Tragedy in Kurten as August Beyer is Found Dead
August Beyer, a Kurten resident of German birth born February 14 1861, was found dead by his son Emil at sundown after hanging himself in a smokehouse. An inquest with Justice J W Hamilton and Sheriff Jess Conlee reported death by self inflicted hanging. Funeral services were held at Kurten with burial in Kurten Cemetery.
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Kurten
August Beyer
Emil Beyer
J. W. Hamilton
Jess Conless
Beyer
Navaset
Germany
Posen
Faycette County
Brazos County
Emil
O’donnell
Texas
August
Cedar Creek Bottom
Johnny Koppe
Fred Herrling
Oscar Kurten
Eagle
Theodore Hinz
Hinz
John Valenta
W. F. Odom
J. P. Yeager
W. M. Conrad
Fritz
Gus
August Jr
Henry
O'Donnell
Kurten Lodge
Sons of
Ilermann
Son of Pete Zulkoskie Arrested on Liquor Charge
Stiney Zulkoskie, son of Pete Zulkoskie, was arrested by Sheriff Jess Conlee for allegedly selling intoxicating liquor to minors last November. He was released on $500 bond to await the Brazos County grand jury in February. Pete Zulkoskie is jailed awaiting Huntsville transport for a liquor manufacture sentence. two other charges are pending.
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Stiney Zulkoskie
Pete Zulkoskie
Jess Conlee
Bryan
Brazos County
Zulkoskie
Huntsville
Kurten Student Edna Easters Makes Honor List at Texas University
Edna Mabel Easters of Kurten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Easters, is among 396 freshmen at Texas University named on the honor list. The Kurten community and her parents celebrate as her high rank reflects well on Kurten school and her preparatory education.
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Edna Mabel Easters
M. B. Easters
Kurten
Texas University
Miss Easters
Dansby withdraws from county clerk race
D Paul Dansby withdraws from the county clerk race stating his new business will demand most of his time and that the office requires a full-time commitment. He thanks supporters and voters for their help and affirms his appreciation.
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D. Paul Dansby
Bryan High Triumphs Over Tabor In County Championship
Bryan High defeated Tabor 17 to 12 in a Brazos County basketball final Tuesday night. Key Bryan players included Clarence Cloud Roy Driver John Lloyd Horace Dansby Jr and Julian Cobb while Tabor entries listed E Lawless Elliott C Cooper S Walker and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High
Tabor High
Brazos
Stallings Junior Saves Boy From Deep Mire
Ten year old Bryan Stallings rescued his friend Hugh Thurman from a 25 foot deep water near the city outskirts after Thurman stepped on unstable debris. He lay on the bank and extended his arm to pull Thurman to safety, preventing a tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Hi. G. Stallings
Hugh Thurman
Cess Pool
Thurman
Stallings
Bryan Visitors Include Walter Smith and Carl Sealy
Walter Smith and Carl Sealy of Millican were among Bryan visitors today, stopping by local businesses and enjoying the downtown scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Carl Sealy
Millican
Bryan
C P Jones Celebrates 83rd Birthday in Brazos County
C P Jones marks his 83rd birthday at his Brazos County farm on Jones Bridge Road. Born nearby, he is the oldest native resident and owns about 1200 acres on land once granted in an Mexican grant. Jones Bridge and Jones Ferry name his family and he remains a notable longtime citizen.
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Harry Berger
Williams
C. P. Jones
Jones’ Bridge
Jones
Brazos County
Jones’ Ferry
Brazos River
County Cage Title In Mix-Up In Brazos County
The Brazos County basketball championship remains unsettled with three teams in contention Tabor Bryan High and A and M Consolidated. Tabor defeated A and M Consolidated 17 to 8 on Tuday night giving each side one win apiece. Bryan High then lost to Tabor 15 to 16 on Friday as Tabor closed with four late goals. Free throws favored Tabor 4 of 7 and Bryan High 3 of 9 while both teams tied on field goals. The district meet is set for next Friday and arrangements aim to decide the winner before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Tabor
Bryan High
M. Consolidated
Consolidated
Bryan
Willing Workers Club Names New Adult Leader
Millicean Club members meet February 2 with 100 percent attendance. They elect Mrs. J. Walter Smith as adult leader and name the group Willing Workers. The meeting includes a sewing activity assisted by Miss Abbie Sevier, county home demonstration agent. Thelma Seely reports.
