Texas moves to voter decision on 1924 constitutional convention
The Texas House, led by Reps Rountree Quaid and allies, backs a measure to submit at the 1924 general election the call for a constitutional convention to frame or revise the state constitution. Senator Fighting Joe Burkett reports strong opposition among constituents and business groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Austin American
Austin
Texas
Lee Rountree
John E. Quaid
Lee Satterwhite
Rountree
Quaid
Joe Moore
Homer Hendricks
House
Committee
Moore
Attorney General's Department
Neff
Joe Burkett
Eastland
Fighting Joe
West
P. R. Parks
Dallas
Parks
Senate
Mark Twain
Witchita
Hirp
Baker F Milam
Boog-Scott
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Coleman
Coleman County
Fort Worth
Jim
Southwestern
J. Boog-Scott
House Committee
Navasota Sees Heavy Rainfall Monday
Rain began Sunday noon and persisted into Monday with local gauges recording 3.55 to 4.5 inches. Roads are slick and rough as the Brazos river basin reports heavy rainfall, though no overflow is anticipated as the Brazos remains low.
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Navasota Examiner-Review
Clarence Moore
John M. Ackerman
Brazos River
Millican News Items Report Local Happenings
Millican notes show cold weather near, stores closed by county order, and community activity. Local residents report health, farming moves on Peach Creek, a new Weiner Club forms, and school progress under Prof. T. A. Hensarling. People visit from Houston Bryan and Bedias attend church, with rain totaling about three inches.
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Millican
K. T. Williams
Little Rock
Fred Curd
McFarren
Thad Williams
Billie Simms
John Passmore
S. E. Dunlap
Dinkins
Alma Wright
Piedmont
Black
Hodges
Cawthorn
Henry Crawford
Earl Dowling
T. A. Hughes
Dave Crawford
Ed Dowling
Peach Creek
John Hays
Houston
T. A. Hensarling
Dress
Erin Simpson
Mesdames Vada Simpson
Nannie Smith
Broswill
Bedias
Baptist Church
Fuqua
Lirlene Dowling
Bryan
Albra Fuqua
Rosse
Mr. McGee
Grimes Motor Company
Gus Bradley
Odie
Bradley
County Officials Qualify by Bond in Brazos County Listing
A Brazos County clerk's office record lists county officers who have posted bonds, including Roy Hudspeth tax collector at 52000 dollars and other officials such as the county treasurer, tax assessor, sheriff, and county clerk with bonds ranging from 1000 to 50000 dollars. Precinct justice of the peace and constables are noted, with all eight precincts requiring 1000 dollar bonds payable to the county judge or governor, and several names appearing as bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
H. O. Ferguson
Pat M. Neff
State of
Texas
Roy Hudspeth
W. M. Hudspeth
J. K. Presnal
W. McCulloch
W. H. Cole
Fred L Cavitt
E. W. Crenshaw
E. J. Fountain
John M. Lawrence
C. F. Goen
Same H. O. Ferguson
Jno
M. Lawrence
W. J. Coulter
J. Gelber
L. E. Morehead
J. D. Martin
M. F. Dansby
C. C. Morgan
W. S. Barron
F. T. Cole
J. H. Ranson
F. L. Henderson
J. W. Barron
P. L. Barron
C. S. Jones
C. L. Eden
W. S. Howell
O. E. Saunders
H. O. Boatwright
W. S. Higgs
John M. Sebesta
J. B. Saunders
H. P. Dansby
C. M. Risinger
James D. Martin
I. M. Cook
John Sabo
A. W. Stevener
J. F. Martin
C. M. Degelia
Ed S. Martin
J. L Mooring
John Kasarek
John Depuma
Dominik Angona
John M. Moore
Fred L. Davit
J. H. Beard
J. L. Edge
E. J. Jenkins
Oak McKenzie
United States Fidelity ¢ Guaranty Co
Roger Watson
H. O. Jones
Antonio Varisco
D. J. McDonald
Commissioner’s Court of
Brazos County
FE. H. Astin
E. W Crenshaw
John M Lawrence
E. A. Peter
C. B. McGregor
J. W. Burrows
J. S. Symms
FE. U. Peter
John Yeager
J. N Dulaney
J. W. Hamilton
E W. Crenshaw
W. S
Peter Nigilazzo
J. S. Mooring
R. Y. McFerren
St. Clay
B. F. Harrington
J. W *Mith
H. L. Weeden
William Conrad
Alen Smith
J. P. Martin
H. T. Wheeless
W. Higgs
C. E. Jones
Joseph Bolmonskie
Fort Martin
Geo P. Edge
Mrs Wallace Visited Houston As Guest Of Friends
Mrs M E Wallace spends the week in Houston staying with friends and enjoying local hospitality. She is hosted by friends in the city during her visit.
