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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
6
Bryan Weekly Eagle announces mailing and publication details with rates for daily and weekly subscriptions. The paper is published Thursdays from Bryan Texas and lists managing editor Mrs Lee J Rountree and AP membership terms.
The citizenship of Bryan will enjoy 12 percent credit on all insurance policies written during the next twelve months due to the efficient fighting of fires by the members of the Bryan Fire Department. These men serve without pay, volunteering their service and risking their lives while leaving work, home, or pleasure.
A proverb notes chickens return to roost and extends the idea to youths whose paths and schedules differ. The remark suggests generations follow their own timetables while facing similar accountability in life.
Principal Dixon L. Turner approved a new hygiene course for seventh to ninth grade girls at Smetana, organized by County Health Nurse Elizabeth Curtis. The class meets Mondays from 2:30 to 4 PM to cover personal hygiene, home care, caring for the sick, and baby care.
A Bry an local business reports deposits just over 1500 this morning, reflecting total sales and collections from last Saturday. An Eagle interview cited that advertising and active local spending drive the business volume in Bry an and support local merchants.
The State of Texas v Jean Cramer over possession of intoxicating liquor for sale was continued in district court with Judge W C Davis to the May term due to the defendant's illness. Companion cases against Johnny Phillips and Ben Strain charged with transporting intoxicating liquor were also continued to May term. No district court actions were set for today.
An evangelist from McKinney visited the Fin-Feather Club Thursday afternoon with Dr. Mike and Rev. M. E. Hudson. A local banker reports a remarkable catch including a one-pound bass, while all three men are described as veracious. A non-interested party supplied the data, though the banker concedes some participation in the tale.
An advertisement offers Blue Star Remedy for eczema itch sores and related conditions. It claims deep skin penetration, immediate relief, non staining formula, and a pleasant odor with a money back guarantee.
Grain and hay buyers are told H. H. Watson Co of Dallas Texas sells maize kafir heads corn oats hay meal hulls and all kinds of feed. Prices delivered available on request.
The Extension Service Club met Thursday with Mrs. D. L. Weddington hosting alongside Miss Bess Edwards. Mrs. C. O. Turner presented a paper on Texas agricultural history and Mrs. G. L. Crawford spoke on rural schools. Delegates Crawford and Darrow were chosen for the district federation meeting. An attentive crowd enjoyed a social hour with fruit salad, nut sandwiches, spiced tea, angel food cake and wafers.
Friday night at the Steep Hollow Baptist church the elimination contest for school declamations selected the county meet representatives. Winners: junior boy Alton Risinger, junior girl Marie Smith, senior girl Ruby Foster, judged by H D Cuykendal and Bryan High elocution teachers. Bryan attendees included several judges and local residents.
Bud Russell transfer agent for the Huntsville penitentiary moved prisoners from the Bryan jail Friday to serve their sentences. They include John Griffin 10 years O D Johnson 4 years Webb Shealey 2 years for burglary Freeman Howard 2 years for forgery and Julian Hernandez 5 years for murder leaving sheriff Jess Conlee but three boarders in the county jail.
Judge W. C. Davis presides at 9 am for Allen Smith versus H. T. C. Railway over damages from a shipment of eggs. Next on docket is the State of Texas versus Jean Cramer for possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale.
The Bryan Fire Department met at the Fire Station and elected officers for Protection Engine Company No. 1 and No. 2. Presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, foremen, and chauffeurs were named, with delegates chosen for state conventions. The general organization officers were also updated.
Funeral services for Bishop William Quayle a leading figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held Friday in Baldwin Kansas after his death at his home last night The Associated Press reports the upcoming service and details remain to be announced by church officials.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church reported strong turnout across groups One and Four with nine members and five visitors in Group One and thirteen members plus one visitor in Group Four. Meetings covered Paul the Apostle study and related readings, with committees formed for upcoming events. Group Five posted fourteen members and sixteen sick visits with Acts chapter conversions discussed.
Bryan chamber of commerce directors discuss forming a finance committee with two members from the chamber and two from Lions and Rotary to solicit pledges for the 1926 state convention in Bryan. Oak McKenzie and J Bryan Miller named to attend a community club meeting. telegrams to legislators to show support. New members Etta Peters Griffin Brothers Geo F Lee Inter State Sign Co added.
Horace Boyett son of Mr and Mrs W H Boyett recently resigned as district highway engineer at Beaumont to lead the construction of 70 miles of high type road in Lime Stone county. A former Brazos county road engineer and a graduate of A and M College he commands $1 600 000 for the project and has many Bryan and Brazos county friends rejoicing over his promotion.
