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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1923

Page

3

William Zoelobny A Bohemian Smetana To Be Buried Friday

William Zoelobny, a respected Bohemian citizen of the Smetana community, died at 7 30 Thursday morning. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Friday conducted by Rev Father Vovra of Caldwell, with interment in Smetana cemetery. He was born in Bohemia 78 years ago and had lived in Brazos county for many years. He leaves a wife and five married daughters, all local residents.

William Zoelobny Smetana Father Vovra Caldwell Zoelebny Bohemia Brazos County

Former Bryan Man Claimed by Death

Allen B. Carr Jr 52 died in Toronto Canada and will be buried in Bryan after arrangements. Survived by wife and two sons Allen P Carr of Bryan and John P Carr of Dellas. A B Carr Jr pioneer Bryan Brazos county.

Allen P. Carr Allen B. Carr, Jr Toronto Canada Bryan Allen P Carr John P. Carr Dellas A. B. Carr, Jr A. B. Carr Bryan and Brazos County

Home Demonstration Agent Demonstrates Dress Forms

Laura Belle Roten county agent conducts dress form demonstrations at multiple sites. A high school class of twenty girls attended last week, followed by sessions at Mrs John Lawrence and Mrs Edwin Jenkins residences with six and eight women respectively.

Laura Belle Roten John Lawrence Guy Adriance Edwin Jenkins Miss Roten

Texas Woman Finds Health

A Texas woman seeks health remedies from The M. H. James Drug Co. and reports improved well being after treatment.

Texas The M. H. James Drug Co

Representative Wanted for Brazos County Seed Booklet

Advertisement seeks a representative for Brazos County to sell Best Cotton Seed at 2.00 a bush el. The offer promises higher earnings and a free booklet. J M Bligh of Decatur Alabama promotes the position and seed, inviting inquiries.

Brazos County J. M. Bligh Decatur Ala

Bryan Cemetery Association Holds Regular Meeting

Bryan Cemetery association directors met Thursday at 10 am with President George A. Adams presiding. The membership drive aims for 1,000 names. 400 collected so far. Incorporation approved. finances reported. next meeting Feb 15 to review plans by landscape architect F. Hensel. Annual meeting Feb 15 at Carnegie Library auditorium to outline year’s work and future plans. A program committee was formed including Mrs. Astin, Mrs. Carnes, Mrs. Covey, and Mrs. Sims.

Bryan Cemeery Association George A. Adams Fred L. Cavitt S. FE. Eberstadt E. E. McAdams John E. Astin Dora Carnes Edgar Covey Albert Buchanan Bryan Astin City National Bank F. Hensel A. and M. College Bryan Cemetery Carnegie Library Bryanemetery Assoriation Association J. &. Astin Dana Carnes M. W. Sims

Ballard’s Snow Liniment Sold By Druggists

In an attack of acute rheumatism in which there is much pain Ballard's Snow Liniment is a necessary part of the treatment. It is a powerful pain relief. Three fines, 30c, 60c and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.

Ballard

Three Wheel Ford Wrecks on 26th Street Corner

A Ford with one rear wheel missing sits on the corner of 26th Street and Washington Avenue in front of the courthouse after its rear axle broke in the hub causing the car to drop onto the pavement. The license is 59 188 and ownership is unknown. Authorities suspect a brake jam on a worn axle caused the failure.

Ford 26Th Street Washington Avenue

Agricultural workers guests of Brazos County visit Edge and Tabor

County Agent C. L. Benson and C. L. Chambers of Washington D C field representative of the club work in the United States, with R. W. Persons and Miss Laura Belle Roten home demonstration agent, are in Edge and Tabor today. Chambers seeks to learn the secret of Brazos County boys and girls who won the state championship two years running. Merchants, why not advertise.

C. L. Benson C. L. Chambers Washington, D. C United States R. W. Persons Laura Belle Roten Edge and Tabor Chambers Brazos County

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Dunn Brings Bryan Sympathy

Mrs Elizabeth Dunn 98 of Memphis Tenn died peacefully at home of her daughter Mrs W Clifton She was one of Central Baptist churchs charter members and lived in Memphis over 80 years Her husband Bernard Dunn was a local hardware businessman Mrs Dunn witnessed Civil War yellow fever era and early Memphis growth and development

Nona Goodson Grandma Goodson Elizabeth Dunn Memphis Tenn Central Baptist Church W. Clifton Dunn Bernard Dunn

Bryan Girl Honored on College of Industrial Arts Team

Ten students from the College of Industrial Arts were named to an honorary basketball team for their offensive and defensive skills during the recent games. The selections include Zou Hardy Big Spring Minnie Dieterta Kerrville Helen Francis Denton Mary Newberry Gonzales Frances Wadley Smithville Louise Gray Taylor Nettie Ola Boynton Bellville Margaret Cadrum Groesbeck Agnes Conway Bryan Anna Lipscomb Edinburgh. Coaches note they would have formed the varsity squad for 1922 had intercollegiate play not been abandoned.

