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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

7

Out of town visitors and local social notes in Bryan

Thursday and Friday social mentions list Bailey Warren Miss Ellen Winters John Mathis of Reliance and others in Bryan. Visitors from Kurten Wellborn Brazos Bottom and Rock Prairie are noted along with shopping trips, church events, and a flood watch near Navasota. Some officials and students are cited with minor local happenings and travel notes.

Bailey Warren Ellen Winters John Mathis Reliance Bryan B. G. Bond Daugsters Jessie Eulala Bond Walter Bullock Prospect Cleburne Keith John Sabo Philip Endler Kurten Laura Mims Steep Itollo E. A. Huggins Wixon R. E. Perkins College C. E. Bobo Harvey W. E. Graham Rock Prairie J. Webb Howell College Avenue M. H. James Drug Co Ira Bond Oliver

Local social notes from Bryan and nearby communities

Wednesday's Daily reports various Bryan area movements and family news. A. M. Waldrop attends a Texas Retail Clothiers meeting in Fort Worth. Frances Lucile Ford born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ford at West 28th Street home. Mrs. Gould and the Gould children to move to Bryan from Oakwood. Mrs. B. L. Davis and baby traveling from Winnsboro to Hempstead. Luther Boyd and J A D Robinson noted as local farmers trading with merchants. Mrs. George Foster visiting from Brazos bottom. Harold Seale critically ill at East 26th Street home. Mary and Gussie Byars visit from Independence on business.

John M. Moore J. L. Cook Tabor Bryan Teachers’ Examiners Aubray Moore I. V. Freeman Brazos Bottom E. C. Elliott T. P. Hall Steen Hollow G. B. Hensarling Wellborn W. F. Cross Lillie Bess Kyle L. H. Tucker Lee J. Rountree J. W. Pitman Myrtle Wilkes Navasota Brazos C. L. Benson C. H. Chambers A. and M. College Navaset George B. Hensarling Well M. Green Buchaan Harvey H. K. Cochran Waco H. N. Cochran East 27Th Street Lola Nona Belle Jones Wylie Higgs East 24Th Street Louis T. Pippin Bedias Grimes County Navset River M. B. Parker A. M. Waldrop Texas Retail Clothiers’ Association Ft. Worth Arthur B. Ford Frances Lucile Ford West 28Th Street John T.gould Oakwood A. and M. College Gould B. L. Davis Baby Winnsboro Texas Hempstead Davis Stanford Luther Boyd Edge George Foster Foster Plantation Phil Trant J. A. D. Robinson Wixon Harold Horace Seale East 26Th Street Mary Gussie Byars Independence

Local Notes Highlight Visits And Events In Bryan

Delighted visits fill Bryan as Mrs. R. J. Roberts returns from Dallas with her daughter Miss Franchelle Roberts a Hockaday student. Local residents W. Tt. McKay New Baden and Mrs. W. O. McNutt New Baden visit on business. Prof. P. S. Mangum Edge announces school closing Friday with exercises. Alberta and Josephine McCall from College and Lillian Beaumont plan a recital at East Side School Friday May 12. Brazil’s John Coimbra studies end and sails May 15 from New Orleans. J. Lynn Thomas A M College speaks to Speegleville Dairy Club about better dairy products. Mrs. J. G. Gregg sends blackberries to the Eagle. 200 gallons now ripening.

Alice Cole Noah Cole Coleview First Baptist Church Rob. J. Roberts Dallas Franchelle Roberts Hockaday Birdwell Nelleva Navaset Sample G. M. Ammons Tabor Bryan W. G. Taliferro Calvert Robertson County Milam Robertson Brazog August Straub Minter Springs Robert Armstrong San Antonio Hearn Hearne A. C. Searcy el Paso State Medical Association F. A. Lowry Prospect Noon Williams Macy B. Youngblood The Texas Experiment Station Galveston H. F. Prinzel Kurten Eagle Office James O. Eidson Wellborn Chester Higgs Navasota J. E. Reed J. M. Williams Walter Smith Millican August Kern Hamilton Texas Alabama H. C Fulgham C. M. Degelia Steele Waller T. Burns Houston M. H. James Douglass Howell M. W. Sims Sims G. C. White R. S. Webb New Orleans Webb Touro Hospital Mr. Webb John Matthews Eagle Lake Geo. Stephen W. E. Bates Stephan Brenham John T. Hanway Augusta Jones Reed Halsey Waco Tatum P. S. Park Celia M. Cross Hockaday School For R. J. Roberts W. Tt. McKay New Baden W. O. McNutt Charles Thomas P. S. Mangum Edge Alberta McCall Josephine McCall College Lillian Beaumont East Side John Coimbra Brazil United States Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas J. Lynn Thomas A. & M. College McLellan County Speegleville J. G. Gregg

Poultry Association Meeting Sparks County Interest

A Brazos County Poultry Association session led by President J F Oates drew members and guests. E R Alexander and C L Benson reported on the Smetana community meeting while J H Kraft urged youth to embrace pure breeding. The group discussed future community meetings and invited bids from several districts, noting growing rural interest.

