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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1923

Page

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Bryan Interurban Case Seeks Habeas Corpus Release

G W Ingoldsby of Bryan Texas filed for habeas corpus in a Federal court contending illegal detention in the Nebraska penitentiary. He claims due process was denied and extradition from Texas was obtained by fraud after a Nebraska check forgery conviction.

G. W. Ingoldsby Associated Press Lincoln Neb Bryan Texas Nebraska United States G. W. Boyd J.C. Abercrombie Boyd L. E. Morehead Corsicana Normangee G. W. Moore Brazos County Grand Jury Morehead San Antonio Nebraska City Nebraska Penitentiary

Mrs Montetibama Dies At Country Home

Mrs Pitrino Montetibama 30 died Tuesday night at 10 at the family residence 13 miles west of Bryan. Survived by husband three sons two daughters and one brother. Funeral from St Anthony's Church Wednesday at 3 p m Rev B Bravo officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery MecCulloch Gordon Co in charge.

Miller Not Guilty Of Stabbing Schaffner Witness

Austin news item reports Tommie Belle one of four men killed in a Sealy street encounter last September. Testimony shows Miller not the man who stabbed Ernest Schaffner during the assault to murder trial. defense rested this morning.

Associated Press Austin Texas Tommie Belle Sealy John Miller Ernest Schaffner Miller

Death of Infant Mary Campise

Infant Mary Campise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Campise, died Monday at 4 pm at the family home fifteen miles south of Bryan. The funeral was arranged by McCulloch Gordon Co with services by Rev B Bras il at St Josephs church and burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Little Mary Campise Sam Campise Bryan McCulloch-Gordon Company B. Brasil St. Joseph's Church

Bandits Rob Three Oklahoma Banks in Two Towns

Four to five men in a masked driver robbed the First National Bank and Farmers' State Bank at Braman Oklahoma at 2 30 PM and escaped with 8000 to 10000 dollars. The car headed northeast toward Arkansas City Kansas as posses chased.

Oklahoma Associated Press Blackwell Okla First National Bank Farmers’ State Bank Braman Backwell Arkansas City Kansas

World Cotton Men Hope To Agree On Standards

Two dozen leading cotton men from across the country will meet in Washington to hear C R Taylor and J C Findlay of the Liverpool Cotton Association present proposed changes to the official U S cotton standards. The aim is universal standards through foreign nations and to implement agreed changes at the start of the August 1924 cotton year.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture C. R. Taylor J. C. Findlay Liverpool Cotton Association United States Liverpool Association

Milli can Community Club Holds July Meeting

The Milli can community club held its regular July meeting led by president Mrs A J Edwards. A Fourth of July picnic report showed ample finances for day expenses. Plans for Bra zos County Day were set, with a 25 member committee appointed to oversee transportation and related matters. District Agent A W Buchanan delivered a well received reading.

Bryan Dally Eagle Millican Millican Community Club A. J. Edwards Brazos County Buchanan A. W. Buchanan

Revival services bring nine conversions at Keith church

Rev. C. B. Thompson returned from Keith where he aided Rev. Luther Bounds in a ten day revival at the Free Baptist church. He preached and reports a real spiritual revival with nine conversions and others reclaimed to the Master. He will depart Friday for Unity church near Fort Worth for another ten day meeting.

C. B. Thompson Keith Luther Bounds The Free Baptist Church Rev. Thompson Unity Church Fort Worth

Firpo Knocks Out Willard in Eighth Round

Luis Firpo of Argentina knocked out Jess Willard in the eighth round of a 12 round heavyweight bout at Boyle's Thirty Acres before a crowd over 100000. The Argentine’s jaw blow ended Willard's bid to return to title glory as he fell for a ten count with 1 minute 55 seconds left in the round.

Associated Press Luis Firpo Jess Willard Kansas Boyle Luis Angel Firpo Willard Jack Dempsey

Allen Academy Receives Department of Education Commendation

Allen Academy, a leading preparatory school in the South, earned a high commendation from the Texas Department of Education for English work. A supervisor praised the exhibited papers as a genuine pleasure to examine and to keep for exhibition.

