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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14

New York, Feb. 1s.-An increase q
~ per cent In salaries Of telegraph
operators at the company's principa
omces throughout the country was az
nounced by the Western Union Teic.
graph company wednesday. An
nouncemes Ias made OF this Increase
IN letter ~ Robert c. Clowry. presl-
dent OF the bmpany. TO General su-
Perintendenfs X. b. Brooks. New York
4. y. Cook. Chicago: Frank Jaynef.
Dan Francisco. and J. Levin. Atlanta
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14

Remember the Bapiis, Ladies SpfinI
Bazaar TO be given early in March. y
Miss Lucy May Johnson has returne'
TO Waco after visit TO her mother.
Mrs. T.. +. Spell returned Yesterday afte
yisi, at Elliott. Robertson county.
Rev. L. A. Searcy has returned from I
yisi, to McLennan and Falls counties.
Pure Hobu,i yurd-wide silk, all shades
this week 4Se per yard. Eugene Edge. u
Mrs. Nat q. Turney returned to Dalla,
yesterday after Jew days visit TO relatives
Ms. S. +. Hanneman returned yester-
day after visit TO relatives at Somerville.
X. X. Burns and sons. beats and Wal.
ter Burns. were here from Mesa with cot
ton yesterday.
The A. & NJ. College wants TO buy
horses, hogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs
for dissection o.
Mrs. NJ. Green returned TO Hampstead
yesterday after visit TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Gelber.
II you want sewing machine call OF
address i. A. saiterwhiie, the. Singer
Man." Bryan. Texas. dsoii
Mrs. w. {. Davis will return to Austin
today after a visit TO her parents, Mr.. and
Mn. IA. q. Boatwright.
n Jamessa has returned from New Or
leans and reports an immense attendance on
the Madi Grss festivities.
Satin linen table damask. two yards
wide. guaranteed all linen, this week 4se
per yard. Eugene Edge IS
All who have promised contributions to
the Bap,is, Ladies Bazaar are urged to have
the articles ready by March LIST. s.
We sell or rent sewing machines on
small monthly payments. +. A. Sat
ierwhiie at Mrs. h. Whites furniture
store. dSotf
T.. b. Lomax and ]. n. Mawhinney on
yesterday circulated list for subscriptions
to the relief fund for famine suffers in
China.
Eggs for Sale : Pure blood White Wyan-
doii Eggs foS sale, IS for Sl.0o. Apply to
w. l.. Graham. Bryan, Texas, =. ID.
No. I. $500
Mr. X. V. kernole returned yesterday
from san Antonio accompanied by Misses
Stella and Lula Dnnnica. who are her
guests.
For hne fresh bread and cakes OF al
kinds call At the Texas Bakery. Careful
attention to special orders. Phone SO
Mrs. Otto Boehme.
]. w. Henderson, Jim Zimmerman,
Will Henderson, Leonard lawless, ID. ). |
LLOYD and Lester Mcdonald were here
Yesterday from kurten.
I, !, is petty patterns in embroideries
and laces you want. We can certainly /
please you in any price from Sc 10 Si.OO
per yard. Eugene Edge. 81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
PASSENGER TRAIN SCHEDULES.
I a. r r ccuEDIJI.E

Guy Bittle visited Jewe, yesterday.
X. G. Tabor visited Hearne yesterday.
I. ]. White went to Palestine yesterday
DIR. X. u. Wilson visited Kurien yes,er
day.
House for rent. Apply to Mrs. c. NJ
Proctor. 6l
Judge J. w. Doemus went to Navaso,'
yesterday.
]. S. Harrison Of Keith was in the city
yesterday.
Wiley Kelley of wison was in the city
yesterday.
Fresh Strawberries. Lettuce and Celery Al
Ed. Halls. 81
h. ID. Cash has returned from business
trip to Dallas.
]. S. Francis Of Cottonwood was in the
city yesterday.
A. w. Royder was a visitor from Well
born yesterday.
w. w. Gamer was here from Steele
Store yesterday.
Miss frankie Armstrong returned to
Hearne yesterday.
ID. o. Doyle OF Dallas was visitor to
he city Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Edge are here from
Houston on q visit.
Capt. p. II. Dawson was visitor from
VVelIborn yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Payne arrived from
senchley yesterday.
DR.. w. G. Drummond OF Cottonwood
vas In town yesterday.
For the hes, OF everything in Life Insur-
nee see X. G. Tabor. II
Don't Ie, me forge, to see X. g. Tabor
bout that lite insurance. i3tf
Marvin Elliott was here yesterday en-
bute home from Houston.
Joe Crenshaw OF the Higgs neighbor-
God was IN town yesterday.
w. r. Terry OF the Holligan oommuni-
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. Bonneville j.. has returned
|om visit In New Orleans.
T. NJ. Ewing OF Myers, BuIlcson coun-
was in the city yesterday.
Ii. II. Newton has been confined to his
PINE by illness for several days.
Furnished room for rent; lady OF couple /
efered. Apply at Eagle office. 81
MIR. and Mrs. w. z. Bullock were yisi- !
rs from Steep Hollow yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14