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Millicean Club
J. Walter Smith
Abbie Sevier
Thelma Seely
Mrs Blumberg Dies at Kurten Age 3
Mrs Kate Blumberg aged 3 died Saturday night at 10 at the home of her grandson Ben Metzer in Kurten community. Born November 10 1842 in Germany she lived in the United States many years. Survived by many relatives and friends especially among German retirement of Kurten. Body brought to Ivyan and sent to Hempstead for services and interment this afternoon on the early morning H T C train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Blumberg
Ben Metzer
Kurten
Germany
Ivyan
Hempstead
Creed for Bryan Promotes Local Patriotism by Librarian
Miss Willie Rogers, librarian at Carnegie Library, evolves a civic Creed for Bryan Texas Brazos County. She hopes others will craft creeds for the city and county to foster local patriotism and pride in homes and schools.
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Willie Rogers
Bryan
Brazos County
Brazil County
M. College
Allen Academy
Villa Maria
Lfe
Texas
Willie
Rogers
Carnegie Library
First Woman Chamber of Commerce President
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan becomes the nation's likely sole woman to lead a Chamber of Commerce and serves as Bryan’s editor and printing company president. She advocates idealism in business, progressive club work, and measured public policy while reflecting on women voters and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Chamber OF Commerce
United States
Bryan
Waco News-Tribune
South
Waco
Texas
Kyle
Hays County
Brazos County
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Club Girls Of Reliance Meet On Thursday
RELIANCE Feb 8 The Reliance club girls met at the school house on Thursday afternoon January 4 Two new members were enlisted Miss Abbie Sevier home demonstration agent spoke on material for garments and taught the Bermuda Fagotting Those present were Ella Crenshaw Aline Mathis Grace Shealy Inez Jones Aline Lloyd Lois Mathis Dora Lee Lloyd Annie Lee Saxon Joree Horton Pansy Pilgreen Lucile Jones and Ruth Mathis Reporter.
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Eagle
Reliance
Reliance Club
Abbie Sevier
Bermuda
Ella Crenshaw
Aline Mathis
Grace Shealy
Inez Jones
Aline Lloyd
Lois Mathis
Dora Lee Lloyd
Annie Lee Saxon
Joree Horton
Presbyterians To Repair the Manse At $508
After morning services the First Presbyterian Church Session called a meeting to authorize repairs to the manse for pastor occupancy. A committee reported needs range from 275 to 500 dollars, with preference for full improvements. A fund committee was named to solicit contributions from members and interested persons.
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First Presbyterian Church
F. Db. Fuller
J. H. Mawhiney
M. F. Dansby
W. J. McCulloch
F. E. Lichte
S. C. Hoyle
Elon Stuart
Fred L. Cavitt
J. H. Mawhinney
W. L McCulloch
J. Bryan Miller
Neeley Announces Run for Brazos County Attorney
W E Neeley announces his candidacy for Brazos County attorney subject to July Democratic primaries. A practicing attorney for about 15 years he previously served in county attorney offices in other counties. If elected he aims to enforce criminal laws impartially to the best of his ability.
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Eagle
W. E. Neeley
Brazos County
Neeley
Oak McKenzie Declines Third Term as County Attorney
Oak McKenzie announces he will not seek a third term as Brazos County Attorney after serving two terms. He thanks voters for support, admits mistakes, and says he will always value the public’s backing regardless of future officeholding.
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Brazos County
Oak McKenzie
666 The Mysterious Cure for Colds and Flu
A note touts 666 as a prescription for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming to kill germs and cure diverse illnesses with a single remedy.
Long Oil Company Papers Record Huge Transfer Fees
Rockdale Clerk Miss Lillian Atkinson recorded a large transfer from Roy L. Long Oil Company Inc totaling about 210 dollars in filing fees. The papers, tied to 78000 dollars paid up capital, span five pages of the entry docket and may fill about 100 deed record pages. Fellow townsman W. R. Fairman is involved in the company.
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Lillian Atkinson
Roy L. Long Oil Company, Inc
Rockdale
W. R. Fairman
R. M. Alexander Takes Over Ignition Dept on Main Street
North Main Street sees a business change as R M Bob Alexander becomes manager of the ignition electrical and battery department of the former Shealy Battery Service. Tom Shealy retains the filling station operation in front while Alexander takes a one year lease in the Edge building and has earned a BryAn reputation for his work.
