Fire destroys Allen Academy dormitory causing heavy losses
A late night fire at Allen Academy gutted the dormitory housing 24 cadets and the Band Company. Losses include the building and contents estimated around 12 000 dollars with instruments and clothing damaged. No injuries reported as students evacuated in orderly fashion. The fire originated in Mr Ider's apartment and an insurance claim is noted.
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Allen Academy
Big Ry
Nicars
G. W. Bransonily
Wexander
Ider
Liehtfoot
Aputely
Lockera
Der
Branson
Allen
Acad
Little Lad Henry Wade Burt Dies At Four
Funeral services held Friday afternoon at the family home near Bryan for Henry Wade Burt four years old. The child died Thursday evening after a brief illness. Rev S Hol pastor of the College Avenue Baptist Church conducted the service. Burial followed at Steep Hollow Cemetery five miles east of Bryan. He is survived by three brothers and sisters Carl Woodrow Burt Mrs C L Owens Mrs Travis Spear Houston Mrs Sam Karahim and Miss Willie Burt.
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Ody
Ide
Carl
Woodrow Wrris Burt
C. L. Owens
Travis Speadouston
Sam Karahim
Mies Willie Burt
Woman Hurt In North Washington Crash On No 6
Mrs. Erwin Smith sustained facial and neck lacerations requiring 16 stitches after a Saturday collision on North Washington avenue where it meets highway No 6. Her husband and Mr. L A Spell escaped injury as their cars collided on the highway near Bryan. The injury is painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Smith
Washington Avenue
Coldest Weather Of This Season Through Past Week
The week saw the lowest winter temperature at 38 degrees last Thursday with a 41 40 minimum the day before. A peak of 68 degrees occurred Friday, while weekly rainfall totaled 1.90 inches with scattered amounts through the week including 1.16 inches Monday and 0.40 inches Saturday.
Highway 6 work proceeds in county amid wet weather
Highway 6 project south of Buyan progresses slowly due to rain. completion pushed to spring. In Waller county concrete pouring on No 6 stalls for gravel plant construction to use nearby deposits. A fill project along Highway 21’s right of way may be let at the next state highway commission meeting, requiring relocation of many ditches to sit above flood levels.
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Buyan
John E. Blair
No. 6
Waller County
Hempstead
State Highway Commission
Local sewer extension gives work to unemployed men
The city announces sewer work on West 27th Street to employ idle men. Crews will operate for about a week or ten days with more extensions planned in the coming months. City manager says the timing was adjusted to provide employment and avoid delays.
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Bry
West 27Th Street
Box of Jewelry Stolen From Harrison Home
Miss Sybil Sandmeyer of New Orleans reported a theft at the R. A. Harrison home on Thanksgiving Day afternoon. A box containing a diamond and pearl set of jewelry, filigree bracelets, rings, beads, and a cross was taken from a suitcase inside a window. A $25 reward has been offered for return, no questions asked.
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Sybil Sandmeyer
New Orleans
R. A. Harrison
Miss Sandmeyer
J. H. Reed
Eagle Want Ad Extends Quick Furniture Disposal
The notice invites readers to place Eagle Want Ads to dispose of furniture or other articles. It promises fast results and urges use of the classified section for easy removal.
Santa Claus Delivers Quilted Gift to Mrs. Tucker
Mrs. L. H. Tucker displays a quilt made by her brother C. Q. Lewis of Independence, Missouri. At 75 he pieces, sews, quilters, and binds the blue on white quilt, the sixteenth he has made in three years. The item is shown in Webb Bros. window as a Christmas gift.
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Santa Claus
Canning of Meat Demonstrated in Rural Brazos County
County Agent C L Benson and Miss Lucy Givens conduct meat canning and curing demonstrations for Brazos County farmers. Week long sessions at Millican Smetana and Tabor teach canning using County Chamber of Commerce equipment left with communities for practice.
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Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Lucy Givens
Millican
Smetana
Tabor
Bryan and Brazos County
Benson
Demonstration on Pork Curing at D. J. McDonald Farm
A pork curing demonstration at the D. J. McDonald farm in Prospect drew 29 cans of pork. Attendees included Mrs. W. B. White of Houston and Mesdames McDonald Steele, Sheffield, Terry, Sylvester, Timmons, Manning, Stewart, Henry Crenshaw Mahley Jerke and the Rahnerts, plus Miss Annie Saxon and Ernest Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J
Mahley
Charles Jerke
Fritz Rahnert
Annie Saxon
Ernest Beard
Funeral Service At Corsicana for Pioneer Oil Man
Aaron Ferguson 81 pioneer of Corsicana oil, last survivor of the original oil company organizers, died last night. Born in Columbus California he moved to Texas in 1872 with his mother and sisters, later joining partners to form Corsicana field operations. Funeral services were held today and he is survived by his widow.
