Social Vignettes From Wixon and Nearby
Messrs Ernest Beard and Tom Carter of Wixon visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Clarence Elliott attended church at Cottonwood Sunday. Miss Elllie Murphy and Rosa Elliott and Roude Nash spent weekend with friends at Shiloh. Prof R L Pounds and Luther Sherrod went to Bethel Saturday. Sim Morgan, recently ill, is back at work. R Mash and wife visited Mr R B Elliott Sunday. Fulbright entertained many youths Friday. Will Landers begins a new house for Mr and Mrs Ibrey Lawrence of Williamson county. Pat Moore with family visited Mr and Mrs Boyd of Fickey. Sim Newman is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beard
Tom Carter
Wixon
Clarence Elliott
Cottonwood
Eillie Murphy
Rosa Elliott
Roude Nash
Shiloh
R. L. Pounds
Luther Sherrod
Bethel
Sim Morgan
R. Mash
R. B. Elliott
Fulbright
Will Landers
Ibrey Lawrence
Williamson County
Pat Moore
Boyd
Fickey
Sim Newman
Texas pension details show rising rolls and per capitas
The Texas legislature appropriated 100000 for 1899 1900 and 150000 for 1901 with 8673 pensioners on the rolls. April 1 will bring more applications and a larger total, reducing the quarterly per capita to about 6 to 7 dollars. Various lodge and church notices accompany the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Milligan Texas Social Notes Visit Reminiscences
Mrs C 8 Gainer and her son along with Misses Alice Dunlap and Lilly May Jones visited Mr and Mrs William Dunlap from Bryan. Mrs Creed of Minter Springs visited with Miss Janie Lewis. F A Spann and S C Williams came from the bottom. Mrs Lon Holliday returned from San Antonio. Mary M Spann returned to school. Mrs Lambden of Waco visited Peverly family. Sam Dunlap visited home. Billie Johnson at home then left for Austin. Health of town reported very good. Correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Texas
C. 8. Gainer
Alice Dunlap
Lilly May Jones
Bryan
Wm. Dunlap
Creed
Minter Springs
Janie Lewis
F. A. Spann
8. C. Williams
Lon Holliday
San Antonio
Mary M. Spann
Lambden
Waco
Peverly
Sam Dunlap
Mance
C. B. McGregor
Houston
Billie Johnson
Austin
Spring Progress and Local Happenings in Cross Texas
Cross Texas reports a bright spring day after bad weather. Gardens and corn are thriving, farmers are busy, and fishing is common. Notable notes include Mrs. W B Isbell sick, Elder Graham’s appointment, Rev Stewart’s visit, Concord school closing, and visits from Jerry Isbell and Wiley Vance of Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Vance
Sheperd
Social Visits Span Wixson Kurten and Surrounding Areas
A roundup of local social visits in Pic key Texas includes Mrs Stockton and two children from Wixson visiting Mrs Wheeler and family. Mrs Kurten and daughter from Kurten visited Mrs Wheeler, along with Mr Pat Moore and family and Miss Lula Moore visiting their Uncle Mr Boyett. Also noted are Clarence Shepherd of Kurten, Henry Kountz, Bob Battle of Cottonwood, Mr Burger’s visitors, Lacy Fremond of Grimes county, and Tom Cross with Jay Harris on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickey
Tex
Stockton
Cottonwood Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Cottonwood reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. Edge of Clairmont and Mr. and Mrs. Simmons of Robertson county. Nora Thomas attended services in Alexandria. J. C. Shaw’s relatives were visited, and Denton Edge of Kurten plus W. W. Gallatin of Robertson county called on T. E. Shaw. Correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
George Edge
Clairmont
Nora Thomas
Alexandria
J. C. Shaw
Kurten
Mansel
Wheeles
Fickey
Simmons
Robertson County
T. E. Shaw
Thompson Creek News and Community Happenings
The March wet spell slowed farmers plowing though corn planting is nearly complete. Master Curtis Henry celebrated his 11th birthday with friends at his parents’ home, including games and refreshments. L E Brockman of Kurten visited relatives here last week. Benchley choir planned to meet at H F Payne’s home Saturday evening. Prof W B McClung closed his school here last Thursday, leaving well respected by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Creek
