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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle announces postal details and rates. It lists editor Lee J. Rountree and prices for daily by mail in Brazos County as well as weekly subscription options and delivery by carrier. The notice marks publication as second class matter dated April 28, 1912.
John Rutherford in Franklin Texas notes delays in Robertson county sausage and sweet potatoes as warm spell slows hog killing. Editor Lee J. Rountree doubts the animal exists but promises sausage once hogs are killed and a che von supply arrives. Fresh tomatoes arrive with hope for a future harvest.
The next session will be asked to fund new buildings at A and M College with a request exceeding one million dollars. Officials say the institution needs the full appropriations sought to support growth and facilities.
Editor W W Jenkins reflects on Representative Lee J Rountree of Brazos county and a Bryan Enquirer editor contemplating political reforms and a new Texas constitution while cherishing childhood Christmas memories. The piece celebrates belief and simple joy through a poem excerpt and civic figures.
Colonel Sam E Miller of the Mineral Wells Index advised going to Sunday school. The tragedy noted that Sam went fishing the next day.
Millican Texas December 11 Special to the Eagle The Ladies Auxiliary of Millican Baptist church invites all to a box supper Friday night December 15 at the Millican public school Proceeds will pay toward a new church heater The Allen band will furnish a fine program Mrs Erin Simpson urges participation The event promises a general good time
Editor George Tucker comments on Representative Lee J. Rountree's proposed bill to require poll taxes to indicate political preference. He argues it could force voters to declare allegiance, allowing changes before elections and pressuring candidates or parties. He cautions against restricting citizen choice.
An old advertisement notes distress after eating from poor digestion cured by Herbine restoring vigor. It also touts Liquid Borozone as a rapid healer for flesh wounds with prices 30c 60c and 1.20, sold by all Druggists.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Smith of Reliance were among the Bryan shoppers today.
Joe B Reed a Bryan resident died after months of illness. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with ministers C N Calmes W N Sholl and C B Thompson. pallbearers included Jno M Caldwell J I Barron Clyde Gregg J J Maloney J B Stevenson and Frank McGee. Reed, born December 31 1847 in Hubbardston MA, lived in Corsicana Rockdale Bryan and other Texas towns. A Mason Odd Fellow Maccabee and Knight of Pythias, he served as a major in the Texas Militia and was active in Christianity and fraternal orders. He married Carrie Hill in 1870 and died after a long life of public service.
J. W. Burrows of Millican and Robert Carroll of Harvey were among the out of town visitors in Bryan today, adding to local activity and social notes in the city.
I K Howell Bud Hunt of Georgetown and Lee Hufstutler of Lometa arrived to buy cattle. They plan ship roughly 2000 head from Grimes Brazos and Burleson counties with one load from Bryan to Norway South Texas. Last shipment to South Texas totaled about 2000 cattle from Hearne and Navasota.
A Houston arrest followed Chief W S Martins prompt action after J D Davis from Louisiana rented a service car, vanished with it, and drew a Houston check. Local bank officials alerted Bryan authorities, and Sheriff L E Morehead brought Davis and the vehicle back to Bryan.
A note from P H Hensarling announces Queen of Dixie chicken feed now on the track. Contact phone 235 for details.
Property ad lists 12 good work mules 5 farm wagons various sizes 6 second hand saddles and saddle ponies. Seller notes need cash to handle a feed business and offers goods at cheap prices.
Three vehicles in Texas and one in Oklahoma transport ear corn shipments. A Missouri car also carries ear corn. The convoy is now in transit and expected to be sold cheaply.
General Henry Bates Stoddard brings a white rose to the Eagle office as a Christmas remembrance. The flower stands in contrast to somber weather, symbolizing illumination beyond clouds and linking to Henry of Navarre’s historic white rose emblem and a victorious charge in France.
The Brazos County commissioners court met in its regular monthly session Monday with County Judge H. O. Ferguson and Commissioners C. M. Degelia George P Edge C. M. Risinger and John M Moore present.
L. M. Thompson of Millican brought about 700 pounds of honey to market in Bryan. He produced about 13 000 pounds this year from 500 bee stands, about one third of a full crop. He plans another market trip to Bryan next Saturday.
The Eagle notes Robertson county bragging about sausage and sweet potatoes while Lowe Bros of the Navasota Examiner Review plan an opossum story. Weather improves for capturing this palatable animal in Grimes county, a scenario the paper says we will see unfold.
T B Peyton and Miss Mary Peyton of Benchley were Bryan guests. J P Gilpin of Kurten was a business visitor in town today. Leon Smith of Reliance has been greeting Bryan friends.
W H Holzman longtime cashier of First State Bank Bedias accepts cashier role at A M College and plans to start January 1. R A Parten of Madisonville will fill the Bedias bank position after Holzman departs.
Paul Dansby’s fine dog allegedly flushed a quail in Grimes county and reportedly set a jug of white lightning behind a stump. Chief W. S. Martin is said to be trying to buy the dog from Dansby amid local hunting chatter.
A Bryan Eagle list shows marriages issued since the last report including William Griffin and Cleo McGrew, Tony Congelasi and Mary DePuma, Charles Bell and Fannie Webster, Erhart Holisk and Emma Boriskie, James Roberson and Pearlie Walden, George Gray and Cora Hayes, Sterling Evans and Kate Thomas, Tick Fillis and Martha Watson, Tobe Hudgen and Bessie Teward, and others. Mae Stevener Wilson of Knob Prairie visited Bryan for shopping today.
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