One hundred new imported patterns Ia
fine Valenceine lace, pretty novel designs,
insertion and edge to match, At 8 and loo
per yard. Eugene Edge. 50
Lost-Beiween the dry goods stores OF
Eugene n. Edge and Wagner & Brandon's
baby's red seal skin coat. Return 10
this Office and yet reward. 81
We are showing the most excellent
values in tailored skirts, the newest models
and correct in style and 1T, at S7.75, $3.50
and S4.9s. Eugene Edge. So
Prof. +. ]. Kyle and Prof. r. {. Green
Of College are attending a meeting Of the
Horticultural Society and Truck Growers
Association at Jacksonville.
AIW. Young. advance agent of the
ministers Son. booked for the third
Feb. Is, was here Yesterday.
Ladies, our entire spring line of the
famous Sherwood oxfords have arrived
In the new materials and lasts. Prices
800 and $50. Eugene Edge. IS
Revs. ]. ]. Tsium and I. A. searcy,
Walter Lowry and Misses Lena and Hattie
Searcy will attend the quarterly meeting Of
Edge Free Baptist church tomorrow.
Prudence and good business judgment
suggest that you should At all times keep
your life and property well insured. Con-
suit Jno. b. Hines for anything in the In
suranee line. Once In Smith Building
Phone i6i. 24u
Ladies we are showing in our window
thirty-hve styles in Queen Quality and
Sherwood oxfords and pumps; money can
no, buy superior value in shoes than we
sell. Won't you allow Us TO show your
f. n. Edge. IS
Representing the best Of companies In
all lines OF insurance. ] invite liberal
share OF your business in 1907. Careful
and prompt attention TO all business entrust-
ed. Ohice upstairs in Smith Building
Phone i6i. Ino. h. Hines 2itf
FOR SALE-Fifiy eight acres OF land
well situated two miles from Bryan on the
Sandy Poin, road; good new house; forty
acres in CIVILIZATIONS; terms reasonable. ]
Apply TO ]. NJ. Saladiner AT store in
Zane,,i Block, Bryan, Texas. 81
Buy Singer Sewing Machine and &c,
one that will do good work for a life
lime. The COS, ON repairs for inferior
will speedily show the cheaper
machine the most expensive of the two, re-
yardless of the gfea, difference in service
Ind satisfaction in favor of the Singer. +.
A. sa,'erwhite, Agent, Bryan, Tex. Soft
Lost-Yesterday afternoon between the
Bapiis, church and the City Cemetery or
'eyond cemetery. a baby's white cloak
With cape. Reward for return TO Eagle
'fice. 81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
TOTAL POLL TAX RECEIPTS.

Tax Collector Walter Wipprech,
has completed the footings of all
poll tax receipts issued in the sew.
eral precincts Of Brazos county,
showing the following results by
precincts: Millican. II3; Wellborn,
Is; College Station, 100; Harvey,
i22; Kurten, IA; Cottonwood,
80; Edge, 100; Bates Store. 22o;
City Hall Bryan. 33s; Court
house Bryan 364; Grand total,
1868.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
DECLARED A DRAW.
Jim Flynn stays With Twin sullivan
Twenty Rounds.

Los Angeles. Feb. 1.-THE contes,
between Jack (Twin) Sullivan Of Bos-
ton and Jim Flynn. the Pueblo fireman,
eefore the Pacific Athletic club. was
declared draw At the end of the TWEEN
tieth round.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
U. D. c. MEETING.

The u. ID. c. will meet at $50 p. m.
on Friday, Feb. IS, ai the residence OF Mr..
Ed Hall. Full attendance OF members Is
earnestly desired. The business OF the
current year demands special attention.
NJ. X. West, Rec. Sec.
l.. S. Ross Chapter. IS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
ONLY TWO AHEAD.
Dallas Shows Third Largest Postal Re
eeipts Increase For January.

washington. Feb. 1.-the report OF
the postofice department showing the
gross receipts at fifty OF the largest
omces In the United States for the
month OF January OF this year and
last year places the receipts OF Dallas
Tor January. 1906. at $50 1890. and
Tor the same month this year ~ si5..
s12.s4. an increase OF 1910 or 2G.Ss
per cent This showing Is only exceed.
ed by New York with a gain of ss.if
per cent and Worcester. Mass, 3l.B5
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
COTTON RECEIPTS.

