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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
2
Abraham Lincoln urged Americans to swear by the blood of the revolution never to violate laws or tolerate lawbreaking. He urged reverence for the law as political religion to be taught by mothers and proclaimed in courts, halls, and pulpits for all people.
The article argues against automatic blame of railroads amid crossing accidents. It stresses railways are essential and cannot stop at every crossing, urging motorists to share responsibility and offer constructive criticism rather than harsh attacks.
Reports from public and higher education institutions across Texas show the largest enrollment in history. The text frames this as tangible evidence that students value education and that there can never be too much of the right kind of schooling.
Quote from Mart Herald notes rapid marriage and quick drinking can end life as a commentary on modern pace. It frames marriage and alcohol as quick, dramatic acts reflecting societal speed.
A compact reflection on fishing likened to mathematics revealing endless learning. The quote from Izaak Walton frames angling as a discipline with deep, teachable complexity that remains partly unknowable.
Jinx Tucker reports the Texas Aggies will face the Southwestern Pirates Friday in Waco. Coach Bridges and conference leaders may attend. Bible drives the team hard and may use multiple squads. This game precedes a tougher early season stretch and a clash with Sewanee.
The Howell Lumber Company's first annual county agricultural fair drew 2515 attendees on Saturday morning with expected totals surpassing 4000. Exhibits filled 500 feet of floor space, featuring farm and home products across many communities including Kurten and Tabor.
Hearne under the Shakespeare Club directs 100 school children rehearsing for a Harvest Pageant to be presented early in October at Edgewood Park.
A 15 or 16 year old Negro boy, A. D. Jones, was jailed after entering the C. S. Martin Market and Ball Grocery Store on North Main Street Sunday night. Night Officer K. T. Tillis arrested him as he left. Candy and chewing gum were stolen. money remained in the safe and the cash registers were untouched. The break in occurred through a rear window with a torn screen protector.
The Palermo store shows breach marks from last night with a wagon axle used to pry bars from a rear window. Two bars removed, an attempted entry foiled, and authorities reportedly chased a suspect described as a negro. sheriff refused to comment.
In Brazos County district court Judge W. C. Davis heard a non jury case where Sarah Palermo sought an increase to the stipulated child support from her ex husband L. D. Palermo. The prior divorce and support terms were set in a previous session.
T J Krolczyk reports a Rhode Island Red hen laying unusually large eggs. One egg measures seven and seven eighths inches around the long way and six and one eighth inches around the short way, with eight and one eighth inches pole to pole. He notes such eggs appear about weekly to biweekly.
A crowd of over 200 gathered at Chambers-Wilson Motor Company for a Ford Sedan drawing. The winning number 23 named by Mrs Lang A Spell of Bryan was the celebrated Skiddoo number.
Rev L Guy Ament writes to Bryan friends that Mrs. Ament underwent a minor operation Friday and a more extensive procedure Saturday noon. She may remain in hospital several days and will be home in a few days.
A surprise birthday dinner for J W Barron marked his 76th birthday on Sunday September 27. He returned from church to a homeful of guests and a feast including barbecue pork mutton beef chicken salads pies cake and ice cream shared with about fifty attendees.
Mrs W W Hicks of Dadeville Ala asks for the address of Zana Helene Sturdivant daughter of Reid R Sturdivant who died in Texas about thirty five years ago.
The job printing department of the Eagle is well equipped for any kind of size job work. All work is neatly and promtly done.
District court notes show the Rosprim v Lero case postponed until October 22. Jury for the week dismissed until Tuesday morning. Non jury cases to be addressed this afternoon with judge W C Davis presiding. Court stenographer taken ill and hospitalized. About 25 to 30 cases on the misdemeanor docket for Tuesday.
A boy detained after the Palermo store robbery Friday night was released from custody as authorities learned he had a perfect alibi. The Eagle reports no charges filed against him and police continue their investigation of the incident.
District Clerk records show the petit jurors summoned for the third week of district court. Names include J W Barron J W Thompson T K Lawrence Guy Boyett Douglas Royder B L Risenger G B Hensarling R W Fry W T Kelly W G Hender son Ed Krenek J M Kineannon.
A long roster of individuals is listed in the OCR text, including J. B. P. Graham C. R. L. Jones J. T. Cloud Walter Lawless J. W. Murphy Roy Robinson J. W. Jawls M. P. Walker I. Me Wee don Ben Metzer C. J. Gorzycki Willis Edge Aubra Tobias W. F. Meads Claud Thompson Henry Koontz E. M. Seeman Ed Schram Willi Presnal R. H. Smith W. D. Colson Drummond Sample N. H. McWhorter J. H. Reed L. E Wade, suggesting a roll call or members list in a public notice.
W. R. Thomas of The Fair announces sending one of six Brazos county agricultural club boys to the Dallas Fair. The Bryan County force soon joins to fund another boy, making four of the six tickets paid. Boys depart October 13 with club records due to County Agent C. L. Benson by October 5 for judging and selection. The Eagle notes further offers may fund remaining tickets.
Judge W C Davis delivered the message at the Alexander church near Tabor on Sunday night with Edgar Buchanan singing a solo before the sermon held in the pastor Rev Jesse C Thomson's absence.
The Eagle invites local businesses to advertise and support Brazos County growth while gaining exposure in the town paper. Readers learn about affordable rates and placings to reach the community.
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