Kirby sued for 4000 by music student over name and life support
Olga Ralph, a 29 year old music student from Evanston, accuses John H. Kirby of Houston of promising $500 monthly for life if she renounced her surname and traveled as his secretary. She alleges Kirby, 63, and married, made 1918 agreements and pressured her to return letters and documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Ralph
Evanston
Illinois
Kirby
Associated Press
New York
John H. Kirby
Texas
Southern Tariff Association
Supreme Court
Ralph
Boys from Texas May Choose From Four Training Camps
Summer training camps in the Eighth corps area including Texas open July 30 to August 28 1923 accommodating 3600 students across four camps Fort Sam Houston Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma Fort Logan Colorado and Fort Huachuca Arizona. Applications available March 15 with early preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Corps
Texas
8Th Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Sth Corps
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Ft. Sam Houston
Ft. Sill
Ft. Logan
Fort Hauchuca
United States States
Fort Sill
Fort Logan
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Cochise County
8Th Corps Area
Fort Sem Houston
Accident on College Road Ends With Minor Injuries
Mrs Ed Royall and her daughter driving a Dodge suffered only a shake up bruises and a scratch in a College Road crash. The car rolled into a ditch after a wheel slipped off. They were helped by station staff and J T Lawler then taken to Bryan Hospital. The top and windshield were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Road
Ed Royall
College Avenue
Boy Scout Home
J. T. Lawler
Bryan Hospital
Bryan shopper list includes Steep Hollow resident Mrs Elbert Moore
Mrs Elbert Moore of Steep Hollow was among Bryan shoppers today, highlighting local participation in this day’s shopping activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Moore
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Laura Mims
J. S. Byars
Independence
Worker's Conference of Brazos Association Held
The Brazos Association held a Monday session at First Baptist Bryan with Dr. Solomon delivering the opening sermon. W H Buchanan presided. Rev J J Pipkin reported progress among rural churches and Mexican missions. The afternoon covered women's work, district WM A review, and Young People's activities. next meeting set for April at Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brazos Association
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Solomon
W. H. Buchanan
J. J. Pipkin
William Ibarra
Hearne
A. S. McSwain
Ss. H. Hunter
Association
Baptist Church of
Professor Hall Returns From National School Superintendents Meet
Superintendent Madison Hall of Bryan schools returns from Cleveland where he attended the National Association of School Superintendents. He reports a pleasant profitable trip meeting noted educators and inspecting Cleveland schools and their progressive methods and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Hall
Bryan Schools
Cleveland
Ohio
National Association of School Superintendents
Hall
Durant Durant Star Autos Sold in Bryan by Edge Automobile Co
J. L. Edge announces a Bryan salesroom and garage for Durant and Star cars opening April 1. The new Edge Automobile Co will occupy 25 by 116 feet of the Central Texas Garage building, with a display room and offices upfront and a repair area in back. Cars arriving around March 12 will be ready for sale at once. The firm expects big business in Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
STAR
Bryan
Edge Automobile CO
J. L. Edge
Star Cars
Central Texas
George Nodbales
Pryan Hotel
The
Edge Automobile Company
Edge
Durant and Star Cars
Main Street
Durant and Star
Brazos County
Texas House passes Davenport primary law with amendments
The Davenport primary election bill passed the Texas House 89 to 23. It sets uniform primaries for governor and all state and multi county districts, requires poll tax affiliation on lists, allows only one primary per voter, extends ballot preservation to six months, and posts nominations in five counties. The bill, signed by Davenport and several representatives, heads to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Austin
Texas
House
McMillan
Congress
Dielmann
Bexar
Davenport
Jury List for Fifth Week District Court
The Fifth Week District Court jury list for the February term lists jurors including JL Morehead Robert Martin J Parker H Dansby August Merka J Priddy O Goolsby J Dulaney Joe Scasta J Stanford N Goodman W Lloyd H Tuck Bobbie Walthal C E Jones T Beard T Crone S Stewart R Webb Jr Joe Howard Walter McGregor Howell Gandy J Nash T A Adams J D Barnett J W Wade Frank Salvato J H Gandy Roy Stone L B Dickerson J E Chil dress J S Byars Ed Zimmerman R Q Astin Luther Holland P H Hensarling Austin Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
JL. E. Morehead
Robert Martin
J. J. Parker
H. P. Dansby
