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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1923

Page

4

Texas House Honors I A Patton with Resolution of Respect

The Texas House adopted a resolution of respect for Honorable I A Patton of Alvarado Johnson County who served in the Thirtieth Legislature and was an educator. The body extended sympathy to his family and set aside a page of the Journal to his memory as the House adjourned. Howeth of Johnson and Rountree of Brazos signed.

Austin Texas I. A. Patton Alvarado Johnson County Howeth Johnson Rountree Brazos

Costive bowels eased by Herbine remedy ad

When bowels are costive waste matter ferments causing gas. A dose of Herbine removes impurities thoroughly and pleasantly. Price 60c. Sold by all druggists. (Adv.)

Salvation Army Fund Drive Set to Start March 5

Brazos county advisory board notes urgent funding needs and appoints committees to raise money for the Salvation Army. J. D. Martin chairs the financial committee and will approach local lodges. districts cover Bryan streets to the oil mill. Local rescue cases and ex service men support highlight the appeal.

The Salvation Army Brazos County W. S. Barron J. L. Brock J. B. Priddy J. D. Martin T. K. Lawrence Dr. Humbert Charles Nagle College Station Moylan S. Bird J. M. Gordon Messrs. Carmichael Harry Garberson S. Justwig Southwestern Dallas Bryan First State Bank Bryan Street Grant Lumber Company First National Bank I. and G. N Tyler Haswell Eugene Edge C. L. Eden Lee J. Rountree W. 8. Barron Airl San Antonio Texas

Water rights dispute resolution proposed by Representative Rountree

A resolution by Representative Lee J. Rountree of Bryan proposes an International Commission to settle disputes and agree on water rights between Mexico and the United States. The day’s Austin reports note other measures including a cigarette control bill by Mc Daniel and Stewart and amendments to the Free Text Book Law.

Associated Press Austin Texas A. L. McDaniel Comanche B. J. Stewart Edwards Mexico United States Lee J. Rountree Bryan

Evangelist E. D. Solomon to Lead Bryan Revival

Dr John A Held announces Evangelist E D Solomon will preach at First Baptist Church in Bryan. A Methodist-tinged notice lauds Solomon as a great southern evangelist whose simple Bible based preaching relies on the Holy Spirit. Services begin March 4 1923 at 11:00 am with music directed by a noted singer.

Bryan God E. D. Solomon John A. Held First Baptist Church Solomon Southland Dr. Held Baptist Tabernacle

Herbine tonic for stomach liver and bowels

Belch clearing bitter liquid relief for heartburn and stomach upset promotes purification and strengthening of the stomach liver and bowels priced at 60c and sold by all druggists.

Eastern Star Work Interest Increasing in Bryan Chapter

Mrs. J. R. Wright of College leads a new Friday night class for Bryan Chapter No. 222 of the Order of the Eastern Star with instruction by Mrs. M. R. Bentley. An afternoon session and two weekly options are offered for members unable to attend.

J. R. Wright Bryan Order of the Eastern Star M. R. Bentley College Y” Chapel

Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Voice Program

Monday afternoon group meetings of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society reported. Group No. 3 hosted by Mrs. Barron with twelve members and one visitor. devotional by Mrs. Poindexter. program on Mexican church work led by Mrs. Gibbs with support from Cochran Munday Willis. Next meeting with Mrs. Wade Cox. Group No. 4 at Mrs. Oak McKenzie’s. leader Mrs. Dansby. scripture John 1 19 and 27. Mission Voice article on Missions in Mexico. attendees listed with visitors Lizzie Kendt and Mrs Holland.

Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Barron J. W. Barron Will Poindexter W. F Gibbs H. N. Cochran Dave Munday H. C. Willis Wade Cox Mesdames W. W. Solomon E. W. Crenshaw W. F. Gibbs C. A. Lewis W. H. Cole Oak McKenzie R M. Dansby Mission Voice Mexico E. C. Harder C. R. Gardner M. R. Bentley L. F. Bailey A. Brunneman H. H. Seale R. M. Dansby E. J. Gurley Lizzie Kendt FE. 0. Holland

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief

Cold settled in the neck shoulders or arms makes movement painful Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves pain and relaxes muscles Three sizes 30c 60c and 1 20 sold by all druggists Adv.

