Madeley Car Hit On College Road On Sunday
George E Madeley and family were en route to Bryan to church when their car was struck by a passing vehicle on Bryan College Road. The front wheel broke and the other car did not stop. No injuries reported. While Mr Madeley paused, a motorist stole the spare from the car. A separate note mentions vandalism and theft of tires after a tragedy, calling for punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Madeley
Bryan
H. and
Z. C
King’s Trail
College
Bryan College Road
Madeley
Brockschmidt
Birthday Surprise Dinner Honoring Mrs. J. J. Tatum
A family reunion birthday dinner for Mrs. J. J. Tatum was held at Walter Holmes house on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Morris Tatum and son Robert, Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Tatum, and Walter Holmes family. Mrs. May and her family could not attend due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Tatum
Walter Holmes
Lee May
Waco
Elizabeth
Morris Tatum
Robert
Earl Tatum
Negro Farmers Meet In Session At Mt Tiver Benchley
A joint meeting of the Community Council of Agriculture and Economics Club of Farm Makers was held at Mt Tiver near Benchley. The program featured songs prayer and readings, a paper on Corn Growing, and a talk by County Agent L A Nash on feeding and home production. Six new adult members joined and five joined the Dallas News five acres cotton contest. A noon picnic followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Council of Agriculture and Economics Club of
Farm Makers
Mt. Tiver
Benchley
America
William Kimbrough
Magnolia Williams
Leonard Evans
Anna
Lilly Sharp
Pauline Westbrooks
Ira. Jones
L. A. Nash
Kimbrough
Dallas News
Baylor Glee Club Guests Entertained in Bryan Homes
During the Baylor College Glee Club visit to College and Bryan, club members were entertained in local homes. Ruth Rucker Mary Valentin were hosted by Mr and Mrs A S McSwain. Martha Moore Elizabeth Coffee by Mr and Mrs P S Park. Lois McElroy Elizabeth Hopser by Mr and Mrs T B Higgs. Al ine Bland Marjorie Simpson by Mr and Mrs E B Pilcott. James Virginia Marrs with Mr and Mrs J Webb Howell. Tess Bartlett Avis McInnis with Mr and Mrs Henry Crocke. Helen Love Beatrice McMahon with Mr and Mrs W S Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor College Glee Club
College and
Bryan
Ruth Rucker
Mary Valentin
A. S. McSwain
Martha Moore
Elizabeth Coffee
PS. Park
Lois McElroy
Elizabeth Hopser
T. B. Higgs
Aline Bland
Marjorie Simpson
Mms. E. B. Pilcott
College Road
J. Webb Howell
James
Virginia Marrs
Henry
Ocke
Tess Bartlett
Avis McInnis
W. S. Howell
Helen Love
Beatrice McMahon
Roads Heavy Report From Millican Trip
Prof. and Mrs. J. W. McCrary and three sons James John and Dee of Millican traveled to Bryan Thursday. They say the roads between Bryan and Millican are the heaviest in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCrary
James
John
Dee
Millican
Bryan
Here
Indebtedness Sunday School Now Paid Off
At Free Baptist church Rev. J. J. Tatum reported pastors asked no offerings for revival services. The congregation donated to clear the Sunday School debt of $155, freeing the denomination from all debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Baptist Church
J. J. Tatum
Presbyterian Church Eyes $10,000 Budget For Next Year
First Presbyterian Church approves a $10,000 annual budget and begins fundraising. Immediate target includes $500 for manse repairs as Rev. Thomas Gordon Watts eyed for pastorate and expected to move in next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gordon Watts
Georgia
Manse
First Presbyterian Church
F. D. Fuller
L.L. McInnis
Milledgeville
Revival Ends After Weeklong Joint Service
The First Christian and Free Baptist churches wrap up a weeklong revival at the Free Baptist church. Rev. Thompson preached the final sermon with D. Aden directing song service and music. The message urged decisive personal regard for Jesus and criticized home life as a factor in youth crime, while praising heightened church interest and spiritual awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
Free Baptist Churches
Free Baptist Church
L. Guy Ament
C. B. Thompson
Rev. Thompson
D. Aden
The
Christian Church
Jesus
Bryan
Lord
Jesus Christ
Baylor Glee Club Delights Packed Bryan Audience
The Baylor College Glee Club performed Sunday night at 7 30 in First Baptist Church Bryan before a full crowd. Rev. R E Day welcomed the group and praised Baylor College and Christian education. Twenty six girls sang and Mrs Pierce led a refined program, followed by church members I A H Williamson and Miss Mary Stusney joining by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Baylor Glee Club
A. and M. College
Pierce
Bryan
Baylor Club
Day
Iath. Williamson
Mary Stusney
Marriage Announcement for Blanche Hickerson and John Hart
James Thornton Hickerson announces the marriage of his daughter Blanche to John Francis Hart on Monday March first 1926 in Kansas City Missouri. The couple will reside at home after March fifteenth in Commerce Texas. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs B P Hart of Commerce and the bride was formerly Miss Tillie Walker of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Hiart
Tillie Walker
City
Grow Schochler Watermelons From Originator Seed
J Palmer Scho echler of Rusk Texas offers seed direct from the originator to grow the largest known Schochler watermelons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Palmer Schoechler
Rusk
Texas
Brazos County Club Notes and Farm News Summary
County Agent C L Seaset reports on Texas farm economics with 1925 export figures for pork and dairy products and notes Southern Ruralist prizes for garden contests. He highlights alfalfa potential in Brazos Bottoms, mentions Tony Varisco’s top alfalfa field, and reports County Agent R B Ewing’s return home after illness. Also quotes on modern farming, machinery balance, and Williamson method for corn in Brazos County.