Bryan's cotton receipts for the
season up to yesterday afternoon
are as follows: Lawrence ware
house, 2o.267 bales; Brick ware
house, 1920 bales; total, i7,7ss
bales. 49,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
PROGRAM FOR Q. Y. p. U.

Services Sunday. Feb. IL. $50 p. m.
Song-No. sly.
Prayer.
Song-No. 5si.
Scripture Reading-Rom. i3,l-s-Rob,
5. Webb Jr.
Song-No. $50.
Paper, "A Good Church Member
Miss Hollis.
Due,--Mrs. Sanders and Miss Sanders.
Business.
Closing Prayer
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
BIO OYSTER ROAST.
Mr.. J. Allen Myers EstestaIas Ms En-.
ployees and q Number Of
ffisads Last Night.


In accordance with !, annual
custom, Mr.. ]. Allen Myers gave
an oyster roast complimentary to
his employees at bis hardware
store last night, inviting number
of friends to participate in the
pleasures of the occasion. Three
large barrels Of fresh oysters in
the shell were roasted on big iron
griddle in the rear of the store and
then taken inside, nicely seasoned
and served upon the long counters.
There was large crowd present
to enjoy Mr.. Myers hospitality
and the general good fellowship OF
the occasion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Judge A. G. Board and Commits
sioner p. II. Arlington visited the
camp Of County Road Superintend-
ent X. p. McMinn. now located 81
Bowman Creek. Tuesday evening
and found the work progressing
nicely and everything in good
shape.
Judge Board and Commissioned
Seth Mooring visited the Boonville
community yesterday afternoon in
connection with road matters.
The court was busy yesterday
with butchers reports and other
routine business.
Deputy County Clerk G.. K.
Wicker, is busy writing out end
recording some one hundred and
fifty road overseer's commissions.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
VALENTINE TEA.

A valentine Tea and cake sale will
be given at the home Of Mn. ]. Webb
Howell, Friday, from 4 to o p. m. Free
will offering. benefit Baptist church.
Everybody cordially invited. IS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14

We have received one hundred pairs o
new lace curtains right rom the loom,
pretty designs, tina, we will offer this week
a, special prices. Eugene Edge. IS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-14
ATTENTION A. o. U. W,

Regular meeting Of lodge tonight. Ini,ia-
ton work. All new officers are expected
TO be present at this meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
vARDAMAN GETS RELIGION
The Fiery Governor of Mississippi!
is Converted at a Great Revival
Meeting.


Jackson, Miss, June % In the
presence Of u congregation numbering
nearly 1000 at the exposition building
where Rev. J: o. Gates, an evangelist,
is conducting o monster revival, Gov,
James X. Vardaman, a candidate fol
the United States Senate, tonight
professed religion. His declaration
followed an exhortation by Evange-
list Gates that all sinners come for
ward and acknowledge the error OF
their ways. Governor Vardaman
wormed his way through the crowd
and facing the altar said:
81 have been a sinner, but tonight
surrender all and give myself to Christ,
asking. His forgiveness. l shall
henceforth serve Him."
Rev. Mr.. Gates works his audiences
up to a high state Of excitement. 1t
frequently happens that women are
overcome by Mysteries and have to be
carried out. Evangelist Gates himself
collapsed several nights ago and fell
from the pulpit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
5000 SPAN OF MULES
State Farm Buys them From Galloway
Dealer TO use in Columbia
Missouri.

The State Farm Monday purchased
from ]. M. Patterson, a we'll known
mule dealer from Auxvasse, Callaway
county. a pair OF as fine mules as have
been seen in Columbia for manya day.
The consideration was 5000. Both are
mare mules, each Is 1912 hands high
and they are four years old. One Is a
brown and the other Is a bay and the
two weigh $500 pounds. When the
pair were purchased it took Prof.
Mnmford OF the animal husbandry de-
partment some time 10 decide between
them and another span which Mr..
Patterson has.
The pair OF fine mules which the
State Farm bought from Wallace Es-
till for $3.50 a short time back were
returned. One OF them caught cold
and developed a catarrhal trouble. 1t
4 only slight, however, and in all pro-
liability the animal will be over it in a
short time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
CANT ITEMS.

