Locals greet many visitors in Bryan on busy day
Numerous residents from Steep Hollow, Harvey, Kurten and surrounding areas were in Bryan on business or visiting relatives. Guests included Mrs. John Sharp Williams Jr of Yazoo City and Ed Robinson of Syracuse, with talks of train delays and flood impacts on travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gandy
Glenview
City
John Sharp Williams Jr
Baby
Yazoo City
Miss
James H. Webb
Houston
Ed Robinson
Syracuse
N. Y
W. G. Drummond
Una Drummond
George Edge
Cottonwood
W. T. Young
Millican
Orestus Jones
Harvey
John Davis
Kurten
W. P. Jones
Gee. Upright
J. M. Olson
Steep Hollow
M. G. Buchanan
W. R. Fairman
Rockdale
Erwin Simpson
Katie Brawiek
Jesse Hicks
James Thomas
Cross
Mary Shelburne
Somerville
M. A. McGee
Mexia
Claud Boyett
Navasota
Bryan
W. E. Thompson
Beaumont
Glenn Flinn
Nacogdoches
W. L. Boyett
Chicago
New York
Washington
Bessie Gandy
Welborn
Waco
Baylor University
Bremond
E. W. Robinson
Schenectady
Unn Drummond
New York City
Jimmy Cahill
Smetana
John Sabo
Wixon
John M. Moore
Harris Schoolhouse
W. F. Odom
D. C. Buchanan
M. Blair Autry
William Monther
Tabor
B. A. Hugghins
Bert Carroll
Rock Prairie
Bettie McVey
Minter Springs
Ben Bond
Bessie
Prospect
W. B. Barron
Grace Ramsey
Wellborn
Wiley Kelly
W. H. Benbow
Harris School House
Amon Williams
Coleview
Burt
John Barnett
Province
Will Shealey
Charlie Shealey
C H. Mathis
T. B. Smith
Gordon
Local Visitors and Shoppers See Fort Worth Today
Residents from Kurten Reliance Harris Schoolhouse and other towns visited Fort Worth today including Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Williams Dr. W. F. Odom and W. H. Shelby who called on The Eagle along with many others. Griffing Bros. Port Arthur Tex reports success at the South Texas Fair with twenty eight first premiums and catalogs for fruit trees and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafe Griffith
Reliance
Will Payne
Kurten
Charles Merka
Smetana
J. R. Smith
Oscar Kurten
Eagle
Frank Fickey
Cedar Creek
D. C. Buchanan
Coleview
Cora
Emma Bullock
Steep Hollow
Carrie Hartsfield
J. E. Bullock
A. P. Buchanan
Harvey
Charlie Ramsey
Willie Ramsey
College
H. H. Williamson
W.Q. Stallings
Benchley
W .E. Graham
Wiley-Tims
Mr. Tims
W. H. Shelby
Independence
R. H. Seale
F. A. Capps
J. J. Tatum
Marshall
Dodson
E. J. Jenkins
Griffing
South Texas
Beaumont
Griffing Bros
Port Arthur
Tex
W H Lawrence to Open Dental Office in Bryan
W H Lawrence will return to Bryan to open a dental office in the Commerce building on December 29 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lawrence
Bryan
Commerce Building
Card of Thanks for Marion Shelby
Mr and Mrs Will Shelby express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their little Mar vin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Shelby
Marvin
Brazos River Floods Reach Toward Sea
The Texas floods raise the death toll past fifty with many danger points. The Brazos and Colorado rivers still have a hundred miles to the gulf while the Brazos falls near Marlin and rises south toward Richmond. Three drownings are reported near Richmond and rescues were made by motor boats from Houston and Galveston. Falls County records eleven deaths and about $200,000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Brazos
Colorado
Gulf
Marlin
Navasota
Richmond
Houston
Galveston
Falls County
Fraternal Lodge Details and Member Count
The lodge formed in 1889 reports strong finances with eighty two members. Listed officers include Charles Merka as financial secretary Charles Vesmirovsky as treasurer Frank Kopecky as inside watchman John Kopecky as outside watchman and Dr A L Mondrick as physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Merka
Charles Vesmirovsky
Frank Kopecky
John Kopecky
A. L. Mondrick
Foster's Weekday Weather Forecast 1913 Bulleting
