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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
4
Prague December 23. Prof T G Masaryk was sworn in as president of the Czecho-Slovak republic today. He vowed to care for the welfare of the republic and its people and to respect its laws.
On Christmas day at 1 p m Louis Barta and Miss Emma Stasney were married by Father Gleissner. Both bride and groom were born and raised in Brazos county and are well known in the College community. They will reside in Brazos county. Many friends extend wishes for their happiness and welfare.
Physicians and druggists hail Calotabs as the nausealess remedy for colds sore throat influenza and la grippe claiming quick relief after one tablet at bedtime with a glass of water. Advertised as effective even as a first step for pneumonia Calotabs sell in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
Dr Wilbur Chapman, noted evangelist, dies after an operation in New York. Funeral Sunday at Fourth Presbyterian Church with burial at Woodlawn. He led the Presbyterian Church’s New Era movement, to be continued by Dr William Hiram Foulkes, planning large evangelistic campaigns and a $13,000,000 budget for the church’s coming year.
Mrs. Emily McKenzie of Fort Worth says Tanlac cured long standing catarrh stomach upset kidney pain and swelling enabling her to eat freely and feel stronger She notes weight gain of thirty four pounds and credits Tanlac for her health improvement Sold in Bryan by N A Stewart Ady.
A U S private, intent on buying a Christmas present from France, hesitates to speak in French. He asks a YMCA worker to handle the purchase and sends a cautious note, requesting discretion about its contents. The worker offers to include a personal line about having a son in the army.
A heavy rain fell Monday night in Tabor followed by a cold spell Tuesday. Local visits include Ernest Gallatin and Mrs. Cross, Marvin Thompson from Robertson county, and Mrs. August Kern visiting the Presnals. Students Mae Walker from Macy and Lilac Jones are noted as home for Christmas. Ola Henry visited Edge relatives. Earl Presnal heads back to the Great Lakes. Monroe Gandy had a buggy accident near Edge.
Dallas reports southwest oil leaders predict peace will lift demand for fuel oil lubricants and gasoline. They cite increased European car use and wartime rail boosts, offset by higher Texas Oklahoma Kansas and gulf field outputs, with Texas up from prior quarters and Mexican fields seen as a major future supplier.
Notice from Bryan Texas dated December 24 1918 states the annual meeting of the stockholders of the First State Bank and Trust Company of Bryan will be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 14 1919 at 3 00 p m to elect directors and conduct other business. Ed Hall president.
Washington reports President Wilson will oppose any plan to sink warships surrendered by Germany under the armistice terms. Officials previously said they knew nothing of his stance until now, and he views such a plan as undesirable.
Saturday afternoon Governor Hobby announced appointments across state offices including Secretary of State George F. Howard, Insurance Commissioner George Waverley Briggs, Purchasing Agent R L Pollard, and others. Several reappointments noted. some posts remain vacant.
War department lists the three Texas trained divisions with stations as of November 28. The 2d trained at Waco is in Consdorf Luxembourg, the 86th trained at Fort Worth is in trenches, and the 0th trained at San Antonio is at Marville.
Austin reports the Texas Equal Suffrage Association has sent secretary Minnie Fisher Cunningham to establish headquarters as women prepare for a strenuous fight for suffrage in the upcoming legislature session.
Sam Seale of Benchley visited the city this morning but found the weather too cold to stay. He said he would return to a warmer place with plenty of wood to keep warm.
The Texas state poultry show will be held in Dallas December 26 to 30 at the Majestic building corner St. Paul and Commerce streets. Over 2000 birds and 120 breeds are entered with leading poultry men attending. Bryan delegates include F. W. Kazmeier T. J. Conway Miss Laura Neal and B. C. Hoyle.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns and wounds. Boro zone is presented as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both humans and animals. It is advertised for emergency use and sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
In Luling on December 24 a historic cotton sale concludes with over 250000 dollars in transactions. Local merchants release substantially all holdings gathered since fall, signaling a major market shift.
Claiming first treatment is crucial, the advertisement promotes BoroZone as the ideal antiseptic for humans or animals. It asserts immediate wound healing when applied promptly and urges readers to buy now from E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James for emergencies.
The State of Texas issues a notice to publish probate of the will of P. J. Vytopil deceased. Taliaferro & Armstrong filed in Brazos County Court a petition for probate to be heard at the January term 1919 in Bryan. Citizens may appear to contest. Return required with execution details.
Brazos county court will hear H A P Bassett petition for letters testamentary in the estate of Rebecca Campbell deceased. The hearing starts the third Monday in January 1919 at the Brazos county courthouse in Bryan Texas. All interested may appear to contest. Also included is an advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Herrick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster sold by F E Jenkins and M H James.
W. B. Payton and John Payton of the Benchley neighborhood were among the city’s well known people observed in the crowd today, highlighting local prominence.
The Good Cheer Fund reports 844.44 collected, with about 600 spent on groceries clothing and fuel for Bryan’s poor this Christmas. Investigations found half-clothed children in shacks and two paralysed elderly rely on charity. Names praised include Mrs. Milton B. Parker Mrs. J. L. Brock Bob Harrison and Rev. Charlton H. Storey.
Irregular bowel movements lead to constipation and a constipated habit fills the system with impurities. Herbine is a great bowel regulator that purifies the system vitalizes the blood and improves digestion. Sold by E J Jenkins and M H James.
Tours, Dec 26. Mothers sisters and sweethearts in America need not worry about protection of their soldiers in Europe against winter. The quartermaster corps specialists in France declare to the Associated Press that the boys are better equipped than the majority of them ever were in civilian life. Each soldier has two pairs of heavy nail clinched and dubbined shoes which are impervious to water five pairs of wool socks three suits of wool underwear two com
The ad attributes back pain to overwork or cold and recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment as the quick remedy. It instructs thorough rubbing on the affected area and notes prompt relief. Sold by F. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
H F Stasney of Bryan received a letter from his brother in law T J Krolzyks son of John Krolzyke who has lived near College the past thirty or forty years John Krolzyks helped the Prussians subjugate Alsace Lorraine and his son helped to liberate them The father fought with the Germans in 1870 and the son with the Americans in 1918 to help the French The young Kroszyke writes that the war is over and they hope to be home soon They were in front line trenches with cold muddy dugouts and no snow yet but the wind is strong
A soldier writes of November 9 shelling by the Huns with G. J. cans, hiding in shell holes and trees, two friends killed nearby and three wounded, then moving to dugouts at night. He describes warm rear-line shelters, urges a friend to tend guns, and hopes to return for hunting and the 1919 crop with his horse and buggy.
Mothers are urged to give California Syrup of Figs for constipated children noting benefits to the stomach liver and bowels. The ad claims gentle action in hours and warns to buy genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company with directions for all ages.
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