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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

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Hood's Texas Brigade Hosts Bryan Confederate Reunion

A score of Hood's Texas Brigade veterans gather in Bryan for the 52nd annual convention. The opening session at the Carnegie Library includes remarks by Gen. Henry Bates Stoddard, a welcome from Mayor Tyler Haswell, and musical and ceremonial tributes to their Lost Cause era.

Virginia Carnegie Library Hood Texas Brigade Bryan James Briggs Company H First Texas Infantry Library Henry Bates Stoddard J. J. Tatum Free Baptist Church Bryan Chamber of Commerce T. K. Lawrence Bryan Boy Scouts Albert Buchanan L. S. Ross The Daughters of the Confederacy Brigade H. B. Stoddard Confederate Veterans of Miriam Crute

Brazos County Marriage Licenses Report

Dr. A. L. Mondrick wed Pearl Fullerton. P. W. Smith married Bell Easters. Wesley Childers to Velma Lee. George Jackson and Emma Lane. Charlie Collins and Lucille Turner. Gobell Willborn and Betty Gay. F. B. Vaughn to Hattie Roberts. R. T. Jones and Mary Hawkins. Sells Evans to Polly Parker.

A. L. Mondrick Pearl Fullerton P. W. Smith Bell Easters Wesley Childerss Velma Lee George Jackson Emma Lane Charlie Collins Lucille Turner Gobell Willborn Betty Gay F. B. Vaughn Hattie Roberts R. T. Jones Mary Hawkins Sells Evans Polly Parker

May property transfers in Bryan list

Transfers show multiple Bryan property deals: £. B. Royal to L. R. Benning for a College road lot at 1000 dollars, James W. James to N. L. McQuillock for Cole addition lots 9 and 10 at 1400 dollars, C. L. Eden to C. A. Harris for Phillips Addition lot at 1600 dollars, Mrs. H. L. Pate to Mrs. Carrie Lee north half of lots 9 and 10 block 180 for 500 dollars, W. L. Powers to Forrest Jones for lot 2 block 71 at 600 dollars.

For Sale 118 Acre Farm Near College on Gavel Road

118 acre farm six miles south of College on Gavel Road with 50 acres cultivated. Includes bungalow, garage, tenant house, good outbuildings and 1–8 mile from school truck line. Improvements valued at about half the price. Contact H Dowling Wellborn Texas.

College Gavel Road Dowling Wellborn Tex

Wanted to Buy Heifers From Good Stock

WANTED TO BUY 35 or 4 Jersey heifers under three weeks old. Must be from good stock. CARL WIP PRECHT.

Carl Wipprecht

Pr J N Goodwin Internal Medicine Practice

Dr. J N Goodwin practices internal medicine and diseases of children in the Smith Building. Office phone 493 and residence phone 294.

Smith Building

City Secretary Notices Improvement at Bryan Daily Eagle

City Secretary Guy P. Bittle says the Bryan Daily Eagle shows marked improvements of late. The management welcomes the positive opinion and aims to merit it more in the future.

EAGLE Guy P. Bittle Bryan Daily Eagle

Community barbecue planned by Smetana residents

Chas Merka of Smetana announced that July 18 will host the annual barbecue famed for wholesome fun and good entertainment. Proceeds go to extend the local school term as decided last year.

Chas. Merka Smetana

Burleson Planters Buy Poison To Fight Pests

Burleson county planters in the lower bottoms purchase Paris green for grasshopper control mixed with bran mash. Mayor Tyler Haswell says calcium arsenate shipments are bought for cotton boll weevil control and will be distributed by Niagara dusters. He notes better cotton prospects in the bottoms but hill farmers may need moisture.

Burleson County Tyler Haswell Brazos Niagara Dusters

Pure protection policy deal with Guarantee Fund Life Assn

Omaha Nebraska based Guarantee Fund Life Assurance offers an insurability policy through agent Winifred Carroll. The notice urges readers to obtain coverage while eligible and emphasizes protection under the Guarantee Fund program.

Life Assn Omaha Neb Winifred Carroll

Brazos Union Lodge installs new officers

Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A F and A M held its installation of officers Monday night. New Worshipful Master H E Randolph and fellow officers J W Hall R W Downard Oak McKenzie T A Munson W K Gibbs G L Dickey L E Dowd J D Martin were installed with J D Martin as Installing Officer. Long secretary Vivian chaplain Crenshaw treasurer were re elected. Randolph is the first certificate man elected Worshipful Master and is active as a Worthy Patron of Bryan Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

Brazos Union Lodge No A. F A. M H. E. Randolph J. W. Hall R. W. Downard Oak McKenzie T. A. Munson W. K. Gibbs G. L. Dickey L. E. Dowd J. D. Martin Roy Hudspeth Marshall G. A. Long King Vivian E. W Crenshaw Randolph Brazos Union Lodge Grand Lodge of Texas Bryan Order of the Eastern Star

Quiet home wedding ties Pear Fullerton to Dr Mondrick

At nine thirty this morning at the Fullerton home in Tabor, Miss Pear Fullerton married Dr A L Mondrick of Bryan with Dr Wm N Shell officiating. The ceremony was intimate with close relatives and friends, and after the vows the couple left for a trip along the Rio Grande before settling in Bryan.

