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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
1
Sven Oleson a 26 year old nurse was brought into Rockford Illinois hospital in a wheelchair by a mysterious man who fled before witnesses could identify him. Authorities prepared for autopsy as hospital doctors suspected narcotic poisoning.
Rebecca Aletha Pressley wife of J. J. Pressley died at her home at Cook's Point Burleson county on Tuesday September 18 at 4 p m aged 68. Her remains were moved to Cross cemetery Grimes county for interment at 4 p m. She was born December 3 1860 in Hamburgh Tennessee and left a son G W Robertson and an adopted daughter Mrs A E Pressley of Burleson county plus 10 grandchildren. She had several brothers and sisters. J S Byars of Reliance was in town.
William Melvin Blazek formerly of Bryan Texas is with the East Coast Expeditionary Force of the U S Marine Corps. He participates in maneuvers from August 27 to October 7 at Quantico Virginia as part of the 18th Company 5th Regiment. Several Texas Marines join the drills.
Cotton futures closed 75 to 90 points higher as nearby spots moved to 28 1 4 cents and middling basis. Round bases were quoted at 29 3 4 cents, signaling firmer cash values in the market.
Pastor Dr John A Held of the First Baptist church returns from a three month trip across Europe Africa and Asia. He attended the Baptist World Alliance in Stockholm meeting 75 Texans attended and he describes impressions from Berlin Dresden Vienna Rome and Cairo among others including art at the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel and a view of Switzerland Alps and Paris London.
An annual joint birthday dinner honored Mrs. Sam Williams of College and Mrs. Bert Carroll of Rock Prairie on September 16. More than fifty guests attended at Rock Prairie church, with families and friends sharing baskets and good wishes. Children and grandchildren of the honorees were noted among attendees.
Ford dealers gathered at Hotel Bryan today at noon to discuss common problems. Attendees included D L Wilson of Bryan F H Hull Houston Ford branch Char lie Cade Caldwell R C Hohl Tornball Lewis Lewenthall Waller and a Houston road man Mr Lytton.
Raging gales sweep the Bering sea coast about 100 miles around Nome. Four schooners overdue for over a week raise grave fears. The schooner Fred J. Wood carrying gold hunters went ashore at Teller 50 miles northeast of Nome. No casualties reported.
Prairie Oil and Gas Company announced a drastic price reduction for Mid-Continent crude and a consolidation of grades from eight to three. The new price schedule lists 0.90 to 0.33 per barrel range, with three revised grade brackets and specific temperature-linked quotations.
Speaker R. E. Seagler of Palestine said in Austin that the general guess is there will be no special session of the legislature before January. He made a social call on the Governor after meeting with several state departments.
Henry Young of Waco, a former state rights Democrat candidate for U S Senate, sends notice to Secretary of State S L Staples that he will attack the constitutionality of all Texas congressional delegations when Congress convenes in December.
After a pleasant stay in Asheville North Carolina Mrs Lawrence returns home last night. She was met in Houston by Mr Lawrence who then accompanied her to Bryan.
C P Krezinski of Route 4 was a Tuesday visitor in Bryan, stopping during a routine trip and meeting local residents.
Incomplete registration up to noon shows 1,078 students enrolled at A and M College with 776 freshmen recorded by Tuesday. Old students began registering this morning and the football squad had reported earlier.
Mrs. George C. Miller of San Antonio drew a church and a sea voyage on a grave marker during the service for John A. McIver the first Texas A and M student. She painted a gateway over the grave symbolizing eternal life. Miller has been giving Chalk Talks in Texas camps with 118 conversions since March.
Cotton received in Bryan warehouses, excluding the Bryan Compress, totaled 10 551 bales by Saturday night. Warehouses reporting include Lawrence Parker 4 573, Farmers' Union 4 890, Eden gin 687 square and 803 round bales.
Secretary S. E. Weberstadt reports President W. B. Bizzell regrets missing the directors meeting due to college duties. He invites all Chamber of Commerce directors to the Friday 10 a.m. formal opening with the full student body. President J. M. Gordon plans a 9:30 a.m. directors meeting at the Chamber rooms before joining the opening ceremonies.
County Agent C. L. Benson and Sam E. Eberstadt attend the Millican community fair along with Young Home Demonstration Agent Miss Laura Belle Roten and District agents A. W. Buchanan and Miss Gertrude Blodgett. The event gathers local residents for demonstrations and activities.
The Three Star Show Company will open a picture show for colored people in the Sebesta building on Bryan Street next Saturday. H. Barlow and D. E. Gibson will run the show, with A. and M. College boys assisting.
