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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
7
An advertisement touts Herbine as a universal remedy for liver stomach and bowel disorders. It promises improved digestion elimination and renewed vitality with purifying action and energy through a claim of powerful cleansing effects. Sold by M H James Drug Co at both stores.
Chief Justice C. M. Cureton, in his first term, requests re-election. Endorsed by lawyers and bars across the state as he runs again, according to a political advertisement.
Rev. J. J. Pipkin began a series of revival services at the Steep Hollow Baptist church. The Edge meeting last ten days closed with 13 conversions, several joining by letter, and notable spiritual uplift for the community.
One ad offers an 85 acre farm with a ground house and a tenant house at Wellborn. Contact J D Battle in Millican Texas for details.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the McDuff Simpson Jr and Mrs. McDuff Simpson residences in Bryan. The first house burned around 4 pm, a high wind hampered efforts, and a burst water hose worsened the spread. Homer Couch a Federal student stored in the first house reported $1,000 furniture insurance. William Adams and family in the second house had $500 furniture value with no insurance.
Fire chief C E Jenkins says about 20 cars were parked within the 600 foot fire line Monday and will be fined. He notes violations of stopping at curbs when fire trucks pass and urges the public to obey city ordinances to protect property and lives.
Mr and Mrs Thero A Hensarling depart Brazos for Motley county to take new teaching posts. He resigns Millican principalship to become vocational teacher in rural Motley schools while she will teach at Fromont. They plan to make Matador area their home, leaving behind a strong Brazos County school leadership record.
In Edge Texas at the Tabernacle the first of a ten day revival is held by Free Baptist and Methodist congregations. Rev J W Handy of Harvey and Elder House of Wheelock will preach. At the close Baptist quarterly conference will follow.
Miss Alma Robinson leaves Thursday for a vacation visiting Houston before staying with her father H C Robinson and family in Kerrville for a time.
Mrs Catherine Bristol aged 49 weighed over 600 pounds and was buried in a 430 pound casket the largest used in Connecticut. The funeral followed a two-story burial route with a block and tackle and ten pallbearers carrying the coffin a hundred feet to the grave. Doctors cite extreme obesity as the cause and note she could not leave her home for three years.
Local news reports the Brenham Klan dissolving following a sheriff backed motion. Officials say the decision ends the group and reduces organized activity within the county.
Brenham Klan No 20 with 450 members is disbanded by Sheriff Barney Parker who says the move aims to restore harmony in Washington County. The dissolution was formally learned today.
Henry Shepard, formerly of Kurten, returns for the big Kurten community club picnic today after two years in Mitchell county. He visits sister in law Mrs. W. E. Cloud of Bryan. Clarence Shepard, his brother, also returns with his wife from Corpus Christi to visit relatives of Mrs. Shepard.
Miss Lena Wetter and Miss Clara Wetter depart Thursday to Kerrville to spend the summer at the Presbyterian encampment, continuing a family outing season and joining church youth activities.
Ad claims a mild imported English Calomel with Pepsin relieves indigestion biliousness colds constipation and headaches. It promises fast pleasant results with one tablet at bedtime and waking up hungry and well. Endorsed by M. H. James Drug Co.
In Reliance on July 21 the community notes dry weather and crops at risk without rain. Sunday sing ing drew visitors from Bryan Tabor Kurten and Steep Hollow. Local residents and visitors share greetings with Rae Hugghins Bertie Risinger Ruth Lloyd and others while tributes mark Aunt Lizzie Mathis 93rd birthday.
The Baptist revival began Sunday night with large attendance. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Closs of Tabor staying with Mrs. Closs' parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Risinger. Miss Mattie Moore had surgery at Bryan Hospital last week and is hoped to recover quickly. Mrs. A C Thompson and son Hardy returned from Dallas after visiting her sister, Mrs. Roy Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hicks of Bryan visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Mathis, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Conlee and daughter Miss Pansy spent Sunday with J. J. Vandiver.
Sons left Friday for Shelby County to visit Mrs Foster relatives. Mrs Fannie Holland visits her son Cleve Smith and attends the revival meeting.
Mr and Mrs M R Phillips travel with daughter Mrs Noble T Melton and her twins Margie and Marie to Normangee to spend Sunday with Mr Phillips brother J C Phillips.
Watch for symptoms of worms in your children and treat with White's Cream Vermifuge. The remedy drives out worms and restores rosy cheeks. price 35 cents. Sold by M. H. James Drug Co.
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