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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
1
The Peoples' Column urges support for the Good Cheer Association as solicitors begin the yearly campaign. It emphasizes cheerful giving, notes churches may share in funding, and urges those financially able to contribute with a kind heart and a smile.
Dean C H Winkler spoke on Why Civic and Rural Clubs Should Cooperate citing one room schools and the Consolidated School at College Station as examples. Lions endorsed supporting the Parent Teachers Association to bring in the Paul Whitman High Class Jazz Orchestra for January at Guion Hall College Station.
Tokyo officials said troops have departed for Mukden, with further units to follow, and that no fighting will be allowed within six miles of the Manchurian capital.
Mrs J TD Claybrook president of the State Democratic Women's Association told Dallas county Democratic women that Texas women will oppose the re election of Governor Miriam A Ferguson. She stated women of all parties would not re elect her, marking the first official announcement of the Democratic women's group on a second term for Mrs Ferguson.
Athens says it accepts unconditionally the League of Nations award in the Greco Bulgarian incident. The note to the British Minister expresses hope that Greece’s payment will be settled equitably with Bulgaria’s reparations.
Henry Schovajsa led the Rotary meeting discussing auto tops and modern car finishing methods. The program explained removing old paint priming metal base and chemical removal before painting while Mrs. W S Howell urged buying two Paul Whiteman Orchestra tickets for January 20 at College. a large list of attendees followed.
Gen Harry L. Rogers retired Pershing’s chief quartermaster in the American expeditionary forces died in his Philadelphia apartment Saturday night after a long illness. Born in Washington and honored for service under Funston in Mexico 1914 and Pershing in 1916. He had moved to Philadelphia for treatment and lived in seclusion due to his serious condition.
Cotton futures closed down 30 to 36 points with local receipts quoted at 18 14 to 19 cents. Market activity shows lower prices across the board and analysts note softer demand pressures.
Tree setup proceeding with Santa greeting children at 6 45 p m Christmas Eve. Local volunteers J E Warren Jess Corlee and Fred Cavitt coordinate erection and decorations while Mrs R A Harrison leads the tree program and a Santa note will appear in the Eagle. A meeting of the Christmas bags committee is set for December 21 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Denton firm Russell-Sledge Dry Goods Company suffered a night burglary when thieves entered through a skylight and blew open a large safe with nitroglycerin. They escaped with 1,500 dollars instruments muffled by stock blankets. Officials sent to Gainesville for fingerprint expert Cecil Burch.
Eberstadt, tasked with collecting funds for next year's Good Cheer drive, receives scant backing from business district citizens. Only salaried employees and those on salaries contribute, while heads of institutions and firms lag in their duty to aid the needy. Clerks and salaried workers are praised for their efforts.
Senate hearings stalled as Republican leaders push debt settlements with Italy and Belgium before Christmas. Senators from both parties protested, informing Finance Committee chair Smoot that several agreements require thorough study before action.
Philadelphia detectives believe Mrs. Blanche Mepham and her 14 year old son Edward were strangled with blue binding tape in their home. They suspect Mrs. Mepham killed the boy then hanged herself by tying the tape to a bed-post and dropping to her knees.
The Eagle Farmers' Union Warehouse reports 3854 square bales at Lawrence Warehouse 3432 square bales and Eden's gin 2040 round bales or 1020 square bales totaling 8306 in square bale equivalents for the 1925 crop as of last Saturday night.
In Austin on December 14, Dr. H. O. Sappington, Texas State Health Officer, urges extermination of rats for public health and economic reasons. He warns rats carry bubonic plague fleas and cause deaths, notes winter quarters require shelter and food, and urges ratproof homes, clean yards, and covered garbage cans to deter infestations.
Oil royalties totaling 1,800,000 dollars have been collected by the University. The latest remittance of 121,882.68 dollars was paid by the Big Lake Company for November production in Reagan county. Earlier Texan Oil Company sent 101,000 dollars, also for November.
Rain gauges noted .3 of an inch of precipitation since noon Tuesday with 8:00 am reading. The lowest temperature from the brief norther reached 80 degrees per the Division of Entomology readings at A M College.
