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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
1
William McAdoo, seeking the Democratic nomination, declared on a Kansas City train platform that high government corruption threatens democracy more than Bolshevism. He urged honesty to restore government integrity.
Fuqua holds a slim lead over Bounanchaud after half returns, with about 17 000 votes separating them. The race tightens as results from Louisiana precincts continue to trickle in.
Louisiana results show Henry Fuqua, state prison general manager, leading Hewitt Bouanchaud by over 17 000 votes with about half the precincts counted. Paul Cyt leads O H Simpson for lieutenant governor.
The county jurors for the third week of district court are listed to appear Monday at 9:00 AM. Names include Manning, Foster, Sawyer, Wehrman, Kulak, Astin, Collins, and others.
Judge W. C. Davis presides over the February term criminal docket listing cases scheduled across two weeks. Dockets include State of Texas v Lamar Bagley, A J Martin, Frank Zarrago, Peter Zulkoski, Ed Brown, Ellis Jenkins, Albert Scott, Kaiser Bullmoski, J L Wheeless, Joe Turner, Sam Meringo, Jno Hightower among others.
Capt J D Fauntleroy resigns as State Highway Engineer to rejoin the federal service. The State Highway Commission may elect a successor on Wednesday and announce the change date. Fauntleroy has held the post for two years and the engineer is among the highest paid state employees with a salary around 9 000 dollars annually.
P. EB and Dishman traveled to Waxahachie on Monday for business matters.
Cotton futures closed down 90 to 100 points pulling local spot prices to about 28 1 2 cents per pound middling.
J Tom Smith manager for the W J Coulter Company store has returned from markets in St Louis and Chicago after a two week trip. He purchased a full line of spring and summer goods and reported market conditions favorable for the store.
Rev. L. C. Upton of Millican Circuit will conduct the Steep Hollow Methodist church services on Sunday February 24. Morning sermon Jesus, Our Friend and Beneath the Cross of Jesus sung. 2 pm youth service with Epworth League plans to be discussed. 3 pm Witnesses for God sermon and a short church conference follows. Evening sermon at Millican.
Mr. Philip Hensarling phoned a want ad to announce light housekeeping rooms for rent at her home. She received several calls that evening and secured a satisfactory tenant a day or so later. The Eagle classified ads meet needs quickly and efficiently.
Brazos County Commissioners Court approved appointing election judges for all precincts in 1924. Appointments include Precinct 1 F H Pool presiding, along with a slate of judges for precincts 2 through 12. Also approved pay of 1200 to Koppe Bridge firm and named Dr C A Searcy County Health Officer. Judge Ferguson assigned to Belton School House bonds and to Dallas for tractor purchase. trade of $10,000 to Jefferson County bonds dropped.
J W Lawless of Kurten spent the day visiting business contacts here, meeting local entrepreneurs and touring facilities during a regional commerce trip.
A Bryan resident is tied to a forgery case being investigated by a Dallas detective. A young woman solicitor, under 18, is suspected as the forger, signing the name of a Bryan woman to cash about 600 dollars at several Dallas businesses. No names are published to warn the public and aid the suspect’s capture.
Brazos County records show new marriage licenses issued since the last publication. Names listed include Josie Contreras and Ramona Mejia, Jim Rooks and Jose Jenkins, Joe Provenzano and Margaret Courte, Lee Burnham and Pauline Lewis, Shed Turner and Willie Woods, Mack Benjamin and Ada Chapel, Robert Eila Reed and Johnnie Anna West, Robert Pierce and Leatha Hightower, Dominee De Don and Lucy Mucgio.
Miss Harriet D Parker returned Monday from New York City after two weeks with Sam B Wilsons store where she bought a full line of spring and summer millinery. She reports favorable market conditions and plans to display the goods soon. The wholesale market was centralized and travel minimal despite cold weather.
The Brazos County grand jury reported after four days of sessions that nine indictments were returned, all felonies. The document notes cooperation of county officers and a disciplined atmosphere with few violations reported, listing foreman F. H. Pool and jurors.
Miss Nancy Morris of Matador celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a 5 to 7 party at Mrs. J. M. Williams home. Schoolmates brought gifts and the table featured red and white carnations and a white cake with fourteen candles. Guests included Leila Law Pauline Davis Ida Belle Higgs Ralphana Searcy Merrie Lillian Parks Margaret Cobb Nellie Ruth Martin Margaret Grant Dorothy Doane Louise Waddington Martha Newland Frances Locke Frances and Emma Benson Ollie Fay Bullock and Ora L. Young H. House of College was in Arvan today.
