Local residents flock to Bryan city events and business
Numerous locals from Reliance Harvey Kurten Wellborn and other towns visited Bryan today for business visits family connections and social calls. Notable mentions include engineers and merchants such as A. S. Adams J. D. Conlee and C. H. Lewis along with visitors from Navasota Rockdale and Houston. The interurban track across Main Street was laid with paving planned to ensure a smooth crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. McNulty
St. Louis
R. H. Haltom
Benchley
Bryan
Maggie Wilson
W. C. Wilcox
Navasota
John Gaither
Abilene
Chicago
Will
Tom Shealey
Reliance
Crosby
Hondo
F. M. Hewit
Con Neautville
L. M
T. A. Adams
Waxahachie
W. J. Riley
R. P. Marstellar
College
Kansas City
W. J. Lang
Kurten
City visitors and arrivals noted in local listings
A series of brief notices records residents and guests in the city today from Navasota Beaumont Wellborn and other locales. Names include C M Spann A 8 Adams J E Butler J J Vandiver Dr George B Butler Mrs A W Boyder and others visiting or calling on relations and attending events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Spann
Navasota
Adams
Somerville
Williams
Coleview
Tom Sutton
Sutton
T. H. Boyder
Welborn
J. E. Butler
Asiness
San Antonio
J. J. Vandiver
Steep Hollow
City Visitors Highlight Dozens of Residents in Lone Paragraph
A long list shows Joe Kopecky from Rye and many others visiting the city or traveling from Wellborn Minter Springs Steep Hollow Tabor Millican and Cottonwood with errands business or visits. Several relatives arrive from Waco Fort Worth Houston and Mart.
Bryan Weekly Eagle Society and Local Wanderers
The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes church attendance and a pulpit shift at First Baptist Church. Visitors include O E Minkert and Mrs I R Vanney from Corpus Christi, Mrs C A Searcy and Miss Matd Mayo from Hempstead, and Morgan Cross of Harris Schoolhouse in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Nno
First Baptist Church
O. E. Minkert
I. R. Vanney
Corpus Christi
C. A. Searcy
Matd Mayo
Hempstead
A. J. Searcy
Morgan Cross
Harris
Eagle
E. T. Graham
Rock Prairie
Bryan
G. A. Pugh
Ras
Graham
Pugh
Texas
Town welcomed several visitors from nearby towns today
Sam Pate of Harvey, George Saxon from Reliance, Luther Hensarling of Coleview, Marvin Eliott of Tabor and others were seen in the city. Mrs. W. T. James, Miss Maggie Threlkeld, Miss Margaret Swanson, John McCallum Sr. and Jr., and others arrived or departed for visits or business. Douglass Houston traveled to Dallas for a relative’s death. A chestnut mare is for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pate
Harvey
George Saxon
Reliance
Luther Hensarling
Coleview
Marvin Eliott
Tabor
J. L. Hensarling
Wellborn
W. T. James
Rusk
Maggie Threlkeld
Union Hill
Waco
Margaret Swanson
Houston
John McCallum Sr
John McCallum Jr
Near Tabor
L. Stephan
Calvert
J. T. Adams
Rose Helipold
Franklin
J. E. Mathis
Local residents visit relatives in nearby cities
A string of local residents including John Slaughter, Jack Conoway, Amon Williams, Miss Ida McCullough, J. Q. Adams, J. P. Adams, Mrs. J. L. Hensarling, Mrs. Glenn Flinn, Mrs. H. H. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. George Upright, M. Cook, L. B. Williams, Mrs. P. A. Reed, Guy M. Beard, Miss Margaret Merchant, Miss Anita Park, and Miss Jessie Watson were noted traveling to cities such as Marlin, Rock Prairie, Cottonwood, Christine, Zulch, Georgetown, Houston, Franklin, Waco, Steep Hollow, Mexia, and Millican to visit relatives or attend district court and ties in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slaughter
Reliance
Callie Kern
Marlin
Jack Conoway
Fenie Graham
Rock Prairie
Amon Williams
Coleview
Joe Sample
Cottonwood
Ida McCullough
Christine
J. Q
J. P. Adams
Zulch
J. L. Hensarling
Wellborr
Glenn Flinn
Georgetown
H. H. Williamson
College
George Upright
Houston
M. Cook
Steep Hollow
Williams
P. A. Reed
Hearne
Guy M. Beard
Franklin
George Sorrell
Waco
Margaret Merchant
Visitors from Rock Prairie and beyond at city homes
