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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

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Wilson Funeral Observances Across Nation and College

As the nation paid its last tribute to Woodrow Wilson, funeral arrangements halted government work nationwide. Soldiers cleared the route to the Cathedral while ceremonies at the home and the A M College in College Station featured brief addresses, proclamations, and gun salutes totaling 13 in the morning and 48 at 5 45 this evening.

Associated Press Washington Woodrow Wilson America Wilson Washington, D. C United States

Pioneer Texan Crosses Over From One Time Regent

A Pioneer Texas University figure died at home in Gainesville Texas. The obituary notes the individual known for leadership at the university and their years of service. The report records a passing in Gainesville.

Pioneer Regent Texas University Gainesville Texas

Two Accidents Deaths

W H Dougherty Texas business pioneer and Gainesville resident died last night at his home. He was a former regent of the University of Texas and counted among the wealthiest men in the region.

Associated Press Fort Worth W. H. Dougherty Texas Gainesville Dougherty University of Texas

Oil field worker crushed to death in Orange

H. E. Holzier age 32 died when piping in a derrick fell on him in the Orange oil field late last night. Fire department and officials investigated the fatal accident.

Orange H. E. Holzier

Freight crash kills two in Oklahoma collision

Earl Fleet of Muskogee was killed and Walter Foster seriously injured when their car was struck by a freight train at Bragge Oklahoma.

Muskogee Okla Earl Fleet Walter Foster Bragge Oklahoma

Fire alarm saves a home on 2nd street in noon blaze

An alarm during the noon hour sent fire trucks to the home of David Reid between Washington and College boulevards where Geo Singletary had been burning trash in an alley. The flames spread to the garage and outbuildings but Reid’s prompt alarm helped prevent major loss. the fire was nearly extinguished by the time the units arrived.

David Reid Washington and College Boulevard Geo. Singletary Mr. Reid

Garage Fire Destroys Back Lot Structure

A double garage behind Miss Grace Bowman's apartment house burned Monday afternoon likely started by children. Firefighters reached the scene as flames consumed the interior. high winds hindered spread but the garage is a total loss with about $100 estimated damage and no insurance.

Grace Bowman

Cotton futures close steady from prior day

Cotton futures closed unchanged from yesterday as traders await weekly supply data and market cues. Mild demand signals from export markets provided limited support while volatility remained subdued.

Milestones in the life of Woodrow Wilson

A concise chronology of Woodrow Wilson from birth in Staunton Virginia on December 28 1856 through his presidency and key events. It covers Princeton leadership governorship election to the presidency in 1912 entry into World War I and Versailles treaty signing. It notes his 1919 health crises and retirement in 1921. He died in Washington on February 3 1924.

Woodrow Wilson Staunton Princeton University Princeton New Jersey Baltimore Congress Germany France American Peace Commission Senate League of Nations Wichita Kan White House Washington

Flags Fly Half Mast for Late President Wilson

Flags are at half mast since Monday to honor former President Woodrow Wilson. National emblems float at the sorrow point on the post office city national bank first national bank and many private buildings in reverent observance.

Woodrow Wilson City National Bank First National Bank

Farmers may obtain low cost stockyard manure

Agronomist A. Miller advises farmers through the Extension Service that the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company will load stockyard manure free of charge, free from Johnson grass and not from hog lots, for freight costs of 1.40 to 1.75 dollars per ton. A minimum carload is 80 000 pounds, with one car per county for demonstration. Brazos county farmers should contact County Agent Beason to order through the county agent.

BE. A. Miller Agronomist Extension Service A. and M. College of Texas C. L. Benson Fort Worth Brazos County Beason

Smith Brothers bid accepted to resurface Bryan's Main Street

City Commission approved Smith Brothers Paying Company bid of 1.62 dollars per square yard for two inches of limestone rock asphalt on Main Street to begin within 30 days and finish in 100 working days. Total roughly 34 thousand dollars for 20 000 square yards.

Bryan City Commission Tyler Haswell E. J. Jenkins L. L. McInnis H. A. Burger Wilson Bradley E. E. McAdams Guy P. Mittle F. L. Henderson A. M. Vance F. L. Williams George C. Purl Smith Brothers Paying Company of Dallas Smith Brothers Main Street Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company

Mrs Henderson Turns Birthday Into Shower by Class

The Philathea Class of the First Methodist Sunday School held its regular meeting at the president O. O. Henderson's home. After business and a social hour, Mrs. Henderson was surprised with a miscellaneous birthday shower by the members.

