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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
1
The columns urge protection arms at Bryan grade crossings where view is blocked. An accident near Frank Vitopii highlights the danger and questions what railroads and the city owe to citizens for safety. The piece asks what steps will be taken to prevent further near misses.
A blast at the Degnan McConnel mine three miles west of Wilburton Oklahoma entombs 105 workers. Rescue efforts led by J B Hignal of the US Bureau of Mines struggle through debris to reach the trapped men. A temporary hospital is being set up and doctors and nurses stand by for survivors.
Tabor High School Yellow Jackets defeated Navasota 82 to 15 in the first game and 20 to 4 in the second. Team members included Sam Walker captain Curtis Elliott George Broach and Ervin Lawless. A reception followed at the home of Miss Francis Scotts with Prof. and Mrs. W G Colson accompanying the team.
Mrs. M. W. Sims returned from Waco today where she stayed with Judge and Mrs. W. E. Spell. She inspired social courtesies and was honored by club women for her unselfish service to clubdom in Texas.
The Parent Teachers Association of the A and M Consolidated School will meet at the College school on Thursday January 14 at 3 p m in regular session. Dr J E Marsh will discuss The Prevention of Contagious Diseases Among School Children. Music will be by the high school orchestra.
John B. Hood Jr. sent a $1000 check for a thousand half dollars sold for the Texas Stone Mountain Confederate memorial. The contribution from Jonestown Mississippi is the largest single subscription to the Texas campaign, boosting Austin headquarters. Hood is the son of Gen. John B Hood, whose likeness will appear on the Stone Mountain Panorama sculpted by Augustus Lukman.
Palm Beach police report burglars entered the home of George Mesker, a wealthy Evansville IN steelman and head of the Mesker firm, and carried off gems valued at about 15000. The theft occurred last night as Mesker announced the loss today.
Cy Koontz of Zack visited the Eagle office to discuss farming plans. He will diversify crops this year and opposes half and half cotton. He supports better staple cotton, standard poultry, thoroughbred cattle and hogs, and questions why Brazos County cannot grow the best.
Jones bridge across the Brazos River is closed for repairs as a new 180 foot span is installed to replace the old section on the Burleson county side. County Judge H O Ferguson says costs will be shared 50 50 by Brazos and Burleson counties. Traffic will resume once work is finished. Pitts bridge remains closed due to a previous washout leaving Koppe's bridge as the remaining crossing near Wellborn.
Sulphur Springs January report says Foscoe Weaver 14 is dead and Russell Smith 15 is seriously injured after two boys were knocked from the side of a car by a truck while returning from school yesterday.
Mrs. M. K. Thornton Jr and Mrs. F. L. Thomas will host the January meeting of L S Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at Mrs Thornton’s College Campus home Friday January 16 at 3 p m. Members and visiting UDC are invited.
Charles Brachwiz of near College Station died Monday at noon at his home aged 72. He leaves a widow and no children. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. J. B. Gleissner, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Born in Prussia, he came to Brazos County six years ago from Mexia.
James Castle paid a $17.65 fine including costs after his wife accused him of slapping her in the face at a local meat market on a Saturday afternoon.
The southeastern Bryan residence of W. A. Withers suffered heavy damage from a morning fire. Estimated losses exceed 3000 dollars with the lower floor occupants minimally affected. Fire officials credited wiring as the probable cause and insurance covers parts of the loss.
The First National Bank of Bryan held its stockholders meeting Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. electing H O Boatwright president L L McInnis vice president Travis B Bryan cashier and J Howard Todd assistant cashier. The First State Bank and Trust Co also met selecting directors and officers including R H Seale president and W S Higgs vice president. City National Bank of Bryan named directors and elected officers led by Astin president and E W Crenshaw vice president.
The Eagle reports births from Doctors Searcy and Wilkerson offices. Aden Conlee, a seven pound boy, was born Saturday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Will Conlee. An eight pound boy joined the Higgins family of Union Hill, Saturday night. Dorothy Elizabeth, an eight pound girl, was born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Melensky. Mike Jr., an eight pound baby boy, arrived Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ringhofer of College. Marguerite Benbow, a nine-pound girl, born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benbow of Tabor.