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North Main Street
R. M
Bob” Alexander
Shealy Battery Service
Tom Shealy
Tom Smith
Mr. Alexander
Bryan
Negro Farmers to Meet On 20th to Elect Officers
The Brazos county County Council of Agriculture will meet Saturday February 20 at 1 30 p m at the Bryan colored school house to elect officers for the new year, plan for the Negro annual agricultural fair, and raise funds to supplement the county agent salary. President William Kembrough and Secretary Prof E A Kemp lead the group. State Leader C H Waller and district agent H S Fstelle from Prairie View Normal are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Agriculture
Brazos County
Bryan
William Kembrough
E. A. Kemp
C. H. Waller
H. S. Fstelle
Prairie View Normal
Colored School
Hempstead
A. and M. College
Gardens Are the Best Investment On Farm Today
College Station reports home demonstration results show a vegetable garden yields high net value per acre with $48.38 from 1 20 acres and $134.14 from half an acre. Frost garden produce is tastier higher quality and more nutritious than market varieties.
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College Station
Home Demonstration Department
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jerusalem
New Zealand
Boys Work Association formed at Bryan High School
A meeting at Bryan High School led to the formation of the Boys' Work Association of Bryan with F L Henderson as president and J Bryan Miller as secretary. The group pledged to survey local boys and pursue school-led programs, including junior high and junior college concepts, ward schools, and a full-time physical director.
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Boys’ Work Association OF
Bryan
Bryan City
F. L. Henderson
J. Bryan Miller
Madison Hall
A. and M. and Allen Academy
Rya
S. Moylan Bird
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Oak McKenzie
Boy Scouts
W G. Alsebrook
W. S. Barron
Moylan Bird
Roy S. Holloman
C. L
Robert Beard
Frederick Wright
John M Barron
C. L. Eden, Jr
Curt Eder
Elmer Elliott
Otis Gayle
Louis Wright
Elvin Moéhlman
Geo. H. Smith
Willie Rosprin
Leon Lobello
Joe Piraino
Olin Sanders
Benni Griffin
Charles Moehlman
Garden harvest guide lists varied vegetables and herbs
The text lists kale beets sorrel? salisfy oyster plant parsnips winter radish ruta baga with herbs mint horse radish sage and miscellaneous items lima beans casaba citron melon eggplant gherkins honeydew melon peppers sand sweet squash.
New Home Underway on East 27th Street for C. A. Harris
Bryan Lee Barron, contractor, today began breaking dirt for the six room frame house on East 27th Street to replace the Harris residence that burned. The dwelling will have tile porches hardwood floors and modern conveniences. Waller Armstrong visited from Tabor with wife and daughter Estelle, returning from Rosebud where he saw his brother Sam E. Armstrong and wife.
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Lee Barron
C. A. Harris
East 27Th Street
Harris
Waller Armstrong
Tabor
Mr. Armstrong
Estelle
Rosebud
Sam E. Armstrong
Harvey Man and Guests Visit City
W. C. Raines and the father of Harvey were in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. Keller from Kurten were here on a business trip. Reed of Harvey also visited the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Raines
Harvey
City
Mr. and
Mrs. Keller
Kurten
Reed
Stop That Itching With Blue Star Remedy Ad
An advertisement offers Blue Star Remedy claiming to cure eczema, itching, sores on children, poison oak, ring worm, and tetter with a four guarantee. The product is advertised as penetrating the skin to relieve itching, not staining clothing, and having a pleasant odor.
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Roman and Vick
Adv
Buehanas Attend Brazos County Baptist Conference
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Buehanas of Kurten were among delegates at the Brazos County Baptist Workers Conference today held at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buehanas
Kurten
First Baptist Church
Easters Visit Bryan from Kurten Farm Home
Mr and Mrs M B Easters traveled from their Kurten farm to Bryan for a day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Easters
Bryan
Kurten
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August Bever
Edna Easters
Bryan High Squad
H. G. Stallings Junior
Mrs. Rountree
Club
Girls of Reliance
R. M. Alexander
Smith Drug CO
Thomas Glynn
Gibson
Cardus
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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