Washington notes upcoming December weather: multiple disturbances cross the continent from Dec 4 to 8 with a warm wave Dec 3 to 7, then a severe cold spell. Storms focus near Newfoundland, Northern Mexico, Southwest, Vancouver area. rainfall above locally, otherwise below. Warm and cool waves plague Pacific coast, Central valleys, and Eastern regions, with extreme temperatures and heightened influenza risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Newfoundland
Mexico
Gulf of California
Vancouver
B. C
Canaaa
New England
West Indies
Central America
South America
British Columbia
Rockies
Oregon
California
Omaha
Waco Flood Worst in History
The Brazos River rose 37 feet flooding East and South Waco and submerging the Cotton Palace area. Bridges were washed away, train service halted, and the militia summoned to aid in rescues. The situation was described as unprecedented and area damage was uncertain. Authorities prepared for looting in the flooded district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Brazos
Cotton Palace
Brazos River
River Viewable Flood Sights From Bryan Towers
Residents unable to reach the river watched the flood from the new Episcopal church and courthouse towers serving as observatories. The waters were visible from Valley Junction to Allenfarm, with glasses aiding the view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Episcopal Church
Valley Junction
Allenfarm
Big Flood Damage Through Texas Contends with Rising Waters
Floods sweep Central Texas and West Texas with South Oklahoma affected. Waco faces serious river flood while Waxahachie loses 500 bales of cotton. Ellis County endures heavy damage as Midland railroad lines halt operations Terrell reports flood dangers near Hetty as residents flee for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Terrell
Texas
Midland Railroad
Hetty
Baylor Student Rescues Fifty Three In Flooded East Waco
In Waco Texas December 6 1930 Aldine Clifton a Baylor student rode a saddle horse into a flooded district of East Waco and rescued fifty three people on horseback National Guard units were on duty to prevent looting after an exhaustion incident involving Sear sent Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waco
Txas
Baker
Tehuacana Creek
Sear
Rogers
National Guard
Aldine Clifton
Baylor
East Waco
Three Drowned as Brazos River Rises Near Richmond
Three Negroes are reported drowned in the Brazos River near Richmond Texas as floodwaters rise rapidly, water levels higher than in fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Tex
Brazos River
Minter Springs News December 1913 note
Thanksgiving memories fade into Christmas expectations as residents farewells and visits mark the season. Grace Watson Grace Ramsey and Bettie McVey stop by for Thanksgiving while Mrs C A Robinson travels to Bryan. Sympathy extends to the Dew family of College for the infant loss. The Farquhars of Ennis visit the Neeley parents in Minter Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Watson
Grace Ramsey
Bettie McVey
C. A. Robinson
Bryan
Dew
College
Minter Springs
W. BE. Farquhar
Ennis
J. B. Neeley
Texas
Levees Fail Badly on Brazos Bottom Flood Front
Associated Press reports in Navasota Texas that more levees along the Brazos bottom failed last night, expanding the flooded area in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Navasota
Tex
Brazos
Floods in Kansas and Missouri claim life near Floral
The ongoing heavy rains flood numerous areas across Kansas and Missouri. One person drowned near Floral Kansas as waters rose and disrupted communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Missouri
Floral
Local visitors and purchases noted in city records
O. L. Andrews visited the city while Fred L. Cavitt offered motor boats for sale. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Martin arrived in the city from Kurten. Mrs. O. V. Worsham returned to the area after a stay elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Andrews
Harvey
Fred L. Cavitt
J. F. Martin
Kurten
O. V. Worsham
C S P S Lodge Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
From Monday's Daily Eagle the C S P S Lodge held its annual election. Frank Vavra was elected president, Joe Merka vice president, Antone Merke secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. P. S. Lodge
