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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1899
Page
3
Weather forecast, visits, returns, and social notes list residents at Hearne Franklin and Houston. Upcoming entertainment at Grand Opera House features The Nominee with Walter Walker and Mildred St. Pierre. Local businesses advertise cigars whiskey rugs and bakery offerings amid community notices and Sunday sermons.
A small but lively matinee drew a solid crowd yesterday afternoon despite the very brief notice. Performers delivered a bright program, with audience appreciation noted for the quick turnout and spirited performances.
Walter Walker and his talented supporters render Henry Guy Carter's three act comedy with praise for the cast led by Jack Medford Mabel Medford and Mrs Van Barclay. The play proves American, lively, and well acted, promising a strong turnout Tuesday night.
The Eagle reports the unveiling program by the Woodmen of the World at the local cemetery with Judge W. B. Hudson delivering the oration. Citizens are urged to assist visitors and attend tonight’s opera house meeting where Elder Jewel Howard will preach at 5 pm. The day’s events are sacred, honoring the memory of Mr. J. C. Williams, a respected citizen.
The Bryan amateur theatrical group presented The Old Maids Convention last Friday. The cast delivered witty jokes about husbands and friends with strong vocal and instrumental numbers by Miss O Bar and Miss Bell, praised for their selections. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weslow organized the entertainment and were congratulated on its success.
Local notice advertises Hot Kutter brand shears with guaranteed quality and a line of fire dog stands. Includes a brief, unclear blurb about telephone service re opening and public convenience. Also lists a good driving horse for sale and alfalfa hay offerings from Wooten and Harder.
Postponed again Shakespeare club regair meeting moved from Friday to Monday then Tuesday night due to conflicts with Quartette club. Ep Episcopal church young ladies invite friends to a birthday party at Mrs. F J Garth on Friday November 17 1899 from 4 to 6 and 8 to 11. Guests bring invitation with cents equal to their age. Nicks and Causey Burkhalter visited the city. wellborn and Stone City residents also mentioned.
Notice from Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company calls a special meeting of stockholders in Houston on January 19 1900 at noon. Purpose to authorize a first mortgage not exceeding twenty five thousand dollars per mile for the Waco Northwestern Division to fund payment completion and operation of the line from Bremond through Marlin and Waco to Ross with six percent interest, thirty year terms. E W Cave secretary.
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