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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1923

Page

4

Distinguished Dr Copeland to Visit Bryan Texas

Dr. Royal S. Copeland United States Senator from New York and former New York City Health Commissioner will visit Bryan as the guest of Mrs Dorcas Parker Spaulding relatives. The date depends on state speaking engagements and he is cited by New York papers as a possible Democratic presidential nominee. He is a featured speaker at the Dallas Fair today hosted by Hon Barry Miller with Dallas officials and fair directors present.

Bryan Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City Copeland Lyman J. Spaulding Spaulding Dorcas Parker Texas Dallas Barry Miller

Buchanan couple to attend Eastern Star meeting in Amarillo

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Buchanan depart Monday noon by the H. and T. C. train for Amarillo to attend the forty first annual state meeting of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Buchanan will represent Bryan chapter No 222 and they expect to be away until next Friday.

A. J. Buchanan Amarillo Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Buchanan Bryan

J U G Girls Meet At Youngs Home On South College

The J U G club of young girls, active for three weeks, held a Friday afternoon meeting with Ora Lee Young at Mr and Mrs H H Youngs home on South College Avenue. After the regular business, a social hour with refreshments followed.

J. U. G. Club Ora Lee Young H. H. Young South College Avenue

Mrs Conway Ill In Carlyle Illness Report

Mrs T J Conway formerly of this city now in Carlyle Illinois has been seriously ill for ten days. A crisis passed today and physicians express hope for recovery. Mrs Conway was formerly Miss Minnie Braatz of this city.

T. J. Conway Carlyle, Ill Bryan Conway Minnie Braatz

Business Brisk in Bryan as Cotton Harvest Concludes

Merchants in Bryan report strong trade after the cotton crop is picked with clothing sales rising due to cooler weather. Retailers say business is good across sectors and customers from Grimes Madison and Leon counties are visiting. Bank deposits at the Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co. are climbing, indicating improving customer payment.

Bryan Eugene Edge Grimes Madison Leon Counties W. S. Higgs The Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co

Extension Service Club Opens Year With Literary Talk

The Extension Service Club met Thursday at Mrs. M. R. Bentley home for the first program of the year. Mrs. A. K. Short presided. Mrs. W. H. Darrow led a discussion on Popular Story Writers of the Day with assistors Mrs. D. L. Wethington, Mrs. G. W. Barnes and Mrs. S. D. Hughes. Members shared thoughts on notable reads from the past year during a general discussion. Refreshments of cream and cake followed.

M. R. Bentley South Texas Extension Service Club R. W. Persons A. K. Short W. H. Darrow D. L. Weddington G. W. Barnes D. Hughes

Miss Beard Honored at Birthday Pound Party

Those attending the pound party on Thursday afternoon honoring Miss Eliza Beard on her birthday included Mesdames J A Myres EF F Parks R R Ellis C S Jones E Locke J W Dyer John Walker Sam W Buchanan Mills P Walker J E Brown E C Elliott Minnie Estill W J Roberts C A Harris Mollie Hood C E Richardson D C Vick and Miss Martha Martin.

Dr John S Murphy speaks at Villa Maria Academy

Dr John S Murphy L L D pastor of St Patrick s Catholic Church Galveston addressed Villa Maria Academy pupils at 10 30 AM Thursday retelling his three months in Spain and providing a brief history of the country He led a religious service at 7 30 PM in the chapel and was hosted by Rev J B Gleissner before returning to Galveston that afternoon.

Johns. Murphy L.L. D St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Galveston Villa Maria Academy J. B. Gleissner

Distinguished newspaper man visitor in Bryan

Herbert G. Wilson and his son Parker of Taylor arrived this afternoon for a visit with Dr. John A. Held and family. Wilson is editor of the Taylor Democrat and a successful young Texas newspaper man who will return to Taylor on Sunday afternoon.

Herbert G. Wilson Parker Taylor John A. Held Wilson Taylor Democrat Texas

Grant Breaks Arm Cranking Ford Car at Home

R H Grant fractured his right wrist while cranking a Ford touring car at his Ursuline avenue home around 1 30. He was taken to Bryan Hospital for treatment. The physician said the break is not serious.

