Double Wedding at Steep Hollow Celebrated in Baptist Church
A large crowd witnessed a double wedding at Steep Hollow Baptist Church on Sunday evening October 15 at 8 20. Rev Jesse Thompson officiated uniting Will Jones to Pearl Mathis and Robert Richie to Magdalena Olsen. The ceremony featured Florine Batte singing At Dawning and Clara Mawhinney playing Lohengrin as the brides entered with their fathers.
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Steep Hollow Baptist Church
Jesse Thompson
Will Jones
Pearl Mathis
Robert Richie
Magdalena Olsen
Clara Mawhinney
Bryan
Mrs. Jones
Dallas
Richie
Steep Hollow
Miss Mathis
J. W. Mathis
Bryan Baptist Academy
J. M. Olsen
Aso
Gilmore seeks rehearing in railroad race case
An attorney for C B E Gilmore filed a motion for a rehearing in the injunction case against the Democratic executive committee in the Second Court of Civil Appeals Fort Worth Texas. A waiver was filed by the committee and the motion was set for hearing the next Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
C. BE. Gilmore
Second
Court of Civil Appeals
Democratic Executive Committee
Gilmore
Executive Committee
O. S. Lattimore
Faint heart ne'er won fair lady when it preferred a brunette
A lighthearted note on romantic rivals and preferences as a playful saying contrasts courage with choosing a brunette over a blonder option. The line hints at social quirks in courting amid humorous tone.
Notice of Receiver's Sale in Brazos County Texas
A notice from J. G. Farquhar, Receiver, cites an Eleventh District Court order in Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Co. v Thos H Royder. On November 7, 1916, several tracts totaling 800 acres, 108.5 acres, 260.47 acres near Wellborn, 49.7 acres near Wellborn, plus eighteen Lots in Wellborn will be sold at public auction in front of Bryan courthouse for cash. Each bid must include a one fifth certified check. sale subject to court approval.
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Eleventh District Court
Harris County
Texas
Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Company
Thos. H. Royder
A. D
Brazos Bottom
Wellborn
Brazos County
Bryan
J. G. Farquahar
Athletic Glad Team 16 Ready for Games
The Young Men's Athletic Club of Bryan announces a organized football squad ready for matches. Members listed include Houston Nunn Parks Calhoun Harris Ford Parks Roberts Caldwell Weeden Cole Buchanan Holmes Gammen Mosley McAlpine Strickland Simpson Knowles Sid Simpson McCullough Seale Estill Mattox T. C. Nunn Jr McGee. The club plans to challenge any city team in their class or outside teams seeking games.
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Young Men’s Athletic Club of
Bryan
Houston
Nunn
Parks
Calhoun
Harris
Ford
Roberts
Caldwell
Weeden
Cole
Buchanan
Holmes
Gammen
Mosley
McAlpine
Strickland
Simpson
Knowles
Sid Simpson
McCullough
Seale
Estill
Mattox
T. C. Nunn
McGee
Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Clerk Office
Several property deeds listed with total consideration of 13880 dollars. Transfers include Lucy J Thomas to John M Lawrence for part Colbert Baker One League and 553 acres S W Robertson. J M Lawrence to John L Cobb for part Colbert Baker One League. G Parsons to Sanford and Annie Johnson Lot 6 Block 2 City of Bryan. W H Buchanan to C C Cobb Bowman Survey. John M Lane to W H Buchanan Roman Survey. Geo W Whitehurst et ux to J Hall et ux John Austin League. James W James to Ben and Eleanor Harrington Lot 4 Block 1 James Addition to Bryan. Co C Camp to Peter and John Palassota 54 acres H and B Whiteside survey.
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Deeas
W. S. Higgs
Lucy J. Thomas
John M. Lawrence
Colbert Baker
J. H. Atkins
B&. H. McCullock
S. W. Robertson
J. M. Lawrence
John L. Cobb
Co. G. Parsons
Sanford
Annie Johnson
City of
Bryan
W. H. Buchanan
C. C. Cobb
John M. Lane
Geo. W. Whitehurst
J. ©. Hall
John Austin League
James W. James
Ben
Eleanor Harrington
James
Co. C. Camp
Peter and
John Palassota
H. and
B. Whiteside
County Court Reports Guilty Pleas In Early Session
County Judge J. T. Maloney presided as two defendants entered guilty pleas. Meady Lewis, colored, aggravated assault, fined five dollars and costs. Walter Gainer, colored, theft, fined one dollar and jailed one hour. Judge Maloney was disqualified in this case and J. G. Minkert appointed special judge.
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J. T. Maloney
Meady Lewis
Walter Gainer
Maloney
J. G. Minkert
Man in Love Prefers Quiet to Crowds
In a reflective line the piece notes that a man in love dislikes crowds and seeks solitude over the bustle of a gathering. The sentiment echoes themes of romance and personal space in social settings.
Wilson says Polish relief effort fails to gain belligerent support
President Wilson announced that his attempt to unite Great Britain France Russia Germany and Austria Hungary to permit relief supplies to Poland has failed. He disclosed responses to a July letter seeking coordinated aid from the major powers.
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Associated Press
Long Branch
Wilson
Poland
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Burleson County Teachers Establish Library Initiative
At the Burleson County Teachers Association meeting a resolution created a Burleson County Teachers Library to be kept in the county superintendent's office until a county public library is formed. Prof. A W Kinnard donated 130 teaching books. teachers will contribute one dollar annually per member to maintain and expand the collection. The library will open November 1 with circulation rules to be announced by the board of directors. Caldwell praises the two sections seen as steps toward a Burleson County Public Library.
