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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
3
Brazos County notes show County Agent C. L. Benson and S. E. Eberstadt visiting Smetana. Numerous residents from Harvey, Rock Prairie, Well born, Tabor, Zack, Edge, and College towns visited Bryan on business or for social events. Schools, clubs, and families from Bryan and nearby communities are mentioned along with a few health and travel updates.
The Cloud family gathered at their Kurten home to celebrate Mr J W Cloud's 88th birthday. Relatives from Bryan Reliance Kurten and Brazos Bottom joined a dinner and shared reminiscences of Brazos County history and Civil War era experiences.
Fifteen Negroes were captured by Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Deputy Sheriff H. T. Wheeless Sunday night near College when an exciting game, alleged to have been "black jack," was interrupted. The case promises to become an interesting one in court, it is said.
The Texan Tom Connally in Bryan declared his support for Congressman Connally as a candidate for United States Senate after the death of Congressman Parrish. Connally, reared in Marlin Falls County, is contemplating entering the race.
Burleson County head wall of the Koppe bridge gave way under flood pressure. County Judge H O Ferguson was notified Thursday afternoon of the damage to the bridge approach on the Burleson County side.
J. M. Ackerman reports instruments indicate about two and three quarter inches of rain fell today in Navasota, bringing the total rainfall since Saturday to six and one half inches. The nearby river, after yesterday's fall, rose about a foot and a half this morning.
A large quantity of cattle dip in five gallon cans is being unloaded at the H. T. C. depot for Brazos County use. Dipping cattle to rid them of ticks is underway to meet state livestock requirements.
The Bryan Daily and Weekly printed and mailed 3300 copies on March 30 as the Eagle expands its trade coverage in Brazos County. It reports 3800 poll taxes in the county, with about 1600 paid by women, and asserts the paper offers high class reading for Bryan’s population, urging readers to support the Eagle.
Sheriff L. E. Morehead returned from San Antonio with Dr. J. G. W. Ingoldsley alias G W Boyd alias Edwin E Moore alias John G Wilson and several other aliases in custody. Warranted on bigamy and swindling charges from Brazos county, Ingoldsley was held in the San Antonio county jail before being moved to Brazos. Authorities in multiple states and counties claim further charges including auto theft forgery swindling and bigamy.
Col J H Park of Mexia returns from Bryan and Hearne where he visited relatives and found heavy rains area streams high. He notes strong oil interest around Bryan and Hearne with tests under way at Brazos Bottom Wixon Lake and near Wheelock.
W L Strangel of the Animal Husbandry department at A and M College announces an exhibition on Bryan Main Street Saturday April 8 at 2 30. Stallions Pat Murphy Red Oak Flowerdale and Owenton will be shown along with the jack Captain. All horsemen in Brazos County or interested observers are urged to attend.
The Brazos County educational committee urges teachers trustees and patrons to boost rural schools amid funding worries. A county wide educational rally and a petition to Governor Neff are proposed, along with a county school fair at College on April 28 featuring student exhibits and a hearty dinner basket. The community also praises the Carnegie Library books, Red Cross support, and local volunteers for advancing the school program.
Brazos county reports heavy rainfall over the past four days swelling creeks and rivers. Little River at Cameron and Little Brazos over banks. Big Brazos rising about one foot per hour but locals expect to manage. Observers warn that damage, if any, would come from the Little Brazos. John M. Lawrence of Lawrence Grocery QC comments there is no major inundation unless rainfall intensifies.
M R Phillips 74 recalls muddy Main Street in Bryan 20 to 25 years ago when farm wagons bogged down. He notes planters unloading at flooded routes and swapping to mules, praises gravel roads and autos, and contrasts plowing with oxen to modern farmer mobility. Bryan now has four and a half miles paved of 40 miles within city limits. About 70 miles of graveled turnpikes radiate from Bryan across ten county roads.
Hearne to Bryan Junction moved thirty three yards of gravel for road work. The freight bill reached 32 dollars and 34 cents while the gravel's value was 57 dollars and 75 cents. Citizens skeptical about rail rates are urged to consider this example.
Publicity chairman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Port Arthur is named for the Fourth District Federation of Women Clubs meeting at College Station from April 6 to 8. The meeting program will be printed in newspapers in a few days.
A Brazos County official thanks A and M College Rural Science and Extension departments for support and lauds the Bryan Eagle paper for backing the educational program. The letter also commends Editor Representative Lee J. Rountree for his dedication to rural schools and education in Texas.
J G Loudder of Miles Texas bought three car loads of Brazos county cattle in Bryan for shipment to the Fort Worth market. He said he would ship to Stevens county for grass if unable to sell at Fort Worth. Oklahoma authorities ban on Texas cattle blocks northward shipments and a Texas Oklahoma Livestock Commission meeting outcome is awaited.
Mr and Mrs Fred Poteet of Well born visited Bryan on Saturday for shopping and errands.
Bryan Rotary Club luncheon heard a report on the Mineral Wells State Rotary meeting just closed. Speakers included President T K Lawrence Prof R O Allen Rev S Moylan Bird and D X Bible. They praised the event and announced plans to take the Aggie band to Beaumont next year.
Lightning struck the H T C Depot Wednesday night around 9 o clock, igniting telegraph and telephone wires into a twisted mass. Fire lasted only an instant as workers in the tower south of the station observed the flare and quick burnout.
Brazos County Assessor Jim Darwin received instructions from State Comptroller Lon A. Smith of Austin. The guidance concerns property assessment in Brazos County and will be published in the Eagle tomorrow to inform local property owners.
Major W. R. Cavitt is described as very ill following an attack of influenza. The report notes his condition and ongoing concern for his health.
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