Aviators Praise Bryan Visit and Hospitality
Lieutenant McMennemy of Ellington field thanked Secretary Eberstadt and Bryan citizens for their hospitality to visiting aviators. He praised the city and landing station, noted no marker need be placed, and said no aircraft would be up Sunday through Wednesday due to his upcoming wedding. He promised a future honeymoon visit with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMennemy
Corps of
Cross Country Flyers
Ellington Field
Eberstadt
Commercial Club
Ellington
Bryan
Field
Baptist Ladies Conclude Session in Hearne Meeting
The Baptist Women’s Auxiliary afternoon session opened at 1 30 led by President Mrs George Adams. Dallas secretary Mrs A F Beddo spoke on the group’s Texas work while Mrs J W Byars urged child training and religious readiness for future wars. New officers elected were recording secretary Mrs Finch Gary Bremond and corresponding secretary treasurer Mrs H L McKnight Hearne was chosen as next meeting site with visitors from Hearne Steep Hollow and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women’s Auxiliary
George Adams
A. F. Beddo
Dallas
Baptist Women of Texas
J. W. Byars
Waco
Finch Gary
Bremond
H. L. McKnight
Cottonwood Church
T. C. Westbrook
G. M. Sisson
C. A. Griessenbeck
MecNew
Hearne
R. W. Lindsey
Steep Hollow
Mark Watson dies of pneumonia at Bryan Baptist academy
Mark Watson a student at Bryan Baptist academy died in the boys dormitory at 7 35 this morning after a weeklong illness with pneumonia He was 19 son of Rev and Mrs Isaiah Watson of Bryan and had lived there since childhood He was member of the Baptist church and left a large circle of friends Survived by parents and several brothers and sisters with one brother in the navy and a sister in West Texas The community expresses deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Mark Watson
Bryan Baptist Academy
Isaiah Watson
Bryan
The
Baptist Church
West
Texas
Substitute for Nasty Calomel Dodson’s Liver Tone Ad
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains favor. Advertisers praise it as safe pleasant tasting and purely vegetable. A bottle costs a few cents and money back guaranteed if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation without the next day discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Ork
Locals and Personalities Brighten City Scene
Daily Eagle notes visitors and residents in city today. Many came from Harvey Brazos bottom Wellborn Wheelock Hallettown and other nearby areas. Occasional travel to Hearne Houston Galveston and Navasota is mentioned along with local errands and social visits.
Steep Hollow News Recaps Winter Sundays and Local Happenings
Steep Hollow reports no Sunday school or community meetings due to cold weather and measles affecting attendance. Local residents Mrs. Esker Martin and family visited Bryan, Katie Henry visited Parker family, Rev. Leutwylder preached at Kurten, Red Cross members knit for soldiers, Anna Holland improves after surgery, and Steep Hollow girls defeated Bryan high in basketball with a home entertainment by the Holligans. Prof Crenshaw visited from Clarence Bullock as he aids his mother in illness at Camp Travis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Esker Martin
W. C. Carroll
Bryan
Katie Henry
Wheelock
J. J. Parker
J. Leutwylder
Kurten
Red Cross
Anna Holland
Bryan Hospital
Bryan High School
Will Holligan
Phelan Crenshaw
Wellborn
Clarence Bullock
Camp Travis
W. P. Bullock
Tabor Notes On Farm Work And Illness
Tabor reports farmers starting spring land work while dry weather persists. Mr. Vance leaves school for sister Mrs. O Neal's death. No school rest of the week but resumes. Miss Edna Harris recovers from German measles epidemic in the area. Miss Fenie Graham ill. Ralph Rudasill’s daughter Udell very sick with pneumonia. Earl Pres…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Vance
O'Neal
Edna Harris
Harris School
Fenie Graham
Ralph Rudasill
Udell
Earl Pres
Brazos County Thrift Stamp Committees Named
Chairman B H Astin names committees to organize thrift stamp sales in Bryan for local lodges and groups. Leaders plan clubs from $1,000 down to $25, urging patriotic support and firm commitment when called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Astin
Brazos County
Bryan
R. A. Harrison
O. E. Saunders
Brazos Union Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. T. Austin
Royal Arch Masons
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knights Templar
Carpenters’ Union
Sons of Herman
Knights of Pythias
E. J. Fountain
L. L. McInnis
Notable locals gather for community welfare and visits
A report from Great Lakes notes improving pneumonia patient Nal. Red Cross ladies met at Tabor Thursday. interest in relief work grows. Schools provided a program for the welfare club Friday night. Visitors from Edge included Leathers, Trav Beard, Ollie Orr and families. Singer John Whitten wed Sunday. congratulations extend. Mrs. Bessie Lawrence of Bryan spent the weekend with sister Mrs. W. H. Benbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nal
Great Lakes
Illinois
Red Cross
Tabor
Edge
Mr. Leathers
Trav Beard
Ollie Orr
Cottonwood
John Whitten
Bessie Lawrence of
Bryan
W. H. Benbow
Farmers Plowing Amid Freezes Foresee Good South Texas Crop
The Harvey community notes recent freezes followed by warm spells improving soil for plowing while predicting a strong crop year for south Texas. Mrs Lily Davidson and Miss Mary Mann visited, with a social gathering hosted by Dr and Mrs Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Dame Nature