R. H. Grant Ursuline Avenue

Road committee to test public sentiment on Brazos roads

A Brazos county road committee holds its second meeting at 10 a m to discuss guiding road building. A sub committee will study local sentiment toward a permanent road program with D L Wilson as chair. Members from Rotary Lions Chamber of CommerceMillican Wellborn College and other groups attended.

Brazos County D. L. Wilson W. N. Shell Wilson Rotarians M. E. Wallace E E. McAdams Lions Willard Chambers Chamber of Commerce Tyler Haswell Kay Hassell E. Eberstadt Millican J. Walter Smith Wellborn W. E. Graham Steele’s Store W. E. Degelia Zack Charles Locke College H .H. Williamson R. R. Lancaster

Financial support secured for Negro High School athletics

An athletic commission of twelve patrons pledges financial backing for the Negro High School team. They purchased football gear, joined the North Texas High School Conference, and arranged a schedule with Hillsboro, Waco, Bryan, and others, aiming to avoid clashes with white schools.

A. E. Thompson North Texas High School Conference Hillsboro Marlin Waco Bryan Allen Academy Bryan High School Thompson Athletic Commission Ed Scott E. T. Pierce Ernest Cass C. W. Flint W. A. Hammond Rodney Green Lindsey Fowler Sam Walton Bennie Rhone Henry Crawford Ed Mc.Intosh Dr. Thompson E. A. Kemp Prairie View

Witness testifies on shady dealings by veterans director

Elias Mortimer testified before the Senate investigation that Thompson-Black Company principals loaned $5,000 to Charles R. Forbes while he led the Veterans Bureau during contract talks for a government hospital project. He cited numerous drinking parties tied to Forbes and contract negotiations.

Associated Press Washington Thompson-Black Company Charles R. Forbes Veterans Bureau Government Hospital Elias Mortimer Philadelphia Senate Forbes

Rhineland Republicans Recede Amid Meager Reports

From Dusseldorf Oct 24 via Associated Areas the Rhineland republican movement shows first force spent with meager wire reports. Rebels captured some villages but evacuated Coblenz and Mainz. they held several towns but were driven from Dusseldorf and Crefeld. Nine killed as Coblenz fell to opposition.

Duesseldorf Rhineland Republican Movement Coblenz Mayence Crefeld

Monroe Stroud of Edge Spent Saturday in Bryan

Monroe Stroud of Edge spent Saturday in Bryan, engaging in activities that day and returning home afterward.

Monroe Stroud Edge Bryan

Highway No 45 Redesignation Still Pending by Highway Commission

A Daily Texas report says the State Highway Commission has not redesignated Highway 45. The route passes Huntsville Navarro Shire Brenham and Bryan area input awaits a later decision after a Chamber of Commerce committee presentation.

the the Eagle State Highway Commission Huntsville Navasota Shire Brenham Highway Commission Bryan Commission Chamber of Commerce

Highway redesignation through Brenham Navasota Shire to stand

The State Highway Commission decided to keep the Austin Huntsville route designation as through Brenham Navasota and Shire. A Bryan Chamber hearing allowed supporters of the old Bryan route to present their case while delegates from Bedias Caldwell and others voiced views on the new alignment.

Navasota Austin- Huntsville Brenham Shire State Highway Commission Austin Bryan Chamber of Commerce Bryan W. B. Bizzell Lee J. Rountree Dave Wilson Sam Eberstadt R. P. Harrison N. M. Adams Bedias Bowers Caldwell Chamber of Commerce R. L. Renick Brule B. F. Teague P. B. Parten W. F. Rea T. H. Mackie Commission

Kimbro Sues Evans for Libel in Texas Court

George B. Kimbro Jr. former Ku Klux Klan leader filed in a Texas state district court a libel suit seeking 100000 dollars against Dr. H. W. Evans imperial wizard of the Klan. The filing echoes a concurrent federal suit for similar damages.