J. W. Fullerton Tabor Pear Fullerton A. L. Mondrick Bryan Wm. N. Shell First Presbyterian Church of

Lawn Party for Group No 4 at Mrs Bentley Home

The Woman's Missionary Society Group No 4 held a lawn party from 7 to 11 pm at Mrs. M. R. Bentley’s on South Bryan Street. About sixty to seventy guests enjoyed lighting, rugs, and a supper with sandwiches salad ice cream and cake followed by games and readings.

Woman's Missionary Society M. R. Bentley South Bryan Street T. B. Poole L. E. Bailey F. ©. Brunneman Dr. Mann Wallace Poverty

Alexander Cemetery Work Day Planned by Committee

All who are interested in the Alexander cemetery are asked to come Friday 29 to spend the day and help clear the cemetery. Bring well filled baskets for dinner will be served on the grounds. Committe e.

Alexander Cemetery

Clement E. Appleyard Dies in Bryan at 78

Clement E. Appleyard, 78, died Saturday night in Bryan after a six month illness. Funeral service was Sunday at Saint Andrews Church with Rev. 8. M. Bird presiding. A Cambridge University graduate, he left England 35 years ago and lived in Bryan four years. He leaves a sister in England, Miss F. M. Appleyard. He was highly respected.

Clement EE. Appleyard Bryan Saint Andrews M. Bird Mr. Appleyard Cambridge University England F. M. Appleyard

Justice Court Verdict in Burroughs v Abercrombie

The case of Clay Burroughs versus A N Abercrombie on furniture payment was tried in Justice J W Hamilton's court yesterday. Verdict favored the plaintiff for the amount sued.

Clay Burroughs A. N. Abercrombie J. W. Hamilton

Tragic Fire Claims Alma Danford at Erwin Home

Mrs. Alma Danford died from burns after a fire destroyed her Erwin residence about noon Thursday. She tried to save belongings as her clothing ignited, collapsing in the yard. Husband Emory Danford and a young son survive, along with her parents, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral was held at 11 and interment followed at Fuqua's Prairie cemetery.

Alma Danford Emory Danford Erwin Danford W.H. Pearson Fuqua's Prairie J. E. Pearson Dallas W. E. Pearson W. H. Pearson, Jr Fuqua’s Prairie Fred Pearson Thornton Verna Pearson Fpuqua’s

Judge Davis Plans Move to Tenth Court of Civil Appeals

Judge W C Davis returns from Austin after meeting with Governor Neff about his appointment as chief justice of the new Tenth Court of Civil Appeals. The court will meet in Waco for its first session and then adjourn to October. Davis will resign after clearing his district court docket. Barcus from Waco and Robertson from the north are named as associate justices.

W. C. Davis Austin Pat M. Neff Tenth Court of Civil Appeals Waco George W. Barcus James M. Robertson Eee Davis Jones” Davis Judge Davis Robertson Barcus

Recent Auto Licenses Issued in Brazil Co

A list of automobile licenses issued since June 40 in Brazil Company includes W. B. Bizzell Ralph Chambers K Fraser W E Saunders Joe Wymola W Davis James Lang I L Mc Neely C A Wood D H Harvey H G Wicks B J Fountain J R Peyton Johnnie Seale Mrs F N Reed Clem Beal Sam Nuche Pedro Ma er W W Crenshaw N B Allen and others.

W. B. Bizzell Ralph Chambers K. Fraser W. E. Saunders Joe Wymola W. (. Davis James Lang I. L. McNeely C. A. Wood D. H. Harvey H. G. Wicks B. J. Fountain J. R. Peyton Johnnie Seale Mra Mra. F. N. Reed, Clem Beal, Sam Nuche, Pedro Maer W. W. Crenshaw N. B. Allen

Calotabs touted as nonnauseating liver cleanser

Modern science markets Calotabs as a de-nauseated calomel tablet. One at bedtime with water promises no taste no griping no nausea and a refreshed liver by morning. Packs cost thirty five cents for large family and ten cents for small trial with druggist refund if not delighted.

Textbook hearing reset to July 23 in Waco case

A hearing on the temporary restraining order blocking certification of geography textbooks other than those contracted with the American Book Company was reset to July 23 by Judge West in Waco after a general demurrer from the book company’s attorneys.

Associated Press Waco West Austin Marrs American Book Company

East Texas Poultry Campaign Opens in Smith County

East Texas holds a poultry education drive begun in Smith county with hundreds of farmers attending including many women. Smith county averages 23 hens per farm, totaling 17 percent with 576 poultry on 5,875 farms, mirroring East Texas figures. The statewide 160,000 farms lack a hen on 463,000 farms. The effort is led by Texas A&M extension service under J. E. Stanford of Bryan.

Tyler Texas East Texas Smith County Extension Service of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College J. E. Stanford Bryan

Rev Rendleman Leaves Bryan for Missouri Home

Rev A J Rendleman, who conducted services at the Free Baptist church, stayed several days in Bryan after services ended, then departed today for his home in St Joseph Missouri. He left with many friends and the good wishes of the community for the fine service he rendered.

