Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-01

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Capt. Geo. w. Smith was burned. to-
gether with all furniture clothiu-
and household effects, the membef
of the family barely having time a
escape with such articles Of apparI
as they could hastily gather up in
their flight. The flames were not
discovered until too late to make
much progress towards saving the
building or contents, and although
the fire company responded at once
Il is claimed there was considerable
delay In getting water, and the re-
suit Of the confiagratiun was a total
loss. The house was n new one, re-
Gently occupied,and one Of the hand
soonest In the city. II was elegantly
furnished and made an ideal home.
The loss aggregated 10000, with
8.0Ol0O insurance ON the house and
$1,000 on furniture. The flames
started from the Fireplace. Capt
smith will rebuild as soon as posi-
BILE.
The contract for building the
Ursuline convent has been awarded
to Mr.. George w jenkins Of Bryan
and the work has already com
menced. Ground for the building
will probably be broken Monday.
The contract price is t3iOi2.00 for
the erection Of the building. exclu-
sive Of the electric lighting, plumb
ing and sewerage and the building "
a wall around the enclosure OF con-
vent grounds. The contract for
these latter has not yet been award
ed. There were three other bidders
besides Mr.. Jenkins-Phanef 4 Bas-
quet and ]. r. Callan Of Galveston,
aud j. NJ. Brown Of Houston. As
was the ease when he secured the
Agricultural and horticultural build
ing AZ College, this contract is 70 cree
die to Mr. Jenkins, and it Is needless
TO say that he will do the work in a
capable aud satisfactory manner.
DR.. W. &. Finley of MeXia, former
Is pastor here, preached two -plen-
did sermons az the Baptist church
Sunday. While in the city Rev. and
Mrs. Friloy had the pleasure OF
meeting many old friends who gave
them cordial welcome. They were
guest, Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Webb
Howell, aud returned to MeXia yes
terday.
The business league will hold an
important meeting Friday tthe hour
10 be- announced later and IL /.
desired that every member and every
man interested in the up-buildinp
Of the town shall be on hand. r. Il
Gushing and Capt. +. A. Rheich'
ardt of Houston are expected to at
tend the meeting.
The members Of the Daughters o
the Confederacy are requested {,
attend q special meeting at the HON,
Of Mrs. +. 4. Lee Friday, Jan. 1, a
| 3 p. m. sharp. 4 full attendance h
requested for the election Of officer
and a payment Of dues for the
year. q
John VI. Caldwell extends The
compliments Of the season to hi
friend, aud the public and desires ID
express sincere thanks for his mag
lniiicent holiday trade, wishing on
and all happy and prosperous Ne,
Year. -
lam still In the stove repairinI
business. Any one wanting thei
stoves put in first class condition
either cook or heater, will boz q
their interest 10 have me call at one,
II you done see me drop me posta
W. W. Griffin, Bryan. d q
NJ. +. Harrie has the contract 70
building the new church for the Ere
Baptist congregation. Lots hav
been purchased for the building froI
the c. II. Wyse property.
Mr.. aud Mrs. II. j. Anderson {
New Orleans arrived Sunday TO vi,
II Mr.. and Mr.. and Mrs. w. /
Saunders. Mr.. Anderson left ye,
terday.
The best refrigerated meats Of a
kinds at the City Market, and at me-
market opposite c w. d b. V. depo
). W. buchanan, Prop. II
W. G.. Williams, Tom Causey, job
kNabors and Dr. J. y. Goodwin can
up from Wellborn yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Il. Nash arrive
from Waco yesterday on "a visit
relatives.
W. NJ. Foster left for Waco yeste
day after spending the holidays
home.
Geo. VI. Edge left yesterday 4
Mexia where he has secured pos
ton.
Miss frankie Cole Of Calvert
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. BoNley Cole.
Rent land from ;. NJ. Derdcn,
you want good creek bottom land.