Associated Press Houston Tex George B. Kimbro Jr Ku Klux Klan State District Dr. H. W. Evans

Brenham Ex-Students to Gather for Barbecue Event

Brenham issues invitation to countryside for a barbecue on Monday October 29 with an expected 10000 attendees. Brenham A and M Club plans a show that night and seeks all ex students of A and M College and Bryan to join. Major Ike Ashburn Dr W B Bizzell and Marion Church of Dallas will attend per a letter to H Williamson. Williamson aims to organize at least two carloads to travel.

Brenham Brenham A. and M. Club M. College Bryan C. A. DeWare H. H. Williamson Ike Ashburn W. B. Bizzell Marion Church of Dallas A. and M. Ex-Students Association

Mrs Philip Bosche in custody after fatal shooting

In Koppers Texas Bosche fatally shot Mrs Eugene Kellesberger at her father Philip Bosche farm home seven miles north of Koppers. Bosche was jailed on murder charges the same evening. The victim, wife of a Presbyterian medical missionary in Africa, died about thirty minutes after being wounded. The shooting was witnessed by two young daughters.

Associated Press Koppers Bosque County Philip Bosche Eugene Kellesberger Kellesberger Presbyterian Church Africa Dallas America Barry Brown Concord N. C

Circle Members Surprise Miss Eliza Beard With Gifts

Members of Circle Number Two of the Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church and Mrs J A Myres Sunday school class gathered at 3 30 this afternoon to surprise Miss Eliza Beard on East 24th Street with a pound party for her birthday. She thanked friends for the many beautiful gifts and expressed appreciation.

Circle Number Two First Baptist Church J. A. Myres Eliza Beard East 24Th Street

Grand Commander denies Moore resignation report

John Cowles grand commander of the supreme council Scottish Rite Masons Southern Jurisdiction repudiates a council publicity statement that George Moore inspector-general of Alabama resigned after a discussion over the Ku Klux Klan.

Associated Press Washington John Cowles Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons Southern Council George Moore Alabama

Germany seeks review of payment capacity and budget reforms

Paris dispatch reports a German note to the reparations commission requests an examination of Germany's capacity to pay. It allows Berlin representatives to explain the situation and steps taken to reform the budget and stabilize the currency.

Associatedness Paris Germany Berlin

Personal mentions of visitors and guests in Bryan

Mrs Hiram Downard and a baby visit Houston for a weekend staying with Mr and Mrs Morgan Locke. George Smith Jr and Vergne Adams join the Bryan High football team in Dallas. Several locals travel to Houston Beaumont Dallas and Waco for visits and family events including weddings and studying at A and M.

Hiram Downard Houston Morgan Locke George Smith Jr Vergne Adams Bryan High Dallas E. M. Haley Huntington Tenn Bryan E. M. Haley Jr

Weekend visits and trips noted in local society list

Mrs. George Samuel Parker visited Houston with her parents the Wilkinses. Mills P. Walker traveled to Edge and Tabor on business. P H Hensarling Jr went to Dallas to witness Friday football and visit the Fair. Mr and Mrs J W Thompson and children from Edge joined Bryan visitors at Mr and Mrs E A Peters in the city from their Harvey neighborhood farm. Mrs W H Cole and Mrs H B Brayton return from a pleasure trip.

Tully Foster The Bottoms R. H. Carroll Harvey Bryan W. F. Odom Kurten Henry Koontze Zack R. M. McLean Beaumont J. W. Barton Sam B. Wilson W. F. Cross Brazos Bottoms Neville Higgs Baylor University Waco Frances Wallace John W. Poindexter Rube Grant the Bottoms W. M. Hudspeth Tabor Julie Belle Gilpin J. P. Gilpin Dallas Fred Gilpin D. B. Cofer College Station J. N. Allen M. R. Hooper Hooper A. & M. College E. C. Elliott East 28Th Street George Samuel Parker Houston City W. H. Cole H. B. Brayton H. L. Cone Somerville Texas H. L. Jr W. C. Ruditi Hearne Walter Armstrong N. R. Newton H. H. Newton John T. Hines Elizabeth Hines Hanly New York Ft. Worth Hanley Hines RB. Locke First State Bank A. B. McSwain Rock Prairie McSwain J. M. Mathis Reliance Capt. Mathis P. S. Tilson S. J. Baine S. H. Wheeler Samuel Mary Baine M. B. Parker Steep Hollow M. P. Manville Texas Points H. C. Fulgham Embroidery Club L. B. Barta H. T. Schovassa Henry Rohde San Antonio Rubye Boriskie C. A. Allen Bryan Allphin Win Allphin Vivian Seale Madisonville Rk. L. Spiller

Texans Visit Dallas Fair and Nearby Residents

A list of local residents and visitors includes Nannie and Lou Kirby of Benchley shopping with Bryan merchants, George Foster from Brazos bottom plantation, and A. and M. College staff H P Smith and S D Snyder touring Dallas for the fair and machinery exhibits.

Sunday Worship and Local Happenings In Bryan

Rev J J Tatum filled the Free Baptist pulpit at Cross Sunday morning. Many locals travel for fairs and visits with relatives in Dallas Houston Marlin and Waco. The new county health nurse Miss Elizabeth Curtis arrived to begin duties as Mrs Edwin J Jenkins falls ill at home.

J. J. Tatum Free Baptist Church Cross J. E. Covey Marlin B. M. Risinger Brazos County George Madison County Edwin Crenshaw Dallas J. J Franze W. G. Nelson Dorothy Camille Lynn Jr Houston Nelson Iritz Baseman J. L. Howard Palestine LG. N. Railway Bryan College J. P., Brown Plummer Taylor Lyell Northwlch Central Texas Free Baptist Associaton H. O. Ferguson A. Ryall Willie Jasper Wheeler Ryall Baby Noel Ryall M. College W. WW. Solomon Augusta Jones J. T. Hanway Sid K. Simpson Palace Theatre Lovey Huggins J. W. Wade Wellborn Will Viser Mary Ethel Hawkins Madisonville Viser Tom Allen Academy Ellwell Howard Satterwhite Burleson County Singer Sewing Machine Company Caldwell New County Elizabeth Curtis Grace Browman Edwin J. Jenkins

Falls County Sheriff Arrested by Rangers for Sale of Liquor

Falls County Sheriff C. O. Moore deputy Wesley Hunnicutt and farmer Ben Briggs were arrested in Marlin by Texas Rangers for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. Rangers seized liquor at the Marlin jail and predicted more arrests, with jail confinement for the three men. Ranger Platt, sent by Gov. Neff, led the evidence.

Marlin Associated Press C. O. Moore Falls County Wesley Hunnicutt Ben Briggs Texas Rangers Rangers C. H. Platt Rex Lewis Plott Neff Ranger Plott Moore Hunnicutt Briggs

Miss Lizzie Mathis Opens at Cole Howe Co

Miss Lizzie Mathis announces her move to Cole Howe Company and invites friends and acquaintances from her home neighborhood and beyond to visit at the new location.

Lizzie Mathis Cole Holw Co

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J. U. G. Girls IN Meeting Mrs. Conway Extension Miss Beard John S. Murphy Villa Maria Grant Ford Negro High School Highway Commis George B. Kimbro JR. Sues DR. H. W. Evans Phillip Bosche Kellesbreger Miss Eliza Beard Chance Ant Nannie Lou Kirby Benchley George Foster Brazos Bottom H. P. Smith S. D. Snyder Agricultural Engineering Department A. and Ross Elliott Port Arthur Humble Pipe Line Company Wm. E. Garnett R. C. White Texas Federated Educational Council J. M. Gordon John Collins John M. Lawrence Jr Robert Armstrong W. T. Burns M. H. James Stiles A. Giraud New Orleans Ashville Giraud C. M. Bethany First Methodist Church Sunday School H. H. Prager C. L. Eden P. D. Ashford Ashford P. H. Hensarling Joe Gelber S. G. Bailey Tony Congelese Steele’s Union Hill Phillip Trant Security Robert Owens Trant Inez Mize Wallis Cyrus Jennings Bay City Jennings J. W. Hamilton Br. W. Br, Biazell John W. Laird Guion Hall J. B. Bailey T. O. Walton J. Kyle G. Bailey C. B Guy Ament Sabinal First Christian Church J. W. Payne Registered Optometrist Masonic Building
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