Local and Personal Thursday in Bryan
Mrs L EB Grisham of Sour Lake visits daughter Mrs H L Mc Knight. Mr and Mrs Derden Chance of Chicago visit Bryan friends. Mrs G M Parker returns from New Orleans. Mrs G M Garren goes to Athens. Dr W H Oliver returns from New Orleans. F W Kazmier and Don T Griswold visit Gladewater for A and M College extension work. Mr and Mrs J M Lawrence return from New Orleans. Claud Moore visits from Edge. J K Pesnal of Tabor visits city. W E Sampson of Beaumont on short business trip. Ezra Wilson and Bob Batton of Tabor in Bryan yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Claud Moore
Edge
J. K. Pesnal
Tabor
W. E. Sampson
Beaumont
Bryan
Ezra Wilson
Bob Batton
Local visitors and school team trip to Calvert
Dr. W F Odom and Mrs Laura Koppe are noted in Bryan with visits and returns. The Bryan High School boys basketball team and Bryan Scouts traveled by auto to Calvert to play Calvert High and Scouts. Several residents from Rock Prairie Reliance Cook's Point Millican and South McAlester were in Bryan on business or visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Barron
Rock Prairie
Bryan
J. R. Smith
G. W. Saxon
Reliance
W. E. Graham
Robert Smith
John Stockton
Bryan High School
Calvert
Calvert High School
John Cophran
South McAlester
Okla
T. B. Hubbard
S Sunday visits and shoppers in Bryan and area
Saturday social notes show numerous visitors and guests in Bryan including Mr and Mrs F D Perkins of Mc Kinney Mrs C H Adams of San Francisco visiting relatives in Bryan and friends in Commerce. Local shoppers and business visitors include R H Waller Gene Jackson F C Bolton G B Hensarling Ruth Hensarling Julius Zulch Lillian Robertson and others from Wellborn Kurten Zulch and Harvey communities. Sales notice: Gray’s strain White Leghorns eggs 1.25 per 15 by J T Lawler Box 1003 Bryan Texas d25w2l
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Adams
San Francisco
Cal
William O'Dea
M. College
Sam Hunter
Waco
R. H. Waller
Hearne
Gene Jackson
Commerce
J. M. Connelly
Keith
Bryan
L. M. Haltom
Benchley
M. Register
G. B. Hensarling
Ruth
Wellborn
Julius Zulch
Jack
Zulch
Lillian Robertson
T. P. Hall
Berry Reisinger
Steep Hollow
Will Henderson
Walter Lang
Kurten
Carl Jones
Charlie Smith
Reliance
W. H. Bullock
Iola
Jim Byers
Independence
Fred Murray
Mesa
Isaiah Sawyer
Harvey
Wayne Fuller
Bo Ness
J. P. Gilprim
Richard Davidson
Sam Cavitt
Wheelock
R Sales
Gray's
J. T. Lawler
Box
Texas
Local visitors and postponed lecture update
W. D. Stallings from Alexander and A. W. Shelton of Brazos Bottom were in town today. The lecture on Interior Decoration, postponed from Thursday, will be held next Thursday at 3:30 PM in the Women's club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Stallings
Alexander
A. W. Shelton
The
Brazos Bottom
Woman’s Club
Local visitors and travels noted in Bryan and area
Monday reports from Bryan show Captain W A McKinney visiting Whee Lock while Tom Cross arrives from Edge. Att Orney C B Hudson and County Attorney Lamar Bethea attend a Kurten justice court. Professors L L Click and wife plan to move to Ann Arbor Michigan. Numerous residents and visitors including Miss Nettie Crawford and Rev E W Patton greeted Eagle offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McKinney
Wheelock
Tom Cross
Edge
W. W. Drake
Kansas City
Homer C. Nearing
R. B. Grant
Franklin
Grant
T. E. ‘Grant
C. B. Hudson
Lamar Bethea
Justice Court
Kurten
L. L. Click
Ann Arbor
Mich
Prof
Click
University of Michigan
D. Stone
Colorado
Texas
Charles Parks
Dallas
E. F. Parks
W. J. Higgs
North
Nettie Crawford
Millican
Henry Cren
Local visitors and trades noted in Bryan today
The Bryan area saw a sweep of residents and visitors including Mrs. John Hurd of McKinney and Miss Octavia Truett of Waco visiting relatives, while merchants advertised Vitality white wheat flour at 65 cents for 12½ pound bags. Several locals from Harvey, Steep Hollow, Tory area and Kurten stopped in for shopping and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Dyess
J. W. Hawthorn
Harvey
Bryan
H. H. Hodges
Estelle Goodson
Navasota
T. N. Kirby
Wilkes Dunn
Wheelock
A. W. Shelton
Providence
J. L. Wheeles
E. A. Shiflett
T. R. Lewis
G. W. Mooney
Iowa
Marion Elliott
Cottonwood
Rev
E. W. Patton
First Methodist
Huntsville
Eagle
C. L. Beason
A. W. Buchanan
Houston
Octavia Truett
Waco
S. M. Hunter
BE. J. Kelly
Aborn Opera Company
Colonial
Seth DeMaret
Franklin
John Yeager
J. H. Hearne
Kurten
Sam Jones
Will Woods
W.S. Sealy
A. A. Dean
Tabor
Tom Goodman
Charlie Martin
Steep Hollow
N. F. Outlaw
Jack Crenshaw
Reliance
W. Crenshaw
Jim Francis
J. M. Atkins
Rock Prairie
Joe Kopecky
Rye
Local Visitor Roundup Around Bryan Area
Wednesday notices list clergy missionary trips and local callers in Bryan. Rev G T Storey returns from Houston via his son Rev Charlton Storey. Miss Octavia Truett travels to Dallas. Dr Mae McAdams heads to Austin.