Denton Texas The College of Industrial Arts Misses Zou Hardy Big Spring Minnie Dieteret Kerrville Helen Francis Mary Newberry Gonzales Frances Wadley Smithville Louise Gray Taylor Nettie Ola Boynton Bellville Margaret Cadrum Groesbeck Agnes Conway Bryan Anna Lipscomb Edinburg

Advert for heartburn remedy with quick relief claim

An old classified style ad promotes a digestives remedy claiming fast relief from indigestion. It states the product targets the heartburn spot and passes through the stomach to make the user feel better. Price 60. Sold by all Druggists.

Texas Sam Club Formed At University Banquet in Austin

State legislators and editors joined University of Texas officials and Austin Chamber guests for a Friday night banquet. The event featured a Texas Sam Club of reporters named Sam, a Longhorn Band welcome, a four column mini Daily Texan program, and a program of musical numbers and skits by university groups.

Austin American Texas Austin University Austin Chamber of Commerce University Commons Lee J. Rountree Bryan Daily Eagle Texas Sam Club Sam Sam P. Harden Richardson Echo Sam Braswell Clarendon Sam D. Chestnutt Kenedy Texas Press Pat M. Neff Will H. Mayes University School of Journalism Robert E. Vinson Walter E. Long Chamber of Commerce S. D. Chestnutt Texas Press Association Longhorn Band University of Texas Old Texas Daily Texan Jim Lowry Honey Grove Will C. Edwards Denton Lee J. Rounthree Bryan The DeWitt Lamb Mexia Henry C. Edwards Troup Banner Richardson Texan University Journalism School Susie Fisher Hester Anderson Esther Wilson Anne Marshall Thula Hardie Frances Graham Anna van Ness Alice Dominguez Rosalie Biggio

Tabor Wins District High School Basketball Championship

The Ta bor High School boys basketball team defeated all county winners to capture the district title after three five hour games. Key players included Sherman Walker Sam Walker Jim Huggins Freddie Locke Tom Ayres with coach G M Ammons.

Tabor High School Brazos Burleson Austin Washington Grimes Madison and Robertson Brazos County Bryan Tabor Navasota Belleville Sherman Walker Sam Walker Jim Huggins Freddie Locke Tom Ayres Jim Edge Rob Batten Herman Blanton Chariton Cooper Joe Bailey Walker Harvey Hop School

Patterson Couple Leaves College for Breckenridge Home

Mr and Mrs J C Patterson of College plan Sunday auto trip to their Breckenridge home. He has been federal coordinator at A and M College for over a year but recently resigned to become county agent for Stephens county and has taken up new duties.

J. C. Patterson Breckenridge Patterson A. & M. College Stephens County Bryan College

Presbytery Meetings Set Across Texas Synod Dates

The Texas Synod Presbyterial meetings are scheduled in April with Brazos at Bryan on April 17 and several others on April 10 or 17. Dr. J. D. Leslie stated clerk confirms the plan while some presbyteries await final dates.

Texas Synod of the United States Presbyterian Church J. D. Leslie Dallas General Assembly of Brazos Bryan Central Texas First Presbyterian Church Waco First Presbyterian Church of el Paso Colorado Fort Worth Itasca Western Texas Westminster Church San Antonio

Job Printing On Time and Right

Eagle Printing Company advertises on time and right service with phone contact 36 for business printing needs.

Eagle Printing Company

Press group enjoys Texas university gathering in Austin

The Glee Club led singing of The Eyes of Texas as the banquet closed. University Mandolin Club performed Rio Nights Chinese Honeymoon Tomorrow and Carolina in the Morning. A skit Affairs of State mocked Governor Neff and others. Guests toured the campus Thirty acres with journalism students guiding. The press delegation adjourned with an invitation for the Texas Press Association to hold its 1924 convention in Austin.

Mr. Longhorn Mr. Green Mr. Gallagher Mr. Sheen Ben Woodhead Paderewski Texas University Glee Club Lester C. Brentzer Bulard Oleg Speaks Woman's University Glee Club University Mandolin Club Rio Carolina R. H. Griffith Neff R. E. Vinson Tady School of Journalism Deskins Wells T. H. McNeal Nathe Bagby Harold Young P. E. Foreman 8. M. Pool Forty Acres The Texas Cowboys Clyde Watkins Fairfax Nisbet Harriet Barrickman Edwin Duer Moran Dunlap David Kella Hal Bourland Texas Press Association Austin

County Farm Agent Beason Reports Year's Work

County Farm Agent C L Beason presents a detailed year end report praising his outreach and the county wide club programs. The summary lists miles traveled meetings held attendance field activities calls and letters as indicators of progress and community engagement.

