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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

2

Wellborn News Notes Reflect Weekend Meeting Weather

The Fifth Sunday gathering in Wellborn featured sermons and talks by visiting ministers on liquor traffic and prohibition. Thanksgiving activities included hunting outings and family visits, with several local residents mentioned and a rain affected schedule for the planned basketball games. A literary and musical program at the Wellborn school was announced with free admission to foster local talent.

Wellborn A. Smith R. W. Lindsey W. J. Meads M. Bullock L. M. Cole R.L. Nash D. B. Waite S. A. Smith R. L. Nash Bro. Cole R. M. Dansby Joe Atkins Eddie McCullough Paul McSwain George and Dutch Williams Henry Atkins Harvey Millican Abram Hensarling Allen Academy Myrtle Broadway Bryan Vivian Boyder J. E. Batte Hockley J. P. Royder Jones A. B. Gandy Bethel

Birthday honors for Mrs Phoebe Apperson Hearst

Thousands of students regents faculty and alumni of the University of California honor Mrs Phoebe Apperson Hearst on her seventy first birthday. She is noted as a leading educational benefactor and mother of William Randolph Hearst whose encouragement helped shape his career in journalism.

Daily Eagle Board of Regents University of California Phoebe Apperson Hearst California Hearst Williame Randolph Hearts United States Mr. Hearst

Trin ity and Brazos Valley Trains Detour Through Here

Floods disrupt the Trinty and Brazos Valley Railroad line forcing detours via the Houston and Texas Central from Dallas to Houston. The southbound passenger train passed through the city at 11 o'clock this morning.

Daily Eagle Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad Houston and Texas Central Dallas Houston

Kind Words From Home Booster Letter

Mr. R. G. Tabor of Oklahoma City and former Bryan resident writes The Eagle praising the weekly letter from home that is appreciated by all family members.

R. G. Tabor Oklahoma City Bryan The Eagle

Apex mine seals to recover Mexican slayer Ralph Lopez body

The Apex mine in Bingham Utah was opened to recover Ralph Lopez believed slain in a six-man rampage. Gas buildup from venting procedures escaped as authorities planned to enter the mine tonight to search for the body.

Bingham Utah Apex Ralph Lopez

A M College Steam Plant Blackout Strikes Campus

A and M College steam plant failure last evening left the campus in darkness and without water. A tunnel flood overwhelmed the plant, water reaching two to three feet, forcing a shutdown. Water was restored for the noon meal today but cut off again. officials hope to be ready to run by night.

A.and M. College

Vest pocket pen holder with light aids writing in dark

A Missouri inventor introduces a vest pocket pen and pencil holder fitted with a storage battery electric light for night writing. Official figures show US mineral production last year at over 2.07 billion dollars.

United States

Mayor Mitchell Delayed Returns to City Amid Patronage Expectation

New York dispatch reports mayor elect John Mitchell, delayed from Panama, will face a flood of about 2500 letters from job seekers upon his return.Observers expect he will use patronage selectively, challenging Tammany Hall influence.

New York John Mitchell Panama

New Manager for Palace Theatre Eli Marks Takes Charge

Eli Marks of Waco has taken charge of the Palace Theatre and leased it from Megers Carson and Gammill for two years. Formerly a teller at Central Texas Exchange National Bank, he plans to move his wife here when trains resume and pledges top service and appreciation for patronage.

Eli Marks Waco Palace Theatre Megers. Carson and Gammill Mr. Marks Central Texas Exchange National Bank of Marks

Wade Cox Buys Rockdale Picture Show Renames Dixie Theatre

The Eagle reports Wade Cox formerly of this city purchased the Princess Theatre in Rockdale from F. Chett and took charge immediately. The venue, seating about three hundred, is renamed the Dixie Theatre. Cox brings his wife and daughter to Rockdale to reside, and friends in Bryan bid them well.

Daily Eagle The Eagle Wade Cox Princess Theatre of Rockdale F.chett Cox Dixie Theatre Bryan

German scientists plan exploration of New Guinea region

A report describes German scientists planning observations in the New Guinea area to assist future foot traverses. It notes a New York National Guard officer using an old German formula to invent a high explosive twice as powerful as dynamite yet safer to handle. It also mentions a novel three liquid pot with separate compartments and a spout controlled by a single handle valve system.

Island New Guinea New York National Guard

United States Submarines Plan Long Southern Cruise

The Navy Department completes plans for a three month submarine cruise by the second division. D vessels D-1 D-2 E-1 E-2 and their tender Tonopah will sail in about thirty days for the longest voyage yet attempted by U S submarines.

Washington Navy Department Wasters United States Navy

Live Stock Notes from Texas Farm and Fireside

The article stresses dairy farm sanitation and breeding, urging dairymen to improve managerial stock over cow breeds. It advises brushing udders before milking, buying bred breeding stock in November, and applying manure to orchard and garden while eliminating pests and harborage. It also comments on the value of better dairymen and pure bred calves as gifts for youths.

McCarlem Claims Faulty Piano Lamp Purchase

Mrs McCarlem demands return of a piano lamp sold by a dealer claiming it is defective. The dealer questions the complaint and asks for the reason, while the customer insists she cannot get out of the deal.

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Wellborn News Notes Evylyn Sanders Goree Neeley Jeff Royder Stice G. H. Lee G. F. Williams Grace Ramsey Katie Minnie Royder Vivian Royder Will Pool Grace Neeley Harry Deason Abram Hensar Ling A. W. Royder Kirby Keeland New Waverly Will Neeley D. Burkhalter Charlie Sam Royder Mae Foster Tayor Emory Jones Nannie Williams Graham School Louie Jones Charley Louie Royder Masonic Lodge Kurten Trv Associated Press England Cape of Good Hope Cairo Mitchell Palace Rockdale Picture Show Texas Willie J. S. Case Plow Company J. I. Case
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