We have q new mail man. Mr.
Boone is taking a very deserving vaca
ton.
Born, to Vernon Smith and wife, !
fine girl, weight Is lbs.
Mrs. Eliza Pulls has a new organ.
MI. ellis Wilson is on the sick list
Mr.. Matthews. from Illinois, ha,
been here looking after his farm.
Miss lima Ellars will go to Illinois
to attend school In August
Miss Florence McRinzie is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. McUammon.
Born, to Nj. and Mrs. Seymore, q
boy.
Tom election has a new surry.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Steinke, a boy,
Miss Grace Smith is taking examina-
lions In Columbia this week.
The masonic order at CANT had their
first annual election last Friday. The
lodge is in a prosperous condition, and
said to be one OF the brightest In the
state.
James Beatty is out buying stock
and hogs.
Arlie Ellars has been TO Colorado,
for his health, he is well pleased with
the country.
Lee Miller sold his lambs to 20 first
OF July at 0 cent.
Mrs. Jim Daniels, happened to a
painful accident, a heavy door fell on
her hurting her back.
The old friends and neighbors OF MIR.
Isaac Williams, were grieved to hear
Of his sickness and death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
Citv Council Notes.

The full personal OF the council was
at the regular meeting, Monday even
ing, with Mayor Graham presiding.
j. G. Parish and Miss Judith Gibbs
we're accorded the permission to con-
struct four foohwalks in front of their
respective properties. Also Mr.. Muff,
Mrs. Lockridge, Mr.. Duty, ]. W.
Atchison and Mrs. ID, Weinand were
given permission to build -four foot
walks.
BY resolution, sidewalks were order
cd along the properties Of Geo. Booth,
on Wade street; Mrs. Thomas. on
Robinson street; o. Hit and ]. G.
Lakenan, on Calhoun street; J. G..
Lakenan and r.. NJ. White, on Central
avenue and G. z. Gregory, Mrs. M. b.
Headington, j, W. Tucker, A. J. Nc
nheny, S. B. Relghley, Miss f. Kirk
patrick, Meade Estate, ]. G. Head and
II. ]. and A. t.. Cornett on Trinity
street. A walk was also ordered along
the property CT o. Hit In Clark addi-
tion.
An ordinance prohibiting the sale
Of new vehicles on the streets was In
troduced and given two readings. An
ordinance ordering all tax bills issued
against property owners on West
Liberty street for a district sewer was
passed.
No bids being received for the build
ing OF the South Jefferson street
sewers the City Engineer vas ordered
to re-advertise for bids.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
vGUDDuDWUuUu
!, NEWS.
sos nq.aaaaaq aAaAannanqe
RowRNA ITEMS.

Some Of our people attended churcl
at Bethlehem Sunday.
Celia Fechter had the misfortune to
cut her foot badly, one day last week,
Booth Neil is spending a few days
with her sister, Mrs. Hollenshead, in
C~entralia.
@. +. ~Sansberry, wife and daughters,
visited his parents, in Mexico, last
Friday.
Sailing base ball team played against
the Rowena team last SATURDAY. at
Rowena. Sailing was victorious.
Mr.. George vanlandingham closed
a successful term of school in Fuller
District, Friday.
The Misses Wbittle, of Columbia,
are the guestsof DR.. Cooper and wife.
Some of u people attended the
school picnic In Harrison district FRI
day and report ian excellent program.
Dat crors are looking fine.
A few Of u young people attended
children's exercises at Long Branch,
Sunday night, and speak of it in high
praise.
We are having quite a great deal of
rain. Corn and weeds are growing
nicely.
Miss Bessie Scott is visiting her
brother and assisting him with the
switch board. Miss Bessie gives ex-
service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
sKIDM0RE 70
RETURN NEXT YEAR.
School Board Meets and Persuades
Mr.. Skidmore to Return and Take
Principalship of High School
Next Year.

The Mexico School Board met Mon
day night in the store of J. Fl. Sallee,
with Mr.. Mark Skidmore and engaged
bis services for next year. Mt. Skid
more had received an offer from Tho
Kemper Military School 10 Boonsville.
They agreed to pay him $1,000 a year
and be was only to teach French and
Spanish. The board here could only
offer him sloo per month but he ac-
cepted 1t 10 order to remain In Mexico.
The LEDGER is sorry to say but the
fact remains that almost everyone Of
our High School teachers stay In Mex
leo az a financial sacrifice.
The LEDGER is very glad to have
Mr.. Skidmore to stay with the High
School again next year and hope he
will remain for several years TO come.
He is a graduate from the University
of Missouri and peculiarly fitted for
his position as principal, here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
DIES AT THE AGE OF
ONE HUNDRED
Thomas Winterhalter succumbs to
the Grim Reaper After a Century
lis Related to Well Known
Audrain County People and
viii be Buried Here.