Brazos County 4-H Club Work Drives Farmers to Modern Methods
County agents urge Brazos and Robertson counties to join the Chamber of Commerce contest for agricultural prizes. The piece highlights 4-H club success with 1,600 champion youth at Chicago’s International Livestock Show, notes cotton cost comparisons from 1924, and praises terracing as a key soil conservation practice led by figures like Mont Adams and Cap Abbott. The report lists club standings, prize amounts, and upcoming contest dates, urging action and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
C. L. Benson
Chicago
Wheeler McMillen
America
J. E. Stanford
Mont Adams
Smith County
F. W. Locke
Tabor
Sam Cavitt
Robertson County
Mr.Cavitt
Cap” Abbott
Emma Mae Robertson Returns from Fort Worth Visit
Miss Emma Mae Robertson has returned from a visit to Fort Worth. She was away for a short time and is now back at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Mae Robertson
Fort Worth
Group Meetings Of Methodist Mission Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held five group meetings on Monday afternoon at members' homes. Reports note Group 1 met at Mrs. Neeley's with lessons on Stewardship and a guest treat. Group 2 at Mrs. Beard's with 2 Corinthians and Stewardship study. Group 3 at Mrs. Oak McKenzie with eleven members and a substitute Bible leader. Group 4 at Mrs. James H Webb with The Miracle of Money and new member Mrs. W. F. Miller plus visitors. Group 5 at Mrs. J. N. Dulaney with sixteen members reporting Bible chapters read and 27 visits, and a vote to donate $2 to rebuild the First Methodist church in Texas at Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Eagle
W. E. Neeley
Maurine
E. W. Crenhaw
J. M. Lawrence, Sr
J. B. Priddy
W. A. Deator
G. C. Sublette
Bessie Lawrence
E. J. Jenkins
J. H. Beard
Munday
2Nd Corinthians
A. M. Waldrop
J. W. Barron
Dave Munday
Lillie Hall
Nannie Simpson
Ennis
Woman’s Missionary Society
Oak McKenzie
S. E. Eberstadt
C. L. Eden
W. J1. Cole
Ralph Howell
James Hi. Webb
P. H. Hensarling
W. F. Gibbs
J. C. Davidson
Hugo Lenz
Mesdames
James H. Webb
B. T. Poole
E. R. Williams
R. J. Newland
A. L. Koenig
Josie Lawrence
R. W. Downard
Albert Hanneman
C. J. Jancik
W. F. Miller
E. ©. Kelly of
Tyler
T. W. Jensen
J. N. Dulaney
D. A. Ashworth
Mesdames W. K. Gibbs
W. M. Owens
H. R. Brayton
RK. E. Smith
J. M. Willams
First Methodist Church
Texas
Andersor
Farmer Frank Barnes Plans 85 Acres Cotton in 1926
Frank Barnes of Harvey, a prosperous farmer, visited Bryan to trade and report his corn crop planted on 6 acres and now emerging. He plans about 85 acres of cotton, matching last year, after harvesting 9 bales from 30 acres. He expects a strong crop season for 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnes
Harvey
Bryan
Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Hobarta of Smetana Pledges Campaign for Better Cotton
John Hobarta of Smetana, in town trading with Bryan merchants, praised good staple cotton. He has 26 acres planted in feedstuffs and plans to plant 60 acres in cotton, seeking the best seeds for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobarta
Smetana
John Hobarta
Bryan
Eagle Office
Bryan Chamber Directs Plans for East Texas Commerce Link
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, president, empowered to appoint a five member committee to attend a Longview meeting on East Texas Chamber organization. Hal Moseley and A. C. Love to visit Bryan and College on March 12. Directors note Mayor Haswell’s convalescence after surgery and honor W. E. Saunders on his 80th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
East Texas Chain of Commerce
Longview
Hal Moseley
A. C. Love
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan and Brazos County
State Highway Commission
Commission
College
Rountree
Tyler Haswell
Temple
Haswell
L. L. Melnnis
W. E. Saunders
J. Webb Howell
Agricultural Committee
Steele’s Store
C. L. Benson
S. E. Eberstadt
Mary Locks
Tabor Welfare Club
Jno
Lawrence
Highway Committee
Mr. Mantel
Grimes County
Ike S. Ashburn
Bryar
Chamber of Commercce
Highway Department
Love
Ashburn
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
M. F. Vitopil
City Development Committee
Brazos County
Geo. A. Adams
Col
Ike
J. N. Dulaney
Eugene
