Local Social Notices and Appointments Update
Local notices list visits and movements of residents including Dr. O C Charlton to Waco, A J Searcy to Navasota, Mrs BE W Crenshaw in Houston, and many other names. Mentions of merchandise sales at Coulter's and Levy Bros with 20 percent matting and embroidery silks. News also covers piano sales by Bush and Gerts, pool hall move, a lost pointer dog reward, and church mission attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Charlton
Waco
A. J. Searcy
Navasota
Levy Bros
BE. W. Crenshaw
Houston
W. A. Dodson
H. A. Jenkins
Galveston
A. H. Eaves
Wellbor
Coulter's
A. W. Wilkerson
Austin
H. G. Rhodes
Richardson
Nellie Ballard
Charley Shealey
Reliance
T. P. Hall
Steep Hollow
W. B. Johnson
Somerville
Frank Webb
C. T. Sutton
Benchley
H. W. Moehlman
J. C. Cloud
Kurten
E. A. Scott
The
Eagle
Bush & Gerts
W. J. Meads
B. A. Heavlin
Gainesville
Hilliard Holston
Maggie Dunn
Coulter’s
Mamie
Katie Parnell
Hearne
A. B. McSwain
Pansy McSwain
Rock Prairie
W. C. Nolen
Mollie Nolen
Ida Benson
Dickinson
R. V. Kernale
W. F. Taliaferro
Beaumont
Robt. Armstrong
A. Karnmann
Bush & Gerts Piano Co
Simons’ Pool
Harrison
Jno. C. Vick
H. D. Evans
Bryan
Texas
D. J. McDonald
Woodmen of the World
J. W. Hamilton
Exchange Hotel
B. W. Gratigny
Dallas
Ella Wilkes
heHouston
Methodist Foreign Mission Meeting
Foreign Mission Society
Bryan Methodist Church
Bush Gerts Piano Co
Bullock & Co
Parting Salute To Camp J. B. Robertson Chaplain Dr West
Yesterday afternoon Camp J. B. Robertson U V veterans gathered at city hall and marched to Central station with banners to bid farewell to Dr. Sids West who served as chaplain for fifteen years and will reside in Philadelphia Mississippi. The line stood with uncovered heads as Dr West passed by and shook hands with each veteran amid tears. The train window salute drew cheers as the crowd waved hats. Veterans listed include W E Saunders commandant W B Baker color bearer and J M Carnes Co T among others. A large turnout of friends joined the farewell at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
J. B. Robertson
Central Station
Sids West
Bryan
Philadelphia
Miss
West
Dr. West
W.E. Saunders
W. B. Baker
W. Gillie Mitchell
Andrew Shelburne Sc
Baptist Sunday School Picnic At Old Fish Pond
The Baptist church invites all members to a Sunday School picnic tomorrow at the old Fish Pond six miles south of town. Enjoy water shade swings and fishing with amusements. bring a dinner basket or arrange to have it sent. Transportation is provided free. nine o clock start at the Baptist church. Jno A Moore Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
The
Baptist Church
Jno. A. Moore
Consolidated feed and grain with milling plant at corner
John C. Vick has merged his feed and grain store with his milling plant at a convenient corner south of the Gordon Sewall Co. Patrons will receive prompt first class service. The mill outfit is praised for completeness cleanliness and labor saving devices. A corn shelter has been added and a crusher and other equipment are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Vick
Gordon-Sewall Co
Special window shade sale by W. J. Coulter
Soiled assortment including 2hc window shades and oil cloth offered by W. J. Coulter. Prices listed 12 1-2c, 20c, and 10c. Item 130.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Coulter
Picnic Dinner Crackers and Cakes Offerings Listed
A brief menu item card lists crackers and cakes canned meats game and fish pickles olives fresh fruit offered by Howell and Newton for 130 in price or catalog reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell & Newton
Insurance Notice Ad by Jno B Hines
Advertisement for all kinds of insurance including fire life accident tornado plate glass bond and live stock services by Jno B Hines with phone number 161 and contact details on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
B. Hines
Boyett and Myers Insurance Firm Advertises
Boyett and Myers offer insurance coverage for fire, accident, livestock, plate glass and boiler risks with policies from top companies. Office phone 250. Residence phones 128 and 257. tf.
Embroidery Silk Line Expanded by W J Coulter
Notice states Richardson's embroidery silks now in a complete color line with centerpieces pillow tops and stamped waist patterns available from W J Coulter at 130.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
W. J. Coulter
A SINGER IN THE HOME
An ad by T. A. Satterwhite offers a trial on a machine and promises prompt reliable repairs. He lists residence phone 105 and an office at Mrs. B. White's. The notice ends with an invitation to proceed if interested.
Standing Committees Formed for Road Improvement Campaign
The Bryan Progressive League in Texas on May 6 1908 authorized standing committees for road and bridge improvement and related areas. Honorary members from each community along the roads will attend meetings and report on conditions. The league plans an active road campaign and to boost attendance with improved programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Bryan Progressiive League
K. of P. Hall
Tyler Haswell
Ed Hall
League
P. Hall
Malcolm Carnes
Alonzo Carter Wins 1909 Longhorn Photo Contract
Fort Worth visitor reports Carter's Studio awarded the photographic work for Texas A and M College Longhorn 1909. The contract stems from five years of student approval amid competition from top state photographers. Carter will split time between Bryan and Fort Worth studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Carter
Alonzo Carter
A. and M. College
Bryan
Ft. Worth
Birthday salute to Speaker Cannon on seventy second year
Washington May 7 Speaker Cannon marked his 72nd birthday as Illinois Republicans and others expect him to win the presidential nomination at Chicago. Born Guilford North Carolina May 7 1836 he rose from a grocery clerk to a lawyer then Danville State's attorney and to the Forty third congress later becoming speaker in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cannon
Chicago
House
Joe
Capitol
Illinois
Mr. Cannon
White House
Guilford
N. C
Indiana
Cincinnati
Tuscola
Danville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leonard
N. Jennetta
James & Nann
Boyett & Myers
Progressive League Meeting
Wilson & Erskine
Wellborn, Texas
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
Parks & Waldrop
Clothiers
AND
Sporting Cooods
Cavitt’s Drug Store
H. C. Robinson
Stevenson
Sryan
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