Quarantine Declared in Brazos County for Fever Tick Eradication
The Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission proclaims a quarantine in Brazos County effective November 16 1922 due to fever tick infection. No cattle horses mules or asses may move without a certificate or permit after inspection or dipping. Rail transports barred without proper permit. Commission officials Boog Scott Murray Smith and R E Smith sign the order.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Brazos County
Brazos
Livestock Sanitary Commission
A. D
J. L. Boog-Scott
J. B. Murrah
Paul L. Smith
R. E. Smith
Kurten Women Form Community Club Plans
Kurten Texas November meeting of the Women's Home Demonstration Club led to new committees and an interest in organizing a broader Kurten Community Club. Officers elected include L. N. Tyer as president Louis Klentworth as vice president and Mary Lou Prinzel as secretary treasurer. A negro minstrel at Kurten school house prompted calls for social financial and educational community improvements. Meetings set for the first Friday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Texas
L. N. Tyer
Louis Klentworth
Mary Lou Prinzel
Brazos County Commissioners Court Holds Short Session
Brazos County Commissioners Court met Monday with County Judge H. O. Ferguson presiding and commissioners Jno M Moore C M Risenger and George F P Edge present. Commissioner C M Degelia of Steele's store was unable to attend due to heavy rains. Only a brief session was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Mrs J L Sample Visits Houston Aunt at Fair
Mrs J L Sample of Tabor traveled to Houston on Tuesday to visit her aunt Mrs J H Hickman and to attend the Houston fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sample of
Tabor
Houston
J. H. Hickman
Houston Fair
Chevon and Dengue Cheer Up Brazos County
Citizens in Brazos County discuss chevon meat amid dengue concerns. Rev J J Tatum and County Agent C L Reason cannot yet eat Colonel Jackson's meatChevon with relish while Colonel W F Gibbs endorses chevon under a new name and jokes about deer hunting in Southwest Texas. The Eagle urges Tatum and County Agent Benson to eat chevon and stay optimistic as more news may follow.
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Brazos County
J. J. Tatum
C. L. Reason
Colonel Jackson
Chevon
W. F. Gibbs
Main Street
Devon
O. K
Jackson
Texas
Crystal City
Tatum
Benson
Eberstadt Buys Widdecke Home on East 27th Street
Secretary S F Eberstadt became owner of the Widdecke residence on East 27th Street and took possession about December 10. The Widdeckes will move to Dallas where Mr Widdecke will serve as auditor for Dallas County State Bank with Ed Hall as vice president.
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S. F. Eberstadt
H. A. Widdecke
Eberstadt
Widdecke
East 27Th Street
Dallas
Dallas County State Bank
Ed Hall
Bryan
Brazos Presbytery Set for Bryan Meeting
Rev Franklin S Henderson returned from the Brazos Presbytery fall meeting held in Huntsville. Delegates from 82 counties attended as Henderson, retiring Moderator, preached the opening sermon. Next session slated for April in Bryan with Rev W N Sholl elected new Moderator.
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Navasota Examiner Review
Franklin S. Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Brazos
Huntsville
Mr. Henderson
Presbytery
W. N. Sholl
Bryan
J. W. Murry Visited Bryan on Business
J. W. Murry of Wellborn spent the day in Bryan for business matters, meeting local officials and visiting merchants while on a business visit.
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J. W. Murry of
Wellborn
Bryan
Mrs. Phillips Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Los Angeles reports a jury verdict of murder in the second degree against Mrs. Clara Phillips for killing Mrs. Alberta Meadows with a hammer after learning of her husband’s alleged interest. Phillips fled to Arizona before arrest. Robertson County Texas lists elected county officials, all Democratic with no opposition.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Clara Phillips
Alberta Meadows
Robertson County
Franklin
Texas
Cecil A. Morgan
Joe Reid
Ben L. Parten
G. 0. Galloway
J. C. Rambo
Gus Kellogg
Sam Rogers
W. R. Thompson
W. R. Goodman
J. P. Truett
W. T. Grant
Death of Martha Kidd in Navasota
Martha Kidd fourteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Kidd of Navasota died Friday at 9 30 p m at the parental home. The Kidd family formerly resided in Bryan and many friends mourn her loss. Funeral from the family home at four o clock this afternoon with burial in Navasota cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Kidd
Bryan
Dan Kid
Navasota
Death of a baby in Yazoo Mississippi linked to Williams family
Mr James H Webb received a telegram Saturday afternoon informing him of the death of his month old granddaughter in Yazoo Mississippi. The child is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sharp Williams. Bryan relatives and friends express deep sympathy as Mrs Webb is with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Webb
Yazoo
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Wellborn dinner planned by Colonel Graham in Brazos County
Colonel W. E. Graham of Rock Prairie visited the Eagle office and backed a future Wellborn community dinner. He urged Brazos County citizens to attend and cooperate with the civic and social club efforts, praising local fellowship as the best for town and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
Eagle
Krouse Sedlacek Wed At Fountain Home
Frances Sedlacek and C E Krouse were married at the Sedlacek home in Fountain on Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 officiated by Rev J J Tatum. Only immediate family attended and post ceremony well wishes followed. The couple will reside near Victoria Texas where he farms.
