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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

7

Personal mentions fill Bryan social page

The Saturday column lists numerous residents and visitors in Bryan including Frank Fickey from Cedar Creek W J Andrews Union Hill T A Towler Benchley and others visiting for business or pleasure. Many families travel between Bryan Houston Waco Dallas and beyond with relatives and friends noted.

Frank Fickey Cedar Creek W. J. Andrews Union Hill T. A. Towler Benchley Bryan N. M. McDougald Charlton H. Storey Orsicana B. Fisk Wright Sue Monte Ne Ark Corrie Suber Robert Eason Atlanta Bert Adams Jewett A. D. Alexander Ennis J. F. Stuart Lena Belle San Antonio Olivia Suber Kurten L. J. Kestler Waco Onie Stallings Near Tabor Houston C. M. Woodfin Brinkley H. B. McDowell GC. H. Gardner Lucy Harrison Marlin Aline Freeman Marion Brockman C. A. Searcy Joe B. Walker Alexander J. W. Sheppard Tabor Will Riley Reliance Charley Presnal Cy Koontz Henry Koontz Zack Horace Beard Edge D. Mike Ruby Walker Cottonwood Sam Houston Normal Huntsville J. D. Battle Millican Wellington Brink Corpus Christi The Cotton Grower United Cotton Growers Association Eagle J. B. Bagley J. C. Nagle College J. H. Wilcox J. L. Cobb W. FE. Sampson New Mexico Charles S. Gainer Beaumont Jack Gordon John Collins

Professor Hargett to preach at Bryan Christian Church

Friday notes Prof A J Hargett of Texas Christian University Fort Worth will arrive in Bryan tomorrow night and speak at both morning and evening services. The Brazos county Red Cross health chair Mrs John T Hanway has returned from Dallas study of state wide campaigns. Several local residents are listed with visits and duties including U C V sponsor Miss Mary Barron and others.

J. H. Galbreath Texas A. B. Ewing Mr. Galbreath A. and M. College J. W. Mathis Steep Hollow M. B. Easters Kurten J. D. Jones Clyde Goen John T. Dyess Harvey Rebecca Franks Marlin L. 0. Wilkerson J. Harris Harris School House Rufus Meekins Calvert W. J. Meads W. C. Wilcox Navasota W. J. Pico J. J. Mulhall A. Hensarling J. L. Hensarling Wellborn Jim Sawyer Millican Bryan Mabel Wilcox Dallas Albert Worley Ruth Lawler New Orleans Sophia Newcomb College Donnie Mae Carroll Ross McAlpine Beaumont Minnie McAlpine L. H. White Houston W. A. Chisholm First Baptist Church E. A. Sample George P. Edge W. R. Goen E. H. P. Baine Bryan Hospital West 25Th Street W. D. Stallings Alexander J. H. White Vixon P. S. Mangum T. H. Kilpatrick Rockdale W. P. Connelly Austin Mrs. Connelly Mr. Connelly the Eagle H. L. McKnight Nacogdoches Lee J. Rountree W. M. Kelly Austin Avenue East Side Albert Bullock Bullock Sinclair Oil Company A. J. Wagner Marjorie Andrey Lillian Wagner Galveston W. A. Harford Gus Gerson W. A. Smith J. S. Crismore M. J. Cochran Livingston H. N. Cochran Myrtle Wilkes Abilene Ernest Elliott C. G. Cruger Virgil Iola M. F. Houston Allen Academy Joe Long Hempstead Louella Greenwood W. F. Odom J. Holigan Holligan R. Burns Grimes County A. Robinson Minter Springs Willie Norville Douglas Houston Lottie Hughes Caldwell W. L. Houston M. Morgan William Duckworth A. W. Kinnard Ross Priddy Edwin Crenshaw Southern Methodist University George A. Long Mildred Newton Ruth Cannon Lois Bethea Stangle Ashburn Benning Brazos River S. H. Brockman Elmer Brockman Leona Simpson McDuff Simpson Sid Simpson Harold Sanders Charley Myers Metropolitan Business College Kr. A. Harrison Mabel Castles Harrison Waco D. B. Cofer Sara Allen Cofer F. B. Mistrot W. A. Withers Allen Smith J. T. Swanson C. W. Hughes Alice Conroy Margarette Conroy A. Berger San Antonio Temple Freda J Gelber J. Groginski Joe B. Walker A. S. Ware West 28Th Street F. N. Brett Chicago Godyear Tire Company Fannie J. Garth Brett Reagan Washington, D. C Emma Rigby Lucian B. Maddox Maddox Kate Wilcox H. E. Carter Brownsville Robert Maddox Mr. Maddox Miami Florida M. A. Miller Annie Elenor Eagle A. J. Hargett Texas Christian University At Fort Worth Christian Church John T. Hanway Brazos County Red Cross Ruby Cargill Joe Burt J. W. Rawls Thompson Creek W. W. Fife Sam James L. H. Lafevre Mary Barron United Confederate Veteran’s Convention J. L. Cobb Tabor Walter Wipprecht Nanne Shell Waldrop Hearne M. L. Crenshaw J. S. Symms G. G. Loftin Brazos Bottom Ado Morgan Cross FE. Bullock C. J. Chastain BY. P. U J. L. Wallace Franklin Lois Pipkin

Death of John N. Farquhar in San Angelo

John N. Farquhar of San Angelo died at his home on Thursday morning at 1 50 due to tetanus from a facial wound. Born 1848 in Brazos county, he was 72 and a longtime Wellborn resident. Survived by his wife, five sons Floyd Sweetwater Francis Ranger Charlie Cisco Will El Paso Grover Akron Ohio and a sister Mrs Johnnie Donnell Belton.

