamner of Bay City Texas led both morning and evening services delivering uplifting sermons that impressed attendees. Rev Dr Johnson from Handley Texas, representing the American Baptist Publication Society, preached at the Baptist church Sunday night on Why I am a Christian and plans to visit all county churches and Sunday schools in the Society’s interest.
The district court opened at 9 am with Judge J C Scott. The grand jury reconvened after Friday noon adjournment. The weekly petit jury was empanelled and dismissed for the week. Ned Jones versus Gulf Colorado Santa Fe railroad was withdrawn and dismissed. Joe Groginski versus Wm Koppe ended with a $3500 verdict plus costs and foreclosure. The grand jury added two more misdemeanor indictments.
Madisonville March 6 W F Bookman owner of the Madisonville Meteor sold the meteor printing plant to W L Turner a former editor who has been living in Alvin. Bookman will move to Dallas to run the Bookman Printing Company. Price brick building work halted due to material shortage. Farmers State bank directors meet next Tuesday to decide timing for a new brick banking building. Telegram received from Cozy Bryan Texas about Curran Comedy Co performances and temperance lecture.
Bryan merchant Coulter announces a large lot of boys clothing priced from 2.48 to 7.50 with the latest styles, colors, and cuts. Each suit includes two pairs of pants to extend wear and appeal to budget-minded parents.
The Bryan Athletic Club held a Sunday meeting electing John Daly as president and Ered Kohler, Will Holmes, and Jim Thomas to officer roles. They plan to paint and paper the hall and install shower baths to improve comfort during the hot summer days.
Hon W C Davis asks the Eagle to publish that all parties seeking Notary Public appointment must file their names with the county clerk of Krazos county who will forward the list to him in Austin at once. Immediate action required as applicants will govern themselves accordingly.
Builders are adding wooden stairs on the rear of MM H James drug store to access second story offices. A door will be cut at the stairhead to provide easy entry to Dr Geo R Taber’s rooms in that part of the building.
Orleans La March 8 fair and colder with freezing temperatures at night Thursday forecast generally fair daytime conditions expected in the area with cool air mass moving in from the north. Citizens advised to prepare for sharp temperature drops and possible frost.
Express shipment of Tic all silk Cape De climes bought at a sacrifice on sale this week for 49c. Wilson & Der den.
A brief notice invites customers to view our collection of Genuine hand turned ankle strap pumps. It highlights a forthcoming line and asks readers to request a showing of the products.
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