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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1922

Page

3

Bryan Country Club Board Deliberates Finances and Growth

The Bryan Country Club board met at the clubhouse with nine directors present. The treasurer reported a semiannual period ending December 31 1921 with receipts of 7920.03 and disbursements of 7913.73 leaving 6.30 cash. January–February 1922 receipts 4491.85 disbursements 3947.77 leaving 544.08 in bank.

The Bryan Country Club R. W. Howell O. E. Saunders Travis B. Bryan R. O. Allen Jno A. M. Waldrop J. T. Lawler

Shrine Council backs new Masonic college club building

The Shrine Council at its San Antonio meeting approved construction of a Masonic club house and dormitory for Texas A&M students and sons of Masons near the campus. The project, estimated at 150,000, will be funded by Temples with pro rata contributions, and a plot already purchased will host 100 residents.

College Station Texas Shrine Council San Antonio A. & M. College of Texas Ike S. Ashburn Sons of Masons Ashburn John Wyatt el Paso Fred Righter Austin Mystic Shrine Temples Sam Cochran Dallas Fred C. Jones Houston E. E. Edwards Ft Worth R. E. Thomason A. & M. Club E. B. la Roche H. N. June S. G. Bailey Bizzell A & M. Masonic Club O. M. Ball W. B. Birrell J. C Nagle T. 0. Walton the Ashburn EF. B. LaRoche Geo. L. Smart George A. Long

Death of George W Norrell Former Bryan Resident

George W Norrell died Monday morning at his daughter's home in Bryan and was shipped to Houston for funeral services. He lived in Bryan for many years as a leading businessman, operated Norrell drug store, and is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Roy Smith of Austin and Mrs James G Leavell of Houston.

George W. Norrell Roy Smith San Antonio Street Houston Thurlow B Austin American Bryan George N. Norrell J. P. Mitchell Norrell Drug

Storm causes over two million in Appleton district damage

Greenbay Wisconsin February 25 Property damage from sleet and storm in the Appleton District is reliably reported to exceed 2 000 000 dollars.

Greenbay Wis Appleton

Infant’s safety pin rescue noted in Wheelock report

In Wheelock Texas Prof H A Garland and wife celebrate their infant sons survival after swallowing a safety pin. The pin was removed at Scott and White Sanitarium Temple by a skilled surgeon. The piece also mentions S A Cavitt former Wheelock resident and two visiting Methodist ministers aiding local Mexican and Italian communities.

Hearne Democrat Wheelock Texas H. A. Garland Bryan Scott and White Sanitarium Temple S. A. Cavitt America Wheelock Land McGregor Frank S. Onderdonk New Mexico Rev Martinelli Italy

Disabled Veterans Hold Beneficial Meeting at Carnegie Library

The John N. Snell Post of Disabled Veterans of the World War held a lively meeting at the Carnegie Library. President Hunnicutt read a congratulatory letter from Forbes of the Veterans Bureau about Bryan post. Members planned weekly Thursday meetings and a Kangaroo Court for minor offenses. Forty members attended. Federal students in Prean or at College are invited to a gathering at 8 pm tonight at the Carnegie Library hosted by the Federal Students' Club. Veterans now in college are urged to attend with their guests.

John N. Snell Carnegie Library R. W. Hunnicutt Forbes Veterans’ Bureau Washington Bryan Post Prean Carnecie Tibrar

Aggies Lose Quick Game To Baylor On Home Floor

Texas A and M, missing Ehlert, falls 19 to 18 to Baylor on the Aggies home court. Dwyer shines with strong defense as the crowd reacts to a hard fought, low scoring contest. Lineups: A and M guards Dwyer Gill center Keen forwards Megarity Williams. Baylor guards Bradshaw Hill center Lyons forwards Scott Woodson.

College Station Texas Ehlert Texas Aggies Baylor University Dwyer Gill Keen Megarity Williams Baylor Bradshaw Hill Lyons Scott Woodson

Community News From Benchley Texas

Mrs. R H Seale returned from Austin where her daughter Mrs L L Click lies ill and is improving. Illness and sickness are common with several children out of school. Myrtle Josey returned to school near Benchley after a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Josey of Hearne. Jim Smith and family visited Ed Purcell and Miss Barbara Peyton spent Sunday with her parents near Bryan.

Benchley Tex R. H. Seale Austin L. L. Click Hearne Jim Smith Wheelock Ed Purcell Barbara Peyton J. R. Peyton Bryan

Bryan Gains Commission Form Government In Texan Pace

Bryan Texas adopts commission form with city manager oversight and a tax rate of 2.24 dollars per hundred, higher than Navasota’s 1.60. The piece notes the costs of good governance and questions value versus price.

Bryan Navasota Examiner Texas Navasota

County Clerk McSwain Leaves Bryan for Belton Weekend

County Clerk A. Stuart McSwain departed Bryan on Friday night to spend the weekend in Belton, planning a short absence from his duties.

A. Stuart McSwain Bryan Belton

Great future for Texas pecan trees if properly planted

Austin, Feb 27. J H Burkett discussed Texas pecan industry growth and seedling versus named varieties before the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers in Atlanta. He cited 1919 yields, market influence of seedling pecans, and the need for organized marketing through regional exchanges to stabilize prices and expand foreign markets.

Texas Austin J. H. Burkett State Department of Agriculture Association of Southern Agricultural Workers Atlanta United States Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Florida Alabama Mississippi Missouri Kentucky Illinois Indiana Georgia California Old Mexico Texas State Department of Agriculture Texas Pecan Growers’ Exchange C. D. Jarratt San Antonio National Pecan Growers’ Exchange California Walnut Growers’ Exchange California Almond Growers’ Association

Governor Neff Plans March Statewide Tour

Governor Neff will tour the state in late March with four or five speeches daily, outlining government perils and possibilities not as a campaign but to fulfill a 1920 promise. He will advocate rural school improvement, farm marketing systems, and cooperative road-building for Texas to lead in all fields.

