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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
3
The Texas council of defense made Judge O. B. Dunlap of Waxahachie permanent chairman and adjourned to meet in Austin on May 21.
Dallas May 11 Governor Ferguson to be asked for a special session bill delegating to the Texas defense council powers similar to those of the national defense council. A five member committee was appointed to push the legislation with hopes of passage during the current session. D J Neill notes legislators will likely support the measure. A national registration day for conscription is proposed with a statewide holiday to honor future Texas soldiers.
Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of the Southern Pacific, testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads will be asked to transport large military supplies and troops at government rates lower than commercial, prompting rate increases.
Warns against calomel a poison and salivation and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver remedy. Claims it starts the liver without side effects, does not cause salivation, and is gentle for children. Promotes price at 50 cents a bottle and guarantees quick relief from biliousness and sluggish digestion.
Temple on May 12 received confirmation from a letter by Sergeant Bob Davis that he was the first American to carry the United States flag into the European war. The correspondence to relatives identifies Davis as the flag bearer in the early Allied campaign.
Washington DC May 14 Ten million men in the United States will be subject to selective conscription on July 1 within the ages 21 to 30. The Census Bureau estimates the eligibles by state with New York and Pennsylvania among the highest, reflecting a nationwide potential draft pool near ten percent of the population.
In San Antonio Texas on May 14 the ninety days training course for 2900 men will begin with drill and study. Reveille will trigger morning roll call as Colonel W S Scott and his staff organize the camp work and register all entrants including late overflow.
Petrograd marks the anniversary of the first Duma with an extraordinary session attended by members of the provisional government and foreign diplomats.
Ike Grays, a Black man, sustained a severe neck gash in a Friday incident. Frank White, a white man, faced a complaint and posted bond for preliminary examination before the justice of the peace.
Joe R Ransom longtime county resident died in a hospital at 7 30 a m after a short illness. Funeral services were at 3 30 p m at Dewitt Graham's residence with interment in Boonville cemetery. Born in Morgan County Alabama he was 65 years 8 months and 10 days old. He came to Texas about 1880 and prospered in farming in Harvey County. Married Belle Graham in 1896 no children. He was a Bright Light Free Baptist member active in Sunday school. Cause of death pneumonia after falling ill May 2.
Governor Ferguson will submit a message to the legislature proposing enactment of a law creating the state council for defense.
The Italian Embassy reports thirteen Austrian submarines sunk in the Adriatic by Italian patrol boats over the last week near Washington in May.
Fire swept New York City Hall causing extensive damage before containment. The French commission had arrived there yesterday and many relics are believed damaged.
The Texas Poultry Raisers association announces a poultry show August 1 2 and 3 in connection with its second annual meeting. A complete program of the poultry work of the short course and Farmers Congress may be obtained by applying to R N Harvey secretary treasurer.
Joseph Benson Foraker former United States senator from Ohio died at his Cincinnati home on Thursday aged 70 after a period of poor health. He was a lawyer and soldier noted as an orator and public citizen.
Petrograd May 12 Feodori Rodit chef governor general of Finland urged continued war until German militarism is overthrown at the Duma session. He said victory is necessary to establish social and international peace.
The executive committee of the council of workmen and soldiers delegates voted 23 to 22 against joining a coalition government. The decision is to be referred to a plenary meeting of the council.
Barbed wire cuts and harness galls are treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment which heals quickly and acts as an antiseptic. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles sold by M. H. James.
Washington May 12 Senator Sheppard was advised that 450 Texans who had been barred from admittance to the officers reserve corps training camp at Leon Springs will be admitted and provided for at the camp. Joseph W Bailey Jr son of the former Senator and Mrs Bailey now a student at the University of Virginia has enlisted in the officers reserve corps and is ordered to report Monday to the training camp at Fort Myer.
An American Line steamship reported firing six shots at a German submarine off the coast of Ireland on May 2. The submarine submerged and vanished after the first shot, with no confirmation of damage. The gun crew fired from about 6 p.m. and the American vessel then accelerated on its voyage.
In medicine, no remedy repairs flesh damage faster than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary penetration. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes through M. H. James.
The funeral of Joe R. Ransom was held Friday with Rev. Fred Comber leading services. Floral offerings were numerous as the remains were interred at the Boonville cemetery.
In Leeds on May 10 silks are selling fast especially to munition workers. Limited stocks fetch high prices as women workers who rarely bought silk dresses now seek them amid strong demand and rising costs.
A vintage ad extols Gets-It as the simple magic to lift a corn off the toe after treatment. It compares the process to removing a lid and claims unmatched ease and effectiveness in every household.
Observer Daly reports Bryan received 1.10 inches of rain since Sunday through Thursday night. The slow steady rain aided crops and sweet potato slips, reviving growth and boosting expected yields compared with a week ago.
The funeral for Mrs Hugo Jahn was held at 10 am from the residence with Rev M B Weaver of the First Baptist church officiating both at the house and at the grave. California sisters could not attend. many friends and local relatives attended and sent flowers.
Fred Pearson facing a charge of killing his father Kellar Pearson had an examining trial in Anderson on Wednesday and was refused bond by Judge King. Kellar Pearson, a farmer on Fuqua Prairie, left behind several young children. Also Luther Collins, charged with killing Minnie Williams, had an examining trial the same day and was refused bail by Judge John King. District court opens May 28.
Peter Radford and Henry Pope of the Texas Farmers Union testified before the House Committee on Agriculture. They urged creating an independent board of business, farmer, and labor representatives with full power to fix a single standard price on all staple foods to curb speculation and ensure fair remuneration for increasing crop output.
The national weather and crop bulletin reports vegetation retarded by cold last week in nearly all regions. Southeastern states saw rains, Florida remained warm, cotton growth hindered in the western belt, Oklahoma required replanting, while eastern cotton benefited from generous rains in Georgia and South Carolina. North Carolina planting delayed by rain. other eastern belt districts nearly finished.
Rainfall across the southeastern states boosted the carp crop and aided trick crops in the south. Sugar cane grew well while tobacco was transplanted and cultivated under good conditions. White potato shipments increased in gulf states and sweet potato seeding was widespread across the region.
Elkton Kentucky May 10 Frank Millen aged thirty a farmer killed his father mother brother and the latter s wife at the family home near here and then hanged himself He is believed to have been insane.
By virtue of an execution issued May 7 1917 in the case T B Hubbard vs A J Wagner and Lillian R Wagner No 7494 the Brazos County Sheriff will sell cash at the courthouse door Bryan Texas on the first Tuesday in June 1917 being June 5 property of A J Wagner and Lillian R Wagner Lots 4 5 and north half of 3 in Block 118 in Bryan described property to satisfy a judgment of 388.82 dollars plus costs. Signed May 7 1917.
By virtue of an Order of Sale a suit is filed in the honorable district court of Brazos county on the fourth day of May A D 1917 by the clerk thereof.
As sheriff I will sell for cash within Texas hours the described real estate Lots 4 5 and north half of Lot 3 in Block 118 Bryan Brazos County with improvements, levied on to satisfy a $3388.25 judgment in favor of T. B. Hubbard against A. J. Wagner and Lillian R. Wagner. Sale dated May 5 1917.
An execution for costs issued April 27 1917 in Brazos County district court case A J Wagner vs City of Bryan directs a cash sale on the first Tuesday in June 1917 the 5th before the Brazos County Courthouse in Bryan Texas. The property is described as block 1118 in Bryan and levied on to satisfy a judgment of 33.80 dollars for court costs.
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