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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
8
The buy a bale of cotton movement aimed at easing the cotton market turmoil from the European war was launched in Atlanta with 301 bales contracted. Additional meetings are planned and the scheme intends to expand to Southern towns guiding individuals to buy at least one bale at 10 cents per pound and store it for a year.
The Fifth Sunday meeting convened at Old Bethel Church August 28 to 30 with Rev. Cc. E. Bullock, Rev. E. A. Ingram, and Rev. F. Merka delivering sermons on power, prayer, and Christian education. Discussions covered preacher and layman expectations, the purpose of the gathering, and reports from Buckner's Orphan Home. Dinner on the grounds and Bryan community support highlighted a well attended, beneficial event.
Guy Plagens transfers 114 acres in the Moses Hughes survey Brazos County to R. T. Cheatham for 800 dollars.
A. W. Buchanan urges Brazos County farmers to break land this fall and plant a corn and feed crop next year. He argues self sufficiency hinges on cattle, hogs, and home grown butter, regardless of cotton prices or war, to keep farms independent and productive.
The House committee urged a tax on motion picture films while opposition grew to taxes on railroad tickets and gasoline. A tobacco and beer tax is assured, and an increase in income and inheritance taxes is being considered.
Postcard from Mrs. Olie Martinssen, daughter of Joe Opersteng, in Liverpool on August 25 details a safe North Sea crossing from Norway, arrival in Liverpool, and plans to reach Texas around September 14 or 15.
From Panama to Antofagasta reports indicate Pacific coast trade halted by the European war. West coast ports face unemployment and scarcity as banks limit payments and gold exports stop. Balboa ships sail light while many vessels idle awaiting better traffic across the canal.
Kurten residents fear arson after a barn owned by Henry Kurten Jr. burned along with hay and gear. An attempted fire on Oscar Kurten’s nearby residence followed, with arson attempts inside and on the roof. Sheriff Conlee investigates. no arrests yet.
The Eagle lists W B Bizzell's degrees from Baylor University 1898 1899 Chicago University 1912 and Illinois College of Law 1910. He served as superintendent of Navasota high school 1903 to 1910 and as president of the College of Industrial Arts 1910 to 1914.
The Allen Academy summer school closed today after a six week session. Final examinations were held this morning. Some students departed for home, others will leave later, and a few will not return to their homes before their schools begin.
Loyal Bull Moosers and Roosevelt supporters prepare for his expected arrival in New Orleans on Labor Day. He may spend several days in the state and deliver additional speeches beyond the address planned for the city.
Describes the Constitutionalist occupation of Mexico City as a reign of terror with desecrated churches, looted churches, executed police and Federal officers, and executions of Yaqui Indians. Mentions support for Villa as provisional president and lists legal notices with dates.
The regular September term of the district court convened at 9 AM with District Judge J C Scott presiding. Officials present included W C Davis district attorney Lamar Bethea county attorney J W Bar ron district clerk and J D Conlee sheriff. The grand jury was empaneled with foreman P L Barron and members E J Fountain H F Todd E W Crenshaw W J Coulter J H Dowling John Kosarek J C Cloud T P Hall T W Drew J Harris and J W Hicks. Bailiffs sworn to attend the grand jury were C L Baker D B Jolly C A Buchanan H D Wilson J H Reed Henry Koontz Claud Moore P H Arrington J L Hensarling Powell Harvey and J A Foreman door bailiff.
A Bryan district court session opened with a petit jury sworn in by Judge Scott. The panel includes Y C Watson F W Yeager C C Dulaney W P Bullock J L Lloyd J W Abbott T H Franklin C J Koneecny J W Fullerton J C Lloyd D P Dansby G D Tucker W G Reynolds J D Martin W E Davenport Roy Vick W E Elliott A A Dean J T Turner W E Graham Victor Andrews W D Yardley W J Lawless J Webb Howell. The jury was dismissed as no cases were set for the week. Cases listed include Houston & Texas Central Railroad Co vs Buchanan injunc tion set Sept 18 W H Oliver et al vs City of Bryan injunc tion set Oct 8 J L Fountain guardian vs American Bonding Co suit on bond R F Smith vs W H McVey suit on note and for foreclosure of lien set Sept 14 Mary Sterne et al vs Nat Adams et al suit to try title and damages.
The Cotton Exchange of New Orleans decides not to post margins with Liverpool unless members can liquidate existing contracts when appropriate to close out. The move repudiates the New York agreement.
The Brazos County quarterly meeting of the Free Baptist Church hosted with Bright Light Free Baptist Church at Harvey September 4 5 and 6 with attendees from Grimes and Madison Counties and visitors from Bryan Normangee Iola College and other areas. Speakers included Rev W N Crenshaw Rev J J Tatum Rev J H Dowell Rev J O Riggs and Rev L S Thomas. Dinners were provided by Bright Light Church women and attendance was strong. pastor C C Wheeler extends thanks for support.
Ossie Walton, a colored porter, was arrested Saturday afternoon on a charge of stealing goods from Brandon and Lawrence store. Rob Carter was arrested as an accomplice in disposing of the stolen goods. A small Negro boy carried a bundle of new shirts to a city laundry, arousing suspicion and triggering the investigation. Four Negroes were said to be involved. two were not arrested as they claimed to have bought the goods from Rob Carter.
Henry Williams and Tex Johnson obtain a marriage license. Walter Smith and Lizzie Rooks secure a license. Haywood Henderson and Jessie Belle Peterson receive a license. Three couples listed with no further details provided.
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