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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
4
Dr John A Held returns from Sam Marcos rested and ten pounds heavier. M B Turnham to Tampico Mexico with wife and baby joining in two weeks. Many locals and out of town visits, travels, and gatherings across Bryan and nearby towns, with several appointments and movements noted.
A flurry of travelers and locals visited Bryan with many from Independence San Antonio Navasota Harvey and Tyler. Notables include Judge W C Davis and Hon T N Jones in Waco with Governor elect Pat Neff while others journeyed to Brenham Industry and New Ulm.
Dr. F C Bolton of A and M College visited the Eagle office as a caller. Mrs J Tom Smith and her sister Mrs J W Royall of Beaumont are in Temple after an appendectomy. Mrs Royall is reported to be doing nicely. F W Locke came in from his home near Zack.
Dr J I Fountain in town after months in Houston. Many residents and guests arrive or visit for institutes, conventions, and family occasions including Miss Mattie G Wirt from Buffalo attending teachers institute, A D Jackson joining A and M College staff, and visits by Miss Helen Kerr Parks, Miss Albina Blazek, and others to Houston Galveston and Beaumont.
Tuesday’s Daily lists residents and guests from Summerville to Houston. James Pipkin visits sister Alva Pipkin. Oak McKenzie travels on business. Jas J Conley of Backman Trisch Wild Animal Shows plans Bryan exhibit September 14. families from Pitts Bridge, Hempstead, Wellborn, Marlin, College, Madisonville, Washington DC, and Missouri are noted with visits and returns.
Numerous residents are listed returning home from visits in Bryan and other cities. Rev John Swanwick returns to North Zulch after a visit in this city. Joe Opersteny returns to Galveston from visiting parents. W H Deaton back in Houston after visiting relatives. Miss Alma Merwin at home from an Extension department trip. Miss Mary Warmath returns to Dallas after visiting Bryan friends. many others noted visiting or hosting in Bryan.
Joseph W. Josek and Thos KrampotA of Bellville called on the Eagle in Bryan Tuesday afternoon. Several residents traveled or visited Houston San Antonio Lafayette Dallas and Corsicana with noted entries including Mrs. Laura Koppe and Miss Miriam Crute. Confederate reunion maid Miss Violet Short and many local visitors are listed with brief movements and arrivals.
Sale notice lists 8 month old Fullblood White Leghorn roosters at $1 each to be sold within six weeks. Contact Mrs Lola Price Wellborn Texas. Also offers Thoroughbred White Leghorn cockrells from $2 to $10 each from trap nested layers of 250 eggs per year by Roland F Crenshaw Zack Tex.
Daily arrival of merchandise bought at sacrifice with prices far below value. Yard goods from 32 1/2c to 39c, dresses from 75c to $2.25, sweaters up to $3.50, hose from 15c to 98c, silk and cotton waists from 98c to 3.98, and ribbed and knitted hosiery across sizes and ages.
We present one of the season’s largest selections of men’s boys’ and children’s clothing on the second floor. Many pieces are among the best seen in years. If you need such goods, visit us and compare prices before buying. These prices show only a portion of our stock.
Extra Special offers feature men's silk dress shirts two sixty five, fancy Madress shirts two twenty five, work shirts from sixty five cents to one twenty five, and a broad range of pants and overalls. Boys knits and suits priced to move with value-packed ranges and new tailor made goods arriving.
John Slaughter from Reliance visited the city today. Miss Davie Crenshaw returned from visits in San Antonio and other Texas towns. Mrs. W. J. Higgs came back from Waco. Claud Lawson, discharged Navy chief radio electrician, arrived from New York for a home visit. Mr. and Mrs. Sabacky returned after Dallas summer, pursuing A and M studies. Local residents Herad Beard, J. T. Reynolds, J. M. Atkins, H. T. Ross, J. C. Jones, Co. L. Baker, and T. E. Wade were seen in Bryan or Wellborn visiting or calling on the Eagle.
Mexico City report says W A Gardiner, a U S citizen seized by bandit Zamora on August 20, has escaped. Little is known about Bernie Johnson, a British subject and fellow captive.
Bryan Sunday Schools prepare the annual fall religious census to be taken next Sunday afternoon. Volunteers offer their time to support the effort for the good of the cause and urge Bryan residents to respond willingly.
L Jones and John J. Riley of Reliance were in the city today on business. Mr and Mrs EB J Kyle and daughter Miss Bessie and Mrs W B Birvel and daughter Miss Elaine of College were visitors in the city today. Every business firm in Brya should advertise in the Daily or Weekly Eagle. Phone 36.
Last night at First Baptist Church drew a large crowd as the revival continued with a children’s service, devotional songs, and earnest prayers. The message on “The Shut Out Christ” urged reconsecration, and many responded, with ongoing nightly services inviting all Christians to join.
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