C. L. Beason Beason Benson A. W. Buchanan S. E. Eberstadt Chamber of Commerce Bryan Daily Weekly Eagle Miles

Mrs Taliaferro Dies in Beaumont Today

Telegram reports the death of Mrs W G Taliaferro at a Beaumont hospital at 11 am Saturday. Interment will be in Calvert after passing Bryan Sunday noon. She led L S Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy in Bryan for years and is survived by husband Judge W G Taliaferro and two sons Jack of Calvert and Dr Will of Beaumont.

Bryan W. G. Taliaferro Beaumont Calvert L. S. Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy of Bryan Jack Taliaferro Will Taliaferro

Tabor School News Notes Snow Closures and Illness

No school last Monday due to deep snow and low attendance. Employed substitutes filled in for teacher J L Cobb who was ill all week. A big program is planned for February 16 at 7 30 PM in the high school room with parents and friends invited. Welfare Club meets February 28 and Bryan Rotary Club entertainment is hoped for.

J. L. Cobb Jim Huggins Pearl McCallum Dee Worsham Walter Armstrong County Rural School G. M. Ammons Tabor Ernest Chapel Hill Herman Blanton

Comanche Youth Praises A M College Poultry Expert

John Sullivan of Comanche praises Miss Myrtle Murry poultry specialist of the A and M College and the college for a Farm Train visit hosted by S A and AP Railroad. He recalls a poultry car visit with agriculture students learning from Miss Murry and expresses desire to see the College.

Comanche Texas John Sullivan Laura Belle Roten Bates City Myrtle Murry A. and M. College S. A. and A. P Sap

Agricultural Workers Return from Meeting in Memphis

Dean E. J. Kyle W. B. Lanham and Miss Bennie Campbell have returned to College after attending the association of Southern agricultural workers meeting in Memphis Tennessee. They report a most successful gathering with the boll weevil menace as the outstanding discussion.

Dean E. J. Kyle W. B. Lanham Bennie Campbell Memphis Tennessee Association of Southern Agricultural Workers Dean Kyle

Bryan Woman's Club Pushes Emergency School Aid

Bryan Woman's Club urged the state Senate to pass emergency school appropriations after County Superintendent D. J. McDonald reported Brazos County schools already closed for funds and others near closure. Members prepared a memorandum and telegram to Austin signed by 69 women led by Mrs. Frank Webb.

D. J. McDonald Bryan Woman’s Club Carnegie Library Club Brazos County House Senate P. M. Raysor McDonald Frank Webb Club Austin Bryan Woman's Cub J. H. Allen R. O. Allen E. H. Astin J. E. Astin A. Benbow J. W. Batts J. B. Beers W. B. Bizzell A. K. Brown J. L. Brock A. J. Buchanan H. A. Burger W. B. Cline D. B. Cofer W. H. Cole J. H. Conway E. W. Crenshaw M. Hetty Curry Marshall Dansby J. S. Doane J. M. Ferguson H. C. Fulgham E. J. Fountain Freeman c. S. Gainer J. T. Hanway Tyler Haswell J. A. Held F. U. Henderson J. Webb Howell W. S. Howell J. R. Howell W. T. Hall A. M. Waldrop Mills Walker M. E. Wallace R. S. Webb, Sr F. L. Webb R. S. Webb, Jr S. C. Williams Walter Wipprecht Mrs. B. Youngbloed

Texas Forestry Association to Hold Arbor Day Anniversary Meeting

Representative Rountree of Brazos announced a resolution adopted by the House inviting the Texas Forestry Association to assemble in the Halls of Representatives in Austin at 7 30 p m on Thursday evening February 22 1923 for an anniversary meeting in honor of Arbor Day and General George Washington's birth date with Texans invited.

Austin Texas Rountree Brazos House Texas Forestry Association George Washington

Becks Wed in Bryan Meet Bride then Plan Farm Home

Eugene Beck son of Mr and Mrs H B Beck of 400 W 88th street married Wednesday in Bryan to Mrs Lelia Evans. They arrived in Austin for a brief visit with their parents before moving to a farm home on the interurban line between Dallas and Fort Worth. Mrs Beck invites friends to call this afternoon between 3 and 5 to meet the couple.

Bryan Eugene Beck H. B. Beck 88Th Street Bryan Lelia Evans Austin Dallas Fort Worth Beck Austin American

Dallas guest at J B Stevenson's home this weekend

Frank W. Judd of Dallas is a weekend guest in the J B Stevenson's home. He will visit through the weekend, sharing time with local friends and family.

Frank W. Judd Dallas J. B. Stevenson

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J. N. Goodwin Smith Building Ironized Yeast Company Atlanta, Ga Star Brand Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co Turkis the American Tobacco CO M. Dunn C. J. A. Denton, Texas Texas Editors Mrs. Patterson Eagle M. H. Wade Weir Miss Thedford’s Thedford Texas Synod Tabor School News Myrtle Elizabeth Mathis H. Mathis Reliance Community A.M Agricultural Workers Texas Forestry Ass‘n Meeting
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