Poison liquor drives twenty five NY deaths this month
The December toll from poison liquor rose to twenty five with Abraham Botney dying in Brooklyn Hospital and twelve others at Bellevue Hospital not expected to survive. Police and prohibition authorities step up actions as Christmas holidays near amid a wave of fatalities and possible blindness.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Abraham Botney
Brooklyn Hospital
Bellevue Hospital
Williamson County Delegates Attend A and M Banker-Farmer Conference
A Pullman from Taylor brought 30 Williamson County bankers and farmers to the annual Banker-Farmer Conference at A and M College. Owen W. Sherrell of Georgetown praised the meeting and College hospitality. The party included O W Sherrell W L Cook E A Jones J L King J W Asher Candel Turner Haskell Asher C W Pfluger A Muery Charles Kriedel F F Kriedel J W Whitliff Sam Wernl Herman Ging Antone Johnson James Shaw C J Partain G A Nelson E H Lawhorn A W Swenson J A Johnson J B Farley C G Stern J R Lewis and others from Copeland Taylor Hutto and Thorndale.
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Taylor
Williamson County
College Station
A and M. College
Owen W. Sherrell
Guarantee State Bank of
Georgetown
Eagle Office
A. and M. College
Sherrell
Bryan
College
O. W. Sherrell
Guarantee State Bank
W. L. Cook
O. E. Johnson
Gus
E. A. Jones
J. L. King
J. W. Asher
Candel Turner
Thrift Bank
Haskell Asher
Liberty Hill
C. W. Pfluger
A. Muery
Charles Kriedel
F. F. Kriedel
J. W. Whitliff
Sam Wernl
Herman Ging
Antone Johnson
Copeland
James Shaw
City National Bank
C. J. Partain
G. A. Nelson
E. H. Lawhorn
A. W. Swenson
J. A. Johnson
J. B. Farley
C. G. Stern
Hutto
J. R. Lewis
Thorndale
Bryan hosts district good roads association meeting
From the Houston Post files dated December 16, 1899 a Bryan convention led to a district good roads association. Judge W R Cavitt of Bryan presided and Miss Bettie C Harber national organizer and secretary of the good roads movement spoke.
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Bryan
Houston Post
Good Roads Association
Good Roads
W. R. Cavitt
Bettie C. Harber
Good Roads Movement
Mothers Watch for Worms in Children
A public health style notice urges mothers to test children for intestinal worms and act quickly. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a proven remedy that drives out worms and restores health, priced at 35 cents and sold at M. H. James Drug Co. Both stores.
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M. H. James Drug CO
Seeiabs
Waldrop Store Decorated For Christmas Trade
An Eagle reporter visited Waldrop's store for men and boys where crimson and brown autumn leaves and holly adorn the shop. Stocks were neatly arranged and shoppers filled the store with several purchases reaching up to a hundred dollars.
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Waldrop
Eagle
Navasota
Dallas bridge luncheon links Dunlap Neal engagement
Miss Katherine Dunlap and Lt. Paul L. Neal of College Station announced engaged after a Friday bridge luncheon hosted by Miss Marie Blanton at 4033 Lemmon Avenue Dallas. The wedding is set for Tuesday evening December 30 at Oaklawn Methodist Church Dallas. After the ceremony the couple will reside at College Park College Station.
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Marie Blanton
Lemmon Avenue
Dallas
Katherine Dunlap
Paul L. Neal
College Station
Oaklawn Methodist Church
Miss Dunlap
R. C. Dunlap
Southern Methodist University
St. Paul
Car Registrations in Brazos County List Issued
A Brazos County record of new car registrations issued since the last notice lists owners and addresses including E. E. Fain College Station Chas Roffino Bryan H C Seale Bryan H L Bogges Houston Antone Watthaber Bryan and others with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Houston among the registrants.
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Roy Hudspeth
E. E. Fain
College Station
Chas. Roffino
Bryan
Route 2
H. C. Seale
H. L. Bogges
Houston
Antone Watthaber
T. J. Harrold
Wellborn
J. A. Bullock
Marshall Glover
B. N
Family Christmas Gift: Buy a Ford Car
We offer new or used Ford cars for the whole family. Chambers-Wilson Motor Co. provides a range of models and prices to fit every budget and need. Visit us to choose and drive away a dependable vehicle for the holidays.