South Texas
W. L. Powers
Red Cross
Harvey
Professor Ford
Wellborn
Ford
Obituary of Dr. Thomas L. Todd Pioneer Texas Doctor
Brazos county mourns Dr. Thomas Londsey Todd who died January 19 at his Runnels county home. Born February 10, 1859 in Lowndes county Alabama, he moved to Texas in 1869 and spent most of his life in Brazos. Survived by wife, children, three sisters and two brothers, he was known as a loyal, stainless man who gave selflessly to patients and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Thomas Londsey Todd
Runnels County
Dr. Todd
Lowndes County
Alabama
Texas
Mary Sawyer
J. H. McCullough
J. W. Benson
Call
Floyd
Irvin Todd
Todd
Desertions Hit German Navy Says Lieutenant
A German lieutenant reports deep discontent in the fleet with serious revolts mainly among mine sweepers, signaling greater unrest than in the army. He cites substantial mutiny risk across units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stettinius Named Munitions Supervisor for Army Purchases
Edward Stettinius of New York was authorized as surveyor general for all army purchases and to buy for all departments. The appointment consolidates the war departments and acts as the administration's answer to a pending munitions bill in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Stettinius
New York
Stettinius
War Departments
Senate
Disturbances in Germany Raise Tension in Rhine Districts
Reports from Holland note renewed disturbances in Germany with several outbreaks in the Rheinish industrial districts. Troops with machine guns have been ordered to Mulheim on the Rhine opposite Cologne, but no details are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Holland
Mulheim
Rhine
Cologne
Marriage Licenses and Couples Listed in Brief
John A. Kopecky and Christina Shulack, H. R. Brayton and Miss Louise Gus tavus C. A. Hartsfield and Ellen Beal appear in a local marriage license notice detailing multiple couples awaiting formal ceremony or license validation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kopecky
Christina
Shulack
H. R. Brayton
Louise Gustavus
C. A. Hartsfield
Ellen Beal
Sheriff Leonard Morehead and County Treasurer Gainer Named
In a local notice Sheriff Leonard Morehead is listed along with County Treasurer W. W. Gainer for the official duties. The document confirms their positions and recognition in the county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard E. Morehead
W. W. Gainer
Lost on Main Street Gold Cuff Buttons Reward
Lost Saturday on Main Street a set of gold cuff buttons without initials. Return to Sanders Bros for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders Bros
S.C. White Leghorns For Eggs Advert
Eggs from high record laying strain priced 2.00 per 15 5.00 per 45 10.00 per 100 Four pens entered in the Texas A and M egg laying contest Led all Leghorns for December and second in the overall contest For feed consumed White Leghorns furnish the most eggs Money must accompany orders Address The Little Farm Jordan T Lawler College Highway Owner Bryan Texas Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A
Jordon T. Lawler
College Highway
Bryan
Texas
Tanlac credited with restoring Ed Edwards’s health
Ed Edwards of Denver says Tanlac revived him after a two month decline from grippe and near bed rest. He recovered weight, appetite, sleep, and strength after four bottles, and praises the remedy highly. Sold locally by N A Stewart, J P Royder, Moore Payne, Terrell Brothers, and J K Presnal.
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Tanlac
Ed Edwards
23Rd Street
Denver
Col
Edwards
Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Edwards
Taniac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. P. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Allenfarm
Terrell Brothers
Tabor
J. K. Presnal
Ady
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T. B. Smith
Reliance
R. B. Blanton
Coleview
D. C
O. L. Andrews
John T. Dyess
City
A. J. Searcy
Hearne and
Jacob Fuchs
Brazos Bottom
J. N. Vernon
Zulch
Madison County
J. L. Broach
Co. A. Robinson
J. J. Pipkin
W. D. Yardley
W. S. Mial
R H. Haltom
Benchley
Albert Hanneman
Marlin
C. B. Hensarling of
R. R. Ellis
Houston
Columbus
Alec McCallum
Ella Erwin
Hempstead
T. M. Ewing
Ollie Emmet
M. L. Meyers
Somerville
Tom Hamilton of
Teague
J. R. Tatum
C. M. Evans
A. and M. College Extension Department
R. H. Grant
the Brazos Bottom
G. D. Tucker
Rafe German
Rock Prairie
I. M. Cook
S. G. Davidson
George H. Dunn
J. M. Atkins
W. J. McDonald
Macy
Sam Cavitt
S. A. Long
Roxie
Ring 42
Robert Armstrong
J. P. Gilpin
M. B. Lasters of
Kurton
George Stephan
Galveston
R. R. Burns
Grimes County
George Jones
Joe B. Walker
A. A. Dean
George Henry
Sam James
Cross
J. B. Gliessner
Calvert
J. W. Sheppard
Mabel Castles
Miss Juliett
T. B. Martin
Mrs. Berry Risinger
Birdie Risinger
E. D
John Eastman
Ruby Walker
Navasota
Mrs. Burkhalter
J. M. Williams
Green's Prairie
W. G. Curry
Lizzie and
Ada Belle
George Morgan
A. and M. Longhorn
Ben Looney
the Texan
State University
John Robertson
J. T. Casimer
Sadie McNutt
Annie Lovett
Pearl Pierce
J. T. Jetton
Annie Hanna
R. L. Jones
Eagle
James Cooper
Ed. Carle
Miss Dymple
Marvin Baker
Tahor
Rex Beach
Colonial
Colonial Tomorrow
Griesser’s Bakery
I. S. Jenkins
W. C. Davis
Franklin
Paul Dansby
F. C. Oliver
M. F. Dansby
T. L. Todd
J. A. Burton
S.C
Edward
National Salvage
Builtins
Bryan, Tex
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