Romance Surrounds Life Story of Hood Family Plantation
A Boston born woman, Margaret T. McManus, becomes Mrs. J B Hood Jr and then Mrs. Russell, guiding Matagorda Plantation in Mississippi. The piece covers her adaptation to Southern life, the Hood and Russell families, the 4200 acre plantation, 1000 black residents, and the legacy of Hood's Texas Brigade with visitors welcomed to the Big House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Hood, JR
Boston
Northland
Dixieland
Southland
J. B. Hood, Jr
Col. D. M. Russell
J. B. Hood Jr
Matagorda
Hood's
Hood
Texas Brigade
Randolph Nominates for Associate Justice in District
A campaign notice from Madison County citizens endorses Hon. R. J. Randolph of Madisonville for Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals. The Brazos County voters are urged to support him with committee signers praising his character and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Madison County
R. J. Randolph
Madisonville
Court of Civil Appeals
P. Day
Hy. A. Turner
J. E. Wiser
J. A. Knight
J. E. Gray
Jas
E. Morris
Committee
Dallas Couple Weds at St Andrews Church
Mrs Edith M Andrews and Mr Ottie B Roberts of Dallas were married at 11 o clock this morning at St Andrews Episcopal church in a simple ceremony. The bride wore beige gorgette crepe and Kilarney rose bouquet. The groom is a Hartford Insurance rain and crop specialist based in Dallas. They will live at 8805 Avondale Avenue after July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Edith M. Andrews
Ottie B. Roberts
Dallas
S. Moylan Bird
T. K. Lawrence
Mildred Horton
C. A. Woolford,Jr
Miss Horton
Denver
Colorado Spring
Colorado
Roberts
Hartford Insurance Company
Atlanta
Texas
Avondale Avenue
Margaret Stephens
Kemp family attends Hood's reunion in Bryan
Jeff T. Kemp county judge of Milam County and his party traveled from Cameron to Bryan on Wednesday to attend Hood's reunion. Mrs. Kemp gave a tribute to the late Rev. W. E. Copeland at Miss Katie Daffan's request, recalling the minister from their shared years and his funeral in Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff T. Kemp
Miam County
Elizabeth McDermott
Eleanor Boyd
Rockdale
Copeland
Optometrist J. W. Payne Returns From Convention
J W Payne, local optometrist and optician, arrives by early morning train from Kansas City after attending the National Optometrist Association sessions. He then visited Chicago for a vacation and brought back mementos including a picture of the new Union Station under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Payne
Kansas City
Chicago
National Optometrist Association
Union
List of Hood's Texas Brigade Members
List of brigade members as furnished by the Secretary Miss Katie Daffan with names and affiliations across Texas units and some Georgia and Arkansas entries. Includes captains, judges, physicians, and chaplains from companies A to K and several counties. notes members in the Confederate Home at Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Texas Brigade
Katie Daffan
W. ©. Walsh
Texas
Austin
John H. Roberts
Arcadia
W. E. Copeland
Rockdale
W. H. Gaston
Dallas
John C. West
Waco
F. K. Chilton
Houston
S. O. Young
B. L. Aycock
Kountze
J. K. P. Hanna
Calvert
J. W. Dallas
Brenham
J. B. Lott
Navasota
James Briggs
Fort Worth
J. J. Hail
R. A. Ashley
M. H. van Dusen
J. E. Mathis
Georgia
Brazos County
P. P. Carroll
College Station
Mr. Reeves
Athens
E. W. B. Leach
Bay City
W. J. Landrum
Montgomery
P. K. Goree
Midway
T. B. Fisher
Milano
J. W. Duren
Corsicana
D. W. Holden
M. M. Fitzerald
San Antonio
J. L. Stewart
Milam County
H. P. Stacy
Clarksville
T. B. Richards
Worsham
Willis Blue
Parker
Reverend King Vivion Seeks Eagle Mail From Chicago
A postcard from Rev. King Vivion pastor of the Methodist church at College Bryan Brazos County asks for the Eagle to be mailed to 5729 Maryland Chicago Illinois. He writes he is by a gas fire tonight and enjoying a great time while pursuing his New Testament degree in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Chicago