John N. Farquhar San Angelo North Angelo Mr. Farquhar Brazos County Wellborn Fife Floyd Farquhar Sweetwater Francis Farquhar Ranger Charlie Farquhar Cisco Will Farquhar el Paso Grover Farquhar Akron Ohio Johnnie Donnell Belton

Dick Griffin Promoted Building Inspector

W R Griffin appointed by City Manager Roark to succeed resigning P J Nagle as building inspector. Griffin is a contractor and architect with strong recommendations from contractors and architects. Reared in Bryan as son of Mr and Mrs W W Griffin, he married Ellen Franklin. The Griffins have lived in Orange and will move to Beaumont after the promotion.

Dick Griffin W. R. Griffin Roark P. J. Nagle Griffin Beaumont W. W. Griffin Ellen Franklin Bryan Mr. Griffin Orange

Wellborn Visitors Mrs Dampier and Children

Mrs J D Dampier and her children visited the city yesterday afternoon from Wellborn and returned home on the afternoon train.

J. D. Dampier Wellborn

Extra Specials on Dress Gingham and Fabrics

Waka offers 5000 yards of gingham at 32 1 2c 29 1 2c and 25c per 500 yards red tick 25c 500 yards heavy shirting 32 1 2c ladies rib vest 72 1 2c 59c drawers at same price men’s 1.50 undershirts and drawers 1.19 boys and girls union suits 1.25 to 65c each plus men’s sweaters 1.25 to 2.50 as bargains.

Suten Adele Gin

Big Value Mens and Boys Furnishings on Second Floor

A retail feature advertises a large line of men, boys, and children's clothing with low prices. It highlights silk dress shirts at 2.65, Madras shirts 2.25, work shirts under 1.50, and heavy overalls plus wool suits. A new department offers sanitary pawn broker’s coats and cloaks, claiming 2500 pieces and prices far lower than rivals.

Mae Boys

United Daughters of the Confederacy Meet at Goodwin Home

L S Ross Chapter No 100 U D C met Friday afternoon at Mrs Mattie Smiths home hosted by Mrs Goodwin and granddaughter Miss Martha Goodwin. President Crenshaw opened the meeting with minutes finances reported by treasurer Myres and committees drafted memorial resolutions for two deceased members Parks and Smith. Delegates were chosen for the State Convention in Bryan and the National Convention in Asheville North Carolina. Officers elected included Taliaferro president Cole vice president Higgs secretary Smith treasurer Buchanan historian Webb Howell registrar and Cline parliamentarian. A program on Hood s Brigade led by Cline followed the meeting.

S. Ross Mattie Smith J. N. Goodwin Goodwin Martha Goodwin E. W. Crenshaw Bryan United Daughters of the Confederacy W. G. Taliaferro P. S. Park Mee Albert Buchanan Asheville N. C Ida Shepard Ida Barriers Beaumont

Event notes from a social gathering at the Park

A fragment describes Miss Vivian Howell hosting a program at the Park with a sketch of Mrs. Caroline Meriweather Goodlet and music by Miss Martha Goodwin. A refreshment course of salad, sandwiches and iced tea followed the program.

Vivian Howell Caroline Meriweather Goodlet P. 3 Park Martha Goodwin

Country Club Admits Three New Members

Three new members have been elected to the Brve i Country Club Capt. W. H. H. Morris May the Ashburn and E. O. Siecke all of the A. and M. College Work on the light and power line is progressing satisfactorily and is expected to be in operation in ten days The club house is nearing completion and one more month will see it finished if there is no interruption from short ness of labor.

Brve i Country Club W. H. H. Morris May Ashburn E. O. Siecke A. and M. College

Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Coulter Estate

The County Court of Brazos County Texas appointed W J Coulter and H T Coulter as executors of the estate of J W Coulter. Debtors are urged to settle and creditors to present claims at the executors residences in Bryan Texas and Rockdale Texas by August 16 1920.

Brazos County Texas J. W. Coulter W. J. Coulter Bryan H. T. Coulter Rockdale Milam County A. D Jd. W. Coulter

Wellborn Resident C L Baker Among City Visitors

C L Baker of Wellborn was counted among visitors seen in the city today as local residents noted his presence during daytime activity.

C. L. Baker Wellborn

Remodeling at Union barber shop building

The Union barber shop building is being remodeled. A new partition wall divides the front space and a second story access is removed. The barber space is reduced while room is created for another business. Sam Kaplan tailor shop will move into the new room.

Union Barber Shop

New Man Here In War On Mosquitoes

Dr. W. C. Park of the State Health department is sent to Bryan to lead the mosquito campaign. He praises drainage work, plans oiling and fish to eradicate pests, and vows to rid Bryan of mosquitoes. Inspectors conduct a house to house canvass urging public cooperation.

W. C. Park State Health Department Bryan Hardenburg Park

Sheriff Snow Death Tied to Local Sheriff Friendship

Sheriff Joe Snow of Brazoria County was shot during an arrest attempt and died. He was a close friend of Sheriff L E Morehead of this city who learned of the tragedy with deep distress. Oscar Beasley, the alleged killer, was indicted for murder and later hanged by a mob of about 300 men after abducting him from jail.

Morehead Joe Snow Brazoria County L. E. Morehead Sheriff Snow Oscar Beasley L. R. Johnson Beasley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ferguson Crossing Nava River Eagle of Ice G. H. Echols Behrman Navy Josephus Daniels Algiers Henry Paulham Paris Belshazzar George A. Smith A.hairston C. K. Fontaine Houston Tidwell Philip Levine Josephine F. Summerville R. Lloyd O. L. Andrews W. S. Mill B. F. Lemon Sidney Lawless Kurt M. Bonneville Ourself Shoe Department L. S .Ross Country Club
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