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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1923

Page

4

Personal mentions highlight visitors and travels in Bryan

Tuesday's Bryan Daily notes Willie Johnson and Mrs Johnson arriving from San Antonio to stay with his mother and several Houston visitors visiting relatives. The piece lists numerous guests, trips to Cameron, Calvert, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Houston, and Tyler, plus a few local events and a city editor appointment.

Willie Johnson San Antonio M. Johnson Robert Gordon Robert Jr Houston Gordon W. FE. Saunders T. J. Avera Star Products Co Cameron Bryan G. Ausebrook Hollis Allen el Paso George Stallworth Willys Foote E. F. Parks & Co Port Arthur Austin E. Burges Washington Street Burges H. G. Jr PD. F. Saunders L. L. McInnis Janie Astin Hearne O. H. Astin Pauline Martin W. L. Zulch Jane Keefer I. E. Bethke North Zulch J. N. Sramek Dorothy Marie Susie Andert Smetana Luther Johnson Tyler L. M. Johnson W. B. Baker Artie Lou Smith Reliance Laura Bell Roten Brazos County E. J. Fountain Country Club Irene Risser Bonham Ralph Risser Bettie Boyle D. D. Wasbinder Pittsburg Penn R. M Nail Sr M. B Lamar N. B. Tucker Nava L. H. B. Sbisa

Damage and travel notes from Monday's Daily across Brazos County

Sunday wind caused considerable damage at Wheelock with several houses blown down. Mrs. A B Carr visits Dallas and plans a Arkans visit with H J Schlaffley of Carlyle Illinois. Various locals report rain, visits, and trips including Brazos Bottom drive for crop prospects and returns from Normangee Hearne Cameron Ennis and other towns.

Wheelock A. B. Carr Dallas John &K. Carr Carr Arkane H. J. Schlafley Carlyle Ill Ozark Mountain Erick Fletcher Normangee Fletcher Howard Baldwin Ernest Harden Ernest Jr Yoakum Oak McKenzie Mrs. Baldwin Harden McKenzie Maxine Jette Hearne Cameron Walter Armstrong Tabor Bryan A. S. McSwain F. W Chas. EF. Locke A. H Leidigh College Mable Edwards Emporium Kansas Willie Belle Johnson Waco Brazos Varisco New Orleans Mgor Tyler Haswell Sam B. Wigan Joe Howard Brazos Jack Doane Ennis Dor Doane F. E. Hood Houston Roy Long Navaote Mr. and

Bryan residents mingle at church, visits, and family news

Mrs. W R Fairman and Mrs S A Long stay at Bryan Hospital after an operation. Mrs M W Sims and Miss Gertrude Sims travel to Chautauqua, N Y for summer the fourteenth year. Local visits include Mrs J R Fain and Miss Mary Goodson at Riverside Brazos Bottom and Chautauqua preparations. Grandmother Goodson 94 healthy. Reports of rains at Benchley and Beachey. Obituary notes for U M Williams Jr. and attendances by many Bryan residents.

W. R. Fairman S. A. Long Bryan Hospital M. W. Sims Gertrude Sims Chautauqua N. Y Pattie Sims Dallas Sims L. E. Finney San Antonio First Baptist Church W. C. Davis Franklin F. L. Henderson Caldwell M. O. Locke Eastland Bryan W.B. Roman Locke Houston John H. Allen A. J. Darnell I. B. Welch Midway J. F. Curd Millican L. M. Haltom Benchley Jess Cook Richard Ratcliff Galveston Willie Rogers Carnegie Library Teague Rob Roberts Onah Astin McKinney Florence Perkins Join Peyton Beachey

Local visitors and families gather for Hood’s Brigade reunion

James Sullivan of College Station visited Bryan on business. Mrs. S. A. Long’s daughter Mrs. W. R. Fairman rests Easy after appendicitis and tumor operation at Bryan hospital, as Edwin Crenshaw also recovers from a similar surgery. Various relatives and veterans from Rockdale Fort Worth and Teague visit Bryan, attend Hood’s Texas Brigade reunion, and travel between Bryan Ashland and Hood’s reunion sites.