First Methodist Sunday School O. O. Henderson

County Agent Report Details January Activities

County Agent C L Benson reports January outreach despite bad roads. He logged 27 field days 2 office days 76 phone calls 53 letters 86 visits at the office 49 farm visits and 921 miles driven. He conducted 11 terracing demonstrations 41 meetings drawing 1398 attendees. He notes about half the requests for help could not be reached mainly for terracing and drainage work.

C. L. Benson

Ford Driven Crazy After Collision At County Jail Corner

A Friday night crash at the 27th and Washington intersection involved two Ford touring cars driven by Black men. Passengers in the touring car were shocked and thrown onto the pavement. the other Ford ran erratically around the courthouse area before attempting to climb a post. Remarkably, no injuries were reported. Rev. J. J. Tatum has been ill since returning from Illinois.

Ford Chevrolet 27Th Washington Cemetery Road

Five Hundred Above Record Collector's Office Extends Hours

The collector's office will remain open until midnight tonight to accommodate visitors and inquiries about records and services. Citizens may access archival materials and request assistance during the extended hours.

Brazos County poll tax receipts smash records at 4 10 PM

Brazos County records show 4 108 poll taxes paid by 2 PM and a total motor vehicle count of 2 177. City of Brazos records also set a new poll tax mark with 1 209 paid by 3 PM and extended hours at City Hall to handle demand.

Roy Hudspeth Brazos County

Brazos and Bryan citizens pay poll taxes in record numbers

The Brazos and Bryan counties show a surge in poll tax receipts and vehicle licenses for 1924. Tax collector Roy Hudspeth issued 4325 poll taxes with 89 exemptions, well above 1923’s 3649 and roughly 4,414 eligible voters. City records show 1314 receipts issued with about 20 exemptions, and 2255 vehicle licenses issued, including 2128 autos and 132 trucks. Citizens displayed strong turnout and civic duty ahead of the presidential year.

Brazos County Roy Hudspeth Guy P. Bittle Bryan

Poll tax receipts listed by precinct totals

The office of County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth lists poll taxes paid by precincts. Totals show 4818 payments with 89 exemptions. Precincts include Millican Wellborn College Steele's Store Harvey Kurten Tabor Edge Smetana City Hall Court House Reliance. Total receipts and exemptions are provided.

Roy Hudspeth Millican Wellborn College Steele’s Harvey Kurten Tabor Edge Smetana City Hall Court House Reliance

County Board of Trustees Meets for Review Session

The County Board of School Trustees met at the office of County Superintendent D. J. McDonald with all members present. No official action was taken while Prof. W. L. Hughes conducted a review as part of the state educational survey. attendees included President W. L. Powers, Bryan, Charley Merka, Smetana, J. Walter Smith, Millican, Joe Lloyd, Reliance.

County Board of School Trustees D. J. McDonald W. L. Hughes W. L. Powers Bryan College Charley Merka Smetana J. Walter Smith Millican Joe Lloyd Reliance

Merka Boy Suffers Broken Arm Cranking Gas Engine

Edward Merka six year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Merka of Smetana breaks his right arm between elbow and wrist while attempting to crank a gasoline pump engine Saturday night.

Merka Edward Merka Chas. Merka Smetana

Wheelock Men Call for Road Bonds in Brazos County

T G and Charles P Duncan of Wheelock report roads deteriorating across Brazos County making travel to Bryan lengthy and costly. They describe a 78 mile round trip for trading, noting Hearne and Franklin roads as major connectors and urging road bonds to restore accessible routes.

Wheelock T. G Charles P. Duncan Bryan Hearne Franklin Bryan- Wheelock Brazos County

Negro bound over to grand jury in burglary case

George Brown, described as a negro, appeared for an examining trial before Justice J W Hamilton. He is charged with burglarizing a negro barber shop in Bryan and stealing tools, bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond. Remanded to county jail in default of bond. He faces two additional burglary charges to be tried Saturday at 10 a.m.

George Brown J. W. Hamilton Court House Bryan Hamilton

Tabor Club Elects Officers and Plans Year

Miss Laura Belle Roten organized the Tabor Home Demonstration Club in Tabor on February 1. Officers elected: Mrs. Joe Locke president, Mrs. J. L. Broach vice president, Miss Mary Locke secretary, Mrs. N. H. McWhorter assistant secretary. Members pledged to aid community improvement. February 27 a meeting with talks on incubation eggs baby chick care and early hatch is planned.

Brian Daily Eagle Tabor Laura Belle Roten Joe Locke J. L. Broach Vce Mary Locke N. H. McWhorter Ray Smith P. T. Abbott F. M. Nichols John White R. A. Cooper W. E. Elliott E. E. Wilson Phone Locke G. W. Blanton Jim Francis Ruby Walker J. T. Cross, Jr Unn Edge T. J. Abbott J. M. Cross Marjorie Marquart Whch Mary Elliott Lucy Abbott

Eastern City Fire Alarms Report Two Blazes

Two fire alarms were sounded at noon with fires starting from a grass burning fence and later a servant house on Miss Annie Dearing's property. Fire losses are capped at 25 dollars. A white collie found hydrophobic after roaming. the dog was euthanized.

