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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
2
In a Brazos County weekly, a Mt. Vernon Herald-Optic editor notes Lee J. Rountree of the Bryan Eagle is touted as a candidate for lieutenant governor. He praises Rountree as capable and notes a West Texas citizens’ nomination during a Panhandle tour.
Plainview residents react to Lee J. Rountree of Bryan Eagle potentially seeking the Texas lieutenant governorship. A three term state legislator and former National Editorial Association president, he is praised for influence in newspapers and plans amid Lt. Governor Davis's possible bid.
Clarendon News urges Bryan Texas editor Lee J Rountree to seek the office of lieutenant governor praising him as able fair honest and an old school orator who would rule the senate well and serve Texas while suggesting he might better aim for governor.
The editorial questions whether the Senate finance committee erred in cutting appropriations for A. and M. College, hindering building funds and salaries. It argues Texans must get value for funds and notes A. and M. educates many high school entrants, supporting citizenship and career training in engineering and agriculture, urging adequate support to avoid losses in potential wealth.
The Delphian Society met Friday from 3 to 5 pm in Bryan with leader Mrs A M Waldrop and a program on The Social Life of Egypt. Members listed include M Francis Charles Wetter H H Williamson John H Allen P M Raysor J H Pendegrast and others. Next meeting May 4 will be led by Mrs Thomas Lundin and cover Religion and Art of Egypt.
Mrs. J. L. Brock, synodical president of Texas, spoke to Brazos Presbyterial on a planned Mexican Girls School in Kingsville. She traced Home Mission work from its humble start to global schools and emphasized Texas needs with a $100,000 goal, urging Texas women to fund the project.
A torpid liver needs an overhaul ing with Herbine. Its benefits are immediately apparent. Energy takes the place of laziness, appetite returns, and the hour of rest brings with it sound, refreshing sleep. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists. WANTED Man Woman. Salary 75 weekly full time 1.50 an hour spare time selling guaranteed hosiery to wearer. GUARANTEED MILLS Norristown Pa.
Bryan council of the Friend in Need Society of Texas reports since its August 1900 founding there have been 105 deaths with four to five deaths yearly, average claims about 289 dollars over 23 years. Membership costs 2.50 to join, policy issued after board review, beneficiary fund first payment included. Beneficiary gets one dollar per member at death up to 500 dollars. Seek new members by June 30. contact Wallace building office or secretary.
Friends report Miss Lou Mae Ware of Bryan aged over eighty suffered a fracture to a thigh when she fell at her Lubbock home. She has just left the hospital, remains on crutches, after fourteen weeks confined to her room but stays cheerful and surrounded by friends.
Major Arthur Stiles questions the 100000 per year appropriation for two years for flood control surveys, seeking less than 50000. The editor urges preserving the statewide survey law, eliminating duplication, and avoiding repeal that would revert to local flood control efforts.
A Bryan boy writes from the U S Navy ship California flagship of the Pacific fleet. He details sailing from the Canal Zone, witnessing the Iowa sinking, life aboard, and hopes to return by April nineteen, praising Red Cross work and noting ship speed, armament, and onboard facilities.
Major L L McInnis, vice president of First National Bank, left Thursday for New York City to attend the executive committee sessions of the American Bankers Association. He was elected by Texas bankers as one of a small group to represent the state, with travel and expenses provided. Delegates stay at the Long Island Country Club during meetings and will be away about ten days to two weeks.
The group visiting Bryan on Saturday included Charles Payne Albert Payne J C Murphy Dallas Haus Trannie Fram Mr and Mrs G H Nutter Cody Lawless and John Richey noting a social or community visit details not provided.
Miss Bessie Risinger and J T Cross Jr were married at the Bullock home on College Avenue. The bride is daughter of County Commissioner Calvin Risinger and has taught in Kurten. the groom, son of the late Morgan Cross, manages the family farm. The couple will reside in the Cottonwood area.
Seven persons were baptised Sunday night at the First Baptist Church by Dr. John A. Held. The evening service drew one of the largest congregations in months and the Sunday school and morning service were larger than usual. Baptised: Mrs. N. A. Stuart, Mrs. Kirwin and son D H Kirwin, Lois Brown, Janine Higgs, David Grant, and Arthur Morehead.
Representative Lee J. Rountree spent six hours at home Sunday morning then returned to Austin at noon. The Texas Education Appropriation bill was taken up before the Appropriations committee at Austin Monday and President W. B. Bizzell will present the A. & M. budget for 1924 25 Tuesday.
Hearne Texas April 24 Work on the roads around Hearne will begin at once Warren A Wil kerson secretary of the permanent road board for this precinct received a carload of mules to be used for this purpose Nearly 500 000 is available and will be expended on bridges and roads.
Rufus Bullard of Mt. Pleasant has joined the Metropolitan Barber Shop as part of a staff expansion. He brings experience in grooming and customer service to the new role.
Prof Mangum lauds the Bryan Eagle for broad home affairs coverage in Brazos county. He urges local business leaders to advertise, arguing concerted campaigns can beat mail order competition and double local business within three years.
Two defendants from the Brazos Bottom pled guilty to refusing to work on roads before J. W. Hamilton. Each was fined $19.05 including costs. Two other cases were dismissed.
T. W. Frame of Edge was in the city today on business, meeting local officials and inspecting exchanges with local merchants. The visitor is noted for his regional connections and plans for future partnership discussions.
Amarillo Daily News reports Texas legislator F E J Rountree urged as candidate for lieutenant governor next year. Support comes from Rep Lee Satterwhite and Will C Edwards after Kiwanis Club event in Canyon. Rountree, editor of the Bryan Eagle, has long been active in state politics and newspaper circles.
Mrs. W. S. Lackey of CaldwellMrs. A. E. Brady of Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peel of Hearne visited County Agent Co L. Beason’s home this morning. Lackey is Beason’s aunt and came from Choccolocco Alabama after the Civil War when Bryan was the H & T C railroad terminus.
The first acquittal in a speeding case before Justice J. W. Hamilton followed a hung jury in a retrial. The jury deliberated only minutes. The report notes about forty speeders have been tried, with the average verdict against speed, urging safe driving.
Pale sickly children were promised relief with White's Cream Vermifuge dose. The advertisement claims it will clear worms and restore rosy cheeks and cheerful spirits. Price Bee. Sold by all druggists.
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