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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
2
The Daily Eagle advertises obituary and resolution notices as part of its classifieds, noting no charge for death news while other notices incur two cents per line. The notice outlines pricing for lodges associations and individuals and mentions per week and per month rates.
The second day drew large crowds at the Central Texas Fair with roping contests where five entries competed. J B Matcek won first prize in 1 29 for roping a Madison county steer, John W Hicks second in 2 15, Henry Maresch third in 5 minutes, W Payne fourth in 1 30 after a late redraw due to steer breakouts. Afternoon races and an artillery drill drew further cheering spectators amid lively incidents. A political note warns every minute of a strike costs Republican votes as Cleveland fears tariff battles may push Democrats aside.
Mr. Wm. B. Howell of Bryan named local special agent for the Census Office to collect cotton ginning statistics in the county. Ginners are urged to cooperate, as reports go directly to Washington and are confidential. October data due during the week of Oct. 20 and published within a week of receipt.
A note notes Morgan refusing candidacy for the Republican campaign fund. The state revenue agent claims faith care practitioners face tax liability as traveling doctors. I. G. N. orders twenty-two locomotives and many freight cars. For sale: buggy horses, farm wagon, milk cow, heifer. contact J. G. Gregg near the old gin factory. 270-51
Races yesterday at the fair grounds drew strong crowds as closley contested events kept grandstand patrons on their feet. The featured third race saw lady drivers Nan Parks Mae Cole and Fannie Leake compete for top honors with wins by Prince Monte Carlo and Greg Fox in subsequent pace events.
A full day program features a 9 a.m. guard mount by Regulars U S Army, 10 a.m. band concert by the 4th Infantry Band, 11 a.m. stock parade, 12 noon balloon battle by Sergt Baldwin, 2 p.m. races, 5:30 p.m. artiller y exhibition drill, 8:30 p.m. dramatic auditorium performance, and 10:30 p.m. Baldwins daring specialty show.
Advertisement notes an excursion to the San Antonio Fair from Bryan with a $6.15 round trip fare. Tickets are limited to October 30, with specific limited sale windows on October 17 18 through October 20, October 25 through 27, and October 28 through October 30, plus special sales at $3.00 for round trip from Bryan.
Dr W A Adams aged 49 and a Georgia native died suddenly yesterday morning in Fort Worth while visiting his brother Cliff A Adams of Bryan. A renowned railway surgeon and medical director for Equitable Life for Texas Indian Territory and Arkansas, he had long served in Texas and Bryan friends recall his prominence. Burial will be in Fort Worth with funeral time to be announced. A meeting of the A O U W is set for 8 this evening with the Fourth Infantry Band to provide refreshment and attendance is urged.
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