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M. E. Wallace
Houston
Friends Friends
Great Question of Taxation and Appropriations State of Texas
In Austin on January 22 the Texas legislature debates economy and the need to curb public spending. Lawmakers warn that overtaxation and costly bonds strain taxpayers while many counties and towns push for new appropriations for local projects and institutions. The vote may set a precedent for prudent budgeting or yield to current demands.
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Texas
Lillie May Morgan Funeral Held at Home
Lillie May Morgan funeral service held at the parents home on the experiment station grounds at College. Interment occurred today in Wellborn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie May
Experiment Station
College
Wellborn
Cold Weather Seen Beneficial to Local Fruit Crops
Dean J. Kyle of the Horticultural Department at A. and M. College says the recent fall in temperature did not threaten fruit. wet weather prevented damage and dry freezes remain harmful. The nearly two inches of rain improved soil for corn and vegetables and benefits early cotton plans for farmers with well broken ground.
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Bk J. Kyle
Horticultural Department
A. & M. College
Dea
Kyle
Dean Kyle
Donatello Well Interest in Brazos County Oil Plans
Report on oil prospects near Bryan noting no strike yet but geologists see potential in Brazos County. Kansas visitors H Simmons and W De Voe with B W Allen checked oil interests, reviewing leases including the W E Thompson farm near Alexander before returning home.
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Donatello Wei
Bryan
Braz County
Conate
W. E. Thompson
Alexander
Thompson and Son Visit Steep Hollow Area in City
J. F. Thompson and his son from Steep Hollow were observed in the city today seeking local contacts and possible business leads.
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J. F. Thompson and Son
Steep Hollow
City
Hunnicutt outlines local chick hatchery plan at Wellborn meeting
Dr. R J Hunnicutt told about 300 Wellborn residents his plan for a private 10 000 capacity egg hatchery to serve Brazos Valley. He will hatch standard bred eggs from local farms, collaborate with Bryan Hatchery, and operate under his supervision to boost local poultry stock.
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DR. Hunnicutt
Brazos Valley
Hunnicutt
Bryan Hatchery
Bryan
Methodist Pastors Return From District Institute
Rev. H. C. Willis of First Methodist Rev. King Vivian student pastor A and M College and Rev. W. G. Upton of Millican Methodist returned from Huntsville where district Methodist pastors held an institute. Discussion centered on the churchs forward movement with Rev. Vivian addressing The Rural Church. The group praised Huntsville hospitality and the helpful meeting.
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H. C. Willis
First Methodist Church
King Vivian
A. and
M. College
W. G. Upton
Millican Methodist Church
Huntsville
Vivian
Real Snake Story: Warren Kills Black Diamond Rattler
J W Warren of Wellborn reported killing a six foot black diamond rattlesnake in the Brazos bottom near his home. He described the rare dangerous snake with a black button tail and a head nearly the size of a man's fist. Warren said he has killed hundreds of rattlesnakes in Texas and Oklahoma but never before a black diamond specimen.
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J. W. Warren
Wellborn
Bryan
Brazos
Mr. Warren
Texas
Oklahoma
Mr Edge Tours Fashion Centers for Spring 1923 Styles
Eugene Edge on the Sunshine Special yesterday traveled from New York to St Louis to view the latest spring 1923 fashion displays. He has spent years visiting fashion centers and will introduce new dresses capes suits and millinery at his store soon.