Allen Academy South State Department of Education Austin Apervisor Allen

Miss Caldwell Returns From Washington to Visit Home

Miss Estelle Caldwell daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Caldwell arrives from Washington D C where she attended school during the past year and will spend the vacation at home She was among the high grade students at Gallaudet College during the 1922 23 session and will return on September 1 for another year En route home she visited Greensboro with Mr and Mrs W T Wright

Estelle Caldwell John M. Caldwell Washington D. C Miss Caldwell Gallaudet College Greensboro W. T. Wright Bryant W. H. Cole Mrs. Cole Houston W. E. Saunders Cole D. B. Gaby Bryan Fin-Feather Waters Edge Gaby L. E. Bailey Myra Ewin Ewin Learitt Bible Training School Mesdames M. R. Bentley H. C. Beard R. M. Dansby C. R. Gardner D. P. Gaby E. C. Harder Will Hall E. A. Miller Oak McKenzie B. T. Poole C. C. Shelburne H. A. Robinson B. D. Mann G. BE. Sutton W. F. Davis J. P. White R. H. Wyche F. C. Brunneman Barbara Fullerton Floy MaeCline Huntsville

City Board Finishes Work of Equalizing Values

The city board of equalization completed a two week session Thursday afternoon. Fewer complaints about property valuations were reported and all members indicated they did not wish to serve again. Members are Charles Eden J W Hamilton and D D White.

City Board of Equalization Charles Eden J. W. Hamilton D. D. White

Local farmer reports early cotton bolls near Bryan

Dr J N Goodwin brings three open bolls from Brazos Bottom field ten miles west of Bryan. The cotton, planted about March 20, has had no special cultivation. Prospects for a good crop look pleasing though some weevils caterpillars and fleas trouble the stand. He uses poison for insects and a mechanical weevil catcher with satisfaction.

J. N. Goodwin Eagle Office Brazos Bottom Bryan

Brock named chairman for Texas Social Welfare conference

Mrs J L Brock president of the United Charities of Bryan has been appointed chairman for Bryan in the work of presenting the twelfth annual Texas Conference of Social Welfare to be held in Wichita Falls November 4 11 She has accepted the nomination The Wichita Falls gathering will unite representatives of Texas and national social organizations and address social problems in general and in technical phases Seven or eight national or international figures in social service are expected to speak.

J. L. Brock United Charities of Bryan Bryan Texas Conference of Social Welfare Wichita Falls Texas

Barbecue Hosted on Local Farm Last Sunday

Mr and Mrs Joe Opersteny hosted a farm barbecue last Sunday with attendees including Mr and Mrs Hanus and family Tom Hanus Mr and Mrs Ole Martin and son Mr and Mrs Albert Opersteny Mr and Mrs D G Daniel Mr and Mrs Mat Vitopil Mr and Mrs Chas Goryszki Mrs Frank Kosh Mrs Varvara of Beaumont Misses Mary Lero Mary Sobotik and Victoria Kosh Messrs Pat Ruchti Chas Opersteny Will Opersteny and Louis Kosh.

Joe Opersteny Hanus Tom Hanus Ole Martinson Albert Opersteny D. G. Daniel Mat Vitopil M Chas. Goryszki Frank Kosh Varvara Beaumont Mary Lero Mary Sobotik Vicctoria’ Kosh Messrs Pat Ruchti Chas. Opersteny Will Opersteny Louis Kosh

Mrs Umland Improves After Serious Operation

Mrs. H. G. Umland, ill at St. Joseph's Infirmary in Houston, reports doing well after a successful serious operation. Mrs. A. B. Ewing received the tele phone message late Monday and Bryan friends will be glad to hear the news.

A. B. Ewing H. G. Umland St. Joseph's Infirmary Houston Umland Bryan

Interurban proposition underwritten by Bryan and College citizens

John M. Lawrence announces in Chamber of Commerce meeting that a few Bryan and College backers underwrite the interurban deal to attract more stock subscriptions and make it a cooperative community project. Henderson and Armstrong depart for Shreveport to finalize terms with property owners. Committees urge every Bryan resident to participate. Bryan has pledged 15 150 and College 5 000. Amon Williams buys M E Wallace home for 5 000 and moves to Bryan for better schools.