A night of heavy rain kept residents indoors as authorities say there are no clues left by the robber. The incident prompted a broader appeal for tips while investigations continue at the scene.
The gulf refining company filling station on Bryan College road outside the city reported a safe blown during last night with about 150 dollars missing. Sheriff L E Morehead stated investigators found no clues and linked the theft to a similar Wellborn post office break two weeks earlier. The crime occurred during a heavy rain and a citywide alert was issued.
A small attendance Friday night marked the Wellborn community club meeting held in the absence of the president. County Agent C L Benson presided and led improvised entertainments while readers and performers from Wellborn and Bryan contributed.
Bryan Rotary Club hosted a near full house for a midday gathering highlighted by the Prairie View Normal colored male quartet. Rev S Moylan Bird led singing as new members were announced and H E Bilger of the A & M College spoke on roads and funding after detailing four road categories.
Mudville and Stone City schools discuss consolidation as desks arrive and a new separate building is contemplated after a recent fire. County superintendent D. J. McDonald visited Mudville for school business, and residents consider tax changes and land donations ahead of a Sunday meeting.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia confirmed he bought stock in the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company. He said he is willing to testify before the Senate Oil Committee. The disclosure ties his name to Benchard Brokerage Firm records presented to the panel. he visited the room during Whitney's examination but was not questioned.
Mrs. J W Leggett aged 68 6 9 died Friday night at 10 at the home of her daughter Mrs C L Harris in Benchley Texas. She is survived by a daughter a brother two sisters and is to be buried in Thornton Texas by McCulloch Gordon Co. funeral home.
Kleberg's Jacoba Pagette 428883 has a year record of 749 pounds of butter fat equal to about 986 pounds of commercial butter. This is Braos county's highest dairy breed record and earns a gold medal. She previously won a silver medal. She has been mated to Dahlia's Royal Knight with hopes of a herd bull.
From the Houston Post files dated twenty five years ago, notable visitors traveling from Austin included Lee J. Rountree chief clerk of the house State Senators Neal of Navasota and Potter of Gainesville Representative Childress of Cooke County and Clerk Henderson of the house.
Mrs. Lee Guerrant aged about 55 died at her home in Iola Grimes county after years of illness and six months bed confinement. She lived in the area all her life. Relatives from Dallas and city friends attended the funeral in Iola.
O Q Marshall aged 36 years and 3 months died Sunday afternoon at 5 30 in a Bryan hospital after a fall in his bathroom. He was a federal trainee at A and M College and had lived with Mrs W J Walker on East 24th street. He served in the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and was later given vocational training. Survived by widow two step daughters seven brothers and three sisters. The body was sent to Waco for interment and funeral held at Prairie Hill.
Mrs. P A Tady, a Leonard school teacher near Bryan, hosted a Valentine Party for 40 pupils on a Wednesday afternoon. The event included a mock election for a postmaster and assistants to teach civil government, followed by hand delivered Valentines and homemade sweets with lemonade and heart shaped cakes.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church held a two month attendance contest won by the boys. The girls, as penalty, hosted a party for the boys most of whom were Allen Academy students. About 40 attended at Major and Mrs. L. L. Melnnis home. Girls dressed as young children. boys guessed identities from childhood photos. Refreshments were suckers and ice cream.
E. J. Beard and S S Rosier of Wixon were seen in Bryan today.
Mrs. Markwell steps down as head of the Women of the Klan and a successor is appointed to lead the group.
Mrs Lula Markwell, Imperial Commander since the group’s founding, resigns as head of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan in Little Rock. Miss Robbie Gill is named her successor, with no reason given for the resignation.
John Farina was convicted today by a jury of taking part in the robbery and murder of two Brooklyn bank messengers. His two confederates, Joseph and Morris Diamond, have already been convicted and await formal death sentences.
The Cosmopolitan Club held its monthly social on Friday the 15th at 7 30 pm with about 80 attendees from the college and Bryan. President A Malatesta welcomed visitors, Dean Charles Puryear spoke, and V N Lokras from India discussed politics and culture. Quereau of San Antonio and Lokras performed, El Nouty from Cairo presented Egyptian life and phonograph records, and Mrs Charles Felker wrapped the program with a vocal solo. Refreshments followed and plans for future events were announced.
Mr and Mrs W E Grahe of Rock Prairie saw their son W Pinkney Graham playing as Shu rtli ff College basketball team headed to Houston to face the Triangle all stars. The Shurtleff squad planned games with Sam Houston State Normal at Huntsville Friday and Saturday.
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