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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
WICK BROS,
Feed, Grain and Mill Products.

The house of Wick Bros, extensive
and successful dealer in feed, grain,
and mill products. is a type OF the
great business institutions which
share in the many business oppor-
tunities incident to the remarkable
growth and prosperity OF the city of
Bryan.
The firm is composed of John c.
Wick and Clarence Wick This bust
ness was established in 1908, and dur
ing the period of its activities here
has taken rank as one of the most
reliable. extensive and Trustworthy es-
Establishments OF its kind in this part
of Texas. The firm carries a large
stock of feed, grain, and all grades of
mill products. guaranteed to be of the
best known to this line Of business,
at prices which are satisfactory and
within the reach of all customers.
John c. Wick, the senior partner Of
the firm, is native of Bryan, grad
uate of the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College, and one of the leading,
able and progressive Aldermen of the
city of Bryan. During the period of
his residence here he has been known
as one of the most valuable, leading
successful, and capable public spirited
men OF the CITY,. whose extensive &C,
Quaintance and popularity with all
classes of people has made pillar of
strength in the upbuilding of the city
and the advancement of the work of
modern Improvements in all lines OF
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ness activities here for seventeen
years have established for them and
their sterling house an enduring repu-
tation for honorable dealings which
is rewarded with the most extensive
and high-class custom of any like en-
terprise within the borders of Texas.
The commodious building now occu-
pied by this firm has the broadcast
frontage of any building in the city,
with entrance on two streets, equipped
with four large show windows admir-
ably arranged for the display OF the
elegant goods in the stock of the estab-
lishment.
Since opening for business seven
teen years ago this house has never
failed to show an increase of business,
except in 1907, the year of the finan-
cial panic in the United States. The
firm employs ten men regularly and
extra men on Saturdays. 1t does a
large business with the A. and NJ. Col
lege, and has large mail order Gus
tom to which it delivers goods by
parcels post free OF charge.
Mr.. H. S. Lock, in charge Of the
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A. M. WALDRoP & CO.,
Mems Clothing and Furnishings.

The mems clothing and furnishing
establishment of A. NJ. Waldrop & Co.
is one of the largest and most prosper
GUS business enterprises of its kind
in this part of Texas, and carries the
largest and best stock of goods in its
line between the cities of Houston an6
Dallas, In its immense stock may DC
found the most elegant, stylish and
durable goods of the best manufacture
and standard grades known to the
trade.
The firm is composed OF A. NJ. Wal
drop and j. H. Conway, two of the
foremost, leading, successful, and sub
stantial business men and citizens of
the city of Bryan, whose capable bust
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Mr.. Clarence Wick, junior member
OF this firm, was reared in this city,
where he has a large circle OF friends
and acquaintance by whom he is es.
teemed as leading factor in business
and social circles in this city. He is
business man of mature judgment
and successful practical experience,
whose splendid capacity has been a
prime factor in the development of
the firms business to its present ex-
tensive proportions.
/ Mr.. Roy w. Num-, the active, ex-
perienced and successful salesman of
the firm, was reared in Bryan and is
recognized as an exemplary citizen
and an efficient man in the discharge
of the important duties entrusted to
| him.
This establishment is a leading en-.
terprise of its class in this city, and
| is high in the list of the solid, success
full enterprises upon which the reputa-
ton of Bryan as the chief city of this
section is substantially based.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
EUGENE EDGE,
"The Ladies' Store"

One OF the most extensive modern
retail dry goods and millinery estab-
lishments in Texas is Eugene Edges,
THE Ladies' Store" in this city, in
which Is constantly kept on hand an
immense stock of retail dry goods,
millinery and ladies' ready-to-wear
garments, together with every aces
sorry incident to first-class establish
ments OF its kind. Since entering bust
ness nine years ago this store has
commanded a full share OF the great
volume OF business in the various
lines handled by 1t, including the pa
tronage OF the refined and discriminat-
ing trade familiar with the latest, best
and most elegant goods that capital
can command, and who can be salts
fed with nothing less.