Thomas WHITEWATER, age one-hun.
dred years, died at one a. m. Sunday,
at the home Of Martin Donnelly, eight
miles east OF this city, Of old age. Mr.
WHITEWATER passed the century mark
the twenty-second OF last December
and was considered a mar we'll pre-
served for his years.
He is survived by one son, John
WHITEWATER, ofBrown Station, Boone
County, and two daughters, Mrs Mar
tin Dunnelly and Mrs. John Fecht
both of this county.
The funeral was held Monday af-
ternoon at one O'Clock, in St. Bren-
dams Roman Catholic church. The
emains were inferred In the Catholic
cemetery.
Mr.. Winterhalter came to this
country from Germany when quite
young and has been a revered resident
Of this county for years. The Ledger
extends sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
WORK wEAEENs THE KIDNEYS.
Doan's Kidney Pills Have Done
Great Service For People Who
Work in Mexico.

MosJ Mexico people work every da,
In some strained, unnatural position
bending constantly over a desk-rid
Ing on jolting wagons or cars-doinl
laborious Homework; lifting, reaching
or pulling, or trying the back in
hundred and one other ways. AL
these strains tend to wear, weaken and
injure the kidneys until they fall be,
hind in their work OF tiltering the poi
sons from the blood. Doan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kidneys, put new
strength in bad backs. Mexico cures
prove it.
V. e. Yates, living on Walnut
street, between Lafayette and R. r.,
Mexico, Mo-, says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills have done me more good than
any kidney remedy that l ever got
hold Of. l know them to bea genuine
kidney cure from my own experience.
| had trouble with both my back and
kidneys and was completely laid up.
l could do no work whatever, my back
was 50 lame and my kidneys were a
continual source OF Inconvenience, the
secretions being altogether too fire.
quent. Igot Doan's Kidney Pills from
Buckner & Whitney's drug store and
they quickly brought relief. l could
sleep soundly after using them and all
the lameness 10 my back disappeared
and those spots ceased floating before
my eyes. l was generally strengthen
ed by using Doan's Kidney Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name oan,s
and take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
Change OF Venue From Audrain,


The $4,000 damage suit of Miss Eva
Kanatzar against the Wabash railroad
company has been brought to the
Galloway circuit court on a change OF
venue from Audrain county, and will
be tried at the September term Of
court.
Miss Kanatzar is a Boone county
school teacher and her home is at Cen
tralia. On February q, 1907, she left
Centralia for Mexico and the train she
was on was wrecked in the yards at
Mexico and she was so badly injured
that she will be an invalid for the rest
of her life.
Suit was brought In Mexico by Miss
kanatzar's lawyer and it was upon the
motion OF the railroad company that
1t was sent TO Fulton for trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
Business Mems Association.

A large number Of interested bust.
ness men attended meeting of the
Business Mems Association, last even
ing in the court room, at the court
house and considered the plan con-
corning the landing of the Missouri
Drummers Association, in 1908.
The meeting also Endorsed the pro-
position of b. e, Parker, OF Jefferson
City, regarding the founding Of a bu-
siness college here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-06-27
DISCOVERED DEAD
BESIDE TRAIN

Albert Che ndler,a Burlington brak
man, at Francis, was discovered dead
Monday night about nine o'clock, In
the yards there. The body was badly
mangled and it is thought he met
death beneath the wheels of No. sc
east bound freight, while coupling the
air-brake hose. There was no eye
witness to bis horrible end aud be
had been dead some little time when
found. This is the third death in as
many weeks that has occurred In or
near Francis. The other two being
young Withrow, who was drowned
while swimming in the Lake there
and Louis Walbourne, OF St. Louiss
who committed suicide under the
wheels Of a switch engine.
AS 500 as Chandler was discovered
Deputy Sheriff Barnet went to the
scene Of the accident as Coroner Coil
was In Rails Courtyard
He found that the deceased was on
ly a short distance from the way cal
e~ighty.six, composed Of twenty-five
cars.
A Coroners jury vas summoned of
the following. W. d. Lee, Jas Gilpin,
Ivan Ashworth, Willard Potts, Joe
Daniels and A. G. Smith. They exam
ined the remains and adjourned until