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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
2
The notice lists advertising rates for Carrier iIn Advar and a Daily and Weekly Eagle publication. Rates vary by duration and region, with outside Brazos County pricing and questions about membership in an associated organization.
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes a Bankers Farmers Special trip linking Texas producers and financiers. J. D. Miller of Tarrant county and Theophilus Winn of Williamson county win an all expense trip after ranking top in agricultural tests. The tour visits Wichita Topeka Kansas City Des Moines Ames Fargo Billings Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City and more with governors and clubs hosting events. The piece muses on cultural exchange and unity between urban and rural sectors.
The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees held an initiation Thursday at 4 pm in the K of P Lodge room. District deputy Mrs. Lillo Renfro conducted the services and seven members received the obligations: Miss Ethel Edomus Miss Mary Raymond Mrs Emma Griffith Mrs H A Robinson Mrs Jim Powis Mrs Robert Jones and Mrs Curtis Gray.
Dr John A Held spoke at Hearne to the Central Texas Association of B Y P U and then traveled to San Gabriel campmeeting grounds five miles west of Thorndale. He will conduct campmeeting services for two weeks with participation from surrounding communities and a strong spiritual impact anticipated.
To our many friends we were unable to see or thank personally for your kindness and sympathy in the loss of our son and brother James Calvin Jones. We express sincere thanks and appreciation. May those near you do as you have done for us in our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jones Katherine Jones
Austin Texas August 2 Beasley of Hopkins offered substitute to joint committee appropriation bill demanding a 316000 cut from the A M College salary lists Representative Rountree of Brazos opened the debate against the substitute and attacked it in every respect Debates attract statewide attention and a night session may be held tonight
G R Dunn of Wheelock visited Bryan to gather the last materials for a derrick on the J R Dunn farm eight miles south of Wheelock. Work begins after erection with drilling to start once the derrick is completed. An expert geologist has chosen spudding in the well area. This marks the Bryan territory's third test oil well.
Ira McFarland charged with theft of a wagon and pair of mules plus harness was taken into custody by Deputy Tom Wheeler at Wills Point. He was handcuffed and transported toward Hearne but later escaped by jumping through a car window and had not been recaptured by late afternoon.
Austin July 29 Rep Lee J Rountree of Brazos said the legislature may clock again on the Ku Klux Klan His resolution for an investigation to determine if such an organization exists in Texas is ready for introduction once House members show demand The measure signed by fifteen members avoids legal changes and aims only to verify Klan presence in the state.
The Twelfth Annual Farmers' Short Course at A and M College of Texas closes with a 70 person special train carrying farm families on a 5000 mile tour of corn belt and Western states to study farming and livestock methods. Thirty counties are represented in livestock judging results led by Hill County with top individual Henry Drozd of Penelope and top team Hill County.
Rev Wroten and family will move from Franklin to Bryan and occupy a cottage on the Interurban line between College and Bryan. He is a Baptist minister active in state evangelistic work and helped Dr John A Held in revival meetings in Bryan this summer. The family will be welcomed as Bryan citizens.
Ed Schutil of Edge toured Bryan with a wagon load of Irish potatoes. The crop, grown by his mother on a 1-4 acre garden patch, yielded more than thirty bushels and was noted for its excellent quality and size.
World famed tenor Enrico Caruso died in Naples today after a sudden illness. Reports say he underwent an operation for an abscess between the liver and diaphragm to treat acute peritonitis, with his wife and brother at his bedside. He had been seriously ill since last winter and arrived in Naples Saturday night.
At the Farmers Short Course the Saladiner Poisoning Machine, perfected by J M Salainer of Bryan after 18 years, was shown. It uses dry poisons or liquid sprays, or both, and is two machines in one. It can poison day or night, covers five rows, and requires one man or two mule teams, with settings to adapt to row widths. Tests by A and M College entomology are planned for boll weevils using calcium arsenate.
