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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
1
John George a 26 year old insurance agent shot his wife and her dancing partner Eugene Coats 17 and then killed himself at his mother in law home in Louisville Kentucky just after midnight investigators say jealousy over his wife choosing Coats over him sparked the tragedy.
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle reports a Tuesday night burglary at Gec A Thomas Sons drug and jewelry store in Cameron Texas. Thieves entered from an alley and rear window, stealing about 300 rings valued at 2400 dollars and watches totaling 600 dollars, totaling 3000 dollars, with an all night front lamp burning and the burglar extinguishing lights as he worked.
Miss Laura Belle Roten county home demonstration agent led a community meat canning demonstration at J. E. Mathis home in Reliance. Ninety six No 2 cans were produced and the event proved profitable for participants. A long list of local helpers supported the effort highlighting farm households in Brazos county. Preservation of foods for winter months viewed as vital for home use and savings.
In Washington on December 12 the Senate failed to elect a chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission as Republican insurgent leader La Follette held firm. Three ballots were cast with Smith at 41, Cummins 40, La Follette 2, leaving Smith one vote short and planning to resume balloting Monday.
A telegram from Houston to Mrs. S. R. Simpson reports her brother Bob Davis and his daughter Dorothy Mae were swept in flood waters in Harrisburg tunnel on Monday. Davis, an expert swimmer, abandoned the car and swam to safety with his child, both unharmed.
Proceedings filed in Grimes county district court contesting the Plantersville road bond election. Hall Hallstonham and Buffington Leigh represent the parties. Seventy nine votes out of about two hundred cast in Plantersville are challenged as illegal votes in the contest proceedings.
Cotton futures finished the day 150 points higher with price quotes at 38 cents for local middling basis. Local traders noted strong demand and steady cash quotes amid market optimism.
The following autos have been registered at Brazos county since the last report according to County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth. Names include M. L. Bennett, A A. Webb, Frank Sou sares, James Newman, Sam Brown and many others listed.
At a Hotel Bryan report dinner the Presbyterian educational campaign reported total pledges of 7 500 dollars with about 2 000 pledged since Monday. The executive committee voted to continue the drive to hit the 10 000 dollar Bryan church share of the Synod goal of 1 350 000. Many early subscribers doubled their pledges.
In Omaha on December 12, authorities found Mrs. Jennie Williams an 80 plus year old woman dead from starvation inside her three room cottage. Neighbors called police after not seeing her for days. A dresser held old letters dated many years past and no food was found in the home.
At a regular meeting of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 Knights Templar last night the following officers were elected for the coming year: W. W. Kraft eminent commander E. W. Price pret-generalissimo H. M. Milton Jr captain general W. A. Duncan senior warden F. F. E. Lichte junior warden R. W. Howell treasurer W. E. Saunder recorder
Paris December 12 Colonel James Logan American observer on the reparations commission notified Louis Barthou that the United States would favor acceptance by American experts of invitations to serve on proposed committees studying Germanys finances Barthou said he was greatly pleased with the American governments attitude and expected cooperation from American members of the commission
Miss Louise Pipkin daughter of Rev and Mrs J J Pipkin of Bryan and a Baylor College Belton senior has won a literary scholarship for high scholastic achievement across four years at Baylor College Sixteen juniors and seniors were honored and Pipkin is among them Her Bryan high school background and direct entry to Baylor College are noted by the piece
The Allen Academy building committee met with all members present at the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman M. E. Wallace reported the deed of trust securing bonds on the $35,000 new building under construction at Allen Academy was approved.
Ed Hrdlicka from near College brought four giant purple top turnips to the Eagle office. They weigh a combined 20 3 4 pounds, about 5 pounds each, from his half acre patch. The unsold portion is chopped for cow feed.
The Republican National Committee restored old representation to Southern states and selected Cleveland Ohio as the 1924 convention city. The convention date is fixed for June 10 with about 1100 delegates, up from 984 in 1920.
