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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
8
Harry Thaw returns to the courtroom for a conspiracy to escape from Matteawan case with five codefendants. Meanwhile Mrs Emil Jeske of Kurten dies after grueling illness, about 45, survived by husband and seven children, funeral at Lutheran Church.
News from Bryan reports the death of Mrs. J. H. Rhanert a longtime Kurten resident aged about 70 after several weeks illness. She was active in the Kurten Church and left several unnamed children. Funeral held at her home at 2 30 pm and burial in the German cemetery at Kurten with Rev. Kasiska officiating.
Fort Worth Texas March 8 Officials delegates and visitors to the Woodmen and Woodmen Circle convention opened Tuesday morning at 11 39 and began arriving Sunday Most headed to Cleburne for the dedication of a new Woodmen building costing 18000 Special cars brought about 200 attendees including state and supreme officials Past Head Consul Ed Henry of San Antonio Junior Past Head Consul Lewis Rogers of Gainesville Head Consul H W Wiseman of Cleburne and State Manager Head Adviser R H McDill of Dallas U S Senator Morris Sheppard is en route from Washington to attend.
Edward F Hoffmann aged 47 died at his New Orleans home after a brief illness from Brights disease. He was born in Brenham on December 26 1867 and spent most of his life there before moving to Houston and later New Orleans where he worked as a traveling salesman. He was married eleven years ago to Ozelle Doremus of Bryan and is survived by two sons his mother and three sisters. He will be buried in Brenham.
The Brenham Banner Press reports the funeral of Mr. Hoffmann of San Antonio who died suddenly. The service was conducted from Mrs. Emma Simmons home with Rev. S Moylan Bird officiating. Pallbearers and flowers honored the deceased, who left a grieving widow and two small sons. Interment at Prairie Lea cemetery beside his family tomb.
Steep Hollow beat Harvey 20 to 11 on the high school court in a windy Saturday game. Steep Hollow showed edge in goal throwing and passing while Harvey struggled slightly. a fair sized crowd watched as T. Crenshaw and J. Crenshaw led the teams with Dyess center and Bullock at guard.
Sunday morning Rev W R Brown marks the first anniversary of his pastorate at the First Baptist Church. The congregation has more than doubled. about thirty new members joined. and $8500 was raised and spent for church and charitable causes.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will appear as a witness in Harry K. Thaw's defense at the Matteawan conspiracy trial. She previously testified against him in proceedings on his liberty and sanity and said she is tired of the case, believing he is being persecuted.
The Buchanan family mourns after six month ten day old Travis Wayne Buchanan dies after illness. Burial took place Friday at Bright Lights cemetery with Rev C C Wheeler officiating. Orestus Jones remains ill and local residents, including D S Buchanan of College, attend to the loss.
Henry Hearne was arrested by Officer Worley and jailed after allegedly beating and cutting a woman in a servant’s house on the west side. He is charged with aggravated assault. The woman received medical care and was reported resting comfortably.
The county school board visited the Tabor area on Saturday to choose a site for a new high school serving Cottonwood, Alexander, Harris, and Blanton. The site is about one mile north of Tabor, at the center of the combined territory. Plans will be developed and construction started as soon as possible to serve pupils after they complete their current coursework.
W B Eidson of Wellborn died at his home after months of illness. Born November 22 1870 in Brazos County he was 44 years old. He married Mattie Johnson twenty years ago and is survived by his wife three children a son James a son Herman a daughter Lola and his mother.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the residence. The remains were laid to rest in Wellborn cemetery. Rev. C. C. Wheeler of the Free Baptist Church conducted the services. A large number of friends and relatives attended to pay last respects.
A compilation of editorials from major papers endorses renewed U S trade and a steady path to prosperity. Comments from Philadelphia Ledger Boston Globe New York World Atlanta Constitution Cincinnati Enquirer Seattle Post-Intelligencer praise improving conditions and urge patience and cooperation to sustain progress. Waco Times-Herald adds a call to help push the car of progress.
S P Dunlap transfers 75 acres to Texas Silo Company in Brazos County with other valuable considerations. Mrs A V Johnson sells land in Brazos County to Texas Silo Company for $1 and other valuable considerations. W O Sanders sells lots 6 7 8 9 and 10 in Hillcrest addition Bryan for $250. Frank Congelese transfers 20 acres in Brazos County to Joe Congelese for $2300. A M Henderson et al transfer one seventh undivided interest in two Brazos County tracts totaling about 80 2 3 acres to C L Tobias for $80.
Calvert Texas voters approved the commission form of government by 131 to 50. Dr Daniel Parker was elected mayor and William McIntosh and W C Anderson named commissioners to fill the unfinished terms of the current mayor and aldermen.
Bay City Texas March 9 at a Bay City independent school district meeting Prof. R. E. Scott was reelected superintendent for the fourth term. Scott formerly taught in Brazos County and is noted for his marriage here and his ongoing success in education.
Popular spring carnival events run April 19 to 24 with Battles of Flowers on Friday April 23. Season tickets on sale daily April 18 to 24, inclusive. Limit April 25. Very low fares for certain trains. See Ticket Agent I and G N Ry for details.
A Brazos County writer urges farmers to delay February corn planting until fields dry and warm. He argues late-season plantings risk replanting due to frost and rain, prefers early maturing seed, thorough land preparation, and intensive care. He cautions against abandoning cotton reduction plans and stresses diversified farming with emphasis on feed crops to weather cotton price swings.
Clarence Ousley director of extension at A and M College predicts a strong crop year for Texas with grain and feed crops set for a big rise. He notes pork supplies may lag due to farmers not producing more hogs and warns cotton acreage likely to fall by no more than 15 to 25 percent depending on varying regional conditions amid ongoing European conflict.
The Texas Department of Agriculture bulletin list includes titles such as Pecans and Other Nuts in Texas and ABC of Fruit Growing, with numbers ranging from No. 2 to No. 16 and multiple year references, noting future distribution and new series materials. The notices cite requests to Commissioner Fred W. Davis in Austin and reference various topics from crops, pests, and farming institutes to nurseries and topography.
Henry Nettles, a Black man, was seriously cut on the face during a conflict with his wife at their home in the west side’s Negro portion. No arrests yet, but a complaint of aggravated assault has been filed against the woman.
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