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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
2
The article calls Bryan and Brazos county residents to back the Central Texas Fair by purchasing season tickets and promoting the event. It notes the fair’s pride in the community and praises the board of directors for their hard work as the big annual event approaches.
H. and T. C. announces round trip rate one fare plus two dollars for Eureka Springs and Hot Springs during October. Chicago National Baptist colored passengers $30.90 with sales Oct 20 to 22 and valid until Nov 4. Kansas City Live Stock Show $21.00. sales Oct 8 to 11. California colonist tickets $25 during October. Dallas Oct 9–10 and Waco Oct 8, 10–11. Galveston Oct 9–10.
In Big Bend Louisiana R L Polk of Blanchard andvardaman note the fever scare and strict travel limits. The piece mocks travel certificates and rail bans amid nationwide agitation and fear.
Bids to supply labor and materials for painting five frame cottages repairing brick flues and other repairs are due by 4 p m Thursday October 12 1905. Specifications are on file in the office of H Harrington 264 Piaibdoat A and M College with the right to reject any or all bids.
Representatives from the Farmers Union of Madison County visited yesterday with Mr. R. M. Connor of Madisonville to examine cotton prices. A similar inquiry will occur in Madisonville as the Union plans to handle the crop in bulk at a central point. Connor was invited to assist, and Bryan’s status as a leading cotton market in the region is expected to be reaffirmed.
Dr E D Mouzon formerly of Bryan delivered a Sunday sermon at Travis Park Methodist Church in San Antonio. The talk titled The Faith of a Personal Trust was described as able and convincing by observers.
Daily listings show mercerized whites 25c yard at Wilson Edge, hats at Wagner Brandon, fresh popcorn at Nedbalek Syptak, and 50c suitings including Panama and mohair at Wagner Brandon. Texas Christian University faces A and M College in football Saturday the 14th. DeNeffe arrives with runners for next week’s races.
Lawton Oklahoma October 10 One of the boldest holdups in the area targeted a company of more than 100 cotton pickers traveling through Lawton on a Frisco line train from Texas. An individual posing as a United States marshal arrested, searched, and seized money and valuables from the pickers on several occasions, absconding with a several hundred dollar haul while his actual identity and status remain in jail.
Will Holmes, a planter, demanded a pistol from Daniel Thomas a Negro tenant. Thomas fired three shots at Holmes, who, dying, killed Thomas as he tried to flee.
A roundup reports six residences burned in Texarkana. The Supreme Court sits. Bartlesville Texas will have a fire apparatus. Crowe jailed at Omaha drew 2000 observers. Mrs Nannie Riley fell into a Texan well and drowned. Oklahoma's John P Blackman named Indian agent at Kiowa. A Mineral Wells man claims $350 robbed in Dallas resort. Brice Martin dies from blood poisoning caused by a hand scratch in Austin. Judge Halbert touts irrigated farming near Coleman. A Memphis negro fatally shoots a boy and injures others. Greek teen Nick Grevelis commits suicide in Corpus Christi. Thirteen year old Vallie Griggs jailed in Mount Pleasant for crime against his stepfather. A corn kernel suffocates Ben Tinsley’s daughter in Mississippi. A bandit robs a stage near Redding. driver escapes with no money. Osage Indians issue blanket lease for oil and minerals royalty 1/8 to lessee J S Glenn. A Muskogee jewelry heist ends in four years for Fred Cox. A Kentucky collision kills two rail workers near Hopkinsville and injures others.
An advertising note extols Mio na as strengthening the stomach the body's vital center and claims improved health for heart liver and kidneys when digestion improves. It promises a guarantee from E J Jenkins and a 50 cent box showing quick health improvements after short use.
The text states an exclusive agency for the silks named Money bak in black only, inviting comparison with other silks at the same price. It mentions Wag ner and Brandon's and gives an address 265 Sora.
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