Lee J. Rountree Urged to Run for Lieutenant Governor
In Brazos County endorsements pour in for Representative Lee J. Rountree editor of the Bryan Eagle as petitions circulate toward a lieutenant governor bid. Editors from Ballinger to Laredo hail his progressive record and public service while urging him to enter the race and unite Texans behind his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Rountree
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Texas
Representative Rountree
Lee J. ‘Rountree
Exas
Rountree
Runnels
Stephens
Ballinger Ledger
Brother Rountreeould
Neff
Ship of State
Grand Old Texas
Lee
J. M. Patiilo
Farm and Labor Journal
Waco
Texas Accident Board
Rufus Hardy
Congress
Lynch Davidson
Reelion
John Garner
Laredo Ledger
Bryan Eage
Reir
Hamilton Herald-Record
Anet
Mexia Daily News
Double Headed Debate Favored in Bishopville Talk
An editorial summary reports Judge J. Felton Lane of Hearne Democrat delivering a Sunday School talk in Bishopville with Rev. J R Tidwell and Judge Joe Reid also speaking on Sunday School methods. The piece suggests a future debate between Judge Davis Dr Held and Lane Tidwell, praising the humor and debating potential observed by the Franklin Texan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Felton Lane
Hearne Democrat
Bishopville
J. R. Tidwell
Udge
Bishopville Cor
Franklin Texan
W. C. Davis
Jnc. A. Held
Judge Lane
Rev. Tidwell
Judge Davis
Dr. Held
Dr.Held
Lane
Tidwell
Miles
Bryan Daily Eagle
Rountree
Webster
About Our Home Folks Field Notes from Bryan
Editor Lee J. Rountree of Bryan reflects on a midnight arrival by rivals including A. D. Jackson and S. C. Hoyle and Dr. M. C. Tanquary of the A and M College force. Jackson and Hoyle are TP A members and Jackson once did stunts in Crystal City. Lee has not decided on lieutenant governor race pressures from across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detton Record
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Lee
A. D. Jackson
S.c.hoyle
M.c.tanquary
A. and M. College Force
Jackson
Hoyle
Crystal City
Texas
Canadian guide accused in love letter sale scandal
The narrative alleges Fred Beauvais sold Mrs. Annie Stillman letters for 15000 dollars. The source mocks the implicated parties and critiques Mrs Stillman for a provocative line, urging a more discreet expression and expressing regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beauvais
Annie Stillman
New York
Texas Press Association Meeting in Denton
The Texas Press Association held a notable meeting in Denton with gratitude expressed to Denton citizens and to Dr W H Bruce Dr F M Bralley Hon Will C Edwards Secretary Frank Browde Dean White and many others especially 1250 girls of the C LA who led the program from Judd Mortimer Lewis and Will L West and delivered a strong hospital theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Denton
W. H. Bruce
F. M. Bralley
Will C.edwards
Frank Browde
Dean White
C.la
Judd Mortimer Lewis
Will L.west
Editor Lee J. Rountree Linked To Lt. Governor Race Rumors
The Bryan Eagle editor Lee J. Rountree is warmly praised by state papers amid speculation of a lieutenant governor bid, though formal candidacy announcement is not yet made. Denison Herald quotes the adage hesitation is loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Pronunciation Cue for Tchitcherin at Genoa Conference
A request to State Press and Major Houx from Denison Daily Herald asks how to pronounce Tchitcherin who heads the Soviet delegation at the Genoa conference. The note notes locals debate Mexia and Houx pronunciations and seeks guidance on this foreign name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houx
Mexia Evening News
Tchitcherin
Genoa
Denison Daily Herald
Editor Sam Fryar Questions Skirt Length Law
In an aside from the Clarks ville Times editor Sam Fryar says Texas papers push for skirt length regulation while a pipe odor law might also be desired. He wonders if several Texas Press Co Sams will support the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fryar
Clarksville Times
Texas
Sam Holloway
Sam Hoyle
Sam Fore
Sam Miller
Sam Williamson
Sam Harben
Sam Bigger
Sam Roberts
Sam Hill
Sams
The
Texas Press Co
New Trees Tested for Texas Shelters Windbreaks and Beauty
