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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1914

Page

5

Locals Update: Residents Travel Across Cities

J Gelber traveled to Hempstead on business. W R Fairman went to Calvert. Frank Higgs to Houston. Mrs H A Burger returned from Houston. George Royder from Wellborn visited. Dr W A Smyth of Millican attended to business. L M Hewit, F G Proudfoot, and many others journeyed to Houston, Waco, Galveston, and surrounding towns for meetings, visiting relatives, or returning home.

J. Gelber Hempstead W. R. Fairman Calvert Frank Higgs Houston H. A. Burger George Royder Wellborn W. A. Smyth Millican L. M. Hewit F. G. Proudfoot W. G. Taliaferro Beaumont Lillian Tidrow W. L. Boyett Galveston John B. Cavitt Marlin L. S. Williams Harvey W. Wipprecht Texarkana J. H. Covington L. M. Cole A. H. Humphrey Victoria J. W. Ridgway A. & M. College Waco J. M. Collier Corpus Christi Giddings G. W. Robinson J. A. D. Robinson Wixon L. L. McInnis Great Southern Life Insurance Company

Houston Visitors and Travel Orders Dominate City Scene

A parade of visitors and officials arrives in the city from Houston Port Arthur Holligan Chapel Mumford Waco Steep Hollow Kalvert Teague and Amarillo. Local figures attend events and travel for business or leisure while two Mexicans are arrested for drunkenness and fined.

T. S. Born Houston Pink Mims Holligan Chapel C. L. Wignall Port Arthur John Hunt F. R. Collard Jr Mumford Hattie Neighbors Waco J. W. Rosprim Rosprim Hensarling F. R. Collard Sr Wheelock A. B. Connor Walter English Steep Hollow O. H. McGee Benchley W. G. Taliaferro Calvert J. C. Lloyd Kurten Henry Eaves Nelia Teague D. H. B. Todd Amarillo Galveston S. Cohen Beaumont Ben Marwill C.S. Jones Texas City Elgy Jones C. M. Evans A. & M. College Hico Texas BE. R. Williams Hanover R. K. Chatham George Chance J. L. Mendlevitz Beach Auditorium Mendlevitz L. L. McInnis Great Southern Life Insurance Company Marshal Worley Jolly

City Visitors and Trips Reported in Local Notes

F W Lock was down from Zack. S W Horn traveled to Dallas on business. George Williams of Coleview visited the city. L L Bradbury of Franklin stayed with Mr and Mrs J H Conway. W D Stallings of Benchley was among today’s visitors.

F. W. Lock Zack S. W. Horn Dallas George Williams Coleview L. L. Bradbury Franklin J. H. Conway W. D. Stallings Benchley M. B. Easters Kurton James Sullivan A. & M. College Ft. Worth Ruby Smith Caldwell S. W. Horne Carrie Neal Navasota Blanche Buchanan Verna Mack Bremond Robbie Nicol Courtney J. J. Pipkin Waller Buckner Orphans W. R. Brown Brenham Lois Reynolds Nannie Rohde Arthur Moore Austin J. N. Cole C. V. McClintock Oklahoma City M. Bonneville, Jr H. W. South L. S. Friday H. G. Catlett J. F. Cottonwood Brazos County Mary E. Beard Frank Fickey City of Bryan Percilla Jefferson Ed Franklin D. L. Parker Webb Ward Rohde Eliza Owens William Harrison J. A. Chew W. J. Bryan A. E. Withers J. M. Conway L. Stephan George Stephan G. S. Ballard McLennan County F. G. Behri E. G. Liebold O. W. Gollingo Henry R. Cartmell T. G. Liebold Johnnie Koppe

Many Visitors Tally Bryan Day from Surrounding Towns

A long list of residents from Harvey, Reliance, Calvert, Navasota, Kurten, Fort Worth and other nearby communities visited Bryan today and yesterday. People called on The Eagle, attended meetings, visited relatives, and conducted business in the city. Several church and civic figures also traveled for work or worship, while local merchants advertised feed products and real estate transfers.

J. S. Byars Bryan W. H. Morgan Reliance Eli Marks Waco W. S. Mial Brazos Bottom N. A. Cotham Harvey Mark Wilcox Knob Prairie Fred Cargill Jack Graham Bethel T. B. Martin Steep Hollow Frances Homola Fountain Switch J. H. Hearne

San Carlo Grand Opera Company Hits Bryan on Special Train

The San Carlo Grand Opera Company arrived today in Bryan on a five-car special from Taylor to perform as scheduled this afternoon. Local guests included L A Robinson of Marlin and Mr and Mrs J O D Robinson of Wixon. W H Morgan of Reliance reported quiet conditions there and noted the Kurten prohibition election on March 28 as a main issue along with hopes for a good corn stand. Gus Stevener of Harris School House said much corn has been planted, though concerns about germination linger after cold rains. A loss notice also appears for a mouse colored mare about eight years old with a five dollar reward.

Ed Carll Rock Prairie N. A. Stewart Carthage C. A. Glenn Stone City Bryan Morgan Cross Harris School P. W. Burtis Frankston J. S. Burtis H. E. Brewer Dallas John W. Hicks William Jones Reliance Pearl Florrie Kern Marlin G. W. Kerr Mexia Ruby Smith Caldwell S. A. Horne Charles H. Mills Corsicana Robbie Nicol Courtney Irene Madeline Dillard Hearne J. A. Myers Vick Bros J. C. Scott Franklin District Court H. C. Robinson Jr Houston W. T. James J. O. Kernole Anderson Campbell Hill Gordon Texe Brya Vietros L. A. Robinson J. A. D. Robinson Wixon Jeff Royder A. W. Royder Katie Claire Wellborn Noble Melton Navasota M. R. Phillips Laura B. Hart Order of the Eastern Star Main Street J. M. Collier Fort Worth Collier M. G. Buchanan Harvey Buchanan Mr. Buchanan Publc Carnegie Hall Herbert W. Reed Mendelssohn Goden Vick Bros. A. C. Navasod Wheelock J. O. D. Robinson San Carlo Kurten Gus Stevener Harris School House Stevener Halter Henry Restmeyer Texas

Fort Worth News Notes on Visits and Return

Mrs. L. B. Grissom arrived today from Jacksonville to visit her daughter Mrs. H. L. McKnight. Sam Bowler, an old A. and M. football star, returned to Fort Worth today after spending a few days with friends here and at College.

Jacksonville H. L. McKnight Sam Bowler Fort Worth

Marriages Listed for Local Couples in August Notices

A compilation of marriage licenses shows couples including Lewis England and Mary Jackson, Jackson Smith and Lillie Crawford, Nora Morrison and Mary Jackson, Henry McGill and Alaina Millican, Will Crawford and Lillie Bass, William Townsend and Della Biggins, Will Lethridge and Lyntha Andrews, E. J. Redman and Miss Eufaula Norwood, Manuel Hunter and Elizabeth Mitchell, Andson McCallum and Elvira Boatwright, August K. O’Neal and Aubry Harrison, and Giles Steptoe and Sallie Spratt.

Lewis England Mary Jackson Jackson Smith Lillie Crawford Nora Morrison Henry McGill Alaina Millican Will Crawford Lillie Bass William Townsend Della Biggins Andson McCallum Elvira Boatwright August K. O'Neal Aubry Harrison Giles Steptoe Sallie Spratt

Commissioners Court Proceedings Report March Term 1913

The old jail sold to J T Lauer for 150 with removal in ninety days and site cleared six inches. Bryan ISD treasurer W H Cole report approved. Health officer salary set for services only. Jim Robertson hired to lead road gang. Lee Richards awarded 40 for land strip for a road and county to furnish lumber for a bridge. Cattle at large vote results 1 yes and 35 no. New jail deemed sufficient, jailer position discontinued. Wipprecht treasurer report approved. Election date to be held.

Commissioners J. T. Lawler W. H. Cole Bryan Independent School District Jim Robertson Lee Richards Big Brazos Little Brazos Bryan Independent W. Wipprecht

Bryan secretary Hewitt explains plans after resignation

L. M. Hewitt resigns as Bryan Commercial Club secretary and outlines hopes for Bryan's future. He cites post flood recovery, governor opposition, and a push for new industries and railroad improvements. He calls for broader financial support, proposes an advisory role, and pledges to help bring projects to Bryan within a year.

Daily Eagle the Eagle Bryan Commercial Club Bryan Great Brazos Valley Queen City Central Texas Tt City L. M. Hewit

Local Precinct Liquor Vote Dates Shift 1914

The vote on liquor sales in justice precinct No 2 at Kurten and Cottonwood was moved from April 4 to March 28, 1914. W H Benbow was named presiding judge at Cottonwood and W H Morgan presiding judge at Kurten.

Kurten Cottonwood Justice Precinct No. 2 W. H. Benbow W. H. Morgan

Redmond and Norwood Wed in Wellborn Home

E J Redmond and Miss Eufala Norwood of Wellborn were quietly married at 3:30 PM Sunday at the bride's home. Rev J M Bullock officiated. Both are well known with many friends sending congratulations from The Eagle.

E. J. Redmond Eufala Norwood Wellborn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emmett Cole Maud Jones Edge W. E. Graham H. B. McDowell Helen de Maret A. D. McConnico J. W. Batts Caro Mae Edwards Dora Poole Will Battle J. S. Jenkins W. F. Proctor W. R. Henry T. W. Frame Tom Cross F. H. Smith W. C. Jones C. B. Wheeler College Ellen Lander Rachel Hart Flemingburg T. K. Lawrence H. N. McAshan J. E. C. Sanders San Antonio Lydia Locke J. N. Royall Royall Coffee Company Royall Mexico W. P. Jones Erastus Alma Kernole R. V. Kernole John E. Astin Mabel Castles H. K. Harrison J. C. Hill Martin W. L. Cross Tabor Ruby Crawford Frankliind Stella Mae White Birmingham Ala Frankin Arti Crawford Malcolm McInnis G. W. Blanton J. B. Dunn James Cooper J. A. D. Roignson W. A. Smith C. F. Moore Lena Lloyd Vince Shenbal Walter G. L. Rea J. H. Carroll Willie Ramsey J. W. Worthington Coulter J. P. Green J. R. Finley W. A. Wims Mansfield R. L William W. Cooner P. L. Barron Thomas Caruthers League J. T. Maloney Otto Boehme City of Bryan Thomas Frank Higgs John Sebesta H. W Moses Scott James Pruett Will Lethridge Lyntha E. J. Redman Eufaula Norwood Manuel Hunter and Elizabeth Mitchell Hewitt GROVE Redmond Norwood
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