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Bryan Weekly Eagle in Bryan, Texas

19 Oct 1916

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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

5

Bryan welcomes visiting residents and attendees

A flurry of visitors and locals pass through Bryan today. Names include R. H. Haltom, H. O. Ferguson, Miss Lillian Bigger, Miss Reba Rugeley, J. R. Hayes, Henry Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Robinson, Miss Bettie McCarty, Mrs. A. B. Carr Jr., Forrest Jones, Rev. J. M. Bullock, Mrs. D. S. Myers, and many others from Waxahachie, Corsicana, Houston, Madisonville, Benchely, and Dallas. They attend illnesses, weddings, or business, visit relatives, or shop in town.

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Joe Sample Cottonwood Henry Koontz F. W. Locke Zack Tom Close Edge Frank Kosh Adam Kosh Bremend Alex McLeod Milican Eagle Hazel Hewitt Bryan Kurten Una Pearl Drummond Navasota Examiner R. J. Newland Ursuline Avenue L. M. Levinson Bryan & College Interurban Points Louisiana Fannie Walker Houston Galveston C. C. Wheeler Thornton J. H. Kincannon Harvey G. F. Lee Wellborn D. D. McAlpine Navasota J. D. Goen Ralph Boyett Gilmer T. P. Boyett Rev. Harrison Bedias Lillian Bigger Waxahachie Reba Rugeley Matagorda Marguerite Zuber J. R. Hayes Walker County Henry Sheppard L. C. Robinson San Antonio Robinson F. Wetter P. A. Ellis J. F. Sullivan R. L. Keys Ochiltree John Conlee Bettie McCarty Corsicana A. B. Carr, Jr M. D. Seay Agnes Waltz Madisonville Forrest Jones Dallas J. M. Bullock Baden Tafay C. N John Coorg D. S. Myers M! Kathrine Pontiac J. F. Robinson Laura Koppe Gertrude Turner Addie Walthal A. K. Brown Corpus Christ Eastern Star A. DeSimone la Porte Clarence Ousley Boulder Colo Fort Worth J. W. Crenshaw J. J. Riley H. Lindsey Reliance N. B. Sikes Leafy Sikes Benchley W. H. Peyton L. Sykes J. W. Sanders S. H Joe Seale J. S. Doane Brenham P. M. Raysor E. F. Parks Charles Tally C. T. Tally Amarillo R. W. Howell N. G. Bringhurst Roy Grissom City New Mexico Roger Q. Astin McKinney W. L. Powers Austin J. D. Mann Bryan Power Company Dick Creekmore Hugo Okla T. B. Hubbard 24Th Street George Powers Misa Lila Roosevelt Texas J. Allen Myers Tthana N.Y Allen Myers Cornell University Gonera Myera New York T. M. Ewing Caldwell W. B. Hudson Hounston H. F. Payne Kennedy Frank McGee H. C. Robinson George Stephan A. W. Buchanan Hill County North The A. and M. College
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Local visitors and errands noted in brief

Dr M. Weaver traveled to Mumford this afternoon on the Illinois and Gulf Navigation line. Mr and Mrs George Chance are spending the day in Houston.

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M. &. Weaver Mumford G. N George Chance Houston
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Oil venture forms near Navasota River Buzzard Roost

A new joint stock company forms to develop oil indications east of Bryan in the Buzzard Roost area. The group holds about 1781 acres under lease and plans a 2000 foot well with J D Adams contracted to drill and D B Lloyd supplying wood and hauling gear. A site crew from Bryan includes R C Davant J D Conlee Lamar Bethea and others as they prepare to locate the rig site.

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Navasota Bryan D. B. Lloyd Reliance Lloyd R. C. Davant J. D. Conlee Lamar Bethea O. E. Saunders John C. Vick O. L. Tabor M. M. Williamson John Sebesta Dave Munday Bob Milam Eagle
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Ford Premium Sparks Local Car Market Interest

Ford cars are popular in the community. One buyer tired of waiting offered a $25 premium to another man who had just purchased one, turning it over for spot cash and earning a $25 profit beyond the original price.