The Texas A and M Division of Forestry along with the State Forester conducts experiments on forest and shade trees to transplant desirable varieties into treeless areas. Fifty four varieties are tested this year, including nine from China, with oriental elms maples oaks and pines among species examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Times-Herald
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
United States
China
Texas
Arizona
Editor Lee J. Rountree Might Seek Lieutenant Governor Post
Sunshine Joe Webb cites Bryan Eagle editor Lee J. Rountree as a possible lieutenant governor candidate. Webb quotes sharp remarks about the engineer of this column and vows to back his chosen path, framing a retaliatory tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Joe Webb
Waco News-Tribune
Austin American
Beaumont Enterprise
Mexia Telegram
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Lee
Joe
Bryan Eagle Drafts Rountree as Lieutenant Governor Candidate
The Bryan Eagle notes Representative Lee J. Rountree should consider running for Lieutenant Governor. A North Zulch Christian Commonwealth blurb asserts he was one of Texas's best legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Texas
Christian Commonwealth
North Zulch
Georgetown High School seniors Wilson Mood and Tas Waterson graduation
The Eagle notes invitations from Wilson Mood and Tas Waterson of Georgetown to attend their Georgetown High School senior class graduation on Tuesday May 23. It reflects on their childhood and expresses pleasure at witnessing their graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Wilson Mood
Tas Waterson
Georgetown
High School of
Wilson
Tas
News Papermen Seek State Office in Midland Area
Several reporters including Lee and W A Johnson of the Hall County Herald run for public office. The Mineral Wells Index notes a contest for Lieutenant Governor with a mix of candidates in a regional election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
The
Bryan Eagle
W. A. Johnson
Hall County Herald
Mineral Wells Index
Bank Heist Case Unfolds as $500000 Bonds Recovered
Savannah report says John Var deman alias J W Hollis and Bertha Fern Vardeman confessed to the Chase National Bank robbery in New York City. Detectives say $500000 in securities were taken and about $30000 in bonds remain missing but likely to be recovered within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Savannah
John Vardeman
J. W. Hollis
Bertha Fern Vardeman
Chase National Bank of
New York City
Death of Mrs Wilkerson in Spartan Tennessee
Mrs P O Wilkerson dies at 8 p m Thursday May 11 at the family home in Spartan Tenn She was 84 years old and had been seriously ill for months Dr and Mrs Wilkerson had returned from China to be with her and stayed by her bed until her death Mrs Wilkerson Sr visited Bryan and made many friends who mourn today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
Bryan
Russes
Katie
Louise Adair
Iuntsville
Tyler Haswell
Mary Locke
Annie
Fannie Locke
Tabor
Eagle
Lillian Howard
B. Sbisa
A. and
M. College
M. Honneville
Walter Armstrong
J. Y. Baker
Alvarado
Ernest Elliott
W. E. Barron
Iola
W. Stuart Barron
W. S. Barron
Cavitt
Ethel
Esther
Edith Cavitt
Fred Cavitt
Martret Zuber
Celia M. Crosse
A. G. Logan
C. B. Barron
Minter Springs
Henry Mitchell
Sam Hanover
Miss Tots
Ruth Hanover
W. S. Hanover
Wheelock
R. L. Brown
Allen Academy Commencement Opens May 28
The Allen Academy commencement will begin Sunday May 28 with a sermon by Rev. Glenn Flinn of Houston and continue through Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Military contests and drill commend on Monday forenoon. A school night entertainment follows Monday. Senior class exercises are set for 8 30 Tuesday evening May 30 with Supt. R B Cousins delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Glenn Flinn
Houston
Supt
R. B. Cousins
The
Houston Schools
State Superintendent of Education
Boy Removed From Hospital After Operation
Little Robert Lee Pugh is discharged to the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Payne near the Bryan hospital after a medical operation two weeks ago. The Red Cross will continue care and Dr. B. U. Sims remains in charge of nutrition and dressing as needed. The boy is reported to be doing splendidly and in good condition for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Pugh