The recent remarkable increase in
the business of this store has necessi'
tated the entire overhauling and re-
modelling OF the building occupied by
II, including the addition of thirty
foot extension to meet the demand
for increased space and additional
facilities.
Mr.. Eugene Edge. proprietor and
founder OF this extensive and success
full enterprise, brings to bear the
ripest experience, mature judgment
and accomplished business acumen in
the government, supervision and prac'
teal control of its phenomenal bust
ness. and is known as one Of the most
capable and substantial business men
in the city of Bryan. In this impOr
tant work he is ably seconded by Mr.
Powell Winter, who for nine years has
ably served as manager of the dry
goods department, demonstrating a
keen business insight and judgment
in all important affairs that has abun
dainty established the wisdom OF his
selection as the head OF the depart
ment named.
The shoe department of this store
carries the finest line OF shoes pro
durable, including all the modern
grades produced by well known and
standard manufacturers. Mr. W. F.
Gibbs. an experienced shoe salesman
attentive, polite and obliging, has
been in charge OF this department for
four years and has been an important
factor In increasing the trade pertain
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THE CITY NATIONAL BANK.

One Of the leading factors in the
growth and prosperity of the city of
Bryan is the City National Bank,
among the strongest and most sub
stantial banking houses in the State
OF Texas, organized in 1889, and hav-
ing capital stock of $150,000. From
the date of its organization to the
present, this admirably equipped bank
has possessed the most adequate IA
cilities and financial ability to render
the best service known to the best
modern financial institutions. Its his
tory has been that OF steady and UNI
interrupted progress along lines of
wise, conservative, safe and mature
judgment, and in point OF resources,
reliability, and modern facilities ex-
tended to its patrons, occupies a posi-
ton second to none.
The officers OF the bank are the fol
lowing leading business men, finan-
ciers and capitalists:
e. II. Astin, president; John X. Par.
ker, vice president; John e. Astin
vice president; Albert W. Wilkerson
cashier; Z. w. Crenshaw, assistant
cashier; J. NJ. Hare, assistant cashier
The following list of the banks di
rectors comprehends some of the lead
ing and wealthiest citizens in the city
of Bryan: j. w. English, J. n. Cole
Z. II. Astin, John f. Astin, John X
Parker, and Albert w. Wilkerson. The
able and experienced force of employees
who render valuable services in the
conduct of the extensive business Of
the bank, are the following: Fred Il
Cavitt, bookkeeper; j. Rivers Allen
assistant bookkeeper; and Clarence
A. Scale, exchange and collection
clerk.
! Illustrative of the resources and
( financial ability of this bank, 1t is
sufficient to note that its stockholders
I represent capital of over $2,00O,000
and are rated among the most capable
business men and financiers in Texas
The admirable business policies
adopted and adhered to by this bank
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and which have resulted in placing 1t
high on the list OF leading banking
houses OF modern times, have been
the practice for years of consistent,
conservative banking methods; cour-
teous consideration for its patrons;
careful attention to the smallest de-
tail; and honest, fair dealing in every
transaction.
There are few banks so fortunate
in commanding the services of officers,
directors, and employees of mature ex-
perience, sound judgment, and rare
business acumen, as is this institu-
ton, a circumstance which has made
possible its phenomenal success and
high rating as safe, sound, and re-
liable bank.
There is among the National banks
of the United States what is known as
the honor roll" every bank being
entitled to place on the honor roll
whose surplus and undivided profits
are equal to, or exceed its capital
stock. The City National Bank OF
Bryan has long held an enviable posi-
ton on the honor roll" of National
banks, and by the last statement it
ranked as follows: First in Bryan,
second in Texas, and one hundred and
twelfth in the United States.
