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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
5
The defense challenges the premeditation charge as unsupported by the evidence and seeks a special jury instruction on confession competency. Judge Scarlett will also define self defense law and assess emotional insanity. The jury could return verdicts ranging from first degree murder to manslaughter or acquittal.
Campaign presentation to the county commissioners court on August 24 asks for an election to approve bonds of 1 100 000 for two trunk lines and county roads. The rural road program, 250 000 in each district, was mapped last Friday by precinct representatives and commissioners with a citizens committee. Petitions will be circulated under precinct committees to inform taxpayers of the program and secure signatures for submission to the court. The full petition text with the rural road schedule appears on page 4 of The Bryan Daily Eagle. Our lines of trunks handbags hat boxes and luggage are specially priced at Smith & Morgan's.
Arnold Murray of Steep Hollow, a 4 H Club member, toured with Bryan Rotary Club and helped at the club stand during the short course. He reportedly sold $100 worth of drinks, the best sales at the stand, proving himself a capable salesman and active club member. Butter output in 1929 across Alabama Arkansas and South Carolina reached 4 888 000 pounds, up about 25 percent from the prior year, with per capita output about three quarters of a pound.
Brazos Union Lodge 129 A F and A M hosts a district educational meeting on Wednesday August 21 at 8 p m in Anderson inviting members from twelve lodges including Orphans Friend 17 Bryan Planters 147 Navasota 299 Cedar Creek 300 Kurten Zion 13 Iola Pyramid 593 North Zulch Bedias 651 Madisonville 740 Wellborn Shiro 983 Richards 1116 Special invitations go to Caldwell Hearne Franklin Calvert and Normangee G A Long W M leads with a reception and publicity committees to promote the unusual event.
F B Steadman R L Lavens ter Chas Colhee and Bob Trant arrived as business visitors from Keith in Grimes county on Monday.
The report states the lighthouse at Jupiter Inlet in Florida operates with a capacity of 1,500,000 horsepower, highlighting its immense power for maritime guidance and safety.
Dr. FE W Solomon, a 60 year Methodist minister and former pastor of Jasper First, visits his son W W Solomon. On August 12 guests gathered to honor his 78th birthday before his annual trip to Bryan. Friends praise his mental alertness and active church involvement.
Thomas Blake notes Brazos County backs a bond over a million dollars to build concrete roads. He predicts a swift, successful vote and praises the county for progressive spirit and road experimentation. Washington County, he says, had first concrete roads and no wasted money.
Mr and Mrs FE U Peters of the larvey community in this county were in Bryan for the day.
Two Harris county justices of the peace have officiated 11,250 weddings with only one kiss between them. Justice J M Ray kissed a bride at the groom's request. Justice Campbell R Overstreet wed 4,872 women without a kiss.
Despite a 1928 road appropriation of 75 million dollars the American Automobile Association says the federal program does not produce enough highways for rising car registrations. Figures show 170 new autos per mile of new highway, implying we need more funding for next year 125 million dollars.
Athens, Aug. 12. R. B. Truett of Navasota was shot and killed at a highway construction camp nine miles south of here. G. A. Eproson, Truett’s business partner, surrendered to authorities and faced murder charges. Inquest testimony said Truett announced he would shoot Eproson after an argument. Ernest Eproson attempted to intervene, and the fatal shots were fired. Truett was a major cotton grower in the Navasota region.
An old advertisement touts Fly-Tox as a safe stainless perfume like insecticide to kill all household insects. It claims thinning fluids are used for bloodsucking pests and warns of disease spread and infection from bites. The Rex Fellowship at Mellon Institute is credited with its development.
A brief classified item in the Fagle promises fast results for readers seeking quick responses. It highlights concise service or sale prompts and urges action from potential buyers or sellers.
Brazos county farmers and business men tour Central Texas dairy centers visiting Round Rock Austin and San Marcos and inspecting the Eiband creamery Holstein herd and Curtis and Franklin Jerseys. They dine with chambers of commerce in multiple towns and plan visits to King Ranch and Falfurrias.
Texas fertilizer manufacturers met in Tyler on July 24 with Dr. G. S. Fraps to drop old analyses and add new ones. They approved that no fractional grades be registered for complete fertilizers or materials except cottonseed meal and bone meal. Beginning September 1, 1929, analyses will list nitrogen first, then phosphoric acid and potash. Dr. Fraps was elected chairman and praised for fair rulings. Dr. J. H. Stallings was chosen secretary.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church met in groups on Wednesday. Group No 5 gathered at Mrs J W James home with scripture from Proverbs 22 and a lesson on The Early Prophets led by Mrs J W Black. Attendees included Mrs O A Ashworth Mrs W L Tucker Mrs N N Snapp Mrs J N Dulaney and Mrs J W James. Mr and Mrs H H Pressley have taken one of the Batts apartments on east 28th street and will move about August 15. Mrs Joe White and son Joe Jr of the Bryan Hotel returned from Corpus Christi with a report of a fine trip swimming and fishing in Corpus Christi Bay.
Senor Ramon Torres of San Luis Potose Mexico has lived in Abilene for years and studies at Simmons University for the coming session. He plans to teach in religious schools in Mexico after completing his year at Simmons. An Abilene paper notes his Thursday evening speech at Abilene Hall at 7:30 about Mexico.
Capt A D Bruce former commandant at Atilen Academy left Bryan today to join Mrs Bruce and the children in San Antonio and thence to Washington D C where he will serve at the Army War College. Capt George W Griner will succeed him at Allen and is expected to arrive this week to assume duties. Residents regret losing the Bruce family and welcome the Griners.
E R Emmet is in Columbus for a week's vacation, staying with relatives and enjoying time away from home.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce officials discussed a proposed city charter amendment to allow the city to purchase land for airport purposes. The chamber noted current finances limit action, but future months may change the outlook. The meeting also covered rural road funding, with a plan to invest 250000 dollars and broad support from county officials.
A cablegram from Mrs Milton Sims Jr in Europe describes a summer in Scotland and planning to sail home September 7. She mentions going to Paris next week and plans to see Molly White with love from Katie and all.
Fort Worth weighs challenging state levy on gasoline tax as cities like Fort Worth face annual costs around 15 000 and Bryan seeks rebates on monthly gasoline usage affidavits. Legal questions center on taxing city owned vehicles and where funds may be spent.
Rollen J. Windrow, Dallas contractor and 1906 class member, says the new football stadium for A. and M. will be ready by November 20. He warns 24 shifts may be needed at times but expects completion on schedule with ample vantage points for fans this year and future seasons.
Ross A. Stewart secured 40 applications and wrote $200000 of insurance in the week of July 13. The ad card signed by American Bankers Club invites readers to see him for $5000 or $10000 policies when he visits Bryan.
Dr. J L Leverett of Paris Texas markets a new Pellagra treatment claiming success in over 3000 patients. A 28 day trial costs 5 dollars with a money back guarantee if no benefit, and free diagnosis upon request.
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