Bryan Eagle Publication and Copyright Notice 1912
In Bryan Texas on April 22 1912 this notice outlines second class mailing rules under the 1878 act. It lists rates for daily and weekly subscriptions by carrier and mail in Brazos County and notes Associated Press rights and local news republication restrictions.
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Bryan
Texas
Congress
Lee J. Rountree
Sevice Econeesailaemones Er Weekly Eagle
Brazos County
Associated Press
Bryan Fire Department earns citizens 12 percent insurance credit
A local citizen lauds the Bryan Fire Department for twelve months of free volunteer service and efficient fire fighting. The letter urges appreciation and cooperation from residents who benefit from their sacrifices and contributions.
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Bryan
Chickens Return Home Roasted As Youth Face Just Hours
A proverb contrasts chickens returning to roasts with youth facing their own timelines. The saying implies consequences arrive on different schedules for younger generations.
Personal Hygiene Class Opened at Smetana School
Principal Dixon L. Turner requests the county health program. Miss Elizabeth Curtis, county health nurse, has organized a personal and home hygiene class for girls in seventh through ninth grades. The session began last Monday and will meet weekly from 2:30 to 4:00 for instruction on personal hygiene and home care including sickroom duties and infant care.
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Dixon L. Turner
Smetana School
Elizabeth Curtis
Bryan Business House Sales Top $1500 Last Saturday
The Bry an business house deposited slightly more than $1,500 this morning, representing total sales and collections from last Saturday. A firm member credited much of the business and sales to advertising, noting strong activity and local merchant spending in Bry an.
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Bryan
The
Eagle
Jean Cramer and companions slated for May term court
The State of Texas v Jean Cramer charged with possession of intoxicating liquor for sale was continued to the May term in district court before Judge W C Davis due to the defendant's illness. Companion cases against Johnny Phillips and Ben Strain for transporting intoxicating liquor were also continued to May term. No district court actions were set for today.
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State of Texas
Jean Cramer
W. C. Davis
Cramer
Johnny Phillips
Ben Strain
Evangelist in Bryan tied to a fish story at club visit
McKinney evangelist Reverend M. E. Hudson and grocer D. Mike visited the Fin-Feather Club Thursday afternoon for a revival fundraiser. A banker claimed an eight-pound fish was among the catch. The story’s veracity is supported by a non-interested party, though the banker admits a small part in the tale.
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D. Mike
M. E. Hudson
McKinney
First Baptist Church
H. O. Boatwright
Boatwright
STOP THAT ITCHING Skin remedy ad promises instant relief
An advertisement for Blue Star Remedy claims to relieve eczema itch sores and skin conditions by penetrating to the seat of trouble. It asserts quick relief without staining clothing and notes a pleasant odor. Roman & Vick advertise the product with a guarantee.
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Roman & Vick.—Ad.v
Grain and Feed Offered by H H Watson Co Dallas Tex
Grain and hay buyers offered maize kafir heads corn oats hay meal hulls and all kinds of feed carrots with delivery prices.
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H. H. Watson CO
Dallas
Tex
History Agriculture Is a Paper Read at Extension Club Meet
The Extension Service Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. D. L. Weddington as host. Mrs. C. O. Turner read a paper on the history of agriculture in Texas and Mrs. G. L. Crawford spoke on rural schools. Crawford and Darrow were chosen as delegates to the district federation meeting. An excellent attendance with a social hour followed, featuring fruit salad, nut sandwiches, spiced tea, and angel food cake.
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Extension Service Club
D. L. Weddington
Bess Edwards
C. O. Turner
Texas
G. L. Crawford
W. H. Darrow
Steep Hollow Holds Elimination Contest for Dec lamations
On Friday at 8 p.m. in the Steep Hollow Baptist church, elimination contests selected school declaimers to represent Steep Hollow at the county meet and College Station program. Judges chose Woodrow Worsham, Alton Risinger, Marie Smith, Gladys Bullock, Evelyn Handy, and Ruby Foster as victors in junior boy, junior girl, and senior girl divisions respectively.
