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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
Entered at the Bryan Texas post office as Second Class mail matter. Connelly Palmer and Carnes publish the notice with subscription prices per week ten cents per month forty cents. Henderson and Astin listed. Subject to action of the Democratic nominating convention.
A school library benefit concert at the opera house drew strong attendance under Miss Ivy Carnes. performances featured mock wedding by a group of Little Misses and Masters, with notable musical numbers by Mrs. W S Wilson, Carnes, and Aline DeMaret. The Harris Orchestra aided the program with well rendered pieces.
The Bryan post office lists letters remaining for the week ending date shown. A charge of one cent is made on each area of mail advertised. When calling for these letters please say advertised. Very Respectfully TYLER HASWELL P. M.
Wm Drew died at his home near Edge Texas on April 17 and was buried April 18 in House cemetery. Born June 10 1816 in Burk County Georgia he married Melissa Hamilton then moved to Alabama before settling in Brays County Texas. He leaves a wife seven children and many grandchildren. Community notes his gentleness and sound judgment and honors him as Grandpa. T. W. B.
May 1 Holligan reports heavy rain with flooded creeks washing out fields and crop damage. Measles spread sickening T A Hensarling. Local visits include James Kincanan and Noah Thompson. Church plans on the Second Sunday include preaching and singing. choir officers to be elected.
Harvey April 30 report notes farmers behind with planting though corn up and some land plowed. Bethel school closes, events by Prof and Mrs McDonald and others draw crowds. Rain affects work, road projects resume, several locals listed as ill or recovering, with social visits and local preaching scheduled.
The North German Lloyd line ordered a 752 foot 45000 horsepower liner from Vulcan Ship Building in Stettin slated for completion in 1901. If delivered as promised the vessel would exceed the speed and length of the Oceanic and Deutschland and aim for a five day transatlantic crossing, with potential rivalry spurring further giant ships.
Havana reports Colonel Carlos Cespedes says no rising in eastern provinces though labor issues persist after harvest. He notes Cubans in Santiago largely back the National party and trust U S aid for independence. El Dario de la Marina calls rumors of rebellion absurd and cites internal divisions.
Odessa Texas May 2 W R Henderson was shot and killed here. The bullet came from a Winchester rifle. He died three minutes after the shot. Rube Reed is in custody.
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