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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
3
A negro girl driving a car believed not to own it overturned the vehicle on College road after 2 PM with two negro children aboard. She declined to identify herself or the children and refused medical help. The item reads like a public notice ad for Herbine with medical claims.
An old advertisement touts 666 as a cure for constipation biliousness headaches colds and la grippe claiming rapid relief and multiple health benefits from a single remedy.
A three-county institute for the negro teachers of Brazos Robertson and Grimes counties will run from December 17 to 21. Prof. W L Hughes of Texas A and M College rural education department will conduct the program. Publication of the schedule will follow. all negro teachers are urged to attend.
Miss Rosa Belle Kromer daughter of Mr and Mrs J P McNair of Wellborn wed Earnest Robinette of Goose Creek in a Sept 22 ceremony at the McNair home conducted by Rev J J Pipkin. The event featured fern and rose decor a shower bouquet and a reception. The couple planned residence in Goose Creek Texas with Houston as a future trip destination. Out of town guests included families from Millican College Station and Bryan.
A short druggist advertisement extols White's Cream Vermifuge as the best defense against tape worms. It claims one or two doses restore health and lists a price of 35 cents, noting availability at all druggists.
Dr J N Goodwin specializes in internal medicine and diseases of children. Office in Smith Building with available contact numbers 498 for office and 295 for residence.
Over 5000 crockery pieces offered at low prices 5c to 25c. Sets of six cup and saucer or plates for 90c, galv wash tubs 75c 89c, galvanized buckets 35c 39c, granite buckets 49c, dish pans 35c 65c, large granite pots 26c 50c, pudding pans 10c 20c, milk cups 2 for 25c, tin wash pan 10c 15c. Remember the place the ORIGINAL Racket Store.
The Methodist commission met at College Tuesday and unanimously recommended the re appointment of Rev King Vivion as pastor of the Methodist Tabernacle. They plan to push funds to pay off construction debt and to build a parsonage as membership, currently 120, is expected to double next Sunday. Meanwhile Liquid Borozone is marketed for wounds with 30c 60c and 1 20 price points.
Brazos County grand jury adjourned after a three day session reporting 40 charges reviewed with 24 felonies and one misdemeanor returned true bills. They set October 1 for trial starts and praised county officers for enforcing the Sunday closing law while urging equal enforcement. Members listed include E A Peters foreman and J W Hall among others. W S Mial of Brazos Bottom was in Bryan on Saturday.
An advert claims 666 cures malaria chills dengue and bilious fever by destroying germs with a single remedy. It markets quick relief and broad efficacy for various tropical illnesses.
An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a safer alternative to ordinary calomel for liver cleansing. It claims rapid relief from torpid liver, stimulating liver and kidneys without nausea or gripe, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt by tomorrow.
James Huggins and Tom Ayres, prominent Tabor youths, join Bryan High School. They have strong records in athletics and literature, and the community notes the loss to Tabor and gain for Bryan High.
The Methodist Philathea Sunday School class met at Mrs. S. E. Eberstadt home. Mrs. J. N. Goodwin was elected teacher, with O. O. Henderson as president and H. R. Brayton as vice president. Nell Cole became second vice president, S. E. Eberstadt the treasurer, and John Seeley Caldwell the secretary. Dana Carnes was appointed class reporter. A social half hour followed with grape juice and angel food cake refreshments.
The Brazos County Baptist Auxiliary holds its annual meeting at Bryan First Baptist October 11 to 14. Dr J C Hardy president of Baylor College Belton will preach opening sermon October 11. Mrs J E Williamson Austin will speak on organized work in the Master's kingdom. Public welcome.
Arnold Thompson aged 1 year 10 months son of Mr and Mrs W Thompson of College Avenue died at 6 30 p m Monday. Funeral arrangements set for today at Willow Hole Cemetery.
The Bryan D O K K club met Monday at 8 at Kaufman’s Cafe and served a fine banquet to twelve members I Maniloff Jeff Cole M F Dansby Dick Fain J F Barr E Y Harpole Guy F Boyett L E Morehead G D Brown c 3 Beckwith Sam Kaufman and P A Tardy. Plans included resuming the monthly luncheon and inviting wives or guests at the October meeting and starting a campaign to recruit new members for the fall Houston ceremonial in November.