Bryan and College John M. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce F. L. Henderson Robert Armstrong Shreveport M. E. Wallace Bryan College E. H. Edge John. M. Lawrence Amon Williams Coleview East 24Th Street Williams

Woman Claims Abduction and Torture in Tulsa Connection

Okmulgee Oklahoma July 17 a woman identifying as Mrs George Petropol of Tulsa reported to police that she was abducted on a busy Tulsa street and tortured by three heavily armed men. She appeared disheveled with cut hair and had burns but the case remained unsolved as investigators continued.

Associated Press Okmulgee Okla George Petropol Tulsa

Orchardist to Discuss Figs at Texas Horticultural Convention

E. D. Artemus of Friendswood will discuss practical experience with figs and fig orchard management at the Texas State Horticultural Society convention in College Station July 23 to 25. The society, based in Texas, will feature exhibits of fruits trees pruning tools sprayers and horticultural implements. Officers include M. Falkner president Waco Edward Teas vice president Houston and Mrs. H. E. Hall secretary treasurer Sherman.

College Station Tex E. D. Artemus Friendswood Texas State Horticultural Society M. Falkner Waco Edward Teas Houston H. E. Hall Sherman

Brazos County Day at Farmers Short Course

Secretary S E Eberstadt and Miss Laura Belle Roten visited Edge this afternoon to meet boys and girls clubs. Eberstadt represented County Agent Benson and urged full attendance at Brazos County Day at A and M College. On July 25 they attend a Kurten club meeting.

S. E. Eberstadt Laura Belle Roten Edge Eberstadt Benson Grimes County Brazos County A. & M. College Misa Roten Kurten

Eagle praised as informative Bryan paper

M. G. Nall says the Eagle is a better paper than in some time and could keep a Bryan citizen informed without reading a city daily. Mr. E. I. Eisert echoed the compliment today.

EAGLE M. G. Nall Bryan E. I. Eisert

Farmer Laborite Chosen Over Preus by Minnesota Vote

Magnus Johnson, former labor candidate, elected to the United States Senate over J. A. Preus the Republican in yesterday’s balloting. He increased his lead to 28 561 in returns compiled today from Saint Paul Minnesota.

Farmer Laborite PREUS Minnesota Associated Press Saint Paul, Minn Magnus Johnson United State J. A. Preus

Methodist Women Share Busy Monday Meetings

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church reports strong attendance and full participation across Groups No. 1 to No. 4. Hostesses include Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. J. D. Martin, Mrs. Cole, and Mrs. D. B. Gaby with gatherings at homes in Bryan and nearby areas.

Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society The First Methodist Church J. D. Martin E. J. Jenkins E. Eberstadt R. J. Newland C.S. Martin P. A. Hensarling J. E. Covey W. O. Boulley T. A. Adams W. E. Lewis

Farmer Geo M Wilkerson Dies After Long Illness

Geo M Wilkerson 57 of Wellborn dies at 4 p m Monday after a long illness. He is survived by his widow a son E Wilkerson and a brother E W Wilkerson. Funeral held at 4 p m Tuesday from the family home by McCulloch Gordon Co with Rev J J Pipkin of Bryan officiating and burial in Wellborn cemetery.

Geo. M. Wilkerson Wellborn E. Wilkerson E. W. Wilkerson McCulloch-Gordon Co J. J. Pipkin Bryan

Allen Academy bond stockholders form building committee

The meeting of Allen Academy bond subscribers convened at the Chamber of Commerce to perfect an organization. Eberstadt elected secretary. a three member committee nominated five trustees including Haswell and Wallace. Plans for serial bonds and building details were presented by Nat Allen.

Allen Academy Tyler Haswell Chamber of Commerce Haswell Oak McKenzie George A. Adams S. EF. Eberstadt L.L. McInnis M. E. Wallace Major McInnis FE. W. Crenshaw W. S&s. Higgs H. O. Boatwright J. N. Dulaney W. H. Cole John M. Lawrence Nat B. Allen Bryan Chamber of Commerce Allen W. F. Gibbs E. J. Eisert R. M. Dansby A. M. Waldrop L. L. McInnis J. W. James T. K. Lawrence J. M. Gordon J. D. Martin John S. Caldwell W. S. Higgs E. W. Crenshaw W. J. Coulter W. R. Thomas N. B. Allen S E. Eberstadt

Aggie Champion Will Coach Mineral Wells Football Team 1923

Mineral Wells High School contracts 1923 football coach from A and M linked staff star William Henry McClelland. Dana X Bible endorses him as top coaching material and leader with strong academics. McClelland hires after college faculty approval.

