Harvey Happenings and Community Notes From April 1914
After weeks away I return to report Harvey happenings. Planting proceeds with some fields young and others replanted. rain has hindered progress. Joe Carnes nears completion of the negro church building, a fine structure. Bright Light held church activities with Rev. Tatum of Bryan delivering a Home Missions sermon. Prof. George Sims, former local teacher, is back visiting and the school. Miss Ruth Weedon hosted a birthday party on April 8 with many local guests and prizes. Everett Martin from Steep Hollow visited. Mrs. Sam Pate hosted a birthday dinner for Mr. Pate. Local families, including Mrs. N. A. Cotham and George Pugh of Mississippi, were noted. County exam results were reported as good but challenging for Elmer Pate, Nall Graham, and Ida Todd. Harvey, Texas, April 6, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carnes
Tatum of
Bryan
George Sims
Austin
Sims
Harvey, Tex
Wellborn Lyceum Opens With Southers Recital
Dr. and Mrs. Southers drew a full house in Wellborn Monday night with Her Holmes and His Majesty the Devil, likely the first in a series of lyceums at the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Neeley
J. H. Boyder
Bryan
Bess Gandy
Grace McSwain
Wellborn
Blanche
Bernice Hanna
Buford Dean
George Adams
Real Estate Transfers in Brazos County Summary
B P Duncan transfers 470% acres to Ira V Duncan in Brazos County for 10 dollars plus other considerations. C B Sanders transfers land in S F Austin league No 9 Brazos County for 2750 dollars. Luke Patranello transfers 69.33 acres in Moses A Foster league Brazos County for 1419.18 dollars to Ben Ponzio. Luke Patranello transfers 60 acres to Jack Shimen for 994.50 dollars. J W Wiley transfers Lot 8 Block 34 and Lot 10 Block 49 Oak Grove Park Bryan for a stated consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Duncan
Ira V. Duncan
T. B. Clarke
Brazos County
C. B. Sanders
J. B. Hines
S. F. Austin League
Luke Patranello
Ben Ponzio
Moses A. Foster
Air navigation toll rises in early-year losses
Thirty eight aviators worldwide died in the first three months of the year. France reported ten deaths while the United States had four as officials tally fatal air incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
France
United States
Tom Nunn for Sheriff in Brazos County
The Eagle promotes T C Nunn as a Democratic primary candidate for Brazos County sheriff. Formerly sheriff for fourteen years, he returns to politics asserting a strong record and vows to provide unbiased, diligent service if elected. The notice urges Democratic voters to support his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Nunn
Brazos County
The
Eagle
Tom Nunn
D. D. Dawson
R. M. Nall
Nunn
Andrews
Andrews County
Texas
Bryan
Judge Denies Habeas Corpus for El Paso Internment
Fort Worth April 6 The judge denied habeas corpus for four thousand Mexicans interned at El Paso. The Associated Press reports the ruling in a wartime detention case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Meek
el Paso
Texas industrial notes push Trinity navigation plan
The Dallas Chamber of Commerce urges Texas Senators to raise the Trinity river appropriation by 50000 to 255000 and start locks 2 6 and 5 along with seven dams. Sheep market records 5250 head sold in Fort Worth. Dam plans near Robert Lee advance surveying for Colorado river irrigation. Ballinger residents press for fish hatchery with senator Sheppard backing a second hatchery bill. Valasco reports 38000 road bond election in Clute district carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Trinity River
Texas
Robert Lee
Colorado River
Ballinger
Ballingen
Sheppard
Valasco
Clute Road
British Buyer Acquires Texas Farms for Cotton Output
Austin reports British magnate Lan cashire businessman Thomas Heywood, visiting the city, has closed deals making him owner of several large Texas farms. He plans to grow cotton on these properties and invest proceeds from an election toward constructing a hard surfaced highway in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Thomas Heywood
Lancashire
England
Texas
Heywood
Nations poised to attend Panama Exposition
Twenty nine foreign governments will participate in the Panama Exposition as of April 6. England and Germany have not yet confirmed their attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
Germany
Senators to be elected under first direct test of amendment
Washington reports that 33 U S Senators will be elected this year by direct vote as the nations first test of the Seventeenth Amendment. Thirty-one terms expire March 3 and special elections fill vacancies from Johnston Alabama and Bacon Georgia. Seventeen Republicans and fourteen Democrats seek new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Johnston
Alabama
Bacon
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Louisiana
Thornton
Broussard
Senate
Triple tragedy shocks San Antonio on April 4
Anery shot and killed his wife of seven months and wounded her mother at the latter’s home after she refused him access. He then fatally shot himself in the temple as police and bystanders watched. Authorities report the couple had been visiting the wife’s parents when the dispute escalated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressey
San Antonio
Tex
Anery
Alfonso Zuniga
Ford Agency Changes Hands in Bryan
Messrs. Johnson and Rohde purchased the Ford agency from Brazos Valley Ford Company. The new owners will operate as the Ford Department at the present location, serving Brazos Burleson and Lee Counties with cars parts and accessories. M R Newnham moves to Beaumont to manage a larger seven county Ford operation after the Beaumont manager’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Johnson & Rohde
Ford
Brazos Valley
Ford Company
M. R. Newnham
Johnson
Ford Department
Brazos
Burleson
Lee Counties
Newnham
Beaumont
Quisenberry
Mr. Newnham
Mrs. Newnham
Bryan
Baptists Defeat Allens In Fast Season Opener
In a Saturday game at Allen Academy grounds Bryan Baptist Academy beat Allen Academy 5 to 1. Fountain pitched strongly for the Baptists while Allen’s defense turned two double plays but could not overcome the early lead. Both teams showed good form as they prepare for a rematch next Saturday on the Allen grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Baptist Academy
Allen Academy
Allen Boys
Fountain
The
Baptists
Fountain and Johnson
Jackson
Bible and
Slataper
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Court
R H Mize wed Bertha Fain. Brooks Beal married Lessie Bullock. Alvah Payne tied with Carrie Watson. Sam Tolaver joined with Della Nobles in civil ceremonies of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Mize
Bertha Fain
Brooks Beal
Lessie Bullock
Alvah Payne
Carrie Wat
Bryan Players Edge A. and M. 2 to 1 in Slim Pitcher Duel
In a tight afternoon game Moran's Farmers fell to Bryan Independents 2 to 1. Grissom, a former A. and M. star, stood out at first base with a double and a single in four plate appearances. Vesmirovsky, another A. and M. star, also contributed in the tough contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
A. & M. College
Moran
Bryan Independents
Bryanites
Grissom
Vesmirovsky
Bryan Independents Defeat Farmers In Nine Inning Bout
Griffin of Bryan throws 15 strikeouts while Moran’s recruits total ten. Olsen Skeeler and Watson pitched for the Farmers with Watson charged with the loss after wild pitches and hit batsmen in the decisive ninth. Russell injures finger in fifth, McCullum replaces him and catches well as Bryan wins 8 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Griffin
Bryanites
Olsen
Skeeler
Watson
Farmers
Russell
McCullum
Billups
Fountain
Smitham
Grissom
Bryan
Vesmirovsky
Talbot
School Board Selects Heating Plant for Colored School
The city school board met this morning to choose a heating plant for the new colored school. Myers Hardware Company was selected after review. a room heater with wall pipes will provide fresh air and exhaust impure air, improving sanitation and healthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
New Colored School
Myers Hardware Company
Small J and G Wreck Delays Train and Cadets Walk to College
A small wreck on the International and Great Northern Saturday afternoon delayed the southbound passenger train for hours. Many cadets in the city had to walk to College or miss all formations for the afternoon as the interurban line was out of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International & Great Northern
France Faces Political Upheaval as Europe Shifts
In Paris the Caillaux-Calmette tragedy lingers with fear of further political eruptions. Royalists are active but unlikely to regain power. Across Europe the current mood opposes monarchies and supports progress. Thinkers push for moral purification of leaders rather than regime change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Europe
Stomach Trouble Ends After Five Years in Kentucky Case
A. J. Hughes of Pomerayton Kentucky describes a five year stomach ailment with severe headaches and poor sleep. After three months on Shediord's Black Draught he reports complete relief and recommends the vegetable preparation for stomach and liver problems.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvey Happenings
Wellborn News Notes
Ed Farquhar
Navasota
T. H. Boyder
Cawthon
Koppe
Shiloh
Will Battle
A. W. Boyder
Aristophanes
Mike
Shakespeare
de Hellee
Zatt
Brute
Tabbie
Pate
Rabbit
M. S. Dew
Dew
J. B. Neeley
W. G. Neeley
Will
Mina Graham
Gladys Barron
Yarborough
Miss Barron
Grace
Lurline McSwain
Stuart
Alexander
Chris Harding
Minter Springs
Mae Foster
Loraine Poole
Guy Neeley
Jalveston
Department of Agriculture
Ben Hyden
Rock Prairie
Masonic Lodge
Tire Factories Sales CO
Dayton
Ohio
Huerta
Bliss
Texas Industrial Notes
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Duncan VU. Fletcher
Florida
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
Lee S. Overman
North Carolina
Benjamin B. Shively
Indiana
Ellison D. Smith
South Carolina
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Charles S.S. Thomas
Colorado
John R. Thornton
Lousiana
William C. Bradley
Kentucky
James H
Se't
Ford Agency
Johnson & Rohde
Allens
Sam Tolaver
Della Nobles
Bryan Independents Ee
Essc
Herde
Mie Ae
Small J. & G. N. Wreck
Hughes
Pomerayton, Ky
A. J. Hughes
Shediord
Thedford
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