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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
3
County Agent Benson reports Steep Hollow residents agreed at a Saturday meeting to build a new school with a large auditorium to serve upcoming meetings. I. M. Cook urged modernization while non residents support tax funding for community improvements and school needs.
Dubinsky Bros. Stock Co presents a week of vaudeville shows with classy entertainment and convenient arrangements for patrons.
The Brazos County Poultry Association met in the Chamber of Commerce room electing Will Jones as president C E Jenkins 1st vice president Mrs W N Dulaney 2nd vice president W O Saunders secretary Hendrix Conway treasurer and Carl Wipprecht superintendent The group also heard talks on the December 6 7 8 poultry show free to the public Found a sack of sugar offered for ad contact.
Elks Lodge No. 858 in Bryan observed Memorial Day service at the Elks Club at 3 p.m. honoring deceased members A. M. Rhodes G. W. Michael T. F. Castles G. W. Smith Jr J. S Mooring Sr S. E. Rhodes S. M. Derden Jr and others. An address was given by Lee J. Rountree and officers presided as listed. many attendees praised the ceremony as among the best in Bryan.
J H Wilson of Tabor reported to the Eagle office that pot hunters killed quail on his farm a week or ten days before December first opening. He found only four quail in one covey and warned that curbing season length may be needed to protect lawful sport.
Mr. Covey came back Sunday from missions in Houston New Orleans and Atlanta. He saw Georgia Tech versus Auburn in Atlanta on Thanksgiving and said the Aggie Longhorn game was the main event from all reports. He toured Stone Mountain where Confederate history will be carved in stone with a planned $2,000,000 tribute to national patriotism.
An old advertisement promises relief from irregular bowel movements with Herbine. It claims the remedy restores healthy regularity and lists a price of 60 cents, sold by all druggists.
Special to The Eagle. Tabor Texas November 29. A large crowd gathered at Isaac Harrisons for a possum hunt led by G W Blanton. About 65 participants from nearby towns joined in a hearty feast and social evening around a big fire. The article notes local construction projects, school events, and plans for a Victory Well No 1 spudding next Tuesday.
Miss Laura Belle Roten notes strong turnout at the Tabor High School gathering last Monday. Thirteen women participated as committees shared hot school lunch arrangements and milk donations for the school meals. The club plans a forthcoming play with parts assigned and dates to be announced.
Beginning Monday night December 11 the Dubinsky Bros Stock Co will open for a week in their water proof tent. The company promises new repertoire and comfortable seating with Bryan's prime favorites. One lady will be admitted free with each paid 25 cent adult ticket on opening night.
To relieve rheumatism sprains lame back lumbago or pleurisy Ballard's Snow Liniment is a remedy of proven merit. It is very powerful and penetrating. Three sizes 36¢ 60¢ and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. (Ad)
About 200 people attended the Leonard School box supper on November 24. C. R. Gardner auctioned the boxes for proceeds of 26 dollars to the school. Vocational teacher Charles B. Martin praised school spirit and community building. Mrs. J. H. Jones and Misses Nona Belle and Lola Jones noted for cooperative effort.
President John M. Lawrence of the Brazos River Reclamation Association and Representative Lee J. Rountree led a delegation to Austin to push flood control legislation. Warn Templeman joined, aiming to secure $150000 for a topographic and hydrographic survey across about 1000 miles from New Mexico to the Gulf. They will confer with the State Reclamation Department and the State Board of Engineers.
Ballard's Snow Liniment claims to go through flesh to bone to relieve rheumatism promptly. Available in three sizes 80c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The Howell Estate let a $15,000 contract for a 30 by 100 foot grey brick building with glass front erected on their Main Street corner. J H Nash received the contract. work starts December 10 and finishes March 1. The neighboring Howell structures will be merged with the new building to house the Central Texas Auto Company, promising a premier motor company facility in the region.
Mr and Mrs J C McNair were Bryan shoppers today arriving from North Zulch. The succinct note records a brief local outing by the couple without further details.
Sheldon of Denver reports Conatello No. 1 well four miles west of Bryan down 841 feet. Log aligns with Bird and Foch geological reports. Drilling through hard shell rock and lime formation proceeds as expected. Hundreds of Bryan residents visited the site Sunday.
R L Jones from the Harvey community farm area visited the city on business for a day, returning to his rural home after the outing.
A garbled note discusses glasses and eye care with phrases about examination, optometrist, and Caldwell's Jewelry Store. It hints at whether the system yields proper glasses and mentions optician services. The fragment implies concerns about accuracy and potential reform in eyewear provision.
Walter Armstrong and Nat Harrison of Tabor report readiness for spudding Victory Well No 1 this afternoon at 2 30 p m.
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