Brazos County Poultry Association J. F. Oates Smetana E. R. Alexander iCounty C. L. Benson Geo A. Adams Reliance J. H. Kraft Brazos County Texas Bryan Kraft Poultry Association J. H. Conway Geo. A. Adams Lb. J. Jenkins W. L. Hillin J. J. Rosprim C. J. Benson V. J. Boriskie A. L. Rosprim W. M. Jones W. C. Sanders

Cotton Plant Disease Found By Prominent Brazos County Farmer

W E Graham of Rock Prairie near Wellborn reports a new root disease in his 50 acre cotton field. About 80 percent of stalks are dying with dead central root tissue. leaves drop as plants fail to produce bolls. Samples will be sent to A and M College for analysis.

W. E. Graham Brazos County Rock Prairie Wellborn Eagle Graham A. and M. College

Judge W. C. Davis Passes Through Benchley Friday

Judge W. C. Davis of Bryan passed through Benchley Monday en route to Franklin for court. The report notes his quietness about a lawn mower aid after finishing at home. Local social notes cover visitors from Hearne Bryan College Sutton and Haymarket and Rye barbecue events marking Rye school’s closing.

Franklin Texan Benchley Texas Brazos Robertson Harve Spillars Hearne C. A. Searcy Bryan Sam College J. W. Moore Ollie Myrtle Josey O Hearne Adaline Andi ' Well Sutton Rye R. H. Halton Dalla Jack Elby Sikes Dallas Louis Glaze Will Josey Maud Jernagan Tabor W. C. Davis Franklin Judge Davis John Rutherford The Texan H. W. Boyles Lillie Maude Buckhaults Grandma Haygood Misses Jewell Gladys Cameron Haymarkett Jesse Peyton

College Entrance Exams At Bryan High School

Superintendent Madison Hall announces four day college entrance exams at Bryan High School beginning Monday for non affiliated high school students. Passing these tests allows entry to any Texas college without additional entrance exams. First exam starts Monday at about 8 30 a.m.

Madison Hall Bryan High School Bryan Hgh Texas

Rattlesnake Killed by O Z Hall Near Bryan Street

A six and a half foot stuffed rattlesnake with seven rattles and a button is displayed in front of Moehlmans meat market on Bryan street. The reptile was killed Tuesday by O Z Hall at his Navaset River home about twelve miles from Bryan as high waters urged it to dry land.

Moehlman Bryan Street 0. Z. Hall Navaset River Bryan

Papers For Martin Case Arrive In District Court

Legal papers in State of Texas versus John F. Martin received by District Clerk J. W. Barron for trial by the Brazos County District Court meeting next week. Case transferred from Harris County after two mistrials. By order of Judge C. W. Robinson the case moved April 24 to local court presided by Judge W. C. Davis. Defendant indicted with robbery by firearms.

State of Texas John F. Martin J. W. Barron Razos County District Court Houston Harris County District Court C. W. Robinson W. C. Davis

Thedford's Black-Draught Earns Endorsement in Nashville Ad

East Nashville grocer W. N. Parsons extols Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach headaches and indigestion. He asserts it regulates the liver and cleanses the bowels, urging readers not to be without it. The ad promotes the genuine product and warns against imitations.

Nashville Tenn Thedford W. N. Parsons Parsons Descries

St Louis Good Will Tour Praises Bryan Hospitality

City Manager E. E. McAdams received a letter from Phil A. Becker chairing the St Louis Good Will Tour. The note thanks Bryan citizens for hospitality during their stay and asks for copies of the Bryan Eagle that mentioned the trip.

E. E. McAdams Phil A. Becker St. Louis Bryan Mr. McAdams State of Texas Texas

Sunday School Sets Record Attendance at 519 Baptists

The Baptist Sunday School classes reached 519 members out of 690 in total enrollment on May 7. Superintendent R. S Webb Jr cites an average April attendance near 498, with ages from 5 to 85. Officials expect larger turnout next Sunday for Mothers Day services.

