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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
3
Train times list No. 8 and No. 5 northbound and No. 2 and No. 6 southbound schedules. Local notices report Tyler Haswell in Houston on business, several residents visiting from nearby towns, sales and ads for furniture and eggs, and community events including a spelling match and Epworth League tea. Citizens comment on sidewalk repairs at Eugene Edge corner and boll weevil farming notes.
The St Louis Browns, now in training in Texas, will play A and M next week. The game is expected to draw a large Bryan crowd if weather cooperates. The Eagle notes A and M’s showing with the New York Giants was strong, and with more practice they should hold their own against other Texas college teams.
A Houston meeting brings together leading Baptist ministers Dr M E Weaver Dr Os C Charlton and Rev B W Kendrick for addresses. Mrs E J Fountain Mrs J Webb Howell Mrs J E Ponder and Mrs J Allen Myers host a tea at Myers home Thursday 4 to 7 p m with Bazaar remnants for sale. Singer Sewing Machine ad promotes quality and styling with T A Satterwhite salesman.
Special to Bryan Morning Eagle reports New Orleans expects clear skies tonight and fair weather continuing into Wednesday with warmer temperatures.
An artful exhibit at Dame Fashion shines as Wilson and Derden unveil their Spring Millinery collection in Bryan. Elegant white and green decor frames hats from Fifth Avenue styles to Faustina and Marcelle shapes, with Morroco and Wisteria tones drawing crowds and boosting sales beyond prior openings. The display runs through today.
The City Council held Monday and Tuesday sessions with all officers present. They ordered payment of 492 to Fabric Fire Close Co of St. Louis and debated rebuilding the city hall and a new fire station. They instructed committees to study costs, sought bids on the water light plant, and adjourned subject to mayoral call.
Arrangements begin for an April revival at the Methodist church expected to run two to three weeks. A trained Christian worker from Italy will assist Bryan’s foreign community under the Texas Annual Conference Board of Missions with details on arrival pending. Delegates to the Methodist State Sunday School Conference from Bryan include Miss Lillie Hall and Mrs. T. H. Morris, with the pastor and others possible.
Enthusiasm for golf grows at A and M College of Texas as a faculty led club organizes. President Charles Puryear and others outline membership, course southeast of the Main Building, and early practice rounds begin. A planned March 26 27 game with Houston Heights at Kyle Field is announced with high local interest.
A warehouse sale offers men a shipment of special pants made from yard and quarter cuts by merchant tailors. Each pair is unique and designed in high fashion. Regularly priced at five dollars, they are offered at three fifty to buyers.
Property owner declares all lands and leased lands posted as required by law and warns trespassers will be prosecuted.
A notice describes fresh homemade fruit cakes and fancy cakes offered by Mrs. Otto. The item highlights quality confections and local availability.
Brazos County farmers are urged to attend a court house gathering on Wednesday March 24 at 2 pm. J L Quicksall state farm demonstration agent will speak on adopting new practices to save time and labor and potentially increase cotton yield by a bale per farm. Local note emphasizes learning and idea exchange over social aspects.
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