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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1905
Page
2
A candidacy note from City Secretary C. hways, based in Bryan, outlines commitment to public service. The message praises efficient, courteous administration and pledges continued effort to fulfill duties as assessor, secretary, apartment and corporate clerk, and highway oversight.
The Brazos county commissioners push to purchase Pitt Bridge and lease Batte ferry. Caldwell residents are urged to watch their trade in the Caldwell area near these points. Brazos county is energetic and aims to attract commerce, a spirit Caldwell commends.
A Sherman widower placed a matrimonial ad in a major paper directing responses to a post office box. In ten days he received five replies and one photo from three of his daughters, another from his niece, and a fifth from his housekeeper whose red headed photo accompanied it. He believes the experiment failed and that others in the family are fools.
Mexia Texas March 17 Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway officials arrived with about 10 large mules for the Mexia to Houston and Beaumont survey. A preliminary survey is under way near Houston while permanent line location and construction are expected to start. Talks persist of Frisco building a Mexia to Dallas air line via Waxahachie on completion.
Trent Newton was called to Houston yesterday due to his brother Hardy Newton's illness. A 36 inch white wash silk item is available at Wagner and Brandon's.
The Eagle announces T P Boyett for re election to the office of city marshal of Bryan. A longtime local resident and eight year marshal, he is described as firm and impartial yet kind. Under his term Bryan remains quiet and orderly amid growth and prosperity, with support for public improvements and aid to the council.
A rally for all Sunday school workers and enthusiasts is set at the Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o clock to prep for the Brazos County Sunday School Convention and Institute on March 26 and 27. Dr Betts will speak at the event encouraging attendance.
All members are requested to meet at Carnegie Hall this afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp. The meeting will cover important business and full attendance is desired. S. M. Hunter, Supt.
Bargain offer on Simpson Gar ris-American prints and calicoes at 3⅓ cents, lower than usual 5 cents. Limited quantities available. customers urged to hurry for best selection.
Mrs. Robertson wife of Farm Superintendent J R Robertson of the A and M College died suddenly Friday evening after being ill for several days. She collapsed at supper and expired leaving a husband four children. Her mother was present. Remains were taken to Brenham for burial. The family receives widespread sympathy.
Members of Camp J B Robertson U C V met at the courthouse for annual officer elections. New commander B F Leman presided with a slate including Mat thew Posey as first lieutenant commander and John Foreman as second lieutenant commander. Five members paid dues and a committee was named to draft resolutions on Judge John H Reagan’s death.
The Eagle notes rising activity in the fine free library contest in Norwood showing early tallies for the big library. Voters include Allen Academy Austin Literary Society A and M A C Institute Bryan Graded School and more with many votes tied to purchases and subscriptions. The smaller library stand shows Irwin School House and Millican Lodge W O W both recording votes as of last Monday.
Bryan city council ordains an election for city marshal secretary and three council members to be held at city hall on the first Tuesday in April following the charter and state law. Adopted January 17 1905 signed by C M Spell and H Harrison. April 4 8 B C Mayor. Lock McNeely and W W Mc Neely visited Milano yesterday.
H and T C will sell Fort Worth ace’s cattlemen’s convention on March 20 21 and 22 at a rate of 5 75. Galveston sale for Scottish Rite on March 19 20 with trains arriving morning of 21 at 34 80. From March 1 to May 15 second class Colonist tickets to California Arizona and New Mexico on sale at 25 00. W S Wilson agent.
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