Pinkney Graham and Miss Lucille from Rock Prairie visited the city today. T. H. Haynes of Groesbeck arrived to visit George P. Edge. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hughes of Hearne spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Bethea. Miss Mary McInnis returned from Palestine. Mrs. E. R. Williams has returned to Dallas after a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Winkler from Hollingsworth County visited. Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Drummond and daughter Pearl were visitors from Cottonwood. Eugene Suber returned to Pecos after visiting his mother. Miss Pearl Brown returned to Houston after visiting C. H. Lewis. Mrs. Henry Brown and Juanita moved to Waco with her husband. Mrs. Winnie Terrebonne returned to Morgan City La after visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kopecky
Rye
J. J. Pipkin
J. E. Bullock
Holligan Chapel
Prof
B. Trussell
Wellborn
William Hudspeth
Tabor
A. A. Dean
W. H. McVey
Minter Springs
M. G. Buchanan
Harvey
Ona Williams
A. R. Parker
Virgil McVey
Minnie Foster
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
James Henry
Charles Thomas
Wheelock
P. W. Smith
Fort Worth
BE. D. Reed
Houston
T. R. Josey
Hempstead
L. O. Campbell
Mart
Villa Maria Academy
Burt Adams
Oakwood
J. H. Suber
Betty McVey
Fountain
M. E. Weaver
Marlin
Pinkney Graham
Lucille
Rock Prairie
T. H. Haynes
Groesbeck
George P. Edge
Harris
W. B. Hughes
Hearne
Lamar Bethea
Mary McInnis
Margaret Boulware
Palestine
E. R. Williams
Dallas
H. A. Winkler
Hollingsworth County
B. B. Hawes
W. G. Drummond
Miss Pearl
Cottonwood
Eugene Suber
Pecos
Miss Pearl Brown
C. H. Lewis
Henry Brown
Juanita
Waco
Winnie Terrebonne
Morgan City
M. Bonneville, Jr
Reward Offered For Brown Mare At Koppe Bridge
A $10.00 reward is offered for a five year old brown mare branded BV on the shoulder with one eye out. Last seen near Koppe bridge. Contact T. R. Batte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppe Bridge
T. R. Batte
H. T
L. C
J. M Saladiner
Pryan
Masquerade Ball Set by O D H S Lodge at Kur ten
The O D H S Lodge announces its second annual masquerade ball at Kur ten on February 6 with admission 50 cents and ladies free. All invited. W Hedtke serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. H. S. Lodge
Kurten
W. Hedtke
Death of Mrs Edna Minkert in Bryan Texas
Mrs Edna Minkert longtime Bryan resident died at 8 15 p m January 19 1914 at her son O E Minkert home in Corpus Christi She was born December 25 1843 in Yazoo County Mississippi and lived in Bryan since 1867 She taught in a private school was active in First Baptist Church Eastern Star and United Daughters of the Confederacy Survived by four children and a brother funeral conducted by Dr M R Weaver local Eastern Star Chapter attended in a body
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Edna Minkert
Eastern Star
Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy
O. E. Minkert
Corpus Christi
C. A. Minkert
Houston
J. G. Minkert
C. FE. Minkert
Mary Vanney
A. B. Gardner
Greenville
T. D. Montrose
O. T. Toombs
Clayton
M. R. Weaver
J. N. Thomas
Death of W C Wilcox Pioneer Bryan Resident
William C Wilcox aged 71 died Thursday January 22 1914 in Navasota after pneumonia. Born in Salem Mississippi August 20 1842 he moved to Texas in 1850 living in Columbia Bryan and Navasota. He served as Civil War courier and later lived in Bryan for over forty years. He leaves a wife two daughters and three brothers. Funeral in Bryan with A O U W and Confederate veterans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Wilcox
Navasota
Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox
Salem
Miss
Texas
Columbia
J. W. Leigh
Navy
Isota
N. M. Wilcox
Georgetown
W. W. Wilcox
C. H. Wilcox
Austin
Bryan
Christian Church
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Camp
J. B. Robertson
United Confederate Veterans
J. N. Thomas
The
J. E. Wallace
J. W. Garron
T. P. Boyett
C. BE. Jenkins
M. ™. Dansby
PD. C. Vick
A&M College Expands Rural Organization Department
The A and M College of Texas authorized hiring a leader for the new department of rural organization. The appointee will organize cooperative clubs and advise on rural marketing, spending most time in the field with farmers to secure fair prices. The aim is to extend expert services to adult citizens and extend college reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Rural Organization