AGGIE Mineral Wells Dana X. Bible Bible William Henry McClelland McClelland Mineral Wells School Board Mineral Wells High School Unanimous Scanetion Mineral Wells Index

Camping Trip Leaves Bryan for Sulphur Springs

A camping party departed Bryan this morning for a two day stay on the Navasota river at Sulphur Springs. The group includes Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith, Miss Aline Smith, Horace Smith, Mr and Mrs R W Persons and children, Mr and Mrs J W Wiley and daughters Dorothy and Marie, and Mrs Charley Bullock of Hearne.

Bryan Sulphur Springs Navasota Sidney Smith Aline Smith Horace Smith R. W. Persons J. W. Wiley Dorothy and Marie Graham Charley Bullock Hearne

Auto party forms in Millican shopping trip

F. H. Pool, Ben Harrington, Mesdames W. Dunlap and Paul Mc Swain formed an auto party today from Millican shopping with Bryan merchants.

F. H. Pool Ben Harrington Mesdames W. Dunlap Paul McSwain Millican Bryan

Gambling casinos raided as police seize goods in New Jersey

In a wave of raids detectives swept five alleged gambling casinos at Pleasure Bay West End Allenhurst Wanamassa. Police seized gambling paraphernalia valued at about 20000 dollars and arrested the proprietors of the five resorts.

Associated Press Long Beach N. J New Jersey Lakewood Point Pleasant Pleasure Bay West End Allenhurst Wanamassa

Methodist Sunday School Debuts New Piano Fund Drive

The First Methodist church primary department, led by Mrs. D B Gaby and a group of teachers including Miss Lyndall Young and Miss Emile Cochran, unveiled a handsome new piano funded entirely by their personal efforts. They plan to raise every dollar through yearlong contributions, urging all Methodists to share in the benefit of this investment.

D. B. Gaby Lyndall Young Emile Cochran Oak McKenzie W. M. Owens W. E. Lewis B. T. Poole H. C. Beard First Methodist Church Sunday School

Miss Tommie Franklin Visits Bryan from Evangelist Party

Miss Tommie Franklin daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Franklin arrived in Bryan for a month long visit to relatives She studied at Tecumseh Oklahoma and joined the McAdams Evangelist party Now touring for revival work in Free Baptist churches Bedias hosts the group Rev H M McAdams brother of Bryan City Manager E E McAdams helps with the party Bryan residents welcomes the visiting Christian worker this her first Bryan visit in three years

Tommie Franklin T. H. Franklin Bryan Tommie Tecumseh, Oklhoma McAdams Evangelist Party Free Baptist United States McAdams Party Bedias H. M. McAdams E. E. McAdams

Cotton picking on long auto trip reports good crops

Charlie Se besta and Edwin Jancik of Bryan and Frank and Bill Skravaneck of Caldwell concluded a 1300 mile journey Monday returning home with little tire trouble. They described fine crops along the route including cotton picking in the Merced es Kingsville and the Mexican border area and noted a bountiful fruit crop this summer.

Charlie Sebesta Edwin Jancik Bryan Frank Bill Skravaneck Caldwell Mercedes Kingsville

Boys and Girls Encampment Attended by County Agents

County Agent C. L. Benson and District Agent A. W. Buchanan attended Millican Community Club meeting Monday night. They stayed in Navasota and traveled to Anderson Grimes County Tuesday morning for the Grimes County Boys and Girls encampment directed by County Agent Dutch Hohn.

C. L. Benson A. W. Buchanan Millican

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Dida Bryan-College Once Nebraska Prison Community Club OF Louis Firpo Dept. OF Education Mrs. Umland Better Mrs. Tucker J. O. Tucker W. E. Ross H. R. Brayton Mesdames Wilson Bradley C. M. Bethany J. S. Caldwell W. L. Porter J. M. Williams A. K. Brown A. D. Graham O. A. Ashworth Nelle Cole 0. A. Ashworth Ashworth Methodist Primary Tommie Frankin
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