C I A A Notes Brazos County Canning Club Girls
State College of Industrial Arts Denton reports strong interest from Brazos and other Texas counties in canning and tomato clubs. It notes 1 050 students across 175 counties and an average of eight club girls per county. Brazos County lists nine participants from Bryan and Millican with names including Ima May Cook Lucile Graham Lucy Harrison Ardell Jones Lilac Jones Bernardine McKnight Adeline Plagens Lillie Fae Sanders Ruth Me Gregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
College of Industrial Arts
Canning Club
Brazos County
Ima May Cook
Lucile Graham
Lucy Harrison
Ardell Jones
Lilac Jones
Bernardine McKnight
Adeline Plagens
Lillie Fae Sanders
Bryan
Ruth Me.Gregor
Millican
Interurban damages awarded in Bryan court
Damages totaling 255 dollars were awarded to Isaac Wordlow Robert Mitchell and Cornelia Generio in Justice W W Gainer's court for stock killed by the Bryan and Central Texas interurban. Plaintiffs were represented by T R Batte and the defendant by F L Henderson.
New Moehlman Building Foundation Begins Nearby Edge Site
Excavation for the Moehlman building foundation next to the Edge building started today. The structure will enhance the street property. T. B. Hubbard holds the contract for erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moehlman
D. D. White
T. B. Hubbard
Ryan Girls Win Tight Bryan High Basketball Over Navasota
Bryan High School girls defeated Navasota 21 to 19 in a closely contested Saturday afternoon game. Both teams produced strong plays and solid defense, with momentum swinging several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High School
Navasota
Nava Sota
Real Estate Transfers Recorded at Court House
Real estate transfers listed include L. L. Williams to A. W. Schultze for 107 acres in the T. J. Albarn league at a $2,000 value and Johnson and Henry Rohde to L. D. McGee for 18 acres in the Moses A. Poster league at $360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ll. S. Williams
A. W. Schultze
Johnson
Henry Rohde
L. D. McGee
Tanlac credited for dramatic weight gain in Houston woman
A Houston couple touts Tanlac as the cure for decades of stomach trouble. The wife gained 18 pounds, from 97 to 115, after two bottles, now sleeps well, eats heartily, and appears healthy to neighbors. Read & Stewart and J. P. Royder sell Tanlac in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McGinney
Hamilton Street
Houston
Industrial Cotton Oil Co
Mr. McGinney
Taniac
Tanlac
Bryan
Read & Stewart
J. P. Royder
Family of Six Burned to Death in Philadelphia Fire
A Philadelphia family of six including parents and four children died when a house fire destroyed their home. The blaze claimed the lives of all occupants, with investigators seeking the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Ford Offers Factory to U S in War
Henry Ford announced that if war breaks out he will place his auto factory at the disposal of the government and operate it without profit. He spoke in Washington on February 5 announcing the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
U. S
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Seventeen German Ships Damaged in Manila Harbor
Customs and navy officers announced in Manila that all seventeen German ships anchored there have been extensively damaged. The discovery was made February 5 as officials inspected the harbor after reports of incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Harbor
Associated Press
Manila
Customs and Navy
Educational rally honors rural school improvement figures
A large Edge crowd attended an educational rally led by Prof J E Smith. Miss Lena Henry and Miss Clara Closs won gold medals for top manuscript delivery on Rural School Improvement. Prof Broyles of A and M spoke on the Modern Rural High School. Supt Powers discussed the county policy toward rural schools in Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
J. E. Smith
Closs
Payne and
Henry
Lena Henry
Clara Closs
Broyles
A. and
M. College
Powers
Brazos County
Safe conduct sought for Von Bernstorff return trip
Washington reports the state department plans to request safe conduct from Britain for Count Von Bernstorff on his journey back to Germany. The move aims to ensure his travel proceeds without incident as diplomatic channels handle the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Texas Solons Endorse Wilson Card to Germany Break
The Texas legislature passed a resolution endorsing President Wilson's severing relations with Germany. Austin action announced February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wilson
Austin
Germany
Chesterfield Quote on Weak Minds and Magnification
A saying compares a weak mind to a microscope, noting it magnifies trifling matters yet cannot grasp significant ideas. Attributed to Chesterfield.
