Personal Mentions From Wednesdays Daily in Bryan
Local note highlights names and travels of residents including Calvin Risinger W T Conway Marian Oldham Mabel Castles Juillette Castles Lyda Smith Lottie Blanton A H Leideigh C A Wood J J Richie S G Bailey P S Mangum Selena Sanders A L Ward T R Mangum Ruth Beard Nell Batte Nell Grimes Lillian McLendon and others visiting or returning home for the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin M. Risinger
Steep Hollow
W. T. Conway
Bryan
Reliance
Marian Oldham
Dallas
Jimmie Lowell
Mabel Castles
Juliette Castles
Houston
Dock Smith
Lyda Smith
Wellborn
Lottie Blanton
Tabor
Mesdames
Robert S. Mawhinney
Lynn Rushing
Fort Worth
Selena Sanders
Baylor University
Waco
A. L. Ward
Wards
Court
T. R. Mangum
J. W. Wiley
Jackson
Mis
Ruth Beard
Jim Beard
Nell Batte
Cheyenne
Wyoming
T. R. Batte
Nell Grimes
Cat Cliff
Lillian McLendon
Mart
Hallettsville Turkey Prices Hit Record High
Local dealers in Hallettsville Texas pay 32 cents per pound for turkeys slaughtered at Nolen Produce and shipped to Northern Eastern markets for Christmas. Prices are expected to fall if slaughter slows. This marks the highest price ever paid and the first since the cold storage plant opened. A farmer notes prior gobbler sales and compares 1890 prices, observing a 1000 percent rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Tex
Nolen Produce Company
Christmas Reunion at Patte Home for Holidays
A Christmas reunion will be enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Patte with all their daughters and families gathering for the holidays. Miss Nell Batte will visit from Wyoming and several Houston residents arrive for Christmas Eve including Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Scott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Patte
Nell Batte
Wyoming
F. L. Scott
W. T. Bryant
M. A. Miller
Albert Kadell
Houston
Constipation and Headache Cured In One Night
Early morning relief claimed from One Early Mawn on the tongue with water at bedtime. Sold with guarantee by Roman and Vick Drug Store. Rub My Tism advertised as curing bruises cuts burns sores tetter and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick Drug Store
Aggies to be feted by Bryan citizens at banquet
College Station Texas December 15 The 1920 A and M football squad coaches athletic council members C T Sprague A B Knickerbocker and President W B Bizzell will dine at the Episcopal Parish house Bryan Thursday at 730 pm. Bryan businessmen sponsor a committee of M E Wallace Horace Boyett FE Covey T K Lawrence and J M Gordon overseeing plans with covers for 100. The event aims to be the season’s most elaborate and a tribute to Bryan support aiding the Aggie record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
Athletic Council
C. T Sprague
A. B. Knickerbocker
W. B. Bizzell
Episcopal Parish House
Bryan
M. E. Wallace
Horace Boyett
FE. Covey
T. K. Lawrence
J. M
Aggie
Colbert Wilson Arrested for Arson by Local Officials
Colbert Wilson was arrested by Sheriff Morehead and Officer Tom Franklin last Tuesday on arson charges and jailed. Several fires have occurred recently in the neighborhood and the case will go before the Brazos county grand jury in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert Wilson
Morehead
Tom Franklin
Brazos County
Grand Jury
Funeral for Mrs Karl Konency Held at St Josephs Church
The funeral of Mrs Karl Konency was held Tuesday from St Josephs Catholic church after a solemn high mass. Born in Bohemia on September 8, 1846, she had lived in the county for 40 years. She is survived by her husband eight sons one daughter and thirty eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Konency
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Konency
Bohemia
A and M Horticultural Society Show Opens Next Sunday
The annual education show of the A and M Horticultural Society of Texas A and M College opens at noon Sunday December 19 in the Agricultural Building. Displays include fruits flowers and vegetables from across the county with a closing auction Monday night. Specimens come from California Florida and the Rio Grande Valley among others labels show variety origin and exhibitor name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
Horticultural Society of the
A. & M. College of Texas
Department of Horticulture
California
Florida
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Horticultural Society
State Y M C A to Meet at A M College
State Y M C A announces the annual older boys conference to be held at A M College Texas on January 28 29 and 30 with about 550 high school attendees and several national religious leaders. Local Y staff prepare for expanded arrangements and daily programs include campus tours recreation and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
State Y. M. C. A
A. & M College of Texas
Bizzell
L. A. Coulter
Britain Watches Russian Revolution Threats as Commemorations Go On
London and provinces mark the third anniversary of the Russian Soviet Republic with communist meetings. London’s Albert Hall rally, run by Hands off Russia and the British Communist Party, heard J. Malone and Cathal O Shannon. Talks urged peace with Russia by a set date or face national strike. Malone claimed Soviet Russia raised 4,000,000 rubles for Sinn Fein. O Shannon denied receipt in Ireland. Speakers urged revolution at the earliest moment, while saying British workers remain main obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lenine
