Brazos Countys School Activities Personal Mention
County Agent C L Benson and S E Eberstadt went to Smetana today. Many residents from Brazos bottom, Wellborn, Rock Prairie and College were in Bryan for visits, shopping, or business. Bright notes include visitors from Tabor and Bloomingon, hometowns from Harve y, Edge, Zack, and Millican with updates on illness and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
S. E. Eberstadt
Smetana
George Foster
Brazos Bottom
J. H. Wilcox
Alexander
Ike Holligan
Harvey
Bryan
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
R. D. Blacket
B. Sbisa
College
S. G. Bailey
J. C. Nagle
T. J. Harrold
Wellborn
G. W. Dunlap
W. A. Smith Ed. Dowling
Charlie Jackson
Millican
J.H. Sellers
James, Jr
Dallas
A. L. Ward
Ursuline Avenue
T. H. Franklin
Will Bethel
R. H. Harrison
Franchelle Roberts
Hockaday School
R. J. Roberts
Mina Glasgow
Waco
Junior Bridge Glub
New Mexico
Maverick
Mr. Stuart
Edith Weddington
Houston
A. L. Hearn
Everett S. Penn
Georgetown
Fred M. Court
Kentucky
George A. Adams
James Bert Adams
Quinlan Adams
New York City
Happy Family Reunion for Mr. J. W. Cloud 83rd Birthday
The Cloud family celebrated Mr. J W Cloud 83 in Kurten with a Sunday reunion at the old home. Relatives from Bryan Kurten Reliance and Brazos Bottom enjoyed reminiscences of Brazos County days, games, stories and a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Cloud
Kurten
Mr. Cloud
Brazos County
Georgia
Tom A. Cloud
Bryan
J. P. Gilpin
Z. L. Jones
Reliance
R. B. Hearne
C. F. Bullock
Brazos Bottom
John H. Jones
Fifteen Negroes Captured in Exciting Blackjack Interruption
About 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 be blackjack was interrupted. The case promises to become an interesting one in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Morehead
H. T. Wheeless
College
Connally Indicated for U. S. Senate by Marlin Native
The article notes that FOR TOM CONNALLY M. M. Erskine, reared in Falls County, Bryan area is for Congressman Connally as United States Senator. Connally, following Parrish's death, is considering entering the Senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Connally
M. M. Erskine
Marlin
Falls County
United States
Parrish
Connally
Bryan
Senate
Koppe Bridge Approach Down in Brazos River Flood
Burleson County officials notified Thursday that the Koppe bridge approach on the Burleson County side failed under flood pressure. The head wall had been deteriorating for some time and could not withstand the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppe Bridge
H. O. Ferguson
Brazos River
Burleson County
Rain Gauge Records Heavy Local Rainfall in Navasota
J. M. Ackerman reports instruments show about two and three quarter inches of rain today in Navasota bringing total since Saturday to six and one half inches. The local river, which had been falling yesterday, rose about a foot and a half since this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Cattle Dip Being Unloaded at H. T. C. Depot
A large quantity of cattle dip in five gallon cans is being unloaded at the H. T. C. depot for use in Brazos County. Dipping of cattle to rid them of ticks is ongoing to meet state livestock requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan Eagle presses 3300 copies in Thursday issue
On Thursday March 30 the Bryan Daily and Weekly printed circulated and mailed 3300 copies. The Eagle reports strong local coverage and emphasizes its value to Bryan and Brazos County readers while urging support and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
The
Eagle
Citizen
Texas
Sheriff Morehead Captures Ingoldsley in San Antonio Case
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 in custody on bigamy and swindling charges issued in Brazos county. Ingoldsley, reputedly with past Illinois penitentiary terms, faces multiple charges across Madison Harris Leon Brazos counties and seeks in Oklahoma Nebraska and California. He awaits Brazos grand jury as Sheriff Morehead is lauded for securing the arrest despite multiple demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Morehead
San Antonio
J. G. W. Ingoldsley
G. W. Boyd
Edwin E. Moore
John G. Wilson
Morehead
Houston
Ingoldsley
Brazos County
Fisher
Nebraska City
Park recounts oil tests near Bryan and Hearne Texas
Col J H Park returns from Bryan and Hearne where he visited relatives. He notes heavy rains, good ground season, and strong oil activity with tests at Brazos Bottom, Wixon Lake, and near Wheelock on the Brazos and Robertson line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia Daily News
Col
J. H. Park
Mexia
Limestone County
Bryan
Hearne
P. S. Park
W. H. Davison
John Welch
Pearl Smith
Texas
Brazos Bottom
Wixon Lake
Brazos and Robertson Line
Wheelock
Fine horses to be exhibited in Bryan
W. L. Strangel of the Animal Husbandry department at A. & M. College announces an exhibition on Main Street in Bryan this Saturday at 2 30. Stallions Pat Murphy Red Oak Flowerdale and Owenton will be shown along with the jack Captain. All horsemen in Brazos County are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Strangel
A. & M. College
Bryan
Pat Murphy
Red Oak
Flowerdale
Owenton
Jack
Brazos County
Educational rally and county school fair proposed in Brazos County
To the Teachers Trustees and School Patrons of Brazos County we thank you for support as the school session ends. A county wide educational rally, a petition to Governor Neff, and a county school fair at College on April 28 are planned to boost rural schools and secure state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Neff
