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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
5
Miss Ruby Davis visits in Hgarne. F W Dyer returns from a business trip. MG Nall comes home from Austin for a visit. J L Broach of Tabor in the city yesterday. P H Arrington of Millican in town yesterday. Jeff P Royder visits from Wellborn yesterday. A daughter born yesterday to Dr and Mrs Geo B Butler.
For Sale Piano in good condition a bargain. Phone 382. Adams returned yesterday from a north Texas trip. A. and W. H. Buchanan of Kurten were in the city yesterday. Miss Alberta Grace left for Lake Charles La. Mrs. Frank Webb left for Somerville and Joplin Mo. Marriage license issued to W. A. Cooner and Miss Sallie Curd. Mrs. Chas Mills of Corsicana visiting Col and Mrs M. W. Sims. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bullock of Steep Hollow visiting. Fresh bread and cakes at Texas Bakery. du Morgan Cross from Harris school neighborhood in city yesterday. B. Kaezer and family moved to Dee Mike's new cottage. Wal Brogdon visiting from Denison. Ed S. Derden returned from Austin. Mrs. Derden staying longer. Mrs. Laura Koppe to Houston for daughter’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fant Jones left for Cuba Ala after visit. Jesse Bullock of Steep Hollow went to Waco for a business course. W. R. Ball and daughter Lula Ball Ed Elliott and daughter Lillian Elliott from Tabor in city yesterday. Bullock & Co. invite patronage for May. De. Geo. B. Butler M& received invitation to visit Memphis Tenn to conduct revival services. Decision pending.
Local agent Jno. B. Hisses advertises fire life accident tornado plate glass and bond and live stock insurance with phone contact 161.
The examining trial of Ed Mathews charged with killing Gabe Evans was held at the courthouse before Justice McGee. Mathews denied bail. Sam Harris, Mary Evans, and Lenard Evans were granted bail of 750, 350, and 50 dollars respectively.
J S Byars of Reliance brought in samples of large lush berries, said to be the finest seen in town. He planted in February and has had ample fruit, claiming strawberries can profit Brazos county more than cotton with proper effort.
The county board of examiners met yesterday for a two day session. Thirteen applicants sought teachers' certificates, three white and ten colored. The board members are Jno A. Moore, J N Dulaney and Miss Pearl Gandy.
Hermingsen Cigar Co. of Toledo Ohio seeks salesmen to sell retail within their locality. Earn $65 per month plus expenses or on commission. Experience unnecessary. Address 128.
An ad promises reliable repair services for a machine with prompt service. A residence contact is 105 and the office is at Mrs. B White's with reference to T A Satterwhite.
The Bryan Presbyterian community honors Dr J D West as he resigns from the pastorate and plans to return to Mississippi. A large reception at Major L L Mein's home featured line welcomes Miss West, musical solos by Mrs D Floy Dansby and Willie Rogers, and engraved silver gifts.
Bryan and Caldwell teams meet this afternoon at Allen Academy grounds in this city for a 4 o clock baseball game.
Campaign activity surged with public meetings at the courthouse and the opera house. The anti Bailey committee circulated for a final rally while Bailey supporters announced a Bailey round-up. joint debate was declined. Bohemian Club Band and College band provided music as thousands came to view the ships and city paused for the spectacle.
Monterey California marked today as a general holiday to honor the visiting dignitaries and celebrate the town’s spirit with civic events and community gatherings.
The article notes Pp. Landry’s re-election as principal of the colored school and references a 4 member board president, with focus on a forthcoming page advertisement by the anti Bailey committee. Careful reading is urged.
The city school board met last night and reelected Superintendent W. Co. Lawson High School principal A. W. Kinnard and West Side principal C. M. Bethany. White city teachers who applied were re elected including Miss McLelland Berry and Lilian Parks. Miss Long reelected as music teacher and will return to Sherman. President Ed Hall tendered his resignation to take effect at term end after faithful service.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee a grain based substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts with no real coffee. The product claims instant preparation and is sold by J M Lawrence & Co.
Washington May 1 The American naval attache in Tokyo reports to the navy department that the Matsushima cruiser explosion killed a total of 207 people.
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