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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
8
A Methodist revival ends with strong attendance across four services. Dr. Morgan delivers sermons on Christian helpfulness and achievement, leading to new members and several conversions. The event closes with thanks to supporters and a successful collection for missions.
The Shiloh baseball team beat Bryan 7 to 5 on Shiloh grounds yesterday afternoon. A batting rally in the sixth inning sparked the win for Shiloh.
Captain Joe B. Woodyard a Bryan pioneer and former Forty Niner dies at 78 in his nephew’s home. A Confederate veteran and mining engineer he fought at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill and was honored with the Daughters of the Confederacy Cross of Honor. Survived by two sisters, a niece, and a nephew. Funeral 10 AM tomorrow at the Batts residence.
The first roasting ears of Texas corn sold in San Antonio for eight dollars a bushel, a claimed state high record. Associated Press reports the sale occurred May 17 and marks a new peak for the season.
Members of the local Woodmen of the World camp held a smoker and luncheon after their regular meeting. F. L. Henderson served as toast master and led an informal program. Refreshments pleased attendees as the entertainment committee, comprising Henderson, J. D. Mann and Clarence Seale, organized the event.
Popular excursion to Galveston via I N rail line on Saturday May 22 at very low rates. Trains arrive in Galveston Sunday morning. Return from Galveston Monday May 24. See Ticket Agent for full particulars.
The annual Villa Maria field day at the academy in Bryan drew a large crowd from Bryan and College and featured a Reds vs Blues basketball game won 16 to 14 after overtime. The program included a Maypole dance tennis and a lawn party with refreshments. Excellent interurban car service aided attendance while academy electrification was not yet complete.
David W. Hardy transfers 146 acres in Brazos County to David W. Hardy Jr. for 100 and other value. Wilson Bradley and others sell lots 8 and 9, block 4, Austin addition in Bryan to Lizzie Evans for 170. J Z Ramsey sells 0.5 acre in Brazos County to Mrs. W A Ramsey for 750. Mrs. W H Ramsey sells 20 acres in the J E Scott league to J Z Ramsey for 1500.
The Alexander school under Prof. Stuart McSwain and Miss Winifred Washburn closed its 1914 15 session Friday after a successful term. No formal exercises, but a Saturday picnic drew a large crowd. County Farm Demonstration Agent A. W. Buchanan gave a well received talk.
Clay Burroughs wed Delia Franklin, Gerrell Oro Wilson married Verna Royzelle Taylor, Daniel Washington tied with Nancy Thornton, Robert Wilson joined Jennie Boatwright, and Ed House united with Alice Thornton in six recent licenses.
A Lugano telegram reports Italy has 1,700,000 soldiers mobilized and equipped. In Rome, King Victor Emmanuel refused to accept Premier Salandra’s resignation, keeping the Salandra cabinet in place. The report notes confiscation of Rothschild and other foreign assets by Austria.
News reports say Premier Salandra remains in office as crowds celebrate war and Parliament secretaries seek closer cooperation. Governors in Milan and other cities see protests for and against war, with some clashes in Bologna as Austrian subjects in Rome prepare to leave.
Passengers aboard the American liner Philadelphia arriving from New York faced anxiety at sea as port officials conducted careful examinations for spies. No one was detained.
Madrid reports from Lisbon that disturbances resembling last night’s unrest resumed today with rioting and killings in the Portuguese capital. Official dispatches offer few details.
Eggs ten cents per dozen Butter fifteen cents per pound Hens four to six dollars per dozen Fryers four to five dollars per dozen Broilers one fifty to two fifty per dozen Ducks three dollars per dozen Geese three dollars per dozen Turkeys ten cents per pound Cows four to forty four and four cents per pound Calves five cents per pound Steers five cents per pound Hogs five to six cents per pound Oats sixty five cents per bushel Corn eight cents per bushel Prairie hay twelve dollars per ton Alfalfa twenty dollars per ton Green hides eight cents per pound Dry hides ten cents per pound
The German Catholic Union of Baltimore reports over 8000 German Americans passed a resolution showing loyalty to President Wilson amid the Lusitania crisis. The group affirms pride in German ancestry but pledges allegiance to the United States and trusts Wilson to act rightly with divine guidance.
Entomologist Prof. Ernest K. Scholl reports Elberta peaches damaged by cold but Bowie area will ship about 900 carloads through Bowie Fruit Growers Association. Early Wheelers and Mamie Ross predominate. apples poor due to last year’s crop. Agricultural plans include pest control, winter spraying, and grain adjustments around Fort Worth and Bowie.
M. B. Riordan of this city wed Miss Myrtle Wallace of Normangee at 9 30 Sunday morning in the First Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. Bradford officiating. Bride from prominent Normangee family. groom an electrician with R E Cole. Newlyweds at home to friends in this city.
Major L. L. McInnis submits a poem praising optimism amid troubles and cites President Wilson on vision. The piece urges a creed of righteous endeavor, urging Bryan to heed effort over resignation and to expect better days despite rain.
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