Carnegie Library
College
Bryan
W. S. Howell
Lizzie Brock
Egbert Jones
Red Cross
A. J. Buchanan
Texas
Miss Crosse
Creeks in Brazos County Swollen by Four Days of Rain
Four days of rainfall have swelled creeks and rivers across Brazos County. The Little River near Cameron is out of its banks and the Little Brazos River south of Hearne is flooding. The Big Brazos is rising rapidly, though officials expect manageable impact. Rainfall totals reach about 6 inches with widespread high water but limited crop damage anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Cameron
Little Brazos
Hearne
Big Brazos
Waco
Little Brazos River
John M. Lawrence
Lawrence Grocery Company
Old Settler Remembers Muddy Main Street Days in Bryan
Mr. M. R. Phillips 74 recalls Bryan in the era of mud clogged Main Street when farm wagons stalled and planters unloaded near Brazos bottoms. He notes gravel roads and autos transformed farming, recalls oxen and limited daily trips, and cites Bryan’s 4.5 miles of paved streets and 70 miles of graveled turnpikes radiating from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Main Street
M. R. Phillips
Brazos Bottom
Main
Freight rates high in shipping gravel for roads
Hearne to Bryan Junction shipped thirty three yards of gravel for Brazos County roads this week. The freight bill came to 32.34 dollars though the gravel was worth 57.75 dollars. The notice argues that railroads charge high rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Hearne
Bryan Junction
Federation Women Clubs appoint publicity chair for meeting
Publicity chairman Mrs J C Reynolds of Port Arthur appointed Mrs Lee J Rountree for the Federation gathering at College Station from April 6 to 8. The meeting program will appear in the newspapers in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Reynolds
Port Arthur
Fourth District Federation of Women Clubs
Lee J. Rountree
College Station
Local supporters praise education and media in Brazos County
Eck Smith of Brazos County expresses gratitude to the Rural Science and Extension departments and A and M College for support. He commends the Bryan Eagle newspaper for its role in education and recognizes Representative Lee J. Rountree for championing rural schooling in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. College
Bryan Eagle
Lee J. Rountree
Texas
Eck Smith
Brazos Co
Loudder Buys Three Carloads of Brazos Cattle for Fort Worth Market
J G Loudder of Miles in the Big Bend area bought three carloads of Brazos County cattle in Bryan with plans to ship to Fort Worth or Stevens County for grass if unsold. Oklahoma authorities have banned Texas cattle crossing the line, delaying shipments northward. A Texas Livestock Commission meeting with Oklahoma yielded no official results yet. Mr and Mrs Fred Poteet of Wellborn were in Bryan Saturday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.g.loudder
Miles
San Angelo
Bryan
Brazos County
Fort Worth
Loudder
Stevens County
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Texas
Texas Livestock Commission
Lone Star State
Fred Poteet
Wellborn
Bryan Rotary Hears State Delegation at Lunch Meeting
Bryan Rotary Club heard a report from the Mineral Wells state meeting noting about 1 000 Rotarians attended and plans to take the Aggie band to next year’s Beaumont state gathering. Speakers praised hospitality and Rotary ideals as D X Bible and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Rotary Club
M. L. Parker
Mineral Wells
T. K. Lawrence
R. O. Allen
S. Moylon Bird
Aggie
Beaumont
Allen
Bird
Mr. Lawrence
Parker
B. A. Sims
Bryan Rotary
D. X. Bible
New York
Conference of
United States
Rotary
Oak McKenzie
Travis B. Bryan
D. Ernest Moore
S. Moylan Bird
Sam Parker
Sam E. Eberstadt
D. L
Lightning Strikes Wires at H T C Depot
Lightning hit the H. T. C. Depot Wednesday night around nine setting telegraph and telephone wires ablaze in a moment. Wires twisted into a mass as fire flared briefly before dying out, observed by tower workers south of the station.
Brazos County Taxes Guidance From State Comptroller
Brazos County Assessor Jim Darwin received instructions from State Comptroller Lon A. Smith of Austin on property assessment. The guidance will be published in the Eagle tomorrow to aid property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Jim Darwin
Lon A. Smith
Austin
Eaglek
Major Cavitt Reported Very Ill With Flu Attack
Major W. R. Cavitt is reported very ill with an attack of influenza. The notice notes his illness and seeks improvements in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Cavitt
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G. M. Ammons
Frank Ammons
Tabor
R. H. Carroll
Jim Reed
J. O. Orr
Edge
W. C. George
Prospect
T. B. Martin
Steep Hollow
Hettie Francis
M. G. Buchanan
W. P. Orr
R. M. Walker
McCulloch- Gordon C
Amon Williams
Coleview
W. F. Odem
Horace Boyett
Jefferson County
W. H. Boyett
G., M. Ammons
the Tabor High School
Jewell Hogue
Kitty Houge
W. H. Cole
City National Bank
Eugene Parks
Dalas
George P. Edge
E. Eberstadt
Jefferson
Anna Eberstadt
A. Eberstadt
Amarillo
Europe
W. W. Chambers
J. H. Rawson
H. H. Williamson
College Avenue
Arthur Moore
J. N. Cole
Moore
W. L. Powers
H. A. McManus
Anton Ernst
McManus
Ed. Schram
Zack
Young Ladies’ Choral Club
Tabernacle
Roy Danforth
Mary Locke
Giles Rhodes
New Orleans
A. W. Rhodes
Rhodes
R. V. Ford
Bryan High School
Calvert
Robertson County
J. L. Cobb
Margaret Cobb
Lelia Law Davis
W. C. Davis
Bryan and
J. G. Loudder
Brazos Cattle
Petey
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
W. K. Kellogg
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