Illinois
King Vivion
Methodist Church
College
Bryan
Brazos County
King Vivian
Bryan Boosters Fall to Groesbeck 10 to 7
Groesbeck with four Baylor stars and two from Oklahoma defeated Bryan 10 to 7. McClung pitched his Bryan debut with eight strikeouts but received weak support as errors doomed the effort. Snow earned the win for Groesbeck with four strikeouts while Bryan's pitching yielded 15 hits and six errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Boosters
Groesbeck
Baylor
Oklahoma
Bryan
McClung
Snow
McClunge
Snow Durst
Adams Tomassco
Minnick Desendorff
Miles Barron
Griffin Montgomery
Collier
Wilcox
Strickland
Koneeny
Conley
Lewis Rf Simpson
Antone Krenek and Frankie Hoyek Wed in Caldwell
Antone Krenek son of Geo Krenek Houston moved to Bryan with bride Frankie Mae Hoyek Caldwell honor graduate wed at W H Krenek Fin Feather road Rev J J Tatum Free Baptist officiating. Best man Joe Krenek bridesmaid Emma Sebesta. Wedding supper then to College area home of V J Boriskie. The couple planned home in Bryan on Leonard Road after Houston trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Krenek
Geo. Krenek
Houston
Bryan
Frankie Mae Hoyek
Caldwell
College Consolidated School
W. H. Krenek
Fin-Feather Road
J. J. Tatum
Free Baptist Church
Joe Krenek
Emma Sebesta
College Station
V. J. Boriskie
College
Leonard Road
Joe Kaplan
Will Bohme
San Angelo
Tom Sebesta
Joe Turek
Daugher
Theo Krenek
Near College
Jno. Boriskie
Frances
Mary Stasny
Leon Stasny
Near
Greeting from Hood's Brigade widow telegram
Mrs J C Jones of Gonzales Texas sends affectionate greetings to Hood's Brigade members through Miss Katie Daffan life secretary. The message comes from the widow of Dr Jones a beloved longtime member and regular reunion attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jones
R. S. Dilworth
Chas. Hoskins
Samuel
John
Elliott Jones
Hood’s Brigade
Katie Daffan
Brigade
Gonzales
Texas
Smetana Sidelights and Local Activities
Farmers near finish with chores plan Fourth of July celebration. J M Cahill visited relatives in Bryan. Tom Smith and Mrs W W Hall spent Sunday with Mrs W W Smith. Mollie Teague and daughter Bell returned to Caldwell. Joe Holik John Homola and Frank Kremotored to Bryan. Albina Kre of Bryan visited. Howell Robertson recovering from horse accident. Ella Robertson and Frank Fuller Jerry Smith and Howell Robertson visited Cahill. Annual barbecue set for July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Joe Holik
John Homola
Frank Kre
Albina Kre
Howell Robertson
Ella Robertson
Frank Fuller
Jerry Smith
Cahill
Edge Epigrams Edge Notes Club Social Ties
Many community club women attended the picnic at Fin-Feather Club last Wednesday. Bryan visitors were in town including J. O. Orr and John Rychick. Local residents hosted guests and discussed plans to attend the Fin-Feather encampment next Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dally Eagle
Edge
Fin-Feather Club
John Bennett
Frances
John, Jr
McGregor
E. C. Elliott
John Payne
Bryan
T. C. Elliott
J. O. Orr
John Rychick
Pauline Thompson
Pauline Beard
Velma Moore
Bud Cross
Tabor
A. S. McSwain
McSwain
Baby
B. F. Moore
Chas. Griffin
Susie
Jennie Lou
J. T
Floyd Moore
Roy Elliott
P. S. Mangum
C. L. Benson
W. R. Persons
Fin-Feather
Tabor Tidbits: crops, gatherings, and community news
TABOR June 27 report notes crops nearly ready for cleaning with sunshine hoped for. Sunday school attendance down slightly but B Y P U remains strong with new members. Local families visited Donie and Edge, while others returned from New Mexico. Fin-Feather Club picnic praised. next Friday night club meeting urged for community business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Tabor
Charley Locke
Donie
Texas
Eula Beth
Mildred Nash
Bud” Closs and Jr
Monroe Gandy
Edge
J. M. Closs
