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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
4
Funeral services were held for Ella Maud Weyand five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam H Weyand who died from burns suffered when a stove exploded at their West 27th Street home. Parents and infant sibling were present. the infant escaped unharmed. The accident follows another similar incident earlier in the week with Louise Moehlman surviving.
Bryan friends received wedding announcements for Quin lan Adams and Alice Burt of Memphis Tennessee. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home, James Anderson Burt and wife. The couple will reside at 329 Park Ave East Orange New Jersey after January 15 1921.
Rev. W. H. Trainum of the First Christian church announced a 100 percent attendance at the Sunday morning service. He will discuss Evolution vs Revolution or the Kingdom of Heaven Realized on Earth by Means of Man next Sunday.
Governor Hobby outlines a constitutional amendment to allow state credit to fund housing for homeless and landless Texans. He cites large year end balances in general revenue: 8 840758.78 and 4 917220.84. Senate support follows a separate bill on public utilities and anti conspired game penalties. Bryan Woman's Club offers 5 prize for high school students original verse on Texas for March composition day.
State University in Austin publishes an honor roll every three months. Out of 3 000 students, 300 names appear, including Bryan residents Kathleen Sims and Sam Hoyle. Their families are proud that Bryan youths are gaining recognition for academic achievement.
Mrs. Carrie Masena aged 50 died at 11 30 last night at her home near Pitts Bridge several miles from Bryan The body was brought here for funeral services this afternoon at St Anthony s church Father M J Leahy officiating with burial in the Catholic cemetery She is survived by her husband Mike Masena and several children.
Nine Texas towns will receive a three percent reduction in fire insurance rates on January 15 as fire prevention education is added to public schools. The towns listed are Athens Calvert Commanche Farmersville Henderson Jefferson Mission Plano and Yorktown.
A local drug store promotes a one night cure for constipation and headache using One Early Mawn placed on the tongue with a swallow of water at bedtime. Sold on guarantee by Roman & Vick Drug Store.
Texas cotton seed breeders and growers organized the Texas Cotton Seed Breeders and Growers Association at A M College Station to promote pure seed production, certify inspected varieties, and protect farmers from fraud. Officers include President A D Mebane and Vice President T B Truitt, with Dr. Ferris Watson as temporary secretary treasurer and a six member executive committee.
Albert J. McCallum, a Bryan native and former Farmers' Union Warehouse manager, visited his parents today. He enlisted December 10, 1917, served as 1st Class Ship Fitter in the Navy, was injured January 20, and has been at a Brooklyn Navy Hospital on crutches. He praised the government and Red Cross for care and retraining wounded soldiers.
F D Thomas of Dallas, a College friend, donates 150 to aid a worthy student for spring study. President Bizzell names a committee of F C Bolton, Dr C Puryear, and Prof George S Templeton to select the recipient. The award will be made Monday.
Prospect Texas residents share family visits with relatives. Tom L. Thompson of Ovale and Homer O'Neal of Houston travel to Prospect to visit kin. Mr and Mrs Tom Thompson visited Prospect school. Mrs Beal visited the school. Lena Beal visits her sister in Independence this week.
A masquerade event at Shiloh Hall promises a lively evening with music and prizes for best masks. The notice advertises generous premiums and a good time for attendees on Saturday January 15 at 8 30 p m.
Longtime Bryan resident and retired dentist Dr J L Fountain died in his hotel room at the Bryan Hotel after reporting illness and asking for soup. He was 67, a Baptist, former Brazos Grimes representative, and partner in Fountain Bros Realty with brothers E J and W C. Daughter Mrs Edwin P Price in Chicago notified. funeral plans pending.
Mr A M Waldron, injured Saturday night when struck by a car driven by S I Moatwricht on College Avenue, is improving and expected to be back at work soon. Friends visited his home Sunday as he receives medical care for non serious wounds from the accident between Doane and Gibbs residences.
Dr W B Bizzell of Texas A and M pledged college support for a state wide certified cotton seed program. Breeders from Texas discussed forming a strong organization behind the college to guarantee seed purity and protect producer markets, with plans to finalize a formal structure by nightfall.
Fifteen marriage licenses were issued last week by Deputy Clerk A. S. McSwain. Couples listed include Robert Edward Tee with Georgie Crayford, Oliver C. Tucker with Madie McAnulty, and others such as Tony Barcel lane with Mary Manro.
