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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
3
A flurry of visitors signs the Bryan scene with names like Jack Graham Harvey J. C. Lloyd Reliance and Grace Morgan Reliance. Local eateries tout fresh oysters and Delmonico Rye while merchants push ads and fruit and vegetable lists amid ongoing freight and road-improvement activity.
The body of Mrs. J M Montgomery, who died in Bay City on Wednesday, arrived by the Northbound H T C train at 12 30 a m Friday. The Buchanan Moore hearse met the train and carried the coffin to Wheelock for burial. Accompanying the remains were the husband two daughters and a son Captain Duncan a brother also joined the group. The Montgomery family once lived in Wheelock but have since resided in Bay City.
The program outlines 11 A. M. service elements including songs prayers responsive readings and the Lord's Supper. It invites attendance with short sermons and a 9:45 A. M. Bible School and 7 P. M. Christian Endeavor. Union Hill adds a 10 P. M. sermon by H. W. Hamilton as part of university services. Pastor names: Jas A Challenner and H W Hamilton.
Elm er Walters conceived a decently produced tramp play that would appeal to all classes due to the wide popularity of the American Vagabond. Walters notes others imitate his concept but none match the Walters standard. A Millionaire Tramp is deemed as strong as The Old Homestead and similar works.
Cotton receipts at Bryan to date total 3,384 square bales and 513 round bale gins with additional 1,874 square bales and 475 other units. Receipts exceed last year’s pace though 1907 and 1906 totals show wide gaps. Revised five week forecast lowers expected arrivals to about 22,500 to 28,000 bales. current price is 8 11 16 per unit, up 1 16 from earlier in the week.
Market listing shows tomatoes, turnip greens, mustard greens, head lettuce, fresh beans, black-eyed peas, shallots, radishes, spinach, and sweet peppers offered at 233 Howell & Newton. No further details provided.
Twenty seven applicants appeared before the board of school examiners at the courthouse yesterday for teachers certificates. White applicants numbered twelve, colored fifteen. among whites four men and eight women, among colored three men and twelve women. Superintendent Parker notes a larger turnout than expected and above usual for this sitting. The Brazos county examining board comprises John Moore, Dulaney, and Ada Board. Desirable lumber for sale by A J Wagner and Co.
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