August Merka
J. B. Priddy
O. W. Goolsby
J. N. Dulaney
Joe E. Scasta
J. E. Stanford
N. Goodman
W. B. Lloyd
H. O. Tuck
Bobbie Walthal
C. E. Jones
R. Q. Astin
Luther Holland
P. H. Hensarling
Austin Stuart
Marriage Licenses in Brazos County Listed
The Brazos County Clerk A S McSwain reports licenses issued since the last notice. Pairs named include Roosevelt Jackson and Savana Rouse Elbert B Reynolds and Maadames de Steigner Johnny Ewing and Esther White Ben Jones and Idella Kenney Harold D Sanders and Nona Maye Locke Lori Hazeley and Lillie Johnson Charlie Ayers and Adlee Thompson Frank Hill and Mary Turner Elihu Mc Gowen and Ora Lee Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Roosevelt Jackson
Savana Rouse
Elbert B. Reynolds
Maadames de Steigner
Johnny Ewing
Esther White
Ben Jones
Idella Kenney
Harold D. Sanders
Nona Maye Locke
Lori Hazeley
Lillie Johnson
Charlie Ayers
Adlee Thompson
Frank Hill
Mary Turner
Elihu McGowen
Ora Lee Walker
Grand jury session in Houston this week
A. M. Waldrop F. T. Cole and R. W. Howell serve on the Houston grand jury this week as part of the ongoing judicial proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waldrop
F. T. Cole
R. W. Howell
Houston
Benchley Citizen L M Haltom and Son Visit Town
L M Haltom and son Allie, noted Benchley residents, were seen in town today trading with local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Haltom
Allie
Benchley
Texas House approves college funding and dormitory measures
Representative Lee J. Rountree of Brazos reports the House approved a $33 000 fuel plant at A and M College a $20 000 deep water well to the Trinity sands and $7 890 for equipping 100 tents for students. A $100 000 extension building and $25 000 for Gathwright Hall dormitory await Senate action. A new bid to kill consolidation of Frisco and five railroads faces House debate until Inter national and Great Northern ensures shop workers return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Austin
Tex
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos
A. & M. College
Trinity Sands
Senate
Gathwright Hall
Rountree
Frisco
International
Great Northern
le Stourgeon
San Antonio
Cavitt Home Remodeling Adds Stuccoed Facade
Major W. R. Cavitt redrafts his two story brick residence on East 30th street. Workers expect completion in five to six weeks. The finished house, set on a five acre plot among oaks and lush plants, will greet visitors in true Southern style, reflecting a sense of charm and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Cavitt
East 30Th Street
Bryan
Locke Sanders Wedding in Bryan Texas
Mr and Mrs S E Locke announce the marriage of their daughter Nona May to Harold D Sanders on Sunday March 4 1923 in Bryan Texas. At home Bryan Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
S. E. Locke
Nona May
Harold D. Sanders
Texas
Funeral for Ray Peters Held in Bryan
Ray Peters 21 died last Monday morning in Bryan at his grandmother's home in the Harvey community. The Bethel Baptist church conducted services Tuesday afternoon with Rev. R. L. Brown, burial in Steep Hollow cemetery. He leaves a father and mother, three brothers, a sister, and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Peters
Bryan
D. M. Dansby
Harvey
Bethel Baptist Church
Ray
Bethel Church
E. A. Peters
Douglass
Marshall
Edgar
Mildred
R. L. Brown
Steep Hollow Baptist Church
Steep Hollow
Brazos County
City Makes Fine Impression At Bryan Missionary Meet
During the district meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union delegates from fifteen Texas counties praised Bryan for the work being done. Despite inclement weather and deep mud the city left a favorable impression of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Union
Bryan
Texas
Farmers from Brazos Visit Kurten on Business
Henry Conrad of Kurten was among visiting Brazos county farmers in the city on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Conrad of
Kurten
Brazos County
Complete Texas school survey authorized by Senate
The Texas Senate passed a bill to appropriate 50000 dollars for a comprehensive survey of the state's public schools and higher education. An 11 member education survey commission will oversee the study with a December 1 1924 deadline and no compensation for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Austin
Texas
Senate
Viva Voce
Wood
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
House Educational Affairs Committee
University of Texas, A. and M. College
College of Industrial Arts
State Normals Colleges
Survey Commission
Mrs Bentley Heads Delphian Chapter in Bryan
State organizers of the National Delphian Society organized a Bryan unit at Carnegie Library electing officers led by Mrs M R Bentley. The chapter aims at higher education personal improvement and social progress with meetings set for the first and third Fridays at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Delphian Society
Carnegie Library
Bryan
M. R. Bentley
E. O. Edson
