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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1921

Page

3

Bryan Set for Railroad Strike on October 22

Special to The Eagle from Cleveland reports the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen of the International and Great Northern Railway of Texas authorized a strike on October 22. The group plans a stoppage that could disrupt U.S. rail transport, despite doubt over the Labor Board's proposed plan announced last night. The I and G N network runs from Laredo to Longview and from Galveston to Fort Worth via Bryan.

Eagle Cleveland Ohio Brotherhood of Railroad Internatonal & Great Northern Railway of Texas Railroad Transportation Labor Board Laredo Longview Galveston Fort Worth Bryan

Temple Pythians Attend Large Bryan Meeting

Grand Chancellor W. S. Lemly and editor O. P. Gresham led Bryan lodge initiation for 200 applicants. Over 1,000 Knights from Caldwell Brenham Hearne and Navasota attended a rally with speeches by Lee J. Rountree W. C. Davis and others. A grand dinner followed and Lemly expects big membership growth.

Temple Mirror W. S. Lemly Knights of Pythias O. P. Gresham Pythian Banner-Knight Bryan Bryan Lodge Wice W. H. Steele Houston Caldwell Brenham Hearne Navasota Lee J. Rountree Lemly

Grandmother Baker Celebrates 71st Birthday Party

Grandmother W. B. Baker was honored with cards letters and visits on her 71st birthday. Family and old friends from Millican Normangee and local neighbors gathered for a noon dinner and gifts from the Methodist ladies. Her eighty years of service and friendship were recognized in a warm community gathering.

W. B. Baker Grandmother Baker The Eagle Tom Caywood Baker Caysteed Jane Collard Sara Greer Millican Callie Davis Susie Ferguson Normangee Rev. H. C. Willis

Methodist Women Have Good Meeting And Fellowship

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held four circles on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with strong attendance. Circle 1 welcomed two new members and heard readings and talks on notable biblical women, followed by social time and prayers. Circle 2, led by Mrs. Will Poindexter, discussed the mission study and welcomed former member Wade Cox back to Bryan. Circle 3 reported gains across departments with one new member, Mrs Bailey, present. Circle 4 met at Mrs Covey's home with ten members answering roll call and leadership by Mrs Cline.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Harry H. Prager J. D. Martin E. C. Harder E. L. Oliphant A. E. Short J. M. Read FE. C. Harder A. E. Worley H. H. Young Oak McKenzie R. M. Brown G. T. Beekle A. L. Roderick H. H. Prager T. C. Nunn T. W. Harder H. C. Willis Circle No. 2 A. L. Koenig R. M. Dansby Will Poindexter M. R. Bentley Wade Cox San Antonio Bryan Mesdames W. C. Boyett E. W. Crenshaw Cora Hamilton H. H. Seale G. €. White R. B. Welch G. C. Calhoun G. C. Abercrombie A. Viviana A. M. Waldorp

Bryan Confederate Camp Reorganized With New Officers

The Jerome B. Roberson Camp U C V of Bryan reorganized last Saturday naming Gen H B Stoddard captain E Gandy first lieutenant A B Gandy adjutant J W Shaw quartermaster W L Thompson chaplain. Thirteen members attended with others expected at the next meeting and several may attend the Chattanooga reunion October 25 27. The camp meets monthly at 2 pm the Saturday before the third Sunday.

Jerome B. Roberson Bryan H. B. Stoddard E. Gandy A. B. Gandy J. W. Shaw W. L. Thompson Sevral Chattanooga Tenn

Rural Brazos County pupils missed school to help mothers

A Brazos County rural note highlights high absenteeism with almost 50 percent of children missing school daily. It argues mothers would benefit from labor saving devices, urging students to rally during Rural School Rally Week and praising steady work as the path to happiness and citizenship.

Brazos County

Oil Excitement Spreads Near Mexia and Surrounding Areas

E M Erskine of Thornton visited his brother M M Erskine on Sunday and reported a wildcat oil well being drilled by the Atlantic Co of Dallas within half a mile of his farm. The Texan oil boom touches Mexia Groesbeck Wortham Teague and nearby lands with many new wells and unsettled land use for the coming year.