Baptist R. S Webb, Jr

Mrs. R. E. Kern Celebrates 90th Birthday in Greenville

Mrs. R. E. Kern of Greenville Alabama celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday May 2. Nine children and many grandchildren attended at the family gathering in Greenville. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church over seventy years ago and remains active in Sunday school and church work.

R. E. Kern Greenville Alabama L. B. Kern Mesdames L. I. Shine Leggett Texas S. H. Cowart Birmingham Ala Jas. Haygood Sr Ida Kern Messrs L. B

Bryan Plan Visit Sought for Athens Discussion

The Athens Chamber invites Secretary E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Building and Loan Association to speak on the Bryan Plan in Athens Friday May 12. President W. H. Cole grants Eberstadt a leave of absence to make the trip as the association maintains a strong Texas reputation as a home builder and he is ready to present the facts.

Chamber of Commerce At Athens FE. E. Eberstadt Bryan Building and Loan Association W. H. Cole Chamber of Commerce Eberstadt Texas

Jury convicts Harry Boyles in jitney case at City Hall

In Mayor Tyler Haswell's court at City Hall on Thursday a jury found Harry Boyles guilty of operating a jitney in Bryan without licenses and assessed a $1000 fine. The case will be appealed.

Bryan Tyler Haswell City Hall Harry Boyles Boyles

Brazos County Commissioner's Court holds regular session

Brazos County Commissioners Court met in regular session with County Judge H. O. Ferguson and Commissioners Edge Degelias Moore and Holland present. After a brief meeting the court adjourned to next Monday to consider the 1922 assessment rolls as submitted by Tax Assessor Jim Darwin.

Brazos County

J F Reed Leaves Organ on Business Trip

J F Reed departed Organ Monday night for a business trip to Flynn and is expected to return Thursday.

J.F. Reed Organ Flynn Jis

Sad Death of Mrs Wilson Near Tabor

Funeral for Mrs W N Wilson nee Nora Francis held at Wheelock Cemetery Saturday at 3 pm conducted by Rev King Vivian. She died near Tabor Friday May 5 at 11 30 am aged fifty years ten months and fourteen days. A lifelong Christian beloved by all, she came from a prominent family and her loss is deeply mourned. Sympathies extended to husband W N Wilson and family.

W. N. Wilson Nora Francis Wheelock King Vivian College Methodist Church

Boog-Scott Reports Large Texas Cattle Dip Plan

Col J E Boog-Scott chairman of the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas returned from South Texas where officials of the Bureau of Animal Industry and the commission discussed mass cattle dipping. More than 100000 cattle to be dipped in several South Texas counties next month as eradication zone No 3 progresses. He attended the Extension Service barbecue at College with Mr and Mrs C M Evans.

Col. Boog-Scott J. E. Boog-Scott Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas South Texas Bureau of Animal Industry The Commission Boog-Scott Extension Service C. M. Evans

Cicero Pierce Dies Near Bryan from Heart Paralysis

Cicero Pierce a 50 year old colored citizen living on the Echols farm near Bryan died Thursday from heart paralysis while attempting to pen hogs. Witnesses included Jim Godwin Henry Creic John Ford Carl Jones and Taylor Ross. Sheriff Morehead ruled the death natural with no inquest. Pierce had relatives in Brazos and Grimes counties and was known as a thrifty, active man.

Bryan Cicero Pierce Echols Jim Godwin Henry Creic John Ford Carl Jones Taylor Ross L. E. Morehead Pierce Brazos Grimes

Prominent Attorneys Prep Defense for John F. Martin

Hon Harry C Gerlach and B S Cooper, noted Houston lawyers, arrived in Bryan to defend John F Martin in Brazos County District Court. The case was moved from Harris County for trial on June 1. Martin is jailed in Bryan after arrival Sunday night, charged with attempted robbery with firearms. State will be represented by County Attorney J G Minkert.

Harry C. Gerlach B. S. Cooper Houston Bryan John F. Martin Brazos County Harris County District Court Martin L. E. Morehead Bry&an J. G. Minkert Minkert

Candidates Cards Printed on Short Notice at Eagle Office

Local Eagle office produced candidate cards quickly to meet a tight deadline. Officials organized drafting and printing to ensure ballots could display the required candidate information in time for the upcoming election.

Eagle Office

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