Grass Fire at College Causes Five Thousand Dollar Loss
A grass fire at A and M College on Friday afternoon destroyed two cottages and damaged a third, with contents largely saved by student aid and rapid Bryan Fire Department response. The blaze started from yard fire used in house repairs and spread through the dry grass aided by strong winds. The Lanham and Taubenhaus families lost their homes while Bagley cottage was saved with water from fire trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lanham
J. J. Taubenhaus
A. and M. College
Bryan
J. B. Bagley
Jong Drouth
Lanham
Taubenhaus
Bagley
Bryan Fire Department
Bryan Department
Mangum Back at Edge School for Fourth Year
Prof. P. S. Mangum and wife return to Edge to teach again with Mrs. Mangum overseeing primary and home science while Prof. Mangum handles high school. Miss Bertie Risinger will head the intermediate department with Mrs. Daulphin assisting Lovelady, and Mrs. Daulphin also directs the music. The Edge school gains statewide recognition for boys and girls club work. Blue Ribbon Forty, state champions in 1922, and runner up in 1923. Rev. J. J. Tatum returned from Bruceville after assisting Free Baptist services, noting fine road conditions after light showers along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Mangum
Edge
Mangum
Bertie Risinger
Daulphin
Prof. Mangum
J. J. Tatum
Bruceville
Free Baptist Church
District Court Sets Civil and Criminal Dockets for September
The district court led by Judge W C Davis allocates two civil weeks and two criminal weeks in September with a non jury divorce docket this week. Upcoming Second Week lists cases including Allen Smith vs C R Wood and Thelma Broach vs M S Broach. Sixth Week blocks October dates for Rob Turner suit and Bryan College Traction Co dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
W. C. Davis
Allen Smith
C. R. Wood
Thelma Broach
M. S. Broach
L. D. Palermo
Peter Tremonte
Justice Court
Sarah Vasta Palermo
L. D
Ludwitke Kana
Jno
Kana
Laura Koppe
L. W. Routt
Annie L. Batte
T. R. Batte, Jr
A. K. Patterson
J. E. Edwards
Sam Washington
Commercial] Jewelry Co
Frank Braczyk
Carrie Johnson
Oscar Nelson
Robi. Turner
C. C. Carruthers
T. G. Frazze
Bryan College Traction Co
Democratic Drive Receives Early Local Contributions
Hon F L Henderson leads with a five dollar donation to the National Democratic Campaign Fund in Brazos county. Others followed with five dollar gifts to Mrs Lee J Rountree, county chairman, as the fund drive begins ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Henderson
Brazos County
Lee J. Rountree
Democratic Party
Athletic Council At A M Makes Regulations On Parking Cars
The Athletic Council proposes Kyle Field parking for football season with inside-field spaces on the Freshman Field north of the baseball stand. Cars park in rows toward the baseball stands rear with free space and a guarding attendant. The plan aims to ease congestion and serves all who choose to follow simple rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Field
Athletic Council
James Sullivan
Department of Physical Education
Houston
Dallas
Austin
Waco
Professors Lets Contract for College Park Residence
Prof D Scoates of A and M College agricultural engineering department has let the contract to Lone Star Construction Company for a handsome College Park residence. Excavation for basement and concrete foundation underway. The house will feature hot air furnace, real fireplace, reception hall, living room, dining room, sun parlor, kitchen and breakfast nook on the first floor. Upstairs include four bedrooms and a sleeping porch with ample closets. The same firm is remodeling Mrs R M Wilsons home at 3315 College Avenue and adding an extra apartment. Einard Stubee, architect, spent Thursday in Bryan and Hearne to oversee interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scoates
Agricultural Engineering Department
A. and M. College
Lone Star Construction Company
College Park
R. M. Wilson
College Avenue
Einard Stubee
Bryan
Hearne
Former Bryan Boy Joins Houston Amusement Co
A letter from S. R. Simpson formerly of Bryan but now manager of the Houston Amusement Park Inc. Houston expresses best wishes and notes his success in a new field. The message mentions incomplete lists and passes and invites Bryan friends to visit when in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
S. R. Simpson
Bryan
Houston Amusement Park, Inc
Houston
Simpson
Eberstadt Enjoying Vacation at Home in Jefferson Texas
