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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

5

Local residents visit Bryan many from far towns

Numerous residents and visitors travel to Bryan for shopping and business. Names include J. R. Sheppard Kurten J. W. Sheppard Colorado City and many others from Kurten Edge Benchley Wellborn Palestine Victoria and Houston. The items note attendance at events and daily commerce with Doings in Waco Fort Worth Dallas and Ennis.

Seth B. Holman Clarence Ousley A. and M. College Dallas Joe Hunnicutt Fort Worth John P. Carter Leon County Bryan L. M. Hewitt Navasota R. C. Mead Hearne and Calvert Hensarling Mere, Co Ellison van Hoose Houston G. W. Stephenson Plantersville Oscar Kurten Kurten George Echols Rosprin R. H. Seale Columbus Benchley J. B. Stevenson Nicholas J. R. Constable Yuma W. K. Davis The Overland Toledo Ohio Willys-Overland Company W. S. Parker Bremend Frank Underwood Honey Grove E. J. Fountain Ennis E. Bullock Mattie Mike J. M. Kenny Roger Q. Astin South Texas John L. Hensarling Wellborn R. H. Waller George Smart G. B. Hensarling Lee Goodson J. H. Ferguson Harvey Cy Koontz Henry Koontz Zack L. M. Haltom Ezra Wilson Alexander Claude and Pat Moore Edge

Local residents travel during holiday season

Daily notes list numerousBryan area residents visiting relatives and shopping, with trips to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Commerce, Caldwell, Rich mood. The column records many names including Mrs. Garren Prof. Kinnard Miss Conway Parker Brister Walker Stahl Lanham Hensarling Dunn Kirby Campbell Bod fords and others on short trips for holidays and business.

G. M. Garren Sweetwater A. and M. College A. W. Kinnard Caldwell Ora Conway Houston Guy C. Brister Burleson Texas W. J. Walker Jimmy Commerce Giddings A. and M. Extension John M. Carson Bryan N. Campbell Lelia Griffin Mr. Campbell J. B. Bagley J. O. Morgan George E. Hadley Palestine H. O. Ferguson Lexington Robert J. Potts Waco G. E. Byars N. M. McGinnis College W. H. Oliver M. B. Parker South D. D. Dawson James Bute D. Guthrie Dallas Alonzo Carter C. J. Cavitt Wheelock Beaumont Robert Armstrong Ruth Cavitt W. H. Thomas Nf. Richey

Busy Bryan visitors and locals wander through town

Numerous residents and visitors from San Antonio Calvert Tebor Houston Caldwell Wellborn and other nearby places were spotted in Bryan. People like A Barto C Merka and Rev Randolph Ray were seen visiting friends and handling errands as Friday activities wrapped up.

Ginners Report Shows Increase in U S Cotton

The census bureau reports United States cotton ginned by December 1 rose to 10,659,346 running bales from 9,703,602 a year earlier, an increase of 955,744 bales. The rise reflects continued harvest momentum and improved yields.

Washington United States Census Bureau

Man Held in Glass Killing Likely to Be Released

Texas December 12. A man taken in connection with the killing of Clarence Glass, a Point bank cashier, may be released due to lack of evidence. Sheriff Whittle of Rains county stated today no charges can be upheld.

Associated Press Emory Texas Clarence Glass Point Whittle Rains County

Wilson to seek cautious peace talks with Germany

Washington reports President Wilson undecided on Germany peace proposals awaiting official notice. He aims to avoid hindering future mediation while signaling US openness to discussion. Colonel House and officials weigh entente temper before US input. German embassy offers no new terms. Paris papers mock Bethmann Hollweg as seeking an exit and blaming the ententes for the war.

Washington, D. C Wilson Germany United States House Paris von Bethmann Hollweg Ententes

Rumanians Retreat as German Forces Advance in Balkans

London dispatch notes limited war news in the last 24 hours. German reports say Romanian resistance along the Jalomitza river has collapsed and Romanian troops are retreating northwest. German sources claim 4,000 additional prisoners. Petrograd adds Romanians held villages south of the Mizil Buzeu road.

London Rumania Wallachia Berlin Jalomitza Petrograd Mizil Buzeu High Road

German Losses Heavy in November Official Totals

London reports German losses in November at 166 176 with killed wounded and missing since the war began totaling 3 921 869. The numbers reflect official lists and mark the ongoing heavy casualties of the conflict.

London

Francis Lock Unite in Cottonwood Wedding

Mr B N Francis and Miss Ruby Lock of Cottonwood were married yesterday at 11 oclock at Rev J M Bullock s home in this city with Rev Bullock officiating. The couple, driving from home, begin life together as a well regarded county couple with many friends wishing happiness.

J. A. D. Robinson Wixon W. P. Jones Harvey J. E. Bullock Steep Hollow City Mr. B. N. Francis Ruby Lock Cottonwood J. M. Bullock Rev. Bullock D. G. Lock J. S. Francis Francis

Examining Trial Of Arthur Phillips For Forged Checks

The examining trial of Arthur Phillips, arrested last week for passing forged checks on Ventura and Messina, merchants, was held today before Justice W. W. Gainer. Phillips was granted bond of $0,000. A second forgery case was filed against him by County Attorney Bethea. His latest act involved cashing a $10 check with Globe Dry Goods Co.

