Local People in Bryan on Various Visits and Trips
A wide list of visitors and travelers were recorded in Bryan today including Wade Cox and D. W. Spence from College, Mrs. J. R. Moore back from Denison, and Miss Dorcas Parker returning from Dallas. Many others from Houston, Palestine, Ennis, Navasota, and surrounding areas stopped in for short visits or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Royall
Palestine
Bryan
D. M. Howard
Iola
D. W. Spence
College
Cy Koontz
Zack
Chester Higgs
Navasota
M.S. Barnett
Houston
J. R. Moore
Denison
Frank Webb
Somerville
Sam Dunn
Miss Francis
Wheelockk
Lee Mike
Ennis
Bob Batton
Ezra Wilson
City
Tabor
Sam Levy
F. T. Dudley
Ithaca
N. Y
F. W. Bell
Dorcas Parker
Dallas
A. L. Hearne
Richard
John Rickey
Edge
T. A. Adams
Meansville
T. W. Beard
Claude Moore
Laura Koppe
D. Mike
H. P. Rhodes
Melton
Allen Academy
Matilda Burroughs
St Worth
M. B. Wallace
H. Cone
R. W. Borlock
Weekend travel and visits across Bryan area
A roundup of local residents and visitors with trips to Jasper Corsicana Dallas Houston New Orleans Beeville and Detroit Michigan plus university student travels and relatives gathering in Bryan Misses Lawrence Spence and others spent the weekend with family while several locals returned from trips to Austin New York and eastern points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Burt McMorris
Corsicana
Will Howard
Austin
Bryan
Hally Haltom
Benchley
T. O. Bringhurst
Dallas
G. S. Parker
John M. Lawrence
New Orleans
Walton R. Cole
State University
M. J. Parker
Ida Parker
Houston
Don T. Griswold
Beeville
Jim Thomas
Navasota
E. Thomas
Claude R. Lawson
Texas A
Tyler Haswell
New York
B. Stevens
Beaumont
Elatives
George Wicker
Della Lawrence
Virginia Spence
H. B. Smith
Detroit
Mich
Local figures visit Bryan and area travel notes
A series of short arrivals and outings are recorded with residents and visitors in Bryan and nearby towns. Names include Claude Morgan Reliance H H Williamson Lufkin J R Borlock Nava sota Becky Kelly and many more as they travel for visits business and events. The Webb Motor Car Company receives a Maxwell car load and plans a new showroom opening next week.
Local residents arrive and depart for visits and errands
Independence resident Jackson Conway attends to business while Miss Maud Sawarby returns from Kansas City. J L Sample and J S Smith of Cottonwood call on the Eagle. Miss Etta Peters visits home folks in New Baden. C F Bullock shop in the city from Steep Hollow. Blake Gibbs returns to Navasota after A and M Texas games. Prof J E Batson travels from Normangee due to his father's death. Lillian Howard visits Canton and returns to Mississippi home. Mr and Mrs W R Fairman Sr return to Ontario after a visit with family. Farming notes praise terracing and legume planting. Brazos County first appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ransome
Coleview
City
Willie Ruditi
Hearne
P. L. Barron
Rock Prairie
W. G. Drummond
Cottonwood
Bryan
W. S. Parker
Franklin
Gladys
L. A. Hamilton
East Aurora
New York
G. B. Hensarling
Wellborn
C. C. Morgan
Carl Jones
Reliance
Cty
J. C. Davidson
George
Harvey
Henry Koontz
Zack Precinct
W. D. Stallings
Joe Walker
Alexander
T. P. Hall
Steep Hollow
J. W. Wilkins
Houston
C. M. Evans
Tom Godman
W. D. Yardley
Ruth Cannon
Calvert
R. S. Newsome
W. S. Mill
W. Dixon
W. A. Smith
Millican
Harrys. Edge
Southwestern University
C. M. Bethany
Hemsted
J. H. Ferguson
Miss Lillie
George Simpson
R. C. Bates
J. A Gammill
W. B. Hudson
Pearl Drummond
George Robinson
Galveston
W. C. Lawson
Kansas City
George T. Wicker
The
Land Commission
Austin
Geo. R. Wicker
Jackson Conway
Independence
Guelph
Ontario
Canada
W. R. Fairman, Jr
Census Trustees Call for Scholastic Census Books
Those desiring to take scholastic census must call at the office to receive books at once. The census must be taken during March. WM. L. POWERS, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. L. Powers
Rail tugs and yachts readied for Navy helper jobs