Austin Tex Neff Texas

Zeb Daniels Receives Five-Year Burglary Sentence

District Judge W C Davis presided as Zeb Daniels pleaded guilty to burglary of Cole Hardware Company and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Charley Mason’s liquor transport case on call. 24 grand jury felony indictments docketed. arrests by Sheriff Morehead noted.

W. C. Davis Brazos County Zeb Daniels Cole Hardware Company Charley Mason Morehead

Railroad Man Credits Tanlac After Stomach Ailment

Jos H Morris a longtime Texas and New Orleans railroad yard worker from Houston says he lived two years on cereals and eggs due to a poor stomach. He reports Tanlac restored his weight energy and health and credits the medicine with making him a different man. Tanlac is sold in Bryan by N A Stewart and leading druggists.

Jos. H. Morris Texas and New Orleans Railroad Providence St Houston Tex Tanlac Bryan N. A. Stewart

For Sale Methane Cotton Seed at $1.50 Per Bushel

Advertisement from Harrell Planting Seed Co Lockhart Texas offers methane cotton seed for sale at 1 50 per bushel delivered to your station.

Harrell Planting Seed Co Lockhart Texas

Jurors Questioned on Ku Klux Klan Membership in Texas Case

In Waco Texas Feb 25 counsel for Mrs Inez Crow in the suit against Sheriff Bob Buchanan and his bondsmen were permitted to ask jurors if they belonged to the Ku Klux Klan or their church and fraternal affiliations. Some jurors have said they are not Klan members. The trial for 50 000 damages over Louis Crow death began after Judge H M Richey overruled demurrers.

Waco Texas Inez Crow Bob Buchanan Seventy-Fourth District Court H. M. Richey Richey Ku Klux Klan Crow Louis Crow Lorena Buchanan

Milam County Clerk Candidate Nominee Lilia Atkinson

In Rockdale Texas Feb 25 interest in the upcoming primary grows as Miss Lilia Atkinson declares her candidacy for Milam County Clerk. She has worked as an assistant in Jeff T Kemp’s office and served five years as deputy county clerk and was Red Cross secretary during World War I.

Milam Rockdale Texas Lilia Atkinson Milam County

Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County This Week

County Clerk A. S. McSwain reports Brazos county issued marriage licenses in the past week to B. Edwards and Della Ford, and Louis A. Corradine and Mamie Watson.

A. S. McSwain Brazos County B. Edwards Della Ford Louis A. Corradine Mamie Watson

Happy Bryan Grandparents Celebrate Birth Announcement

Mr and Mrs Emmett Trant welcomed a son and heir after moving from Bryan to San Angelo. Mrs Trant formerly Miss Bessie Nall. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W P Trant are overjoyed today.

Bryan Emmett Trant San Angelo Trant Bessie Nall W. P. Trant

Pure Truitt Cotton Seed Offered in Brazos County

A farmer advertises selling Truitt cotton seed stored at Bryan Oil Mill and his Wheelock gin. Price listed 1.50 per bushel and 75.00 per 0, with delivery or orders to S. E. Cavitt and Jess M. Cook at the First State Bank and Trust Co., Bryan.

Brazos County Bryan Wheelock S. E. Cavitt Jess M. Cook First State Sor & Trust Co

Baylor loss seen as potential blessing after Waco meeting

Dr John A Held reports from the Texas Baptist convention in Waco where Governor Neff and Dr George W Truett spoke. Leaders formed a 25 member committee to plan a temporary chapel and a new fireproof Baylor library and a 5000 seat auditorium, hoping for a strong community rally to rebuilding.

John A. Held First Baptist Church Waco Texas Baptist Convention Neff George W. Truett Dr. Held Baylor State Convention Board of Trustees Women’s Organization

Stine and Hock Chiropractors Indicted by Brazos Grand Jury

Brazos county grand jury indicted Harry H. Stine and Emma K. Hock, doctors of biopractice, on charges of practicing medicine without a license. Trial calls set before District Judge Davis Friday afternoon. bonds posted for appearance. Also note a stray or stolen brown mare 15 hands high 8 years old branded L, reward $10. Lipscomb, Clay, Burleson County.

Brazos County Harry H. Stine Emma K. Hock Dr. Stine Dr. Hock Davis Stine Bar l W. C. Lipscomb, Clay, Burleson Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. I Barron George W. Smith A S. McSwain W. S. Barron J. L Lueh B. H. Moore Geo F. Freeman D. 0. Henderson F. R Jones F. W. Hensel C. E. Finley Joseph M. Kellorg Capt H. J. Fitzgerald M. C M. M. Daugherty J. A. Wilkinson L. E. Dowd J. B. Beers Far W. Tittle H. H. Prager W. W. Kraft Wilson Bradley Harris Marshall Bullock Hendrix Conway F. Locker C. Edgar Jones J. N Dulaney Webb, Jr F. J. Fountein C. C. Vick Travis BR. Bryan Country Club Domino Club Ed. M. Sims Fish Committee Chas. A. Felker J. O. Morgan Shriners College Masonic Club Wisconsin Wheelock News Aggies Gov. Neff Cole Hardware CO R. R. Man Tansac Jos. Morris Atlantic Monthly Boston Mass Massachusetts Daily Eagle Sue McLennan Drs. Stine Hock Chiropractors Conyers Live Stock & Feed Corp W. G Reynolds Mer Collins
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