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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1918

Page

4

Rainy Camp Travis Week Delights Brazos Troops

Rainy day schedules at Camp Travis pause outdoor drills and shift to conferences and lectures. The 860th and 90th Division troops stage singing rehearsals at the Y.M.C.A and a Washington birthday parade with haversack and full field gear.

360Th Infantry Campuis Texas Camp Travis Narftzgerm Washington 90Th San Antonio Haversack National Army Thomas ©. Nunn 58Rd Co 165Th Depot Brigade Bryan 54Th Company Nunn

Harvey Chronicle Reports Spring Hope and Local Tragedy

The town notes a mild spring with renewed farming and garden planting. A nighttime assault on Raymond Todd occurred at the barn, with the assailant unseen. Blacksmith Ben Field dies after illness and a possible liniment mishap. the Red Cross plans meetings today and tomorrow.

Harvey Raymond Todd Ferguson Mr. Todd Mr. Pererson Ben Field Ben Bryan Hospital Red Cross

Tabor Web Rev. Phill fills regular appointment

The text notes Rev. Phill fills his usual schedule at Alex and weekend services. Rev. Storey cannot preach at High School afternoon due to illness and other Bryan ex- proceedings are referenced in fragmented notes.

Steep Hollow Bonds C. Ard Benchley Mary Bowman Reuben Edmonds Bryan Willie Parker B. B A J. Vandiver Reliance Grace Morehead John H. Morehead J. M. Olsen Charlie B. Martin Waco Atlanta Junior Red Cross Maggie Jones Abilen Texas Bryan Baptist Academy Thompson MecCowin W. B Elizabeth Mathisice Tabor Phill Alex Storey Elud Vidayata

Health improves as measles wane and war talks energize Franklin Grove

Measles have swept Edge with many affected but most have recovered. Benson Davis Hadley and Henderson spoke at the colored Methodist church in Franklin Grove urging duties during the war and were applauded. Gertrude Beard visits Ada Belle Curry in Wheelock. Frank Rychlik drives his Ford Sunday looking for a partner. Mr and Mrs W K E Moore visit relatives.

Edge Messrs Benson Davis Hadley Henderson Franklin Grove Gertrude Beard Ada Belle Curry Wheelock Frank Rychlik

Rye and surrounding towns busy with farming and visits

Rye residents plant corn oats and potatoes amid community news. Mrs. Andert improves from sickness. Joe Andert returns on furlough. Bryan high student Jennie Kosh visits family. Box supper at Benchley and numerous local visits and gatherings noted. Red Cross work, thrift stamps, and Camp Travis promotions appear among local life.

Andert Joe Andert Jennie Kosh Bryan High School Benchley John Casha la Vada Goen Habart S. H. Higgs Wytie Higgs A. L. Higgs Frank Kopecky Rye Parker School Rye School Sam Powers Chldren Ter Sare Zemamesis Joe Hopseeey Peyton

Teachers Examinations Schedule for 1918 Issued

State superintendent W P Doughty announces the 1918 teachers examinations with dates set for April 5 and 6 June 7 and 8 September 6 and 7 October 18 and 19 and December 6 and 7 signed by WM L Powers County Superintendent.

W. PF. Doughty

Family stock of BALLABIYS SNOW LINIMENT advertised

An older classifieds note promotes BALLABIYS SNOW LINIMENT for burns and wounds. It claims quick healing when used promptly and lists pricing at 25 cents per bottle or one dollar per bottle, with sales through B. J. or a similar seller.

Ballabiys B. J

Prize for schools selling war stamps set as thrift prize

Rural schools in Bryan area are urged to boost thrift stamp sales from March 1 to May 1 for a non cash prize. W L Powers pledges first donation to start a purse for the top buyer, with the total sales across Bryan banks and post office reaching 8876.35 through Saturday. Rural school reports list multiple communities with varying stamps sold, while several others have not yet reported.

Hayle County W. L. Powers Bryan W. C. Lawson Atlantic City New Jersey Reliance Kurten Cottonwood Alexander Rye Millican Steep Hollow Union Hill Smetana Fountain Shiloh

Probate Court Issues Guardianship and Appraisers Nominations

J. T. Maloney presides as estate actions grant letters of guardianship for Mary and Antone Simon with Mary Simon named guardian and bond set at 2000 dollars. Various estates see wills probated or inventories approved with appraisers named and administrators appointed.

J. T. Maloney Albin Mary Antone Simon Mary Simon George Nedbalek M. F. Vitopie Nelson Dulaney J. J. Derden J. W. Batts BE. W. Cranshaw W. T. James John W. Dorenus J. W. Dorenus Jr H. O. Jones W. ©. Davis S. L. Boatwright Frank Kosh Petronila Kosh

Edge Named Candidate for Commissioner in Precinct 2

The Eagle announces George P. Edge of Cottonwood as a Democrat candidate for Brazos County Commissioner in precinct 2. Born and raised in the precinct, Edge highlights knowledge of local roads bridges schools and interests, promising prudent spending and steady progress with conservatism. He is the son of late Capt W L Edge, a longtime county official and veteran.

George P. Edge Cottonwood Edge W. L. Edge Brazos County Mr. Edge

Bryan Invited to Address Legislature During Session

Austin Feb 27 The house adopted a resolution inviting William Jennings Bryan to address the legislature at his convenience during the special session. A motion to adjourn was delayed as Rep Wills noted the governor planned a message to the house. Five senate bills carry out the governor's liquor recommendations.

Austin House William Jennings Bryan Representative Wills Senate Dean

Household Inventory Not Filled in Brazog County Report

The Eagle critiques the first Brazog county household inventory report for incomplete data. It notes missing information in column 1 section 4 and inconsistent 1917 consumption figures, stating Mrs. Buchanan must return the inventories for correction. Co. L. Beason, County Food Administrator.

Brazog County

District Court Verdicts and Receivership Actions

Judge H S Morehead presided as State faced Ike Childs with a two year penitentiary sentence after a guilty plea. Milton Washington received two years with suspended sentence after a guilty plea. Rube Mullinax was found not guilty on theft. Ethel Sellen et al versus W B Roman et al resulted in a partition verdict valuing property at TM00 and not partitionable. C F Jones appointed receiver to sell property at private sale on credit and report. receiver’s report filed February 26 approved and confirmed. $10 fee allowed as costs and receiver discharged.

H. S. Morehead Ike Childs Milton Washington State Rube Mullin

Tanlac Gives Harrisburg Man New Lease on Life

O A Cook of Harrisburg Texas says a half hour’s job feels like a day’s work after taking Tanlac. He reports improved strength and vitality and credits the medicine with the positive change in his health and daily energy.

Tanlac O. A. Cook Harrisburg Texas Taniac

Tanlac praised by grateful patient in Houston drug store

A man from Fidelity Chemical Company describes relief after taking Tanlac at Kiesling's Drug Store Houston. He says years of fatigue back pain indigestion and nerves improved, sleep returned, appetite restored and work renewed. Tanlac sold in Bryan Wellborn Edge Allen Farm and Tabor by local dealers.

Fidelity Chemical Company Kiesling Houston Georgia Tanlae Bryan N. A. Stewart Wellborn J. P. Royder Edge Moore & Payne Allenfarm Terrell Bros Tabor J. K. Presnal Ady

Wanted Cord Dry Wood for Sale

Pat Newton at Eagle Office advertises dry cordwood wanted. tf.

Pat Newton Eagle Office

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