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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
8
United States warned he would be a world dictator and that America may be unready to defend its interests. Lloyd-George urged larger English volunteer forces and framed wartime stakes as pressing.
The regular March term of the Brazos County district court opened at the county courthouse at 9 am with District Judge J C Scott presiding. The grand jury was empaneled with F H Pool as foreman and nine other jurors, plus sworn bailiffs to assist.
A guide to planting by season in Austin climates detailing which vegetables to sow in January February and March and when to transplant or set out crops. It covers tomatoes peppers eggplant okra beans corn melons cucumbers and storage tips for late season tomatoes.
The county school board met to consider a petition from Alexander Cottonwood Harris and Blanton districts to consolidate for a central high school. The board voted unanimously to consolidate and establish the school and to select a site next Saturday.
Joseph Lockett, a Black man, was arrested in the killing of John Jones, whose body was found in W. R. Jackson’s garage. A mob tried to hang him before officials led by Judge A. C. Parker and Sheriff Dearborn intervened. Lockett was taken to Dallas for safety as two other suspects were sought in Dallas.
A special county teachers examination will be held at the county courthouse on Thursday, April 1, Friday, April 2, and Saturday, April 3. The first day covers subjects for permanent certificates, with the following days for first and second grade certificates. Examinations grant State certificates only.
The Associated Press reports in Washington that a Republican filibuster postponed the ships purchase bill for the day and possibly the session, blocking its advance.
Rev. C. H. Storey pastor of the First Presbyterian Church preached an 11 o clock sermon at the A. and M. College inviting audience. Rev. C. E. Bullock of this city filled the pulpit as a missionary of the Central Texas Baptist Association and ministered at the same service.
Armando Barboa, once on General Francisco Villa’s staff, checked into a Chicago hotel and asked to keep money for safekeeping. He filled envelopes with new bills, then declared he was not opening a bank but came to buy a wooden leg, hinting possible interest in arms.
A reflective piece compares human vanity to a restless river scene, warning that many pursue pleasure and social status while bound by Habit and Mammon. The poem contrasts hollow pleasures with spiritual meaning, finally noting that a few escape the endless vanity.
A devotional excerpt by Joseph Malcolm Carnes invites readers to heed Celestial Wisdom. It promises release from toil and fear, peaceful paths, and harmony with the Infinite Mind. Those who find Wisdom gain incorruptible wealth and lasting inner calm.
The Bryan Panama-Pacific Exposition contest closed with Miss McAlpine receiving 27 152 votes and a trip at no cost for two weeks of sightseeing. A three member committee tallied ballots and local firms funded the prize. Plans include expanding the Bryan College interurban and potential new ventures along the Bryan to College corridor.
Navasota Texas March 1 1915 editor Bryan Eagle L M Hewit reports strong support for gravel road improvements in Grimes County despite wet winter conditions and heavy traffic He notes north end residents plan a petition for a countywide election while automibile use confirms roads are usable where graveled and a taxpayer highlights visible value from higher road taxes
Deeds recorded Saturday outline transfers in Bryan with deeds dated 1888 1890 and 1892. J G Anderson conveys west half of lot 9 block 151 and John N Henderson transfers lot 5 block 129 and lot 9 block 151 to Reese Banner for sums of 26 40 and 50 dollars respectively.
A collection at the 11 o clock Sunday service for Buckner Orleanes Home the Baptist sanitariums in Dallas and Houston and the old ministers relief fund exceeded 450 dollars.
W S Broome of Houston and Miss Grave Watson of Millican wed at the county courthouse with County Judge J T Maloney officiating. The bride taught in Millican and has resigned. the groom is a State civil engineer and A M College 1914 graduate. They will reside in Houston.
Local market lists pricing for eggs at 12 1/2 cents per dozen butter 25 cents per pound hens four to six dollars per dozen fryers three to four dollars per dozen broilers two 50 per dozen ducks three per dozen geese three per dozen turkeys ten cents per pound cows four cents per pound calves five cents per pound steers five cents per pound hogs five to six cents per pound oats sixty six and two thirds cents per bushel corn one dollar seven cents per bushel prairie hay twelve dollars per ton Bermuda hay thirteen dollars per ton alfalfa twenty dollars per ton green hides eight cents per pound dry hides ten cents per pound
Under Washington notices on Texas postal changes the Wellborn postmaster is John H. Royder and Charles S. Royder is named at Cawthon replacing G. W. Price who resigned. Jacob Fuchs is named postmaster at Pitts Bridge with T. B. Goodson deceased as deputy.
Steep Hollow beat Bryan Baptist Academy 23 to 10 on the Baptist Academy court. The Steep Hollow lineup featured Prof. Ford in place of an missing player as the two teams showcased a spirited game despite the lopsided score. Also included is a public health notice urging clean premises to stop house fly breeding and prevent disease spread.
L. M. Levison of Shreveport connected with the Shreveport Traction Company is in the city to assist Mr. Gammill with studies on development and enlargement of Bryan College Road.
Frank Bunting a painter for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad fell from the top of the freight depot Saturday afternoon when his ladder broke. He suffered a crushed ankle and was taken to the railroad hospital in Houston for treatment where late reports say he is progressing nicely.
The House in Austin Texas refused to engross a bill to prohibit usury while approving an engrossed measure requiring political ads to show the cost and printer's name. A Senate committee reported favorably on a resolution to investigate Governor Colquitt mansion expenditures.
Heavy dynamite charges were used to jar the jail cells from their foundations. County authorities plan to move the century old cells to the county convict camp a mile and a half east of the city for safekeeping of convicts while in camp.
The Arkansas Senate passes a bill to re establish horse racing. The measure moves to the governor for signature, signaling a new start for racing in Little Rock.
Eighty miners were entombed by an explosion at a Hunston West Virginia mine on March 2. Rescue chances were described as slim with authorities pursuing recovery efforts.
The House committee report condemns the Colorado militia for rough handling of striking miners and families. It attacks absentee owners including John D. Rockefeller Jr. for moral responsibility and cites higher fatality rates in Colorado. It accuses the militia of lawlessness and improper arrests while criticizing Rockefeller's stance.
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