Arthur Phillips Ventura Messina W. W. Gainer Phillips Bethea Globe Dry Goods Co

Federal inquiry opens in New York on coal prices

New York December 11 The federal inquiry into the high cost of living began with Special Prosecutor Swacker declaring there is no basis for the high prices for anthracite coal.

Associated Press New York Swacker

Germany peace proposal criticized by The Times

London reports The Times calls Germany's peace proposal irrelevant to the aims of the war.

London the Times Germany

Berlin Concessions Pause as Hollweg Proposes Peace

In Berlin on December 13, the Reichstag Conservatives remained quiet while Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg presented his peace plan. The speech framed efforts toward negotiated end to hostilities, with reactions from opposition unseen in the chamber.

Berlin Reichstag von Bethmann Hollweg

Clumsy Trap Caption in Reichstag Speech Sparks Debate

Paris readers react to Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg’s Reichstag address with the morning papers calling it a clumsy trap. The Petit Journal questions whether the German people are naive enough to believe the allies will accept the bait.

Paris von Bethmann Hollweg Reichstag Petit Journal

French cabinet raises moderate press enthusiasm

Paris reports only tempered approval of the latest government reshuffle. The most praised moves are General Hubert Lyautey appointed minister of war and General Neville chosen to replace General Joffre commanding the western front.

Paris Hubert Lyautey Neville Joffre

May Change German Government Report

An unconfirmed report from London dated December 13 states Emperor William may grant a parliamentary government to Germany. The status is not verified and details are unclear.

London William Germany

Three Weeks for Reply on German Peace Proposals

London December 13 reports it will take about three weeks to prepare the entente governments joint reply to the German peace proposals.

London

Fighting in Greece Reported by Overseas News Agency

Berlin reports December 13 that Greek regular troops are clashing with French forces. The Overseas News Agency notes fighting is in progress.

Greece Berlin

Liquor Dealers Rebuff Busch Plan to Limit Saloon Use

St. Louis, Dec. 11 The Retail Liquor Dealers Benevolent Association rejected August A Busch ideas for running saloons. He proposed eliminating bars and having dealers serve only beer and light wines at tables. Dealers argued the plan would boost heavier drinking due to table seating and sociability.

Associated Press St. Louis Retail Liquor Dealers Benevolent Association August A. Busch Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association Busch

Sosolik To Erect New Studio On Harrison Property

Charles Sosolik owner of Soso lik studio plans a modern studio on Harrison property beside Zubeck tailor shop. An 18 by 30 foot operating room and a large reception area with a display window will showcase photos. He says the move will expand his growing business and invites the public to visit upon completion.

Charles Sosolik Sosolik Harrison Zubeck

Married at Court House Algor Erlander Weds Miss Manuella Constable

The couple married today at the courthouse with Judge J. T. Maloney officiating.

Court House Algor Erlander Manuella Constable J. T. Maloney

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J. R. Sheppard Colorado City J. W. Sheppard Masonic Grand Lodge Adams Brazos County Oil Company J. J. Kasiska Ernest Wiese Pat Wallace Marlin A. G. Kruger L. L. Chapelle J. W. Mitchell C.S. LaHatte F. A. Peters J. H. McCullough Oakwood Lindale H. C. Robinson John K. Parker A. W. Buchanan Richmond, Texas Norman Stuart Highbank F. L. Hillyer San Antonio Hillyer-Deutsch Lumber Company H. G. Taliaferro W. G. Taliaferro C. L. Wilcox Tebor Gertrude Turner Addie Walthal Ed Covey W. S. Mial J. B. Dunn C. A. Wood H. J. Tuffly National Biscuit Company R. H. Harrison Wade Cox He Nelson Eagle Printing Company Oklahoma City Joe Goldenburg Joe Sample J J, Riley Claude Griffith J. H. Mathis Reliance Lessie Whaley Vesta Turner Sadie Dixon Lillian and Lucile Welch Mumford Queen Mesdames Womble Porter, Garrett, Brooks, Taylor and Ragsdale F. W. Kazmier Cleburne A. F. Odom Lena Killough Iva Gilstrap Jack Baxter San Angelo P. L. Barron Rock Prairie J. H. Reed Will Raines T. P. Hall Tobe Curlee W. F. Atkinson Selma Mamie Hizer Opal Moore Lola Lexie Causey Claudia Steele Claude Thompson A. Eb, Barto Near College Austin Fort Sam Houston L. S. Williams and Son A. C Coleview A. Haste Harry Gammill W. B. Byrd Hearne George P. Powers A. J. Tabor, Sr A. M. Barto Charles Merka Smetana A. L. Mondrick Chicago W. S. Howell, Jr Galveston P. Hermer Sebe Keith Park’s Lanao Derides Francis—Lock Fiat NEW Studio
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