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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

3

Bryan Klan Parade Draws Thousands Through Darkness

A Klan parade in Bryan drew about 10 000 to 12 000 spectators as 36 hooded horsemen led by a fiery cross and a U S flag moved along Main Street. About 300 robed Klansmen in autos followed amid banners and a large student turnout from A and M College for the snake dance and festivities.

U.S Tabor Hearne Calvert Franklin Navasota Brazos Ku Klux Klan South Main Street United States M. College Bryan The Eagle Daily Eagle the Eagle Texas Houston Dallas Simmons Atlanta, Ga William J. Simmons Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Congress Col. Simmons KLAN Jack Ralston Jack

Yellow jacket nest causes wagon crash near Prospect

In Prospect Brazos County a wagon crash occurred when a man and his nephew hit a yellow jacket nest while collecting wood. They were stung repeatedly, the mule team panicked, but they freed the animals and reached safety with the mules returning home. The incident serves as a warning to farmers to beware wasps and use proper pest control.

J. H. Lowry Curry Simmons Simmons Lowry

Lifeless District Report Shows No Pupils in Iowa County

La Porte City Iowa October reports reveal school district four Big Creek township has no pupils, no school building, no teacher, no tax, and no school age residents. The entity remains legally intact but functionally dead with no outside force to merge it.

la Porte City H.C. Moeller Black Hawk County Big Creek E. M. Myers Benton County

Irish and British May Hold Conference on Irish Question

Londony Sept. 30. Exchange Telegraph reports Eamonn De Valera, head of the Irish Republic, has accepted Premier Lloyd George’s invitation for a conference to settle the Irish question. The move signals potential sanity in relations between Ireland and Britain.

Londony Exchange Telegraph Eamonn de Valera Ish Republic Lloyd George

Criminal Docket Disposes Several Brazos County Cases

In Brazos County District Court during criminal week Judge Davis disposed of several cases. Mat Harris pleaded guilty to passing forged instruments and received a two year suspended sentence in the penitentiary. Jesse Kelley was found guilty of forgery and given two years in the penitentiary. Garfield Parker pleaded guilty to burglary and received two years in the penitentiary. The Bryan Eagle notes its strong county news coverage relative to College news and advertising limits.

Davis Mat Harris Jesse Kelley Garfield Parker

Personal Mentions Highlight Bryan Area Social Roundup

Saturday notes include Mrs Dona Carnes departing for Hillsboro to visit her sister. Many Bryan residents travel, visit Baylor College at Belton, attend the Tabor Fair, and report health and family news across the Brazos Bottom region.

Dona Carnes Hillsboro W. H. Hoppess C. M. Wilkes Brazos Bottom Brazos River Bryan Union Hill Martha Suber J. H. Suber Belton Baylor College Louise Pipkin J. J. Pipkin Miss Pipkin J.T. Hanway Eloise Berry Austin Tabor Nobie Webb John J. H. Mathis J. A. Hicks Jim Carter C. H. Mathis Lizzie Myrtle Carl Jones George Jones J. T. Jones, Jr Reliance M. S. Mial Whellor S. Park Mexia Wixon Frank E. Fuller Hempstead E. A. Miller A. & M. College East Texas W. F. Odom Kurten Jim Boxley Rosprim Minnie Foster Wellborn James Page Erma H. Barnett East Bryan Milton G. Nall West 26Th Street Tabor Fair Henry Locke N. F. Lockerd Ralph Dunn James Dunn R. W. Persons Selena Sanders C. L. Benson R. H. Harrison C. G. Walker Norman Stuart Wiley Higgs John T. Hanway M. G. Buchanan City Harvey Elbert Moore Steep Hollow J. C. Nagle College W. H. Scott M. B. Brown Ross G. W. Ross Emory Ike Holligan Luther Holligan Stee; Hollow John I. Wilson Alma Robinson Kerrville J. A. Mathis L. L. Bradbury Franklin Hendrix Conway Bryan Hospital Arthur B. Ray Baby S. H. Hickman New York City W.W. C. Raines Ethelyn J. D. Stalling Alexander D. W. Goolsby D. J. McDonald of Eagle Office

Knights of Pythias District Meeting Set with Houston Delegation

Chairman Henry Locke announces a Wednesday barbecue at 5 pm on October 12 with invited ladies. Visitors from Navasota Brenham Cameron Houston Caldwell Normangee Franklin Calvert Hempstead and others expected. Mayor Oscar F Holcombe and Grand Chancellor Steele head a list of state officials as about 1000 Pythians and 100 candidates prepare for initiation.