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Steep Hollow
College Station
John Barnett
Laura Mims
Mattie Moore
Bryan
Louis Thompson
Woodrow Worsham
Alton Risinger
Marie Smith
Gladys Bullock
Evelyn Handy
Ruby Foster
H. D. Cuykendal
Bryan Eagle
Edna Earl Cummings
Maud Jones
Gladys Regal
Bryan High School
Cuykendall
America
Louis McCulloch
C. M. Cummings
Mildred Foster
Charley Murray
Ross Tobias
Pen transfer agent moves inmates from Bryan jail
Bud Russell, transfer agent for the Huntsville penitentiary, escorted prisoners from the Bryan jail to Huntsville on Friday. The inmates include John Griffin serving 10 years, O. D. Johnson four years, Webb Shealey two years for burglary, Freeman Howard two years for forgery, and Julian Hernandez five years for murder. Sheriff Jess Conlee remains with three boarders in the hastile county jail.
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Bud Russell
Huntsville
Bryan
John Griffin
O. D. Johnson
Webb Shealey
Freeman Howard
Julian Hernandez
Jess Conlee
Hastile
Civil Suit and Felony Case on Docket Court Today
The district court docket lists two cases. At 9 o clock this morning Judge W C Davis will hear Allen Smith versus the H T C Railway over damages from a shipment of eggs. Immediately after, the State of Texas versus Jean Cramer, a negro, for possession of intoxicating liquor for sale.
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District Court
W. C. Davis
Allen Smith
H. & T. C. Railway
State of Texas
Jean Cramer
Bryan Fire Department Elects Officers for Two Companies
The Bryan Fire Department met at the Fire Station on Monday night at 7 30 o clock and elected officers for two companies. Protection Engine Company No 1 names J M Cole president I E Warren vice president C A Hamilton secretary John Whittman treasurer C E Griesser foreman Chas Sebesta assistant foreman C A Hamilton chauffeur S W Noto and O L Walker assistant chauffeurs A K Brown elected delegate to state convention with S W Noto as alternate. Protection Engine Company No 2 lists W B Saunders president Weldon Jones vice president T G Jenkins secretary and treasurer A D Graham foreman H Dishman assistant foreman Harry Berger chauffeur W A Seibert assistant chauffeur W A Seibert elected delegate to State Fireman's convention at Cisco in May with T G Jenkins as alternate. General organization officers last December: C E Jenkins chief of the combined companies A K Brown assistant chief T G Jenkins secretary.
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Bryan
A. K. Brown
S. W. Noto
W. B. Saunders
Weldon Jones
T. G. Jenkins
A. D. Graham
H. Dishman
Harry Berger
W. A. Seibert
Cisco
Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
C. E. Jenkins
Bishop William Quayle to be Buried Friday
Funeral services for Bishop William Quayle an outstanding Methodist Episcopal Church figure will be held Friday after his death at his Baldwin Kansas home. Funeral plans announced today by church officials note Quayle's lasting influence and leadership within the denomination.
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William Quayle
Associated Press
Baldwin
Kas
Methodist Episcopal Church
Good Attendance At Methodist Meetings
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church met Monday at 3 PM at members' homes. Groups One Four and Five reported 9 members with 5 visitors, 13 members with 1 visitor, and 14 members with 16 visits, detailing lessons, readings from Acts and Paul, and plans for upcoming events.
