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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
6
Berlin reports General Von Wandle deputy minister of war has been dismissed. Paris reports Second Lieutenant Guynedier brought down three German aeroplanes in two and a half minutes as he fell ten thousand feet but escaped unharmed.
Reverend C T Talley spoke to Allen Academy students in chapel about the qualities of a good soldier. He cited Lloyd George on body mind and dependence on God, delivering a concise fifteen minute sermon and promising further talks. The article honors past chapel speakers and invites local pastors to visit.
The French claim further gains between Fregicourt and Morval on the Somme. Serbian forces repelled four Bulgarian assaults on the Macedonian front. British troops seized a fortified farm southwest of Lesars in London reports.
Jack Childs colored, condemned in district court after pleading guilty to murder of his wife Mary Childs. Jurors, voting with instruction from the judge, sentenced him to 99 years in the state penitentiary at hard labor. He killed her during a confrontation at the father in law's Harvey county home after she fled with their baby.
James Otis Chance Jr left Saturday September 30 to resume studies under Dr Davidson in Tamworth New Hampshire. Mrs J O Chance accompanies him. He enjoyed a month long visit with his family back home.
Information arrives of the marriage of Miss Annie Zanetti to Francis J Wilson of Galveston. Miss Zanetti formerly lived here and has many friends. The couple will reside at 2910 Broadway Galveston.
Mrs. Carrie Peterson a 26 year old widow died from burns after her clothing caught fire. Philip Bangert a boarder was arrested. Police found Bangert attempting to extinguish flames as Mrs Peterson said she poured kerosene on her clothes and lit a match but the daughter claimed Bangert threw a lighted lamp at her mother.
In Austin on September 28 it was reported that a monument will be erected in memory of John S. Patterson former commissioner of insurance and banking who died in the line of duty. Fundraising led by Dabney White of Tyler with support from Texas bankers and insurers aims to place the monument on a suitable site in the State Capitol grounds. Robert J. Eckhard of Tyler assists in the effort.
Seven years of operation for First State Bank and Trust Company of Bryan is celebrated with deposits surpassing half a million dollars from Brazos and nearby counties. Capital has grown from 50000 to 100000 dollars with 25000 in surplus and profits. Ed Hall continues as president, W H Cole as cashier, R H Seale as vice president, aided by J Nelson Dulaney and new hire Pat Newton. Directors include John W Coulter J B Sanders H P Dansby Samuel Levy E J Jenkins Walter d Coulter R H Seale W H Cole and Ed Hall.
General Funston reported to the War Department that a group of about thirty armed Mexicans crossed into Texas near Ysleta yesterday but retreated across the Rio Grande without firing when detected. The raiders, under Colonel Revel of Carranza’s command, assured officials the incident would not recur. A Mauser carbine with a K Troop Cavalry sling was abandoned.
Charley Cooper a Ford delivery driver for Hensarling Mercantile Company was badly stove up after his truck slipped in a sand bed yesterday afternoon near the College. He swerved to avoid a buggy with a woman and two children and the vehicle overturned. Cooper says he would rather hurt himself than endanger others and hopes for a Carnegie Hero Medal.
Dunlap Gin announces a modern upgrade featuring an 85 horsepower oil engine and compressed air packing for cotton. Managers C. L. Eden and C. L. Jones promise steadier turnout, improved machinery, and no overworking of gins to avoid crowding.
Allen Academy hires W E Pritchett of Huntsville Texas as history teacher replacing Charles Firth who left for A and M College. The selection follows many applications and comes with strong recommendations from UT and University of Chicago. He will teach English and history alongside seven faculty members giving one teacher for about fifteen to eighteen students.
A. B. Mobawell, keeper of the Sabine lighthouse in Galveston Texas, was rescued from a small boat at sea after 14 days without food or water. He had set out for Sabine when his engine failed and was saved by the coast guard cutter Comanche.
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