E. M. Erskine Thornton M. M. Erskine

Aggies Prepping For Arizona U. Game At Kyle Field

College Station reports the Aggies rallying under Coach Bocock and Bible after a tough loss to LSU as they train for Arizona. The Wildcats, about thirty strong, will arrive Thursday for signal practice and punting before Friday's matchup on Kyle Field with an expected aerial assault and strong North Texas line play.

College Station Lexus A. & M State Field Pullman Farmer Corps of Cadets Aggie Bocock Tigers Louisianans Aggies Texas Bible Mustang Dallas Theore Edmondston Ewan Edmoniston Jack Evans Pony” Wilson Evans Jimmie Kitts Helm Rothgeb University of Arizona Kyle Field Wildcats Panhandle Lone Star State Sanders Morris Pinson & Co Buckner Sander Dixie Ives Manzo McClellan Woford Turkey Cuero Sheep and Copper Cap Murrah Murrah Keen Big Wilson

Regional Red Cross Conference to Meet in Houston

The Regional Conference of the American Red Cross will hold a meeting in Houston on Wednesday with Mrs. Albert Buchanan of Brazos County on the program to discuss The Ex-Service Man. Mrs. Buchanan leaves for Houston tonight to attend. Many Red Cross secretaries from the area will attend. High railroad rates may cut Dallas Fair attendance in half. The era sees high spending yet reduced work. the public is urged to go to work.

American Red Cross Houston Albert Buchanan Brazos County Dallas

Oil Lectureship Soon Starts at A M College

A&M College in College Station Texas will soon begin an oil lectureship funded by the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association with annual $1250 stipends to the college and University of Texas. Dr C C Hedges says the schedule plans and field specialists will travel to campus each month to discuss practical oil industry aspects from production to merchandising.

College Station Texas A. & M. College Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association C. C. Hedges Chemistry Chemical Engineering Dallas A & M. College University of Texas Association Hedges

Freight Rates Under Review Amid Wage Tangle Debate

Washington on October 18 impressions from administration quarters indicate freight rate reductions are under consideration. The discussion is described as independent of the ongoing wage dispute and linked to broader economic conditions.

Washington

Personal mentions from Tuesday's Daily in Bryan

Local notes list lingering visitors and movers in Bryan including Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bullock of Houston, Judge W. G. Taliaferro of Calvert, and J. Edmunds district extension agent, with multiple names visiting or relocating. Circles of the Woman's Auxiliary meet. several residents travel to Dallas Fair or other towns.

E. E. Bullock Houston Bryan Extension Service A. & M. College C. M. Risinger Brady Alton R. ©. Jones Steep Hollow Risinger Eagle Office Charlton H. Storey Corsicana N. M. McDougald F. L. Salvato Perone John Depluma Luke Palermo Steele’s A. L. Smith J. W. Batts Smith Woman’s Auxiliary First Batist Church Circle No. 1 Roy Sparks el Paso Bryan High School M. M. Erskine J. L. Sample Tabor J. C. Davidson Robert S. Mawhinney Fort Worth Lynn Rushing J. B. Smith College B. L. Durst Ursuline Avenue O. L. Wilcox J. P. Gilpin Kurten Belle Gilpin Harvey Oscar Goolsby Dallas Fair Oklahoma City Daily Eagle J. E. Bullock J. L. Hearne John T. Dyas Joe B. Walker Alexander Brazos County Cc. L. Baker Wellborn Friendship Bible Class The Baptist Sunday School Ethel Evans F. F. Regmund Kosarek Phocion S. Park Dallas Mexia W. D. Stalling Leona Route 2

Travis B Bryan Wins First Bryan County Golf Championship

Travis B Bryan captures the inaugural Bryan County Club golf title with a final victory over Charles A Felker by two up with one to go. The event is planned as an annual October fixture.

Travis B. Bryan Bryan Country Club Charles A. Felker H. Cassiday F. Anderson Henry Wickes

Bryan Daily Notices Roundup from October 14 1921

Bryan residents host and travel to events with many visiting neighbors. Local births marriages and trips include Mr and Mrs E J Fountain welcoming a son in Houston and a wedding trip completed by Frank P Martin returning to College Avenue home. Numerous Shop and farm figures travel to Navaota San Antonio and Dallas for business and family matters.