James Sullivan College Station S. A. Long W. R. Fairman Bryan Hospital Edwin Crenshaw J. Ralph Wade Beaumont John A. Boriskie Ed Hedlicka Wade John A.boriskie Hood J. B. Richards Rockdale James B. Briggs Ft. Worth J J. Tatum C. B Thompson Harvey Bright Light Free Baptist Church J. P. Brown BR. V. Whitaker Fort Worth D. A. Smith Brazos County Tippecanoe City Ohio W. W. Harris Ashland Miss San Alex Harris Kk. C. Harley Allen Farm Bryan Texas Brigade Harley 35Th Alabama Regiment George RK. Branch George Jr Juanita Teague Albert J. Buchanan Frances Gussie Branch Howard Barry Navasota Captain Barry Hood's Brigade Ralph Howell East 27Th Street W. E. Astin Hearne Joe Wilson Kurten Artie Wilson J. Nelson Mize Grimes County

Pure protection policy with the Guarantee Fund Life Assn

The text indicates a life insurance policy offer with the Guarantee Fund Life Assurance Association, Omaha Nebraska. Agent named Winifred Carroll promotes the policy as a secure protection option.

Fetter Life Assn Omaha Neb Winifred Carroll

Heavy hail damages crops near Navasota and Scout camp

Hail fell in central parts of the county causing crop losses in Courtney, Harmony, and near Anderson including cotton and corn. Wind injuries were reported in Harmony and a flood washed out the Boy Scout camp dam at Spring Creek, with repairs underway and the pool slated to reopen soon.

Courtney Mickie Harmony Anderson Road L&g. N Anderson Spring Creek Navasota Examiner-Review

Negro Chapel Saved by Members Efforts

The Allen M. E. Chapel was saved from sale to satisfy a Grant Lumber Co. judgment after raising 1150 dollars from gifts and other means. The funds will be applied to the debt with notes for the remaining balance over four and a half years, paid quarterly. An ad promotes Herbine as a digestive tonic.

Allen M. E. Chapel Grant Lumber Co

Penny Social at Wellborn First Baptist Church

The Wellborn First Baptist women host a penny social at the church on July 18. Attendees receive free cream and cake and donate a penny for each year of life into gift boxes. Twelve tables represent birth months and guests will sit at their birth month table. Proceeds support church expenses. ages kept confidential. Open invitation to Bryan residents.

First Baptist Church Wellborn Bryan

Methodist Women Donate $25 to Negro Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church met with President Mrs. J. N. Goodwin and Secretary Mrs. H. N. Cochran. They donated 25 dollars to the African Methodist church to help pay its indebtedness and prevent sale at auction. The Young Woman's Missionary Society joined the general society as Group No. 5, with Mrs. A. K. Brown as chairwoman.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church J. N. Goodwin H. N. Cochran African Methodist Church Young Woman's Missionary Society General Society A. K. Brown

McCulloch Finds Upbeat Outlook After Market Tour

W. I. McCulloch returned from a ten day buying trip to the furniture markets in Chicago and Grand Rapids with several cars of new stock. He notes a slight price rise over last season and says nationwide prosperity justifies the heavy purchases by buyers from all sections. He was encouraged by local crop conditions and bumper prospects along his route through the corn belt.

W. I. McCulloch Chicago Grand Rapids

Police chief thanks Bryan Boy Scouts for aid

Chief of Police W S Martin commends the Bryan Boy Scouts for aiding in parking and assisting visitors during Hood's Texas Brigade events in Bryan. He notes their valuable help and usefulness to him and to guests.

W. S. Martin Boy Scouts Bryan Hood Texas Brigad

Teething Babies Ease With McGee's Elixir

Heat worsens teething pain and stomach upset for infants. McGee's Baby Elixir claims to soothe the stomach and bowels, easing discomfort. Priced 35c and 60c, sold by all druggists. Advert.

McGee

Fermiers to Tour States of the North by Auto

Professor and Mrs. Fermier with four children plan a northern automobile trip starting today from College Station. The tour will pass through Indiana, the Fermiers' home state, and Michigan, Mrs. Fermier’s native state, with several stops along the route.

Fermiers North College Station Tex E. J. Fermier Florence George Emilie Bertha Indiana Michigan Fermier

Delighful Barbecue Hosted by Wipprechts at Brazos Bottom

Mr and Mrs Walter Wipprecht host a barbecue today on their farm in the Brazos Bottom. Guests include family and officials from the Fiscal Department of A and M College led by Mr Wipprecht, head of the department.

Walter Wipprecht Brazos Department of A. and M. College Wipprecht

Rancher John D Conlee Injured By Durham Bull

J D Conlee suffered a fractured right leg above the knee after being attacked by a large Durham bull he was leading on his ranch west of town near Bryan about four miles west. Doctors say the injury is not serious and he expects to be on crutches in two or three days.

J. D. Conlee Bryan

Funeral for Baby U M Williams Jr in Bryan

Mr and Mrs U M Williams of El Paso arrived with the body of their infant son U M Jr who died in El Paso Friday June 29 Funeral services were held at 4 o clock this afternoon at the home of Mrs S H Franklin Rev H C Willis pastor First Methodist church conducted the services

A. J. Buchanan Lucy Harrison University of California, Berkley Harrison A. D. Alexander Ennis Bryan U. M. Williams, Jr W. M. Williams Paris U. M. Miliams el Paso U. M. Jr S. H. Franklin H. C. Willis First Methodist Church

Fourth of July Fireworks Accident Injures A. Ware

A. Ware sustained an injury to his right eye while lighting fireworks for his children on the Fourth. The damage is not serious, but he wears an eye patch and will do so for some time.

A. 8. Ware Mr. Ware

Parker-Astin Hardware Company Increases Capital Stock

Secretary of State Sidney L. Stapes announced Parker-Astin Hardware Company of Bryan has amended its charter increasing capital stock from 60000 to 100000 dollars.

Parker-Astin Hardware Company Sidney L. Stapes Parker-Astin Hardware Company of Bryan

Rainfall in Bryan Reaches .61 Inches Sunday

Bryan rainfall measured Sunday afternoon at .61 inches per gauge readings from the C. R. Gardner Insurance Agency. The moisture adds to local totals as showers pass through the area.

Bryan C. R. Gardner Insurance Agency

Citrus Talk Highlights Opportunities for Rio Grande growers

The Extension Service luncheon in Ibisa Hall featured Dr. W W Yothers from Orlando discussing citrus prospects in the Rio Grande Valley. He spoke on frost control windbreaks water supply and insect disease management, noting high local engagement at Short Courses versus Florida meetings. Group No 2 led by A P Swallow arranged the program with patriotic decorations and brief talks from Extension staff and W B Cook of the I G N R R.

Ibisa Hall A. L. Ward Group No. 2 A. P. Swallow W. W. Yothers U. S Orlando Fla Rio Grande Valley Florida Yothers Dallas L. G. Bryan Margarite Stephens Dora Barnes O. 0. Henderson Parker Carroll Allie Conway Marguerite Stephens G. L. Crawford R. W. Persons C. M. Evans W. Bb. Lanham W. B. Cook

Parks & Co. Undertaking Firm Reopens Under Parks

Advertisement announces the reopening of the E. F. Parks & Co. undertaking establishment. O. J. Parks takes direct control with C. S. Warren, a veteran licensed embalmer, handling technical matters. The firm previously operated Buchanan Moore business with Parks, James later acquiring the undertak ing portion, while Parks retained furniture and buggy lines.

E. F. Parks & Co Buchanan-Moore Parks W. T. James Mr. Park O. J. Parks C. S. Warren

Methodists De Molay Tie In Exciting County Game

A large crowd watched the De Molay and Methodist teams tie an 8 to 3 contest at Allen Field after darkness halted play in the fifth inning. Errors plagued both sides while Wade Cox faced heavy umpiring pressure as Rev H C Willis celebrated the tie. a rematch is set for August 22. The Presbyterians and Free Baptists were slated to play that evening.

Methodist DE Molay de Molay Methodist Guy F. Boyett Sergeant Jones Methodists Allen Field Wade Cox Rev H. C. Willis Preacher Tatum Earl

Girls Purse Found at Fin-Feather Club Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it helps a weak child regain strength. The copy suggests worms drain vitality and a dose or two can restore health. Priced at 35 cents and sold by druggists.

Fin-Feather Club Roten

Old Citizens Spend Day Visiting Here On Route To Waxahachie

Mr and Mrs E B Lomax visited Bryan after seven years away en route from Houston to Waxahachie. He praised the town andits people and contrasted local Sabbath observance with scenes from their previous city.

