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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01
WINS
FROM|A. & N.
MOST THRrLII5G FOOTBALL
GAME ~ srAGtD ON CLARK
FIELD ON fHURsDaY.
TRABUE ID CAPTAIN
brilliant Playing waSahachian
Elects Him Capsein ~ Varsity
Team for Season
of i0t7.

1T was the grcttest OF all the
great games" declated the returning
visitors from the Te1ns-A. 4 NJ. game
at Austin today, ''tnd the greatest
OF all the great playt during the four
periods OF this thrilling contest was
registered by q Wkxahachie man
Willie TTahue. who'd raced 20 yards
for Texas third TOUCHDOWN early In
the fourth period AID that. too. after
he had suffered a Ibroken nose and
two broken ribs.
A score or morelof football enthu-
siasts journeyed u Austin Wednes-
day night for the annual Tbanksgiv-
Ing game, and they declare IL was re-
plete with thrilli1g plays through
out. VIII Trabud OF this city. bro.
Their of Mrs. Erlink Holland, was the
bright and shining star In the game.
He played brilliant game through.
out. In the first Equarter he smash-|
ed bone In his rtbse and In the Sec
ond quarter brol$ two ribs, but he
playcrd on until he scored the bril-
liant broken-field run In the fourth
and then he retited.
Among those tho attended were
Mr.. aud Mrs. Er1ng Holland, Misses
Fannie Mccue adj Annie Sawyer, ].
G. Kennedy, w. IA. Cleghorn, J. d.
Kiryen, Jack Kidd, Arson Cole, Joe
Culbertson. TOMB Cole, Edwin Fris-
toe, Frank Quaite, Rip Oldham. J.
Lea Cannon and son, Bob Mayfield.
Harry Knowles, ii. E. Herring, Jim
Rockwell. Miss Annie Martin.
Trabne to captain Texas.
The 70-yard hin through the en-
tire A. & NJ deven for the third
Texas touchdown raced William
Casey Trabu3 into the captaincy
of the Longhorf team for 1917. The
election was held at the gymnasium
Immediately aftfr Thursday's Fl to z
victory, the quickest in the history
of Texas footbfll The team voted
before the ste$ming uniforms were
stripped front their bodies. The
choice was unanimous.
Trabue hailssfrom waxahachie and
Is in his junior year, taking a pre-
medic course. II He was a reserve as
freshman IND 1914 and made his
letter in 1915 1t quarter. He was re-
garded as the first-string man last
year, though prevented from play
ing in the laAer games by injuries.
He has been fhst-string pilot all this
season and hts spectacular running
has featured host of the seasons
games. The nittle quarter ran his
team with r4e generalship yester-
day afternoont
Twice has Eaxahachie furnished
a captain for the Varsity eleven.
Back in 1904 Rembert Watsons
spectacular playing boosted him to
the captaincy bud he made good just
as Trabue will make good in 1917.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01
MANY 0ElEGATEs ATTENDING
STATE !. N. c. YMEETIAG
FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCES OF
OLDER BOYS Is YEING HELD
AT COLLEGE STATION.

COLLEGE CITATION, Texas, Dec.
1.-The fifth annual plder boys con-
ference of the Texas y. M. c. A. be-
gan here this morningIwith about 500
delegates in attendance.
The conference is held annually
under the direction BIZ the state Y.
NJ. C. A. Organization for the pur-
pose of improving the moral condi-
ton of boys of Texa6. Delegates are
all over 10 years Il age, and repre-
sent schools. Y. NC. As boy scout
troops, Sunday school classes.
churches, boys dubs and other or
CARNATIONS.
The conference will last three
days All sessiS ns are being held in
the main auditorium of the A. & NJ.
college and thS boys are housed in
the dormitorieS
Several spdkers of statewide
and national reputation will address
the delegates. Among these are Leo
nard Paulson, of the International
Y. NJ. c. A. cbmmittee, New York;
w. B. Bizzell. president OF A. & NJ:
l.. A. Coulter, state Y. NJ. C. A. sec
rotary; DR.. ]. e. Hardy. president of
Baylor University, and Jesse Il. Will
son, state college Y. NJ. C. A. seere-
tary.
The organization meeting was held
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