A. J. Rendleman The Free Baptist Church Bryan St. Joseph Rendleman

Mrs Carnes Tours California Grand Canyon Trip

Bryan residents report post card greetings from Mrs Dana Carnes and her brother Dr Hiram T Coulter with family of Rockdale detailing a Californ ia trip including a Grand Canyon visit.

Bryan Dana Carnes Hiram T. Coulter Rockdale California Grand Canyon Arizona

Free Baptists Nine crush the Christians by score of 9 to 1

Local fans saw the Free Baptists Terrors win 9 to 1 over the Christians in an early season game marked by errors on both sides. The Free Baptists batteries Raines and Crow held the mound while Warren, Robinson and Kellett powered the offense as the league opens and teams gain form. Tonight the Methodist and Baptists meet in their first rematch since last fall.

Free Baptists C. S. Beckwith Free Baptist Terrors Raines Crow Christian Warren Robinson Kellett

Edge Annual Picnic Set for Friday July 6

Edge Texas June 27 On account of the picnic at Bohemian Hall Wheelock July 4 we switch to Cedar Creek picnic July 6 Everyone in Brazos and adjoining counties invited to bring lunch and enjoy a day of speaking baseball and bathing committee members include CLOSS CLOSS RYCHLIK BEARD PAYNE COR GEL RUMFIELD WILSON WYMALO and others

E. J. Payne A. Corgel E. B. Rumfield Jesse A. Wilson ED Wymalo Committee

Livergard the New Laxative for Babies and All

LIVERGARD is promoted as the new laxative for infants and families. The copy claims it safely benefits sluggish bowels, keeps old folks young, and that children eagerly want it. Available at drugstores with free samples offered by Lun gardia Co. of Dallas Texas.

Livergard Lungardia Co Dallas Tex

Davis Named Chief Justice of Civil Appeals in Texas

Judge W C Davis was appointed chief justice of the new Tenth Court of Civil Appeals at Waco by Governor Neff. Associate judges George W Barcus and James M Robertson were named. Neff also offered Bryan District Judge post to J Felton Lane. Davis, a Texas educator turned lawyer, has served in the legislature and as district attorney. He now sits as judge of the 85th District Court.

W. C. Davis Tenth Court of Civil Appeals Waco Pat M. Neff Bryan Walker County Baylor University Anderson Grimes County Bryan High School State Summer Normal Examining Board Brazos County Texas Judiciary Committee House A. & M. College 20Th Judicial Brazos Robertson Milam

Masonic Officers Installed at W. T. Austin Chapter Meeting

W. T. Austin Chapter No. 87 R A M held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple where officers were installed for the year including J Linton Robertson as High Priest and E W Price as King. W. T. Austin Council No. 52 Royal and Select Masters installed officers after the chapter ceremony with Oak McKenzie and J N Dulaney among those named.

W. T. Austin Masonic Temple J. Linton Robertson H. P E. W. Price King W. E. Lewis F. E. Lichte J. N. Dulaney T. L. Berdine E. K. Spahr P. S C. C. Yates C. O. Henderson H. K. Gibbs W. F. Tauber H. ¢. Dulliingham Oak McKenzie W. T. Austin Council No Royal and Select Masters Felows W. A. Duncan L P. C F. B E. Lichte Recorder O. G O. Henderson W. H. Tauber Steward H. C. Dillingham Sentinel

County Trustees to Meet in County Superintendent Office

The president W L Powers asked the secretary to call a meeting of the county board of trustees in the county superintendent s office promptly at 1 30 o clock Saturday June 30 1923 D J McDonald secretary W J Walker spent Sunday with home folks in Tabor

County Board of Trustees W. L. Powers D. J. McDonald W. J. Walker Tabor

Bryan Chamber of Commerce Discusses Industrial Plan at A and M

The Bryan Chamber of Commerce debated establishing industrial enterprises at A and M College to employ working students. They considered a trade extension trip for merchants and approved endorsing Gov. Neff's veto of the reclamation bill. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree spoke on her role and pledged service to Bryan and Brazos county.

A. and M. College Pat M. Neff Bryan Chamber of Commerce Lee J. Rountree Chamber Chamber of Commerce Bryan Brazos County A. D. Jackson W. H. Matthews A. and E. J. Fermier Finance Committee Board of Directors Gov Neff Bryan and

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PR. J. N. Goodwin United States Royal Tubes Hassell Motor Co Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Mondrick-Fullerton Justice Court Brazil East Texas Stages Poultry Campaign Rev. Rendleman Missouri Civil Appeals Bryan Eagle Barons Meridian C. OF R. S. Bowers Caldwell J.e.quaid el Paso Allen Academy John M.lawrence Mrs. Rountree W. B. Bixzell Wilson Bradley W. H. Cole E. J. Fountain J. M. Gordon John M. Lawrence J. B. Martin FE. E. McAdams L. L. McInnis Lee J.rountree A. M. Waldrop College Y. M. C. A Experiment Station
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