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Methodist
Committee Named On Firemen's Meet For Bryan In 1926
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce boards meet to form a finance committee with two members from the chamber and two from Lions and Rotary to raise funds for the 1926 State organization convention in Bryan. Oak McKenzie and J. Bryan Miller are named to attend a community club meeting, with congratulations sent to Representative Barron and Senator Bowers. New members include Miss Etta Peters and Griffin Brothers.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Lawrence
Oak McKenzie
J. Bryan Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Reliance
W. S. Barron
R. S. Bowers
S. E. Eberstadt
Etta Peters
Griffin Brothers
Geo. F. Lee
Inter-State Sign Company
Wilson Bradley
W. H. Cole
W. S. Higgs
T. Kk. Lawrence
A. M. Waldrop
F. C. Bolton
E. H. Edge
J. M. Gordon
J. B. Miller
L. L. McInnis
J. E. Covey
E. J. Fountain
Jno
Former Bryan engineer builds roads in Limestone County
Horace Boyett, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boyett, resigns as district highway engineer at Beaumont to direct 70 miles of high type road construction in Limestone County. Former Brazos County road engineer and A. and M. College graduate, he takes on a $1,600,000 project.
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Horace Boyett
W. H. Boyett
Beaumont
Limestone County
Boyett
Brazos County
A. and
M. College
Bryan
Free Baptist Ladies Meet at Home of Will Holmes
The Free Baptist Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at 3 at Mrs. Will Holmes's home. Fourteen members answered roll call with a Scripture verse after minutes were read. Rev. C B Thompson led devotional and prayer, discussing China’s Christian challenge and methods of approach to non Christians. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake. Attending were Rev. C B Thompson, Mrs Della Wooten, Mrs Chas Moehlman, Mrs J L Edge, T A Cloud, Lon Bullock, C H Holmes, Alf Patterson, Willie Johnson, Alice Cole, Will Holmes, and Miss Icy Goen.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
S. D. Pierce
Bryan Street
J. N. Goodwin
General Society
M. R. Bentley
General
A. H. Stone
Paul
Mesdames S. D. Pierce
Dave Munday
R. J. Newland
Will Hall
E. W. Crenshaw
H. D. Cuykendall
Mesdames J. N. Goodwin
Maud Jones
Horace Beard
Sandifer
Lila Shelburn
Holy Land
L. A. Koenig
J. B. Priddy
Gallatians
M. B. Willis
A. M. Waldrop
Mesdames
W. E. Lewis
W. C. Boyett
G. W. Barnes
E. J. Jenkins
C. A. Lewis
S. E. Eberstadt
C. R. Gardner
R. B. Welch
Miss Lillie Hall
Waco
A. K. Brown
Nat Allen
O. A. Ashworth
W. M. Owens
Will Poindexter
Jnc. W. Black
Mesdames Nat Allen
H. R. Brayton
Wilson Bradley
John Seeley Caldwell
James W. James
G. C. Thornton
China
Thompson
Jesus Christ
Rev
C. B. Thompson
Mesdames Della Wooten
Chas. Moehlman
J. L. Edge
T. A. Cloud
Lon Bullock
C. H. Holmes
Alf Patterson
Willie Johnson
Alice Cole
Will Holmes
Miss _ Icy Goen
Sheriff Conlee Recovers Stolen Buick and Driver
Sheriff Jess Conlee of Brazos county coordinating with Deputy Cal Baird pursued a stolen Buick from Houston, stopping on a river bridge near Corsicana. They detained the driver, identified as Joe Bruwen of Los Angeles, and planned to bring the car to Bryan. The same trip recovered a Crawford car stolen from Bryan and found at Mexia.
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Jess Conlee
Brazos County
Houston
Sheriff's Department
Corsicana
Ennis
Binford
Conlee
Bryan
Groesbeck
Mexia
Wortham
W. I.mecculloch
Bill Taylor
Hearne
Waxahachie
Ennnis
Cal Baird
Joe Brewen
Los Angeles
California
Crawford
Why Bryan Gets Out of Twelve Per Cent Fire Insurance Rate
City Manager J Bry an Miller explains the 12 percent credit awarded by the State Commission for Bryan’s fire insurance. Bryan’s loss ratio fell to 38 percent in 1924, 17 points below the 55 percent threshold, yielding three 5 percent credits plus a fraction, counted as four, and a 12 percent overall reduction in premiums.
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Bryan
City of
State Commission
Daily Eagle
J. Bryan Miller
Fire Insurance, Commission
Bank bandit given seven years on guilty plea
Mar. 10 Lew Tilghman of Wichita Falls pleaded guilty to robbery with firearms at Jacksboro for the Loving State Bank heists on November 24. He received a seven year penitentiary term.