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Chambers-Wilson Motor Co
Western Public Service Officials Visit Bryan
Van Diest president of the Western Public Service Company of Colorado Springs and Paul Freeman district superintendent inspected Bryan property, the local ice plant, led by manager W. E. Farmer. They praised the city of Bryan on Van Diest's first visit.
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van Diest
Western Public Service Company
Colorado Springs
Paul Freeman
Navasota
Bryan
W. E. Farmer
Woman's Club Christmas Meeting at Carnegie Library
An afternoon gathering of the Woman's Club at the Carnegie Library auditorium on Wednesday at 3 o'clock features a Christmas program led by Mrs. J. L. Brock. The event, the last for 1924, invites Bryan and surrounding communities, with a New Year study program starting January 1925. Music includes multiple solos, duets, a violin obligato, a piano piece, and a mixed ensemble, conducted by Mrs. Roy Danforth and with various named performers and choirs.
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Woman's Club
Carnegie Library
J. L. Brock
Bryan
College
Woman’s Club
Roy Danforth
Rutenber
O. A. Ashworth
M. K. Thornton
J. Webb Howell
Edgar Buchanan
W. A. Duncan
R. W. Persons
A. L. Ward
Hendrix Conway
Jocelyn
Godard
Chas
A. Felker
John Christensen
Bohm
W. C. Davis
W. S. Howell
Dean Chas
E. Finley
George Sumney
Cadet Bohm
Messrs. Buchanan
C. H. Ward
H. Halbrook
S. Moylan Bird
the Living God
O’hara
Lohr
Assembly
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County Three Weeks Later
A Brazos County clerk list shows marriage licenses issued since the last publication. Couples include Jessie Walker with Gracie Milligan, Clorene Williams with Irma Gentry, Mack McRae with Lula Pearl Ellis, Tom Owens with Jennie Lewis, Manuel Winston with Lenora Scales, Will Turner with Nellie Glover, and many others such as Burt Douglas and Cornelius Davis, and Joe Matejka with Minnie Wintreek.
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A. S. McSwan
Jessie Walker
Gracie Milligan
Clorene Williams
Irma Gentry
Mack McRae
Lula Pear
Ellis
Tom Owens
Jennie Lewis
Manuel Winston
Lenora Scales
Will Turner
Nellie Glover
Zack Williams
Viola Turner
Moody Smith
Mahalie Prewett
Burt Douglas
Cornelius Davis
Sam Cavy
Georgie Wade
Everett Vernon
Ruby Harding
Frank Jackson
Hattie E. Smith
Larry Lucas
Willie Mae Mikel
Sam Penson
Mandy Daisey
Weldon Shorter
Tennessee Bradley
Jeff Jackson
Maggie Miller
Joe Matejka
Minnie Wintreek
V. L. Stapleton
Pauline Calhoun
Used coupes runabouts and touring cars for sale
Chambers Wilson Motor Co offers used coupes runabouts and tourings at attractive prices. Phone 555.
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Chambers- Wilson Motor Co
Four Bryan students elected to the Ross Volunteers at A M College
Four Bryan men J D Martin N J Dansby M W Wilcox and W B Armstrong join the Ross Volunteers at Texas A and M College. The organization selects members by faculty-initiated process, emphasizing military drill and social events such as the annual R V hop. New officers include R Quayle Hillsboro and M E Dealy.
