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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

5

Local visitors and shoppers fill Bryan city life

Mrs D C Vick visits Dallas while C R L Jones from Harvey, Ira Cotton of Croft, Tully Foster from Brazos bottom, W and John Dyess from Harvey, Mrs Charles Finley from College, J B Harrison from Keith conduct business in Bryan today. Multiple residents and merchants travel to Dallas Houston and Ennis for visits or shipping.

D. C. Vick Dallas C. R. L. Jones Harvey Ira Cotton Croft Tully Foster Brazos John Dyess Charles Finley College Harrison Keith Bryan Mary Kaczer Longview Rosse F. A. Bunting Gordon-Sewall Grocery Co H. A. Saunders Myers Hardware Co Roger Sterling H. P. Donsby Steep Hollow Sterling

Numerous Visitors Reported in City from Surrounding Areas

A flood of residents from Steep Hollow Kurten Cooks Point Wellborn Bishop College and other nearby locales were seen in the city today. Individuals named include Ire Bond Sam Parker Amon Williams J M Cook Colie Powers J A Lightsey John Ferguson Peter Homola Walter Bullock Lorraine Cox and others as they shopped called on Eagle or traveled to Dallas for the Fair and to visit relatives.

Ire Bond College A. R. Parker J. A. Lightsey Cooks Point Burleson County John H. Ferguson Harvey J. A. D. Robinson Wixon J. L. Hensarling Wellborn Peter Homola Smetana Eagle Walter Bullock Steep Hollow J. W. Galloway Kurten L. J. Cox Lorraine Cox Temple S. I. Dowling W. F. Odom Kurton Dallas J. W. Johnson

Notable Visitors Parade Through City on Various Errands

Local notes list several visitors in the city including Jack Graham Tom Goodman from Holligan Chapel R L Buchanan from Steep Hollow Professor J L Cobb from Cottonwood Dick Blanton and son Guy from Coleview Hugh Foley venturing to Dallas for the Fair W H McVey from Minter Springs and FE Gammill with L M Hewitt on Dallas business Bullock family shopping Ardella Jones and Chester from Harvey Laura Brogdon visiting Dallas relatives for the Fair Lamar Bethea also went to Dallas on the trip.

Jack Graham Harvey Tom Goodman Holligan Chapel R. L. Buchanan Steep Hollow J. L. Cobb Cottonwood Dick Blanton Guy Coleview Hugh Foley Dallas W. H. McVey Minter Springs. Co FE. Gammill L. M. Hewitt J. FE. Bullock Ardella Jones Chester Laura Brogdon Lamar Bethea

Local residents visit the city for business and shopping

W T Young and W H Buchanan traveled to Millican and Col A A Farley of Brenham visited the city on business. Mr and Mrs A B Sykes from Bench ley and Mrs Corrinne Armstrong of Kansas City were in town, with Mr and Mrs W T Horton of Relance also in the city. Willie and Ruth Weeden of Harvey were seen shopping in the city.

W. T. Young Millican W. H. Buchanan Kurton Col A. A. Farley Brenham A. B. Sykes Benchley Corrinne Armstrong Kansas City W. T. Horton Relance Willie and Ruth Weeden Harvey

Local residents and visitors seen in Bryan area today

Numerous residents from Kurten Mumford Hearne Reliance and nearby areas were in Bryan for shopping business or visits. Notables include Rev A W Mayes and S Mayes from Grimes County, Judge W J Moore and T A Towler from Benchley, and J E Bullock from Steep Hollow. The B B A team returned from Huntsville after a game with Sam Houston Normal.

W. F. Odom Kurten Dak W. H. Kurten Dallas Otis Brogdon Houston Ara Lee Jones Waco College M. E. Whitlow J. H. Dunn Mumford Willie Moon Ruby Harrison Keith A. W. Mayes S. Mayes Grimes County D. E. Thompson Wellborn J. A. Beard Harris School House W. T. Horton Reliance W. T. Jones I. F. Thompson Holligan Chapel Ezra Wilson Tabor W. J. Moore T. A. Towler Benchley J. W. Preston Hearne Floyd Jodd J. T. Fuller J. D. Goen Harvey J. E. Bullock Steep Hollow Sam Levy H. Hickman R. M. Gordon Gordon-Sewall Grocery Co Bryan Mayme Skains Franklin