Henry Locke K. of P. Bible Class Navasota Brenham Cameron Houston Caldwell Normangee Franklin Calvert Hempstead Oscar F. Holcombe Steele N. Lee Brown Henry Ellis Dension C. S. Beckwith Vernon Bailey Will Gibbs Will Hall Dewitt Graham R. Walker Cecil Estill C. G. Walker Carl Wipprecht Pat Newton Guy Boyett O. O. Henderson M. E. Wallace Oak McKenzie Geo. E. Hadley Lee J. Rountree M. M. Erskine Jno A. Moore M. Caldwell W. C. Davis J. T. Maloney O. F E. Saunders Joe B. Reed T. G. Suber J. M. Bullock, Jr

Thieves Read The Eagle Threaten Pecan Crop

Mr H P Dansby questions ad impact after posting notice on his Carter farm near College. He warned trespassers of legal prosecution and heavy fines for theft then a night threshing run occurred. He stopped ads and added guards awaiting possible legal action.

H. P. Dansby Carter Mike Daily Eagle Dansby

Glorious September Day in Brazos County

A descriptive update notes Friday September 30 in Brazos county with cool crisp air and gentle autumn colors. Rain fell last night causing a refreshing relief and the day is praised as glorious with bright flowers and golden foliage.

Brazos County

Successful Year for Baptist Church

The Ladies Auxiliary at First Baptist celebrated a new year with Mrs. D. D. Jolly as president noting the groups achieved high marks in past year. A missionary study class Girl's Auxiliary A Y W A and three new circles were added. Rural districts formed strong auxiliaries and future work under Mrs. R. B. Grant is anticipated to grow further.

First Baptist Church D. D. Jolly D. D. Jollywill R. B. Grant

Splendid R. A. M. meeting at Bryan Masonic Temple

One of the largest convocations of W. T. Austin Chapter R. A. M. gathered at the Masonic Temple in Bryan. Geo. A. Long S. C. Hoyle and H. E. Randolph were given the Council degrees. The fraternal meeting lasted until midnight.

W. T. Austin Bryan Masonic Temple Geo. A. Long S. C. Hoyle H. E. Randolph

Fatty Arbuckle Manslaughter Case Dominates San Francisco News

Federal liquor probe shadows Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter charges as a party at the St Francis hotel involves many actors from the film world. Arbuckle bonds for 5000 dollars and plans to depart with his party to Los Angeles amid public support from cheering women.

Paramount Fatty Lazarus San Francisco Fatty Arbuckle St. Francis Hotel Latty Virginia Rappe Fatty Arbucsie Los Angeles Frank E. Dominguez Arbuckle Minta Durfee Arbuckle Flora Durfee Dominguez Charles H. Brennan Milton T. Cohen Brady Associated Press Cal Sylvain Lazarus Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Matthew Brady Roscoe Arbuckle Atorney Labarus

Will Johnson Instantly Killed at Bryan Oil Mill

Will Johnson colored, employed at the Bryan Oil Mill, was found dead this morning after falling backward in the work room. He had been ill recently and prone to fainting spells. An inquest by Justice of the Peace J. W. Hamilton followed. the body was sent home to his wife and two children.

A. J. Buchanan West 24Th Street Lila Wickes Houston Bryan Reinhardt Hearne W. L. Houston J. P. Gilpin Kurten Nobie Webb James H. Webb College Avenue Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First Christian Church J. W. Barton J. M. Blackford Texas Blackford A. & M. College Philip Hensarling T. W. Beard Edge B. Williams Wellborn Henry L. Lewis Navasota Lewis Millican M. L. Hayes A. Mitchell College J. D. Dampier J. C. Davidson Harvey Anna Mae McCarty Waco W. R. Fairman W. E. Foster A. M. Waldrop S. E. Eberstadt Jack Lawless Henry Kurten Jr Clinton Smith Will Johnson Justice of the Peace J. Ww. Hamilton

College boys should leave hearts alone

The article quotes Robert D. Highfill, Northwestern University Federal Board coordinator, urging college men to avoid romance as a costly distraction. He warns tampering with a heart is risky and unnecessary for education, noting expenses like taxi fares and candy.

Associated Press Chicago Robert D. Highfill Federal Board Northwestern University

Relief Work of Brazos County Red Cross

The Brazos County Red Cross relief effort for flood victims grows in scale. The new headquarters on Bryan Street, donated by Roger Q. Astin, will serve as the distribution point with a full record system. Distribution begins Thursday at 9 am under Chairman Cole and a listed relief committee, with church groups assisting.

Red Cross Brazos River Roger Q. Astin Satterwhite Bryan Street Cole Tyler Haswell Minnie Estill Grover C. White R. W. Persons E. C. Harder J. W. Batts Messrs Curt Oliver John C. Vick J. M. Gordon M. S. Barren Edwin G. Jenkins

If you must be a knocker, get a hammer and build a new house

The Franklin Texan quotes a saying advising action over idle criticism. It suggests choosing constructive effort like buying a horn as a practical alternative.

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