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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

3

Boosters Meet Harvey In Likely Season Finale

Bryan city team manager John Seely Caldwell says his squad will disband after this week, making Friday’s clash with Harvey at Allen Field a probable season ender. The 5 p.m. game features a near even matchup with Port Arthur’s Martin expected to boost the Boosters, and fans get a late afternoon showdown.

John Seely Caldwell Bryan City Boosters Harvey Allen Field Martin Port Arthur

Noted Singer in Bryan to Consult with Gabe Cazell

Tom Scallorn of Ennis, city employee with a wonderful bass vocal tone, visited Bryan on Sunday for Gabe Cazell to test his voice. Scallorn has received many offers to pursue music and sought Cazell's assessment of his vocal value. He studied under Cazell nineteen years ago in San Antonio and returned to Ennis last night.

Bryan Gabe Cazell Value OF Tom Scallorn Ennis Mr. Cazell Scallorn Cazell San Antonio

Mrs. E B Hardie Visits Greenville Daughter

Mrs. E B Hardie of Greenville is visiting her daughter Mrs. John A Held.

E. B. Hardie Greenville John A. Held

Announcements for Texas Districts and County Officials

Public notices list candidates and officials for Texas districts and Brazos and Grimes Counties. Names include Luther A. Johnson W. S. Barron R. S. Bowers Jess Conlee Roy Hudspeth D J McDonald A S McSwain O F Ferguson Clyde F Goen Dora E Wilson Oak McKenzie M Risinger Emmett Holland John Sabo F F Regmund C M Degelia I M Moore with precincts 1 2 3 4.

Luther A. Johnson Texas Brazos Grmes W. S. Barron R. S. Bowers Jess Conlee Roy Hudspeth Jack T. Johnson J. M. Ferguson D. J. McDonald A. S. McSwain Fr. O. Ferguson Clyde F. Goen Dora E. Wilson Oak McKenzie Co. M. Risinger Emmett Holland John Sabo F. F. Regmund C. M. Degelia I. M. Moore

Better Cows Urged to Lift Oklahoma Dairy Output

Editorial notes that Oklahoma averages only 90 pounds butterfat per cow, far below the 250 pounds needed for profit. Cites Mauchlin Snowdrop’s record at Connecticut Agricultural College and urges Brazos County to improve dairy stock, not just increase herd size.

Carl Williams Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman Oklahoma Williams Connecticut Agricultural College Brother Williams Brazos County Texas

Citation by Publication in a Brazos County Divorce Case

Public notice commands Sheriff or Constable to summon E L Tyra by weekly publication for four weeks before September 15 1924 to answer Kate Tyra's petition for divorce filed July 26 1924 in Brazos County District Court case No 10475. The couple wed April 18 1919 and separated April 21 1919. plaintiff seeks dissolution and related relief. Court clerk J W Barron signs.

State of Texas Brazos County E. L. Tyra District Court Bryan Kate Tyra EL. L. Tyra Texas J. W. Barron D'strict

Bryan Folks Enjoying Vacation Camp Warnecke

Mr and Mrs T K Lawrence returned last night from a week at Camp Warnecke New Braunfels. They praised the camp water and cool breezes and noted the large Bryan and College attendance including Mr and Mrs Chas A Felker Mr and Mrs J B Bagley Lieut and Mrs H F Seawright Major and Mrs Ike Ashburn Mr and Mrs Douglas Howell and Mr and Mrs E F Parks and family.

T. K. Lawrence New Braunfels Camp Warnecke Bryan Chas. A. Felker J. B. Bagley H. F. Seawright Ike Ashburn Douglas Howell E. F. Parks and Family

Howell couple returns from Chicago vacation

J Webb Howell and Mrs Howell return from a month in Chicago Illinois saying the trip was most delightful. He notes city and country both need it and praises Lake Michigan breezes and sights of interest.

J. Webb Howell Chicago Illinois Mrs. Howell Lake Michigan Mr. Howell

Happy Family Reunion at Myers Home

Mr and Mrs Allen Myers host a family reunion with sons home for vacation except J Allen Myers who is doing summer work at Auburn University. Attending are Frank and Louise Myers of Waco Hudson Myers Rudolph Myers of Houston and Mrs J T Ward of Muskogee Oklahoma born Eugene Bone in Bryan.

Allen Myers J. Allen Myers University At Auburn Alabama Frank Myers Louie Louise Waco Hudson Myers Rudolph Myers Houston J. T. Ward Muskogee Oklahoma Oklahoma. Mrs. Ward Eugene Bone Bryan

Spirit of Rivalry Revived in Rural Community Clubs

An article extols the revival of school spirit through Rural Community Clubs. It links loyalty from school days to local club work, presenting the club as a social hub and civic instrument that can educate, unite, and progress rural life alongside the chamber of commerce.

Chamber of Commerce

Beckham of Grimes County Shot and Killed

FE M Beckham 62 of Singleton Grimes county died from gun shot wounds inflicted by Tom Young during an early morning dispute. Both men are local farmers. cause undetermined. Beckham leaves a wife and child.

FE. M. Beckham Singleton Grimes County Tom Young Navasota Eagle Beckham Young

Work on widening Bryan College road 10 begins

The Chamber of Commerce board met in regu lar session at 10 o clock with President John M Lawrence presiding. Judge H O Ferguson reported that work on widening and repairing the Bryan College road will begin at once and the state will maintain it after completion. Secretary Sam Eberstadt covered the Brazos County School Trustees luncheon on August 7 and Kurten Community Club celebration. Oak McKenzie praised the secretary and County Agent C L Benson for fostering community spirit.