New Mexico
Fin-Feather Club
Veteran recalls siege of Atlanta in Civil War interview
Georgia veteran J. J. Pressley of Cook's Point, Company E, 88th Alabama Volunteers, recounts serving in Hood's Army of Tennessee and the siege of Atlanta. He describes being wounded, later moving to Texas, farming in Burleson County, twice widowed, and seeking another wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook’s Point
Atlanta
Georgia
J. J. Pressley
88Th
Alabama Volunteers
Holtzscraw
Stewart
Hood
Army of Tennessee
Lee
Texas
J. C. Snow
Marlin
Wild West
Burleson County
Ex Sheriff Anderson Credits Tanlac for Health Recovery
Ex Harris County Sheriff Archie A. Anderson credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of indigestion neuralgic pain and run down condition. He says six bottles completed five years of sustained well being and endorses the medicine citing improved appetite and a sound stomach. Tanlac is advertised as sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Georgia
Bryan businessman embarks on European voyage
Walter J. Coulter leaves Bryan today for a grand tour of Europe. He will board the De La Salle at Port Houston Thursday bound for Plymouth England, with stops in London Paris and a summer resort before returning via New York and New Orleans arriving in Bryan around September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Coulter
Bryan
Houston
Port Houston
de la Salle
Plymouth
England
Debarkation
London
Paris
New York
New Orleans
Lee Cooksey wed in Turnersville Texas
Miss Kittie Mae Cookey daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Cookey of Turnersville Texas married Mr Robert E Lee of Breckenridge on Tuesday June 17 at the bride home. The bride formerly taught at A and M College Consolidated Schools and Mr Lee was a stenographer for the Extension Service Department of A and M College. They will reside in Breckenridge after July 1 where Mr Lee has a position with the Breckenridge Traction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Breckenridge
Breckenridge Traction Company
Madison County Singing Convention At North Zulch
The Madison County Singing Convention met in North Zulch for a two day event with the Vaughan Quartette from Jacksonville performing. Visitors came from surrounding counties and Bryan, about 2000 attended Sunday, enjoying a large basket lunch spread. Bryan attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lindsey and children, N. L. Outlaw and daughters, Misses Mary Oleta and Artie, Oliver Wilcox, and Plummer Taylor with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
North Zulch
Vaughan
Jacksonville
Madison
Bryan
Walter Lindsey
N. L. Outlaw
Mary
Oleta
Artie
Oliver Wilcox
Plummer Taylor of
Powers Home Completed In West 26th Street
Mr and Mrs W L Powers move into their new six room bungalow on West 26th Street. The frame home features built in furniture and modern conveniences, enhancing the street’s civic appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Powers
West 26Th Street
R S Webb Elected One Director Texas Retail Dry Goods
At a Texas Retail Dry Goods Association meeting in Austin R S Webb was elected to a two year term as director. He previously served two years on the board and this re election honors his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Webb
Texas Retail Dry Goods Association
Austin
Webb
Burleson and Brazos County Bridge Dilemma
Burleson and Brazos counties face Pitts Bridge problem as the Brazos county side remains out of commission due to a fifteen foot embankment slide. The Burleson Ledger suggests moving Pitts Bridge to Mosley Ferry crossing near the H T C crossing to avoid further slides and a larger bridge. Local guests traveled via Jones bridge to visit W W Rankin and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Covey
Lucile Christian
Bryan
W. W. Rankin
Jones Bridge
Pitts Bridge
Brazos County
the Ledger
Burleson
Brazos Counties