Bryan Hopital
Red Cross
J. B. Payne
B. U. Sims
Sims
Robert
Local Notes and Visits Highlight May 1922 Bryan Chronicle
May 15 1922 Bryan list of social and business notes. M E Hayes left on a North Texas trip after a weekend at West 24th Street home. Mrs Douglass Houston and a baby visited at W L Houston's home. Frank chatter includes bank officials at Ft Worth Texas Bankers Convention and various locals visiting Houston Brenham and Dallas. Bennett Cotton Seed offered at 1 25 a bushel while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Hayes
North Texas
West 24Th Street
Douglass Houston
Alexandria
Houston
W. L. Houston
Tom B. Martin
Steep Hollow
Prazos County
M. E. Wallace
W. S. Higgs
First State Bank and Trust Co
Bankers
Ft. Worth
E. H. Astin
Cash Astin
Washington, D. C
Onah Astin
National Park Seminary
Bennett Cotton Seed
P. H. Hensarling
Bryan residents gather for weddings and visits
Social notes from Bryan Texas detail E. J. Fountain and family moving into a new home on East 29th. visits by Mrs. Floy Dansby, Miss Frances Wallace, and others. Townsfolk travel to Waco, Wellborn, Nav aota for family occasions while City Manager E E McAdams attends a State Municipal League meeting in Waxahachie. A pre nuptial dinner honors Sybil Wood and Emmette Wallace ahead of their May 18 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Fountain
Edward Hall
East 29Th Street
Floy Dansby
Bryan
New York
East
John Anderson
Houston
John K. Parker
N. B. Tucker
Adair Cox
Dallas
Tyler Haswell
Johnnie Koppe
Kurten
Eidelweiss Koppe
Lillie Belle Gilpin
J. P. Gilpin
Helen Lee
George F. Lee
Wellborn
C. Carroll
Waco
One Carroll
Frances Wallace
Baylor College
Belton
Emmette Wallace
Sybil Wood
George Turner
Hughes
Nava‘ota
John Tauber
College Station
S. C. Hoyle
West 29Th Street
Local residents and visitors noted in Bryan diary
Dr. W. A. Smith of Wellborn visits Bryan. Miss Evelyn Crawford stays with her mother Mrs. C. A. Buchanan on East 24th Street and plans studies at the State University. Mrs. Tom Powers and daughter Lurotuy Wen visit before traveling to Breckenridge. Miss Alice Burtis recovers from a serious operation at Bryan Hospital. Frank Wittman of the State Hort. Department visits from Austin. B. F. Mansell of Waco travels to Hearne on business. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Dansby move into a new cottage on East 25th Street with plans to build later on the same lot. Miss Adaline Seale of Houston visits Nora Ward and Aunt Bettie Bell. Mrs. W. T. Strange of Ardmore rooms with Mrs. Ray Wright for A&M commencement. Mrs. W. T. Stallings and son Kenneth return from a visit to relatives in Tabor, and L. B. Kern and family visit Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Smith
Wellborn
Bryan
Evelyn Crawford
Harvey High
C. A. Buchanan
East 24Th Street
State University
Tom Powers
Lurotuy Wen Lace
Breckenridge
Bettie Bell
Seale
Bryan High School
W. T. Strange
Ardmore
Okla
Ray Wright
East 25Th Street
Dubinsky Bros Return Engagement This Week
The Dubinsky Bros return to Bryan with a new four act comedy drama That Girl Minerva opening Monday night May 15 at the old location. A free admission for a lady with each paid adult ticket accompanies the opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubinsky Bros
Bryan Amusement
Lold
Minerva
Bryan Theatre
Evangelist DeLay to Hold Bryan Revival Starting Oct 8
Rev H C Willis of the First Methodist church announces Evange list H B DeLay will conduct revival services in Bryan beginning October 8. DeLay previously visited Bryan about two years ago and left a strong, positive impression on church members and the local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Willis
First Methodist Church
H. B. DeLay
Methodist Church
Evangelist DeLay
Bryan
Wasonic Picnic Draws Three Hundred Masons to Brazos Lodge Event
Nearly 300 Masons from the Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 joined a picnic at Evans pasture hosted by Worshipful Master Roy Hudspeth. The event featured entertainment by the A. and M. College band and Shriner Fairleigh, with races, boxing novelty, and a barbecue lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loans
Adair
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129
Evans Pasure