Chamber of Commerce John M. Lawrence Sam E. Eberstadt Jno M .Lawrence J. D. Martin J. M. Gordon M. L. Parker Oak McKenzie L. L. McInnis H. O. Ferguson E. J. Fountain J. E. Covey J. Webb Howell T. K. Lawrence Lee J. Rountree Bryan College Road State Division Kelley Ferguson State Highway Commission Tyler Haswell Eberstadt Brazos County Green Parrot Kurten Community Club Kurten C. L. Benson

Funeral services for Harry Lysanger held on Wednesday

Reported death of Harry Lysanger after a Monday morning shooting near A and M College on the College Wellborn road. R G Turner overseer at the Boyett plantation fired Lysanger who had broken guardhouse while serving a fine in Burleson county. Della Jewitt of 125 Morse Avenue Painesville Ohio identified Lysanger in his pocket. Funeral arrangements were pending awaiting a set time tomorrow.

Harry Lysanger Della Jewitt Morse Avenue Painesville Ohio Oak McKenzie R. G. Turner W. A. Boyett Plantation A. and M. College College-Wellborn Road Lysanger Burleson County

Boriskie Host Picnic Supper on Brazos River

Mr and Mrs Boriskie hosted a swimming and picnic supper on the Brazos River Friday night honoring guests Mrs M Cade and daughter Miss Etta Mae, and Misses Fae Haddon and Marie Davis of Houston. Attending were Gussie Schultz Rubye and Francis Boriskie Mesdames Cade and Banta and several Houston and Galveston residents.

Cade Etta Mae Fae Haddon Mary. Davis Houston John A. Boriskie Brazos River Etta Mae Cade Marie Davis Gussie Schultz Rubye Francis Boriskie Mesdames M. S. Cade George Banta Will Sebasta Jack Kenecny Virgil Duke Clyde Harrison James John Joseph Patrick Michael Farrey O’heffernan Galveston

Rev J J Tatum Returns From Chilton Revival

Reverend J J Tatum came back late yesterday from Chilton where he conducted a five day revival at the Free Baptist church. He reports good interest and several new members added. He will travel to Harvey today to assist Reverend J W Handy in a revival this week.

J. J. Tatum Chilton The Free Baptist Church Tatum Harvey J. W. Handy

Cream Vermifuge Promises Worm Expulsion for Children

Advertisement notes intestinal worms threaten child health and death but claim White's Cream Vermifuge can destroy and expel worms without harming the child. Price 35. Sold by M. H. James Drug Co. at both stores.

M. H. James Drug CO

Speed Laws and Public Duty Urged by County Attorney

Oak McKenzie County Attorney urges citizens to report speed violations on county roads and in Bryan city limits. He notes state limits of 35 mph outside towns and 20 mph inside, with 15 mph city limit in Bryan, insisting reports must include names as prosecutions require evidence. He calls for a few convictions of “speech artists” to encourage law enforcement.

Bryan Speeders Oak McKenzie

Kemp studies in Alabama institute for Negro schools

E A Kemp principal of the colored schools in Bryan returned from Tuskegee Alabama after five weeks of advanced study at the Tuskegee Institute founded by Booker T. Washington. The campus hosts 806 or more summer students with regular session attendance near two thousand and over two hundred buildings.

E. A. Kemp Colored Schools of Bryan Tuskegee Alabama Booker T. Washington

Political rally and all day barbecue at Koppe Bridge

A large barbecue and all day political rally are planned for Friday August 14 at the Koppe school house on the Koppe plantation below Koppe bridge. Burleson Brazos Washington and Grimes counties join in the gala with speakers, Brenham brass band, and an 80 by 80 open air platform for dancing all day and night expected crowds.

Koppe Koppe Plantation Koppe Bridge Burleson Brazos Washington Grimes Brenham

Oil Stove Fire Brings Firemen To West 24th Street

An oil stove on fire at Norman Stuart's home on West 24th Street prompted a morning fire department response. Firefighters quickly carried the stove into the yard preventing major damage and limiting loss to the stove itself.

Norman Stuart West 24Th Street

Dr. Bowers to Speak at Watermelon Feast honoring Baptist team

Dr. R. G. Bowers pastor of Columbus Street Baptist church in Waco will speak at the watermelon feast honoring the Baptist winning baseball team on Tuesday at 8 oclock. He will be a guest of Dr. and Mrs. John A. Held during his visit.

R. G. Bowers Columbus Street Baptist Church Waco South

Still and Whiskey Seized Near Hearne

Sheriff Thompson and Constable Brown seized a still two barrels of whisky and several bottles on a farm near Hearne. Four men were arrested and taken to Franklin to answer charges of making liquor and possession. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Wilson and son visited Cameron on Sunday.

Hearne Thompson Brown Franklin

Creosone Claims Quick Relief For Gums At Home

An advertised liquid medicated product promises to heal gum tissue, stop soreness and bleeding in 12 hours. It claims to reach tooth roots, relieve pain, tighten loose teeth, heal pus pockets, and kill germs causing pyorrhea, suggesting dental chair results at home. Recommended by M. H. James Drug Co.

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