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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
1
A reader argues that state schools like A and M College and the University of Texas show wholesome athletic standards, with athletes earning modest pay. He warns denominational schools may corrupt sport by paying athletes $60 to $100 monthly and offering jobs to influence performance.
A Senate resolution by Senator Tom Pollard charges UT with charging admission fees above a $30 limit and notes payments to an attorney for advice to the Attorney General's Department. It references Breckenridge Hall a dormitory later used as an office and cites Colonel George Breckenridge who established a trust fund for the building.
Manila reports a joint session of the Senate and House unanimously adopting a resolution demanding immediate absolute and complete independence for the islands. The move reflects broad nationalist pressure and calls for swift decolonization.
Carl Wipprecht departs today for Philadelphia to attend a district deputies meeting as deputy grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge for South Texas. He earns a Sesqui Centennial Exposition trip and will then go to Detroit for the Dairy Show and to Portland to escort a $1000 Jersey bull from the St Mawes line to Texas. He will be away several weeks.
Rev. Hugo Roitsch pastor of the Lutheran Church at Kurten and his son Arnold visited Bryan en route to Houston for a circuit meeting. They aim to raise 9 million dollars for the church over three years, 3 million annually. Roitsch, a 1912 A and M College alumnus in agriculture, plans a mission at the college and will be away about two days.
Austin Sept 29 Reinzi Mel ville Johnston former senator and Houston newspaperman was honored by the Thirty ninth legislature in a memorial presented by Senator Charles Murphy of Houston. The memorial was adopted.
Mrs M K Thornton Jr and her children of College will leave Friday for a month's visit to relatives and friends in Mississippi and Alabama. They will first stay with Mr Thornton's parents in Poplarville, then visit Mrs Ramsey in Russellville, Alabama before returning to College around November 1 accompanied by Mrs Ramsey who will winter there.
Kurten Lutheran Church schedules Sunday October 3 services at Zions Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. An English evening service at 8 o'clock will be preached by Rev. Hugo Roitsch. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs M R Bentley names county chairmen for the Children s Founders Roll in the 6th Congressional District. Appointments include Hill Hillsboro Limestone Miss Phrone Ward Mexia Madison Mrs Gale Randolph Madisonville Free Stone Mrs Homer E Tirey Teague Milam Mrs Annie Grace Drake Rockdale Navarra Mrs Mamie Downard Peck Corsicana Robertson Mrs Robert C Allen Hearne Brazos Mrs Ralph Howell Bryan. Local groups urged to cooperate to enroll Confederate Veterans and fund Stone Mountain Memorial, uniting North and South.
Governor Ferguson submitted a bill to create the Twelfth Court of Civil Appeals at Greenville during the special session. The measure, introduced by Senator Moore and Representative Dinkle, covers Hunt to Henderson counties including Hunt, Collin, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Grayson, Rains, Wood, Fannin, Delta, Hopkins and Henderson.
Bryan friends report Mrs W F Gibbs is doing nicely at Bryan Hospital after a serious operation yesterday. She had been ill at home for weeks and is expected to begin improving now. Many friends wish her a speedy return to health and strength.
Charles W. Bryan, brother of the late William J. Bryan and former Democratic vice presidential candidate, campaigns for Nebraska governor in a bid seen as a step toward a presidential nomination. He faces Republican Governor Adam McMullen in a daily speaking scramble, with both predicting a 50,000 vote majority.
Old time residents of Steep Hollow Brazos county plan to attend the Brazos County Singing Convention at the community church on Sunday October 3. The rural community is among Brazos county’s oldest and many former residents now live across Texas and beyond. The event marks thirty years of gathering to renew acquaintances and friendships amid fall weather.
E. R. Bryant, manager of the J. C. Penney Co. store, left last night for Kansas City to make purchases for the local Bryan store. Kansas City serves as the buying center for the Penny stores group including the Bryan unit.
Hon Law Henderson local attorney spoke at the Knights of Pythias Bryan lodge in a first of five monthly educational talks. He traced time from the beginning to Roman times as Marvin Bird well requested Judge J T Maloney introduce the speaker. A large crowd attended and refreshments followed.
Bryan chamber details homecoming activities for October 15 to 17 at A and M College and discusses how Bryan will host visitors. John M. Lawrence defends Brazos county cotton grading methods against Dallas News errors. Allen Academy seeks return of loaned instruments to fund new ones. Eberstadt reports twelve advertising propositions in hand with several indorsed or rejected.
Vera Cruz reports a hurricane that damaged coast area, with no deaths but property losses estimated around 2.5 million dollars. Restoration work begins after the storm, which hit the region yesterday.
The Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association was formed at Bohemian Lodge hall to provide mutual coverage against fire lightning hail and storm. Officers elected include Jakub Sramek president Cc J Jancik vice president Frank Zubik secretary Albert Novak treasurer and HH T Schovajsa L J Puty and Joe Sosolik trustees. Monthly meetings are set for the second Tuesday evening.