Curtis Henry
L. E. Brockman
Kurten
Benchley Choir
H. F. Paynes
Wellborn Profs Speak to Truck Growers at Wellborn
Profs Price and Ferguson of A and M College addressed the Truck Growers at Wellborn on Saturday at 2 p m. Their talks offered strong remarks of interest to farmers and truck growers. Also notes on local visits and health updates from Wellborn and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellborn
Texas
Profs. Price and Ferguson
A. & M. College
Poor corn stand feared in Green's Prairie area
In Green's Prairie Texas March 19 farmers report a poor corn stand due to heavy rains and rotted seed. Birds damage slow emergence but if warm weather continues a fair stand may develop. Local farmers consider cotton and recall a lecture by Prof. R H Price of College Station to the Wellborn Truck Growers Association. Community notes include illnesses and visits among Dixson Dixson Chenault Dixon families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Prairie
Texas
Navasota
R. H. Price
College Station
Wellborn Truck Growers Association
Otha Williams
Holligan School House Community Notes
Measles illness reports Alf Thompson at Holligan School House. Mrs. M A Summers returns from Granbury Ft Worth and Rosse. Lon DeHart and family visiting. Jurors T J Sawyer H F Todd D E Thompson attend court. Dr Bolivar Lloyd named marine surgeon after NY course and exam. Wm Reed of Wixon Creek dies at 86 after two months illness. buried Reliance cemetery. Reed leaves two sons and a daughter J H Reed T W Reed and Mrs Mary Sherrod. Community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon DeHart
Cottonwood
T. J. Sawyer
H. F. Todd
D. E. Thompson
Bolivard Lloyd
Galveston
New York
Wm. Reed
Wixon Creek
Reliance Cemetery
Reed
Kentucky
Brazos County
Messrs
J. H
Mary Sherrod
Cedar School House Notices and Local Greetings
Mar 18 activities report preaching at Mr M L James home by Elder J C Deneton from Madisonville. Music at Will Franklin home a grand success as Hardy Jones and relatives visit Mollie James. Death of Corbern of Willow Hole, burial at Willow Hole cemetery led by Rev Will Redding. Sympathy to the Curd family from Millican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar School House
Madison County
M. L. James
J. C. Deneton
Madisonville
Will Franklin
Hardy Jones
Mollie James
Corbern
Willow Hole
Willow Hole Cemetery
Wil! Redding
Wilse Curd
Near Millican
Eden moves to Peerless Hopkins County Texas
In March J R Eden relocated from Harvey to Peerless Texas moving into a new home with his family. He traveled March 1 to 15 and stayed with his son, then rented from Jess Common and moved in. He praises local treatment and expects to stay, aided by good water and a fond recollection of Brazos county only by his baby Reaner left with his son C L Eden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless, Hopkins Co
Tex
J. R. Eden
Harvey
Peerless
Texas
George Eden
Jess Common
Eden
Brazos County
C. L. Eden
Equitable Assurance Society’s Strong Financial Report
A large display in this paper highlights the Equitable Assurance Society of the United States. The statement notes over a billion dollars in outstanding assurance, a surplus above sixty one million dollars, and more than twenty four million dollars paid to policyholders in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Assurance Society of
United States
Calvert Railroad Stockholders Meet to Increase Capital
Notice of a special meeting of Callvert Waco & Brazos Valley Railroad stockholders at its Calvert office on May 15 1900 to authorize increasing capital from 75000 to 100000 dollars. Secretary W Byars signs this March 8 1900. Also seeks a five to six room house near town business area for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callvert, Waco & Brazos Valley Railroad Company
Calvert
W. Byars
Wmay
The Voice of Spring Poem by Felicia Hemans
A narrative poem voice returns with spring’s call across mountains seas and groves. It contrasts rebirth and joy with death and fading beauty, bidding earthly beings to embrace light while lamenting vanished friends.
