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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
8
Rapid transit linking Bryan and the A M College is declared an accomplished fact after decades of effort led by C. E. Gammill. The article lauds his persistence, outlines earlier attempts with gas motor cars, and notes ongoing service challenges despite progress.
Brazos County Dairymen organize as an affiliated body of the Texas association in the Commercial Club room at 10 30 am. Officers elected for the year are A W Kinnard president D C de Maret vice president and L M Gandy secretary treasurer. Members heard reports on electrification efforts and dairy education including visits to the college and experiment station. A committee was named to study a public dairy cattle sale at the Farmers Congress with next meeting set for March 1.
The F. J. Elbrich market on North Main Street was burglarized Saturday night. A cash register was rifled and about $1 in small change and 20 cents in stamps stolen. The thief entered through the front. The register was found in the street by the owner. Other items were untouched.
Tahoka News notes fifty three Fridays in 1915 and no full moon in February. The moon will be full twice in January and March to compensate. It cites 1866 as a past peace year after civil conflict and forecasts Europe may see peace in 1915.
Dallas, February 8. Wallac Brymer was killed and Ellis Brown seriously injured when their motorcycle ran into a curb in Dallas today.
At the County Judges and Commissioners Association meeting in Waco a unanimous resolution named August 5 and 6 for a joint mid summer session at A and M College. Prof. D W Spence extended the invitation and Judge J T Maloney moved the measure. The Good Roads Association in Austin agreed to join for a joint gathering. Citizens of Bryan and College Station should plan hospitality.
The Bryan court ordered an election to decide whether pool rooms are prohibited in the city. The March 5, 1915 vote will be conducted by judges M. F. Dansby and O. E. Saunders after a petition signed by over 200 citizens. Dr. R. H. Harrison was named county health officer with pay set for jail and poor farm visits and mileage.
Alumni and friends of A and M College prepare to attend dedicatory exercises for the 75000 dollar Y M C A building at College Station on Sunday February 14. Speakers include Dr W B Bizzell Colonel E Bushing and J H Kirby with a sacred concert at 830 pm and an informal reception to follow. Alumni from Houston may run a special Pullman car.
Fort Worth and Dallas alumni and former students plan a dedication of a new ornate building. Indications point to a general meeting of old students at the ceremony. Dr C P Fountain Prof A Mitchell F D Steger paid secretary Colonel Cushing and others worked tirelessly to raise funds.
Rev. J. C. Welch began his tenure as pastor with a Sunday service at 11 o clock. He delivered an eloquent sermon that impressed attendees and church members, and the start of his work is described as favorable with hopes for lasting good.
Friends and relatives in this city received notices of the marriage of Mr. Philip Heber Reed to Miss Addie Baker Andrews, both of Houston, which occurred Saturday February 6. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Blount Andres, was formerly a resident here and is well known with many friends hoping for her happiness.
Fire destroyed the home of Mrs. V. Kotch and family Saturday at seven. Firefighters could not save the house due to a distant hydrant and rapid spread. Loss stood at insurance of 2900 on the structure and 1000 on furniture. contents lost. Mrs. Kotch was visiting relatives in Bremond.
The steam ship Dacia now American registry reached Norfolk on Sunday for coal before sailing from Galveston to Rotterdam with cotton for transshipment to Bremen. Captain George McDonald said departure was uncertain, with agents expecting a noon departure today. Several coded messages were received for the vessel's agents.
The National Twilight Sleep Association was organized in New York on February 8 to send lecturers nationwide promoting twilight sleep as an easy birth method.
London report says The Marquis Do Londonderry, leader of the Ulster movement opposing home rule in Ireland, died today from pneumonia. Association press dispatch notes his prominent role in Ulster politics and anti home rule stance.
Memphis Tenn February 8 C H Raine president of the Mercantile Bank pleaded guilty to misuse of the mails. The bank was closed a year ago. Raine and the cashier faced charges of misappropriating more than a million dollars of bank funds.
Washington February 8 President Wilson nominated John E Astin to be postmaster at Bryan Texas resolving a long running contest between Astin and Ed Hall. Support came from Congressman Hardy and Postmaster General Burleson while Congressman Garrett and Senator Sheppard backed Hall.
Four masked men boarded the Palm Beach limited train of the Florida East Coast Railroad at Stuart late last night. They robbed male passengers on the observation platform of money and jewelry. The total taken was not learned but is not believed large.
Editor urges Shiloh residents to back the March 2 bond issue for better roads. The piece notes farmers suffer from mud and slow travel to Bryan, urges road funds, and promotes crop diversification away from cotton to improve local economy and futures.
The Shiloh boys, after two seasons, plan another baseball team and vow to push county rivals to improve. A March 3 election lecture urges farmers to vote and build roads, while Mary Stasny receives a birthday surprise party at J L Stasny home. Ed Boriskie starts at A and M College. Albina Prince visits. Bettie Vesmirovsky returns to Bryan. correspondents note student enrollments and social visits.
Jewett Texas February 9 nearly the entire business section was destroyed by fire today with estimated losses around 50000 dollars.
Harvey school teams dominated Saturday on Bryan Baptist Academy court. The boys routed Millican 28 to 2 while the girls beat Millican 18 to 8. Both squads remain undefeated this season with strong play praised by supporters.
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