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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
3
The notice states stock has been marked down across all departments including Dry Goods Clothing Shoes Hats and Ladies Ready to Wear. Prices are described as very low and the seller promises goods worth buying and good satisfaction, with comparisons to other Bryan firms.
Rev. and Mrs. King Vivion arrived in Bryan Saturday and reside at Miss Laura Neals No 246 on the campus at College. Rev. Vivion wed Harriet Wenton of Morrisville Mo on December 2. The bride is granddaughter of the late Bishop Marvin and a family of Methodist ministers. The Eagle extends congratulations and a hearty welcome to Bryan and College.
Secretary Eberstadt and Coach Hudson arrange with I and G N Railway a special train to Houston for the Bryan Hi and Houston Heights game. Train leaves Bryan at 8 am and returns at 9 pm. up to 125 round trip tickets at 6 40 sold by Thursday noon. Purchasers pay at Chamber of Commerce and receive a receipt good for Saturday morning at the ticket office. If not all tickets sold by Thursday noon the trip is canceled and money refunded.
Washington notes that on December 7 the House military committee requested Secretary Baker to testify on Friday about why the War Department recruited an army of more than 180000 men.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs. J. B. Priddy. first vice president Mrs. J. W. Black. second vice president Mrs. J. R. McKee. superintendent study and publicity Mrs. J. N Goodwin. superintendent social service Mrs. W. F. Gibbs. superintendent of supplies Mrs. A. M. Waldrop. corresponding secretary Mrs. Ed Hall. treasurer Mrs. Wade Cox. local treasurer Mrs. J. E. Covey. agent for Missionary Voice Mrs. EBC Harder. recording secretary Mrs. J. M. Reed.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church collects warm and woolen clothing for Polish Relief this week. A committee will call on residents. if missed, send your package to Mrs. E. J. Jenkins by Friday. The Polish people face freezing conditions and need immediate aid.
A local dairy vendor, David Reid Market, advertises fresh milk for daily needs. The notice highlights convenient supply options and emphasizes reliability for regular customers.
Frank Braczyk delivered 16 memberships and $16 to the Red Cross roll call at headquarters on Monday. He cited letters from local authorities urging all Polish families in Brazos county to wear a 1921 Red Cross button as a pledge of loyalty. Braczyk will continue outreach until all eligible residents have joined.
Joe Heads, a colored man, killed a silver fox in a College Creek swamp the other night. The fox, a yellow gray color with black and white tail rings, is likely a wanderer from northern Arctic regions. Mrs. J. C. Davidson of Harvey observed the animal and deemed it a Northland specimen that wandered south.
A flood of names from Mrs J M Sparks to Mrs J W Dyer fills Bryan society notes with visitors and travels. Residents and guests travel from Houston Tabor Bedias Wellborn Rockdale and beyond to attend funerals visits and engagements at local homes churches and the Eagle office.
President Wilson’s annual message to Congress urges tax reform with simplification of income and profit taxes, Philippine independence, Armenia loan, government economy, a workable budget system, cold storage laws, federal incorporation licensing, and veteran rehabilitation. He declines to endorse the bonus and calls democracy America’s test. The speech, read to both houses, stresses faith in America and leadership in advancing democratic principles.
Houston Heights high arranged a December 11 football clash with Bryan high at Rice Field. The winner advances to face Abilene high for Texas scholastic title with Heights securing a record $600 guarantee, surpassing many college guarantees.
W H Williams state fire inspector from Austin and City Fire Marshal John Daly Jr. visit Bryan to inspect oil mills gins cotton compresses and related facilities. Williams reports Bryan in good condition and Daly has been active on the job.
A local drug store Roman and Vick Drug Store offers Blue Star Eczema Remedy for French itch eczema ring worm tetter and cracked hands with a guarantee. The product promises relief for various skin conditions advertised to customers.
The First Baptist Church Sunday School unanimously approved a Christmas tree for December 24. Mrs. T. R. Batte was named general arrangements chair, with Miss Stella Woodward and E. E. McAdams as assistants. A decorations committee was formed by the lady teachers. Horace P. Dansby leads the tree committee, with Mrs. E. F. Kennedy and Mrs. R. R. Ellis arranging the program and Mrs. W. C. Davis directing the music.
Mrs Maggie Barry spoke at the First Christian church on the dynamic power of Jesus message. She urged that the message not only empowers but releases hidden forces in individuals, making them powerful. It was Woman's Day, and Mrs Rountree was to speak on Americanism, postponed due to the storm.
City officials report a 3 percent cut in the Bryan fire insurance key rate may follow if fire prevention is taught in public schools with a sample text book sent for approval. In Fort Worth Texas mine owners and union miners begin talks today to settle working conditions amid a stable wage outlook.
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