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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
2
Hunter and Chapman announce King Quality Shoes for men with unmatched quality style and finish at 3 50 4 00 and 5 00. A complete line of Oxfords and Shoes in the newest spring styles has just opened.
Bryan fire fighters gathered last night with President Ernest Ettle presiding and Secretary Charles Jenkins at the desk. Officers elected include A. E. Worley foreman Fritz Braatz first assistant Emmet Cole second assistant Ernest Ettle president A. B. Sandifer vice president C. E. Jenkins secretary B. F. Leman treasurer Joe Hesme day driver Claude Dawson night driver. Jenkins elected delegate to the Firemen's State Convention at McKinney in May with Hamilton alternate. Jenkins expected to be fourth vice president of the state association.
Dr. E. D. Mouzon pastor of the First Methodist Church of San Antonio spoke at Carnegie Hall under the Allen Academy Y M C A to aid fundraising for an organ in Sunday devotional sessions. He urged self sacrifice and living to true ideals, noting the mission of a man is to be as God intended, with references to literature art and history. Dr Mouzon is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mike and accompanied by his son Edwin.
At a Sunday service Rev. Jas A Challenner appointed a committee to approach the mayor and business league about inviting the Texas State Christian Missionary Convention to meet in Bryans in June 1908. The 1907 meeting is set for Ft Worth in early June and 500 to 1000 delegates are expected. Delegates typically are hosted for lodging and breakfast with meals taken offsite.
Austin reports preparations for Hon. W. J. Bryan's March 29 address to the legislature. A reception committee is named. The House backs a $10,000 bill to destroy wheat field pests and engrosses measures on auto speed limits and a $50,000 home for feeble minded children. The Senate debates platform demands, potential extra session, and a conference on a $150,000 home for dependent wives and widows of Confederate veterans. It also engrosses Holsey's bill to create a board of pharmacists.
Discussion centers on hosting a major convention with religious gatherings cited as beneficial for the town and schools. Bryan notes past gains from such events and urges suitable facilities to accommodate attendees.
Brazos Lodge No. 64 of the Knights of Pythias will hold a called meeting tonight at 8 o'clock for the good of the order. All members are urged to attend. W S. Wilson Jr., C C.
Bryan Texas city council adopts an ordinance prohibiting dogs from running at large without a muzzle after ten days. Violations carry a fine from five to twenty five dollars. The city marshal is authorized to kill dogs found at large without a muzzle once the ordinance takes effect. Dated March 7 1907.
The Bryan city council enacts an election for City Officers Marshal Secretary and three council members to be held at City Hall on the first Tuesday in April as prescribed by the city charter ordinances and state election laws. Mayor J. E. Butler signs on March 8 1907 with City Secretary Frank Clarke.
E L Beard proprietor of Bryan Pressing Club advertises first class all round tailoring and soon electric iron service upon availability. Patronage welcomed with satisfactory work. Also notes new Perfect Foot Ideals ladies spring footwear arriving at Webb Bros. 30.
A locomotive boiler exploded as a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train passed Metuchen New Jersey on March 11 killing engineer William J. Sisher and brakeman S C Smith. Several workers were injured while fires broke out in Hahn's drug store and McCutcheon's pharmacy two blocks away but were contained. Patsy Martin, a station operator, was slightly injured.
In Yalta Crimea on March 11 Colonel Dumbadze commandant of the garrison was slightly wounded when a bomb was thrown from an upper window at his carriage. His adjutant and coachman were seriously injured. The bomber killed himself after the attack.
In Sofia on March 11 M. Pet koff premier and minister of the interior was assassinated. The incident marks a major political shock in Bulgaria with reactions from government circles and observers. The city remained tense as authorities begin inquiries into the motive and suspects.
Alvin Strickland twenty three of Dallas was fatally injured at the Portland cement works when his hands were drawn into belting Monday morning. Both arms were torn off before the machinery could be stopped and he died shortly after at the scene.
A newborn was dug up south of Paris Texas on a creek bank, appearing buried about three days earlier. Police and investigators examine the site for clues surrounding the infant’s death and origin.
In the absence of the pastor Dr I F Betts Rev C R Lamar preached two sermons to the Methodist congregations. Rev Lamar formerly pastored Bryan church and has many friends in the city. First Baptist pastor Dr George B Butler announced revival by Dr H C Risner of Tyler starting March 31. Butler to deliver a Knights of Pythias sermon next Sunday at 11. C M Bell F M Law and J B Stevenson lead lodge arrangements. S. H. Dunlap & Co begin tearing down gun shop machinery to install four 80 saw guns with new boiler and engine and stock lumber for a new yard office adjacent to the yard and gin.
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