Real Estate Transfers Across Bryan and County Lands

A sequence of land transfers in Brazos County and Bryan includes Mary Zak and others to John M. Zak for 172 acres in Crawford Burnet league at $10 and other considerations, and J G Gregg receiving 112 Bryan city lots for $300. Henry Hensarling halves 262 acres in Clampitt survey for $900. Brazos County Development Co. sells Lot 1h in Oak Grove to W L Wyatt for $200. J W Wiley sells four S F Austin league lots 9 for $2500. Holly Hall and others to Thomas Boyder for 165 acres in McMahon survey at $1000. Jerome Campise and others sell 500 acres in Ruiz and Mathis leagues for $10. Fountain Brothers purchase 500 acres from Campise and from Noto Brothers for $22 500 and $42 511.65 respectively. Continuous transfers reflect active real estate activity in Bryan vicinity.

Mary Zak John M. Zak Crawford Burnett League T. W. Parker J. G. Gregg City of Bryan George B. Hensarling T. A. Hensarling F. G. Clampitt Brazos County Development Co W. L. Wyatt Oak Grove J. W. Wiley G. S. Ballard S. F. Austin Holly Hall Et al Thos. H. Boyder A. McMahon Jerome C. Campise Et Als Fountain Brothers F. Ruiz William Mathis Campise Brothers Joe Noto Et al

Cotton Markets: Seasonal Cotton Arrives at Local Warehouses

The season's cotton harvest has been received at local warehouses, signaling fresh supplies for merchants. Warehouses report steady arrivals and pending distribution to markets.

Halloween Party At Kurten School For Benefit

A Halloween party will be held Friday night at the Kurten school building to benefit the school. The event invites residents of Bryan and the county to attend and support the effort.

Kurten Bryan

Man Pleads Guilty in County Court to Simple Incident

Joe Willams, described as colored, was arrested Saturday night for an aggravated incident but pleaded guilty to a simple incident in County Court this morning. He was fined five dollars plus costs and jailed last night by Deputy Sheriff Jolly.

Joe Willams the Eagle Jolly

Good Roads Meeting in Brazos County Saturday

About 47 Brazos County residents gathered in the courthouse Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock for a good roads planning session ahead of November 5 and 6. The group formed a plan where each commissioner contacts overseers to gauge labor and tools, with teams wagons drags shovels hoes and plows to be organized for county wide work.

Brazos County Court House Commercial Club Crockett A. and M. College J. M. Cook J. T. Maloney

Local Produce Market Prices

Eggs twenty cents per dozen. Butter twenty five cents per pound. Hens three to three fifty per dozen. Fryers three to three fifty per dozen. Broilers two fifty per dozen. Turkeys ten cents per pound. Cows four to four and a half cents per pound. Steers five cents per pound. Calves five to five and a half cents per pound. Hogs seven cents per pound. Hay and grain near week-ago levels.

Mexican Acquitted After Pistol Charge

Joe Martina, a Mexican, was tried in the County Court yesterday for carrying a pistol and was acquitted by the jury. The only case on the docket, the court adjourned until Friday due to lack of urgent matters.

Joe Martina

Sam Houston Normal Beats Bryan Baptists 2–0

In Huntsville Texas on October 28 Sam Houston Normal defeated Bryan Baptist Academy 2 to 0 in the season opener. Yeager starred for the Normals as he intercepted a Bryan pass on the 20 yard line and returned for a touchdown with Scott and Barnett's help. Broadway Kallina Scott and Captain Baldwin also stood out for the Normals while Bryan’s Bullock and Martin were among the best on their side.

Huntsville Texas Sam Houston Normal Bryan Baptist Academy Academy Yeager Bryan Scott Barnett Broadway Kallina Baldwin Bullock Bryen Martin Ferguson Warner

It's as hard to make a hero as it is easy to unmake one

A concise musing on hero creation and demolition, reflecting on the fragility of reputation and the effort required to build lasting esteem versus the ease of eroding it. The saying frames heroism as a delicate balance between perception and action.

Gossip Spread Prompts Busy Retelling by Confidant

A gossip-saturated scene unfolds as a confidant, after sharing all she knows, becomes busy gathering and recounting new details. The cycle highlights how information expands once started, with repeated talks fueling further rumors.