Robert Coward Iola Bryan College Station Simmie P. Rush Brazos County San Antonio M. C. Walker Elizabeth Orange W. J. Walker T. W. Beard Ernest Moore J. W. Thompson J. W. Manning B Moore L. A. Novak R. G. Kretzer Tom Jones Cook’s Point F. C. Hart of Commerce W. P. Nash R. E. Nash Edge A. M. Waldrop Dallas Kathleen Sims Della Lawrence Austin Virginia Spence Belle Gainer Laredo Spence Glenn Nelson E. J. Fountain, Jr Houston Webb Howell James Mullaine Lexington G. W. Stigler B. D. Clary Hardy Nevill Cross Grimes County Frank P. Martin E. C. Harder College Avenue Esker Martin Marvin F. Carroll Southwest Texas State Normal Carroll Eva Gandy Hettie Francis Tabor Eloise Smith Consolidated Schools College Thelma MacNair Estelle Stevens Madison County Camp W. B. Roman Wellborn F. Dowling H. M. Sandel Navasota H. H. Young South College Avenue Alice Michell Garrett el Paso Lee J. Rountree D. B. Lloyd Reliance

Mexican Governor Flees Puebla Amid Tax Protest

Jeomana Sanchez governor of Puebla fled Puebla on horseback with thirty followers during a demonstration against a new tax law alleged to impose excessive rates. The unrest followed multiple holidays with cheap music and drinks failing to satisfy Mexicans.

Mexico City Jeomana Sanchez Puebla

Mrs Sims Leaves for Federation Meeting

Mrs M W Sims departs tomorrow to visit her daughter in Corsicana before attending the state meeting of the Federated Women's Clubs in Fort Worth November 15 to 19. She chairs the state nominating committee and is noted for her selfless work for the federation and its causes.

M. W. Sims Charles H. Mills Corsicana Federated Women’s Clubs Fort Worth Sims Federation

Advertising builds business and communities.

Local notice states advertising helps business and communities. The Bryan Eagle contact is 36.

Bryan Eagle

Meeting of Agricultural Research Conference at A M College

The first regular meeting of the Agricultural Research Conference at A M College in College Station Texas discussed cooperative work across divisions. Director B Youngblood urged liberal collaboration, credited work, and outlined how two or three researchers can effectively cooperate to save time and resources. The roll call listed present staff and their roles across entomology chemistry agronomy and economics.

College Station Texas Agricultural Research Conference A. & M. College B. Youngblood Youngblood Betweno A. S. Ware S. D. Pearce L. R. Watson G.S. Fraps G. F. Freeman H. J. Reinhard E. B. Reynolds G.’ R. Smith C. S. Rude Animal Industry Chas. A. Felker

Officers Capture Alleged Bootleggers Near College

Sunday afternoon Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Deputy D. D. Jolly arrested two white men and two Negroes in Grimes County on bootlegging charges. The group, Tony Prescott, Szymouski, Allen Mayshaw, and Monroe Crenshaw, were taken to Brazos County jail for trial. They had a gallon of white lightning and a 45 caliber rifle in a Ford car. A local boy Mil ton Morehead witnessed the capture and credited his father with the alert remarks that led to the arrest.

L. E. Morehead D. D. Jolly Tony Prescott Szymouski Allen Mayshaw Monroe Crenshaw Grimes County Brazos County Morehead Deputy Jolly Navasota College Zoo Little Melton Morehead Melton

Rural School Rally of Brazos County in Bryan Friday

The Rural School Rally committee met for the fifth time to plan the Bryan parade on Friday November 4. Organizers aim to show rural school conditions with exhibits and a clear objective list and to mobilize cooperation to push for improvements led by Prof Geo L Dicky of A M College visual instruction department.

Bryan Geo. L. Dicky Department of Visual Instruction A. & M. College

Newspaper advertising as town builder boast

The Bryan Eagle promotes newspaper advertising as a driver of growth and community pride, urging readers to try the service and contact No. 36 for details.

Bryan Eagle No

Death of Mrs Nall at her Bryan home

The Bryan community learns of the death of Mrs. R. M. Nall at her eastern Bryan residence at 2 oclock today. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 oclock from the family home with Dr. John A. Held of the First Church officiating.

R. M. Nall R .M. Nall Bryan John A. Held Firstea

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Temple Pythians Cardus Bryan Confederate W. F. Kellis Sterling City News-Record Arizona U RED Cross Stevenson Machine Works Lorie Mrs. Sims
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