Mosley Ferry
Burleson County Ledger
Caldwell
Judge Davis Heads to Democratic National Convention
Judge W C Davis left Sunday noon for New York as delegate from Texas sixth district to the National Democratic convention. He aims to help put McAdoo over and expects a great time. He could not join the Texas delegation last Friday due to his wife’s convalescence at John Seely Hospital in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
New York
McAdoo
Miss Frances Mike Sails on La Salle Europe Thursday
Miss Frances Mike sails from Port Houston on the De La Salle Thursday morning for Plymouth England with plans to visit Paris France and Italy before returning to Bryan this fall. Mr. and Mrs. J C Roberts and their son J C Jr of Bremond attend Hood's Brigade reunion to honor their late father a brigade member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Mike
LA Salle Europe
Bryan
Houston
de la Salle
Port Houston
Plymouth
England
Paris
France
Italy
Switzerland
J. C. Roberts
Bremond
Hood’s Brigade
Roberts
Reynolds Marries Roans Prairie Lass In Bryan
Ralph Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs W G Reynolds and Leona Cone daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Cone of Roans Prairie Grimes county were wed at the Methodist parsonage in Navasota Sunday at 6 30 pm Rev Vance officiating Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin and Miss Mattie Pearl Cone attended the couple afterward they return to Bryan to reside with the groom s parents The bride a Tex State Teachers College Huntsville graduate has taught in Grimes county schools for two years and the groom is well known here with a bright future anticipated by friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Reynolds
W. G. Reynolds
City
Leona Cone
J. M. Cone
Roan’s Prairie
Grimes County
Navasota
Vance
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Bryan
Mattie Pearl Cone
Texas State Teachers’ College
Huntsville
Reynolds
Sowarbys Return From San Antonio Vacation
M. G. Sowarby and family returned from a week visiting relatives in San Antonio. The party included Mrs. Sowarby and daughters Misses Mae and Jewelle. Mr. Sowarby works for the city of Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowarbys
San Antonio
M. G. Sowarby
Mae
Jewelle
H. Perrin
Mr. Sowarby
City of
Bryan
Emmett Holland John Sabo Recinet Entries
Recinet entries list names Emmett Holland and John Sabo with JOE J. MESSINA defeating F REGMUND C. M. DEGELIA LOUIS LERO. J J. HOLIK shown in trecinet No. 4 and Moore in trecinet No. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Holland
John Sabo
Joe J. Messina
F. Regmund
C. M. Degelia
Louis Lero
J J. Holik
J W Moore
Star Parasite Remover for Chickens and Chicks
R. L. ly offers a parasite remover added to drinking water to rid fowls of lice mites flora chiggers and bloodsucking parasites. Claims improved egg production and health in young chicks and a blood purifying tonic effect with money refunded option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Ly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret T. McManus
New England
Europe
Col
D. M. Russell
Matagorda Plantation
Jonestown
Mississippi
Col. Russell
Alabama Crack Rifles
Nassau
Gladstone
Confederacy
Canada
St. Albans
Montreal
General Forrest
Gainesville
Alabama
Colonel Russell
John B. Hood
H.R. J. Randolph
Edith Andrews
C. B. Roberts
Kemps
Cameron
Reunion
THE
Optometrists Convention
UNIV
Frankie Hoyek
Smetana
Eagle
Anderson
Archie A. Anderson
Harris County
Austin St
Lone Star
W. J. Coulter
TODAY
Lee-Cooksey
Powers Home
Burleson and Brazos Counties
Davis
All Eagle
Ralph Reynolds
Luther A. Johnson
Brazos
Grimes
Barron
K. S. Bowers
Jess Conlee
J. H. Reed
Roy Hudspeth
Charley Saxon
Y. N. Barron
Ollie Smith
Jack T. Johnson
J M. Ferguson
J. McDonald
J. L. Cobb
S. McSwain
Wellborn
J. D. Battle
Millican
Howell Building
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