For many years this bank has en-
joyed the distinction of being a de-
positary for the United States govern
ment, a testimonial in itself of the
confidence of the National banking au-
thorities in its strength and financial
responsibility. From the date of its
organization until the present time the
City National Bank has been pillar
of strength and active participant in
all the important financial and bust
ness transactions incident to the re-
markable improvement and progress
of the city of Bryan, while its capable
staff of officers and employees have
ever been in the foremost rank of pro-
gressive citizens whose labors in be.
half of this city have been abundantly
rewarded by advancing it to the front
rank of the most progressive munich
palities within the borders OF Texas.
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w. T. JAMES,
Furniture and Undertaking.

The furniture and undertaking es.
Establishment of w. I. James Is prom
inent business institution of this city
and is an extensive dealer in furniture
and undertaker's goods.
The undertaking department OF this
business was established in 1897, un.
der the firm name of w. T. James &
Co. In the autumn of 1897 the furni.
fture line was added on the investment
of small capital, the firm name being
James & Castle. In 1899 the business
had so increased as to necessitate
more extensive quarters, and 1t was
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ing to that department, as he Is known
as an expert shoe man having few
equals and no superiors.
The dress goods department Of the
establishment maintains a large stock
Of the best modern manufacture, and
Is under the capable direction of Mr.
W. r. Kennedy, man of extensive
and most successful experience in the
supervision of this department.
Mr.. Howard Black, an expert win,
dow dresser. is in charge OF the at
tractive and artistic displays exhib-
tied in the show windows which abun.
dainty demonstrate his exceptional
taste and rare capacity as an expert
decorator.
Miss Mary Evans is in charge OF the
complete and up-to-date notions and
patterns department, in the discharge
of which duty she has displayed
marked ability and expert familiarity
with the numerous grades OF goods re.
lating to that important branch OF this
excellent store.
The stock of the extensive, elegant
and attractive ladies ready-to-wear de,
partment is in charge of Miss Trannie
Wren, who has had nine years expert
ence in the business OF the store and
Is rated as an expert in that line OF
goods. This important branch of the
establishment occupies one-half of the
second floor of the building now oc
cupied, and will in future contain the
finest modern stock OF every al ticle
from aprons to the most expensive
dresses and gowns known to that
branch OF the trade.
The millinery department OF this
store Is unexcelled in this section Of
the state, carrying in stock in season
the best, most excellent and exquisite
millinery known TO the trade. True
to his established reputation Of pro
curing the very best expert talent
procurable for every department of hi
store, Mr.. Edge has secured the serv
ices of two of the most capable and
thoroughly expert ladies' to take
charge of this important and respon
sible department of the business
These are. Miss Gardner OF New York
and Miss Moore of St Louis. selec
tons which reflect credit upon the
establishment and give assurance Of
the valuable aid of the most capable
artists known to that most difficult
and scientific branch OF business.
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removed to the Derden building On
the death OF Mr.. Castle, in 1905, his
interest was purchased by T. c. Num-,
and the business was continued under
the firm name of James & Num-. In
1909 Mr. James purchased Mr.. Nunn's
interest, when the present firm name
was adopted In January, 1912, the
business was moved to its present
quarters.
Mr.. James is a licensed undertaken
and embalmer, and is equipped to sup
ply the best goods and service known
to the undertaking business in this
part of Texas. He is a substantial
and respected citizen of Bryan and
we'll deserves the extensive and re-
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and Allen Burton C. w. Ruchti, wire
chief; J. ]. Ray, bookkeeper.
Mr.. Ed NJ. Sims, the capable man
ager of the company, entered the serv-
ice in a subordinate capacity at a
nominal salary many years since,
winning his way to the important and
responsible position which he now oc-
cupies through sterling worth and ca
pacity in the discharge of the impor-
tant duties assigned to him in the vari-
Gus departments with which he has
been connected.
Mr. Willie Ruchti, the efficient wire
chief of the company, has discharged
the difficult and important duties of
his position with such tact and judg-
ment as to render him invaluable to
the company and prime favorite
with all of its numerous patrons.
