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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
3
Numerous brief notes list visitors and locals in Bryan including Le DuBoe in Marlin, Louis Harris in Breckenridge, and A J Davidson from Falls County. Mentions of funerals, marriages, piano sales, church revivals, and local business activity accompany tiny social updates and ads.
Brazos County commissioners met for the regular May term with County Judge A. Board presiding. Treasurer Jno. M. Lawrence reported several funds balances and administrative notes about Koppe Ferry Bridge abutments and Jones Bridge flood repairs. Local church and social items noted along with promotional piano ad and A. J. Wagner Co. 20 percent sale notices.
The Farmers Congress fixed the dates for the next meeting at College on July 7 and 9. EB W Kirkpatrick of McKinney has become president following Prof J H Connell’s election as president of the Oklahoma A and M College.
The closing exercises of Villa Maria Ursuline Academy will be held Thursday June 11. A further announcement regarding the program will be made.
Ad lists five room and hall cottages with good well water and a barn on 142 by 115 feet, offered separately at bargain. Also 138 acres on Lamar Street with a good house and necessary outbuildings. contact W. A. Dodson via phone 367 or visit 132 T to see.
A Sunday service filled the tent and nearby seats as Dr. Boen preached that Christ calls sinners to repent. The afternoon rally urged youths to choose Christ, honorable work, and a Christian lifelong partner. Dr. Boen’s Sunday night talk argued for a broad church platform embracing many denominations.
The Blue Front Market continues to offer fresh meats and market products from lower Main Street. A new market has opened at the Hartman shop old stand in front of the post office to serve customers in other parts of town with prompt first class service.
Board of Directors invites sealed bids in Mess Hall rooms at nine o clock on Wednesday June 10 for supplying beef carcasses and pork for the 1908 09 session. Bid options include grass fed beef from Sept to Jan and corn fed beef from Jan to June, with college on hand stock allowed. A $500 certified check and bond required. bids may be rejected. Committee members W L L Mernnis and H H Harrington supervise.
A caller advertises a trial of a machine with promise of prompt and reliable repair work. The note lists Residence 105 and an office at Mrs. B White with contact T. A. Satterwhite and mentions a prospect of purchase and repair guarantees.
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