Application for Probate of Will in Brazos County
Notice to interested parties that E R Lloyd and M B Easters filed in Brazos County Court a petition for probate of Maggie L Lawless deceased and letters testamentary to be heard at the July term beginning the third Monday 1918 at Bryan Texas. Interested parties may appear and contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Maggie L. Lawless
E. R. Lloyd
M. B. Easters
Brazos County
Bryan
A. D
H. C. Ferguson
Clerk
Advertising for Herbine Liver Cleanser and Purifier
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a liver stimulant and stomach toner to purify the bowels. It claims health benefits and lists a price of 60 cents, with M. H. James as the seller.
Probate of Will in Brazos County for B A Hugghins
Mrs Lovie Hugghins petitions Brazos County Court for probate of the last will and testament of B A Hugghins deceased and for letters testamentary. The hearing is set for the term beginning July third 1918 at Bryan Texas Court House. Interested parties may appear and contest the application.
Town visitors from Steep Hollow and Cottonwood
J. M. Cook and F. B. Martin arrived from Steep Hollow this morning. G. P. Edge came in from Cottonwood for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
F. B. Martin
G. P. Edge
Cottonwood
Wrecking Trains Near Nashville Claims 25 to 35 Dead
Twenty five to thirty five people are believed killed in two Nashville Tennessee passenger trains colliding near Nashville. Fifty to seventy five are injured with reports of the entire crew killed. Most victims are said to be African American aboard the Memphis bound/ Memphis bound service trains. Authorities and railroad officials coordinate rescue and casualty lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis
Here
Memphis
Christian Church Honors J. J. Ray Departing for Army Work
Officers and members of the First Christian church Bryan Texas honored James J. Ray who departs today for San Antonio to join army YMCA work. They held a farewell with songs and talks and adopted resolutions praising his service as secretary elder and Bible teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. J. Ray
San Antonio
Army Y. M. C. A
James J. Ray
Bryan
Texas
Brother Ray
Brandon 10 Enlist Supply Company Eyed For Local Recruiting
Brandon announces recruitment for a 29 man regimental supply company with roles including one saddler 19 wagoners one blacksmith and one cook. Enlistees must pass a medical exam meet army standards and be ages 18 to 45 non drafted unless deferred. Recruitment offices will be Brandon and Lawrence store with plans to publicize via speakers at picture shows and Eagle ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orge Brandon
Harley
Washington
Brandon
Brandon & Lawrence
United States
Eagle
Women members of Brazos Hobby Club join club list
The Brazos County hobby circle announces new members including Mrs. H. B. Brayton Mrs. W. H. Cole Miss Alma Robinson Mrs. E. M. Sims and many others. Names cover a wide range of local women embracing Mrs. W. S. Howell Mrs. Mary Beckwith Mrs. Kate Miller and dozens more in a public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Hobby Club
Brazos County
E. B. William
R. M. Wilson
Janie Zuber
P. M. Raysor
N. R. Newton
Dale Weddington
Wesa Weadington
Alice Wedlington
R. E. Jones
E. C. Blankenbacker
A. W. Wilkerson
Aubrey Wilkerson
F. W. Reed
David Reid
J. L. Reese
Willis Reynolds
5. C. Richardson
C. W. Richie
Mat Riordan
Women urged to register in last three days
A Bryan Texas appeal calls on women in Brazos County to register within three days to support democracy and defeat political corruption. The message, signed by Mrs M W Sims, urges action to help troops and prevent pro German suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
M. W. Sims
Ar gus German Weekly in Louisville Goes Out of Print
The Louisville Argus, one of the city’s oldest German language papers, halted publication with the note This is the last issue during the war. The weekly began publication 40 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville, Ky
Louisville Argus
Louisville
Local Visitors Reported in Town
J Harris from Cottonwood and T Guess of Zack were in the city this morning observing the area and meeting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harris
Cottonwood
Zack
Krus Wounded in Action Among Brazos County Marines
The Associated Press reports Private Joe H. Krus of Bryan rural route five is wounded in action with undetermined degree. He was the first Brazos county volunteer after the war declaration and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Krus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Krus
ACTIN
Associated Press
The
Eagle
Bryan
Brazos County
United States
Germany
A. M. Krus
Decherd Facts Debunk Anti Hardy Charges
Corsicana July 3 1918 a letter exposes claims that Rep Rufus Hardy opposed the administrations war policies as false. Telegrams from A S Burleson Postmaster General Washington say Hardy supported Wilsons nomination in 1912 and backed war measures, aiding passage of bills for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
The
Daily Sun
J E. Dercherd, Jr
Franklin
Deeherd
A. S.’ Burleson
Decherd
W. .M. Peck
Burleson
Washington
D. C
Rufus Hardy
W. F. Peck
Washington, D. C
W. M. Peck
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Hardy
A. S. Burleson
Brazos Wheat Yield Report Up to July First
The county agent notes over 200 bushels of wheat threshed by July 1 with T N Kirby leading at 86 bushels and QO L Wilcox close behind. Wheat is good quality and fair yield given late planting. Lawler Milling will grind if farmers plant. A fall campaign urges small wheat acreage to aid grazing and home bread supply. Northern Brazos reports good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beason
T. N. Kirby
QO. L. Wilcox
Lawler Milling Company
Brazos County Hobby Club Adds New Members
