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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates for the Bryan Weekly Eagle in Brazos County with terms for three months six months and one year and notes second class postal status and Associated Press affiliation.
Dr Held argues English now rivals French as the universal language. He notes its dominance in commerce diplomacy science and radio and predicts its rise continues with little competition except possible German revival.
A local lawyer on a chautauqua committee suspended ego and actively promoted the event. He spoke to civic groups, met speakers, and built networks. Attendance soared, and his legal practice grew beyond the higher salary offered by the circuit organizers, proving it is more blessed to give than to receive.
The Rockdale Reporter cites the Denton Record Chronicle and Bryna Daily Eagle to stress that editors seek confirmation from at least two reliable sources before printing. It highlights the difficulty of finding trustworthy informants and the practice of withholding nonconsequential material until verification.
The piece argues speeds above thirty miles on the paved Bryan College road invite death. It warns fast drivers risk their lives and those of others, especially on narrower stretches. It stresses driver responsibility and caution on public roads.
The plan proposes parking all cars in the street center at a 45 degree angle to save space. It claims half the current linear space would be used and parking would be easier for drivers. Pedestrian crossing would be safer as traffic would be visible from one direction, with ample space left open at intersections.
The speaker argues retaliation worsens differences and harms both parties. Choosing kindness or courtesy over revenge leads to happier outcomes and reduces lifelong hatred for everyone involved.
Observation notes that driver indifference in the Rockies correlates with the number of auto accidents. It argues that the real surprise is not how many crashes occur but how few compared to the potential.
A reflective line describes creation as the gospel written by God through trees flowers clouds and stars, suggesting divine truth expressed in the natural world.
A reflective line lauds the real useful people as those who are unselfish and self sacrificing, portraying their virtue as society’s backbone.
Circles of the Woman's Auxiliary at First Baptist church met despite bad weather. Forty attended as Mrs. T. R. Batte outlined plans to boost soul winning. Circle reports note devotionals, Bible lessons, and new members Mrs. T. H. Halbrook and Mrs. Robinson joining Circle 4.
Dr. W H Lawrence spent the week in Dallas participating in the State Pair event, enjoying competition and local scenes amid the Kansas City visit.
The Brazos County Baptist Association, formed after a split from the Central Texas body, met at First Baptist Bryan for its first annual session. It comprises 14 churches and 3 mission stations with about 1700 members, most churches using budgets and many with active Sunday schools and youth groups. Total offerings last year reached about 25000 dollars across home, state, foreign missions and education. A. Rev. J. J. Pipkin led organized development. officers elected include W. H Buchanan moderator and Jno A Held secretary. The missions survey for next year totals 1266 dollars across listed churches.
County Agent C. L. Beason hosted Federal trainees at Hotel Bryan Tuesday noon to mark the visit of Charles J. Hutchinson of Houston, field representative of the United States Veterans Bureau, and to review past work and plan for the future.
Mrs. Ben Powers reports a Meiver family reunion in Normangee with Mr. and Mrs Walter Meiver hosting. Attendees include Dr. and Mrs Joe Meiver of Philadelphia and Dr. and Mrs Julice Meiver of Dallas, plus three more children. Formerly from Eryen, the family has many local friends.
Bryan friends learn of the marriage of John Ruchti son of Mrs Emma Ruchti to Miss Aliie Mae Kessler of Houston on Saturday October 6 at 7 30 in the home of the bride’s sister Mr and Mrs E E Higgins. Ruchti works with the American Pastry Co in Houston and the couple will live at 701 Jefferson Street Houston Texas.
Invitations announce the marriage of Frances Carroll Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin E Wallace to John W Poindexter Jr on Monday evening October 22 at 8 30 in the Presbyterian church with Rev W N Shell officiating A reception will follow at 3331 Bryan Avenue from 9 to 10 30 p m
While reading the Bryan Eagle Rev H C Willis was notified of Carl 8 Marshall a lost relative of Allie B Marshall of Lake Charles La The relative was found to be living in San Antonio and had not married Miss Della Lindsey as previously stated but Miss Della Duncan instead.
At 7 30 Friday night fire units rushed to a car owned by Charles Merino near the Negro school. Wiring was burned from the car and the instrument board damaged, but flames were stopped before spreading. Cause remained unknown.
Fire believed caused by short circuit destroyed the Star touring car driven by R. B. Jones on the Sandy Point road about two miles from the post office at 8 a.m. Sunday. Jones was alone and leaped from the vehicle, injuring himself slightly in the fall. The car was insured for about two thirds of its value.
A morning blaze at Bryan Mattress Factory around 7 30 destroyed about 25 worth of cotton and damaged a machine. The cause remains unknown and the fire was extinguished before further damage occurred.
Mrs. R. Franze announces additional Kurten fair poultry and turkey winners from Thursday notes. First place honors go to Jones trio White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Wyandottes, Minorcas, buff horns, and various bantams. runners up include Mr. R. Franze and Mrs. H Kurten among others.
Rev. H. C. Willis received a letter from Allie B. Marshall of Lake Charles Louisiana asking about her brother Carl S. Marshall who married a Bryan girl named Della Linsey. His sister and father want to contact him.
Members of the First Baptist church held a called conference on October 10. The deacons recommended building and a committee to study plans and financing was to be appointed. The church will proceed with care, prayer, and a commitment to a new house of worship in the near future.
A Bryan Chamber of Commerce delegation and Senator R. S. Bowers of Caldwell urged the Texas State Highway Department to reinstate Highway No. 45 along the original Caldwell Bryan route. The plan was redesigned to bypass Caldwell and Bryan, prompting officials from both towns to seek reconsideration. The Bryan group included Dr. W Bizzell A M College president Mrs Lee J Rountree D L Wilson and S E Eberstadt.
The Country Club Domino Club met in regular session at the club house Friday night for a game. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Poin Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Higgs, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Covey, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cole, Mrs. Dora Wilson, FE. J. Fountain, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix Conway, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ss. Webb, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. S. Park. Hostesses were Mrs. J. E. Covey and Mrs. Marshall Bullock.
Passenger trains 18 and 20 on the H T C were late arriving between 8 30 and 9 00 a m instead of midnight and early morning due to a freight wreck at Hearne. EFagle advertisements urged readers to read all EFagle ads.
In Dallas on Oct 13 the Texas A&M Aggies routed Sewanee 14 to 0. Dana Bible’s offense used a steady, powerful attack as Bull Johnson and Faye Wilson starred on defense and offense. Norman Dansby debuted at right tackle and joined Jack Evans and Puny Wilson in a strong display for the Aggies before 11 000 fans despite rain early.
Professor and Mrs. Samuel E. Gideon of Texas have spent the summer in France at the American School of Fine Arts. Mrs. Gideon, formerly Miss Sadie Cavitt, earned high praise from Cecilia Beau Ernest Peixotto and directors M. Gorguet and M. Despujois and may stay another year as a special student. They plan to return to America in November and visit Dr. and Mrs. Cavitt before moving to California.
President Ww Howell announces the Bryan Country Club committees for the year with names for Clubhouse Grounds Pool and Power Golf Lake and Fish Tennis and Social. The Social committee will serve until January 15 1924 and a brief note encourages want ads.
Dr J N Goodwin operates in internal medicine with focus on diseases of children. Office and residence contact details listed as phone numbers 493 and 296. Based in the Smith Building.
The advance of modern science brings Calotabs a de nauseated calomel tablet. One Calotab at night with water, no taste or nausea, next day a clean liver and strong appetite. Sold in sealed packages 35 cents large, 10 cents small. Drugstores offer refunds.
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