Howard Todd
W. S. Higgs
Mazie Lundin
Laura Belle Roten
E. F. Parks
A. M. Waldrop
P. M. Raysor
H. H. Williamson
A. L. Ward
Delphian
U. S
Mesdames
Mazie W. Lundine
W. B. Cline
P. M. Rasor
Mary T. White
J. Bb. Beers
Egbert Jones
J. H. Pendegrast
H. P. Smith
Moonshiners confess killings of two Louisiana deputies
In Franklin Parish, moonshiners John Murphy and Gideon Rester confessed to killing deputies Wesley Crain and Wiley Pierce, whose bodies were found buried in mud and covered by a cow carcass. Pierce’s body bore an axe wound. the killers led officers to the burial site after their confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Franlington
Wesley Crain
Wiley Pierce
Pierce
John Murphy
Gideon Rester
Murphy
Knights of Pythias Initiate Fifteen in Page Class
More than one hundred members of Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 64 met at Castle Hall for the initiation of a class of fifteen pages. Grand Chancellor B W Steele and others attended as the Henry Miller Bible Class was formed and obligated on the Bible. Judge W C Davis lectured, and a women’s committee served a formal luncheon to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 64
Castle Hall
George E. Hadley
B. W. Steele
John T. Bonner
Houston
B. F. Gibson
Navasota
Henry Miller
Grand Lodge of Texas
Bryan
Steele
W. C. Davis
Cc. L. Taylor
Madison Hall
G. W. Ross
R. P. Phillips
Jess M. Cook
Sol Parks
G.D. Brown
W. S. Collard
S. G. Buchanan
P. E. Dishman
R. B. Rateliff
Guy Harris
C. F. Goen
J. W. Hamilton
E. Y. Harpole
Houston Lodge No. 1
J. M. Caldwell
M. E. Wallace
Gabe Cazell
John A. Held
E. D. Solomon
Stanley Armstrong
Metzger Death Shocks A&M College Amid Flag At Half Mast
College Station reports the death of R F Metzger a sophomore age 20 from influenza relapse followed by pneumonia. He died Friday afternoon in the college hospital. Parents Charles and Metzger of Hondo will take the body home for burial Saturday noon, escorted by four Hondo students and his roommate H V Goss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
R. F. Metzger
Fire Nearly Destroys County Official's Home
Former County Commissioner George P. Edge of the Tabor community narrowly escaped losing his country home when a Wednesday afternoon blaze started, likely from a defective flue, and was quenched by neighbors using a bucket brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Edge
Tabor
Sam B Wilson Visits Texas Legislature During Trip
Sam B. Wilson returned from a state trip visiting Houston Taylor and Austin. In Austin he met Bra zos county's representative Lee J. Rountree and attended a session of the Texas legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Wilson
Houston
Taylor
Austin
Wilson
Texas
Brazos County
Lee J. Rountree
Otho Williams Ill With Pneumonia in Harvey Community
Otho Williams of the Harvey community is seriously ill with pneumonia, prompting concern among residents and physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho Williams
Harvey
Somerville Gains Chamber Commerce Thanks to Eberstadt
Twenty one members attend the weekly Commercial Club meeting as Rev Simonton discusses club pep. Secretary Eberstadt of Bryan C of C promotes an Auxiliary. 14 members join with officers Mrs Bryan and Mrs Sehmaker. next meeting set for March 7 at 2 pm in the Armory. men note Eberstadt day with caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Eberstadt
Commercial Club
Simonton
Jackson
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Eberstad
Bryan
Sehamaker
Commercial Auxiliary
Mareh
Brazos Pioneer Jerry Upright Dies After Week of Illness
Jerry A Upright a Brazos County pioneer and ex confederate soldier died at his home on Tuesday March 5 after a one week illness from pneumonia. Born January 1847 in North Carolina he moved to Texas in 1866 and to Brazos County. He married Emma Foster on Christmas Day 1877 and they had seven children including Mrs William Wyatt Bryan Mrs Jim Cobb John Dewey Jones Kittie Upright Sam George Upright. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 30 pm at the family home with Rev H C Willis of the First Methodist church officiating and burial in Bryan cemetery with pallbearers Charlie Godwin Charles Moehlman J E Brown John Hamilton Jack Boone Charles Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry A. Upright
J. A. Upright
North Carolina
Texas
Brazos County
Emma Foster
William Wyatt
Houston
Jim Cobb
Mia
John Dewey Jones
Kittie Upright
Bryan
Sam
George Albert Upright
H. C. Willis
First Methodist Church
Bryan Cemetery
Charlie Godwin
Charles Moehlman
J. E. Brown
John Hamilton
Jack Boone
Charles Ramsey
Also Mentioned on This Page
A-M College
John H Kirby
Music Student
OF Brazos Association
Prof. Hall
Cavitt
Mrs. Bentley
B. T. Yeager
L. A. Haste
Walter Cobb
Wellborn
T. C. Wade
P. E. Wade
Tony Varisco
Brazos Bottom
Louisiana
Knights OF Pythias
A. & M. Tubent
Edge Home
Bryan C. of C
Allen Academy
Villa Maria Academy
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