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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
3
The Becker case is sent to the jury at noon as Justice Sea bury instructs them to acquit or convict the former police lieutenant of first degree murder. The Associated Press report from New York notes the trial reached the jury today.
A juried verdict found Becker guilty and the Associated Press reports the sentence will undoubtedly be death, with New York notes on the outcome.
Rev Cole of Bryan has accepted the pastorate at Madisonville Baptist Church after visiting Madisonville last week. He will move with his family soon, finding the church in encouraging condition. The congregation welcomes him as an earnest, consecrated preacher and values the addition to the town.
Advert describes SOLACE REMEDY CO claims a German discovery dissolves uric acid crystals and purifies blood. It asserts safety, no opiates, and fast results with testimonials from customers including R Lee Morris of Chico Texas. Offers free box and mail order details.
The Bethel high school closed May 8 after a year taught by Prof. J. E. Batson with Mrs. Turner and Paul Ferguson assisting. Five finished the tenth grade: Lavada Goen Essie Jones Ruth Blanton Ruella Cotham Hester Hensarling. Several local social notes and visiting neighbors from Bryan Wellborn Steep Hollow and Vernon. Church at New Bethel May 23 24.
J. L. and M. S. Edge announce their Edge Dry Goods Co. will relocate across Main Street into the former Sam B. Wilson building to expand their millinery and ready to wear departments. In business eleven years, they target occupancy by June 15.
Ike Lumpkin the man accused of killing Lillie Swan in Bra zox bottom Wednesday night and wounded while fleeing remains alive and may recover. He has been moved to Burleson County jail by the sheriff.
A fatal shooting occurred on the Parker plantation as Ike Lumpkin shot Lillie Swan with buckshot, instantly killing her. Lumpkin fled but dropped the gun after running about two hundred yards, the charge blowing off part of his head. He survived until noon with little chance of recovery. The motive is unclear, suspected to be a family feud.
The Hammond Vawter Company's tailor shop stock and fixtures were sold yesterday afternoon by referee in bankruptcy W L Eason for trustee T F Bryad for creditors. Local bidders bought the fixtures while most stock went to Mr Hammond of Waco, member of the firm. The building will be rented once removal is complete.
Dr. Martin E. Griffith of Monson was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of music teacher William J. Robinson. The defense argued Griffith forcibly operated on Robinson following an assault on Mrs. Griffith.
Fort Worth Texas May 21 A deal closed here yesterday in which G S Hoskins an extensive California cattle operator purchased a carload of registered Shorthorn bulls from the Hovenkamp Cattle Company The amount involved was not disclosed The bulls will be used for breeding purposes only and Hoskins plans further purchases of Texas livestock before returning to the coast
Washington reports findings from the 1910 agricultural census on farm occupancy. About 91 percent answered, showing roughly 52 percent had lived on their farms less than five years, with regional differences and stark contrasts between white and colored farmers.
The report contrasts tenancy patterns of white and colored farmers, showing many move farms annually. It notes longer tenures among owners free versus share tenants, with North regions more stable. The data links occupancy to corn yields and broader rural prosperity, citing declines tied to frequent relocations and neglected farm infrastructure.
Brenham readers report that the Daughters of the Republic of Texas back a plan to establish a park at old Washington on the Brazos to honor events there. The Young Men's Business Association initiated the effort with Frank Eberle as secretary receiving a supportive letter from Mrs. Rebecca J. Fischer, president of the DRT.
Mrs Rebecca J Fisher praises Brenham youth efforts to create a state park at Old Washington on the Brazos where Texas independence was declared. She urges passage of funds for a park and monument, saving stones for a historic display, and notes support from Giddings family and local associations.
The Court of Criminal Appeals refused a rehearing in the Elks' Club case from Marshall. George Barnes, the club’s steward, received a large fine and lengthy jail sentence for taking orders for intoxicants in local option territory.
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