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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
2
A Brazos County newspaper notes subscription rates by mail and carrier alongside a light local quip. The item shares a joke about Mayor Tyler Haswell being like Santa Claus due to his many gifts in the store, told to the editor by a blue-eyed tot.
The excerpt notes oil advocate John C. Vick praising bullish faith in Brazos County and forecasting an oil field opening before spring, citing optimism and a hopeful outlook for local energy prospects.
Secretary Sam E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce completed a fine day’s work for Brenham by promoting the building of more homes. Brenham, like Bryan, needs more housing.
The Navasota community hosted a farewell banquet for Rev. H. M. Timmons before his departure for Texarkana. Timmons served as Chamber of Commerce president and was praised for his diligent service.
Governor Neff returns from a deer hunt on the King ranch near Kingsville. He says he fired at two large deer but has not seen them since. He suggests the animals may not know who shot at them or may wander back into the governor’s range.
The Eagle asks Judge Lane Hearne Colonel Houx Mexia Sam Lowe Navasota Ww Rankin Caldwell R E Scott Bastrop George Lightsey Bremond Cricket Robison Rosse Lee Kirgan Fairfield and Joh Rutherford Franklin whether they believe in Santa Claus with responses required before December 24th Christmas Eve.
In Robertson county, Colonel James T. Swanson of Navasota ceases public activity amid a tumult of advocates and local enthusiasts. Wires go quiet as Judge Lane and Editor Rutherford, like Swanson, enter innocuous desuetude.
The writer endorses Editor Lee J. Rountree of the Bryan Eagle and expresses belief in Santa Claus and the spirit of Christmas, recalling past ties to Williamson County and the editor’s love for everyone.
District Clerk J. W. Barron returned from a week in Beaumont and South Texas with his gun. He said he saw 17 fine deer in the public park, but they were tame. Accompanied by District Agent A. W. Buchanan, Barron recounted hunting lore and imagined big bucks in the Big Thicket.
The A and M College Bulletin reports President W. B. Bizzell is confined at home with dengue fever and expected to recover in a few days. The Eagle expresses hope for his swift return and wishes him cheer during the Christmas season.
Colonel George Tucker editor of the Gilmer Daily Mirror notes a Christmas advertisement in the Bryan Eagle and jokes about printing errors and East Texas editors measuring output by the gallon. He mentions a temporary eye issue at the Mirror and shares the humorous printing color incident.
Col J B Dunn of Wheelock tells the Eagle that chevon or goat meat is best when butchered properly. He urges six month old goats and invites readers to his ranch for chevon. The piece riffs on local figures and Robertson county sausage and sweet potatoes as it quips about sharing harvests.
Dr. F R Collard a Texas pioneer died at his Wheelock home at 11 this morning after weeks of illness. A 54 year old physician with 51 years practice he served in the Civil War. Survived by his wife two sons Dr F R Collard Jr Wichita Falls and D C Collard Fort Worth and sister Mrs Josie Frampton Houston. Burial will be at Wheelock today.
Grimes County Commissioners and Brazos County Commissioners met in Bryan to consider jointly funding maintenance of the Navasota River bridge between the counties. The proposal assigns upkeep costs to both counties, with a decision expected later.
Rev Lawrence C. Upton pastor of Millican and Millica churches visited Bryan with Rev King Vivian of College Station. He is assigned by Bishop John M. Moore and plans a great church work in Brazos county this year with other county pastors.
State Senator Henry L. Lewis and Representative Lee J. Rountree attended the noon rotary banquet in Huntsville and spoke on education. They spoke to about 1,000 at Sam Houston State Normal auditorium, with brief addresses at luncheon by local officials and faculty, after a six hour visit by auto from Nava Sousa.
Special Agent Henry Crenshaw reported by December that Brazos county had ginned 14 178 bales of cotton, compared with 7 202 bales on the same date last year. One more report is expected from Crenshaw.
Mr and Mrs Cy Koontze of Zack along with T B Martin of Steep Hollow were in Bryan today on shopping and business errands.
Chairman John A. Norris of the Texas Board of Water Engineers visits Bryan with Brazos River Reclamation leaders and Texas Flood Conservation officials to discuss a statewide water plan. They endorse topo graphic and hydrographic surveys of the Brazos Colorado and Trinity rivers and seek a $500 000 federal appropriation with at least $50 000 to Texas.
Miss Esther Cavitt’s Sunday school class from First Presbyterian Church enjoyed an old fashioned possum hunt last Saturday night. The group departed Bryan at 6 and walked to the Cavitt pasture south of town, shared lunch around a campfire, then slim possum was captured. Participants included Martha Williams, Lillia Graham Bryan, Elizabeth Cline, and many others.
Lee J. Rountree argues that Texas requires a new constitutional framework urged by the state Democratic platform. He cites fears that capable leaders may hesitate to participate, urging rich and poor alike to sacrifice and help craft a constructive document for all Texans.
The couple married at the bride’s parents home in Lawton Oklahoma on November 28. Miss Lucile Lubreck wed Mr. Robert D. Ford, son of Mr and Mrs W T Ford of Cordell Oklahoma. They will reside in Bartlesville Oklahoma.
President Ernst Weise of the Kurten Telephone Co was in Bryan today on business and a pleasant visitor at the Eagle office. He announced the company has increased its capital stock to 15,000 dollars and the stock has been selling readily.
Rev J J Tatum of Bryan preached at Ever Green Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs B F Smith returned home from Navasota after a few days with Mrs Chaney. Miss Lena Stedman and Ada Thomas returned from Nava sot a Monday. Mr E F Trant returned to Navasota Wednesday after a few days here. Mr W P Trant and wife and Mrs Lucile Foster of Bryan spent Friday with Mr and Mrs R P Trant. Mr W M Cook visiting here returned to Navasota Saturday. Bro D L Guerrant of Ola was here two days last week.
Jacob Bullock of Steep Hollow traded in town today. Mrs. Morgan Cross and Mrs. Ted Cook of Steep Hollow shopped in Bryan. Mrs. John Hensarling of Wellborn bought items in Bryan and visited sister Mrs. J. P. White on West 241 street.
Rev. Eck Smith, Brazos County school superintendent, was preached by at Pleasant Grove during the last regular meeting and called to pastor the church for the coming year, according to the Christian Commonwealth.
W H Buchanan a merchant from Kurten spent the day in the city on a business visit and conducted local commerce.
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