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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

7

Last Night's Bryan Methodist Conference Advances Changes

The Bryan Methodist Church held its last quarterly conference of the year with praise for Rev. H C Willis and the Woman's Missionary Society. Oak McKenzie elected Sunday school superintendent and new stewards elected, including E J Jenkins as delegate to the Mount Pleasant State conference. Italian Methodist church organized with Rev Bruno Martinelli as pastor and new church officers. Epworth League president Miss Elliott Beason named.

Methodist Church of Bryan D. H. Hotchkiss Navasota H. C. Willis Woman’s Missionary Society Oak McKenzie Methodist Sunday School C. M. Bethany Bethany Mr. McKenzie E. J. Jenkins Mount Pleasant C. E. Jenkins Methodist Episcopal Church Texas Board of Stewards Elliott Beason C. L. Beason Epworth League Bryan League Methodist Church D. &. Hotchkiss Bruno Martinelli Methodist Italian Church Hotchkiss

Bryan Colored Team Prevails 20 to 0 Over Calvert

The Bryan colored high school team defeated Calvert colored high school 20 to 0 at West Side Park on the local gridiron. Calvert had a good but inexperienced side. Bryan coach Dr. Thompson used most available players to find top performers. Thompson praised the effort in the season opener.

Calvert Colored High School West Side Park Calvert Bryan Thompson

Egg Plant Of Peculiar Shape From Stallings Garden

A vegetable from W. D. Stallings of Alexander near Tabor is described as an egg plant with protruding prongs on both sides near the base. The main plant appears fully developed and its final form will be confirmed later.

W. D. Stallings Eagle Office Alexander Community Tabor

Methodist Church Welcomes Two New Members

L. A. Long was received by baptism and Frank Kirby by letter during the Sunday evening service at the Methodist Church.

Methodist Church L. A. Long Frank Kirby

Roy Hudspeth Improves After Hospital Shot Injury

A letter from L W Wood describes Roy Hudspeth at Baylor Hospital San Antonio recovering from a hunting accident. He has sight in the right eye but likely permanent loss of vision in the left eye. Doctors expect three weeks before possible discharge as he remains in good spirits and under steady care.

Roy J. D. Martin L. W. Woodall San Antonio Roy Hudspeth Medina Lake Mr. Hudspeth Bryan Brazos County Baylor Hospital Texas

Kurten box supper raises funds at community event

About seventy five dollars cleared at the Kurten box supper held for the Kurten Community Club officers and a lively program followed. Auctions by H D Cuykendall of the Bryan Eagle raised thirty two dollars thirty cents for about thirty boxes plus ten dollars from cake auctions. A candy box sold for twelve to fourteen dollars and soda and cocoa booths attracted crowds as a gypsy fortune teller entertained attendees.

Kurten Edith Conway H. D. Cuykendall Marjory Daw Thomas Bailey Aldrich Bryan Eagle Hamp Buchanan Cuykendall Laura Belle Roten Bryan Laura Belle Gilpin Dad” Lee The Eagle Offi

Lucille Scardino to Wed Brazos A Varisco at St Anthony

Invitations issued for the marriage of Lucille Scardino daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Scardino to Brazos A Varisco son of Mr and Mrs A B Varisco. Ceremony at St Anthony's church officiated by Rev Basil Bravi Saturday at 9 am. Reception at the Varisco home Bryan Junction Saturday 8 to 12 pm and Sunday 8 to 2 pm.

Marion Scardino Lucille Brazos A. Varisco St. Anthony’s Church Basil Bravi A. B Varisco Bryan Junc‘tion

Watt huber No. 1 gas leak near College Station

Bryan Petroleum Company reports Watt huber No. 1 between College Station and Wellborn is gassing heavily this afternoon. The boiling can be heard for about 200 feet while officials say the well will stay in this condition until 10:00 Sunday morning to allow visitors to view and listen. No blowout expected at this time and updates may follow Monday.

Bryan Petroleum Company College Station Wellborn O. E. Saunders

County Agent Beason Named Inspector On Brazos Shipments

County Agent C L Beason is commissioned as an inspector for the Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission under an agreement with A and M College Extension Service. He will issue certificates for dressed poultry fruits vegetables trees and shrubs when shipments are accompanied by affidavits that packaging is new and clean. The move aims to relieve shippers statewide and prevent complaints about Brazos county shipments.

Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission Extension Service A. and M. College of Texas J. E. Boog-Scott State C. L. Beason Bryan Beason Brazot County

Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Week of Prayer

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church begins its annual week of prayer on Monday November 3 at 3 pm. Group No 8 leads Monday afternoon with Groups 2 5 1 and 4 on successive days. Prayers and offerings support West Virginia coal fields and Col legio Progreso Parral Mexico. Tuesday features Mrs J N Goodwin as leader with subject West Virginia Coal Fields and a ten minute talk by Mrs T A Adams on the same topic.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church West Virginia Coal Fields J. N. Goodwin T. A. Adams J. B. Priddy

Navasota Kiwanis Halloween Parade Draws Thousands

The Navasota Kiwanis Club staged an eight hour Halloween festival on Navasota streets with three to four thousand attendees. More than five hundred wore costumes and joined the parade as a band provided music and festivities. A street dance capped the evening and locals praised the event for strengthening community fellowship.

Woman Candidate Leads Governor Race in Wyoming

Walton loses the race as a woman candidate leads statewide contest for governor in Wyoming. Election results reflect shifting voters and regional support patterns.

Wyoming

Wyoming and Oklahoma races show early leads in 1930s contests

In Wyoming Mia Nellie Ross leads Democrat over Republican E.0. Sullivan by roughly 3000 votes while in Oklahoma City W. B. Pine holds a 95000 vote lead over Democrat Jack C. Walton for the U.S. Senate.

Associated Press Cheyenne Mia Nellie Ross Wyoming E. 0. Sullivan

William Allen White Trails Davis in Governor Race

Nov. 5 report shows Independent William Allen White behind Democratic Governor Davis by 15 000 votes. White campaigned on an anti Ku Klux Klan platform.

Pera William Allen White Davis White

Steck Extends Lead in Iowa Senate Race

Daniel Steck, Democratic candidate for United States Senator, widened his lead over Senator Brookhart in Des Moines Iowa to more than 11 000 votes as of November 5.

Olkahoma City W. B. Pine United States Jack C. Walton Des Moines Daniel Steck Brookhart

Coolidge Thanks Voters After Election Victory

President Coolidge expressed gratitude to the American voters after securing his election, stating thanks as one of his first acts following the assured victory.

Washington Coolidge

Deer hunt opens in Texas as season starts

A Brazos county party headed to Kerrville in Kerr county to join the Texas deer season opening. The group Ollie Orr J A Rychlik Albert Rychlik J W Leighman of Edge and Will Henry of Bryan will stay two weeks with hunting gear and camping equipment prepared.

Texas Brazos County Bryan Kerrville Kerr County Ollie Orr J. A. Rychlik Albert Rychlik J. W. Leighman Edge Will Henry

Car Registrations for Brazos County

List of new car registrations since last week per County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth. Names include Andrew Wiley Steele's Store Henry Kosarek Bryan Mrs Mary M Ball College Station W C Boyett Bryan Silas H Smith Millican Hubert Jones Bryan Gerado Aguilar Bryan Dr C A Searcy Bryan J W Watson Bryan A K King Bryan Dr A L Mendrick Bryan K Kelley Bryan Route 3 John D Phillips Bryan Robert Grays Steele's Store Joe Accuroso Jr Caldwell Texas Agricultural Experiment Station College Station by A S Ware Jess Washington Steele's Store.

Roy Hudspeth Andrew Wiley Steele's Store Henry Kosarek Bryan Mary M. Ball College Station W. C. Boyett Silas H. Smith Millican Hubert Jones Gerado Aguilar C. A. Searcy J. W. Watson

Moava Suppositories Offer Piles Quick Relief Forever

SAYS PILES HEAL UP AND DISAPPEAR FOREVER. Many sufferers from Piles or Hemorrhoids have been told nothing helps. Go to your druggist for MOAVA SUPPOSITORIES. Inserting one rectally provides immediate relief and heals ulcers by antiseptic action. Blessed relief can appear in two days even when other treatments failed. Money back if not satisfied. Dispensed by M. H. James Drug Stores.

M. H. James

Night Watchman Nabs Suspects in Liquor Transport Case

In Brazos County a Ford car with five occupants was stopped on Main Street by night watchmen Offa Williams and K T Tillis. Joe Mitchell L D Young and Anna Jones are jailed on charges of transporting intoxicating liquor. A Colt pistol whisky bottles cash and stolen goods were found in the car. Witnesses including Alec Johnson and James Justin tie the trio to local robberies. Investigations continue with county authorities.

Joe Mitchell L. D. Young Liberty Texas Anna Jones Beaumont Offa Williams K. T. Tillis Williams Eagle Benchley George Dunn Wheelock Tillis Marlin Oak McKenzie Alec Johnson College Avenue L. E. Morehead Brazos County James Justint Bryan

Bryan High Sees Narrow Path to District Title

Bryan High beat Rockdale 40 to 0 but earlier Cameron defeated Rockdale and Bryan lost to Cameron. Caldwell then beat Cameron 13 to 0, eliminating Cameron and keeping Bryan’s district hopes alive with a rematch looming. Huntsville standings pending.

