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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
The Bryan City Commission formed a Charter Committee at city hall and set a June 29 meeting to discuss amendments to the city charter. A special election is planned around August 1 for voters to adopt or reject the proposed changes, with Mayor L. L. McInnis as chair.
Secretary S. E. Fberstadt for the Bryan Chamber of Commerce Advertising committee rejected two scholarship schemes and additional solicitations as fakery on Saturday. A man lacking credentials sought funds for a charitable group and was refused endorsement to operate in Bryan. Other proposals for a highway booklet and menu cards for business costs were dismissed as worthless. The committee saved about $1,000 and protected the town’s good name.
Pot P. S. Mangum reported from Bryan that the Edge school district number 14 carried an additional 50 cent tax on the 190 valuation for school purposes in a Saturday election. The Edge school will now have a 1.00 tax per 100 valuation, funding a stronger program. Mangum, principal, aims to elevate Edge school to state recognition as a leader. Make my school the best.
At the home of Mr and Mrs C L Eden 3011 Washington Avenue this afternoon at 2 30 o clock their daughter Ethel Ruth Eden was given in marriage to Mr Edward Sib ley of San Antonio Rev H C Willis pastor of the First Methodist church officiating The couple departed on the afternoon train for Galveston where they will spend several weeks They make their home in San Antonio A full account of the wedding will appear in the social column of the Eagle this week.
Short order prints produced candidate cards at the Eagle Office, delivering ready ballots or notices for local campaigns. The effort reflects active municipal engagement as voters prepare to review candidate materials.
The William Scott Chapter D A R hosted Mrs Walter W Wipprecht at her home on June 14 for a formal program marked by flag decor, tributes to the flag and several tableaux including Betsy Ross and the Statue of Liberty. Performers included Vergne Adams, Mrs W S Howell, Nancy Moore, and Betsy Searcy with accompanist Mrs Hendrix Conway.
Burglars entered the Duke and Ayers store by the back door Friday night and stole the $51 in the safe. The safe was unlocked as reported by manager R. H. Dentore. Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Chief W. S. Martin are investigating and believe they have a crew.
Through the receiver J Webb Howell and attorney Oak Mc Kenzie the J Allen Myers Hardware Co stock was sold to Allen Smith for 7000 dollars. Today Smith sold the stock to H O and J M Ferguson who will reopen and continue the business at the same stand next to the First National Bank.
Williamson County commissioners adopt a measure to prevent highway and public building advertisements and require prior consent to post signs along public roads. County Auditor Hodges to publish notices prohibiting defacement and urging newspapers for proper advertising channels. A local citizen criticizes roadside ads as harmful to scenery and business.
Mrs Loula Coulter Hoppess died Sunday morning June 18 in Bryan after a car accident near Hillsboro. Born November 23 1876 in Bryan she married Walter F Hoppess in 1909 and had two children Coulter and John Coulter. Survived by husband son mother sister and brothers with funeral June 19 at 5 PM from her mother’s home, interment in the city cemetery.
Sir Charles Higham reports that London wants advertising expertise from the United States to boost British markets. He notes American products permeate British life and urges a London convention hosted by Lord Northcliffe, with transport and entertainment funded by British sponsors.
H. N. Cochran travels to Odessa on business and is seen meeting local officials and inspecting projects. The trip highlights Cochran's engagement with regional commerce and infrastructure plans in the city.
W. E. Neeley declares for the office of County Attorney subject to the Democratic Primary in July. Neeley cites his long legal career in Grimes and neighboring counties, his education at Allen Academy Houston Normal Institute and State University, and his work as county attorney. He asks voters to consider his training and experience in representing the state in criminal cases.
The Eagle credits Mr. George Stephan of the Stephan Bottling Works for tasty bottled drinks. Bottled beverages from Stephan Bottling Works are growing in popularity due to George Stephan's mixing skill. He is running a sizable business and deserves praise.
A House Military Committee report by Rep. Kearns and Republican members denounces Henry Ford's offer to buy or lease Muscle Shoals Power Nitrate Projects as insidious propaganda. The June 21 report criticizes prior committee opinions and expresses strong dissatisfaction with the proposal.
M B Easters withdraws from the county commissioner race in precinct 2 citing lateness of the announcement and other conditions. The political advertisement notes the decision as final and public.
Austin candidate Joseph V. Frnkajohj of Columbus advocates a death penalty for kidnapping as an amendment to curb masked groups. He also targets lists of names for organizers and proposes tougher whitecapping laws to ban disguises and masked parades. He aims to run for the legislature from Colorado and Lavaca counties.
Mrs. Berta Renfro district deputy of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees is in Bryan to instruct the local Review and help with initiation ceremonies for the big class due to be initiated on June 30.
Milam county citizens will gather in Cameron on Friday night June 23 to organize flood prevention efforts under the Brazos River Reclamation Association. Speakers include A D Jackson B Bunnemeyer A H Dunlap C E Ellsworth Arthur Stiles and Luther Johnson.
The May term of Brazos County district court closed under Dist. Judge W C Davis. Stenographer McDonald completes the record and departs Tuesday. Davis will convene Robertson County district court on the first Monday in July. The Jno F Martin case from Houston was among the last disposed. his bond on appeal is $10,000 and he received ten years in the penitentiary.
Today June 21 marks the year’s longest day in Bryan as the sun moves northward shortening nights until December 21 when daylight begins to wane again. After Thursday nights will lengthen and days shorten through winter.
Chairman Travis B Bryan announced a telegram from Fort Worth confirming that Hon Clarence Ousley will address the Bryan Fourth of July celebration at the Bryan Country Club. The hour is to be fixed and several other prominent candidates are expected to attend.
The colored citizens of Brazos County celebrated Juneteenth with a noon parade led by a brass band. A heavy downpour at about 2 pm halted outdoor activities and soaked many in festive attire.
The Eagle reports Mr. J. B. Stevenson sent in plums of the Happiness Gonzales and Nectarine varieties from his Bryan plate. The fruit is described as luscious and among the finest for the year Brazos county. Mrs C A Searcy and children are visiting in Houston.
John F. Martin, convicted of bank robbery and sentenced to ten years, was taken back to Houston by Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Chief W. S. Martin. Attorney Lamar Bethea says an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin has been filed after Judge W. C. Davis overruled the motion for a new trial. The officers also took a young man charged with desertion from the U S Army.
Mrs Ophelia L Spell widow of Bryan resident passes away Thursday morning at 5 after a brief illness. Born Sedalia Missouri June 24 1863 she leaves three children Lang Lige and Mrs Curtis Gray. Funeral from her home at 5 pm conducted by H C Willis with interment in City Cemetery. Pallbearers listed as F T Cole T A Adams J Tom Smith David Reid and W J McCulloch.
Col J B Dunn relayed a message from former U S Senator Joseph W Bailey in Dallas that Bailey received a July Fourth invitation to speak at Bryan Country Club but had a prior engagement and could not attend. Bailey regrets missing Bryan event and appreciates the invitation. Miss Lida Bell Pipkin attends Baylor summer school in Belton.
Five suspects, four men and a woman, were arrested in Slick Oklahoma and placed in Kansas custody for trial in Wichita. They are connected to the slaying of Turner C. Tucker, a Wichita night-jorney driver, with extradition papers not awaited.
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