A. & M. College of Texas
Puryear
A & M College
Bon College
Mit
Buchanan Bill Seeks 200 000 Seed Aid for Texas Flood Areas
Congress set January 29 for a hearing on the Buchanan bill to provide 200 000 dollars to buy seed for needy Texas farmers in flooded river bottom districts. Texas relief leaders and Representatives back federal aid, arguing similar payments have been made to other states and that the need is great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buchanan
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
House
Texas
Texas Relief Committee
Garrett
Real Estate Transfers In Millican And Brazos County
Several transfers recorded in Brazos County and Millican area. W A Smith acquires multiple parcels including parts of Millican blocks and southern land tracts totaling thousands in consideration. Gandy Shelton and others also deed 20 to 164.5 acres in Brazos County with varied prices. Texas Town Company and others list additional lots and leagues with stated payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Player
W. A. Smith
Millican
Lou Dawson
R. B. Dawson, Jr
A. B. Gandy
J. A. Gandy
Robert Stephenson League
Brazos County
A. W. Shelton
D. Corso
Consideraton
Texas Town
T Company
J. Stuckey
M'lucan
A. L. Ddrington
Joint Lette
Brazor
S&s
Fry
Building Concrete Curbs In Bryan Street Project
The Bryan Telephone contract to W 2 Company covers concrete curbs around a Washington street building by H. O'Brien. Workers shape the curb near the county road as court houses rise nearby. The project aims to improve the area and showcase public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W 2
H. O’brien
Washington
Quare
Three Holdups Plague William Benn In Chicago Night
William Benn was held up three times last night by highwaymen in Chicago. The final robber took all that remained after he had just left the police station reporting the earlier holdups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
William Benn
Unclear OCR Marriage Notices List With Names
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple marriage license references and names such as Ayers and Edna Graves, Faruggia and Marliams, Robinson and Griffin, Mae Payne and Ray, Saladin and La, and others. Details are jumbled with garbled spellings and dates, offering few readable facts beyond pairs of names and a collage of months and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Griffin
C. Forrest Jones
Re. Mae Payne
Wiley
Ray i
Giuseppe Saladin
Anna la
Celagero
Carmelia Monroe Watson Tog
Gracie al
Bank Safe Blown and Loot Taken at Humfrey Bank
Four or five men robbed the Merchants and Planters Bank at Humphrey Arkansas, blowing the safe after cutting the wires. The hotel occupants across the street were forced indoors by the blast while the robbery was completed around midnight, with $5330 taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Merchants and Planters Bank
Humphrey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rafe Griffith
Ae John Dyess
Henry’ Sheppard
Dolly Boyett
Bottom
J. P. Gilpin
Guy Beard
T. A. Hensarling
D. W. Spence
W. R. Fairman
Rockdale
Claude Boyett
T. T. Goodwin
Providence
Cy Koontz
Zack
Charlie Smith
J. W. Preston
Irene Beard
Corsicana
Mrs. H. &. Grimes
F. W. Locke
Ben Foster
Sam Jones
J. T. Cross
Edge
L. A. Hamilton
Will Jones
F. A. Capps
Mrs. A. Mitchell
Capt. C. C
R.S. Newsome
J. J. Jones
S. E. Locke
J. R. Howell
Anderson
Miss Pearl Lewis
Mrs. C. H., Lewis
Charley Conlee
Grimes County
J. D. Conlee
S. O. Scott
McKinney
A. & M. College
Maud Mayo
J. K. Pressnar
Newton Bringhurst
Alexandria
Nacogdoches
R. W. Howell
O. E. Saunders
G. M. Brandon
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Janet Leiser
Ben Marwill
George B. Butler
A. W. Boyder
C. H. B. Graham
J. P. Atkins
Gus Street, Jr
Anita Park
Mexia
Johnnie Torrence
Galveston
Gertrude Wilson
Dedice Hickan
J. E. Astin
J. B. Astin
G. G. Holman
Villa Mariacademy
Douglass Houston
Edna Jones
Comanche
W. J. Power
Tolar
Power
E. L. Barker
Homer Brewer
Clark
Caldwell
William O'Dea
College Station
Jessie Watson
Che
Congress
Uhicagtaa
Riole
Will Ayers
Edna Graves
Felice Faruggia
Menzia Mar
Liams
Robin George Robinson
C. H. West
Anna Jones
Rita Johnson
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