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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
1
A great meeting was held at Tabernacle Tuesday night with an immense congregation in attendance. An invitation announces Crimm's subject tonight and invites all to attend.
Rev B B Crimm preached on God's Remedy For Sin at the Baptist revival in the tabernacle. Mr McKee led a spirited opening with song 64 and the great choir. Crimm read John chapter three and spoke on new birth as a spiritual necessity, using Moses and the brass serpent as illustration to explain salvation.
The weekly Lent service at Saint Andrew’s Church Bryan occurs tonight at eight. Visiting preacher Rev. L. Valentine Lee rector of the Church of the Redeemer Houston will deliver the sermon. The church invites Bryan residents, especially men, to attend.
County Commissioner C. M. Degelia of Steele's Store visited today, meeting local residents and discussing issues affecting the community.
An Associated Press report from McAlester Oklahoma states the tornado that hit Gowen produced eleven deaths, including an unidentified Mexican child, with several others in serious condition.
The Extension Service Club announces its meeting originally set for Thursday March 16 is postponed to Thursday March 30. The gathering will be hosted by Mrs T C Walton on the A and M Campus location.
Directors elected at the annual meeting include J L Edge Judge W C Davis Major L L McInnis N A Stewart George J Nedbalek Dr P M Raysor C A Harris Dr J N Goodwin and Lee J Rountree. Officers named Edge president Rountree vice president Farris secretary McInnis treasurer Harris sales manager Davis chairman. capital stock raised to 150000. company to expand into general machinery repair and automobile rebuilding with new high class machinery and patent rights in twelve countries including the US England Canada Mexico France Japan Belgium Italy and others.
Edge Brazos County voters approved bonds on March 11 to fund a two story teacherage and a new auditorium with seating for units. The measure passed by about two thirds as Edge commits to improving rural education and future opportunities for local boys and girls.
Miss Jessie Deverle of Calvert married Lieutenant Dean Belt of the U S Army Aviation Corps at her aunt’s Calvert home on March 13. The ceremony was led by Dr James Drummond. The couple will visit San Antonio then San Francisco before sailing to Honolulu for two years of duty.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the A. M. Consolidated School will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school building. The meeting was postponed from last week and a large attendance is desired.
Mrs Sankey Park is reported somewhat better at Bryan Hospital today, a development welcomed by her many friends and neighbors.
Brick firm directs buyers to use Vitrified Brick with first and last costs cited. For particulars, write to THURBER BRICK CO. in Fort Worth Texas.
Waco March 15 Judge H M Richey amended and suspended a transfer in the Mrs Inez Crow versus Sheriff Bob Buchanan case for 50000 damages arising from the killing of Louis Crow at Lorena on Oct 1. The suit claims Buchanan stabbed Crow though he was not in the Ku Klux Klan parade. Proceedings took under advisement.
Washington March 15. Treasury officials expect income and profits tax receipts due today to fall by more than 300 million compared with March last year. Secretary Mellon projects the first installment at 460 million for 1921 versus 727 million in 1920. The forecast reflects 1921 business shrinkage though.
State of Texas vs Charlie Anderson and J L Gause indicted for robbery by deadly weapon set for Wednesday in Brazos County district court with 75 man special venire. two jurors to be selected. Other cases include bootlegging charged against Tonie Prescott et al. in Grimes County. Allen Smith vs H T C Railroad continued to May term. J M Boriskie vs Dave Munday continued due to plaintiff absence. A J Edwards vs Jesse Daniels settled by agreement.
James L. Slayden of San Antonio, ex congressman for twenty two years, toured Bryan with farm manager W. W. Lasinger of Waco. He may seek the San Antonio district seat again as national issues demand mature leadership. Mrs. Lillian Stewart and her son, guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Persons, returned home after a pleasant visit.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce board met Tuesday morning with President W. H. Cole presiding and Secretary S. E. Eberstadt at the desk. Attendees included Mayor Tyler Haswell and several directors. They discussed good roads, better schools, agriculture and other vital interests and requested chairmen to bring reports next Tuesday.
A spectacular blaze near downtown Chicago destroyed a block bounded by Van Buren and Clinton streets and Jackson Boulevard. Losses range 15 to 20 million dollars as 21 Burlington buildings and the Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank were wrecked. One firefighter died and others injured as the fire damaged 100000 spectators. Incendiary origin cited with the arrest of John Joggenson.
Bryan voters approved expanding the city limits by about 20 acres on College Avenue between I and G N Railway and the interurban line. The move followed a March 4 petition by residents led by Alfred Mahan and J L Thomas. The commission also audited bonds, set a March 22 election on chickens at large, and renewed the city depository with State Bank & Trust.
The Bryan Fire Protection Company No 1 held its annual election at the fire station with Fire Chief J W Hamilton presiding. Elected were Foreman Charley Godwin, assistant foreman Charley Griesser, president A E Worley, vice president Oscar Gregg, secretary Earl Tatum, treasurer John Whitman, chaffeur Joe Wood, and first assistant chaffeur.
Travis B. Bryan cashier at First National Bank is singled out in a Dallas Fed letter praising bankers who sold Treasury Savings Certificates in the Eleventh District. Victory 33-48 bonds mature June 15 1923 with optional June 15 1922 and stop accruing interest after June 15 1922. Bondholders may redeem at any bank for cash.
George J. Nedbalek has returned from a business trip visiting Hearne Tal vert and Franklin, outlining a period of travel and meetings with local contacts.
The commission weighed a Snell well or another well near the power plant with an estimated cost of 1000 to 1500 dollars and a depth of 1200 feet. Mr. McAdams was ordered to study the proposal and report. His recommendation to buy an 800 dollar voltage regulator was approved, with McAdams and H A Burger authorized to purchase. A joint advisory committee of Burger, Jenkins and Bradley was formed to explore city school building improvements.
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