A. and M. College
Roy Hudspeth
Bryan Lodge
Fairleigh
Tonight
Bill
Dudley Baker
Joe
Sterling Evans
Bill Cook
Ike Ashburn
Hugh Mellon
W. C. Davis
Roy Hairston
Kit Carson
Cace
R. M. Walker
John Hunt
Bryan
B. F. Harrison
R. L. Pou
B. Youngblood
Jack Davis
Ed Crenshaw
Clarence Braden
King Vivoin
A. and M. College Masonic Club
W. B. Bizzell
King Vivion
W. W. Kraft
W. J. Miles
M. L. Parker
W. A. Duncan
Fr. E. Lichte
Felix Currie
Lee J. Peutree
Hugh Melton
Judd Mortimer Lewis To Entertain College Club
Judd Mortimer Lewis executive and writer and president of the J Texas Press Association praises Hon T O Walton director extension service at A and M College to stage an evening entertainment for the Boy s and Girl s Club during the Summer Short Course at College Station on July 28. His reputation as an entertainer of young people is noted and the club members are seen as fortunate to secure him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Mortimer Lewis
J. Texas Press Association
Hon
T. O. Walton
A. & M. College
College Station
Lewis
Texas
Sergeant Jones to Report for ROTC Duty at Fort Logan
Sergeant C B Jones of Allen Academy will report May 20 for summer ROTC duty at Fort Logan Colorado and depart May 18 for a visit with relatives in Sweetwater and West Texas. Later she will join her husband for an extended West auto tour including the Yellowstone before returning to Bryan in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Jones
Allen Acadey
Fort Logan
Colo
Vnst
Jones
Sweetwater
West Texas
West
Yellowstons
Bryan
Misses Josey and Dunn Shop In Bryan On Tour
Miss Myrtle Josey and Miss Almor Dunn of Wheelock were in Bryan on a Wednesday shopping expedition visiting local stores and enjoying a day out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Josey
Almor Dunn
Wheelock
Bryan
Elks Semi Monthly Meet Proves Very Successful
The B P O E No 859 held a well attended semi monthly meeting on Wednesday night with all officers at stations. The Social and Community Welfare Committee reported aiding Robert E Lee Pugh with $10 to the Red Cross. H F Snapp was initiated as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee Pugh
Red Cross
H. F. Snapp
L. A. Spell
H. G. Wickes
Carl Wipprecht
Allen P. Carr
H. S. Esstill
R. L. Hearn
E. M. Dodson
R. C. Stone
Charming serenade at Boriskie home by six college boys
Last Saturday night at Mr and Mrs John Boriskies home a six man college band in white serenaded Elizabeth and Rubye Boriskie. The girls surprised the group by joining the party on the porch. Music dancing games and refreshments followed in a softly lit dining room with floral corsages and balloons. Attending were T EB Maxson Buchins Tolson Rosenberg Munsie Drummit and Misses Emma Mae Robinson Avis and Edna Parle Cummings Elizabeth and Pabve Boriskie Mrs Douglas Robinson assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Boriskie
Bird
Elizabeth
Rubye Boriskie
Ly Okie
T. EB
Maxson
Buchins
Tolson
Rosenberg
Munsie
Benio
Pdrummit
Emma Mae
Millican Plans Commencement Address by Lee J. Rountree
Millican Texas May 1 8 The closing exercises of the Millican schools will be held Friday May 19 at 8 o clock The annual commencement address will be delivered by Lee J Rountree editor of the Bryan Enterprise and the 1921 22 term of Mrs W T D Lawrence who has sold her interest in the Green Parrot Tea Room to her partner Mrs M G Nall who becomes sole proprietor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Texas
P. A. Deering
Lee J. Rountree
The
Bryan
Facrle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Texas Friends
68Ryan, Texas
Weekly Eagle
Brazos County
EE J. Rountree
Associated Press Ee
W. H. Cole
Kathleen Sims
A. McKenzie
D. B. Cofer
D.B. Cofer, Jr
W. T. Bryant
John Carr
Mary Carr
M. J. Parker
E. E McAdams
Domino Club
Bryan Country Club
Juliette Castles
John Fe, Astin
R.h.harrison
Brenham
Charles Dill
Pittsburg
Kansas
J. Park
Park
Young Dill
J. B. Sanders
Susie Sanders
B. B. Taft
Mator L. L. McInnis
First National Bank
Fort Worth
Lawrence Parker
College Avenue
John M. Lawrence, Jr
Baby
Palestine
D. A. McDonald
Walter Wilson
Navasota
Charles Wilson
RB. Youngblood
A. B. Connor
Tolbert E. Bullock
Luther A. Johnson
Corsicana
A. A. Stiles
Austin
Eags
Wasonic
ELKS
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!