War era epigrams echo history in naval quotes
A collection of wartime sayings attributed to U S figures from the Spanish American War era includes lines from Bill Anthony Captain Sigsbee Dewey Hobson and Schley among others reflecting attitudes and incidents at Manila Bay Santiago harbor and the Rough Riders scene. The remarks capture bravado resolve and grief from a fleet and cavalry perspective.
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Bill Anthony
Maine
Sigsbee
Washington
Bob Evans
Schley
Clark
The
Oregon
Board of Strategy
Commodore Dewey
Gridley
Manila
Olympia
Dewey
Prince Henry
Germany
Santiago Harbor
Hobson
Admiral Sampson
Allyn K. Capron
Rough Riders
Colonel Wood
Hamilton Fsh
Buckey O’neill
Lieutenant Wainwright
Gloucester
Cervera
Philip
Texas
Wainwright
Henderson and Scott Named for Local District Posts
The piece notes SAM R. HENDERSON of Bryan as representative for the 55th district and J C Scott of Franklin as district attorney for the 20th district. The text indicates these figures may be candidates or appointees in local government postings.
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Sam R. Henderson
Bryan
J.c. Scott
Franklin
I and G N R excursion tickets to Hot Springs sale
On September 10 the I and G N R announces excursion tickets to Hot Springs and return at reduced rates. Palestine five fifty, Galveston and San Antonio seven fifty, other points pro rata. Tickets valid until September 15 with 30 day extension on payment to make one fare. For details contact nearest ticket agent or agent address D J Price G P and T A Palestine Texas.
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Palestine
Galveston
San Antonio
Il&g. N. R. Avor
D. J. Price
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Eagle Pass
G. P
T. A
Music Class Restarted in Public Schools
Miss Sue McLelland announces she will teach music again this session in public schools. She teaches six instruments besides harmony and uses new proven methods. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.
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Sue McLelland
Miss Nannie Berryman to Teach Music at Graded School
Miss Nannie Berryman announces she will teach music at the graded school this year providing instruction in harmony piano and stringed instruments to students.
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Nannie Berryman
Excursion Rates via I and G N Railroad
I and G N Railroad announces excursion rates to Cincinnati for September 2 to 4 with a return by September 13 and optional extension to October 2. Also offers trips to San Antonio September 4 and 5 with a September 6 limit, Mexico City 30 days, Monterey 10 days, Saltillo 10 days to September 10 11 12. Apply at nearest ticket agent for details. D B Reed was in town yesterday and sent seventeen cotton pickers to his place.
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Cincinnati
San Antonio
Mexico City
Monterey
Saltillo
I.&g. N. Railroad
D. J. Price
B. L. Reed
Ingersoll on Marriage
Quotes from Charles H. Ingersoll praising marriage as the holiest institution and essential for government strength. He denounces opponents of marriage and extols the aim to earn the love of a worthy partner as the grandest ambition.
Big Dry Goods Deal Sealed for Navasota Firm
Ward Templeman and Will Sangster traveled to Bryan to close the sale of Cole Bros stock to R B Templeman and Son of Navasota. The deal valued at about 25 000 to 30 000 dollars will keep Cole Bros operating with a greatly enlarged and improved stock. The move is viewed as a boost to Bryan’s and Nava sota’s business circles, signaling enterprise and progress.
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Messrs
Ward Templeman
Will Sangster
Bryan
Cole Bros
R. B. Templeman & Son
Navasota
Daily Examiner
Excursion Rates to Eureka Springs from Bryan
On September 10 1898 the H T C R R sells round trip Bryan to Eureka Springs Arkansas for 47 dollars. Tickets must be stamped at Eureka Springs for return by September 14 or extended 30 days if deposited with Eureka Springs agent by that date with a 10.10 payment. Departure is on the night train for close connection.
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Bryan
Eureka Springs
Ark
Rail Line Sale Notice for St Louis Tickets 1898
GO to ST. LOUIS. Sept. 10 1898. H and T C R R will sell tickets Bryan to St Louis Tickets to St Louis 16.35 and return 25.70 Tickets must be stamped in St Louis for return on or before Sept 13 Round trip tickets extended 30 days if ticket is deposited with agent in St Louis on or before Sept 13 and payment of 8.95 to agent at St Louis.
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Bryan
St. Louis
For Sale and Local Notices Across Bryan
Three acres of land in front of the residence on the block of Wannie Withers re sides. Also 20 Jersey cows for cash. Miss St. Leon millinery pars offer new ribbons ceilings hats and seasonable goods. Prof Ben G Oneal returns to teach after illness. Miss Lucile McLendon visits Mrs Chas Williamson. Dollie Carr visits Galveston.
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Wannie Withers
Jersey
W. R. Cavitt
Miss St. Leon
Bryan
Ben G. Oneal
Breckinridge
Texas
Lucile McLendon
Calvert
Chas, N. Williamson
District Court opens with jury sworn for Turkey Creek murder case
District court opened yesterday with Judge W. G. Taliaferro presiding. A grand jury was sworn, led by foreman L. D. McGee, to investigate a murder on Turkey Creek. A second week petit jury list and appointed bailiffs followed as officers organized court duties.
