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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
4
Biographical sketch details Leonidas Johnson Rountree born July 15 1868 in Hays county Texas near Kyle. It covers his Confederate family roots锁 Texan public service roles from Kyle to Austin, press career starting 1880, leadership in Texas press associations, military service in the Spanish American War, and remarks during a National Editor role in New York 1916 praising Josephus Daniels.
Dr. L. H. Bailey of Cornell cites Lee J. Rountree editor, farmer and banker from Bryan Texas as a notable rural leader. Rountree served as Lieutenant Colonel of Governor Campbell staff, Texas Food Administrator 1918 19, and Texas State Council of Agriculture executive committee member 1919 20. He represented Brazos and Grimes counties in the Texas legislature 1920 24 and was president of the National Editorial Association. Born Kyle Texas July 15 1868 he married Francis Clarke Mitchell April 2 1902.
The article notes a recognized public speaker serving on Appropriations Revenues and Taxation in the 37th and 38th Texas Legislatures. He was appointed in 1921 by Speaker Thomas and re appointed in 1923 by Speaker Seagheer. Seagler and Mrs. Wilmans were nominated for Speaker and Dallas figure Lewis T Carpenter. Seagler won 127 to 19.
In June 1916 New York at the National Editorial Association closing Hon Geo E Hasmer of Denver presented a gold watch to Hon Lee J Rountree of Texas engraved for distinguished service as president. In November 1921 at Texas A and M College of Texas Dr W B Bizzell presented a gold jeweled watch to Rountree in appreciation of his support for higher education during the 87th Texas Legislature.
May 5 Mrs Laura Belle Roten home demonstration agent met with the Kurten club girls at the Kurten school building and the women met there. The girls cooked three dishes and served the women present. Mrs Henry Kurten praised the girls remarking she wished she had those cooks. This lesson closes the year of club cooking lessons.
Bayred Plymouth Rock eggs and day old chicks for sale from excellent layering and exhibition strain. Prices per setting are 1.50 3.00 and 5.00. Some breeding stock available after June 1. James H. Chastain Route 3 Bryan Texas.
A Bryan gathering at South Washington Avenue celebrated a Newton family reunion with Mrs N R Newton hosting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hardie Newton of Atlanta Georgia along with Trent Newton and children Velma and Trent Jr Cameron Mr and Mrs John W Newton and son John Jr Beaumont Mr and Mrs Jack Allen and daughter Mildred Allen and Pat Newton.
Miss Eugenia Suber of Bryan won second prize in the State Clothing Contest held in Fort Worth last week. Her silk middy suit received high praise for workmanship. First prize went to Del Rio High School. Other Brazos County honorees included Mary Frapps and Lilly Bess Kyle.
The Kurten Texas club gathered Monday evening with 10 women and 7 girls present. Miss Roten led a lesson and committees were appointed for clothing cooking hand work poultry floral decoration and Boys and Guns Club as part of plans toward a fall Community Fair and Brazos County Day in July aims to draw 300 Kurten attendees.
E J Fountain Jr of Houston spoke at the Houston Engineers club luncheon at the Ace hotel. He discussed Special Features of the Employer and Public Liability Insurance Policy, with W H Mead presiding. Fountain, born in Bryan, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E J Fountain and has many Bryan friends.
Co. N. Calmes Jr the two year old son of Rev and Mrs C N Calmes recovered from a tonsil and adenoids removal at Bryan hospital. He is convalescing and sufficiently recovered to be removed home today.
Emmett Holland and Frank Rychlik of Edge were among the visitors in Bryan yesterday marking a local social or business gathering.
The Beckere council of the Ameri Bankers Association urged bankers and business leaders to restrain credit and avoid inflation from over expansion following the war. Major L L Mellanis and others warned against speculative lending in commodities or securities.
Mrs. F. M. Tiller of Dallas reports Tanlac restored her health after seven years of suffering stomach pain weight loss and dizziness. She credits the treatment with lifting her spirits and aiding recovery and notes she remains well with occasional Tanlac. Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills are advertised as remedies sold by druggists nationwide.
J B Covington, three and a half years in the U S Navy, arrived in Bryan from San Diego where he was honorably discharged on April 24. He served mainly aboard the U S S Camden and was retired to a San Diego Naval Hospital for disability. Born in Brazos county, he visits sister Mrs Charles Wetter in Bryan and will travel to Normangee to see his mother Mrs Susie Covington.
For every purpose for which a liniment is usually applied the modern remedy Liquid Borozone will do the work more quickly, more thoroughly and more pleasantly. Price 30¢ 60¢ and $1.20. Sold by all druggists.
Postmaster Gus Bade from Bench ley is in town today on official business visiting local offices and meeting residents as part of routine duties.
A. Garland Adair editor of the Mexia Evening News toured the Bryan Daily Eagle office during a brief stop in Bryan with a Rotary delegation from Mexia. The trip was described as a flying visit with little time to spare.
W. E. Graham reports cattle losses from tick fever in Route 4 area to County Agent Benson. P. L. Barron has two cows dead and others sick. Fear grows for widespread damage unless farmers intensify cattle dipping. Advertisement notes White's Cream Vermifuge as worm destroyer, 35 cents, sold by druggists.
E F Parks & Co returned from Dallas with plans to establish undertaking parlors adjacent to the furniture business. The store’s harness department will move to the rear and be remodeled into a modern parlor with a full stock of supplies and a gray funeral car. The business will open in a few days.
A Bryan inspection is planned for May 9 and 10 as the League of Texas Municipalities holds its annual convention. Over 100 city officials will visit, prompting a drive to present Bryan as a model city by cleaning streets, trimming weeds, and beautifying yards and public spaces.
Advertisement notes that an attack of heartburn or indigestion can be eased immediately with a dose of Herbine which relieves distress and helps move fermented food through the system.
Mrs. Mason A. Cole known as Mother Cole was surprised on her 82nd birthday when about 50 relatives and friends visited at her daughter Mrs. Sim Cooper’s home. They arrived in shifts with flowers and warm wishes, and light refreshments were served.
The Allen Academy netted 886.50 from the Monday night production of If I Were a King at the Palace Theatre. The Bryan Reading Club patronized the event to raise funds for the new Allen gymnasium with direction by Professor W. L. Harrington.
Mrs. J. E. Covey reports good news from Galveston that Mr. Covey is improving and hopes to return with her to Bryan soon. He is receiving medical treatment at John Sealey Hospital.
Mrs. Charles A. Mills of Corsicana has left Bryan after visiting her mother Mrs. M. W. Sims and relatives. Her stay inspired social events and friendly greetings. The Mills plan a California summer via Honolulu, with Europe trips postponed for 1924 bookings.
Dr J N Goodwin, specialist in internal medicine and diseases of children, lists office in the Smith Building and phone 493. Residence in zone Bos.
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