New members listed include Mrs. W. L. McCoghbrew, Mrs. E. E. Graham, Mrs. L. L. McInnis, Mrs. W. Pp. Bryan, Mrs. A. A. McKenzie, Mrs. H. L. McKnight, Miss Bernadine Mc Knight, Mrs. Lock McNeely, Mrs. W. A. Miller, Mrs. Fr Werka, Mrs. D. Mike, Mrs. Lee Mike, Miss Annie Dearing, Mrs. W. F.Miller, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Mrs. M. L. McCulloch, Mrs. F. L. Henderson, Mrs. Edgar Jones, Miss Marion Foote, Mrs. R. E. Swan coat, Mrs. Fred Vanoy, Misa May Vanoy, Mrs. Clarence Vick, Mrs. Dd. Cc. Vick, Mrs. A. J. Wagner, Mya. D. C. Demavet, Mrs. Jno Herrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Club
Brazos County
W. L. McCoghbrew
E. E. Graham
L. L. McInnis
W. Pp. Bryan
A. A. McKenzie
H. L. McKnight
Bernadine McKnight
Lock McNeely
W. A. Miller
Fr Werka
D. Mike
Lee Mike
Annie Dearing
W. F.miller
Mary Mitchell
M. L. McCulloch
F. L. Henderson
Edgar Jones
Marion Foote
R. E. Swancoat
Fred Vanoy
Misa May Vanoy
Clarence Vick
Dd. Cc. Vick
A. J. Wagner
D. C. Demavet
Jno, Herrington
McGee's Baby Elixir advertised for common infant ailments
An advertisement urges every home with a baby to keep McGee's Baby Elixir on hand for sour stomach wind colic diarrhea or summer illness. It claims a wholesome formula with no opium morphine or harmful drugs and lists prices 25 and 60 cents per bottle sold by M H James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Mrs Wilsons July 4 Greeting
Mrs Woodrow Wilson salutes the women of the nation for their vital role in the war effort. She says the struggle centers on humane and just aims and praises women for contributing their best to make the world free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
American flyer too eager to quit Italian command
The Italian commandant in Rome says American fliers have one fault they seek flight. They are never content to stay on the ground despite weather barrages or enemy chasers. Five were decorated by King Emmanuel but details of their exploits were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Emmanuel
Wilson consults cabinet on possible Siberia intervention
Washington July 6 President Wilson holds talks with Secretaries Lans ing Baker Daniels and Admiral Benson to consider American and allied military action in the Russian crisis. Allies have urged approval for intervention in Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Baker
Daniels
Admiral Benson
Siberia
Notice of Guardianship Hearing for Brazos County Minors
M S Edge has filed for letters of guardianship for Ruby Wheeler Geo Wheeler Chas Wheeler Teresk Wheeler Ege bert Imaree Wheeler Monek Wheeler and Florence Edge Wheeler. The Brazos County Court will hear the application at the next term beginning July third 1918 at Bryan Texas. Interested parties may appear and contest the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Ruby
Lee Wheeler
Geo
Ewell Wheeler
Chas
Teresk Wheeler
Egebert Imaree Wheeler
Monek Wheeler
Florence Edge Wheeler
M. S. Edge
Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
A. D
H. C. Ferguson
Brazes County
Dinner to Mr Wilkerson at St Andrew's vestry affair
The vestry of St Andrew's church hosted a chicken dinner for retiring treasurer A W Wilkerson at Fin Feather club last night at 8:30. Absent vestrymen were few. Guests included Wilkersons business associates such as K H Astin John M Lawrence Ed Crenshaw Jim Hare Fred Cavitt and Houston Cole. Rev H B Jamison presided and Prof J N Michie was elected to fill the vacancy with Tom Lawrence named treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkerson
St. Andrew’s Church
A. W. Wilkerson
Fin Feather Club
San Antonio
K. H. Astin
John M. Lawrence
Ed Crenshaw
Jim Hare
Fred Cavitt
City National Bank
Houston Cole
Bob Harrison
H. B. Jamison
Claydon Relatives Aid War Effort From Abroad
Normanagee resident Charles Claydon shows Eagle office pictures of armed relatives serving in the war. Nugent Claydon fights with French field artillery, while a niece Mabel works in munitions in England and a brother serves in wireless work in Egypt. Claydon is a former soldier and hopes for a swift end to the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claydon
Charles Claydon
Normangee
Eagle
Nugent R. Claydon
Bryan
France
Field Artillery
Mabel Claydon
England
Kodak
Egypt
Palestine
United States
Cures headaches biliousness and loss of appetite tonic
A historic line notes a fine tonic claimed to cure headaches biliousness loss of appetite and tired aching in the context of malaria or colds.
Bryan merchants urged to join the trade trip next week
The Bryan commercial club directors urged merchants to take cars on the Wednesday trip and ensure full occupancy. The plan includes inviting pastors and selecting two minute speakers while Eagle Print issues a four page circular for Friday distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Commercial Club
Sam Bilson
Eagle Print Company
Farmers’ Congress
Snow Liniment Helps Back Pain in Bent Work
A remedy ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as ideal for back stitches from hard labor in bent positions. It claims penetrating power to ease muscle strain and lists prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle. Sold by local retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
J W Sheppard Visited Ben With 666 Cures Chills and Fever
J W Sheppard of Ben was in town today promoting a preparation called 666 cures chills and fever. The note records his visit and the product claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sheppard
Ben
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B. A. Hugghins
Lovie Hugghins
H. O. Ferguson
Memphis Railroad
Christian Church
Suy
MIEN
Imierican Flier
President Johnson
War Department
Funston
Brazos Interurban
H. C. Fulgham
Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Company
H. O. Boatwright
E. H. Astin
A. M. Waldrop
Johnson
George Stephan
Express
Boyett
Daily Prayer
Senate
House of Congress
Eberstadt
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