Death of Capt. D. D. Dawson Ends Long Public Career
Capt. David Duncan Dawson died at his Bryan home after two years of declining health. Born Sept. 30, 1832 in Georgia he spent life as a county official in Alabama and Texas. Surviving children include J. J. Scott, J. D. Dawson, Milton Dawson, Claude Dawson, and Maggie Dawson. funeral at 9:30 a.m. at the family home with Dr. Butler officiating and burial at Wixon cemetery. Pallbearers named W. R. Sanders, W. E. Saunders, T. R. Batte, Major W. R. Cavitt, J. F. Mulhall, J. W. Coulter.
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D. D. Dawson
David Duncan Dawson
Georgia
Alabama
Clark County
Elizabeth Chapman
Brazos County
J. J. Scott
J. D. Dawson
Young County
Milton Dawson
Capt. Dawson
Maggie Stallings
Claude Dawson
Dy Dagon
Maggie Dawson
Green Stallings
Commonwealths
Baptist Church
Masonic Fraternity
Knights of Honor
J. B. Robertson
U. C.V
Williams White wedding at the bride’s home
Mr R J Williams and Miss Mabel White wed quietly at the bride’s parents’ home in this city with Dr Geo B Butler officiating. The couple left for Mart aboard the I and G N train. The bride, reared in Bryan, is esteemed by many friends. the groom works as a fireman for the I and G N at Mart.
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R. J. Williams
Mabel White
Geo. B. Butler
The
Baptist Church
Mart
J. W. White
Bryan
Ross Volunteers Elect New Officers at Meeting
At a meeting last week the Ross Volunteers elected officers including Captain R. H. Standifer and First Lieutenant J. A. Adams. Second Lieutenant Dan Culver served, with First Sergeant W. H. Furneaux and Sergeants W. R. Gilbert and L. P. Meerscheidt-Battalion.
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Ross Volunteers
R. H. Standifer
J. A. Adams
Dan Culver
W. H. Furneaux
W. R. Gilbert
L. P. Meerscheidt
Battallion
Minter Springs Notes on School, Real Estate and Local Industry
The Minter Springs correspondent reports school reopened on the 21st after a fever illness of teacher Minnie Foster. Rain on the 21st and 26th boosts stock water, crops harvested, and real estate prospecting by geologists and buyers. E L Ramsey from Mineral Wells plans townsite west of railroad lines near Wellborn and Millican with M W Smith surveying. H S Ramsey plans to relocate here, and a two story hotel is planned. Also mentions local hat making in Oaxaca and Mexican sombreros.
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Minter Springs
Eagle
Minnie Foster
E. L. Ramsey
Palo Pinto County
Mineral Wells
Samuel Davidson
M. W. Smith
Mr. Smith
Bryan
A. and M. College
Wellborn
Millican
Ramsey
Fine Sombreros for Mr Root from Oaxaca Hatter
Angel Ortega of Oaxaca creates three sombreros in green white and red with gold and silver braid for Elihu Root secretary of state. They were to be presented in Oaxaca but will be sent to Washington due to his visit absence. A glass topped hardwood case is being prepared to ship the souvenirs in good condition.
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Republic
Oaxaca
Ortega
Mexico
Angel Ortega
Elihu Root
United States
Root
Washington
Ross Allowed Bond In Killing Of Ned Searcy Near Harvey
Details emerged on the killing of Ned Searcy by Fl. more Ross near Harvey Tuesday afternoon. Searcy was shot from a horse with a double barreled shotgun at Ross's house, one shot to the head and one to the breast. Justice W. T. Wood held an inquest. Ross was arrested by Constable J. H. Reed, brought to Bryan, and granted a $1,000 bond after an examining trial.
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Ned Searcy
More Ross
Harvey
Searcy
Ross
W. T. Wood
J. H. Reed
Cadet Corps elects officers for Thanksgiving Hop
At a Monday night meeting of the Corps of Cadets the officers were chosen for the Thanksgiving Hop. President is W. M. Kelley and the Invitation Committee is Joe Utay. Decoration by Tom Adams, Reception by L. N. Hut, Floor by C. A DeWare and Finance by D. B. Harris-Batallion.
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Corps of Cadets
W. M. Kelley
Joe Utay
Tom Adams
L. N. Hut
C. A DeWare
D. B. Harris
Batallion
Stein-Block Smart Clothes Promise New Style Fit
Advertisement touts Stein-Block Smart Clothes as best in America with 53 years of garment knowledge. The copy claims misfitting rival menswear and promises a new, unseen style and careful workmanship for loyal customers seeking value and quality.
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America
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E. J. Fountain
the Daily Eagle
Texas
Carnes & Wallace
Bryan, Texas
Tion Business
Emmel & Maloney
Buchanan
Minter Springs Matters
MR. Root
Ww. C. Fountain
Smith Drug Company
J.D. Ganter
Dunn & Daly
Holmes & Parker
Shoop
M. H. James
Wesr Bros
Jno. Ml. Lawrence & Co
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