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J. Sedlacek
Fountain
Frances Sedlacek
Cc. E. Krouse
Dengue cured by eating chevon named after Col Jackson
Rev J J Tatum and County Agent C L Benson visited the Eagle office and report dengue recovery by chevon meat named after Col A D Jackson. They mention Col W F Gibbs unseen and hope he survives after eating the meat three times daily. The meat is said to be wonderful since its new name.
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J. J. Tatum
C. L. Benson
Eagle Office
Col. A. D. Jackson
Col
W. F. Gibbs
Chevon
Mrs Prager Improves After Critical Illness
Mr. H. H. Prager reports Mrs. Prager, long critically ill, is holding her own and taking nourishment and sleep, signaling a possible improvement in her condition.
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H. H. Prager
Mrs A M Williams Visits Houston Parents
Mrs. A M Williams of Houston is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs S H Franklin.
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A. M. Williams of
Houston
S. H. Franklin
Paving Begins on East 26th Street Work Crews At Site
Paving has started on East 26th street with a large labor force employed at the site and progress reported as active.
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East 26Th Street
Cotton Market Dips as Futures Fall and Spots Signal Lower Prices
Cotton futures declined by 100 points while local spot quotes ranged around 24.25 cents for middling basis. The move reflects weaker demand signals and pressure on cash markets.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber Meeting Hears Paving Plans
Bold talks on paving Bryan streets and Brazos county highways dominated the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce gathering. City Manager McAdams said paving would start on 26th or 27th Street within days as Rev J J Tatum and others urged highway and cemetery improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Geo. A. Adams
McAdams
President Waldrop Returns From Houston Meeting
President A M Waldrop of the State Retail Clothiers Association returned from Houston where a board of directors meeting was held. The group elected Galveston as the next meeting site for the annual sessions on May 7 8 and 9. Directors enjoyed social courtesies including a San Jacinto battlefield tour and a chicken dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waldrop
State Retail Clothiers’ Association
Houston
Waldrop
Galveston
San Jacinto Battlefields
Amos Jones Charged With Raising Money Case
Sheriff L E Morehead sent Amos Jones to Houston to face federal officers on a charge of passing a counterfeit one to ten dollar bill. He allegedly obtained $9.80 in change for a $1.00 note at Mooring's store after buying candy, and Ed Martin detected the fraud within minutes. The case goes to the federal grand jury in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Morehead
Houston
Amos Jones
Ed Martin
Mooring
Bryan Eastern Star Chapter Holds Notable Meeting
Despite bad weather, about fifty members gathered for Bryan Chapter No. 222 Order of the Eastern Star in the new Masonic Temple chapter room. Three candidates were initiated as Mrs Thos Ullundine supervised floral decor. reports came from Miss Kathryn Parker and Mrs. M R Bentley, with refreshment plates and lavender chrysanthemum favors closing the event.
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Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Thos. Ulundine
Sarah Williams
Newport
Gough
Kathryn Parker
Fort Worth
Lee J. Rountree
Grand
Dallas
M. R. Bentley
George Smart
H. Ness
J. R. Wright
F. B. Brown
E. W. Price
Senator Perry Lewis and wife visit Bryan friends
Former State Senator Perry J. Lewis of San Antonio visits in Bryan to see relatives including Mr. and Mrs. J Hill Wilson and Mrs. M W Sims Sr. The couple were married in Bryan and were celebrated for their long friendship. He aided Texas Senate in building laws that helped growth and prosperity.
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Perry J. Lewis
San Antonio
Fagle
Lewis
Bryan
J. Hill Wilson
M. W. Sims
Senator Lewis
Texas
Texas Senate
Congress
Eagle
Bryan and Brazos County Organize Good Cheer Fund
The Good Cheer Fund in Bryan and Brazos County gathers community help for the poor and needy with Christmas spirit. Originating in the Knights of Pythias, the effort was handed to the Pastors' Association and has run for years with volunteers conducting careful investigations and no salaries.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Good Cheer Fund
Knights of Pythias Lodge
W. S. Wilson, Jr
George E. Hadley
H. A. Burger
J. M. Caldwell
J. T. Maloney
Bryan and
Knights of Pythias
Pastors’ Association
First Baptist Church
M. B. Parker
J. L. Brock
R. A. Harrison
Parker
New oil derrick now in sight at Bryan
The first oil derrick erected near Bryan is completed about three and a half miles west of the city. Driling will start soon as boiler, machinery and casing are hauled to the site. A second derrick is rising at Wixon Lake and a third at Tabor nine miles north with Cox interests expanding county oil activity.