This company owns and occupies
handsome two-story brick building
near the courthouse in the city Of
Bryan. There is no institution in this
city rejecting more credit upon its
progress and prosperity than the
Bryan Telephone Company and its ad-
mirable staff of officers and employees.
Since the date Of the removal OF
the company from its old quarters to
its present ideal location, its ener-
getic secretary and treasurer, Mr.. H.
G. Robinson, has devoted his entire
time to the important and responsible
duties of his department of the serv-
ice. He is a distinguished citizen Of
Bryan, whose long period of residence
here has been devoted to the advance
ment of its business interests in all
lines of progressive acticity. In city
noted for the great number of its lead
| ing public-spirited men who have APP
piled their well-directed energies, SUI
perior business qualifications and
/ loyal devotion TO progressive measures
for the advancement of its interests,
there is none entitled to greater dis
tinction than Mr.. Robinson.
In the new commodious headquar-
tiers of the company Mr.. Robinson has
an elegantly furnished private office
where friends and patrons of the COM
pany are extended hearty welcome.
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munerative trade acquired by his es-
adjustment.
The proprietor of this business is
ably assisted by John Hickey, sales
man, who has lived in Bryan for
twelve years, and has been in the serv.
ice of the firm four years; and also
by Cecil Estil. clerk, who has been
with the establishment six months.
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firms office, has been with the store
three years. He is an expert account
ant and business man OF the best
order Of capacity. Mr. James d. Grant.
in charge OF the shoe department, has
lived in Bryan for four years and has
been in the service OF the firm for
that length of time. He is an expert
enced man in that department of the
business. Mr.. Louis A. Hamilton has
charge of the hat department, where
he has served the firm creditably for
three and half years. He is a native
of this city and is popular with all its
citizens Mr.. R. c. Stone, in charge
of the mems furnishings department,
is an experienced and capable man in
that line of the business. He was for
merly connected with one of the
largest clothing houses in Dallas, and
is well acquainted with the require
ments of the trade. Mr.. Frank Zubik
is in charge OF the tailoring depart
ment He is a capable and expert
enced man in that line, having served
an apprenticeship in Europe. He has
been with the store seven years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Earthworms in Egypt

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
The fertility of the valley of the White
Nile is renowned. British scientific sur
vcyors report that it's remarkable pro-
ductiveness is due in large part to the
diligence of earthworms, which have been
digging it for thousands of years. OBJ
servations are recorded showing that dur
ing the active six months of each year
the castings of the worms brought to the
surface there amount to about 2to.oet
pounds an acre. Spread out evenly this
would make an appreciabe annual layer
Darwin estimated that the castings OF
five years in England would cover the
whole kingdom with layer of new earth
an inch thick. In the Nile valley tlla
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none of his ideals. his convictions, or
his keen sense of humor
Such is the case with New Year
Leafs from the pen of that delight
full writer. Mr.. William Dean HowelIs.
VINO has been regarded by many as
the pioneer" realist, although his
realism is the realism of life in its
real phase and not the perverted and
apnormalized phase that so many other
writers have called realism"
However. as owen Powell says in
Howells latest book, "all things are
but opinions"
New Leaf Mills" tells the story of
:, the Powell family and owen Powell is
a most interesting character. He is a
Swedenborgian, dreamer and an
egoist.
His buying of the Mills" the efforts
OF his family. their homely life and
companionship form fertile back
ground for the master hand of Mr..
Howelis TO weave a most delightful
story, which he does quite successfully.
THE cHEQUER BOARD"
BY Sybii Grant. George H. Doran Co.,
| New York
| In The Chequer board" by Sybil
Grant, the readers interest is greatly
aroused. since these ;tories are written
| by the daughter of inc Earl OF Roseberry.
| 1t does not take enc long to discern
| that thes stories are lar beyond the osdi-
nary-they are unusual both in matter
and style
| They possess the cosmopolitan touch:
| the types of character they describe arc
| as varied as the countries which afford
their setting.
