Automatic Shoe Polishing Firm Seeks Bryan Factory Site
Bryan chamber meeting endorses a proposal to build an Automatic Shoe Polishing Co factory in Bryan. City Development Committee to explore sites and seek city commission cooperation. Houston display and Cleveland contact cited. ten tentative contracts noted with stockholder optimism. Cemetery association report also filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
J. D. Martin
George
Adams
J. M. Lawrence
KE. F. Parks
Oak McKenzie
Travis
Bryan
Lee J. Rouneree
T. K. Lawrence
E. Fbeistadt
C. A. Harris
J. S. Doane
W. R. Fairman
C. L. Benson
N. A. Stewart
Phin P. Cooper
Cleveland
Ohio
J. 8. Doane
Automatic Shoe Polishing Co
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Edge
Lee J. Rountree
W. R.airman
J. T. Maloney
Jnc. M. Lawrence
L. L. McInnis
Geo. A. Adams
City Commission
Automatic Shoe Polishing Company of
Texas
Houston
D. B. Reeves
New York
Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Year
At the regular meeting of the Odd Fellows the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. E Saunders N G O C Henderson RS J E Gammon L G T G Gilmore RS S and J F Casey LS S for N G C S Beckwith W G C W Crawford RS and R E Jones LS for V G Guy F Boyett Warden A D Graham OG and Ole Martinson I G Lee J Rountree Chaplin Joe B Reed Secretary and J B Priddy Treasurer J B Priddy elected a representative to the grand lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Odd Wellows
E. Saunders
N. G
0. C. Henderson
R. S
J. E. Gammon
T. G. Gilmore
J. F. Casey
C. S. Beckwith
W. G
C. W. Crawford
R. E. Jones
L. S
V. G
Guy F. Boyett
A. D. Graham
O. G
Ole Martinson
I. G
Lee J. Rountree
Chaplin
Joe B. Reed
J. B. Priddy
Grand Lodge
Miss Allie Locke Returns From Hearne Visit
Miss Allie Locke arrived yesterday afternoon after visiting relatives in Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Locke
Hearne
Daughters of Isabella Elect Officers at Court Marie 395
At a meeting Sunday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Hall the Daughters of Isabella Court Marie 395 elected officers for the year. Chas. Gard ner was named grand regent and A. Keneney vice grand regent. I. B. Warren became financial secretary with J. L. Powers as treasurer. John Daly was named historian W. Turick prophetess and John Fickey monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters OF Isabella
Woodmen elect officers for coming year
At the Woodmen of the World regular meeting last night officers for the ensuing year were elected. J. T. Maloney named C C S. M. Barr Adviser Will C. Ruditi Banker Joe B. Reed Clerk J. R. Witt Escort and W. B. Higgs Watchman were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. C. W
Woodmen of the World
J. T. Maloney
C. C
S. M. Barr
Will C. Ruditi
Joe B. Reed
J. R. Witt
W. B. Higgs
Oil excitement returns to Corsicana area with deep tests
Corsicana Texas December reports surge in oil activity in Navarro county with three deep tests under way and a fourth planned. The Corsicana Test Company works a well one mile south of Visite targeting Woodbine sands at about 3300 feet while Oklahoma Petroleum and Gasoline near Richland nears 2800 feet. Local operators cite strong prospect and potential for a gusher akin to the Mexia Rogers farm find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Tex
Navarro County
Cor- Tests Company
Woodbine Sands
Oklahoma Petroleum and Gasoline Company
Richland
Here
Rogers Farm
Humphrey Petroleum Company
Mexia
Rogers
Woodbine
Gainesville Oil Buzz Grinds To A Pause
Gainesville Texas December 13 business activity in town small as anxious watchers track the Muenster oil well sixteen miles northwest. Plans to shoot the well were postponed due to nitroglycerine transport delays from Healdton Oklahoma caused by bad roads, delaying operations until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
Muenster
Healdon
Okla
Bryan Telephone Company To Make Improvements
Ed M. Sims of the Bryan Telephone Co reports that 20 month old ordered equipment has arrived. Western Telephone installers will arrive soon to place the improvements. When finished, previously unable residents will receive phones. The project costs about $13,000 for inside and outside air cables and installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed M. Sims
The
Bryan Telephone Co
Western Telephone
President Harris Exhibits New Polishing Machine
President C. A. Harris of the Automatic Shoe Polishing Co returns from Houston where the new machine is on exhibition drawing widespread interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Harris
The
Automatic Shoe Polishing Co
Houston
Bryan area residents and travelers list in daily notes
A long column of local notices records names of residents visiting Bryan from farms and nearby towns, travel to Houston for games, holiday plans with relatives, and arrivals of guests including teachers, students, and workers. It notes street light installation at Bryan Press Co and oblique family items alongside illness and hospital stays.