In recent years there has been
considerable criticism. ara probably
much Of IL justly merised o. the ten
sesey o. our higher COZ a. to delay
and trine wfth justieSl over imma-
ssriaI technscaIiiies - through
hair splitting doclsioE}. but the su-
preme court OF orerqk Is entitled to
the chrome. Bocauf Of one little
~ord o. three Ietio the court re-
vefsed the lsdgmenttn a damage suit
and sent the case ack for a new
trial.
A traffic poIlcci ban IN Portland
was run over and llied BY q motor
truck while IN th@ discharge o. his
dnty. Later his vtlow filcd suit for
damages against le lumber com
pany owning the duck. Although the
driver OF the tru{ alleged that the
traffic officer baked directly into
the path OF the 4 hchinc. the widow j,
through her wi hosses. denied this
testimony and c&nyInced the jury TO
the contrary. 81 i was awarded dam
ages IN the sumbf $500. The case
was appealed 8fthe lumber company
and in due c0trse OF time reached
the supreme cqfrt. The case was re-
yorsed and ko lumber company
granted ne{ trial.
In his plefiings the attorney for
the widow dqfiied that the traffic Of
ffeer had "Itgligentiy and careless
~" stepped backward into the path
OF the trucf that killed him. The
supreme cotrt raised its hands in
horror against this phrase. II re-
versed the Judgment because the at
torney usoh word OF three letters
when he houid have used only two.
because " wrote "nesligently and
careieaslys when he should have
written deslieently or carelessly.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

The Central Presbyterian church
was decorated thSfruits and farm
products for the arnual Thanksgiv-
ing service held al 10;Sn O'Clock
Thursday morning. The purpose of
the service was to rsturn thanks for
the many. many blessings bestowed
upon town and country during the
past year, Rev e. chasteen de-
lowered the address. shieh was close
ly followed by large songregation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01
WACO MAN KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

WACO. Texas. Dec. 1.-R. f,
EDWIN Drake was killed yesterday
afterneen In an automobile accident
six miles south of San Marcos. He
was junior member of the broker
age firm of IL. f. Drake & Co., Wa
co. and among the very prominent
young business men of Waco. He
was 80 years old.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL
INSTITUTE BEING

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. -
ty Sunday school institut9 u
two days, will begin herr tom'
at the Tabernacle Metheuist Gu
Questions Of religious strucuo'
the conduct of Sundg schooi .
will be studied. f.
Rev. NJ. ]. Trenery, supeiiu
ent of the extension depar'Ls
the board Of sunday schools :
cago, will he one OF the p'''
speakers.
Mr.. snd Mrs. Ed Woodr ~,
guestsof Mrs. Woodruils i'''
Terrlll for Thanksgivins'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

Miss Viola Herring, who is at
tending Baylor University, came
home for Th3nksgiving and will re-
main over Sunday. She has as her
guest Miss Hess Erwin of league.
Miss Herring Miss Erwin and Hill
Herring motif to Fort Worth yes
terday to wttness the Baylor-T. G.
u. game.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

Yeatclday was very quiet day in
Waxaha3hie. The business houses
were allI closed and every one was
giving thanks. Those who had tur-
key for tnner we're happy. and those
who couh not afford It were happy
also.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

The next sessien OF Woodrow VIII
sons school In Washington will open
next Monday. 1ost OF the students
did we'll enougl1 last session to be
advanced.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

When qtestioned about his ru-
mored resignation from the cabinet
Attorney General Gregory was as
laxative j. his Austin friends yes
terday as Ed House and John Lind
generally Ore to people with whom
they convetse.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

You should cmember every day
from now until Christmas what It
WAS the Mastef said to the young
fellow about beikg short along GER
tain line.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

Colonel Roosevelt announces that
1t will simply be impossible for him
to arrangd to get off to the Fiji Is
lands beftre February. If your
friends cad help you In anyway. Col
onel. in gttting ready. we are at
your command.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

You may look Tor another advance
in the price OF Gil John u. Arch
bold. manager 4 the Standard Oil
company wes okerated on for APP
pendicitis few days ago.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

The statd Teachers association.
now In session at Fort Worth. IL
hammering iway on proposition to
elect counti superintendents by
boards. Thia office In Ellis county
has been weliAfilled for a number OF
years, and theApeople have done the
eleeting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

You were ve1y thankful yesterday
bnt Why not k@p p 1t up. Make every
day In the yeaf one OF Thanksgiving
and praise.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

By score e 81 TO at sherman
yesterday trinity defeated Austin
College. The b ys played great ball
with Carl Fergpson as usual In the
lead.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

ct Is more BIZ sed 10 give than to
receive" For IN accommodation of
our many friend We win occupy u
npsition at the Receiving end of the
line until the h&idays are over.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

Not being engaged In any line OF
business requiripg one we are not in
the market fof the purchase of a
cash register.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

The bin collectors should be
lcnicnt today. Remember what we
have Just pasfed through.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

No bcpbt John d. Rockefeller
would ION yeterday have given a
good rbund sum for the rent of osr
stomach Just for one day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

Some people Banned that the par
eel post would put the express COM
panies cut OF Business, but We see
that the Wells RTargc sent each en-
ploye turkey tof Thanksgiving.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

II you feel ia morning like you
oserdid the thiqg yesterday you will
find instant rebef In an allopathic
dose OF essenceSof pepsin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