Ballard

Texas high school basketball finals field named

About 1300 teams started the race for the state ILI basketball title with 13 000 players involved. Sixteen teams from across Texas earned final elimination spots at the University of Texas on March 2 led by Ralls El Paso Wichita Falls San Angelo Bogota Freeport Dallas Oak Cliff Whitney Stephenville Shiner Athens Tabor Groveton Brackenridge Victoria Mathis and Edinburg.

Eagle Austin Roy B. Henderson University of Texas Mr. Henderson Texas Ralls el Paso Wichita Falls San Angelo Bogota Freeport Dallas Oak Cliff Whitney Stephenville Shiner Athens Tabor Groveton San Antonio Brackenridge Victoria Mathis Edinburg

Cemetery Working at Alexander Cemetery Meeting Notice

Community members are urged to attend a work day at Alexander Cemetery on Tuesday March 6 to perform upkeep. Bring lunches and tools and be prepared to spend the day assisting the committee with essential maintenance.

Alexander Cemtery

Vermifuge Ad Promises Worm Removal and Health Restore

A 19th century style advertisement urges parents to watch children for worm symptoms and use White's Cream Vermifuge to expel worms and restore vigor. It notes a price of 35 cents and that the product is sold by all druggists.

Bryan and Brazos Chamber Meeting Notes Highlights

The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce convened at 10:30 am with reports on Tabor High School boys basketball advancing to the State Championship on March 22. Committee chairs spoke on a terracing drive, educational matters, Salvation Army endorsement, and praise for Eberstadt’s Somerville visit. Attendees included local officials and businessmen.

Bryan and Brazos Martin Agricultural Committee Brazos County County Commissioners’ Court Dulaney City Development Committee Haswell Educational Committee Allen Academy Salvation Army Gordon J. D. Martin Bryan Chamber of Commerce Somerville Eberstadt Jack Gordon Garland H. Lang Somerville Chamber of Commerce

Children Find Loving Home After Mother's Death

The three Doberesky children, now orphans after their mother Mrs. Malinda Doberesky died last Thursday, have been placed with their aunt Mrs. Mary Beene in Keith. The Good Cheer Association and well wishers helped arrange care and support for the family.

Good Cheer Association Malinda Doberesky Mary Beene Keith

Dr J N Goodwin Internal Medicine Physician

Dr J N Goodwin lists practice in the Smith Building with office phone 498 and residence phone 295 for internal medicine and diseases of children.

J. N. Goodwin Smith Building

Federal survey planned for Brazos Colorado and Trinity rivers

The House Flood Control Committee backs an omnibus bill for preliminary surveys of streams in several states. Texas rivers Brazos Colorado and Trinity are included. Army Engineers would conduct the work with state cooperation. Navigation is excluded from the survey scope.

Washington House Flood Control Committee Colorado The Brazos Trinity of Texas Boards of Army Engineers Texas Mansfield Connally Briggs Army Engineers

Sheriff Morehead Returns With Prisoner From New Orleans

Sheriff L. E. Morehead comes back from New Orleans with his prisoner. He avoided the Houston penitentiary farm after Wade Jones fell ill on the way home. Morehead, not feeling well for over a week, denies influenza as the cause. He reports forest fires signaling a dry region and notes the Mississippi River is muddier than usual with a fractional rise.

L. E. Morehead New Orleans Houston Wade Jones Morehead Mississippi

Liquid Borozone promises rapid healing for wounds

An advertisement touts Liquid Borozone as a quick healer for torn flesh burns and sores with no work downtime. It lists prices 30c 60c and $1.20 and notes availability from all druggists.

Former Bryan Boy Named New Head of Louisiana Lines

Russell C. Watkins of Houston, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Watkins of Bryan, is appointed vice president and general manager of the Louisiana lines of the Southern Pacific railroad. He succeeds J. H. R. Parsons who was promoted. A graduate of A. and M. College, Watkins has spent twenty seven years in railroading and is a nephew of Mrs. C. P. Fountain of College Station. He is married to Ethel Henderson, daughter of Judge and Mrs. John N. Henderson of Bryan.