Fort Worth, Texas January 10 The Cleburne High School football team played a scoreless game with Houston Heights at Austin Saturday and offered to play Heights again next Saturday Superintendent Waltrip of the Heights said the state championship title will never be settled and another game would disrupt examinations scheduled for next week
One arrest was made yesterday afternoon after a collision between an automobile and a motor hearse at the county jail corner during the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Masena. The driver of the passenger car was taken into custody by Sheriff L. E. Morehead and released on bond. no charges had been filed. The hearse, belonging to the McCulloch-Gordon company, was badly damaged but continued the funeral.
Mexia Texas January 10 crowds in the business district watched the Rogers well No 1 flow oil Saturday reaching the derrick from a distance of two and one half miles. The Friday to Saturday flow was about 150 barrels in 15 to 20 minutes via a pinch pipe.
Austin Texas January 10 An increase of about 100000 motor vehicles is shown in Texas 1920 registrations by the State Highway department On December 29 427314 vehicles were reported with an estimated 3000 more to be reported From 1919 registrations totaled 331310 Also in 1920 23540 chauffeur licenses were issued and 120536 transfers recorded There were 9628 licenses issued to dealers and 4290 motorcycles registered For the ensuing year 11435 vehicles have been reported and 135 motorcycles 329 chauffeurs licenses issued and 214 transfers recorded
Texas topped the nation in oil output for the year 1920, producing 103,272,888 barrels, per Oil Weekly. In December Texas led all states except possibly California, with the mid continent field also strong and the coastal Texas field setting a yearly high record.
Corpral Denton K Price age 20 of Vivian West Virginia was killed at Camp Travis after a dispute over kitchen police duties. A rifle shot from Private Fletcher Weathers pierced his chest near the heart. The event occurred in front of about 25 Company F soldiers as Price died en route to the base hospital. Flowers and seeds advertised by Haswells' Book Store accompany the item.
Louise Moehlman five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Moehlman is in critical condition at home after a gas and kerosene spill beneath the rear steps caused an explosion that burned her face hands and legs. A negro delivery man and neighbors aided in extinguishing the fire.
Reuben Bland of Robertsonville Beauford County became the father of thirty four children prompting letters from across the United States and Canada. Messages ranged from praise to satire as respondents shared personal family stories and opinions on his large brood.
The Blue Star Eczema Remedy is promoted for French itch eczema ring worm tetter and cracked hands. Sold on a guarantee by Roman Vick Drug Store.
Texas electors meet in Austin to cast ballots for Cox and Roosevelt. Pat O Keefe of Dallas Messenger chosen to carry Texas twenty electoral votes to Washington. Royall A Watkins elected chairman with 288 767 votes. George Charlton secretary Morgan Vining sergeant at arms. Jack Fernandez and Walter G Hornaday filling vacancies for absent electors.
An advertisement in the Daily and Weekly Eagle claims strong results for readers seeking services or goods. The notice highlights contact details and promotional claims to attract potential customers.
Austin reports that the better schools amendment now allows one fourth of occupation tax receipts plus a $1 poll tax on inhabitants aged 21 to 60 to fund public schools. The change redefines tax provisions for school districts and extends poll tax liability to women, pending enabling legislation and an attorney general opinion.
Miss Viola Jones married Thomas L. Thompson of Ovale Tay lor county in a quiet Wednesday ceremony at the bride's parents home. Rev W L Thompson officiated with Aubrey H Thompson and Miss Tommie Wilson as attendants. The couple plan to reside in Ovale and leave for their new home after a reception and best wishes from Bryan friends.
Fort Worth reports a major push in tick eradication under the Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas led by Dr. Harry Grafke. The program aims to clean up zones 1 and 2 this year and mobilize manpower for zone 3 in spring 1922, with Dr. J. M. Williams joining the Texas staff. The update also notes requests for more inspectors and a higher budget, while tuberculosis testing shows 91 herds, 1,127 cattle tested, 1,199 pass, 19 reactors, 14 slaughtered, under three veterinarians and the Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission.
Several hundred bushels of pure Durango Cottonseed offered at 2.25 dollars per bushel. Seed expected to yield staple lengths from 138-16 to 11-4 inches. Call C. S. Gainer at 371 or write Ennis Cotton Oil Company Ennis.
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