Albert Hall
Russia
British Communist Party
C. L. Malone
Cathal O’shannon
Trish Communist Party
Council of Action
Malone
Soviet
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Harvey Community Sees Numerous Moves And Surprise Wedding
In Harvey on December 14 a flurry of relocations occurs as residents shift homes including Mrs. Gresham nearby Mrs. Jones and Fayette Etheridge to the Williams plantation. A quiet wedding unites Mrs. W. P. Jones and Dr. Poole at her home, drawing astonishment from friends. Dr Poole, now back from Wichita Falls, is noted as a popular physician. Mrs. Poole, widow of Dr. W. P. Jones, is praised as a devout Red Cross worker. Ardella Jones attends from Tyler for the ceremony. For sale: Big bone Poland China pigs and sows offered by H. C. Beard in Edge. 666 quickly relieves a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Charlie Gresham
Dr. Jones
Atha Todd
Ferguson
Fayette Etheridge
Geo. Williams
Obhie Williams
Wellborn
W. P. Jones
Dr. Poole
Poole
Éitizens
Levy
Ardella Jones
Tyler
Ceaseless Caravan Moves Through Dallas in 1920s Texas
Tenant farmers heading to new Texas farms in 1921 travel in covered wagons through Dallas. The article notes wagons carry hens beds and cooking gear, with children and dogs along for the journey. Movement trends show westward drift and anticipation of larger farmer relocations due to cotton conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Fredericksburg and Northern Railway seeks note for 36 935
The Fredericksburg and Northern Railway of Texas asks permission to issue a note for 36935 to cover advancement of money during 1918 1919 and 1920 by directors of stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bv Associated Press
Washington
The
Fredericksburg and Northern Railway of Texas
Bargains in Clothing Department For Boys and Men
The department announces about 500 Boys Knee Suits in sizes 3 to 18 with 100 suits at 5.50 each and marked as bargains worth 10.00. Also listed are Boys Knee Pants from 5 to 18 in assorted sizes with prices from 50c to 98c, Mens Overalls Jumpers about 200 left, and Mens Pants in Work and Dress styles priced to rebuy and sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
Shoes Slashed Prices At Least 5 000 Pairs On Offer
Local store proclaims a surplus of over five thousand pairs of shoes across infants children girls misses ladies men boys and boots. Prices cut by 50 cents to 3.50, inviting shoppers to buy two pairs and avoid going barefoot in a bold insistence to move stock.
Bargain department touts deep discounts on cloaks coats and calico
Dry Goods offers cut to pieces yard goods priced to beat any replacement today. They advertise big bargains in Ladies' Misses' and Childrens' fine Cloak Sport Coats and childrens' Coats with claims of not being undersold and urging customers to judge prices in the department.
Texas League clean sport urged in baseball bill
The Dallas Times Herald argues that professional baseball players who fix games should be criminally punished and that a proposed Texas legislature bill to make bribery in professional baseball offenses should pass. It calls on Texas League owners to back the measure to protect fans and maintain fair play. Warren Tilley Withers and Mrs Withers visit relatives during holidays as other locals host guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas League Baseball
Texas
Stay-Away Notices Issued By Local Labor Council
Central Trades and Labor Council sent stay-away notices to all labor councils urging workers to avoid Dallas. They cite overloaded labor market crowded housing and scarce work for new men to counter civic recruitment ads claiming plentiful jobs. W S Burchfield says the move saves men travel costs and time. Rub-My-Tism relieves rheumatism neuralgia sprains a few doses break a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades and Labor Council
Dallas
W. S. Burchfield
Labor Council
House Fire Destroys Surrey Smith Home on Pitts Bridge Road
A residence owned by Surrey Smith, a Black resident in the western town area on Pitts Bridge road, burned last night around midnight. Authorities cited a defective flue as the likely cause. the roof was already ablaze when found. The house valued about 5,500 with 4,000 in insurance, contents uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Smith
Pitts Bridge Road
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U. S
ARMY
Ford Delivery
F. O. B. San Antonio
Alamo National Bank
San Antonio
Mueller Distributing CO
E. Commerce Street
A. & M. Horticultural Society
England
H. C. Beard
Edge
Houston Post
House of Representatves
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Congress
Theodore E. Burton
Ohie
New York
Burton
M. Bonneville
Clothing Department
Shoe Department
Sanitary Pawn Broker’s Clothing
Dallas Times Herald
Warren Tilley Withers
Denver
Colorado
W. A Withers
Mrs. T. Tompkins
Calvert
Charles Felker
Maloney’s Store
North Main Street
Dallas News
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