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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1923
Page
3
Brazos county quarterly conference of the Free Baptist church opened at Wellborn Friday night with Rev. C. B. Thompson delivering the opening sermon and a large attendance reported. The conference continues through Sunday with Bryan attendees including Rev. Thompson, Rev. Ollie Smith, Rev. J. P. Brown, Rev. J. J. Tatum, and Mrs. C. C. Wheeler and children.
A Thursday night supper and swim at the Old Fish Pond brought together Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Preachy Falgeau, Miss Pauline Elkins, Miss Jewell Reed, Miss Lucy Darwin, Miss Allie Locke, and Messrs. Erwin Smith, Emory Franklin, Henry Buchanan, and Edison English.
A Ford touring car driven by Carl Burt collided with a Ford truck owned by Stephan Bottling Works and driven by Alfred Davidson on Tabor Avenue near 92nd and 23rd streets at about 7 last evening. The touring car wrecked and Davidson sustained bruises and strains while the truck rolled several times but had only minor damage. X rays showed no serious injury to Davidson.
Rev. H. C. Willis of the First Methodist church returned Friday from Anderson where he assisted Rev. J. W. Weise in a ten day meeting. He reports splendid attendance and much interest and enjoyed renewing old friendships with former parishioners.
An advertisement proclaims a 666 cure for malaria dengue fever and bilious fever claiming it destroys germs. Authorities caution against unverified remedies and warn consumers to seek medical advice.
Dr J N Goodwin is listed with offices at the Smith Building and provides contact numbers Office 492 and Residence 295 for internal medicine and diseases of children.
The Calotabs tablet is promoted as a de nauseated calomel remedy for biliousness constipation headaches and various organ troubles. One nightly dose with water promises no taste no griping no nausea and a refreshed morning with a clean liver and appetite. Sold in sealed packages 35 cents for large and 10 cents for small. druggists refund price if not delighted.
An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a gentle yet thorough liver and kidney stimulant. It claims ordinary calomel is too drastic, but this version cleanses the liver without nausea or gripe and guarantees relief by tomorrow or the money back.
Reverend J. J. Tatum returned Friday from Little Rock Arkansas where his wife remains in a Baptist sanitarium after a railroad accident. He reports she is doing splendidly and hopes to sit up next week. Travel to Bryan could come within three to four weeks.
When you feel lazy out of sorts and yawn in daytime you need a Herbine to stimulate your liver tone up your stomach and purify your bowels. Price 60c Sold by all druggists.
Local writer Mrs. A. J. Buchanan notes the steady flow of summer tourists through Bryan and urges establishing a modern tourist camp by next vacation season. She cites vacant blocks near the city light plant already hosting campers and argues water access and amenities could attract travelers and keep vacation spending in Bryan. If developed, the site could become a city asset on the highway route.
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a pure, harmless and effective remedy for wind col ic diarrhoea and summer complaint in babies. It states prices 35c and 60c and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Rev C N Calmes preaches a farewell sermon Sunday at 8 pm in the First Christian church. He begins new duties September 1 as pastor of the First Christian Church in Sour Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Martin and their daughter of College arrived as Bry an visitors. Mr. Martin just returned from a week in New Orleans and called Louisiana his first Crescent City trip, praising its attractions.
Administrative officers and heads of departments at A and M College resume duties after August vacations. Deans and professors return from Colorado Michigan West Texas Kentucky and Tennessee with plans to reopen the new session on September 19. The registrar Charles Finley has earned a master’s degree in Educational Administration in New York.
Whitman H. Fuller, field worker in the Brazos Presbytery, arrived Friday to spend a day with his parents Mr and Mrs F D Fuller. He left on the noon train for Giddings to occupy the Presbyterian pulpit tomorrow morning and will preach at Dime Box in the evening.
In Bryan August brings unusually hot days but locals note an old timer belief that early leaf drop forewarns a cold, early winter. The mix of spring rains and dry spells stress trees, prompting premature foliage loss as temperatures creep toward relief rumors.
Maps and data support Bryan's request for one or two additional mail carriers. The claims are before postal authorities in Washington, and action is expected in the coming weeks per post office information.
First Methodist church Missionary Society held Monday afternoon sessions across five groups. Group leaders included Mrs. H. H. Prager and Mrs. R. J. Newland, with devotional and voice program parts by several members. Recurring features were piano solos, social refreshments, and a Bonnets fund led by Group 3 raising funds for carpet. Attendees included Rev. H. C. Willis, Mrs. J. B. Priddy, Mrs. W. F. Gibbs, and others from the church community.
The Methodist team defeats the DeMolay squad 7 to 4 to claim the Spalding Cup before about 1,000 fans. Will Walker stars on the mound for the Methodists with support from E. Jones, Sgt. Jones, and Ransom Cole, while Glenn Cloud anchors the DeMolays’ attack.
Miss Florence Perkins of Bryan is expected home this week from Colorado where she has spent the summer with her grandmother Mrs. O. H. Astin. She will leave mid September to attend school in Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy with their child companion "Bobbie" paused in Bryan while traveling from La Porte to Dallas. They visited Miss Pansy Conlee, a Huntsville college friend.
Mrs. George Talbert aged 40 and her daughter Elizabeth aged 16 drowned while bathing in the Sabine River near Deweyville. The bodies were recovered about an hour later.
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