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Fortune Road Turns on A Window Blind Gearing

A novel gearing system lets blinds open and close without a window crank. The device automates the action at each station along a journey where fortunes are pursued.

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Belief In Others’ Troubles Sparks Tense Confrontation

A terse remark questions whether readers care about others’ woes, hinting at social tension and perceived self-centeredness. The line suggests a clash between public interest and personal concerns.

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Bryan to Host Noted Gun Artist Captain Hardy Visit

Announcement by H C Fulgham of the Lawrence Grocery Company says Bryan will host Captain A H Hardy the leading gun artist in the United States. A free shooting exhibition at Dellwood Park is planned for the 23rd with further details to come.

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H. C. Fulgham Lawrence Grocery Company Old Dellwood Park Hardy Lincoln Neb
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Rev Welch Returns from National Christian Church Convention

Rev. J. C. Welch of the First Christian church returned from Des Moines Iowa after ten days at the national Christian church convention. He reports a great meeting large attendance and says he benefited greatly from attending.

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J. C. Welch First Christian Church Des Moines Iowa Convention of the Christian Church Rev. Welch
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Power Plant Restored as Bryan Sees No Immediate Breakdowns

Manager J. T. Lawler of Bryan Power Company announced the city’s power plant is in good shape after repairing the crankshaft failure that sidelined the engine for months. A duplicate unit will be ready soon, enabling a shift operation, with a diesel specialist en route to ensure both engines run smoothly.

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Adams Austin State Board of Health J. T. Lawler Bryan Power Company Lawler E. Li. Lehman Texas Power and Light Company Bryan Texas
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Reason to Frown at the Grocer and Mrs Jones

A grocer frets over a customer named Mrs Jones who bought moldy cheese stale biscuits spoiled eggs and a corned beef can. He reveals he accepted dinner invitation to her house tonight and wears a frown.

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Eddie
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Brazos County Records Birthday of Double Blessings

Marriage licenses issued in Brazos County on a Christmas Eve record day. County Clerk Higgs set a new single day total, issuing 20 licenses, with 40 people entering married life. The list includes Robert Cole to Nellie Webster and Adam Kosh to Victoria Dzidzcic among others including several colored couples.

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Brazos County Higgs Main Street Robert Cole Nellie Webster Adam Kosh Victoria Dzid
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R. H. Haltom Benchiey George P. Edge Harris School House H. O. Ferguson F. L. Byars Mary and Gussie Clifford Means W. E. Cloud T. A. Hensarling Mrs A. Hensarling I. M. Cook Steep Hollow J. M. Moore Clarence Elliott Brazos Bottom A. A. Dean Tabor Fred Gunter Rudolph Nell Addie Richards Rosse Giddings Nannie Williams Blanton Mechanics Avenue Merle Rowland Aline Rohde J. W. English Washington, D. C Dick Fain Bob Brandes Groveton, Tenn W. B. Lanham M. College Caineville Pete” Winter Barnum & Bailey Circus John T. Pate Ruth Vesta Coleview J. H. Mathis R. H. Carroll J. B. Cobb Grace Cobb Mr. Hayes Reagan Henry Benbow Mr. Davant Company J. D. Adams Gonzales FORD Ohotgun A. H. Hardy Welch T. P. and L. Company Zic Wm. C. Peteete Lillie Mae Todd Wm. Jones Pearl Mathis Robert T. Richie Magdalena Olsen Buck Tuttle Pearl Dudley Vincent Luza Celia Mateus Frank Mateus Mary Luza Elija Williams Lillie Washing Willie Sanders Bessie Williams Wm. Webb Hanna Davis Jasper Mitchell Olie Thompson Grant Bland Ida Crawford Henry Laws Lena Stephens Dave Bradley Becky Green Isiah Burrell Henrietta Kim Brough Robert Sharp Rosa Lee Lewis Thompson Christiana Parker London Graham Flour Gretchen H. T. Lawler Milling Bryan, Texas
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