Parker Recaptured as Last Jail Breaker Is Booked
Sheriff Nail returned from Shawnee Oklahoma with Ed Parker charged with burglary. Parker is the final of four negro jail breakers captured. Nail and Deputy Conlee commend their work recapturing all escapees before term end. Parker's case to be reviewed next week.
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R. M. Nail
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Ed. Parker
Nail
Parker
Brazos County
Bryan
Nall
Conlee
Woman's Choral Club Holds First Meeting
The Woman's Choral Club met Saturday afternoon September 28 with strong attendance. President Mrs W S Wilson welcomed members as Prof Lillebridge gave an encouraging talk. Mrs Lillebridge sang two numbers set by the director and several new names joined the active roster. Rehearsals begin next Saturday with Mendelssohn Spring Song chosen as the first chorus.
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Woman's Choral Club
W. S. Wilson
Lillebridge
Ash Pond hunting lease bans trespass on Brazos bottom
A W S Mial notifies the public that Ash Pond on his Brazos bottom property is leased for hunting for five years. He says trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, dated oct 4.
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Brazos
Sermon At Court House By Pastor Challenger
The court house sermon begins at 11 a.m. by Pastor Challenger of the Christian church with The Sacredness of the Church. At 7 20 p m the topic is Degrees of Future Reward or On What is the Reward Based Mrs Hilger sings this morning Bible school at 9 45 Superintendent J J Ray assists.
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Court House
Pastor Challenger
The
Christian Church
October bookings at the Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House lists October attractions including Franklin Stock Company starting the week of September 36 and shows such as No Mother to Guide Her October 8 Wizard of Wall Street October 12 Allen Curtis Musical Comedy October 16 The Cowboy Girl October 18 The Clansman October 22 and Albert Taylor Stock Company October 25 and 26.
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Grand Opera House
Franklin Stock Company
Wizard of Wall Street
Allen Curtis
Albert Taylor Stock Company
Strayed or Stolen Pony in Keith Texas
On the night of Sept 23 a chestnut sorel or light brown horse pony six years old about 14 hands high with a star in the face no brand a light reel footed left hind a little bow legged while traveling weighs about 750 to 800 pounds gentle fox trot ter five dollars reward for information leading to recovery address A J Kuisu 252 dw lt Keith Texas
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A. J. Kuisu
Keith
Texas
Walker's Five and Ten Cent Store Opening Monday
Walker's Five and Ten Cent Store opens Monday next to Cole Hardware Co with a renewed building a new plate glass front skylight and ornate fixtures the stock is new and displays will be attractive refreshments will be served and all sales are cash only in the state.
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Walker
Cole Hardware Co
Musical entertainment aids Confederate Wives and Widows Home
The Hearne Democrat reports a recent musical program in Hearne organized by Mrs T C Westbrook for the Confederate Wives and Widows Home of Austin. The event opened with a piano number by Mrs Lillie Davis of Bryan whose performances showcased refined training and talent. The piece lauds Bryan schools and local merchants, urging appreciation of beauty in art and commerce.
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Hearne Democrat
Hearne
T. C. Westbrook
Austin
the Democrat
Lillie Davis
Bryan
Bryan Merchantile
Notice of purchase and new management at Tom Lee Restaurant
Sun Star & Co announces the purchase of Tom Lee Restaurant and that the new owner will pay all former management’s debts on Thursday October 3 at 10 a.m. They invite continued public patronage.
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Tom Lee
Sun Star & Co
For Sale Pasture near Bryan with 355 acres
One mile southwest of Bryan a 355 acre pasture is for sale. All fenced with 200 acres cleared and the remainder in timber. Includes two houses several sheds for cattle wind mills and galvanized cisterns. Suitable for dairy cattle hogs or general farming. Easy terms. Apply to J W English October 23.
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Bryan
J. W. English
Webb Bros Fall Shoes Offer Perfect Fit
Webb Bros presents new fall lines described as nearly perfect footwear with ideal fit and quality, highlighting craftsmanship and styles.
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Webb Bros
Lost roan mare near Brazos bottom west of Bryan
Reward offered for a lost roan mare about fourteen and a half hands high. The animal was raised in the Brazos bottom west of Bryan. A two dollar and fifty cent reward is offered for return to D M Dansby. CC C Brehmer is listed as owner.
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Brazos Bottom
Bryan
D. M. Dansby
CC. C. Brehmer
New Open Stock China Display by J A Myers
Ladies urged to call for a fresh inventory update on open stock china as advertised by J A Myers at 255.
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China
J. A. Myers
Five and Ten Cent Store Opens Hint in City
A jumble of local notices lists store ads and arrivals at J. A. Myers Wagner Brandon Webb Bros and Walker's Five and Ten Cent Store. People visiting from Marlin Mem phi Wellborn and Ennis are noted along with new corset stock and orange lace waists. A lost gold locket and a gold pencil are mentioned with rewards and calls to collect at local businesses.
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Walker
Ben Fidson
Ella Edison
Wellborn
Jeff P. Royder
Wagner & Brandon
Fatal Electric Shock Claims Fort Worth Lineman
Charles Johnson, an electrician working as a lineman, was fatally injured when his arms touched a live 2200 volt wire near a pole. He fell, became suspended head downward, and his clothing and flesh were burned by the current as firemen lowered his body. A boy on a nearby porch tried to douse the flames with water but was warned to stop.
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Fort Worth
Charles Johnson
Prudential denies Texas railroad bond holdings claim
Austin reports Commissioner of Insurance Love rejects Prudential Insurance claims of owning 3,163,785 in Texas railroad bonds and states the actual Texas line bond total is 1,040,515. The note counters a circular tied to the Robertson act. Governor Campbell set to speak at the state county tax assessors convention December 9–10. Northern Life Insurance of Chicago filed for authority to operate in Texas.
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Austin
Insurance
Love
Prudential Isurance Company
Texas Lines
Texas
Campbell
Northern Life Insurance Company of
Chicago
Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes Claim Superior Ready-to-Wear
The ad asserts Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes are America’s foremost ready-to-wear outfits. It credits careful tailoring, patient workmanship, and problem solving genius for a better look. It invites proof from readers, noting they stand to gain more than the seller.
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America
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Emmel & Maloney
Axminster
Buchanan
Moore
Ladies Shoes
Fred Winter
Waco
Fountain's
Marlin
J. BE. Mathis
Reliance
D. J. McDonald
Kurten
J. A
L. 8. Green
Houston
the Eagle
J. M. Collier
Calvert
O. M. Ball
Virginia
Eagle Office
Doubting Thomas
W. H. Kinney and Son
Ennis
N. P. Boyett
Eugene Edge
Walkers
Prudential Insurance Company
Weholisale Teak
Jno. M. Lawrence & Co
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