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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
3
A partial railway timetable from Hearne lists Northbound and East West routes with train numbers and approximate times. Details include Hearne departures and arrivals, with references to connections toward San Antonio and Bryan, plus morning and afternoon slots and between Hearne and San Antonio.
Tuesday shows fair weather in the north with showers in the south as per the Weather Bureau forecast. Local items include alfalfa seed availability at Wooten and Harter, several residents visiting from Grimes, Navajo, Millican, and Cameron, a house for rent, and a cow care offer for winter milking by Wm A Dodson.
Classified notices include requests for a cheap second hand buggy, plus local items about travel to federal court in Galveston, visits to Calvert and Austin, new Caldwell jewelry displays, frame mouldings, and glass exhibits. Also notices of lost key, plumbing contract, real estate sales, obituaries, and rental offers.
A southbound passenger train arriving 1 48 yesterday morning was held until nearly 9 o clock due to a freight wreck in Hearne yards. Dallas fair visitors rode the belated train home, and several notices advertise discounted goods and local sales while community notices report local deaths and event plans.
John B. Mike yesterday shipped thirty five game cocks to parties in Mexico City, likely the largest shipment from the state. He sold 200 games last year to the same party and has a 200 game contract this year, building a regional reputation for fine birds. The notice also mentions local social, business, and medical items with brief updates on residents and local services.
A rain fell Friday and social happenings fill Benchley. The wedding of Mr Jim Scott and Miss Willie Powers occurred Sunday at 10 AM at Mrs Royal’s home with Rev Jas Sikes officiating. Several families send wishes and note illnesses and visits in the community.
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