New York February 27 maritime officials move fast to mobilize steel railroad tugs for government use in New York waters. Yacht owners prepare vessels for immediate patrol, mine sweeping and other auxiliary naval service in the absence of suitable Navy ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caution on fraudulent farm loan schemes warned
The January Farm and Fireside notes warned farmers about slick promoters claiming to assist with the new federal farm loan law. They lure farmers with promises of 2000 loans for a 50 advance, pressuring immediate contracts. Treasury secret service has detained several promoters and urges farmers not to pay or sign notes to outsiders. When in doubt, contact the Federal Farm Loan Bureau in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Secret Service
Treasury Department
The
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Washington, dC
Hog Raiser Jim Kyle Cuts Costs in Brazos County
An excerpt from the Panola County Watchman reports Jim Kyle drove 80 hogs to Fort Worth for $11.70 per head totaling about $2 322.81 while claiming actual raising costs of 250 to 300 dollars. He cultivated 80 acres of corn and holds 800 bushels plus other feed, with 38 bales of cotton marketed. Kyle emphasizes home feed and self sufficiency to boost hogs and livestock. County Agent Benson knows of his interest in hog farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Panola County
Jim Kyle
Fort Worth
Kyle
Hastings
Benson
Honest Letter Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
Paoli Indiana resident Enos Halbert writes of a severe fall cough and sleepless nights. After trying remedies he used Foley’s Honey and Tar and reports complete relief and recommends it for all coughs. For sale by M H James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Halbert
Paoli
Ind
Foley
M. H. James
Courthouse Killing During Trial In Nashville
E G Tompkins was killed and Will Hoffstetter fatally shot in the Davidson county courthouse during a trial over alleged alienation of a wife's affections. Bystander Jim Hoffstetter and Mrs W A Bevington were wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
E. G. Tompkins
Will Hoffstetter
Jim Hoffstetter
W. A. Bevington
Davidson County Court House
Tompkins
Hoffstetter
Bluejackets Sent Into Cuba Restore Order in Guantanamo
Two squads of American bluejackets from the naval station at Caimaner Cuba were sent into Guantanamo Monday to quell a riot and restore order with no violence. The Navy Department says the Cuban government did not view the incident as intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Caimaner
Cuba
Guantanamo
Navy Department
Free Baptist Church Notes Show Strong Sunday School Turnout
The Philathea class reports growing attendance and a successful box supper. Two audiences heard the pastor with new faces in both services. He preached at Union Hill in the afternoon. Plans for a new church building advance as the architect works on submissions and bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Fred Comber
Remedies for chest cold with plaster and horehound syrup
A cold treatment recommends HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER applied to the chest to draw out inflammation and BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP to relax chest tightness. The dollar sized Horehound Syrup comes with a free plaster, offering two remedies for one price. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Ballard
Mag Bud Fisher Seeks Divorce In New Brunswick Case
In New Brunswick New York on February 26 Harry C Fisher known as Bud Fisher cartoonist was made defendant in an absolute divorce action by Pauline Margaret Fisher formerly Miss Welch of Baltimore. Co respondent name unavailable alimony requested at 25000 per year and 5000 counsel fees as stated by A C Streitwolf councI for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Brunswick
N, YF
Harry C. Fisher
Bud” Fisher
New York Supreme Court
Pauline Margaret Fisher