Bryan Rockdale Cameron Caldwell Huntsville The Eagle

Kinnard Home Burned Near Bryan Causes Heavy Loss

A Sunday fire near Bryan destroyed the Kinnard home and contents estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. A. W. Kinnard and P. A. Tardy escaped with only the clothes they wore, while Kinnard was burned trying to save papers. The garret origin and rapid blaze left family library and valuables ruined. They now rent a cottage nearby and start rebuilding.

Bryan A. W. Kinnard P. A. Tardy Eagle Printing Company Mr. Kinnard Texas

Delphian Chapter Holds Friday Afternoon Meeting

Delphian chapter met in the Carnegie Library club rooms at 3 pm to discuss Greek and Roman comedy led by Mrs G L Crawford. Reports covered plots of major Greek comedies, a reading from The Birds, and impressions of Ibsen's Ghosts with members noting lessons on voice and public opinion.

Bryan Delphian Carnegie Library Club G. L. Crawford David Reid George Eisert W. S. Howell Annie Dearing Delphians Ibsen Devereux Players New York

Pound Party for Mrs Kinnard and Mrs Tardy After Fire

Members of the Bible Study Class at First Presbyterian hosted a pound party for Mrs A W Kinnard and Mrs P A Tardy who recently lost everything in a house fire. Two automobiles delivered pantry goods to their home as a sign of support from the class led by Mrs S C Hoyle and with Mrs R S Mawhinney as president.

Mr. Kinnard Tardy Kinnards Tardys R. R. Knowles R. R. Ellis First Presbyterian Church Sunday School S. C. Hoyle R. S. Mawhinney A. W. Kinnard P. A. Tardy

Bryan Women Attend District Meet in Navasota

The semi annual meeting of District No. 1 of the Woman's Department of the Presbyterian church is held today in Navasota. Bryan Presbyterian Church members Mrs. R. S. Mawhinney Mrs. J. L. Brock Mrs. F. L. Henderson Mrs. S. C. Rude Morris Tatum F. D. Fuller E. C. Tucker Elon Stuart W. S. Stuart M. F. Dansby and Ollie Emmel traveled by auto to attend.

Woman’s Department of the Presbyterian Church Navasota Bryan Presbyterian Church Mesdames R. S. Mawhinney J. L. Brock F. L. Henderson S. C. Rude Morris Tatum F. D. Fuller E. C. Tucker Elon Stuart W.s. Stuart M. F. Dansby Ollie Emmel

Troop 13 Boy Scouts Enjoy Possum Hunt

Troop No. 13 of Bryan led by W S Barron went to Harvey Weeden’s farm for a possum hunt. Two possums were captured and one coon chased but not caught. Participants included Jake Kaplan Sam Kaplan Abraham Kaplan Wesley Bentley Frank Boris kie Charles Moehlman Morris Hamilton John Robert Persons Paul Patronella Joe Patronella John M Barron and Albert Leighman.

Bryan W. S. Barron Harvey Weeden Jake Sam Abraham Kaplan Wesley Bentley Frank Boriskie Charles Moehlman Morris Hamilton John Robert Persons Paul and Joe Patronella John M. Barron Albert Leighman

Steep Hollow Community Notes Beneath Dry Weather

Steep Hollow reports ongoing dry dusty conditions as farmers finish harvest. Local residents include H W Dehart and R E Jones of Bryan attending B Y P U. Elizabeth Peyton of Benchley stayed with B L Foster family. Jim Pyles and Luth er Jones of Iola visited the Foster household. Barnett and Bond families hosted weekend guests, Ri s visited Reliance residents.

Bryan Steep Hollow H. W. Dehart R. E. Jones Elizabeth Peyton Benchley B. L. Foster Jim Pyles Luther Jones Iola John Barnett, Jr

Smith Leads Roosevelt by 93000 in New York Governor Race

Republican leaders concede Al Smith's election over Theodore Roosevelt with a 93000 plurality. Houston chemist P S Tilson to attend Washington conference on oils and fats. Mrs Tilson to Wichita Falls for D A R meeting then join for a Washington trip.

Associated Press New York al Smith Theodore Roosevelt Bryan P. S. Tilson Houston Washington Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association Inter-Bureau United States Agricultural Department Tilson P. S. Tilson Mr. Tilson Washington, D. C Houston Chronicle

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

Doctors recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or grippe overnight. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water. next morning the cold is gone and the fever feel refreshed. Sold only in original seal for ten cents small packet and thirty five cents large family size. Money back if not delighted.

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