Mrs. Pearl Walling deputy grand matron of the fourth district of the Order of Eastern Star arrives in Bryan Saturday for an official visit to Bryan Chapter No 222. The chapter plans special entertainment for the distinguished guest.
Sam B. Wilson leaves today for markets in St. Louis Chicago and New York to buy fall and winter merchandise for the Sam B. Wilson Co. department store. He brings years of buying experience and knowledge of Bryan and Brazos County needs to serve customers with shared returns.
Miss Lola Jones of Bryan, guest of Miss Aimey Torbett, inspires a series of social events in Gatesville. Torbett hosts a prettily appointed bridge party Wednesday, and Friday Mrs. Albert Pierce plans a bridge party at her home. A Lampasas trip for Baptist encampment is noted.
Rub My Tism kill a pain. Buy, sell or exchange through the Eagle Wanted Column.
News from Bryan reports the death of Bud Cooner of Millican at 12:25 this morning. He was about 58, survived by wife, daughter, and son, with long residence in Brazos county. Masonic services were held this afternoon at 4 at Bryan lodge, followed by burial in Millican cemetery.
Rev. W. N. Sholl of Bryan preached at College Station on Sunday, arguing intellect alone cannot yield a whole person. He urged cultivation of the heart alongside specialized training, noting neighbors with limited schooling may show greater spiritual devotion. He returned to Bryan for church services after the talk.
Billie Batts celebrated his eighth birthday with a spend the night camp at the Brazos river organized by his father J W Batts. The group included Albert Haynes McDonald Howell Billie Nelson Jack Doane and Alvie Adams with fishing swimming and meals making the trip memorable returned to Bryan today.
A drug store advert promotes Blue Star remedy for skin diseases and foot troubles including itch eczema poison oak red bugs old sores screen children prickly heat with a guarantee. Jenkins Drug Store authorities.
Mrs. Ida M. Holder, a missionary from India, will visit Free Baptist churches on August dates in Edge Kurten Brightlight Bryan Wellborn Union Hill. Attend multiple services to hear her message at each listed location and date.
Mrs Williams, wife of a Route 6 resident, recalls back pain, headaches, and nervous weakness easing after using Cardui. She credits improved sleep and strength to the remedy, noting her doctor approved and she felt in better health.
Bryan Chamber of Commerce directors meet in regular session at 10. They consider filling a vacancy created by Judge H O Ferguson resignation and decide he will be reelected. Grimes county and Brazos county fund for McCree Crossing bridge get allocated 500 dollars to Brazos. Eden proposes a 5000 bushel curing plant with 500 payment to him, to be funded by private subscription. Rat extermination campaign reintroduced for joint committee review.
The Texas House voted 84 to 29 to abolish the departments of markets and warehouse and place their functions under the commissioner of agriculture. Debates centered on consolidating agencies with plans tying duties to agriculture or to the A and M College. Proponents argued annual savings and efficiency. opponents warned of political risk and loss of specialization.
The Schooner Henry L. Marshall carrying liquor was taken four miles offshore by the Cutter Seneca and brought to port. It sailed under a British flag with no transfer papers to British registry and lists Gloucester Massachusetts as home port.
Federal officers confirmed a service car driver met a man matching Warren C. Spurgin, Chicago banker, near Marfa and drove him to Presidio. A Marfa telegram to bank examiner Savage asked if a reward exists for the missing bank president’s capture.
Judge C W Robinson in criminal court urges a full grand jury inquiry into unlawful county transactions amid fierce denunciations of K K K intimidation. He warns tar and feather threats and notes anti K K K sentiment in Groose Creek. Bryan visitors Wade Williams and Otho Williams from Wellborn were in town.
The Veatch measure was enacted 84 to 29 after opposition from Lackey of DeWitt and Baldwin of Lubbock. Lackey protested the bill, predicting a railroaded process. The House adjourned to resume consideration of the educational appropriations bill tomorrow morning at 10.
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