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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
2
A Taylor incident shows how extreme teasing can lead to tragedy as two foreigners endure torment for “fun.” The piece condemns such actions as unjust, unlawful, and a violation of liberties when they harm others or erode community justice.
A U S Treasury report contrasts taxes for roads and schools with last year’s spendings on nonessentials such as tobacco beverages theatres and movies candy jewelry firearms and more totaling 8 081 000 000. It argues half the allowance could pave roads between county seats.
Edwin Donaldson eight year old piano prodigy from Honey Grove travels with grandmother Mrs. J H Donaldson to Bryan. He performs at East Side School Friday then at A and M College Station Saturday night drawing encore requests and praise from local audiences.
Bryan honors Major L L McInnis a longtime A and M College of Texas teacher who has attended every fall opening since 1876 except missing the first year he arrived a month late. He has never missed a single opening in 48 years.
Two people died this afternoon when a car struck by the Southern Pacific Sunbeam Special at the iig s P crossing two miles south of College caused instant and near-immediate deaths. Fire crews rushed the victims to Bryan undertaking parlors. the deceased were believed to be Mr and Mrs J W Williams of Mechanics Avenue Bryan en route to Brenham to visit sons. The engine pilot suffered belly damage and the train halted for repairs.
Jno W Williams age 53 and wife 52 buried in Madison county in a large Sunday funeral held after a rail accident two miles south of College Station. Rev C B Bounds presided at Willow Hole burial. pallbearers from Bryan Carpenters Union and McCulloch Gordon Co undertakers. Williams survivors include two sons and two daughters. Williams family details extend to North Zulch Brenham Bedias and Iola. Mrs Rice and brothers listed among Williams family.
Joe Fezzino and Miss Salvaggio wed at 9 AM Saturday September 19 at St. Anthony's Bryan with Rev Basil Bravi officiating. About 200 to 300 relatives and friends attended the rainbow bridal party in colorful costumes.
District Judge W C Davis opened the September Brazos County session in Bryan with a grand jury and a lengthy charge stressing the need to curb vice as 3 000 students return to school. He urged enforcement of laws against crime, liquor traffic, and election integrity, naming Henry Kurten as grand jury foreman.
The auditorium was filled at 10 o'clock for the opening program at the colored school in Bryan. Principal E A Kemp urged loyalty, cheerfulness, and study, while Rev Rhodes from Birmingham emphasized home training and parental cooperation. Registration showed 331 pupils present with class-by-class totals and a note that classification progresses with hard work to begin next week.
The following is a list of the men selected to serve as grand jurors to investigate conditions in Brazos county and to return bills of indictment where they deem the evidence sufficient to secure a conviction, with Henry Kurten serving as foreman. Joe Locke, E. M. Francis, Albert Payne, Fletcher Pool, Henry Kurten, Evander Hensarling, Walter Holmes, Albert Goodman, T. C. Wade, Jim Jones, Hubert James, Douglas Peters. The grand jury retired to its rooms shortly after 10 o'clock and immediately began to hear witnesses.
A county leader urges full cooperation to root out vice and enforce liquor and gambling laws. He calls for investigations and indictments where evidence supports action, stressing vigilance, constitutional duties, and the duty to uphold free institutions and public safety.
The Free Baptist church in Bryan held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening and reappointed Rev. C. B. Thompson as pastor for the coming year, his sixth in the role. Reports indicate active community involvement and overall good church condition.
Bryan readers learn Chambers-Wilson Motor Co. foreman Mr. Fender completed Ford’s Houston training on the improved type cars. The course covered chassis changes, all steel bodies, and enhanced brakes and trim, promising better in shop service across the state.
Dallas reports state that the S M U attack will be built around Christopher Cortemeglia the powerful Wop this year but this may be a smoke screen to hide the prowess of another star. Cortemeglia played a few games last year but showed form mainly against Texas University. He is a slow starter who can be a spark once he gets going. The S M U team is described as the conference dark horse.
Jinx Tucker in Waco News Tri describes Bob Berry as a speedy quarterback with strong defensive skills and potential to win the berth again this year. He notes Berry’s past fumbles on punts but praises his ability to return the oval and lead the offense if he catches high spirals.
Local notice offers 200 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Miss Josephine Palasoto in Brazos county around May 380. The reward money is held in escrow at Marlin National Bank, Marlin, Texas, for this purpose only, signed P Palasoto.
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