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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1903
Page
2
Gov Lanham criticizes the legislature in a special message on ad journment eve warning of a possible 900000 deficit if the bill passes. The Terrell Transcript notes a 60 54 vote in the lower house endorsing kinfolk favored patronage citing scripture.
In IC C proceedings last Tuesday Baer testified he could provide contracts between Temple Iron Co and railroads but declined after counsel objected. When asked if the contracts would degrade or incriminate him he refused to answer, insisting nothing in any contract he made would do so.
The exchange centers on a defendant claiming insult and disrespect in court. Mr. Shearn asks the court to rebuke the witness, but the commission declines to act.
The Brazos county Teachers Institute meets at Bryan courthouse on Saturday May 9 1908 at 10 am. This is the last session before vacation and all county teachers are urged to attend. Program includes prayer roll call consolidation of district schools holidays as a means for inspiring patriotism Miss Mattie Watkins Spencer's Education and institute class conducted by Prof. R O Allen.
Sealed bids for exclusive fair privileges due May 17. Privileges include restaurant, ice cream, fruit confection, tobacco, rubber items, shooting gallery. Bids opened May 17. payments split with half due at signing and balance August 18. Address bids to Paul Bradley, Privilege Committee.
The notice promotes spring undergarments including French balbrigans, Mercerized cotton, lisle thread, and honey fabrics. Prices run from 25¢ to $1.00 per garment with elastic seam drawers and imitation Scrivens in jean and nainsook at 50¢ per pair, inviting customers to Scriven's sales.
Capt James Hornbrook of San Antonio explains to the Eagle that Dick bill provisions cover arms and pay for state volunteers who meet standards, while state guards remain enrolled as before and are subject to call only on invasion or riot. States may cooperate with the federal government for funding, and failure to do so affects federal appropriations. The notice also promotes Exline of Dallas blank books.
A list of hotel arrivals includes Eugene C Blake and others from Houston New York Galveston Buffalo and Chicago with several individuals named. An apparent sales pitch urges neighbors to trade at Burt Norwood's to obtain a free gun, noting the contest closes June 1. Fresh bottled milk is advertised with daily deliveries and order pickup from Cox and Odome.
Capt. George Polk aged about 89 died at his Bryan home on Friday afternoon after a long, active life spent in Texas and Mississippi. Born July 26, 1814 in South Carolina he served in the war with Forrest's cavalry and leaves a large family including son W. G. Polk of Waco and widow Mrs. Polk. Funeral services are set for 3:30 PM at the residence with interment at City Cemetery conducted by Masonic lodge.
Comfort for months depends on slippers. Choose Krippen dorff Dittman Slippers sold only by Webb Bros. 126-7-9
Brazos Lodge No. 129 members are asked to assemble at the lodge hall this afternoon at 3 30 for the funeral of Captain Geo Polk.
At Coulter's offers a mix of hats shoes glassware jars and tumblers. 127 W T Ford was summoned to Austin after a message about his younger brother fatally shot near the state university with details unavailable. Bryan Business League set for Monday at 8 with important business. C G Parsons sold ten more oil lots to John Wilcox of Cresson Texas during a visit by relatives.
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