A letter from John Weeks as Secretary of War, presented at the Mitchell court martial, portrays Colonel William Mitchell as lawless and unfit for high administrative position. Weeks cites a desire for publicity at others' expense and argues against recommending Mitchell for reappointment as Assistant Chief of the Army Air Service with Brigadier General rank.
Five armed men believed to be five robbers held citizens at bay for two hours in Washington Arkansas and blew open the local bank safe. They escaped with between eight thousand and nine thousand dollars. One robber was wounded while fleeing the town.
Hay Hook Ranch transfers ownership to Theis and Son for 400,009 dollars. The sale marks a major real estate transfer in the Panhandle region with both entities named and the price disclosed.
George Theis and son Otto of Wichita, Kansas confirm purchase of the 45,000 acre Hay Hook ranch in the Texas Panhandle from the American Cattle Loan Company of Denver for 400000 dollars.
Dallas bootleggers earn about $36000 daily according to a survey by Sheriff Schuyler Marshall at the request of Rev. Atticus Webb of the Anti Saloon League of Texas. The six day week yields an annual total of about $11232000 based on information from bootleggers in Dallas County jail. The survey aimed to compare conditions now with 1918 when 199 saloons operated.
Amanda Burke of Austin known as the only woman trail driver in Texas died at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday after injuries from a recent accident. Survived by two sons, W Windom and Jerome Burke, and two sisters, with funeral plans awaiting her son’s arrival. She rode the Chisholm trail with Maj. J. W. Burke and was an honorary member of several pioneer societies. Her birth is listed as June 10, 1857.
The Parent-Teachers Association of the A and M Consolidated School met on Thursday December 10 with strong attendance. A child welfare committee proposed supplying a half pint of milk to children over 7 percent underweight during the morning session, a plan adopted unanimously. The high school orchestra conducted by Mrs D C McIntosh performed several numbers and Mrs E W Cheney gave two readings. An operetta Princess was announced to benefit the music fund, with all members urged to attend Thursday evening.
The State asks to cancel the Hoffman Construction Company highway maintenance contracts in Kerr Kendal Medina Comal and Bexar counties on grounds of fraud against the State. Damages rise from 100600 to 125000 in the amended petition. The State case opening was postponed to two this afternoon to allow Attorney General Dan Moody time to prepare.
Mellie Dunham the 72 year old Maine fiddler signs a contract with the Keith-Albee vaudeville circuit to tour its stages. His first appearance will be in Boston during the Christmas holidays with further dates in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and other large cities. He previously went to Detroit at Henry Ford's request to play old-time tunes at a Ford barn dance. Reports say he may negotiate for a monster barn dance at Madison Square Garden with Tex Rickard.
A special Brazos County Farm Bureau meeting is called for Saturday December 19 at 2:00 PM in the county courthouse. Members and interested parties may obtain certified Pure-Bred cotton seed at exact cost from the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association to improve staple quality, with details on short staple factors to be shared.
Mrs Joe Willis returns to Texas after a two month visit with sister in law Mrs Martha D Willis. She stopped in Waco and Bryan en route home to Albany.
The State bought two new automobiles for Hal Moseley and John Cage, named to the State Highway Commission by the governor to fill vacancies from resignations. The two cars cost about $3,000 in total.
Washington announces all Coast Guard stations on the Great Lakes will remain open through the winter to combat smuggling and rum-running. This marks the first winter active duty for these stations in years.
The 14 year old L. D. Graham son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed E. Graham of Galveston died after an automobile accident. His funeral was at the First Christian church in Bryan this morning with interment in City Cemetery. Rev. L. Guy Ament officiated. Active pallbearers were Guy P. Bittle Oscar Gregg Sam B. Wilson D. E. Ader Will S. Collard and Robert Lemon.
George Chance and Ralph K. Chatham with 8 G Bailey depart Bryan by auto for San Antonio. C K Williams of Chicago joins tonight with E F Campbell of Alton. They plan a hunt 135 miles from San Antonio at the E B Plowers ranch, returning by December 19 as Mrs Williams and children visit Bryan for Christmas.
Little Haswell Giraud son of Mr and Mrs A Giraud underwent a tonsil adenoids operation several days ago and is improving nicely. This good news brings relief to many friends in Bryan and vicinity.
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