Local notices and advertisements from Bryan page
Uncle Watt Stewart visited the city yesterday while Coon Williams and B. H. Wiley came from Harvey. Mrs OC M Proctor now stocks fall millinery. Mrs Julia Wipprecht and daughter Elsbeth came from Houston. Fresh fish and Berwick bay oysters at Parsons on Fridays and Saturdays. House for rent. apply to Mrs L Tiebout or W J Walker. Mrs E F Murff returned to Leon county after visiting her sister Mrs W R Rhodes. For sale my store building and lots with good water and stable. J N Mustachia. Mrs Jeff P Royder of Wallborn was in city yesterday. Cotton Seed Hulls for sale. apply to Gooch, Phone 59. Rev G S Sandel conducted the funeral of Mr T J Holden at Alexandria Chapel yesterday afternoon. Three sets oak furniture for sale. apply to Mrs A P Kerr. Justice Tom Jones from Wellborn. piano tuner H J Putney will be in Bryan in November. For Rent residence near Main Street. apply J W Coulter. The St Leon Millinery Parlor opening yesterday drew large local attendance. hats described as striking and magnificent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Stewart
Coon Williams
B. H. Wiley
Harvey
Dr. Lee
E. T. Graham
Rock Prairie
L. Tiebout
W. J. Walker
E. F. Murff
Leon County
W. R. Rhodes
J. N
Jeff P. Royder
Wallborn
Ra Gooch
Sandel
Millican
Alexandria Chapel
T. J. Holden
A. P. Kerr
Tom Jones
Wellborn
H. J. Putney
Bryan
Main Street
J. W. Coulter
Local notes and ads from Hearne area
Local brief items list visits and errands by residents including F C Cain machinist at 268, H G Rhodes and Mrs J H Perrin in Hearne, Robt Armstrong in Houston, Dr Todd of Bethel, W F Compton from Madisonville, Chas N Williamson to Brenham, W J Moore from Myers Burleson, and P N Gausey with Ed Farquhar from Wellborn. Machinery and rental ads from McClelland and Sue McClelland. Wind mill and machinery repairs offered by F C Cain at 268.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClelland
Sue McClelland
Dr. Todd
Bethel
W. F. Compton
Madisonville
C. F. Moore
N. Williamson
Brenam
W. J. Moore
Myers
Burleson County
F.C. Cain
M. & P. Bank
P.N. Gausey
Ed Farquhar
Wellborn
Improvements for Santiago de Cuba funds plan tax revamp
General Wood proposes a retroactive municipal tax system to Sept 1 to fund city improvements in Santiago de Cuba. With $100,000 surplus at the custom house, a new revenue source aims for about $150,000 monthly. artesian wells and boulevards are part of the plan while taxes will remain fair, and a bi-national committee reviews legal steps. Colonel Ray notes 70 percent sickness from lack of fresh beef as troops stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Gen. Wood
Spanjiarda
General Wood
Wood
Manzanillo
Ray
Battleship Illinois Launch Draws 20000 to 30000 in Newport News
Newport News crowds estimated between 20 000 and 30 000 witnessed the launching of the battleship Illinois with large delegations from Chicago and Washington. The event, held Oct 4, drew visitors from nearby towns as well, celebrating Illinois state pride with ideal weather and a record launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Illinois
Chicago
Washington
Prairie State
Baptists Gather in Waco as Prohibition and Elections Roil Tex
The Baptist state convention convenes at Waco on October 7. W J Bryan recovers in Washington and travels to Virginia. A B Yantis of Roby survives wreck injuries near Corsicana. Prohibition wins in Roanoke, Henry George seeks New York governor on silver ticket. Simon Guggenheim tops Colorado populists slate. Willis Russell dies after cotton gin accident near Osceola. A negro convict Clark Crayton shot dead escaping Hillsboro gin. Emil Wagner commits suicide at Chickamauga hospital. Forest rains ease fires in Colorado and Wisconsin. Jennie Edge sues J P Griffin for 21000 for breach of promise. Clif Stone’s barn burns at West Liberty. Mrs Pomp Simmons dies from lamp explosion at Liberty Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist State Convention
Waco
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Virginia
A. B. Yantis
Roby, Tex
Central Road
Corsicana
Roanoke
Tex
Henry George
New York
Simon Guggenheim
Denver
Colorado
Willis Russell
Osceola
Clark Crayton
Hillsboro
Emil Wagner
Leiter
Chickamauga
Rains
Wisconsion
Jennie Edge
McKinny
J. P. Griffin
West Liberty
Pomp Simmons
Liberty Hill
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Sam Sancer
Hearne
Bereeee
Hearne and
San Antonio
Hoh
T. C
Julia Wipprecht
Miss Elsbeth
Houston
Berwick Bay
Parsons’ Restaurant
Iece
St. Leon
F. OC. Cain
H. G. Rhodes
J. H. Perrin
Ira Gooch
Armstrong
John B. Stetson
Webb Bros
Santiago DE Cuba
Cleveland
Lake Street
Richard Dickerson
Blanche Winship
Dickerson
Cambon
Paris
The
Figaro
Count Daubigny
Munich
M. Cambon
United States
Madrid
Indianapolis
Robert Lash
Lash
Dreds
Drap
Tac Armores
Gros Grains
Duchesse
Pau de Soie
Radams
Rep and
Biege
Sea Island
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