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Bank Bandit
Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Lewis Tilghman
Jacksboro
Loving State Bank
BrazoS County honors Dr Archie Stallings for foot and mouth discovery
BrazoS County is honored for the work of Dr Archie Stallings a 1928 Texas A&M graduate who first investigated and recognized the foot and mouth disease near Houston. His early diagnosis allegedly saved the state and possibly others millions of dollars. On September 13 he answered a call to the Jacobs improved cattle farm where a herdsman noted a problem with imported stock.
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Archie Stallings
Houston
Texas
A. and M. College
William States Jacobs
Brazos Native Doctor Saves Texas From Foot and Mouth Crisis
Dr. Stallings, a Texas state inspector and native of Brazos, identified foot and mouth disease early after inoculating an affected herd. Federal expert Dr. Cole arrived from Fort Worth as quarantines began, and Stallings’ quick actions helped minimize losses. He hails from Alexander, graduated from Alexander School and Allen Military Academy, and now opens a cat and dog hospital at 1206 City Park in Houston, taking over Knight Hospital.
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Stallings
California
Cole
Fort Worth
Brazos
Texas
Brazos County
W. D. Stallings
Alexander Community
Alexander School
Allen Military Academy
City Park
Houston
Knight Hospital
Christian Endeavor Convention Honors Wooten Reelection
The Houston District Christian Endeavor Convention met at Free Baptist church from March 6 to 8. Officers were elected with Howard Morris re‑elected president, Lena Wooten vice president, Marion Hardcastle treasurer, and Mary Jo Inkley secretary. Delegates heard talks by E F Huppertz and Rev. Henderson and welcomed out of town attendees from Dallas to Navasota.
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Houston District Christian Endeavor Convention
Free Baptist Church
Mary Jo Inkley
Houston
Earl W. Stewart
Miss Pearl Roland
Rev
Chas, Nash
Paul Drummett
E. F. Huppertz
Dallas
FE. F. Huppertz
Lenore Jones
Bryan Free Baptist Intermediate
Ona Buchanan
Bryan
Ethel Bosse
Navasota
Franklin S. Henderson
Presbyterian Church of
Sadie Clarke O'Neille
L. Guy Ament
Minnie Pilkenton
Portland
Oregon
A. J. Shartley
Boston
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Howard Morris
Gary Turner
Lena Wooten
Marion Hardcastle
Mary Joe Inkley
A. J. Shartle
J. J. Tatum
Presbyterian Church
T. A. Cloud
Presbyterian Choir
C. B. Thompson
Free Baptist Church of
KE. F. Huppertz
Pearl Roland
C. Gary Turner
Paul W. Drummett
McFarland
Grace Cassil
E. L. Walkinshaw
Chas. Salt
C. B. Younts
Grace Jewell
Marie Hasing
Austin Younts
Joe Cook
Hattie Zinn
H. B. Morris
Martha Poole
Gertrude Voebel
Chas
Nash
Everett Schumacher
George Roberts
Judith Lott
Fern Whitten
J. L. Bounds
Hortense Bounds
Florence McMahan
Estelle Stephens
Lonie Donaho
North Zulch
Eleanor Oliphint
Huntsville
Guilford Mayes
Zitella Porter
Walter Hardcastle
Estelle Pond
Alice Golden
B.hardcastle
George E. Williams
R. R. Baker
Ruth Burlingame
Margaret Copeland
Louis A. Wood
Joseph B. Golding
Brenham
Carrie Alexander
Estha Alexander
Odelia Heberd
Derden Schumacher
F. 8S. Henderson
Beaumont High Wins Texas State Basketball Championship
Austin March 9 Beaumont high defeated Breckenridge high of San Antonio 14 to 12 to claim the Texas state basketball title. The final at the University of Texas gymnasium drew a large crowd, with Beaumont leading 8 to 2 at the end of the first period.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Beaumont
Breckenridge High
San Antonio
South Texas
University of Texas Gymnasium
Beaumont High
Free Baptist revival ends as Rev Searcy leaves town
The Free Baptist church weeklong revival closed last night with Rev T A Searcy delivering a strong sermon. Searcy plans a Houston visit with his daughter then Dallas to see relatives before returning to his pastorate in Oskaloosa Iowa. He reconnected with many locals who knew him years ago.