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Burleson County Teachers’ Association
Burleson County Teachers
Burleson County
A. W. Kinnard
Kinnard
Caldwell
Burleson County Public Library
Burleson County Ledger
J Webb Howell on Cotton Crop Prospects in Brazos County
In a talk with J Webb Howell, chairman of Brazos Commercial Club’s agricultural committee, he urges fewer, better acres. He warns against sowing too many poor acres and advocates early destruction of cotton plants to combat weevils, seed selection, and timely planting for higher yields. He stresses the South’s opportunity to improve per hand yields.
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J. Webb Howell
the Commercial Club
Brazos ‘County
Brazos County
Hotel Bryan Arrials Names and Cities
A list of arrivals at Hotel Bryan includes B. Mathis New Orleans J W Humphreys Baltimore M 8S Huey Houston Gus Lewitz Kentucky S E Collier Houston B O McLean Cameron Jno R Rains Waco A M Washman St Louis F J Marley St Louis B F Small Boston B B Watson Waco Dr B Bergman Livingston W W Jones and Wife Hillsboro Alec Wallace Hillsboro M M Schwartz St Louis W J Gordon Boston I N Redstone Des Moines 8S J Collier Houston John Stokes Houston R C Davant Beaumont.
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B. Mathis
New Orleans
J. W. Humphreys
Baltimore
Huey
Houston
Gus Lewitz
Kentucky
S. E. Collier
B. O. McLean
Cameron
Jno
R. Rains
Waco
A. M. Washman
St. Louis
F. J. Marley
B. F. Small
Boston
B. B. Watson
Dr. B. Bergman
Livingston
W. W. Jones
Hillsboro
Alec Wallace
M. M. Schwartz
W. J. Gordon
I. N. Redstone
DeMoines
J. Collier
John Stokes
R. C. Davant
Beaumont
McCormick Proposes Concrete World Peace Plan
Harold F McCormick of Chicago outlines a peace plan asking warring European nations to list their objects and terms in concrete form. Neutrals would act as custodians and transfer agents, not mediators, under the proposed scheme received in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Europe
Harold F. McCormick
Mrs Hickman Addresses Local Women on Interdenominational Work
Mrs W L Hickman vice president of the Woman's Synodical of Texas spoke to United Christian Workers in Texarkana. She praised interdenominational unity, outlined the federation's four year history, and urged gospel first charity with a focus on missionary work and lay leadership development.
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Synodical
United Christian Workers
Methodist Church
W. L. Hickman
Woman's Synodical of Texas
United Christian
Denton
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advert Please Cut This Out
An old time advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail five cents to Foley Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs cold and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The notice mentions M H James selling the products.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
M. H. James
Star Boarder Marries Landlady Turns Fixed Star
A quirky social note explains that when a star boarder marries his landlady he becomes a fixed star in local life. The remark blends humor with a glimpse of neighborhood relationships.
Nut Trees Could Boost Farm Profits Across Indiana
Nut growers urge planting more nut trees on Western farms as hybridizers improve crops. English walnut and pecan now thrive further north, chestnut bears sooner, and native varieties gain yield and disease resistance. Hickory, walnut, English walnut, chestnut, filberts offer strong returns with easy harvest and storage, per the Indianapolis News.
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Department of Agriculture
Indiana
America
Indianapolis News
Breaks Against A and M Farmers Face LSU Loss
The 1,200 strong student body gathered at the depot Sunday morning to welcome home the Farmer football squad after a hard loss to Louisiana State University. Captain Rollins laments the breaks but praises the fight as LSU proved a powerful opponent. Coach Harlan commits to hard work with no game this week and a Monday match with M.S.A. on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depotnt College
Farmer
Louisiana State University
Rollins
Ali
Louisiana
Harlan
McClain suffers broken arm in bicycle and motorcycle collision
San Prairie resident Ham McClain sustained a badly broken left arm and elbow dislocation after stopping his motorcycle to avoid danger on a hill. A bicyclist riding behind him could not avoid the crash as the wheel struck his arm at the moment of impact. The accident was reported by Normangee Star.
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Ham McClain
San Prairie
McClain
President Pope on Protection for Cotton Farming
Fort Worth Texas October 12 President Pope urges universal protection for agricultural products advocating a 12 cent minimum loan on cotton to guarantee a price floor. He notes cotton dominates world trade, supports protecting domestic growers, and argues tariffs cannot aid all crops.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Congress
H. N. Pope
Association of State Farmers’ Presidents
Federal Reserve Board
South
Kosh and Dzidzic Wed in Bremond Morning Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Adam Kosh and Miss Victoria Dzidzic at 10 o clock this morning in Bremond. Kosh is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kosh of this city with many local friends, while Dzidzic was born and raised near Bremond and has a broad circle of friends there. The Eagle extends congratulations.
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Adam Kosh
Victoria Dzidzic
Bremond
Kosh
Frank Kosh
Dzidzic
Nell Webster and Robert Cole wed in Bryan
Miss Nell Webster and Mr. Robert Cole surprised friends with a Saturday afternoon announcement of their marriage. The ceremony occurred at 7:30 p.m. at the bride’s brother L. D. Webster’s home on Houston avenue and 23rd street, conducted by Rev. C. T. Tally. Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Webster, had lived with her brother J. R. Webster. Cole is with Eagle Printing Company, recently from West, Texas.
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Nell Webster
Robert Cole
J. R. Webster
Bryan
Mr. Cole
Eagle Printing Company
West
Texas
The
Eagle
Hypnosis claim cited by Senator in campaign tale
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum saying with the right words and gestures you can hypnotize everyone in a campaign. He warns the danger is you never know when they will wake up.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
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Mr. and
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CE Gilmore Ok
C. H. Hurdileston
Criminal County Court
Burleson County Teachers’ Library
HOTEL
Bryan Arrials
H. F. Mgormick
Mrs. Hickman
Aggie
Pope
Cole-Webster
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