Dewey Given Enthusiastic Savannah Welcome
Fifty thousand people greeted Admiral Dewey in Savannah as he toured with Mrs. Dewey amid cheering crowds. The day included a banquet at the DeSoto hotel with General Miles beside the admiral and a 30‑woman committee hosting Mrs. Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Admiral Dewey
Mrs. Dewey
Chatham Artillery
George Washington
DeSoto Hotel
Nelson A. Miles
Galveston Christian Endeavor Convention Set for Bryan
The Galveston district Christian Endeavor holds its annual convention in Bryan on April 6 7 and 8. All who promised to entertain delegates should note the dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston District Christian Endeavor
Bryan
Legal Blanks Sold At Eagle Office For Small Quantities
The Eagle offers a full line of legal blanks including Affidavit to Account Affidavit to Any Fact Bond for True Deed Warranty Deed Vendor's Lien Quit Claim Power of Attorney Release of Vendor's Lien Promissory Note Real Estate Lease and related forms. Prices are quoted for small quantities with larger orders available by inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Eagle Office
Sala Son Sec Ee
City Directory Listing City Officers and Local Officials
City officers listed include Mayor, D R Harrison. Marshal T P Boyett. Deputy Marshal R H Smith. Secretary and Treasurer Henry G Rhodes. City Attorney J E Butler. City Sexton H H Jones. Constable O L Baker. Aldermen R G Tabor How ell Jnck Lawrence Walter Wip precht A J Buchanan. School Board ex-officio president RH Harrison. secretary J Allen Myers. Dr J W Howell M H James M Parker Dr J L Fountain H C Robinson. County officers include Judge A G Board Clerk G W McMichael. Attorney Chas S Gainer. Tax Collector J J Adams. Tax Assessor R M Nal. Sheriff T Nunn. Treasurer A W Buchanan. District Clerk J W Batts. Commissioners R J Deens Lee Edge Felix Phillips P H Arrington. Lodge meetings Brazos Camp 104 W of W meet second and fourth Fridays. Bryan Tent 16 K O T M meeting first and third Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H Harrison Marshall
T P Boyett
R H Smith
Henry G Rhodes
J E
Butler City Sexton
H H Jones
O L Baker
R G Tabor
Ws8
Howell
Jnck Lawrence
Walter Wipprecht
Buchanan School Board
RH Harrison
J Allen
Myers
J W Howell
M H James
M Parker
J L Fountain
H C Robinson
McMichael
Chas S Gainer
J J Adams
R M Nal
T © Nunn
Buchanan
J W Batts
R J Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
P H Arrington
Brazos Camp
W.R Johnston
Joe B. Reed
Bryan
Real estate listings for Bryan area properties and lots
Real estate ad describes J J Eubanks properties including 290 acres on Brazos bottom farm with artesian well ten miles from Bryan, a dwelling on two acres in western Bryan for 250, eight building lots near H G Rhodes residence, seven lots in south town near College road, Thomas Rowan place near graded schools fourteen acres with two inside Bryan, Mrs Smythe addition lands, three acres in southern city part with four room house, stables, shed and cistern priced 325, lots in front of Allen Academy, six room dwelling on one and a half lots near Main Street, a quarter block opposite court house, and an exceedingly desirable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Main Street
Court House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Correspondenge
Edge
Pension Statistics
J H Mawhinney
Bryan Lodge
Home Forum
T James
National Aid
W. W. Griffin
W Downard
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
Jno. T
Brazos
A. F
A.M
Paul M. Raysor
W. M
J. B. Stevenson
D.C. DeMaret
Vulcan Lodge
U. W
W. B. Roman
W. J. Walker
J. A. Myers
A. J Platner
Baptist
R. D. Wilson
Ser
Methodiat
E. L. Shettles
Epworth League
Christian Church
Jewell Howard
China
Gan Endeavor
St. Andrew's Episcopal
Herbert E. Bowers
Holy Communion
West
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Bryan Cotton Seed
J. O. Chance
M. D. Cole
A.D. McConnico
J. Fountain
Bryan Compress
J. W. Howel
W. FE. Saunders
H.C. Robinson
R. Webb
Walter Wipprech
Cross
Pickey
Thompson Crlek
J. E. Farquhar
Ft. Worth
J. H. Royder
A. W. Royder
Battle
C. B. Battle
W. M. Pearce
B. L. Dowling
Hill County
Dowling
Will McCullough
Earnest Barron
M. M. Burford
Our City
L. P. Parker
Cameron
Milam County
W. T. Wood
Payne Prairie
Bey
Green's Prairie
Holligan School
Holligan
Alf Thompson
M. A. Summers
Granbury
Rosse
Cedar School
Hopkins County
J. G. Oltorf
of Spring
Iceland
Felicia Hemans
Dewey
Barber
Chicago
Robert W. Gilchrist
Calvert, Waco and
Brazos Valley
Lewis Switch
Hudson & Nall
H.G Rhodes
College Road
Thomas Rowan
City of Bryan
Allen Academy
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