Cotton futures closed down three to points with quotes on local receipts ranging from 19.5 to 20 cents per pound. The report notes market softness and price ranges for nearby cotton sales.
Secretary Wilbur told the House Naval Committee he favored building a larger airship to replace the Shenandoah. He proposed a gas capacity around 6,000,000 cubic feet, up from the Shenandoah’s 2,100,000, with an estimated cost near 6,000,000 dollars.
County Agent C L Benson Abbie Sevier and Juanita Sprott visit Brazos County schools to restart club work. They plan to visit Kurten Edge Tabor Millican Welborn Harvey and encourage smaller schools to participate. Howell Lumber Co prize of 20 dollars every two months fuels interest as Edge aims to improve after last year’s setback.
Miss Etta Breaker an aunt of Mrs. A L Ward who resides with the Ward couple in this city is reported quit ill with pneumonia. Many anxious friends are hoping for a more favorable report of her condition soon.
Navy plans for fiscal year 1927 call for expanding aviation with at least ten percent of enlisted personnel serving with the air forces. Secretary Wilbur and top Navy officers outlined the program at executive hearings on the Navy supply bill before the House Appropriations committee, the report shows.
The Brazos County Clerk records a list of marriage licenses issued since the last publication. Names include Earl Tatum and Ona Buchanan, Lamen Jones and Bettie Calhoun, Joe Norwood and Hilda Barron, Sammie Blue and Willie Hornsberry, Salsicia Dominek and Annie May Scarpinato, Albert Jackson and Realie Lister, C. C. Samuel and Willie Hawkins, Harley Crites and Burta Ward, Luis Gutierrez and Ydubije Herrera, Ben Gallo and Bessie Roffino, Geo B Cory and Florina Groda, Lockie Hicks and Margaret Stuart, Tommie Griffin and Esmus Greer, Sam Roffino and Carrie Carrabo, P. T Mills and Pearl Cardwell.
The Central Texas Section of the American Chemical Society invites the public to a Friday night meeting at 8:00 in the Physics lecture room at A and M College. M. K. Thornton and N. J. Volk will read papers and report on the Austin section meeting.
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce board met for the last fiscal-year session. They approved an annual meeting banquet on January 19 with invited rural club heads and Cliff Lopez. An advisory committee from outside the board will be formed. President Lawrence commended members for their service. Present: T. O. Walton, Ike Ashburn, Wilson Bradley, I. C. Bolton, and others.
A San Francisco Examiner report says prisoner John Redding in San Quentin admitted he is actually Robert Scott. The Chicago murder case links Robert Scott to a death row sentence for his brother Russell Scott, who was spared the gallows after being ruled insane. Redding Scott says he will return to Chicago to prove the charges false.
Bryan Chamber of Commerce changes its annual meeting from Tuesday January 10 to Monday January 18 at Long's Cafe due to A and M College basketball. Banquet is free for members, tickets issued by the Secretary to certify attendance. Members unable to be reached should notify Secretary Eberstadt to receive tickets.
Mr and Mrs Earl Tatum recently married at the bride's parents home were honored with a surprise gift shower Tuesday evening at the Free Baptist church on West 27th Street. The young people's classes hosted the event with over sixty attendees in the church annex decorated for the occasion. The couple received many handsome gifts and bonds of church esteem were expressed.
Miss Katherine Hagquist of the State Board of Health visits Miss Elizabeth Curtis, Bryan County Public Health Nurse, to confer on Brazos county child hygiene work.
Dan Trammell aged 25 of Saint Jo shot and killed his mother in law Mrs Gen Henson aged 47 after being refused permission to see his wife. He then shot himself and died. The incident occurred at the Henson home in Saint Jo.
Berlin January 13 President Von Hindenberg commissioned Chancellor Luther to form another cabinet.
The schedule shows Bryan vs Tabor on January 19 and January 29, Bryan vs A M Consolidated on January 22 and February 2, plus Tabor vs Consolidated on January 26. Three teams remain in contention in Braguex County.
Dean E J Kyle of the A and M College left yesterday afternoon for San Antonio to meet county agents at an annual gathering with home demonstration and district agents. From there he will proceed to Houston to join Extension workers of Districts 6 and 7 for events this weekend.
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