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Chesterfield
Bryan Baptist Academy Defeats Allen 22 to 20
Bryan Baptist Academy edged Allen Academy 22 to 20 in a tight Saturday game. Williams led Allen while Jackson starred for B B A, prompting a rematch on the B B A grounds this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Baptist Academy
Allen Academy
Williams
Allen
Jackson
Bryan Girls Defeat Navasota In Close High School Clash
The Bryan High School girls defeated Navasota High School girls 21 to 19 Saturday at Navasota. Bryan showcased an exceptionally strong team this year while the Navasota squad fought hard but fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High School
Navasota
Burglary Hits Levy Bros Furniture Store Saturday Night
Levy Bros furniture store burglarized Saturday night entry gained through rear door. Cash drawer stolen totaling 1.45 dollars. No other items disturbed. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Bros
Justice Court Guilty Plea In Disturbing Peace Case
Dave Anderson pleaded guilty in Justice W. W. Gainer's court to disturbing the peace. He was fined $1 and costs. The court sits this afternoon on two civil cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Anderson
W. W. Gainer
Fertilizer Bulletins Released by Texas Agricultural Station
Bulletin No. 167 explains the nature and use of fertilizers and Bulletin No. 193 details the composition of all fertilizers sold in Texas. Compiled by Dr. G. S. Fraps, state chemist, these bulletins aim to aid farmers. Applications for copies support from Dr. Fraps at College Station, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
G. S. Fraps
Dr. Fraps
College Station
Gray's Churchyard Pilgrimage Reveals Modern Stoke Pogis
In heavy rain at Stoke Pogis a traveler studies Thomas Gray's grave and the modern cemetery. The article notes aristocratic grounds, smart gravestones, and a contrast between Gray’s elegy and today’s stylish rest place, including Dorothy Gray and a millinery shop lineage.
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Stoke Pogis
Thomas Gray
Stoke Park
Gray
Dorothy Gray
Cornhill
R. Littlewood
The
London Chronicle
Bryan Eagle subscription contest ends with six prize winners
The Bryan Eagle contest closed February 3 1917 after a strong effort from contestants and supporters. Judges announced six top winners including Miss Jennie McMillan with an automobile and Mrs N Lobello with a Victrola. other prizes included a diamond l a w y er wrist watch a lady's arch and sterling spoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
C. D. Stone
Kansas City
Daily
Weekly
Bryan
Trojans
Western Union
Stone
Jennie McMillan
N. Lobello
J. B. Gleissner
Quack Doctor Sways Patients For Fees Says Critics
A misleading practitioner preys on trust, charging remedies and consultations while offering dubious cures. Local officials warn residents to verify credentials and avoid risky, overpriced treatments.
Dodson's Liver Tone advertised as safe calomel alternative
An advertisement urges readers to switch from calomel to Dodson's Liver Tone a 50 cent bottle said to start the liver without causing sickness or salivation. The pitch claims the product is harmless for adults and children and promises quick relief from biliousness and sluggishness with no griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Bombs Found Under Steps of New York Official Home
Washington February 5 Customs Collector Malone of New York reports finding bombs under the steps of his home. The Treasury Department was advised of the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Malone
New York
Treasury Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. F. Odom of
Laura Koppe
W. A. Smith
C. M. Mitchell
J. D. Pressley
Cook's Point
Marlin
F. D. Perkins of
McKinney
City
Curtis Henry
Alfred Blume
George Smart
R. H. Carroll
Donnie May
F. C. Bolton
Shaw
John Hurd
Roger Q. Astin
H. O. Boatwright
J. L. Hensarling
S. Hunter
Shreveport
J. Briddy
Palestine
Woman's Missionary Society
Pearl Drummond
J. D. Jones
Lola
L. S. Williams
Coleview
G. T. Storey
Charlton H. Storey
T. R. Barre
Fort Worth
F. L. Scott
Peter Bonano, Jr
Mae McAdams
C. L. Benson
Corsicana
T. W. Brown
W. C. Davis
Will Burt
J. Conway
J. T. Swanson
M. G. Buchanan
Aaron Hall
Brazos
State College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Ryan Girls
von Bernstorfe
Bulletin ON Fertilizers
Gray’s Churchyard
Dimple Carll
Caro Mae Edwards
Artie Lawless
Sterling Spoons
Jennie McMillan Peeves
Lavads Crenshaw Seeee
Lillian Barron
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