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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
Washington dispatch notes the Harding transition as the McLean family hosts guests and officials. The Wilsons drift from prominence while McLean wealth and friendships shape the new administration scene. Mrs Harding and Mrs Wilson share a formal luncheon amid shifting power in the capital.
Jackson Barnett, a 72 year old oil millionaire and his 30 year old bride Anna Laura Lowe defeated a Kansas Supreme Court bid to annul their marriage. Guardian O Harnett and U S Commissioner Cato Sells argued illiteracy and kidnapping claims but the couple testified to a month long honeymoon and were allowed to continue their union. The court dropped the case after recommendations. Barnett’s wealth, once modest, rose with oil royalties to over a million dollars.
Fort Worth Texas December 29 1930 Associated Press Jack Howell cashier of the Guaranty State Bank of Leeray Stephens County is under arrest at Eastland after $10000 in currency disappeared He says he was held up by two men between Cisco and Leeray while carrying money to the Leeray bank He will be held for investigation and dispatches state authorities determine likely charges
The Texas Farmers Union calls its midwinter convention to meet in Waco January 25 for three days or until urgent business is settled. President D E Lyday notes grave problems facing farmers. Visitors include Mr and Mrs T R Rucker and Mrs Jeff Pippin with local relatives.
Denver Colorado December 27 Mrs Mary C C Bradford Colorado's superintendent of public instruction warns the next generation may be ruined by overindulgence in amusement. She notes youths prefer movies and diversions to books and urges make school attractive and parents to instill a love of knowledge to prevent widespread ignorance.
Fort Worth, Dec 22. A special grand jury term opened hearings into last week's lynching of Tom Vicker. Judge Hosey is expected to be connected to the case in the inquiry. Police and detective witnesses, including city officers, testified as part of the probe.
Paris dispatch reports Fiume legionaries and Dalmatian volunteers at Seara a port south of Fiume surrendering to Italian regulars after failing to seize the Marsala. Volunteers had captured the ship but its crew resisted and landed twenty seven soldiers at Ancona on the Adriatic coast.
Pair of brown mares about 15 years old missing with one branded C on the left thigh. Liberal reward for information. Contact J. W. Rawls at phone 1460 Route 5. Remember the slogan Buy it in Bryan.
College Station Texas December 28 The annual Christmas meeting at the A and M College Y M C A drew students staff soldiers and families in a warm community gathering. A two act drama Christmas Boxes featured Mrs E B La Roche Captain A L Tuttle and local faculty with music and decorations. Major W H H Morris as Santa distributed gifts including practical house housing ideas and department tools.
Ward Mooring and Milton Fountain visit Corsicana guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Young and plan to return to Bryan tomorrow. Many visitors stay in Bryan for Christmas with numerous local hosts and social events at the Elk's Club and College area.
At 2 o’clock Monday afternoon Miss Ethel Banks of Hearne wed Mr H M Dotson of Bryan at the Hearne Methodist parsonage with Rev J M Gordon officiating. The ceremony was quiet and surprised many friends who wish the couple happiness and prosperity. Dotson recently joined the Bryan garage operated by Falgeau and Dotson. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Miss Jessie Mathis of Reliance married Mr. Fred Rucker of Abilene at Rev. J. N Bullock's home at 11 o'clock today with close relatives present. The couple will reside in Abilene after the noon train. Also two other Bryan weddings were conducted by Rev. J. M. Bullock this week.
In Austin Texas December reports show the State Board of Control slashing education related appropriations for 1922 and 1923. The board's total recommended budget is 25.46 million versus 39.90 million requested by departments and institutions. The article notes that education bore the largest cuts and signals potential hearings early in the legislative session.
The Bryan Knights of Pythias Lodge elected new officers for the upcoming term led by M. M. Erskine as Chancellor Commander. Other officers named include Guy Boyett V C L. P. Skinner Prelate Pat Newton M A and several more. The lodge meets every Tuesday at Castle Hall and reports rapid growth.
London December 29 Associated Press reports royal visitors from England Denmark Norway and Norway headlined a lucky dip at the White City Advertising Exhibition. King George joked while gifting a sponge and cigarette pack to King Christian of Denmark. Queen Alexandrina won crackers and Queen Mary soap and face cream. Princess Victoria received tooth powder and Princess Mery a boy scout diary.
The House appropriation committee reported a sundry bill totaling 383,611,292,000, far under department requests and $52,227,514 less than last year. The justice department request of 300 for enforcement of the national prohibition act was cut entirely, marking a major step in next year’s supply measures.
Mexia Texas officials report O H Brannon and associates have leased two lots and will build a modern summer theatre with seating for 1 600. A contract for construction has been awarded and work will start soon.
Gabriele D An nunzio surrendered all powers to the Fiume Communal Council as General Caviglia takes command to set terms of peace with the delegation today.
The remaining thirty five members of the local machine gun company of the Arkansas National Guard are being mobilized today in Pine Bluff. Lieutenant Trimble, in command, said orders were tied to a plot for a penitentiary delivery but he knew no other details.
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