Not Our Wampus Report From Ardmore Letters on a Local Varmint
Constable C L Baker receives a letter from R G Tabor of Ardmore describing a wampus and its sighting near Sherman. Sheriff Conlee and Major Hart doubt the description, noting confusion with nycteicebus tardi gracibus and asserting the real wampus is local to Navasota bottoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Tabor
Sherman
C. L. Baker
Bryan
Ardmore
Major D. S. Hart
Jno
D. Conlee
Maj. Hart
Navasota
Sheriff Conlee
Mr. Conlee
Hiawatha
East India
Afro-American Stock Co organizes carnival at Bryan Texas
The Afro-American Stock Co organizes at West Side Park Bryan Texas on Aug 31 1908 to run a Mid Carnival from Oct 9 to Oct 17 1908 with officers B D Scott president R B Goosby vice president L A Johnson treasurer W R Ford secretary W C King assistant secretary C S Shelton Mal Moore Wm Townsend S J Marshall J B White on the finance committee Reduced railroad rates into Bryan E D Scott president W R Ford secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Company
Afro-American, Stock Co
West-Side Park
Bryan
Texas
Ficer B. D. Scott
R. B. Goosby
L. A Johnson
W. R. Ford
W. C. King
Eastern Star Chapter Announces Incoming Officers
The Eastern Star Chapter elected its officers for the ensuing year. Minnie Smith is Worthy Matron, Joe B. Reed Worthy Patron, J. McCorquodale Associate Matron, W F Gibbs Secretary, Allen Smith Treasurer, Lillie Ray Conductress, Fannie Mike Associate Conductress, Thos Rowan Sentinel, Annie Johnson Ada, Edna Minkert Ruth, Mattie Eaves Esther, Mattie Searcy Martha, Ida Philips Electa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Minnie Smith
Joe B. Reed
J. McCorquodale
W. F. Gibbs
Allen Smith
Lillie Ray
Fannie Mike
Thos. Rowan
Sentinel
Annie Johnson
Ada
Edna Minkert
Ruth
Mattie Eaves
Esther
Mattie Searcy
Martha
Ida Philips
Electa
Union Hill to Hold Annual Jubilee Meeting Sept 6
The people of Union Hill a Bryan suburb will hold their annual Jubilee meeting on September 6 starting at 8 p m A framed ad from Wells Fargo express agent E B Lomax extols courtesy as a duty of public servants drawing praise for the companys local representative Felix Browns killing of Harry Williams at Mudville triggers an examining trial before Justice McGee with County Attorney Bethea leading the case Many witnesses are present and the day is consumed by the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Bryan
Wells Fargo Express Company
E. B. Lomax
Felix Brown
Harry Williams
Mudville
McGee
Bethea
Singer sewing machines advertised in a house trial offer
The notice promotes Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines as leaders. It invites trial at a customer’s home. It names T A Satterwhite as salesman and provides phone 105. Tax Assessor McCullough’s staff increases to finish 1908 tax rolls, showing about $264,000 more than last year with Miss Jessie Nall Villa McCullough and M M McCullough assisting alongside deputy Jim Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Sewing Machine Company
T. A. Satterwhite
McCullough
Jessie Nall
Villa McCullough
M. McCullough
Jim Conway
Richelieu Foods Advertises Preserves and Condiments
Richelieu fruits and vegetables Richelieu Preserves and jams Richelieu catsups and olives Ring 111 and 179 advertise various products. The notice evokes a catalog style promotion for Richelieu brand foods and directs inquiries to ring numbers 111 and 179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richelieu
For Sale Notices Including Horses Cows Seed and Broom
For sale items list a family horse, several Jersey cows, fresh shipment turnip seed, and a four year old horse. Contacts include Ralph Chatham 232, R. L. Brogden broker, Fountain's broom, and H. S. McGee 235.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ralph Chatham
R. L. Brogden
Fountain's
H. S. McGee
Agents Return from Houston Meeting Suggests Strong Freight Outlook
H and 3 t in S way reports return from Winston where a agents meeting occurred. The gathering was described as a family affair with little decision change. Public interest centers on anticipated freight business this year, rivaling 1906 levels especially in North Texas, while local road shipments remain satisfactory despite not matching 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sway
Wiston
Mr. Wilson
Texas
O R J F Eaves Physician and Surgeon Notice
Dr J F Eaves offers medical care with emphasis on rectal diseases and men health. Office phone 60, residence phone 158.
W. W. Wilson Franklin Texas Attorneys at Law
W W Wilson Franklin Tex Attorneys at Law Bryan and Franklin Texas will practice in county state and federal courts. Special attention to business in Brazos and Robinson counties. 1476 acres in Moses Hughes survey near Edge. Price and terms reasonable. Half acre with improvements one block east of my home. 80 acres adjoining A M College land near Providence Church. Known as the George Platter place. 190 acres including Double Sulphur springs on Navasota river.
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Bryan and
Franklin
Texas
Moses Hughes
Edge
Price
M. College
Providence Church
George Platter
Navasota River
Real Estate Listings by J W Batts in Brazos County
J W Batts real estate agent offers two properties in Brazos County. The first is a corner lot two blocks from Main Street with a six room house and outbuildings for 1050 dollars. The second is a five room house on the east side priced at 1000 dollars with staged payments over one to three years at eight percent interest. Office in the Taliaferro Building opposite the courthouse. Abstract books of Brazos County land titles available.
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Brazos County
J. W. Batts
We can sell them if priced right.
The note directs sending a description to Wilson and Erskine for potential sale. It mentions pricing as the key factor to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Erskine
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Fastman Kodak Goods
Haswell’s Book Store
John Wittman
Merchant Tailo
E. Rohde
Ong Ecosrisvca
Dacing
Enable& Me
Upper Market
S. H. Franklin
Southwestern Life Insurance CO
Dallas
Tex
Joe
B. Reed
Joe Breed
Colorado
Denver Road
Boulder
Fort Worth
Cc. E. Boyett
R. R. Myers
Boyett & Myers
Bryan Steam Laundry
Ww. O. Hearn
OPN
The
Rom Lee & CO
Main Street
Frank Clarke
Houston
OR. J. F. Eaves
W.B. Hudson
Bryan, Texas
W. W.wilson
Franklin, Tex
Hudson. & .Wilson
Attorneys-at-Law
Brazos
Inson Counties
Hudson
A. B. Carson
N. Jennetta
James & Nunn
Taliaferro Building
Posite Court House
W. C. Fountain
W. H. Lawrence
Over Haswell
Stord
Law Henderson
Attorney At Law
Ryan
the Miller House
Colonist
California
Via
C.K Dunlap
Houston, Texas
T. J. Anderson
E. J. Jenkins
Coods
No. 142
Will S. Higgs
C.E. Bullock & CO
M. H. James
Marlin, Texas
Bethesda
Fannin
Mgr
Maplin
C. US
E. Griesser
NEW City Bakery
Hanway Building
Huntsville
Church Parsons
Harriet F. Smite
Huntsville, Texas
Wellborn, Texas
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