Will of Adolphus Busch Probated in St Louis

The will of Adolphus Busch will be probated in St Louis today and is expected to dispose of about 50 million dollars in holdings. A trust company may be formed to manage the assets, with Charles Nagel anticipated to head it. Estates include breweries 13 million, railways 5 million, real estate in St Louis Texas Chicago Pasadena Germany Coopertown and other interests totaling about 50 million. The bulk is thought to go to the widow and children.

St. Louis Adolphus Busch Charles Nagel Commerce and Labor Busch Family Mr. Busch Texas Chicago Pasadena Cal Germany Coopertown N. Y

Martial law declared in Colorado coal fields

Denver authorities report Governor Ammons has established martial law in the coal fields. The Colorado National Guard began moving to enforce order, mobilizing within six hours after the order.

Colorado Associated Press Denver Col Colorado National Guard Ammons

Strikers and Guards Clash in Trinidad Coal District

In Trinidad on October 28 a battle between twelve hundred strikers and three hundred guards left one mine guard and three strikers dead. The clash occurred in the coal district during the ongoing confrontation.

Associated Press Trinidad

Ford Agency to Open in City with Consolidated Operations

The Eagle reports a new Ford automobile agency will be established in the city. Part of the old water and light company buildings is leased and remodeled for the business. Agencies from several counties will be consolidated here and operations will be on a large scale.

The Eagle Ford Automobile Agency

Death of Maurice Bullock in Nav asota Child Dies in City Home

Little Maurice Bullock aged 18 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bullock of Navasota, died at the home of Mr. Bullock's parents in the city after a illness. The remains were moved to Copperas Cove, Texas, for burial after services yesterday.

A. S. Bullock Navasota Homer Bullock Columbus Seale Benchley Dallas Texas-Sewanee Maurice Bullock Coperas Cove Texas

Boys Killing Birds Warned By The Eagle

The Eagle warns that both young and older city youths are killing protected field and forest birds. Most birds are protected year round except game birds with limited hunting windows. The paper calls for stopping the practice and says violators may face prosecution.

Bond Granted After Examining Trial in Bell Case

The examining trial of Son Bell held for killing John Cooper last Saturday afternoon concluded this morning with Bell’s bond set at 1000. Bell posted bond and was released.

Son Bell John Cooper Bell

Wellborn Warblings Visit in Houston Amid Illnesses

Mrs. Jeff Royder visits Houston this week to see her daughter Mrs. Will Poole. Mrs. Emma Battle remains very ill. Also mentioned are Mrs. Minnie Foster Miss Mae Foster Katye Vivian Royder Grace Watson Onie Williams and others.

Jeff Royder Houston Will Emma Battle Minnie Foster

Also Mentioned on This Page

San Angelo J. M. Gordon W. J. Coulter Tom Smith Mr. Coulter Henry Kurten B. Fields Noble Melton R. Phillips Ivy Foster Taylor H. M. Alford Marshall Jones J. L. Broach Jacob Fuchs Brazos Bottom Cy Koontz Zack J. B. Carroll Rock Prairie I. L. Rains Lillie Valenta Joe Walker Alexander Joe Vance Iola O. L. Andrews Bob Batton J. J. Vandiver Floyd Todd T. B. Martin Jas. Cooper E. B. Lomax J. H. Lawless C. C. McRea Parker Plantations W. A. Glenn R. B. Grant Lettie Bates Roby E. B. Elliott Corpus Christi Jim Jones Rosprim J. O. Riggs Ollie Royal Hugh Goens Will Rains Grace Watson Grace Ramsey H. L. McKnight Bernadine T. P. Martin Ida Charley Moran Rafe Griffith P. L. Barron Clarence Sheppard Beachley Geo A. Adams Wade Cox John Thompson Edge Ira Bond Prospect Hugh Goen J. K. Parker J.harris Harris School J. H. Jones Caldwell D. Keeling Sadie Warren L. Andrews Rev Freeling Elmer Stubbs S. Rasco Amarillo Allen Smith J. F .Lincke Tampa Flavia Dallas Lincke Pauly Jail Building Co Marcus Griffin Smith Dive Co Globe Dry Goods Co Hamilton-Brown Shoes Ralstons Fellowcraft Shoes Crescos Ralston Noto Brothers Lawrence New York New Orleans Good Roads Meeting Bryan Baptists A. Busch Ford Agency Maurice Poole
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