Secretary S E Eberstadt writes from Jefferson Texas that he is not enjoying his vacation due to missing Eagle newspapers. He and his mother Anna Everstadt plan a fishing trip to Caddo Lake next week with a fast motor boat and a four AM departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Bryan
S. E. Eberstadt
Jeffersson
Texas
Anna Ever
Rainbow Order Installation At Temple Draws Large Crowd
The Bryan Assembly No 41 Order of the Rainbow installed officers for the coming quarter at the Masonic Temple. Miss Lalla Dean Randolph served as Worthy Advisor with Ethyl Walton installing. A full program of readings, solos, duets, and social hour followed the ceremony attracting a large local audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Bryan Assembly No. 41
Order of the Rainbow
Albert Buchanan
The
Assembly
Rainbow
Buchanan
Bryan Assembly
Bryan
Brazos County
Ethyl Walton
Lalla Dean Randolph
Wava Martin
Charity
Estelle Meyers
Hope
Eugenia Cochran
Eula Frances Dunn
Pauline McCulloch
Florence Means
Elliott Benson
Dorothy Graham
Mary Bess Mitchell
Katherine Mitchell
Love
Rita Kraft
Lucile Hensarling
Mae Walton
Mary Bolton
H. E. Randolph
M. M. Erskine
R. L. Brown
Brown
Jane Reynolds
Louise Martin
Mary Beth
Miss Beaumont
Ralphana Searcy
Rainbow Girls
Bryan Music Study Club Signs Real Artist Contract
The Bryan Music Study Club signed a booking agreement today for Miss Cecil Arden of the Metropolitan Opera Company to perform in Bryan on Friday October 31 at the Palace Theatre. Arden, a young American mezzo soprano, brings a clear sweet flexible voice with notable youth and charm praised by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Music Study Club
Bryan
Cecil Arden
Metropolitan Opera Company
Palace Theatre
Miss Arden
Metropolitan Opera Co
Baptist Church at College Station Has Great Day
The Baptist church of College Station reports its best day with almost 200 in Sunday school led by Rev. R. L. Brown. A children department opened with 21 at the first meeting, freshmen accounting for 98. A large B Y P U and preaching turnout saw 35 join. More joined on opening night than all of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church of
College Station
R. L. Brown
Charley Bobo Taken to Bryan Hospital for Appendicitis
Charley Bobo, formerly of Tabor and now residing in Hico Texas, was taken to Bryan Hospital for an appendicitis operation. He and his wife and children have been visiting the McCallums of Tabor, where Mr. Bobo has worked and will teach at Buffalo Gap this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bobo
Bryan Hospital
Tabor
Hico
Texas
Bobo
McCallums
McCallum
Buffalo Gap
Funeral service held for R. M. Nall in Bryan
The funeral for R. M. Nall, who died Wednesday at his home, was held Thursday at 4 p.m. from his residence with Dr. John A. Held officiating. A choir sang, a life sketch was given, and pallbearers and many friends paid tribute at the grave amid flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Nall
John A. Held
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Held
Jesus
Nall
George A. Adams
H. O. Boatwright
Ww. C. Boyett
John M. Lawrence
J. M. Ferguson
Jim James
J. W. Batts
A. W. Buchanan
Sam Cavitt
M. W. Sims
H. P. Dansby
T. C. Nunn
Walter Wipprecht
T. A. Adams
Curt Oliver
Frank Zubick
C. E. Jenkins
A. J. Buchanan
W. H. Oliver
Bernard Pos
Joe Groginski
C. E. Jones
J.D. Conlee
J. W. Hamilton
Jno
A. Moore
J. D. Jones
M. E. Wallace
M. G. Buchanan
B. P. Smith
Pythians Raise Funds for Girls Dormitory in Weath erford
A Texas statewide drive seeks donations to build a girls dormitory at the Knights of Pythias Home in Weatherford. Bryan Pythians target 2000 dollars with a committee including George A. Adams and F. L. Henderson. An orphan girl saved 34 dollars and has pledged it to the cause as the drive continues with two weeks of renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak McKenzie
W. O. Sanders
Robert Kellner
Injunction Suit Against Millican District Loses in District Court
The injunction suit by Millican district parties to halt a school bond election for building new schools and hiring more teachers failed in district court. County Attorney Oak McKenzie’s office provided the information. Defense was F. L. Henderson and Armstrong & Armstrong. Plaintiffs’ attorneys Judge W. S. Dean and W. S. Barron gave notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Oak McKenzie
F. L. Henderson
Armstrong & Armstrong
W S. Dean
Navasota
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Lions Club Pushes Parking Reform in Bryan