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Corsicana
Aaron Ferguson
Ferguson
Columbus
Texas
S. W. Johnson
Ralph Beaton, Sr
B. G. Damon
Fred Fleming
H. Webster White
Corsicana Field
Gettysburg
Intend to Marry Eddie Bynum and Eunice Ray Ford
A notice of intention to marry was filed with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Thursday by Eddie Bynum and Eunice Ray Ford of Steele's Store.
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Eddie Bynum
Eunice Rayford
Steele
Jess B. McGee
Millican News Briefs From Thanksgiving Visit Notes
Miss Bess Madge Cook of Frankston return home after visiting Hazel Bacon. Mrs. Lois Barry of Mart visited Mrs. I. S. Knight. Thanksgiving holidays spent in Franks ton Mart and with J. F. Butler. Erin Simpson and others joined Burrows party for the game at A M College. Bryan Pool family and Leo Pool visited Fletcher Pool. Sidney Mills of Richland visited J S Symms and family. Mrs. Clarence Sawyer returned home from Bryan Hospital. Woodman Circle officer visit and planned oyster supper delayed by rain. Emma and Belle Bradley recovered from illness. Town folks visited Della Cranch and family. Thelston Williams visited Sam Dunlap.
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Bess Madge Cook
Frankston
Texas
Hazel Bacon
Lois Barry
Mart
I. S. Knight
Hazel Bazon
T. S. Knight
J. F. Butler
Smiley
E. C. Jameson
Montague
G. B. Cory
Cawthon
Lalla May Burrows
Houston
J. W. Burrows
A. & M. College
Bryan Pool
Leo Pool
Della Cranch
Thelston Williams of
Bryan
Sam Dunlap
Roof Fire Damages House on North College Avenue
The Edward Gray residence on North College Avenue sustained slight roof damage Sunday morning after a fire. Investigators suspect a defective flue caused the blaze.
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Edward Gray
North College Avenue
Terrace line projects and meat curing tips in Zos County
Zos County Boys and Girls Club plans terrace line demonstrations led by 4-H member Carl Wilson at J. W. Sylvester farm and urges selecting farms with county agent assistance. Extension Service notes meat cutting steps, dry cure ratios, smoking guidance, storage tips, and a $59 prize contest tied to the A and M Farm Plan with Lions Club leaders in Tabor events and a Chicago club congress note.
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Carl Wilson
Prospect Club
J. W. Sylvester
Carl
C. L. Benson
Fred Hale
The
Lions Club
Joe Martin Henderson
Chicago
Joe Martin
Thos. E. Wilson Packing Company
Beware of the horse expert and the Byrne colleges
A warning against a man who touts horse drawn speed and a special whip contrasts with claims by Byrne Commercial College ad copy. It promotes their shorthand and bookkeeping courses as faster, urging enrollment in Dallas Houston San Antonio Fort Worth or Oklahoma City. Over fifty thousand alumni are cited to boost credibility.
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Dobbin
Business College
Byrne Commercial Colleges
Southwest
Byrne
Byrne College
Byrne Commercial College
Byrne Commercial College of
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Tail twister at Steep Hollow featured in local item
Navasota Examiner notes Dr and Mrs J. Emory called to Bryan for granddaughter Olive Vista Howell illness. Ashburn Haygood Ashburn and Miss Mary Lee Ashburn and Miss Lee of Houston visited the city with friends. Mr and Mrs M L Bird spent Sunday in Bryan with the Whitleys.
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Navasota Examiner
J. Emory
Bryan
Olive Vista
Douglass Howell
Ashburn
Haygood Ashburn
Mary Lee Ashburn
Lee
Houston
M. L. Bird
M. H. Whitley
The Eagle Pays Cash for Clean White Cotton Rag
Local shop The Eagle advertises cash payments for clean white cotton rag material. The notice highlights immediate purchase while supplies last and invites customers to bring bags of rags to the storefront.
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Little
Harrison
L. H. Tucker
O’coats
Millican News
ZOS County Boys’ and Girls
Mary Locke
Tabor Meeting
Steep Hollow
Luke Patronella
Roar
J. Coulter Smith
Montgomery Warp & Co
Bryan Ave
Bryan, Texas
Castoria
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