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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
11
The defense challenged the premeditation charge, which the court overruled. Judge Scarlett will issue a final ruling on the signed confession and define self defense and emotional insanity for jury guidance. The jury may convict of first or second degree murder, manslaughter, or acquit on self defense or insanity grounds.
Campaign presents to county commissioners on August 24 asking for a September 28 election to authorize 1 100 000 in bonds for improving two trunk lines and county roads The plan includes a 250 000 rural road investment and detailed improvements distributed by precinct and district with petitions to be circulated at meetings to inform taxpayers and obtain signatures The full text of the petition and rural road schedule appears on page 4 of The Bryan Daily Eagle Also ad for luggage at Smith and Morgans.
Arnold Murray, 4-H Club member from Steep Hollow, joined Bryan Rotary Club on a daily tour and assisted at the club stand. He reportedly sold $100 more drinks than any other boy, showing sales skill as well as clubmanship.
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A F and A M will host a district educational meeting on Wednesday August 21 at 8 oclock with G A Long W M Wilbur Keith executive secretary J B Leigh district deputy backing the effort. The program includes an illustrated lecture on Masons activities in America before and during the Revolutionary era and speeches on Masonry ideals. Delegations from twelve lodges are invited plus Masonic members from Caldwell Hearne Franklin Calvert and Normangee.
F B Steadman R L Lavender Chas Colhee and Bob Trant traveled from Keith in Grimes County on Monday to conduct business and tour local facilities.
The Jupiter Inlet lighthouse in Florida reportedly houses a light rated at 1,500,000 horsepower, emphasizing its immense brightness and maritime signaling role.
Dr. E. W. Solomon long time Methodist minister and ex pastor of First Methodist Jasper visits his son W. W. Solomon family. On August 12 members of his congregation surprise him with a party to honor his 78th birthday before he leaves for Bryan for vacation. He remains active in church services and Methodist conference duties.
Thomas Blake praises Brazos County for a bond exceeding one million dollars to fund concrete road construction. He anticipates a successful vote and dustless, bumpless roads, noting Washington County’s past success with concrete streets. Mr and Mrs FE Peters visited Bryan for the day.
The Harris county justices of the peace have officiated 11,350 weddings with only one bride kissed between them. Justice J M Ray kissed a bride at the groom’s insistence, while Justice Campbell R Overstreet has presided over 1,872 weddings with no kisses.
The American Automobile Association says the 1928 federal road appropriation of 75 million dollars is too small. It notes 1926 saw 170 new cars per mile of new highway under federal aid, and estimates include end-to-end parking implications. The AAA will urge Congress to raise the appropriation to 125 million dollars for next year.
R B Truett of Navasota was killed at a highway camp nine miles south of Athens. G A Eproson surrendered and was charged with murder after testimony that Truett drew a pistol and fired at Eproson, who retaliated. Truett was a prominent cotton grower in the Navasota region.
An old advertisement touts Fly-Tox as a universal household insect killer developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Fellowship. It warns mosquitoes require thinning fluids to draw blood and claims risks from bites including fever and infection, urging use of Fly-Tox with a blue label and perfume-like fragrance.
The Eagle newspaper offers classified ads as a fast way to reach local buyers and renters. Readers can place short notices for jobs housing items for sale and services to connect with neighbors and merchants. Ads move quickly through the local market.
Brazos county farmers and business men on a Central Texas dairy tour are welcomed in Round Rock Austin San Marcos New Braunfels Floresville and Kingsville. They tour creameries dairies and the King Ranch while studying profitable dairy methods and marketing in a Statewide hospitality blitz.
Texas fertilizer manufacturers met in Tyler on July 24 with Dr. G S Fraps state chemist to revise analyses and drop fractional grades except for cottonseed meal and bone meal. They set September 1 1929 as the switch to listing analyses in order of nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash and elected Dr Fraps chairman and Dr J H Stallings secretary.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held group meetings on Wednesday. Group No. 5 gathered at Mrs. J. W. James’s home, with scripture from Proverbs 22, a prayer led by Mrs. O. A. Ashworth, a business session, and a lesson on The Early Prophets led by Mrs. J. W. Black. attendees included Mrs. Ashworth, Black, Tucker, Snapp, Dulaney, and James. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pressley will occupy a Batts apartment on East 28th Street about August 15. Mrs. Joe White and son Joe Jr. returned from Corpus Christi with reports of swimming and fishing in Corpus Christi Bay.
Senor Ramon Torres of San Luis Potosi Mexico, now living in Bryan, is a Simmons University student in Abilene for the coming session. He will stay at Simmons preparing to return to Mexico to teach in religious schools. An Abilene newspaper notes his Abilene Hall talk at 7 30 this Thursday about Mexico.
Capt. A. D. Bruce who has served as commandant at Allen Academy for a year left Bryan today to join Mrs. Bruce and the children in San Antonio and then Washington D C where he will be on duty at the Army War College. He is succeeded by Capt. George W. Griner formerly commandant at Allen who is expected to arrive this week to assume duties.
E. R. Emmet is spending a week in Columbus visiting relatives and enjoying the city.
Help sought by Mrs J R Ball for general housework and child care duties. Phone number 929. This classified notice requests a reliable helper to assist with domestic tasks and childcare.
Fort Worth questions state authority to collect gasoline tax from municipalities and contemplates buying gasoline in Oklahoma to force a court ruling. City leaders say the tax may not apply to cities and estimate Fort Worth will pay about $15,000 yearly. Bryan files affidavits on city gasoline use to seek rebates of $175 to $200 monthly.
Bryan city officials consider amending the city charter to allow land purchase for an airport as chamber leaders propose action. The meeting follows a rural roads program conference where a $250 000 plan was endorsed to fund county road improvements.
Cablegram to Mrs A A McKenzie from her daughter Mrs Milton Sims Jr says she has returned from bonnie Scotland and will sail home on September 7. She plans to go to Paris next week and will see Molly White. Message closes with love from all.
Rollen J. Windrow of Dallas a 1906 graduate and contractor says the new football stadium at A and M will be ready by November 20. To meet the deadline 24 hour shifts may be needed part of the time he notes. The structure promises ample viewing for this season and future years.
Ross A. Stewart top seller for the week of July 13 with 40 applications and $200000 in new life policies. The record is endorsed by the American Bankers Club and promotes 5000 and 10000 policy options in Bryan.
Dr J L Leverett a Paris Texas specialist attracts national notice for a 28 day Pellagra like stomach disorder cure. In a test of 3000 patients the method proved to work. A five dollar trial with money back if no benefit and the patient the judge. Free diagnosis and testimonials available by mail.
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