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The
Free Baptist Church
T. A. Searcy
Wark Wilcox Bryan Elected Captain of 1925 Aggie Quintet
Mark W. Wilcox of Bryan was chosen to lead the 1925 basketball team of A. and M. College as captain at a noon meeting. He is a junior who made his second letter and starred as high scorer in many games this season. Lithographing and engraving offered by Eagle Printing Co.
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Eagle
College Station
Mark W. Wilcox
Bryan
A. and M. College
Wilcox
Aggie
A and M Sweep Winnings at Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
Texas A and M teams dominated the Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth with eight of nine firsts in cattle breeds and top scores. Coach Stangel’s livestock judging team led with 5561 points, earning the sweepstakes cup for the third straight time, plus several breed and individual honors amid strong showings by Angus Hereford Red Polled and Holstein Jersey entries.
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Fort Worth
College Station
Texas A
D. W. Williams
A. L. Darnell
Hereford
Stangel
Oklahoma
Texas
W. M. Pinson
Jack Turner
Jack Idol
Gillespie
Debnam
Texas Aggies
Darnell
Oklahoma A
New Mexico
Bible to New York Meeting of Rules Committee
D X Bible athletic director at A and M College Texas left for New York City to attend the National Football Rules Committee meeting of which he is the Southwest’s only athletic official member He will pass through Jefferson City Tennessee for a short visit with his parents and plans to return in about two weeks.
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Bryan Dally Eagle
College Station
Mar
D. X. Bible
A. and M. College of Texas
New York City
National Football Rules Committee
Southwest
Jefferson City
Tennessee
Marlin Couple Married in Bryan After Midnight
Earl C. Woodward of Marlin and Miss Vera Lee of Marlin were married in Bryan at Dr. R J Hunnicutt's home with Judge Walter S Hunnicutt officiating Shortly after midnight The couple traveled from Marlin with Woodward's brother C C Woodward and wife they dined at the New York Cafe after the ceremony The groom is an auto salesman from Marlin and the bride is from a prominent local family
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Earl C. Woodward
Marlin
Vera Lee
Bryan
R. J. Hunnicutt
Walter S. Hunnicutt
C. C. Woodward
New York
Judge Hunnicutt
Rev Bravi to Houston for Italian mission preach
Rev B Bravi pastor of St Anthony's Church travels to Houston by order of Bishop Byrne to preach a mission for Italian people at Annunciation Church. He will be away from Bryan for one week. Rev J B Gleissner of St Joseph's Church will serve St Anthony's Parish in his absence.
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B. Bravi
St. Anthony’s Church
Houston
Christopher Byrne
Galveston
Bravi
Annunciation Church
Rev
Bryan
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Anthony's Parish
Mrs T B Wood Joins EK F Parks Co Phonograph Dept
Mrs T B Wood has accepted a position with the EK F Parks Co in the phonograph and records department, succeeding Miss Willis Foote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Wood
The
EK. F. Parks Co
Phonograph and Records Department
Willis Foote
Mothers Urge Vermifuge for Worms in Children
Mothers warned to watch for worms in children and treat quickly with White's Cream Vermifuge. The remedy allegedly drives out worms and restores rosy cheeks, priced 85 cents and sold by Jenkins' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Department Service
Bryan Business House
Sais
Bryan Fire Department
Christian Endeavor Convention
Miss Wooten
Free Baptist Revival
Rev. Searcy
Wark Wilcox
Aggie Quintet
Eagle Printing Co
Pinson
Ford
Dana X. Bible
Meeting OF Rules Committee
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