The Free Baptist Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mrs. Will Holmes's home. Fourteen members answered roll call, Rev. C. B. Thompson led devotional reading, and the group discussed China's Christian challenge with emphasis on approach methods. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Rev. C. B. Thompson, Mrs. Della Wooten, Mrs. Chas. Moehlman, Mrs. J. L. Edge, Mrs. T. A. Cloud, Lon Bullock, C. H. Holmes, Alf Patterson, Willie Johnson, Alice Cole, Will Holmes, and Miss Icy Goen.
Sheriff Jess Conlee of Brazos County authorities capture a stolen Buick roadster and its driver, Joe Bruen of Los Angeles, after a pursuit along Ennis road. The vehicle was halted at a river bridge near Corsicana and brought to Bryan for custody.
City Manager J Bryan Miller explains how Bryan obtained a 12 percent credit on fire insurance rates. He cites 1922 1923 and 1924 premiums of 67145.23 84238.89 and 87895.89 with losses listed as 5114.26 58223.66 and 29393.33. The article notes total premiums 239280.01 losses 92731.25 and an 88 percent loss ratio.
Wichita Falls reports Lew Tilghman entered a guilty plea to robbery with firearms in Jacksboro for the November 24 Loving State Bank holdup and was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.
Bra z os County again honors Dr Archie Stallings D V M Houston Texas graduate of the A and M College class of 1928 for first investigating and recognizing the foot and mouth disease near Houston His discovery and diagnosis saved the state and possibly others thousands or millions of dollars The account notes his September 13 call to the improved cattle farm of Dr William States Jacobs where a herdsman observed a problem with an imported herd.
Dr Stallings, state inspector, identified the foot-and-mouth outbreak early in a Brahma herd. He inoculated cattle, aiding rapid quarantine efforts while federal expert Dr Cole arrived from Fort Worth. Stallings, a Brazos County native, will run a new cat and dog hospital at 1206 City Park Houston, taking over Knight Hospital.
Beaumont high defeated Breckenridge high of San Antonio 14 to 12 in the state basketball tournament final at the University of Texas gymnasium. The win came after a hard fought game before a large crowd in Austin.
The Free Baptist church week of revival ends after a strong sermon by Rev. T. A. Searcy. He travels next to Houston to visit his daughter before heading to Dallas and then returning to his Iowa pastorate in Oskaloosa. He reconnects with many he knew locally.
Mark W. Wilcox of Bryan was chosen to lead the 1925 basketball team of the A and M College as captain at today’s noon meeting. He is a junior and the mainstay of the Aggie offense, often leading in scoring and earning his second letter this year.
The Houston District Christian Endeavor Convention at Free Baptist church March 6 7 and 8 opened with a quiet hour led by Miss Mary Jo Inkley Houston. The nominating committee proposed reelecting Howard Morris Houston as president Lena Wooten Bryan as second vice president Marion Hardcastle Houston treasurer and Miss Mary Joe Inkley Houston secretary. A. J. Shartle installed them. Out of town delegates included E F Huppertz Dallas Pearl Roland and many from Houston Navasota Bryan and North Zulch.
Texas A and M College Station dominates the Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth winning eight first places across Angus Hereford and Red Polled classes. Team coach Stangel and dairy husbandry students secure high scores with Pinson and Ford earning top points. multiple cups and medals secure permanent possession and high honors.
A. and M. College of Texas athletic director Dana X. Bible left for New York City to attend the National Football Rules Committee annual meeting. He will visit his parents in Jefferson City Tennessee and return in about two weeks.
Earl C. Woodward of Marlin and Vera Lee of Marlin were married in Bryan at Dr. R. J. Hunnicutt's home with Judge Walter S. Hunnicutt officiating. The ceremony was followed by a supper at the New York Cafe as the bridal party traveled from Marlin, accompanied by the groom's brother C. C. Woodward and wife.
Rev Bravi of St Anthony's Church leaves Bryan by order of Bishop Byrne to preach a mission for Italian people at Annunciation Church in Houston. He will be away one week. Rev J B Gleissner of St Joseph's Church will lead St Anthony's Parish during Bravi's absence.
Mrs T B Wood accepts a position with FE F Parks Co in the phonograph and records department succeeding Miss Willis Foote. This change reflects ongoing staff adjustments at the firm updating its merchandising team.
The notice warns mothers to watch for worm symptoms in kids describing worms as destroyers of child life. It recommends White's Cream Vermifuge and states it drives out worms and restores health. Price 85 cents at Jenkins' Drug Store.
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