Seven Ages Fair a Strong Success at St Andrews Parish
The Seven Ages Fair held yesterday at St Andrews Parish House under the Guild raised about $300. Key organizers included Mrs M G Nall as president and Mrs Tyler Haswell as treasurer with a large volunteer staff. Various booths and a musical pageant drew community support and praise.
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St. Andrews
Guild
M. G. Nall
Tyler Haswell
J. B. Beers
George A. Long
W. B. Roman
G. A. Geist
H. B. Jamison
Candy Booth
J. B. Bagley
W. Bals
David Reed
Booth
A. T. Potts
M. E. Hayes
E. B. la Roche
Hettie Curry
J. E. Astin
Brides Booth
Mable Castles
Will Lawrence
B. H. Knox
Red Cross
J. T. Hanway
M. W. Sims, Sr
A.mckenzie
M. W. Sims, Jr
Mrs. White
T. K.lawrence
Farmers of Brazos County to hear A R Kroh speech
Farmers in Brazos County are urged to attend A R Kroh's December 21 campaign stop. The North Carolina reformer promotes crop diversification, arguing cotton should coexist with food production and urging practical farm measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Kroh
Brazos County
A. R. Kroh
North Carolina
Lone Star
United States
Kroh
Iowa
Texas
Brazos
Harding hears Harvey on new foreign policy plan
President elect Harding listens to Colonel George Harvey who proposes an association of nations as part of a broader foreign policy. Harvey, a trusted adviser, supports policies toward the Versailles League of Nations from his wartime advocacy.
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Associated Press
Marion
Harding
George Harvey
Association of Nations
Harvey
Protracted Meeting Opens in Wellborn Parish
Rev. E. A. Sample announces the start of a protracted meeting at the Wellborn Methodist church. Services are conducted by Rev. R. J. Smith, Texas Conference Evangelist, beginning last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Sample
Methodist Church
Wellborn
R. J. Smith
Texas
Bryan High Protest Over Houston Heights Game Tie Call
Bryan High School officials return from Houston after a disputed football game with Houston Heights. Coach Hudson plans a protest to Austin citing offside and a faulty second kick ruling that altered a supposed 6 to 6 tie. Supporters say the field was muddy and the reversal gave Houston a second chance to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hudson
W. Wilson
R. Q. Astin
J. T. Maloney
Houston
Bryan Hi
Houston Heights
Hudson
Carlton
Austin
Bryan
Avst'a
Mrs Mary Konency Passes Into Rest
Mrs. Mary Konency, 75, of Brazos County, died at home in Bryan Monday at 1 am. Beloved wife of Charles Koneney Sr, she survived by eight sons, one daughter, and many grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am from St Joseph's Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Charles Koneney
Charles Konency
Frank
John
Peter
Albert
Steve
Bog
Tom Konency
Bryan
Lizzie Hebron
Brazos County
St. Joseph’s Church
Mrs Edna LaHatte Sells Laundry In Bryan To Dansby
Mrs Edna LaHatte has sold the American Steam Laundry Company to R M Dansby and will retire January 1 1921 in Bryan. Dansby formerly ran a Bryan laundry and is well known in the trade. Ed Hall president of First State Trust Co has returned from Dallas after attending the Federal Reserve Banks board meeting and will assume duties as director in January.
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R. W. Downard
Richmond
C. Y. Koontze
Zack
Dave Smith
J. W. Mitchell
Carolyn Mitchell
Bryan
W. F. Burney, S Jr
Zurch
J. G. Houston
Ennis
Leonard McDonald
Sam
Edge
E. M. Anderson
Greenville
Mabel Castles
Julette Castles
Houston
George Martin
J. W. Cavitt
C. L. Benson
East Texas
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. H. Cole
FE. J. Jenkins
Warren Yates
Little Son
Montgomery
Edna LaHatte
American Steam Laundry Company
R. M. Dansby
Dansby
LaHatte
Ed Hall
First State & Trust Co. Bank
Dallas
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Automatic Shoe Polishing Company
J. Bb. Reeves
Phinn P. Cooper
ODD Fellows
Gainesville Oil
Bryan Telephone Company
D. C. White
Bryan, Texas
Hornhill
Cole Hdw. Co
Ike Holligan
Steep Hollow
Douglas Howell
University of Pennsylvania
J. Webb Howell
W. T. Jones
C. A. Searcy
M. E. Wallace
Bryan High
Trouston Heights
Willis Johnson
San Angelo
Jack M. Gordon
Maude Jones
Laura Monroe
Bloomington
Robert R. Webb
Miss Monroe
W. A. McKinney
Wheelock
John D. Jones
Harvery
J. B. Smith
Harris School House
Seth Taylor
Allen Farm
G. F
Bryan Press Co
Allister Waldrop
Calvert
W. R. Sanders
Pryan Hospital
George Smith
A. & M. College
South Texas
Hardy Newton
Texas Company
N. R. Newton
Newton
Atlanta
Milton B. Parker
Charlton Storey
J. D. Murray
Bremond
Pres
Flect Harding
Col
Mrs
Mary Konency
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