Waxahachie E. B. Lomax Bryan Houston

Extension service honored at watermelon and barbecue buffet

Mrs. M. M. Daugherty and Miss Helen Higgins hosted a buffet supper for the extension service staff at the Daugherty home in College Park. The menu featured barbecued chicken lettuce tomatoes pickles Saratoga chip potatoes coffee lemonade and ice cold watermelon. Guests included Director and Mrs. T. O. Walton and numerous local residents and staff members.

M. M. Daugherty Helen Higgins Extension Service Mildred Horton Myrtle Murray Dora Barnes Bernice Claytor Maggie Barry Edith M. Andrews Mary Jessie Stone Bennie Campbell Helen Swift Sallie Hill Gertrude Blodgett Mamie Lee Hayden Jennie Camp Bess Edwards Lilla Graham Bryan Chas, Harbin Paul Walser Horace Kerr D. B. Wilson Margaret Stephens Jimmie McKenzie Clara Sullivan

Snow Lintment touted for insect bite swelling relief

Ballard's Snow Lintment claims to counteract insect venom and ease irritation. Offered in three sizes at 80c 60c and 1.20 dollars per bottle.

Ballard

For Sale Gin and Houses at Steel's Store Texas

Domenick Angona lists property: a gin 20 by 64, engine room 26 by 28, seed house 18 by 50, a four room house, and one acre land on the switch at Steel's Store Texas. Asks 6000 dollars.

Steel's Texas Domenick Angona

Beers Transferred to New Orleans Cotton Office

John B Beers cotton classing expert with U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics is reassigned from Texas to the federal board of cotton examiners in New Orleans He leaves today or Wednesday Mrs Beers and children stay in Bryan until September 1 then move to join him in New Orleans

John B. Beers U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics Texas Extension Service Board of Cotton Examiners New Orleans

Miss Seale Honored At Home Before Sister Zonnie's Wedding

Miss Vivian Seale hosted her Sunday school class at her First Methodist Church in honoring her sister Miss Zonnie Seale who is to be married. The event occurred Monday afternoon at the Seale home.

Texas proposal for state highway system and new tax

Texas lawmakers push a constitutional amendment to create a state controlled highway system. The measure would authorize ad valorem and excise taxes to retire bonds and set an election for July 1923 with official ballots. A $5000 appropriation funds proclamation and publication costs.

State of Texas State of Texas L. Staples

Chamber of Commerce carries on routine business this week

The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met this morning with directors present including J. M. Gordon and Mayor Tyler Haswell. Reports covered L. G. N. motor car service, Hood's Brigade Reunion success, Allen Academy building, and a highway amendment vote on July 28 with open Eagle columns for opinions.

Bryan and Brazos County Academy Bryan Lee J. Rountree M. E. Wallace C. L. Benson S. E. Eberstadt

Boy Scouts Hike to Wixon Lake July 9 14 Bryan

Bryan scouts are ordered on a week long hike from July 9 to July 14. Cars depart from the courthouse lawn at 7:00 AM Monday. Each scout pays 5 for camp expenses and must bring specified personal equipment and safety items.

Boy Scouts Bryan Court House C. G. Walker Charles Griesser Delca Stephan Bottling Works J. Webb Howell Jess Conlee Sam Crenshaw Boy Scout Organization W. S. Barron

Ruth Marie Pratt to Everett Conn Gibbs Wed In Temple

Mrs Jessie T Pratt announces the marriage of her daughter Ruth Marie to Mr Everett Conn Gibbs on Sunday July 1 1925 in Temple Texas. The couple will reside at Harden Apartments Waco after July 10th.

Bryan Mr. Gibbs W. F. Gibbs Jessie T. Pratt Ruth Marie Everett Conn Gibbs Temple Texas

Dr J N Goodwin Internal Medicine Listing

Dr J N Goodwin practiced internal medicine and diseases of children in Smith Building with office and residence phone numbers 493 and 295 respectively.

Smith Building

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NEGRO MR. McCulloch Martin John D. Gonlee MR. Beers HOUSE Adv P. O W. W. Hall Eagle Office Chamber Commerce Wixon Lake Mon
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