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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
2
In Milam county the antis won by 280 votes while Rockdale's tally tied at 154 each. A Meantime, the H L Scales ranch near Bedias has been subdivided and is being sold for farming use.
The mock bean or cow pea seed imported from India is described as a promising forage crop. It is said to be almost equal to alfalfa, drought resistant, and well suited to semi arid western regions, with potential value after winter crops in the south.
By order of the Board of Trustees the Bryan city schools will open Monday September 9 1907. All white teachers will meet at the office on Saturday to bring certificates for records and notebooks and pencils to write preliminary observations. The color-
The San Antonio Commercial Club protested Mexico’s dengue outbreak quarantine on rail lines to the south, arguing it harms the international fair in the Alamo City. Dr Brumby weighs action, but lines stay closed due to dengue or yellow fever risk. Texas officials recall past denial of fever during a 1895 fair.
President Harrington returns from inspection of the experimental farm at Chilli cothe sub station under A B Connor. The station, a graduate of the A and M, tests milo maize bathroorn and other forage crops to increase yield and uniform ripening.
A new twenty inch perforator is described as a versatile tool for printing blanks with intricate perforations. The device is expected to greatly improve speed and efficiency in handling such work.
John Wallace and Annie Arnet were married yesterday morning in Wheelock by Dr. Geo B. Butler of the First Baptist Church. The couple arrived in Bryan early, completed the clerical formalities, and returned home afterward. Wallace formerly resided near Bryan and friends offered congratulations.
Claude Griffith and Emmie Zimmerman were married Sunday night at Reliance Baptist Church by Rev. J. M. Bullock. Both grew up in Brazos county and will reside in the Reliance community.
The Villa Maria Ursuline Academy reopened on September 1 for the 1907-08 term. The article notes the school’s strong health record, music, art, and Chinese painting programs, plus new classes and a larger anticipated attendance. Mother Prioress awaits inquiries.
The Brazos county district court convened with Judge J. C. Scott presiding and officials including District Attorney Ralston Sheriff Nall and District Clerk H. O. Jones in attendance. Grand jurors were empaneled with John Ferguson as foreman and a list of bailiffs noted. Civil cases set include Echols vs Lawless on Sept 4, McFerran vs Templeman on Sept 5, and Franklin vs Gsway company on Sept 33.
Captain Andrew Moses of the United Army arrives to assume duty as commandant of the corps of Sergeant cadets at A. and M. College succeeding Captain H. H. States. He comes from Ft Moultrie to begin duties with the new term and will be joined later by his family. Moses, a native Texan and son of Hon. Norton Moses, was raised in Burnett County and visited his former home en route to college.
Miss Berryman thanks patrons for past favors and announces music class will begin with piano instruction for all ages on September 9. Stringed instruments will be instructed and a new pit day reopens.
At Austin on Labor Day Sept 2 state departments closed in observance. Officials noted the break affects all major agencies and offices across the capital and major cities.
C E Osborne, a Sells Floto circus employee, was severely injured by a lion in Fort Worth on September 2. While cleaning a cage for three young lions, he placed a pan of water under the bars and the cub struck his left hand, tearing flesh from the wrist to the second knuckle of the third finger.
Fort Worth reports Miss Pierson was saved from drowning in Lake Como by W. H. Irwin who dived from a passing naphtha launch, reached eight feet depth, grabbed her after a third submersion, and brought her to the surface where both were pulled into a boat.
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