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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
1
The United States mourns President Warren G. Harding after his sudden cerebral apoplexy. Burial set for Marion Ohio with military honors during transport to Washington. Calvin Coolidge becomes president as party factions realign ahead of the 1924 Republican convention.
The locating board of Texas Technological College met in Fort Worth and unanimously chose Lubbock as the site for the new institution, per a wire from President W B Bizzell.
The profile outlines Warren G. Harding born November 2 1865 in Blooming Grove Ohio son of a country doctor. It traces his rise from Marion Star buyer to publisher and his political ascent from Ohio State Senator to Lieutenant Governor and finally U S Senator with focus on his early party work and notable speeches.
J Groginsky left Sunday for St Louis and New York to be away two or three weeks making purchases of shoes and dry goods in anticipation of a heavy fall and winter business.
The following licenses for new automobiles have been issued in Brazos county since July 30: Jack J. Depuma, O. Martinson, H. Reed, R. L. Seale, S. R. Simpson, George Stephan, Mrs. Winnifield Burchard, Mrs. Geo. W. Barnes, Hugo Lenz, R. H. Mitchell, W. S. Meal, Robi. K. Fletcher, J. M. Williams, M. B. Easters, W. N. Dulaney, Oy Arrigua, C. W. Crawford.
Julius Rahnert a Kurten pioneer died Tuesday night from old age infirmities. He was a Germany native and nearly 78 at death. Funeral services were Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev J J Kasiske with burial in Kurten Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Harry Edge and one year old Lynette visited Wellborn Sunday with Mrs Edge’s parents.
The nation paid final honors as Warren G Harding lay in state with President Coolidge, General Pershing, Taft, Wilson, and other leaders in a cross country procession from the White House to the Capitol. Hymns and prayers marked the twenty minute service.
In Plymouth Vermont at 2 47 this morning Vice President Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office in the living room of his father's farm house born here. The notice also carries a marriage announcement from Bryan Texas for Kathleen Norwood and Charles Holt Cobb junior United States Army to be wed August 23 1923 at First Baptist church Brownwood Texas at home Fort Sam Houston Texas.
A charter was granted by the secretary of state to the Bryan College Traction Company of Bryan Texas to build operate and maintain an electric or gas railway between Bryan and College Station. Capitalization is 27500 dollars for a fifty year charter. Officers include Eugene Edge president E H Astin vice president James Sullivan secretary J M Gordon treasurer. Directors are Walter Wipprecht Dr F C Bolton J Webb Howell John M Lawrence and George G Chance.
The Parent-Teachers Association announces that a county health nurse for Brazos county is assured. Judge H. O. Ferguson will form the nursing committee and appoint the nurse this week. Local boards and groups have underwritten 1500 dollars, matched by federal and state aid, with Brazos County Red Cross donating equipment for the nurse’s work.
Brazos County Poultry Association met in Chamber of Commerce rooms with Will M. Jones presiding. W. J. Boriskie named show superintendent for the December 5 6 7 event and joined by D. D. White and W. Q. Sanders on a fee and premium planning committee. D. D. White updated egg marketing progress. list of attendees includes Will M. Jones Fred Kohler Philip Mittelman John Clark C L Benson Harry Rubinsky Mrs W N Delleney C E Jenkins Carl Wipprecht Albert Plagens and W O Sanders.
County Agent R B Ewing and his wife from Franklin visited Bryan on Saturday as guests of County Agent Benson and his family for dinner.
Mary Belle Blackwell twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Blackwell died Wednesday at 5 30 a m at C G Parsons residence in this city after a life of pain She was an invalid and cripple since birth The funeral will be Thursday at 4 30 p m from the home conducted by Rev Wm N Sholl with interment in City Cemetery
Bryan merchants advertise refunds on fares to encourage trade on the new passenger line to Valley Junction. One-way refunds for $10 purchases and two-way refunds for $20 purchases when conductor receipts are shown at payment. The train runs 7:00 am to 2:10 pm, enabling four hours in Bryan.
Fall fashion predictions center on a riot of color and shiny fabrics. Satin and black satin frocks return for afternoon wear. crepes and chiffons with gold or silver patterns or gold lace embellishments brighten evening looks. Black lace dinner frocks suit many ages, while flappers reappear with renewed charm. Beading and embroidery with rhinestones and rhinestone buckles will be popular in modiste designs.
Memorial program on the Court House lawn to honor the fallen leader of the late president Warren G. Harding. The event starts at 8 o clock Friday evening August 10 with Hon F L Henderson in charge of services and multiple songs and addresses by Gabe Cazell Rev W N Shell Rev H C Willis Rev J B Gleissner Rev C N Calmes and Hon W C Davis.
The meeting of county and district school trustees, formerly set for August 13, is postponed to September 1. It will be held in the county superintendent's office at the courthouse at 10:00 a.m. W. L. Powers, Chairman, D. J. McDonald, Secretary.
Fred L. Cavitt received the first report of President Harding's death in San Francisco on his radio around 11 PM and shared the information with friends. The incident highlights radio as a popular news channel.
P K Trant 33 charged with killing Douglas Sullivan 24 in front of the former home after a quarrel. Preliminary examination held. bond set at 2500 and posted. Sullivan, a H T C freight clerk, had married Trant’s daughter on June 17 1923. Arising from a dispute over dinner lateness and alleged mistreatment, the altercation ended with Sullivan’s shooting. Remains held for shipment to Navasota to be met by relatives.
Five persons were killed and four injured when a freight train on the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad struck a car at Griffith Indiana as it attempted to cross the tracks this morning. Two of the injured were believed to be in critical condition.
At the annual Country Club gathering in the Carnegie Library auditorium on Monday afternoon thirteen directors were chosen: R. W. Howell, O. E. Saunders, Thomas Lundin, Wilson Bradley, C. M. Cole, J. E. Covey, A. M. Waldrop, J. W. Batts, Dr. J. O. Morgan, W. W. Kraft, C. A. Felker, E. B. LaRoach and James Sullivan. Officers to be elected by directors later.
The Chamber of Commerce board met at ten in the morning. They read a letter from Prof. J. Horace Kraft announcing the district teachers institute will be held at the College on Tuesday, Sept. 4, with a large attendance expected. Committee groups will plan Bryan’s part in entertainment. Secretary Eberstadt requested a vacation, granted by the directors. New members D. D. White & Co. and H. H. Young joined.
Brazos County records list licenses granted to J. H. Stallings and Pearl Drummond Gillie Sandles and Josie Crawford Clyde Wilson and Oro Violet Brown Silas Brown and Ida Fuller Stuart Boatwright and Brevard Knox Ollie Perkins and Mamie Galloway Matthew Berryman and Robbie Johnson Ira Jenkins and Winnie Stewart Tom Van Hook and Bessie Nelson Jose Hernandez and Estelle Hernandez.
Rev. L. A. Benner, a missionary Baptist who left the Catholic church, spoke at First Baptist Church Tuesday night. He said he remained loyal to former brethren while condemning alleged errors and discussed why he did not join another denomination. He explained Baptists stem from early Christian origins and are not a Protestant offshoot.
Baylor College in Belton, Texas conferred seven teenage degrees during a summer session graduation. Judge W. C. Davis of Bryan gave the commencement address. The same evening Alma Reeves Chapel hosted diploma ceremonies for thirty four academy seniors, listing graduates from Belton and other cities including El Paso, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Pittsburg, and Chickasha.
Memorial services were held on the courthouse lawn in Franklin Texas honoring the late President Harding. District Judge W C Davis delivered the address as patriotic songs filled the program on Saturday afternoon.
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