For skin eruptions rash chafed skin prickly heat chigger bites and stings of poisonous insects this liniment provides relief. Three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle sold nationwide by retailers.
Livergard touted as superior laxative that pleases all ages and keeps the old young. Lungardia claimed best for coughs colds sore throat and deep lingering coughs. Lungardia Co Dallas Texas sells through druggists.
Modern medicine touts Calotabs as a safer easier calomel tab let. One Calotab at bedtime promises a good night and a cleansed system by morning without taste griping or salts. Sold in sealed packs 35 cents large family 10 cents small size. druggists refund if not delighted.
The Country Club directors report stock memberships transferred and approved. New associate members for A and M school nine months are listed. Travis B. Bryan elected financial secretary. Several arrears pay up, new member status granted, and a membership circular promised. A baby elixir advertisement follows.
Mrs Lavinia McConnico wife of A D McConnico died in San Francisco California on September 24 while visiting her daughter Mrs Hattie Ward and son Sam. Buried in Bryan City Cemetery after funeral services in San Francisco. Mr McConnico previously lived in Bryan and Houston where he died. her remains were returned for burial.
L S Ross Chapter U D C will hold a Tuesday afternoon meeting October 2 at 4 with Mrs R H Harrison as hostess. Officers for the coming year will be elected and delegates from Bryan chapter to the State Convention at Belton Baylor College October 23 24 will be chosen.
Eight men labeled as assault with prohibited weapons face trial for flogging Manuel Moon, a disabled ex-soldier, near Bryan on August 28. Indicted by the Brazos county grand jury are D. E. Wright L. Z. Jones William Scott M. T. Jones Tom Thompson Aubrey Thompson H. H. Buffalo and J. F. Fletcher who claims to be a missionary Baptist preacher. They have been out on bond since arrest. trial date not set.
The Lions Club held an enthusiastic weekly meeting in Bryan with songs and short talks plus good eats. Lion Lamar Jones led the program and Henry Locke and M M Erskine joined as new members. Attendees included R L Brown C R Gardner J Coulter Smith Wm N Shell M L Jones Jess M Cook J M Bullock Jr O J Parks W K Gibbs Pat Newton C A Searcy Willard Chambers R V Armstrong and Tom G Suber.
Miss Frances Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Taylor of East Bryan and a 1922 Bryan High School graduate wed Leroy Birdwell of Port Arthur employed by the Texas Company. Dr John A Held officiated at the pastor's home in an informal ceremony attended by the bride’s sisters Verna Taylor and Mrs Charles Andrews and others. the couple left by the 2 55 train for Port Arthur.
At the close of Rush Week on September 22 at State University Austin Bryan pledges include Kappa Kappa Gamma with Miss Gertrude Sims and Miss Patti Sims, and Pi Beta Phi with Miss Elaine Bizzell in College Station.
Children discovered a newly born baby in the cloak room of St Josephs Parochial School. Sheriff Morehead suspects the infant, possibly Italian, was placed there alive earlier by a driver with a mule and buggy, died likely from the cold. The body is prepared for burial at the poor farm.
Mrs J E Astin and Miss Juliett Castles have returned from a long tour of Europe. They traveled from Waco with the Armstrong party and visited Sweden Denmark France Germany Rome and Paris. They saw Volstead in Sweden and noted German prices, French wartime devastation, and Rome’s enduring antiquity.
The October term schedule lists cases before the district court including transportation of intoxicating liquor forgery arson burglary and felony theft. Defendants include R E Lee Thurman Crenshaw Eddie Berry Joe Castoria Oscar Bowen A J Martin Ed Brown D E Wright and others with dates October 1 through October 11. The jury for the week has been dismissed.
Rev. J. B. Gleissner received a letter from Rev. M. J. Leahy formerly pastor of St Anthony Church now in Texas City. He went to Ireland in June for his father’s death and his mother’s illness, and reports his mother’s condition has improved. Bryan parishioners will read with interest.
W B Burns of Iola Grimes County visited Bryan Tuesday trading among merchants and buying poultry products from Brazos County poultrymen. He plans to enter the poultry industry on a large scale with 20 hens as the goal for his farm.
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