Cameron reports Charles L. Sprague 24 of Luling Texas fell 80 feet from an oil derrick at Battwell No 1 Riverside farm seven miles south of the city He died instantly and his body will be sent from Hearne to his parents in Luling this afternoon.
J Webb Howell, manager of the local oil mill, urges farmers to quit selling cotton seed at current prices. He says seed products are undervalued, market prices fall with a looming 16 million bale crop, and aggressive selling depresses demand. He calls for a pause to rethink attitudes to stabilize prices.
J. T. Maloney secretary announces the Home Benefit Association of Bryan will add 2,000 members soon with each membership including a free subscription to the Bryan Weekly Eagle. President J. E. Covey leads the organization as local residents Mrs. Nelson Dulaney and Mrs. W. S. Higgs travel to Temple for a short visit.
Word reached Bryan of the sudden death of W. R. Ettle at his plantation home in the Brazos Valley After saddling his horse and riding to the plantation gin about 530 am his horse returned riderless and his body was found near the gun Dr P M Raysor of Bryan arrived but he was dead Ettle born December 27 1879 in Palquemine Parish Louisiana aged 47 years 8 months 28 days He grew up in Bryan married Lelia Gentry ten years ago and they lived on the Ettle plantation Survived by widow one brother John F Ettle of Bryan three sisters Mrs George Hadley Miss Christine Ettle and Mrs J A McNeal of Bay City Out-of-town relatives and pallbearers listed with funeral planned for Saturday at 430 pm
District court will convene in Bryan Monday morning under county attorney Oak McKenzie. The court remains in session for two weeks to try criminal cases, mostly felonies, with three murder trials among about 30 docketed cases.
Cotton futures gain 25 to 30 points with local spot prices quoted at 13 1 4 cents.
Local Red Cross appeals for donations to aid Florida storm survivors as death and injuries rise and typhoid and dysentery threaten Miami. American Red Cross estimates a $5 million relief need with Texas counties urged to contribute. Bryan donations tally only $45.50 by Saturday. Readers instructed to drop contributions at City National Bank or the Eagle Office for emergency relief.
Mrs. M. B. Hornsby, mother of Rogers Hornsby, Saint Louis Cardinal manager, lay critically ill in Austin on September 29. Doctors feared death within hours as she asked that her son not come home, though he would lead the team against the New York Yankees in the World Series opener. A telegram from Rogers cheered her before she lapsed deeper.
Tickets for the Sewanee game in Dallas on October 9 go on sale next Monday to Bryan and College Station residents. James Sullivan says unsold tickets will be taken to Dallas Wednesday night. A large local fan delegation and Aggie band are expected to travel to the intersectional matchup.
New York Sept 29 Morning session of the Daugherty Miller conspiracy trial was adjourned by verbal court order. The government rested its case yesterday.
The following automobiles have been registered in Brazos county since last publication according to county tax collector J. M. Ferguson and T. S. Jamison. Listings include Ford coupes and sedans, Overland Whippet models, Chevrolet roadsters and touring cars, Buick roadsters, a Chrysler, Dodges, and a single Buick touring in Bryan College Station and surrounding areas.
During the ten-year period ending August 31 there were 27,012 felony trials in Texas with 23,002 convictions and 1,308 reversals by the court of criminal appeals. Clerk Olin W. Finger announced. The same span saw 32,090 misdemeanor trials, 28,046 convictions and 184 reversals.
R R Knowles aged 66 years 2 months 9 days died at his Bryan home Friday night September 24 at 11 o clock following a long illness. He was born in Bryar and lived in Bryan his entire life. Survived by widow and one daughter Mrs C B Beck and one son Redece Knowles, all of Bryan. Funeral conducted by Rev R E Day at the First Baptist church. Interment in City Cemetery with MecCulloch Gordon in charge. Pallbearers named H G Umland RE Jones A E Withers Sgt Jones Leo Daniels E B Elliott.
County Clerk records show marriages recorded since last publication. Couples include James Curry and Waite B Young, John Ramey and Martha Tennant, E N Way and Ella Mae Stewart, Ray Hart and Gertrude Bolmanski, Henry Peterson and Kate Rouse, Wallace Nowlin and Essie Cooper, J D AD and Nancy Webb, Paul Bailey and Jessie Maxell, A L Wolf and R V Norman, Jonas McMurray and Mandy Thomas, Bennie Fannett and Laura Greer, Orewe Peterson and Lena Johnson, Albert Ward and Florence Andrews, James Pierce and Noble Thomas, Walter Brown and Mable Moore, Eliza Pillows and Charlie Mae Fowler, Robert Williams and Ross White, Arthur Sanders and Inez McGee, Benjamin Mundine and Thelme Nelson, Zeb Daniels and Altha Green, M N McWhorter and Flossy Kelley.
Texas bankers from Bryan weigh cotton crop financing and potential supply shifts. J N Dulaney of First State Bank argues financing the crop could steady prices while H O Boatwright of First National Bank predicts regional plowing of cotton but doubts the Valley’s collapse. W H Cole of City Bank notes ongoing concern and uncertainty.
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