At a Bryan Lions Club meeting in the Episcopal parish basement, Tom Suber urged forming a committee to seek city action on street parking. The aim is safer backing and tighter space by marking parking lanes and targeting reduced accidents. Members Erskine Chambers Nunn named to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club of
Bryan
Episcopal Parish
Tom Suber
Searcy
M. M. Erskine
W. W. Chambers
Roy Nunn
Alma Robinson
Roy Danforth
Pat Newton
Lion Armstrong
J. W. Hall
Erskine
Dr. Searcy
Jess Cook
Jess Hensarling
Campaign fund contributions slow but ongoing drive gains support
W Wipprecht sends an unsolicited ten dollar contribution to Mrs Howell for the Democratic presidential campaign in Davis and Bryan counties. County Chairman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree praises voluntary giving and urges broader support as more donors respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W W. Wipprecht
W. S. Howell
Court House
Davis
Bryan
Lee J. Rountree
New Bungalow Under Construction at Union Hill for Dr Ehlinger
A second five room bungalow is being built east of the Country Club on the 40 acre tract owned by Dr. R B Ehlinger. The existing bungalow is rented and the new one, begun last Friday, will be the doctor’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
R. B. Ehlinger
Country Club
Ehlinger
Bryan Students Sail Toward Colleges for 1924 25 Terms
Bryan youths head to Brenau Harvard Princeton Sullins Baylor and more as the 1924 25 term opens. The list highlights Gene Edge Ward Mooring Nanne Waldrop Fran chelle Roberts and many others from Bryan seeking higher education across Georgia Texas Virginia and Louisiana. The community sends best wishes to all students pursuing college and school careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Gene Edge
Brenau Collee
Gainesville
Ward Mooring
Harvard University
W. H. Fuller
Princeton University
Nanne Shel Waldrop
Franchelle Roberts
Josephine Eden
William Allen
Southern Methodist University
William Amstrong
Mit Dansby
Norman Dansby
Jimmie Bunting
Bill Bethea
Bill Oliver
Allister Waldrop
Emory Franklin
M. College of Texas
Jones Schwartz Wedding Quiet at Parsonage
Jones and Schwartz were married Saturday night at 8 at the Christian parsonage with Rev. L Guy Ament officiating in a small ceremony attended by close friends. They left for a short wedding trip and will return to Bryan today. He works for the Texas Oil Company and she for the Sam B Wilson Woman's Department Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Parsonage
L. Guy Ament
Maurine Schwartz
W. T. Jones
Bryan
Jones
Texas Oil Company
Sam B. Wilson
Borozone Liquid and Powder Health Remedy Ad
An advertising notice touts Borozone liquid and powder as a rapid, safe wound healing treatment. It markets antiseptic liquid and healing powder with prices listed and sold by M H James Drug Co at two locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James Drug CO
Temple editor visits Bryan to praise scholarships for Weatherford lodge
O P Gresham editor of the Pythian Banner Knight and Texas K of P official notes Bryan chapter underwrites scholarships for Weatherford Lodge Orphanage inmates. He reports one local member funds a girl’s junior year while a Houston donor covered her freshman year. Weatherford school has graduated 150 students. Gresham has partnered with the Banner Knight for 21 of 40 years and is welcomed by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Gresham
Temple
Pythian Banner-Knight
Texas
K. of P
Bryan
Weatherford
Houston
Gresham
Banner-Knight
High School Notes Warned by Dallas Lecturer
Dallas state lecturer F C Lassette from Near East Relief visited Bryan on Monday and spoke at morning chapel on Making Good in Life. New bookkeeping tables and thirty armchairs added to ease congestion in the high school as the class appreciates the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Lassette
Near-East Relief
Dallas
Bryan
Miss Susie Sanders and Annie Vanderworth Enter Denton College
Miss Susie Mae Sanders and Miss Annie Vanderworth left last night for Denton to enroll in the College of Industrial Arts for the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Mae Sanders
Annie Vanderworth
Denton
College of Industrial Arts
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Prof
Mars. P. S. Mangum
Back Edge
Ren
Scoates
Bryan Boy
Houston Amusement CO
Eberstadt
Jefferson, Texas
Baptist Church AT
College
M. Nall
Pythians
RAI
Edith Sellers
N. 21St St
East St. Louis
Cardus
Baten Caroin
Earth
Geta
Creosone
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer CO
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