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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

3

Bryan Boy Makes Good In Junior College Gridiron

Willie Dobrovo­they, Bryan high star of 1921 and Allen Academy standout, joins Wesley College under Woodrow Wilson. The two season veteran, renowned as a top punter and solid runner, ran 55 yards against the Waco High Tigers last year and is expected to boost Burleson’s squad.

BRYAN Woodrow Wilson Wesley College Willie Dobrovothey Bryan High Allen Academy Wacohigh Tigers Wilson Burleson Jinx Tucker Waco News-Tribune

Calotabs Calomel Tablet Promises No Nausea

Calotabs marketed as a de nauseated calomel tablet claims to be easy to take with no taste griping or nausea. One tablet at bedtime reputedly cleanses the liver and purifies the system and an old dose is replaced by a single dose. Sold in original packages priced 35 cents for large family packs and 10 cents for small trial packs with a druggist refund guarantee.

Pepsinated Calomel marketed as gentler liver aid

A newspaper ad promotes Pepsinated Calomel as the milder alternative to ordinary calomel. It touts gentle pepsin treatment, claims no griping or nausea, and urges use for children. The ad guarantees relief by sundown and offers refunds through M. H. James Dy. Co. and druggists.

M. H. James Dy. Co Adv

Prize Winners in the Welborn Community Fair

The Welborn fair concluded with blue and red ribbons as top awards. Winners include John Dowling and George Hensarling for corn and cotton, W. E. Graham and H. S. Dowling for poultry and dairy items, and numerous women’s craft prizes led by Mrs. W. E. Graham. Officials listed, showing the event funded by proceeds from the day’s operations.

Welborn John Dowling George Hensarling D. D. Buckhalter W. E. Graham H. S. Dowling J. L Vance Rr. G. Neelley R. G. Neelley S. I. Dowling B. O. Dowling T. J. Harrold J. Harrold A. B. McSwain Leila Maud Norwood Leila Maud Norwood Eugenia Suber C. L. Baker S. Dowling L Dowling Mina Graham J. A. Hensarling G. F. Lee George Price J. L. Hensarling Miss Mina Graham Mattie Eidson G. Price G. T. Lee John Neeley Mary Sims P. L. Barron Guy Neelley Jom. Hensarling Hugh Dowling P. W. McSwain Paul McSwain Ww. FE. Graham

Medical notice for clinic services in Smith Building

Readable text indicates a medical office listing in the Smith Building with contact phones 195 and 295. It cites departments like Maternal Medicine Diseases of Children and lists office and residence phones for appointments.

Smith Building

Seventy bushels to acre at the Orr farm

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Orr and son Waldon visited Bryan on Saturday. Waldon, who won a state fair trip last year for raising the county's best club pig and won corn prizes, reported 70 bushels per acre this year up from 40. He used 400 pounds of commercial fertilizer this season.

J. O. Orr Waldon and Carr Bryan Waldon Dallas Orr Walden

Lions Club Donation Aids Bryan High School Football

The Lions Club of Bryan met at Hotel Bryan with O. J. Parks presiding. Members donated one dollar each to Bryan High School football. A committee was named to discuss road improvement with the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary.

Lions Club of Bryan Hotel Bryan O. J. Parks W. K. Gibbs M. M. Erskine A. Searcy W. N. Shell Willard Chambers Chamber of Commerce and Rotary W. W. Chamber T. E. Wallace Dr. C. A. Searcy J. Coulter Smith T. G. Suber Robert Armstrong Pat Newton P. A. Tardy C. R. Gardner R. L. Brown Henry Locke Dr. Lamar Jones

Box Supper at Stabler School House

A box supper will be held at the Stabler school house on Saturday evening October 13 at 8 p m for the benefit of the school. The public is invited.

Stabler Stabler School

Launch First Step Toward New Baptist Church Building Sun

At eleven o clock services Dr John A Held pastor outlined a plan to build a new house of worship without specific hardships to members After pro and con input the deacons will discuss and report back with a recommendation The first definite step toward a campaign for a new church building was taken

First Baptist Church John A. Held

Thelma Martin Bitten by Mad Dog in Madison County

Thelma Martin, child of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Martin of George in Madison County, was bitten by a mad dog Friday night at her home and brought to Bryan for treatment. Her left arm suffered a deep laceration between the elbow and wrist. she is staying with Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Searey for care.

Thelma Martin Mad Dog Bryan C. C. Martin George Madison County C. A. Searey

Carlos Well Near Bryan Draws Grimes County Excitement

Excitement runs high over a potential oil well near Carlos in Grimes County about twenty three miles east of Bryan. Drilling has reached over 2800 feet with casing set and bailings due Monday night as gas and oil show on pits attract crowds from Navasota and counties including Grimes Madison Leon and Brazos.

Grimes County Bryan Carlos Navasota Mexia Grimes Madison Leon Brazos J. L. Edge Will Holmes A. D. Graham M. E. Wallace J. W. Batts W. R. Fairman W. H Lawrence Chas. E. Gainer A. J. Buchanan Joe Wood W. P. Trant Earl Tatum Raymond Jones Harmon Edinburg

Cotton Receipts Top 14 000 at Bryan Markets

Receipts of cotton in Bryan surpassed 14 000 bales by Saturday close, excluding Bryan Compress. Other warehouses report Sden 1 422 bales, Parker 6 240, Farmers Union 6 400. Bryan Compress totals 20 000 bales thus far, with 10 000 local and 10 000 warehouse cotton, all from Bryan territory, and management expects 35 000 more by season end.

Bryan Bryan Compress Sden Parker Warehouse Farmers’ Union Bryan Territory

Leonard School Opens With Twenty Pupils

Mrs. Agnes K. Tardy teaches the Leonard school which opened today with 20 pupils and expects about 40 after cotton picking ends. All books were on hand and lessons were assigned before dismissal.

Leonard Agnes K. Tardy

Book Committee Named for Bryan High Library 1923 26

Mrs S C Williams general president of the Bryan Parent Teachers Association is named special book committee chair for Bryan High School Library for 1923 26. Members include Mrs B A Sims chairman Mrs dames M B Parker F AL Henderson BE H Edge M R Bentley Tyler Haswell George Martin Dona Carnes P G Gunter Miss Minnie McCarty Miss Mary Perkins and Miss Josephine Copeland.

S. C. Williams Bryan Parent-Teachers’ Association Bryan High School B. A. Sims Dames M. B. Parker F. AL. Henderson BE. H. Edge M. R. Bentley Tyler Haswell George Martin Dona Carnes P. G. Gunter Minnie McCarty Mary Perkins Josephine Copeland

Mexican gamblers rounded up in Bryan Junction raid

About 20 Mexicans were arrested for gaming Saturday night in the bottoms near Bryan Junction, according to Sheriff L. E. Morehead. They pleaded guilty and paid fines of 28.65 dollars each, then were released.

Bryan Junction L. E. Morehead

Crash on Bryan College road injures no one

Cars driven by R L Spiller of Bryan and L Thornton of College collided on the Bryan College road near the Spiller home at about 9 30 Saturday. The Spiller Ford touring sustained considerable damage while the Thornton coupe had slight damage. No injuries were reported. The Spiller party included his wife and four children.

R. L. Spiller Bryan L. Thornton College Bryan College Road Spiller Thornton Mr. Spiller

Pianist Mrs. Mattie D. Willis Plans Winter Teaching Aid

In New York at Carnegie Hall Mrs. Mattie D. Willis, famed pianist who taught in Waco and Bryan this summer, returns to devise a winter program centered on courses in musical appreciation and instruction for enthusiasts.

Bryan Bryan Daily Eagle New York Mattie D. Willis Waco Carnegie Hall

Allen Football Team Wins and Ties in Early Season Schedule

Allen football shows strong early form after nine days of practice with a 14 to 6 victory over Westminister College at Tehuacana and a 6 to 6 tie with Calvert High. Key players include Barron Adamson Burgess and Grelen as coaches Hudson and Baskin prepare for Rockdale High School next.

Hudson Baskin Bryan Warriors Calvert High Calvert Dunn Estes Adamson Barron Cloud Laguarta Burgess Allen Tehuacana Westminister College Grelen Hill Rogers Rockdale High School Allen Field Rockdale

Three Men Sentenced in District Court to Penitentiary

In the 85th district court this morning Eddie Berry of Millican received a two year penitentiary term for burglary of Winnie Ross’s house. Joe Castoria drew five years on three counts, with two years suspended to three to serve. Thurman Crenshaw got two years for forging a $10 check but the sentence was suspended on good behavior. Ed Parigo paid a $100 fine for carrying a pistol. Oscar Bowen was fined $1 for driving intoxicated. R. E. Lee faces trial this afternoon on transporting intoxicating liquor. Judge W. C. Davis presided. County Attorney Oak McKenzie prosecuted.

85Th District Eddie Berry Millican Winnie Ross Joe Castoria Thurman Crenshaw Carl Wipprecht Ed Parigo Oscar Bowen R. E. Lee W. C. Davis Oak McKenzie

Leg is crushed after fall from cotton wagon

W H George of the Edge community suffered a serious injury yesterday afternoon when his foot slipped by a loaded cotton wagon on his farm. He was dragged under the wheel, crushing the leg bone, received treatment at Bryan and returned home.

W. H. George Edge Mr. George Bryan

Bryan High Scrimmage with Cameron High School

Bryan High met Cameron High in a practice game, losing 7 to 0 after injuries to two backfield players. The report notes a hard-fought effort, with detailed plays by quarter and a full lineup, as Bryan eyes a rematch on November 2.

Bryan High Cameron High School Bryan

College Mule Foals Colt on Wednesday at College Farm

The Animal Husbandry Department reports a mare mule on Wednesday morning foaled a colt on campus. The foal’s sire is Pat Murphy, an aged show stallion. the first foal’s sire was a jack. The mule belongs to L. T. Branham of Mount Alba, Texas, brought to campus in 1921 after Branham and neighbors claimed the mare mule had already foaled earlier. Professors and doctors corroborate the event. The College aims to purchase the mule for breeding experiments.

Animal Husbandry Department of College W. L. Stangel E. J. Kyle Mark Francis R. P. Marsteller L. T. Branham Mount Alba Texas Branham Pat Murphy Jack

Friendship Bible Class closes church fiscal year event

The September social of the Friendship Bible Class at First Baptist marked the year end Oct 1. Officers were recognized, hostesses welcomed guests, toastmistress Pansie Conlee led tributes to the class and teacher Mrs Buchanan. Attendees included many members and friends at the home of Mrs Albert Buchanan, later gathering at Elite Confectionery.

Friendship Bible First Baptist Sunday School Albert Buchanan McDuff Simpson Pansie Conlee Minnie Cahill Bella Locke Ethel Evans Laura Belle Roten Mrs. Buchanan Lillian Ferguson Eva Stuart Maude Bookout Corrie Suber Artie Lou Smith Auren Rhodes Verna Taylor Lillian Moore Lida Belle Pipkin Adelle Hall Louis McCullough N. A. Bust H. C. Fender Mary Birdsong Velma Graham Lee Mayfield

Job Printing on Time and Right

Eagle Printing Company advertises reliable on time job printing services with a 86 phone number for inquiries and orders.

Eagle Printing Company

Mlace Wanted in the Daily Eagle Trade Column

The Daily Eagle lists Mlace as wanted for trade or sale inquiries. Readers are asked to contact the paper for leads and to arrange exchanges or sales locally.

Mlace Daily Eagle

Bryan Parent Teachers Open Season With First Meeting

The Bryan Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting of the school year in Carnegie Library auditorium. New teachers were welcomed, books for public speaking discussed, and a motion to purchase needed reference volumes carried unanimously. The program featured Prof. Harrington and Miss Crute with songs, and plans for rummage sales and membership campaigns were announced.

Bryan Parent-Teachers Association Carnegie Library S. C. Williams Parent-Teachers Association The Congress of Mothers Bryan Department of Public Speaking McCarty Copeland Bentley Parent- Teachers’ Association Baine Sloop Lida Belle Pipkin Pryan Parent-Teachers’ Association S&. C. Williams W. L. Harrington Miriam Crute Gay Butterfly Hawley Bond Gabe Cazelle Bryan Parent-Teachers’ Association Williams E. H. P. Baine West Side Association S. E. Cavitt East Side Association

Carload of White Leghorn Breeders Sold From Bryan

A carload of White Leghorn chickens valued at 12000 was shipped from Bryan to the Great Eight Feed Company in Carlile Illinois. The shipment involved M C Bryant and D D White Company with several Brazos County Poultry Association members supplying stock. The average sale price was two dollars per bird, with production cost about 58 cents each.

Bryan Great Eight Feed Company Carlyle Ilinois M. C. Bryant Brazos County Poultry Association C. M. Evans F. W. Kazmeier D. D. White J. L. Broach Glen View Farm W. M. Jones A. D. Jackson D. D. White Company Great Eight Company Thomas J. Conway W. C. Bryant A. and M. College H. J. Schlafley Mary Ross Parker Illinois Brazos County Co. L. Benson Chamber of

Superintendent McDonald Buys Bond Farm Home Near Bryan

County Superintendent D J McDonald and Mrs McDonald have moved to the old Bond farm four and a quarter miles from Bryan on Kurten road. Mrs McDonald will teach at the Wixon school this year and the new home will be very accessible for her.

D. J. Mc Donald Bond Farm Bryan Kurten Road Mc Donald Wixon

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Anna Clover Winfield, Kans Carlu Cardus Lily Wellborn J. N. Goodwin Federal Land Bank OF Houston Bryan Association Bryan, Texas Jess Mr. Cook Cotton Commission Merchant First State Bank and Trust Co Gia Roy Sai ‘Core Usco Corl Tolay U.S Towest Hassel Motor Co A. and M. College College Station Payne and Ruehick Buchanan Kurten Dowling Lions Club NEW Baptist Church SUN Eagle Cameron W. Wilcox Kaplan J. Cobb Snapp Wilcox D. Bunting Vance Huggins Keneeny Koneeny Oliver J. Bunting Bunting L.T. Reichert Seale L.G. Thompson Grant C. Cheemes Williams R.G. Graham Bunting R.T. Boykin Cole R.E. Posey Bunting Q.B. Baggett R.H. Childress Cobb L.H. Hardin Wilcox F.B Young Sterling Casey Keelings Crenshaw Young Wallace Locke Meeting Friendship Bible McDonald
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