Judge John Watson Announces Candidacy for District Judge
Judge John Watson of Cameron declares his candidacy for district judge of the twentieth judicial district covering Milam Robertson and Brazos counties. A Milam County judge since 1896 and former Hefley McBride associate, he emphasizes honesty and capable, impartial law administration. He will address voters in the area ahead of the July 22 Democratic primaries.
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John Watson
Cameron
Hagle
Milam, Robertson and
Brazos
Watson
Pike County
Alabama
State Normal College
Troy
Texas
Milam County
Hefley and McBride
Hefley, McBride & Watson
Bryan deputy marshal awarded Carnegie Hero Medal and prize
A. E. Worley of Bryan received a 1000 check from the Carnegie Hero Commission in New York City for rescuing flood sufferers in the Brazos bottoms during the 1913 overflow. Henry Berger and Albert May also earned hero medals and 1000 each. The funds will aid Worley’s home payment per the commission agreement.
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A. E. Worley
Bryan
Worley
Carnegie Hero Commission
New York City
Brazos
Henry Berger
Albert May
New Wells Fargo Express Wagon Debuts Today
Agent F. E. Hood announces the Wells Fargo Express Company has received a new up to date delivery wagon. The vehicle is described as one of the best the company offers and Hood expresses pride in the addition to their fleet.
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F. E. Hood
Wells Fargo Express Company
Four-Year Garden Course For Girls
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines a four year progressive garden and canning program for Southern girls. Start with tomatoes and tenth acre plots, then add crops, winter gardens, and finally perennial fruits. By end of junior year many will have permanent gardens with fruit and vegetable crops.
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Office of Information
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Mexia Opera House Gas Blast Kills Nine
A gas explosion and subsequent fire leveled the Mexia old opera house on February 16, killing nine with others missing or injured. The collapse occurred during an art exhibit setup, with extensive property damage estimated at $100,000 as rescue crews worked through the ruins.
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Mexia
Tex
Opera House
Pos
G. W. Perkins
A. B. Johnston
San Antonio
The
Fruit Dispatch Company
Bryan
Eagle
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Western Union
Roy Bass
Kincheloe
G. A Tgell
Walter Bevill
Mixia
Williams Seeks County Superintendent Post in 1916
Bryan Texas February 17 1916 Professor E R Williams announces candidacy for county superintendent of public instruction He argues for a nonpolitical approach cites 30 years teaching experience and strong endorsements from university leaders He emphasizes responsible budgeting and moral fitness urging voters to choose the best schoolman for the office.
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T. W. Parker
University of Chicago
Texas
R. S. Hyer
Southern Methodist University of Dallas
Geo. P. Garrison
Chicago
Alexander Collegiate Institute
J. R. Allen
Southwestern University
E. R. Williams
W. J. Battle
University of Texas
FE. B. Chappell
Webbs
Vanderbilt
M. E. Church
South
Williams
Bryan
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
First National Bank
Bryan, Tex
Garden produce preserves and canning instruction
The article lists fruit and berry combinations such as strawberries with asparagus and cherries and rhubarb with plums and other mixes. Agents train girls in using these permanent garden products to make preserves jelly marmalades pickles and related preserves.
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Bryan Weekly
Eagle A Ee
Revivalist Ham Struck by Local Bar Member in Hotel Lobby
Revivalist Ham leading Nueces County prohibition efforts was struck by R. B. Russell in the Nueces hotel lobby Thursday afternoon after Ham refused to explain or retract remarks from a public address. Russell allegedly struck Ham with a quirt several times. Ham defended himself and deputies separated them. Affray charges filed against Russell.
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Russell
District Civil Docket Opens With Busy Session Ahead
The district court enters a March 6 term with District Clerk Barron and Sheriff Nunn leading filings and service. Expect heavy civil business and a light criminal docket as the term begins.
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District Court Conyues
Barron
Nunn
Death of infant son of Mr and Mrs Blackwell
Sympathy pours in for Mr and Mrs H F Blackwell after the 8 months old child dies at the home of Mr C G Parsons. The baby was ill briefly and the funeral is set for Saturday at 3 30 in Cit Cemetery with interment at the city cemetery.
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H. F. Blackwell
C. G. Parsons
Cit
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M. H. James
District Court
20Th Judicial District
Albert Worley
Carnegie Commission
P. S. Park
Park
Mr. Park
Bell Chatham
R. K. Chatham
City
Busy Bee
Professor Weisner
Professor Bruton
Mr. Johnson
Paul Yeldell
Roy Cox
Roy Hitt
Tollie Womack
Posey Moore
Seth Mooring Farm
Mr. Moore
D. A. R. Meeting
Daughters of the American Revolution
William Scott Chapter
W. G. Taliaferro
Pleasant Home
Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution
America
Wm. Scott
D. A. R. Reading
A. M. Walldrop
H. C. Fulgham
Mississippi
A. M. Waldrop
J Allen Myers
O. B. Love
W. Wipprecht
P. M. Raysor
G. S. Frapps
J. Allen Myers
G. S. Parker
Albert Buchanan
J. W. Doremus
Ida Wipprecht
J. R
Hopkins
BE. H. P. Bain
John T. Hanway
Fred Taylor
Lizzie Wilcox
Law Henderson
John Allen
C. S. Gainer
Alice Salzman
L. L., McInnis
E. J. Kyle
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Tex
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