Barn Belonging To Uncle Buck Burned Today
A fire at 4 am destroyed S. W. Buchanan's two story barn on East 23rd street with contents including family relics china silverware riding gear and personal items Estimated loss between 2500 and 3000 with light insurance The blaze origin is undetermined though recent evidence suggests it was used by some parties to sleep in at times per Mr Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Buchanan
East 23Rd Sreet
John Buchanan
Buchanan
Ferguson Seeks Re Election as County Tax Collector
J Marion Ferguson incumbent county tax collector announces for re election. He notes one term provides experience for a second term and emphasizes familiarity with the community, courteous service, and prompt handling of patrons. The Eagle publishes his statement in the political column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marion Ferguson
Anc Ial
Ferguson
The
Eagle
Jin
W E Saunders Reaches 80th Life Milestone in Bryan
W E Saunders, a noted Bryan and Brazos County citizen, marked his eightieth birthday Monday at his home with family. Born in Warrington Virginia, he served in Mosby's command during the Civil War, then moved to Texas over fifty years ago. His wife and three sons joined the celebration, while daughter Mrs R M Gordon of Houston was delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. E. Saunders
W. BE. Saunders
Virginia
Warrington
Farquier County
Old South
Mosby
Brazos County
R. M. Gordon
Houston
Mrs McCulloch Died at Union Hill Home
Rosa May McCulloch aged 8 years 9 months 9 days wife of R D McCulloch died at the family home Union Hill Monday afternoon March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa May McCulloch
R. D. McCulloch
Union Hill
Beloved Brazos County Mother Dies at Young Age
Mrs. McCulloch died leaving a husband and young daughter Miss Jeweb Culloch, a mother Mrs. Nettie Baker, and brothers Jack Baker of Bryan and Mrs. Frank Goff of Houston. She had newly resided in Brazos County and drew many friends. Funeral held Tuesday at 4 PM at McCulloch-Gordon Parlors conducted by Rev. W. H. Matthews. Interment in Bryan city cemetery. Pallbearers: Charley Ramsey, James Ramsey, Guy Boyett, R. J. Fain, John Robinson, Jno Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeweb Culloch
Nettie Baker
Jack Baker
Bryan
Frank Goff
Houston
Brazos County
McCulloch-Gordon Undertakers
W. H. Matthews
A. and M. College
Bryan City
Charley Ramsey
James
Ramsey
Guy Boyett
R. J. Fain
Jom Robinson
Jno
Covington
Stoop Family Mourns as Father George Brown Dies
Mrs. Fred Stoop travels from Hearne to St Francisville Missouri after the sudden death of her father George Brown. Reported he died in his bed that morning, grief over his wife’s recent death is suspected as a cause. Bryan friends extend sympathy to Mrs Stoop and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Stoop
St. Francisville
George Brown
Bryan
Sloop
Stop That Itching Blue Star Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old newspaper ad promotes Blue Star Remedy for eczema itching and skin sores. It guarantees relief, asserts deep skin penetration, and notes no clothing staining with a pleasant odor. Endorsed by Vick from Roman Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Rd Vick
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
See how doctors treat colds and the flu with Calotabs purifying calomel tablets. One or two tablets at bed time with water purge without salts or nausea. Next morning the cold vanishes and the system is purified. Get a family package for 36 cents with full directions at any drug store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Tatum
City OF Bryan
Presbyterian Church
C. L. Seaset
State Marketing Bulletin
Tony Varisco
Brazos Valley
Varisco
Brazos Bottoms
Ellis County
Brazos
Philip Noto
Ewing
R. B. Ewing
C. A. Cobb
Williamson
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Kansas
Splendid Club Records
Edge’Blue Ribbon Club
Kurten
King’s Highway
Steep Hollow
Steele's Store
Reliance
Howell Lumber Company
Edge Blue Ribbon Club
Harvey Club
George W. Johnson
R. W. Persons
Methodist’s Mission Society
Tiquia Borozone
Res Cute, Wou Burns and Smith Drug CO
Uncle Buck
J. M. Ferguson
Fred Stoop
Dever
Smith Drug CO
Cardui
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