S. E. Eberstadt Annie Dearing B. T. Poole J. Z. Ramsey

Radio Still Chicago's Link After Midwest Storm

The storm across the middle west and central sections has caused numerous deaths and millions in damage. Many areas are isolated, and radio remains Chicago’s primary means of communication for news market reports and train orders.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Middle West

City streets graded at rail intersections under contracts

City manager E. E. McAdams enforces contracts with Southern Pacific and Bryan College Traction on street crossings. Crossings on 27th and 28th streets are leveled up, and College Boulevard crossings have been fixed or remain in need of work. Let the good work go on.

E. E. McAdams Cty Southern Pacific Railway Company Bryan College Traction Company College Boulevard

Eberstadt to Attend Decatur Chamber Rally

Secretary S. E. Eberstadt will go to Decatur for a Chamber of Commerce rally on February 15. He has accepted the invitation after a telegram from W. A. Hughes of Decatur. The Bryan plan is mentioned as a contextual reference in the invitation.

SEC S. E. Eberstadt Decatur C. OF C. Rally Chamber of Commerce Bryan John M. Lawrence Bryan and Brazos County

Work of professional safecracker hits Wellborn post office

The Wellborn post office safe was blown during the night with nitro glycerin used to crack it. About $200 in stamps and $150 in cash were stolen. Gloves were used, no clues left, and a car is suspected. Sheriff Morehead and Detective Martin investigated at nine this morning. The Neeleys run the drug store housing the post office.

Wellborn L. E. Morehead Martin H. and T. C. Railroad Goree Neeley

Sam B Wilson and Company Divides Its Business

The Bryan Daily Eagle reports a division of Sam B Wilson and Company store interests. Wilson Bradley will take over the shoe and mens and boys furnishings departments while Sam B Wilson retains dry goods ladies ready to wear and millinery. An internal partition and shared passageway will separate the two stores with an entrance into the shoe department.

Sam B. Wilson & Company Bryan Daily Eagle Wilson Entre Wilson Bradley Sam B. Wilson

Rebels Leave Vera Cruz Quietly Amid No Disorder

Rebel forces depart Vera Cruz city limits without incident after a reported withdrawal order. Officials confirm the move was orderly and uncontentious, with troops returning to base or advancing along planned routes.

Federal forces take Vera Cruz. civilian authority restored

Washington reports the De La Huerta insurrectionists evacuated Vera Cruz peacefully and left in a panic. The city is under regular civilian control again as the U S cruiser Richmond enters the harbor and Admiral Magruder aids in restoring order with Consul Wood’s dispatches released by the State Department.

Associated Press Washington Vera Cruz de la Huerta Obregon Mexico Consul Wood State Department United States Richmond Magruder

Centennarian Preacher Seeks Spot in Bryan

J M Bush itinerant preacher born in Glasgow on August 2 1822 claims centenarian status and long career in the ministry. He toured Bryan with followers stating 57 years as a preacher and 44 years in Texas. A Confederate veteran he says he was with General Price and was wounded three times. He seeks a place to settle and live by gardening and truck farming.

J. M. Bush Bryan Glasgow Scotland United States Jakson County Illinois The Baptist Church Texas Longview Jasper County Iola Grimes County Harve Allen Darby

Death of W C Nash Aged 76 in Bryan Texas

William C. Nash aged 76 died Friday afternoon at 4 30 at his son J H Nash home in Bryan Texas senility given as cause of death He was born in Georgia and lived in Henderson county before moving to Bryan He leaves four daughters Mesdames Carroll Gra etc and three sons W C Nash of Miami W N Nash Mineola and J H Nash Bryan Two sisters Mesdames McDowell San Marcos and Sims Port Neches Bod is shipped to Poyner Texas Henderson county for burial.

William C. Nash J. H. Nash Mr. Nash Georgia Texas Henderson County Bryan Mesdames J. J. Carroll Glen Ra Gust H. W. Bruth loch-Gordeen Co Morticians Poyner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brazos A. & M. Memorial Service College A. and M. College W. B. Bizzell Coolidge C. C. Todd Morehead Joe Tuuner Amos Gibson Ed Wickes Peach Creek Navasot Len Pres. Wilson Mrs. Henderson J. J. Tatum Thinois County Board OF Trustees Office CO Tabor Club Meeting Chas. Felker Cracker Federals Centennar'an
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