Frank Vavra
Joe Merka
Antone Merke
Allen Academy Boys Aid Flood Sufferers
Allen Academy students organized a relief effort delivering a wagon load of clothes shoes and bed coverings to flood victims. The donations were turned over to the relief committee, receiving thanks from both the committee and affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Allen Academy
Brazos Countys Girl Wins Tomato Prize at Dallas Fair
Mary Locke reports that May Conrad of Brazos County won a $3.00 prize for fifth best tomato can in the eastern half of the state at the Dallas Fair. The contest divided Texas into eastern and western regions, with Brazos County in the east. Zack, Texas, December 3, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Conrad
Dallas Fair
Brazos County
State Fair Association
Mary Locke
Zack, Texas
Work Resumes Across City After Week of Delays
Outdoor labor returns to full swing as sun returns, with street work and curb production restarting. Mr. Proudfoot travels from Bryan to supervise Main Street paving, expected to begin after curb crews clear the way, and material hauling resumes with stable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Proudfoot
Bryan
Main Street
Joe Noto Survives 18 Hour Flood Trek to Brother
Joe Noto rode a horse into floodwaters near the Little Brazos to reach his brother Charlie Noto’s farm in the bottom. After hours of clinging to trees and drifting carcasses, he reached the home at 8 am Friday, the family safe as waters rose around them. No Italians were reported drowned in the upper bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Joe Noto
Charlie Noto
Little Brazos
Nate
Real Estate Transfer in Bryan Sees Parcel Move
James W. James transfers lots 9 10 and 11 in block 11 of the James addition to Clarence Calhoun in Bryan for a consideration of 210 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. James
Clarence Calhoun
James Addition
City of
Bryan
Stray Young Horse and Two Black Mules Reported Missing
A one day old unbroke horse with a knot under its eye and two black mules aged one and two years are missing. A liberal reward is offered for return or information. Contact O. L. Wilcox in Bryan, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Wilcox
Bryan, Tex
Fort Worth-Denton Interurban Line Plans Confirmed
Fort Worth and Denton residents finance and back a new interurban line. Col. William Capps leads the movement claiming the project will be built without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Denton
William Capps
Holiday Expression Fares From International & Great Northern
Holiday excursion fares set at one and one third of regular rate to Texas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma and Memphis on December 23 24 25 26 31 1913 and January 1 1914 with return by January 6 plus deals to St Louis Chicago Washington Kansas City Southeast and parts of Colorado on December 20 21 22 with return by January 18 Tickets available through tickets agents of International and Great Northern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International & Great Northern Railway
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Kansas
City
Colorado
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J. J. Vandiver
Henry Gandy
H. R. Cavitt
Austin
R. P. Marstellar
Carrie Massey
Annie Lee Bender
W. K. Mariott
Victoria
Charlie Gooch
C. C. Meachum of
Anderson
Ralph Howell
J. G. Battaglia
H. L. McKnight
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Joe Saladiner
New Orleans
Cora Dulaney
L. A. Hamilton
J. M. Pundt
M N. Conyers of
J. Kyle
J. B. Carrol
Son Truman
John Dyess
O. M. Ball
M. Francis
L. S. Williams
Tom Benbow
Miss Benbow
W. C. Rains
Ethel Sellers
W. L. Cross
T. A. Hensarling
J. E. Mathis
W. H. Morgan
J. P. Gilpin
J. 8. Smith
J. D. Goen
N. A. Cotham
Groes
Foster
Big Waco
Asociated Presse
Hillsboro
Colgntry
Waxahachie
Ton
Dallas, Tex
All Creeks
West
Ellis County
Midland
C.S. P. S. Lodge
Allen Boys
The
Prazos County
Bryan Indus
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