Now we stag into December with
Christmas onlI a short distance
away. Do yotr shopping early.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01
z

Notwithstanding the little Hills
boro team was so badly oatclassed
yesterday the lhys played bali unto
the end. and they PLAYED clean
game. No sout bllns It any time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-01

We are back at our post today. ~
takes something more than roast
turkey to KNOCK Us out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08

Miss Tude Knight, Charles Israel and
Mrs. o. B. Miller, of Eufaula, were the
guests Sunday of friends near Sum-
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A Jones, Leon
jones, Miss Annis Jones and Miss Fav
Minchen, of Macon, motored to Amer
icus Saturday.
Miss Mittie Collins was called to
Dawson Friday on account of the i'll
ness of Mrs. ]. c. Tedder.
Messrs. J. T. Israel and G. W. Wig
gins spent Saturday in Americas on
business.
Mrs. T. G. Williams, MISS Ella Is
rael, Mrs. 0. B. Miller, OF Eufaula,
and Charles Israel motored to Ameri-
Gus Monday afternoon.
Miss Fay Minchen returned Monday
to her home near Macon, after spend
ing ten DAISY in this community, the
guest of Miss Annis Jones.
Little Miss Enda Wishari spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Miss Leila
Maude Williams.
T. j. Suggs and Miss Rcna Mccoy
we're visitors from this community in
Americas Saturday.
Hiss Dora Mae Williams had as
guests at her home Saturday night
Miss Ruth Mccoy and Miss Lena Will
liams.
Several young people from this
community attended the party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Right Minis Fri
day eveneing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
WATERMELON CROP
WILL Be SHORT

ATLANTA, March 8.-The water
melon crop from South Georgia and
Florida is going to be a trifie short
this year according to reports from
various sections.
For some unexplained reason, it is
stated, the amount of acreage planted
in watermelons this year has been ma
erially decreased from previous seas
Oils.
Farmers who have planted are hop
ing that the expected short crop will
help the price of the delicacy which
from time immemorial has been the
delight of rich and poor alike.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
TAedford's BIack-Draught.

McDuIf. Va.-''I suffered for several
/ears," says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, Of
his place, with sick headache. and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend fold me TO try
Thediord's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found ii 10 oe the best family medi-
cine fer young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
aess in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's Black-D raught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
ate weak Stomachs, aid digestion, re-
ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
nan 10 years, and has benefited more
han million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
ck-Draught. Price only 25c. Get
0ckage toby. NC "a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08

Try a WANT AID in the Times. Re.
corder. They pay big dividends
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
West Africa Is
Moving Slowly

LONDON, March 8.-The West coast
of Africa, formerly a land of romance,
tragedy and mystery to be told about
by explorers, is becoming rapidly mod
ernized. A Nigerian newspaper, for
instance, says that DR.. Obasa, a
wealthy native, has at his own expense
built new road into his cocoa planta-
tons so that now a fleet of motor.
trucks will take the place of the long
lire of natives carrying the cocoa on
their heads through a jungle trail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
BuIgars Cease EntrenchIng.

PARIS, March S.-An Athens dis
patch to the Havas news agency bu-
reau here says because of Greek pro-
tests the Bulgarians have ceased work
on formidable entertainments being
constructed along the Greek border.
The Greek protests were presented at
Sofia some time ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
18th. District
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times-Recorder.1
SEVENTEENTH DIST, Ca, March
S.-Rey. J. NJ. Green, of Idea, filled
his regular appointment at the Free
Will church here Sunday morning.
Mrs. j. w. Jackson, of Americas,
vas buried at Rylander Sunday after
noon, Rev. Green, of Ideal, and Rev
Robbins, of Plains, conducting the in
terment services. The people of this
entire community sympathize iwth
the bereaved ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Suggs and family,
Miss Mammie Harris, Miss Ellie Wig
gins and David Israel, of Smithville,
were guests of Mr. ]. d. Williams and
family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Jones and little
Miss Mary Ella Jones spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Virgins, in
this community.
Mrs. T. G. Williams, Miss Ella Israel,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
Leslie
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

NSPSSA@N
LESLIE, Ca, March S.-Tha Boston
Clee club will be the fourth and last
attraction to appear on the Leslie ly-
ceum course next Wednesday evening,
March IS. This attraction promises
to be the best number of the whole
course. Every one who can possibly
do so it urged to come out and show
the lyce,ll management that they ap-
preciate their efforts to give Leslie
such high class attractions as those
brought here this season.
Leslie was visited by fire for the
second time in the same week last
Saturday night when the home of Dun
can Bass was burned J. F. Daniel
and family occupied the house. The
loss was about $500, partly covered
by insurance. The origin of the fire
is unknown.
Misses Mitch and Geraldine Payne,
of Americas, spent Sunday with their
aunt, Mrs A. T. Johnson, here.
M, c. