Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bryan Weekly Eagle in Bryan, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

7

Center Aims for Better Agriculture With 1000 Mile Club

Brazos County Extension notes stress practical uptake of better farming. Articles cover soil fertility, side by side fertilizer tests, and a Pedestrian of farm outreach. The Center Texas Chamber outlines a 1000 mile trip for boys and girls of Shelby county to A and M College for the Short Course.

Houston Post Center Texas Chamber of Commerce Shelby County A. and M. College

Tabor Tidbits Special to Bryant Eagle

Apr 30 tabloid item notes heavy rain recent, warm sun now drying. Community Welfare Club met at schoolhouse with Bryan Lions Club entertainment. B Y P A social at church drew large turnout and new members. Locals and families visited relatives at Edge Sunday.

Bryant— Eagle Tabor Community Welfare Club Bryan C. L. Benson Lions Club Prin. W. G. Colson Frankston Roscoe Seyles B. Y J. M. Cross Monroe Gandy Edge

Two Negroes Arrested After Fence Dispute in Kurten

Constable W M Conrad reports arrest of Tom McCloud and Sandy Green for a physical argument over fence location. McCloud, Dr W F Odom tenant, and Green, farmer, released on bond to await Kurten precinct court with Judge John P Yeager. Norton trip noted as roads flooded and mule travel used.

W. M. Conrad Kurten Tom McCloud Sandy Green W. F. Odom Kurten Precinct John P. Yeager McCloud Conrad

Brazos County Marriage Licenses Listed for Past Week

A Brazos County clerk records list marriage licenses issued in the past week including O O Keefer and Sadie Isgitt, Ben Wagner and Fannie Johnson, Bremond Triggs and Jessie May Drayton, Wade Swanger and Alberta Gardner, Lewis Hill and Mary Shields.

Brazos County A. S. McSwain Oo. F. Keefer Sadie Isgitt Ben Wagner Fannie Johnson Bremond Triggs Jessie May Drayton Wade Swanger Alberta Gardner Lewis Hill Mary Shields

Steele's Store Club Women Organized in Steele's Store

Special to Bryan Dally Eagle reports the Steele's Store home demonstration group forming a club with Miss Laura Belle Roten assisting. Mothers will meet every second Thursday, plan cooking and sewing lessons, and invite all housewives to join.

Bryan Tony Cangalosa Frances Salvago Anna Genero Annette Bolmanskie Anna Denena Mary Salvago Velma Andrus Anna de

New Cars Registered for Brazos Court

List of individuals and businesses in Bryan and Steele's Store area who registered new cars since last week per County Tax Collector records. Names include Roy Hudspeth C E Ball Mrs S K Kepner J O Tucker C B Thompson W C Hutton Mary P Carr Miss Lillie Locke Mrs Katie W Suber Roman Vick Peter Zumsteg Iola D D Buckhalter Miss Kittie Stuart Tony Salvaggio Steele's Store Nathan Foward Steele's Store.

Roy Hudspeth C. E. Ball S. K. Kepner J. O. Tucker C. B. Thompson W. C. Hutton Mary P. Carr Lillie Locke Katie W. Suber Roman & Vick Bryan Peter Zumsteg Iola D. D. Buckhalter Wellborn

Secretary Eberstadt Displays New Diamond Line Cuff Buttons

Secretary S. E. Eberstadt returned Monday from a visit to his mother Mrs. Anna Eberstadt of Jefferson for a family reunion. He wore a handsome pair of diamond link cuff buttons, a gift from his brother A. Eberstadt of Atlantic City, N J, to mark the occasion.

S. E. Eberstadt Anna Eberstadt Jefferson A. Eberstadt Atlantic City N. J

Cuthrell No 2 Oil Well Draws Bryan Interest

Oil interests surge in Bryan as Cuthrell No 2 near completion tests, following the nearby gasser near Carlos in Grimes county. Promoter John Cuthrell reports the new well within twenty feet of Well No 1 with casing set and drilling to continue, spurring acreage trades and renewed oil boom expectations.

Bryan Carlos Grimes County John Cuthrell Navasota

Oscar Stroppe of Kurten Dies at 37

Oscar Stroppe of Kurten died Sunday at the family home aged 37 years and 12 days. Funeral services are set for Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. J. J. Kasske. Burial will be in Kurten cemetery with McCulloch Gordon Co. funeral directors in charge.

Oscar Stroppe Kurten J. J. Kasske McCulloch-Gordon Co

Mrs. W. S. Stewart Burns Foot In Coffee Spill

Mrs. W. S. Stewart of this city scalded her left foot badly when a pot of boiling coffee slipped from her hand during breakfast. She will remain in bed for several days per the attending physician.

W. 8. Stewart

Dipping Vats Require Cleaning and Re filling

R J Smith district inspector from Nacogdoches says all official dipping vats unused since January must be cleaned and refilled with fresh water. He spent the weekend in Bryan and oversees the state livestock sanitary commission. Farmers should heed the regulation and comply.

R. J. Smith Nacogdoches Bryan Smith State Livestock Sanitary Commission

Eliza Welch dies in Hearne at age 91

Eliza Welch 91 years eight months old died after a short illness at her Hearne home. Survived by three sons John T. Welch Charles P. Welch and Crama O Welch two daughters Mrs Rebecca Keith and Lettie Welch and several grandchildren. Burial in Norwood Cemetery with Rev R S Marshall of Cameron First Methodist church officiating.

Barron Seeks Brazos County Sheriff Nomination

W Y Barron announces his candidacy for sheriff of Brazos County. Born in Trinity County and a long-time Texas resident, he lives near Wellborn and pledges to uphold law and order with community help, opposing mobs and masks.

Trinity County Texas Wellborn Brazos County Y. N. Barron

Drowning at A and M College Fish Pond

R E Struwe of Caldwell a sophomore at A and M College drowned in a lake three miles west of College while swimming with 25 or 30 students. W A McCoy of Lubbock alerted rescuers as Struwe sank in 15 feet of cold water. Divers struggled two hours to recover the body, which was sent to Caldwell for burial.

Daily Eagle College Station R. E. Struwe Caldwell A. and M. College College W. A. McCoy Lubbock McCoy Struwe J. S. Cole Dallas Red Cross B. A. Sims Kyle Koppe Old Providence Jones Bridge T. R. Butte Frank C. Martin Capt C. O. Watkins Cap” Watkins Cole

Lions Club Event Hails Bryan Guests and Prize Talk

The report describes a Lions Club gathering with close racing between speakers, a judge awarding peanuts, and audience prize chatter. It notes Dallas Morning News Farm News prizes for five acre nonirrigated cotton and invites Tabor community farmers to enter, promising economic benefit even without victory.

Jim Hugsive J. J. Cobb M. M. Erskine Dallas Morning News Tabor Dr. Searcy Lions Jess Cook City National Bank Walter Armstrong Himeelf Lions Club of Bryan C. A. Seare Jess Hensarling C. S.martin Jess M. Cook Hugo John O. J. Parks Julius B. Christian H. H. Young E. M. Dodson Corrie Suber W. B. Saunders Dora Wilson Prof. Cobb Lida Belle Pipkin C. L. Benson H. D. Cuykendall Bryan Eagle Richard Ramsey

Asa W Rhodes Dies After Long Illness At 75

Asa W Rhodes died Sunday night at 9 at his home after a lengthy illness. Born August 17, 1849 in Sumter County Alabama, he moved to Texas in 1883 settling in Bryan then Abilene. Survived by daughter Aurea Rhodes of this city and son W Giles Rhodes of New Orleans, he was honored by neighbors and described as a courteous southern gentleman. Funeral held at 4:20 pm at the home with Dr John A Held officiating and pallbearers named.

Asa W. Rohdes Mr. Rhodes Aurea Rhodes Asa W. Rhodes Sumpter County Alabama Sallie Willis Texas Bryan Abilene W. Giles Rhodes New Orleans Th Ke Klux Klan John A. Held First Baptist Church J B. Stevenson Charles Wetter A. W Buchanan W. S. Higgs John M Lawrence R. L. Buchanan

Representatives Attend Grand Commandery Con Clave Knights Templar

Gen. and Mrs. H. B. Stoddard and P. S. Park depart for San Antonio to join the seventy first annual Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas conclave. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 sends W. W. Kraft D. C. Jones and W. A. Duncan with Mrs Kraft accompanying Mr Kraft.

H. B. Stoddard P. S. Park San Antonio Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas General Stoddard Mr. Park Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 W. W. Kraft D. C. Jones W. A. Duncan Bryan

Funds Pass $60,000 for New Baptist Church

The First Baptist church building program reports fund-raising progress has surpassed the $60,000 mark. The finance committee notes enthusiastic member support despite other weekly commitments and aims to secure remaining contributions for a final report next Sunday.

First Baptist Church

May term of justice court opens with light docket

Justice Court began its May term this morning with Judge J. W. Hamilton presiding. The docket is set for the term and features only minor, non criminal cases.

Justice Court J. W. Hamilton

Hunnicutt Widow Eula Trant Hunnicutt Died at 52

Mrs Eula Trant Hunnicutt wife of G H Hunnicutt of Bryan died Monday April 28 at 4am after years of illness. She was born March 10 1871 in Keith Grimes County Texas age 52. Survived by husband son Trant and two daughters Mrs Jim Francis Jr and Louie Ruth with her father seven brothers and six sisters. Funeral services at Keith Grimes County to be led by Dr John A Held. body to be shipped from Bryan Tuesday night after sister Mrs Long travels from Wellington Kansas.

Eula Trant Hunnicutt G. H. Hunnicutt Hunnicutt W. P. Trant Keith Grimes County Texas Bryan Trant Hunnicutt Jim Francis, Jr Goose Creek Louie Ruth Hunnicutt City E. L Long Wellington Kansas Charles Smith Louie Gammon Mobile Ala J. E. Brown George Foster Elva Trant First Baptist Church John A. Held Old Family Burying Ground

Lions Club Visit Provides Entertaining Pie-Eating Event at Tabor

About 10 Bryan Lions members traveled to Tabor to assist the Welfare Club meeting. Walter Armstrong opened, C A Searcy led songs and stories, and County Agent Benson staged a pie eating contest. Bud Henry claimed the prize for Tabor.

Lions Club Bryan Tabor Lions Walter Armstrong C. A. Searcy Jess M. Cook Dr. Searcy Bryan Lions Withal C. L. Benson Jim Huggins Bud Henry Jess Hensarling C. S. Martin Lida Belle Pipkin Jesse Hensarling

Large funeral attendance for Brazos County planter Sheppard S Clay

Sheppard S Clay of Brazos County died Tuesday in Temple from acute appendicitis. A large rural funeral in Millican area drew attendees from surrounding territory with 100 plus cars. The body reached Brenham and services were held at the grave in Independence.

Sheppard S. Clay Brazos Bottom Temple W. S. Howell Bryan Sheppard Clay Brazos County Millican Brenham Santa Fe Independence Howell

Brazos County Court Opens in Bryan May 12

District court for Brazos County will commence in Bryan at the courthouse courtroom two weeks from Monday May 12 according to County Attorney Oak McKenzie.

District Court For Brazos County Bryan Oak McKenzie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brazos County Bar and Girls Club County Agen Lawrence W. Taylor R. R. Reppert Extension Service Orange Township Blackhawk County Iowa Farm Journal Mike Stuart Jim Hogg Calvin Coolidge Gatlin Behind the Times Reba Hughes Edgar Jones Woodville Club Millican Club Rae Hugghins Tabor Club Johnnie Peyton Benchley Club RE. BA Hughes Steele’s Store Club Brazos Court Eberstadt Cuthrell Eliza Welch Hearne Y, W. Barron RA Strove Chloe St Fish Pond Raymond A. Struwe McCulloch-Gordon T. C A. E. Forester Rosenberg T. C. Bain R. B. Ehlinger W. H. Oliver Bryan Hospital J. O. Morgan Omelia Orsak Dr. Sims W. H. Matthews Knights Templar NEW Baptist Church RS. G. H. Hunnicutt Luther A. Johnson Brases Grimes W. S. Barron R. S. Bowers Jess Conler J. H. Reed Charley Saxon Ollie Smith Jack T. Johnson M. Ferguson D. J. McDonald Dora E Wilson CUNTY Cc. M. Risinger L. H. Baird Emmett Holland John Sabo Jor J. Messina P. BF Regmund M. Degelia J. J. Holik Louis Lero Ww. Moore
Search Courier

Search the Bryan Weekly Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bryan Weekly Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication