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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
2
Crockett ships pears by carload at fancy prices as Jewett plans oil mill electric lights water works broom factory and other mercantile enterprises with two new railroads, the T and B V and central cut-off, expected to boost growth.
Houston A and M alumni at the Rice Hotel adopt resolutions unanimously endorsing Prof. H H Harrington for the A and M college presidency. Similar endorsements are being made by alumni at other locations in the state.
City panel enacts ordinances aiming to curb street harassment by mashers on downtown thoroughfares. Officials say longstanding lewd conduct toward ladies has grown intolerable and requires immediate action.
Friends in Bryan mourn the untimely death of Capt. Harry Haynes a Texas native and early Baylor University graduate at his Austin home. He leaves a widow and four sons including Albert Haynes who married Lillie Leman of Bryan.
Daily fresh bread and fancy cakes at the Texas Bakery. Lady fingers and other items available. Special orders receive prompt attention. Phone 89. Mrs. Otto Boehme, Prop.
Mr Claude E Boyett and Miss Jessie D Wicker united in marriage at the bride's home in Bryan with Dr Geo B Butler officiating. A reception followed at the groom's parents home in College Station attended by relatives and many friends. The couple reside with Wade Cox at a cottage on Bryan's east side.
Report from Navasota in the Galveston News says antis claim Grimes County by 25 votes with polls closed at 6 pm except Anderson. Proponents may contest under the Terrell law effective Aug 12 1905. Brigance of Navasota confirms a small pro majority and notes some boxes stayed open to 7 pm to ensure the result.
District Court records show Frank Barnes and Emma Barnes granted a divorce. The Jops Emily and Robert seek partition with L Bethea as guardian ad litem. land to be sold by private sale under receiver Charlie Gerke. E A Terrell sues Dan Terrell.
Fort Worth on September 6 reports the Bank of Commerce did not open due to complications with Imboden banks nationwide and the immediate cause cited as the suspension of Denver Savings Bank. teller Wall noted the situation halted normal operations.
Dr. F J Eaves, state quarantine officer, returned from Memphis with an official report. He found extensive malaria but no traces of yellow fever, noting Memphis sits in the malaria zone and expressing surprise at the absence of fever.
Paris Texas Sept 6 the fourth boy drowned in Red river Sunday has been recovered He was a son of Judge Evans who lives near Frogville Indian Territory The Horton brothers were found together and the Evans boy lay about twenty yards downstream The bodies were placed on a wagon and taken to Judge Oakes place near Goodwater for burial None of the boys could swim
Paris Texas Sept 6 President B A Calvin reports the Farmers' union executive committee in Greenville recommends a minimum 11 cents for this season's cotton. Circulars go to other states seeking cooperation and the union may adjust the price as harvest proceeds if conditions stay poor.
John B. Miller reports widespread tick infestations in the Indian Territory and Comanche Addington regions. Cattle are dying in hundreds as ranchers try dipping to save herds. Fevers accompany the infestations, and livestock losses rise amid the outbreak.
A Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train in Red Oak Texas struck a cow that ran onto the tracks. The cow was killed and a nearby farmer was knocked down and injured by the collision.
In Brazos County Court Texas on August 10 1905 I filed a community bond as survivor of the estate of my deceased husband N M McDougald and myself all claimants against the estate must present within law and debtors pay promptly to Mrs L E McDougald Bryan Brazos County Texas 217 23 29 35 Survivor Etc.
Winona Texas September 6 R A Coulter prominent farmer north of Winona died after four days of illness from black jaundice. At 6 feet 11 inches he was the tallest man in Smith County and required a coffin over seven feet long built by workmen. He was a Mason and survived by a wife and seven children.
Blooming Grove Texas Sept 6 a man held on suspicion in the assault of Mrs S P Norris near Howard Ellis county was placed under arrest and officers took him to Howard for identification by the victim.
Mrs. Ernest Parks announces a church tea at her home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Everyone is invited to attend.
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