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W. G. Taliaferro
L. D. McGee
George Orr
Frank Schmalsteg
Sam Dennerson
J. H. McCullough
Williams
Peter Goodson
J. C. Blume
J. H. Suber
John Tauber
J. A. Henry
Taliaferro
Turkey Creek
City Schools Open Amid Mixed Attendance
The city schools opened yesterday with good attendance for white and colored students. The state census lists 880 pupils and the per capita state school fund apportionment is 4.50 dollars. White faculty includes Superintendent T. B. Minter and Principal H. Hickman along with 12 teachers. John A. Moore listed as assistant principal should appear in third place. Colored school staff features Principal A. H. Colwell, Assistant Principal P. Landry, and teachers E. W. Knox, Ada Scott, and Levenia Alberson.
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T. 8. Minter
H. Hickman
E. H. West
Ben G. O’neal
W. A. Watkins
Gussie Finley
Mattie Smith
Leanore Waldrop
Cordia Fletcher
Adah Beard
Annie Deering
Rosemary Shields
Sue McLelland
Nannie Berryman
Virginia West
Mattie Lindsey
John A. Moore
Assistannt Pricipal
A. H. Colwell
P. Landry
E. W. Knox
Ada Scott
Levenia Alberson
Allen Academy scholarship contest to admit all pupils
The Madison county committee of the Allen Academy scholarship contest states it will admit every boy and girl, including old pupils, to the contest. Tom Searcy W F Gibbs W L Turner sign as committee members.
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Allen Academy
Madison County
Tom Searcy
W. F. Gibbs
W. L. Turner
Turkey Creek Murder Identity Revealed
The man found murdered and burned on Turkey Creek is identified as Tony Gannero, an Italian. Sheriff Nunn and officers continue the investigation and say several arrests have been made with more possibly to come.
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Turkey Creek
Tony Gannero
Nunn
Mexico Celebrates Two Great Holidays September 15 and 16
The piece extols Mexico's September 15 16 holidays marking Diaz's birthday and independence. It describes the Battle of Flowers processions thousands of participants flowers decorations and democratic mingling. It promotes I G N R R travel to Mexico City with special fares and route options via Laredo Eagle Pass or a mix return, offered by Texan rail officials.
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Mexico
Diaz
Hill and Dale
Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of
America
City Officials Directory Listing for Local Government
City officers listed include Mayor C A Adams, Marshal T P Boyett, Deputy Marshal R H Smith, Secretary and Treasurer H G Rhodes, City Sexton H H Jones, Constable C L Baker, and Aldermen R G Tabor W 8 Howell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence.
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C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
Local County Officials List Names and Roles
Judge W. H. Harman presides with Clerk G. W. McMichael and Attorney A. G. Board. Tax roles held by J. J. Adams tax collector and R. M. Nall tax assessor. Sheriff T. C. Nunn and Treasurer R. W. Carr. District Clerk J. C. Williams. Commissioners R. J. Deens, Peter Thomas, Felix Phillips, P. H. Arrington.
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W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J. C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
Local church schedules and fraternal lodge meetings listed
A long list of church services and Sunday school times for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian and Free Communion Baptist congregations plus Mass times at St Joseph's. Also scheduled are meeting nights for Templar Knights, Royal Arch Masons, Odd Fellows, K P, A O U W, Knights of Honor and other fraternal orders with officers named and meeting days each month.
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W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
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Armarillo
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Hillsboro
R. W. Finley
Tyler
Geo. W. Finger
Ft. Worth
John W.robbins
Vernon
Allison Mayfield
Sherman
J.S. Kendall
Ladonia
Thos. J. Brown
Or Court Criminal Appeals
M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Robert L. Henry
Waco
Hot Springs, Ark
I. & G.N. Railroad
Eureka Springs, Ark
J N Lawrence
W B Greenwood
P N Causey
J Lawless
Wilson Reed
W A Moody
W H Dozier
T W McClerren
T Cross Jr
Parsons
H M Yeager
John Pantlick
W J Brogden
D S Powell
W R Parker
Frank Curek
J H Blume
J L Broach
T J Ellison
R E Blanton
H A Perkins
Walter Foster
John Brandeski
H G Youngblood
J A Hicks
W Gentry
Joe Ransom
J M Kincanan
A J Battle
W N Crews
G W Graham
J H Thomas
J S Francis Folks
G W Blanton
J D Goen
Ed Farquhar
J. P. Gilpin
J. D. Jones
Tom Frame
C.L. Baker
Fritz Yeager
George McLenden
Powell Harvey
A. G. Dunnica
Daily Eagle
Lawrence Warehouse
Kernole
Darwin & Ponder Wee
Mike’s Yard
Arbert J
G. C. Bittner CO
Toledo, Ohio
City Directory
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
John (. Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec’y. Trazes
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R. & S. Vulcan
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Stuart
Joe B Reed
Bryan Tent
Sam B. Wilson
R. K. Bryan
Home Forum
L. A. Saunders
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
A. W. Holman
W.S. Stuart
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