Lifes chequer board is the subject
| the haphazard defeats and conoiIests
mOVoS for of
TIMES.
| The stories are told with restrained and
powerful imagination, the language OF
their telling has the fine texture of dis
tinction.
THE APPLE OF DISCORD."
BY Henry c. Rowland Dodd. Mead 6
co. New York.
Some years ago I lost all my dislikes,
and | have never advertised for them.'
So writes Henry c. Rowland. author
surgeon, traveller. Arc although he has
named his latest book THE Apple of Dis
cord" still ii is a novel that well illus
trates this happy quality of temperament
Dr. Rowland has had a varied career
Just after graduating from the Yale med
ical school he entered the army and
served as surgeon through the Spanish
American war. and later In the Philip
pines and in China.
Alter Two years p'act1ce IN New YORK
CITY he gave up medicine for travel and
study and since then has been IN all
parts of the globe and is now known as
one of the most popular writer's for the
big popular magazines. Dr. Rowland has
some excellent advice for new authors
'One owes it to the public to furnish
something as fresh as one can, and not
serve out literary ration composed of
the rehash' of other minds. Personally
I am constantly confronted with nv la elk
of knowledge and broader education and
constantly trying to remedy 1t. ] viii
not lay scene in any place of which
have not frst-hand know ledge. Per-
sonally ! think it is a higher art to.
vary constantly the subject matter. style
fev and In every other way, If one is
able to do so and keep the product Of
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I almost be the experiences of any woman.
| Milly's married life is not wholly happy
one but its ups and downs" as narrat-
ed by the author ring distinctly true.
| This quality of naturalness, this almost
amazing analyzing of an ordinary type
/ OF woman, is one reason for the hold
which the story undoubtedly possesses
/ All the novels of Robert Herrick have
been forces to reckon with-they have
stirred the waters of life to their deepest
depth, probed reentlessly INTO the in
nermost recesses of the human soul and
| have shown in the broad glare of day
whatever of rank growth existed there.
They have been novels to set the reader
thinking about the real issues of life,
to plunge him into the deeper currents
instead of leaving him to disport himself
upon the sunlit surfaces They have been
books that demanded some experience
of life and willingness to face the truth
in certain phases of our modern society.
Keen critics of American letters have
watched with interest the work Of Mr..
| Herrick-seen how with each successive
book he has broadened his field of vis-
| ion as his knowledge of life widened
! They have watched the growing power
of his word in 'rhe Common Lot TO
gether." "The Healer" and have real
| lied i'm him a great novelist. With the
publication of lone Womans Life" they
will acclaim him. out of the perfection
of this book, as the greatest American
author of many who draw upon the cur
| rents of our feverish modern life for
| their material
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, layer would doubtless be thicker were
the worms equally numerous and busy
as appears to be the case, because the
proportion of nonarable land there S
much less than in the British Isles. IT
must be remembered also that in addition
to the beneficial service OF stirring up the
soil, admitting air and water more easily
and bringing deep deposits to the sur
face, there is a constant fertilization eff
fected by the vegetable matter dragged
into their burrows by the worms, much
of which is left to decay where it will
do the most good.
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Entirely Different

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The dominic had said grace, when the
four-year-old daughter of the hostess,
who sat opposite the minister. looked up
and said:
That's not the kind of grace my papa
says"
"No?' sweetly asked the minister; "and
what kind of grace does your papa saw,
Why said the little one, "he came
home last night and when he sat down
to the table he just said, Good Heay.
ems, What a supper"
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can would be the surviving term. as ii
is easier of explanation.
me game has two great advantages
rirs'' II can be played by two, three,
four or more players; second. il is easil,,
learned and comparatively simple, yet it
offers great opportunities for skill.
Ih1s book contains the complete laws
ana directions for play by the great card
authority, r. F. Foster
VANISHING POINTS"
BY Alice Brown The Macmillan co
New York.
AS writer of delicately turned Short
stories. fine in execution. Alice Brown
has few equals She is best known. per-
hars. for her New England tales and
there are number In the present coll