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Eugene Edge
St. Louis
New York
Mr. Edge
Brayton couple mark fifth wedding anniversary party
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Brayton celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary with a six o'clock dime party tonight at their home. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Hedges of College, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Middleton.
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H. R. Brayton
C. C. Hedges
College
W. H. Cole
BE. R. Middleton
Kurten businessman visits Eagle office
W. F. Prinzel of Kurten stopped by the Eagle office today as a business visitor, engaging in discussion on local commerce matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Prinzel of
Kurten
Businss
Eagle Office
Will Gibbs and Chester Higgs Visit Franklin Sunday
Will Gibbs and Chester Higgs paid Franklin a social visit Sunday, sharing friendly conversation and catching up on community events.
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Will Gibbs
Chester Higgs
Franklin
Brazos County Highlighted for S P Railway Booklet
County Agent Benson contributed Brazos County details for a Southern Pacific Lines booklet to guide settlers. The article describes geography, soils, farm sizes, land values, crops like cotton, and Bryan’s amenities including A M College, population, industries, and rainfall.
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C. L. Benson
J. I. McGregor
Southern Pacific Lines
Texas
Brazos County
Southern Pacific Railway
Benson
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Central Plain
East Texas Timber Belt
Robertson County
San Antonio Rad
Grimes
Madison
Brazos River
Burleson
Washington
Brazos
Navasota
Death Claims BrazoS Pioneer Woman
Mrs. L. R Wynne, 77, died last Thursday at her daughter’s home seven miles west of Bronson Texas. A Texas settler since 1879, she was born in Greenville South Carolina and was a longtime member of the Batist church. Survived by two children Mrs. W Freeman of Bronson and H. S. Waver of Dallas, with many friends in the state. Funeral held Saturday at 3 p.m. Rev. W. I. Yarey officiated, interment in Little Flock Cemetery near Bronson.
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L. R Wynne
Chas. W. Freeman
Bronson
Texas
San Augustine County
Brazo County
Batist
W Vreeman
H. 5
Waver
Dallas
Rees
Wi Yarev
Bryan I O O F Lodge Installs New Officers
At a regular meeting of Bryan I O O F lodge last night the new officers for the year were installed. C. W. Crawford was named N. G. Guy F. Boyett became W. G. S. Beck with was secretary and O. O. Henderson treasurer. Past District Deputy Grand Master G. V. Vaughan of Navasota served as installing officer.
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Brya. I. O. O. F. Lodge
C. W. Crawford
Guy F. Boyett
W. G
S. Beckwith
O. O. Henderson
G. V. Vaughan
Navasota
Brazos County Liquor Case Hearings Move to Houston
After a major wave of prohibition raids in Brazos County, eight counts of violating the Volstead Act were filed with US commissioner Winston McMahon in Houston. A federal officer and local deputies seized four stills, about 15 gallons of liquor and mash, with five defendants arraigned and bound over to federal court. Bonds posted ranged from 300 to 500 dollars. remaining suspects stayed jailed in Bryan.
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Houston Chronicle
Brazos County
Winston McMahon
United States
Bryan
Brazos
Houston
Tanlac Restores Woman After Two Years Bedbound
Mrs. Ella F. Williman of O'Neal South Carolina credits Tanlac with restoring her health after two years bedridden. She suffered a nervous breakdown and stomach trouble, says ten bottles built her up, improved sleep, strength, and mood, and she now feels like a new person. Tanlac sold by all druggists. Over 85 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Ella F. Williman
O’neal
S. C
Taniac
For Sale Poland China pigs from central sires and sows
For sale two registered Poland China pigs and vilts from a 700 pound sire and 400 to 500 pound sows. Prices reasonable. Albert Wayne Edge Teas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Albert Wayne
Edge Teas
Six More Days Left to Pay Poll Tax for Suffrage
A county report shows 1638 poll taxes paid as of nine this morning with many eligible voters still unpaid. Tax collector Hudspeth warns that last minute crowds will form, urging timely payment to secure the right to vote.
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Inez
Oy Hudspeth
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Kingsville
Lillie May Morgan
Wellborn Community Club
R. J. Hunnicutt
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S. P. Railway
A. & M. College of Texas
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