Bryan Schools Face Strong Football Outlook This Fall
The Bryan schools push for a top football season as Allen Academy, led by coach Firth and returning stars Jenkins and McClintock, recruits 26 players with new assistant Charles Hudson. Manager plans a schedule and aims for a faster, more formidable lineup than in years past.
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Bryan
Allen Academy
Firth
Charles Hudson
Allen
Jenkins
McClintock
Fleet
Boriskie
Slaughter
DeLafosse
House
Myers
Armstrong
Seale
Spencer
Shelton
Howard
W. Howard
Diamon
Weaver
Crenshaw
Newman
Cone
Cline
Hammond
Groginski
Hall
Derden
Graham
PD. Jenkins
Field Marshal French Praises Lee and Jackson in AP Interview
Sir John French tells Frederick Palmer that Jackson equals Cromwell in martial leadership and Lee stands as the greatest American general. He lauds Jackson’s energy and Cromwell like zeal and places Lee above all in judgment and steadiness.
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South
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Sir John French
Frederick Palmer
Associated Press
Jackson
Cromwell
Lee
Bryan Baptist Academy starts football season with slow practice
Coach Stark says the Bryan Baptist Academy football squad is slow to begin practice but will provide forecasts on the team’s quality in the field this fall after a few more days of work.
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Stark
Bryan Baptist Academy
Steep Hollow School Sets 1915 Opening Day
Steep Hollow school, the county’s sole rural school, will begin the 1915 16 session Monday. Most schools plan October 4 openings, while a few have not chosen dates. Harvey school will delay until its new building is finished.
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Steep Hollow
Harvey
Independent Spirit Praised by Dallas Times Herald
The Dallas Times Herald extols the Union as indivisible postwar, praising Southern leaders as exemplary and comparing Americans to knights of legend. It lauds Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson as ideal figures, claiming history shows no force able to rend the nation.
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Galahads
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Dallas Times- Herald
Superintendent Trussell Honored by Wise County Teachers
Wise County teachers praised Superintendent Trussell for organizing a regional institute with speakers from state departments and local physicians. They funded future institutes and presented him a leather traveling bag at the close. His prior work at Wellborn, Brazos County, is remembered by local teachers and friends.
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Wise County
Trussell
Decatur
Wellborn
Brazos County
Luza and Hanus Tie The Knot At St. Josephs Church
John Luza and Fannie Hanus of Brazos County were married at 9 this morning in St. Josephs Catholic Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. B. Gleissner. A large crowd of friends and family offered congratulations.
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John Luza
Fannie Hanus
Brazos County
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Train Smashes Wagon and Team on Old Crossing
A northbound Houston and Texas Central passenger train wrecked a wagon and a team of mules owned by Mike Wisoski near the old water tank crossing two miles below College around 1 o clock. The driver escaped with slight injuries as the engine struck the wagon on a slight curve. Wisoski, about 40, a Polander and son-in-law of Jacob Putz, had been hauling wood to College and was returning home. The accident drew concern from friends who hope for a safe recovery.
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Houston & Texas Central
Mike Wisoski
College
Wisoski
Jacob Putz
Moretine Family’s Rise From Immigrant Pioneers to Johnson County Landowners
Angelo Moretine his wife Teresa and six children arrived in Holden Missouri 26 years ago with six silver dollars and limited English. Once herdsmen near Mount Tomale they now own 350 acres in Johnson County valued at about 35000 dollars, plus livestock equipment and bank money as a successful farming family.
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Angelo Moretine
Teresa
Holden
Moretines
Mount Tomale
Johnson County
Fair notes show strong support for October town fair
After canvassing for premiums the committee reports excellent success and unanimous local support. The premium list will be published soon and the amusement committee promises varied displays. Races look promising and jockeys are in high demand as many boys seek the job.
Secretary McKnight Promised Mule Race Riding Stunt
Before confirming the race committee appointment he was assured entry to the mule race for a riding stunt. He believes his skills will allow him to perform the old boyhood stunt again.
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McKnight
Stockholders Elect Officers At Eagle Printing Company Meeting
The Eagle Printing Company held its annual meeting to elect directors E H Astin C M Cole George A Adams C F Jenkins M E Wallace and A J Buchanan. Directors then chose C E Jenkins as president A J Buchanan as vice president and editor M E Wallace as vice president and manager George A Adams as secretary treasurer A D Graham as assistant manager and formed an executive committee of M E Wallace C M Cole and George A Adams.
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the Eagle Printing Company
E. H. Astin
C. M. Cole
George A. Adams
C. F. Jenkins
M. E. Wallace
A. J. Buchanan
C. E. Jenkins
A. D. Graham
Jerseys to Lead Brazos County Livestock Show Interest
Unusual interest shown in the livestock department with eight Jerseys groomed for the show. Officials expect the department to be the largest ever exhibited in Brazos County.
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Brazos County
Immigrant farmer glad he came to America
A Farm and Fireside feature highlights an immigrant farmer who expresses satisfaction with his decision to pursue a life in the United States. The page presents a concise excerpt from his account detailing early challenges and eventual successes in farming.
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America
Little Boy Hurt After Fall From Cotton Compress Platform
Master J. D. Martin Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Martin, was badly hurt yesterday afternoon when he fell from the cotton compress platform and struck his forehead on a railroad tie, cutting a deep gash above the left eye. He required one or two stitches and was resting nicely at last report.
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J. D. Martin Jr
J. D. Martin
Riverside trustee announces district school opening dates
John Kosarek of Riverside, trustee in school district No. R1, informs The Eagle that Goodson and Fountain schools open Monday October 4 and Smetana school opens Monday October 11. Patrons and pupils will govern themselves accordingly.
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John Kosarek
Riverside
Eagle
Goodson
Fountain
Smetana
Real Estate Transfer From Adams to Lawler in Bryan
A. Semones Adams transfers a fractional part of block 203% in Bryan to Jordan T. Lawler for a $500 consideration. The deed records a real estate transfer detailing a single parcel and buyer, with no other parties or conditions noted.
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A. Semones Adams
Jordan T. Lawler
City of Bryan
Question on ministers and preaching happiness in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati Enquirer query muses why some ministers wear a long face while preaching eternal happiness. The remark reflects a humorous take on clergy mood versus message.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Edwin Knowes
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