Fisher
Miss Welch
Baltimore
Automobile Register Fragment Indicates Owners and Vehicles
The list shows entry 493 for Marshall Glover of Overland and entry 494 for J Sidney Smith with a Dodge. The fragment suggests a registry segment listing owners and their vehicles without additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Register
Marshall Glover
Overland
J. Sidney Smith
Dodge
Food shortage in our great cities a warning to nation
The Houston Chronicle warns that riots in major cities reveal how unprepared the country is for a real emergency. It criticizes weak agricultural development and inadequate transport, noting urban growth outpacing rural strength and urging better farming and marketing systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Chronicle
Houston Chronicle
Duke Drives Engine for Gerard Train
Telegraphing from Madrid Reuter reports James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany Mrs Gerard and embassy staff left Madrid for Corunna aboard a special train. The Duke of Zaragoza drove the engine and former ambassador asked for an introduction to him before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Gerard
Berlin
Noble
Madrid
Corunna
Associated Press
Landen
Reuter
James W. Gerard
Germany
United States
Duke of Zaragosa
Mr. Gerard
Paving Work Starts on 25th Street by Kaw Paving Co
The Kaw Paving Co began laying concrete on 25th Street from the H. & T. C. track to Washington Avenue. The interurban track is lowered, and once paving completes, car service to Villa Maria will resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw Paving Co
25Th Street
Washington Avenue
Villa Maria
Weather record broken with 88 degree February heat
The Weather Bureau registered 88 degrees yesterday in this city, breaking the February heat record. It was a summer day with comfortable shirtwaist weather. A norther is due to reach the area tomorrow, likely with unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather
Killing of John Ward During Trial Countdown
John Ward awaiting trial for the alleged killing of Louis Hooker was shot and killed by Thomas Hooker, a brother of the deceased, at the entrance to the sheriff's office in Memphis on February 26. Hooker surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
John Ward
Louis Hooker
Thomas Hooker
Sherif
Hooker
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Wade Cox
Taylor
W. B. Hughes
Waco
Lamar Bethea
W. F. Atkinson
D. J. Mize
W. C. Robertson
Dillard Anderson
Rice Instiute
E. H. Astin
Nettie Crawford
Henry Crenshaw
G. D. Anderson
Wichita Falls
J. E. Blaylock
H. O. Boatwright
Ruth Boatwright
John J. Stangel
Jacob Stangel
Manitowoc
Wis
W. Rihan
Norman
W. L. Stangel
A. and
M. College
H. M. Mayo
Sunset Central Lines
Eagle Office
Mayo
Jess Wheeless
A. W. Buchanan
Liberty
J. T. Pate
Emmet Wallace
Ollie Miller
Hensarling Mercantile Co
Lizzie Suber
Vivian Seale
Ea R. H. Carroll
O. L. Wilcox
William Hudspeth
Byars
W. A. McKinney
Wheelock
George Williams
Green's Prairie
G. D. Tucker
Ft. Worth
J. A. Andrews
North Zulch
J. D. Goen
M. B. Easters
John Yeager
Kurten
John L. Payne
Madison County
W. A. Sealey
M.L. Hays
W. P. Lanham
J. A. Gammill
I. M. Cook
R. L. Poll
Texas
Arthur Moore
A. J. Buchanan
Rev
E. W. Solomon
Joe Howard
Claude Morgan
H. H. Williamson
Lufkin
Jim Vincent
Lela Greer
W. E. Wren
Stone City
Geo. F. Lee
Sam Cavitt
M. S. Barnett
Mrs
Roy Killough
Jess Bullock
Vivian Boyder
R. L. Burney
San Antonio
F. J. Garth
Webb Howell
Maxwell
Webb Motor Car Company
R. R. McDonald
J. O. Lewis
John Robinson
Macy
D. D. Eastham
Marlin
J. W. Howell
Emilie Voight
Lucile Robinson
Hempstead
H. B
M. S. Edge
City of Bryan
Maxwells
Fast
Ike Ashburn
A. and M. College
Emory
Gus Stevener
D. L. Wilcox
D. W. Davenport
J. P. Gilpin
M. G. Buchanan
Herman Kindt
James Wilson, Jr
Normangee
J. W. Chesnett
Abilene
Lawrence Parker
W. J. McDonald
Brazos
Mr. Kyle
Census Trustees
Free Baptist Church Notes
Mag
Bud Fisher
Jeff
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