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Bryan
Texas
Lawrence Sullivan Ross
R. Quayle Hillsboro
M. E. Dealy
Houston
A. {. Richardson
Wichita Falls
A. S. Wright
Jefferson
S. Norwood
Austin
O. H. Kimball
Alpine
W. le May
Fort Worth
E. B. Snead
Waco
E. J. DeuPree
Crockett
J. B. Meitzen
San Antonio
F. M Stubbs
Robstown
B. E. Hester
E. F. Patterson
Galveston
M. D. Lewis
Thorndale
W. C. Weddell
San Angelo
W. R. Frederick
Fort
Cotulla
W. A. Wurzbach
T. G. Barnes
Port Arthur
E. O. Buck
Beaumont
T. H. Stancliff
W. C. Glass
Gilmer
J. J. L. Hardman
Leonard
J. D. Martin
W. F. Munnerlyn
W. L. Cowan
Pecos
R. Q. Oakes
R. M. Priesmeyer
el Campo
J. Turner
Hillsboro
N. M. de Bruin
Dallas
J. F. Peters
Giddings
S. M. Kyle
R. H. Berry
Paris
R. A. Roberts
Big Springs
N. J. Dansby
W. R. Bodine
Temple
D. G. Talbot
Coleman
M. R. Jennings
G. E. Garrett
Weimar
R. F. Mayfield
L. F. Lightner
Weslaco
T. Cliett
San Marcos
J. G. Ross
F. S. Kelly
Texarkana
G. E. Lansford
W. J. Ochter
List of names from city and county records
A compilation of names including Beck Campos, Lorena, E H Capers, Bowie, J M McCoy, Dallas, B R Crowley, Paris, E M Wilson, San Antonio, Vv Curtis, Hereford, J W Scott, Denison, W M Pinson, Forney, C H Quereau, San Antonio, H M Mitchell, Sherman, W B Armstrong, Bryan listed in the record.
Remodeling Masonic Temple Began After Fire Damage
Under the building committee W. W. Kraft W. E. Saunders and J. D. Martin remodeling on the Masonic Temple damaged by fire has started. All damaged walls ceilings and roof will be restored. Insurance settled yesterday netting the lodge about 12000 to apply toward reconstruction. We sell used cars, either cash or terms. Chambers-Wilson Motor Co.
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W. W. Kraft
W. E. Saunders
J. D. Martin
Masonic Temple
Chambers-Wilson Motor Co
Navasota Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers and Directors
Navasota December 16 The Chamber of Commerce has elected officers for the ensuing year President Dr. R D Harris first vice president J T Swanson second vice president Paul Freeman treasurer Charles E Henry Miss Frances Baker will continue as secretary Directors R W Barry J N Baylor T H Mackie R A Patent and Clarence Moore Officers and directors were all reelected except Clarence Moore who is an incoming director. Enjoy cold weather driving Buy a used Ford coupe at a bargain Chambers Wilson Motor Co.
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Navasota
Chamber of Commerce
R. D. Harris
J. T. Swanson
Paul Freeman
Charles E. Henry
Frances Baker
R. W. Barry
J. N. Baylor
T. H. Mackie
R. A. Patent
Clarence Moore
Chambers-Wilson Motor Co
Signs You Can Believe In Liver Tonic Claim
An advertisement claims a liver tonic called Herbine cures bad breath, bloating, constipation, and low appetite by toning the liver, purifying bowels, and restoring vim and cheerfulness at 60 cents.
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M. H. James Drug CO
Creosone Promises Relief for Gum Problems at Home
A medicated liquid claims to stop sore gums and bleeding within 12 hours by delivering germ destroying ingredients directly to tooth roots. It alleges relief from pain, tightening loose teeth, healing pus pockets, and treating pyorrhea without dental chair treatment.
Negro Shooting at Chance Plantation Tragedy
Jessie Smith died at Bryan Hospital after a shooting fray at Chance plantation near Jones bridge on the Brazos river Burleson county. Milton Griffith is seriously wounded as several negroes reportedly participated in the clash. Smith suffered shots to body head and lungs while Griffith was shot through the lungs.
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Jessie Smith
Bryan Hospital
Milton Griffith
Chance Plantation
Jones’ Bridge
Brazos River
Burleson County
Smith
Griffith
Birthday Luncheon Honors Margaret Ward With Classmates
A birthday luncheon marked the tenth birthday of Margaret Ward hosted at her parents home at 1 PM. Attending were hostess Margaret Ward, her sister Eleanor Ann Ward, Mildred McKenzie, Frances Davis, Jane Singletary, Frances James, and Edna Earl Bethea.
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A. L. Ward
Margaret Ward
Eleanor Ann Ward
Mildred McKenzie
Frances Davis
Jane Singletary
Frances James
Edna Earl Bethea
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