Russell C. Watkins Houston C. P. Fountain College Station Ethel Henderson John N. Henderson Bryan College

Death of S. J. Bain of Houston Heard Here

Friends mourn the death of S. J. Bain at his Houston home on Tuesday February 27. Funeral plans await relatives from Virginia with remains to be buried in Bryan arriving Friday at 12:30 PM via the Houston and Texas Central line.

S. J. Bain Houston Virginia Bryan Texas Central

Wes Cramer Sentenced to Two Years in Liquor Case

Wes Cramer pleaded guilty in district court to two liquor law violations and received one year in the penitentiary on each count from Judge W C Davis, totaling two years. The State vs. Sam Palermo was postponed due to illness of County Attorney Oak McKenzie and reset for March 12. Additional liquor cases include George Rountop set for Tuesday at 9:00 AM and Jim Carey facing two cases Wednesday for selling intoxicating liquor.

Wes Cramer W. C. Davis Sam Palermo Oak McKenzie George Rountop Jim Carey

Dr Freeman Leaves Today for Indo China Research Mission

Dr George F Freeman of A and M College departs for San Francisco to sail early next week for Indo China on a cotton breeding research mission. His absence from college will last several months.

George F. Freeman A. & M. College San Francisco Indo-China

For Sale Pure Bred Eggs From Barred Rock and White Leghorn

Classified ad offering pure bred eggs for setting at 1.00 each. Contact option lists phone 5 Kurten and reference to W. H. Buchanan for viewing or purchase.

Barred Rock Kurten W. H. Buchanan

Notice of Assessment by Bryan Friend in Need Society

Bryan Texas February 28 You are notified of an assessment of One Dollar and Ten Cents per member on the death of Mrs W P Bullock No 103. Pay to J T Maloney Secretary within ten days by March 10 or you will be suspended with cost to reinstate of $1 50 Board of Directors approval. Last call showed 228 members Present 227 W T James President Attest J T Maloney Secretary Bryan Council Friend in Need Society.

Friends IN Bryan Texas W. P. Bullock J. T. Maloney W. T. James Bryan Council Friend In Need Society

For Sale Barred Rock Eggs from Good Laying Strain

Classified note from Wellborn Texas listing barred rock eggs for sale. Eggs come in settings at 1.00 and 5.00 per hundred from a good laying strain owned by H S Dowling.

H. S. Dowling Wellborn Texas

Rainfall Totals From Last Twenty Four Hours Reported

One and twenty nine hundredths inches of rain fell in the 24 hours from eight o clock Sunday morning to eight this morning according to the government gauge kept by George Adams of this city. Approximately six inches has fallen since the drought broke on January 21. The Adams gauge showed 4.26 inches but froze during the cold spell. The total will hover near six inches as ground conditions improve for spring crops and farmers look to a promising opening to the farming year.

Mondey George Adams Adams

Bryan Schools Head Attends National Education Association

Professor Madison Hall superintendent of Bryan City Schools travels to Cleveland Ohio to attend a 10 day session of the National Education Association convention. He will be away about ten days to two weeks and may visit nearby schools after the meeting ends.

Madison Hall Bryan Cleveland Ohio National Educational Association Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S.-Mexico Southland’s Eastern Star Bryan and Brazos CO. C Lec'y Eberstadt Somerville Commercial Club Wilson Bradley W. I. Cole J. N. Dulaney H. O. Ferguson E. J. Fountain M. L. Parker E. E. McAdams L. L. McInnis A. M. Waldrop M. E. Wallace D. L. Wilson Mr. Young Uvalde Rock Company E. Eberstadt Brazos, Colorado Trinity Sheriff Morehead Bryan Boy Louisiana Lines Ancona Bird King Canada Supply Limited Eugene M. Beard Edge, Texas DR. Freeman Hillton E. A. Convention Federal Land Bank OF Houston Bryan Association Bryan, Texas Ford Chambers-Wilson Motor Co
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