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Bryan
S. E. J. Cox
Wixon Lake
Two Rivers Oil Company
Cox
Crests
Tabor
Enter Madame at Carnegie Library this Thursday
Miss Duncan stars in the popular season play Enter Madame at the Carnegie Library. The performance is set for Thursday, November 16 at 7 30 p m.
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Miss Duncan
Carnegie Library
Texas Congressmen Push Constitutional Convention
Rep J E Quaid of El Paso and Rep Lee J Rountree of Bryan draft a Texas legislature resolution for a constitutional convention to rewrite the 1876 constitution. They seek education funding, broader road bonds, and uniform taxes via a tax equalization board to expand state aid and road construction.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
J. E. Quaid
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Mr. Quaid
Quaid
Rountree
Democratic
San Antonio
Steep Hollow Elects Cemetery Officers
Steep Hollow Texas marks a cemetery department under the Parent Teachers Association. A crowd from Wellborn Reliance Bryan and Harvey gathered November 11 to organize finances and seek $1 contributions for upkeep of the City of the Dead.
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Steep Hollow
Texas
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Wellborn
Reliance
Bryan
Harvey
Parent- Teachers’ Association
IL. M. Cook
Steen Hollow
Laura Mimms
Bessie
Bettie Risinger
Lola Foster
Mattie Moore
E. Peters
J. H. Hensarling
Ethel Fadmonds
Martha Martin
Charles Eden
Marriage licenses issued in Brazos County list
Brazos County Clerk McSwain reports marriage licenses issued since the last Eagle list. Couples include Jacob Lee and Corine Searcy, Hal Harris and Ellen Daniels, Edgar Graves and Lessie Gilmore, Steve Scarmada and Mary Ventichola, Will Moore and Fannie Hicks, Johnnie Gaines and Livita Eas e, Frank Mavina and Rosa Matranga, Louis Rosprim and Lillie Siegert, Wm Gelber and Fay Driver, L. B. Amsler and Ethel Newman, Walter Irvin and Olivia Cremer, Rufus Batten and Jessie Crenshaw, Charles Bozeman and Lila Pensley, Jesse Paton and Savanah Freeman, C. E. Richardson and Miss Roland Hood, Ben Patronella and Mary Scamarda, Albert Roy and Mattie Payon, Robert Volney Armstrong and Mildred Norwood, Joe Kaplan and Fanny Kahn, Alfred Green and Charlotte Terrell, and J Merchant and Gertrude Lockett.
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Brazos County
McSwain
Eagle
Jacob Lee
Corine Searcy
Hal Harris
Ellen Daniels
Edgar Graves
Lessie Gilmore
Steve Scarmada
Mary Ventichola
Will Moore
Fannie Hicks
Johnnie Gaines
Livita Ease
Frank Mavina
Rosa Matranga
Louis Rosprim
Lillie Siegert
Wm. F. Gelber
Fay Driver
L. B. Amsler
Ethel Newman
Walter Irvin
Olivia Cremer
Rufus Batten
Jessie Crenshaw
Charles Bozeman
Lila Pensley
Jesse Paton
Savanah Freeman
C. E. Richardson
Roland Hood
Ben Patronella
Mary Scamarda
Albert Roy
Mattie Payon
Robert Volney Armstrong
Mildred Norwood
Joe Kaplan
Fanny Kahn
Alfred Green
Charlotte Terrell
J -C. Merchant
Gertrude Lockett
Train Departure Time Adjusted in Bryan Club Notes
In Tuesday's club notes the departure time for the Bryan to Houston train should read 4 a m on Friday instead of 4 p m.
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Bryan
Houston
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Commissioners Court
SEC
Krouse-Sedlacek
W. H. Cole
S. E. Eberstadt
Travis B. Bryan
J. N. Dulaney
H. O. Ferguson
E. J. Fountain
F. L. Henderson
M. L. Parker
Jno
M. Lawrence
T. K. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
Oak McKenzie
E. E. McAdams
L. L. Melnnis
Lee J. Ro
George A. Adams
Brenham Chamber of Commerce
Brenham
Cole
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Eastern Star Chapter
Sen
Mrs. Lewis
GOR
Lee J. Pountree
M. M. Erskine
Rep
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