Miss A. B. Cloud of Dallas spoke on Klancraft to four to five hundred attendees from Bryan and nearby towns at the Country Club. Invited by the Bryan Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Realm No. 48, she aimed to organize a local women’s chapter with introduction by J. F. E. Covey.
M. R. Looney aged about 65 died at his Branchville home. Survived by daughter Mrs. Fred Smith Hearne and two sons Hugh and Will Looney Branchville. Funeral and interment set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Branchville.
Large bodies of armed men from Vera Cruz are joining General Sanchez in his march on Mexico City. Opening the attack is expected to be launched Saturday according to private advices received from Vera Cruz via the San Antonio Light.
Reports from Nogales Arizona indicate a large revolutionary movement on the West coast of Mexico has grown, reaching Mazatlan Sinaloa. The 27th regiment at Mazatlan reportedly revolted and disarmed the 17th regiment according to advices received.
A surprise seven guest birthday dinner for E B Reynolds was staged Saturday evening by Mrs. E B Reynolds. The table featured red and white chrysanthemums, tulle, and pumpkins. Later, guests joined a bridge and forty two party hosted by Miss Louise Hillyer for Miss Julia de Steigner of Hearne.
A Waco to Eagle report says Brazos stands at 13 feet per the Weather Bureau. A later Port Sullivan to Bryan update claimed a 10 foot rise but Bryan Telephone Company manager Ed Sims called it erroneous. John M. Lawrence says no overflow danger anticipated as Little River stays steady and nearby points can handle a 10 foot rise. Rain continues statewide.
Local buyers report turkeys selling at 18 cents per pound in Bryan while neighboring points report 10 cents. The notice touts Bryan as paying the highest market prices for poultry and encourages buying and selling in Bryan.
F. A. Lowry and family of Route 6 three miles east of Bryan left today for Magnolia Montgomery County to establish a new home. He sold his Brazos County farm and shipped cattle and household goods to Magnolia where he will pursue farming.
Bryan post office reports higher holiday activity with stronger stamp paper sales for November 1923 and sharp increases in money orders from October to November. Money orders issued in October 1923 totalled 3,689 valued at 34 710.21, up 55 percent in count and 96 percent in value from 1922. November 1923 saw 3,286 money orders worth 28,633.88, up 38.7 percent in count and 91 percent in value from November 1922. International money order business also grows.
A Bryan area duck hunt at Tonkaway Lake on the Amon Williams farm drew many local residents including Dr. Lamar Jones and Sheriff L. E. Morehead. Only one duck was bagged, taken by J. L. Boney, underscoring the saying there is safety in numbers.
The Extension Service Club will hold its annual Christmas bazaar at the home of Mrs G W Orms on Friday December 14 at 3 oclock. Members are requested to be present by president Mrs A K Short.
Rain and pleasant weather spur Bryant neighbors to plant flowers and shrubs. The crepe myrtle campaign widens as twice as many trees are planted this autumn. Labor shortages slow yard work, but residents of Bryan unite to beautify streets and homes with ornamentals and sodding.
Mrs J M Conway and her daughter Miss Louise were seen shopping with Bryan merchants, in a civil society scene noted by onlookers. The event highlights social activity among local families during the afternoon.
Mrs. Margaret Weaver indicted as accessory before the fact in the Coburn killing case linked to Philip E. Fox. Indictments also expected against unnamed individuals. Weaver allegedly accompanied Fox before and after the shooting and admitted taunting Fox. Fox stood trial for murder as former Ku Klux Klan publicity director in Atlanta.
Mrs S M Marrs president of the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Associations will speak at A and M College in Bryan on Monday or Tuesday afternoon and then in Bryan the following day. Mrs Williams Bry an PTA general president has not fixed Bryan date yet. Watch for announcements.
The Brazos County Poultry Show in Bryan reported December 5 6 and 7 awards with winners across Barred Plymouth Rocks White Plymouth Rocks White Wyandots Golden Wyandots Jersey Black Giants and more. Grand champions include Will M Jones R I Red cock and Elmer Bullock R I Red hen with C A Schram White Wyandots and W E Graham White Plymouth Rocks among top placers.
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