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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
5
The 1925 Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Green Parrot Tea Room drew about 250 business leaders and guests. Dr. W Bizzell praised the event and urged expanded housing for A M College as enrollment nears 2250.
Cotton futures closed 5 or 6 points higher as a modest uptick. Local spot prices quoted at 22.84 cents middling basis.
Mrs P A Tardy a Leonard school teacher on Fin Feather road was injured on the school grounds when a child ran in front of her causing a fall into a ditch. She regained consciousness after about twenty minutes and a passing board member provided first aid. The left wrist was sprained not broken and she will miss no teaching duties.
Mr and Mrs John B Hood of Matagorda Plantation Jonestown Mississippi welcomed an 8 pound 12 ounce son at St Josephs Hospital The baby was named James Robertson Hood He is a direct descendant of Gen James Robertson founder of Nashville This is the couple's second son with their first named John Bell Hood III for his Confederate general grandfather
Hugo Lenz’s dog suspected of rab bite was confined after a week of illness. At A and M College veterinary staff diagnosed “dumb rabies” as the cause. No other dogs were reported bitten and officials expect no further spread.
The Senate today rejected an amendment to the postal pay and rate increase bill that would restore second class mail to 1920 rates. A separate proposal to set 1920 rates only for newspapers was also defeated.
County Agent C. L. Benson traveled to Edge on Wednesday to pursue ongoing club activities and support local organizations.
Britten Henderson, one of 15 Texas boys who earned Santa Fe trips to Chicago in 1924, won an additional $5 prize for best essay about his trip. The award was given by R. W. Persons of the State Extension Service at A and M College.
Mrs Philip Arbuckle hosted a Monday bridge gathering for seven tables to honor three visitors Mrs Waller T Burns Jr of Temple Mrs Horace Haydock of Philadelphia and Mrs Edward Burns of New York. Guests included Mr and Mrs D W Michaux and Mrs How ard F Smith with roses pink and crimson decor and a prize trophy for top scores. Descriptive notes from the Houston Chronicle reflect Valentine mood and refined hospitality.
Neeson Woods a 22 year old Yale Law School freshman shot and killed himself after firing twice at Mrs. Georgia Warder 28 of Bridgeport West Virginia. The tragedy followed her refusal to marry him. Mrs Warder was taken to a hospital in critical condition with a bullet through the head and another near the heart.
The Texas Senate approved reconciling with the House on a prison investigation by a 15 to 12 vote after reconsidering a prior rejection. The House subcommittee returned from Huntsville to begin the inquiry, led by Representative T. K. Irwin of Dallas who cited new disclosures from the Huntsville hearing.
Paris notes that Premier Herriott prevailed after a socialists threat and his own warning to resign if the Chamber did not vote for printing and posting his security speech against Germany. The measure passed by 540 to 32.
Committee report on 1924 financials shows balance on Jan 15 1924 of 2676.14, receipts 6146.00, disbursements 5709.65, ending cash on hand 3112.49 signed by M. M. Erskine chairman Ross Dean and Guy Harris.
Carl Peters on trial in Topeka city court pleads not guilty to acting as ex Governor Davis agent in alleged pardon sale involving Walter Grundy, embezzlement convict in Reno County Kansas.
S C Woitan of Fin-Feather road south of Bryan arrived in town on crutches to pay taxes. A cow fell on his leg last Sunday morning causing a badly bruised leg and crushed ankle. The leg remains painful and troublesome.
Illuminating gas from a broken main in West Scranton, traced to a surface accident, killed six members of Louis Horecsini's family includingMrs Horecsini and children Stanley five Upola eight Margaret three and a one year old. Other neighbors evacuated to fresh air.
Three young negro boys cleaned a yard near the Hi and T C depot. When one boy fell into a fifty foot well, neighbors lowered a garden hose for rescue. He emerged uninjured as the water depth did not fully submerge him and his clothes stayed dry.
David C. Dawson age 72 years 2 months 23 days died Tuesday night at 9 30 oclock at the family home in Bryan after a lingering illness Funeral services were held at 2 30 Wednesday from the family home conducted by Rev Wm N Sholl First Presbyterian Bryan Burial was in Steep Hollow Cemetery McCulloch Gordon Co undertakers He was born November 4 1850 in Florida came to Texas as a young man a longtime Brazos county farmer His wife died a month ago He is survived by four sons D R Dawson Millican Walter Dawson College Station Joe and Albert Dawson Bryan five daughters Mrs Cassie Mills Wilson Mrs Emma Dehart Steep Hollow Mrs Pearl Dement Lovell Okla Mrs Lula Barrow Bryan and Mrs Laura Jolly Bryan
In his annual report J E Covey, chairman of the City Development Committee, urges Bryan to aid Western Public Service to locate a central power station in Bryan to lower electricity costs for growth, and to acquire land east of town along Interurban rails for a city county park with a future interurban station. The plan envisions a playground, tourist camp revenues, and yearned transportation links for Bryan College Brazos County visitors.
Paris report says Gloria Swanson, the American silent film star, wed the Marquis de la Falaise de la Codray in a ceremony held today in Paris after weeks of filming in France.
A fragmented clipping shows a political move labeled first step in repealing a bar related issue. Mentions Ferguson and impeachment considerations with Senate work noted. Authorities seek to remove stigma surrounding the action.
In Austin on January 28 the Senate aborted a resolution to name a committee of means and methods, initiating steps to lift the impeachment bar on former governor James E. Ferguson. The move signals the start of procedures to remove the obstacle to impeachment.
In Edge, three years ago P S Mangum became principal and organized a 40-member club that launched a sweeping program. They built a modern community building, expanded school grounds, formed a Parent Teachers Association, and funded projects with bonds and a tax increase. The club later pursued state championships in club work and achieved top state honors.
Mr and Mrs J Webb Howell traveled to Houston this afternoon for a several days visit with relatives and friends.
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