Weather in Childress Texas improved after five days of continuous rain. The Red River reached its highest level in years. Cotton suffered hail damage in Hall and Armstrong counties while cattle ranges in the lower Panhandle were noted as in excellent shape by local ranchers.
Five men indicted by Governor Walton's Tulsa county military commission for mob violence and hooded activities were released in civil court after arranging a preliminary hearing. They are among 30 indicted by the military tribunal to date.
Norris Evans and Jake Hyde were held on 1500 bonds each after indictments for participation in masked bandit activity at the George Cook home on May 26. Trial set for October 2. Also freed were Marshall Moore and William Bills among others for alleged whipping acts. Habeas corpus for Ben Skies, Grover Skies, and Earl Sack continued until Thursday.
Vand Hays aged 25 was killed in Abilene Texas yesterday during a hunting trip when an accidentally discharged gun fired as a truck struck a rock in the road.
W. J. Coulter received a letter from his sister Mrs. Dona Carnes that has been on the road for two and a quarter years. Originating in Bryan on May 8, 1921, the missive was first sent to Mollendo Peru and, failing to reach him, kept following his movements until finally returned to the sender.
Mr and Mrs W B Lanham of College returned Wednesday afternoon from a trip to Oregon and California. He studied California co operative associations to aid Texas farmers and Citrus growers along the Rio Grande Valley. He found Western co operatives well established and Texas soil and climate suitable with lower land prices than California. He noted California climate as well advertised and observed the surf was too cold for swimming.
The article explains Cecil Rhodes founded a fund for Oxford studies to foster Anglo American understanding. It notes two scholarships per U S state grant 300 pounds yearly for three years to young men, detailing purpose and terms.
The J. J. Pressley family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during their time of trouble and bereavement.
The British reply to Secretary Hughes on a reciprocal ship liquor and rum running pact was received at the State Department and described as generally unsympathetic. Officials say London may raise the issue at the Imperial Conference and the move could still allow a twofold treaty to curb rum running and ease liquor shipments in foreign bottoms.
Mr and Mrs H R Brayton completed an eight week overland trip visiting San Antonio Olympian Canyon Valentine Sierra Blanco and El Paso. They spent most of the time in the Davis mountains where they viewed the proposed state park site and noted a new highway improving access. They described the area as rich in fruit with large orchards peaches white grapes and melons and met Prof A T Potts and Mr and Mrs M M Daugherty of College during their stay.
Miss Agnes Conway returns to C I A after summer vacation. She will be a senior and has been promoted to assistant dietitian in the college dining hall. She entered by examination with no high school credits and has earned a fine athletic and academic record.
The Girls Embroidery Club hosted a Friday evening gathering at Mr. W O Saunders residence on East 29th Street. Members and their young men guests enjoyed games and contests, punch, and sandwiches before vacation. Hostesses were Louise Martin Lilla Graham Bryan Pauline McCulloch Nina Ferguson Elizabeth Brogdon Susie Butler and Susie Mae Sanders. Invitations included Reed Mitchell Glynn Cloud James Robert Dunn George Butler James Pipkin Maurice Ferguson Allister Waldrop Charles Edge and Vergne Adams.
Jno Astin Perkins will attend Terrill school Dallas this term. Jack Franklin departs September 19 for College Station to re enter A and M. Miss Florence Perkins leaves Saturday for Virginia for a second term in Randolph Macon College.
A man needed three dollars for a Dayton ticket and had only a two dollar bill. He pawned it for a dollar fifty, met a friend who bought the pawn ticket for another dollar fifty, and thus secured the three dollars. The setup leaves who lost the dollar unclear.
Bryan friends mourn Mrs. Ruth Spann formerly Miss Ruth Cauthen who visited Lampasas with her father Jeff Cauthen. Mrs Spann planned to join her husband Ralph Spann in Chicago where he had entered a law firm. Notification came Tuesday that Spann had been accidentally shot and died. his body was brought back to Lampasas for funeral Thursday.
Kurten Texas September 14 elects James Lange to lead the Kurten Community Club for another year with promises of cooperation and achievement. Officers named include vice president Mrs Tal Tobias secretary Mae Conrad and program chair Mrs Will Henderson. County Agent Benson and home demonstration agent Laura Belle Roten offered guidance for the coming year with readings talks and a student trio on the program.
Troop No. 2 of Bryan Boy Scouts met at the Scout Home on College avenue with twenty in attendance. Scout master Horace Smith urged regular attendance and timed arrival with a ten cent fine for absence and five cents for tardiness. Later Troop 1 visited and discussed the football team, naming David Bunting captain.
In response to a telephone message that her brother was ill, Laura Belle Roten left early this morning in her car for Wharton County to be at his bedside. Friends express sympathy and wish him a speedy recovery.
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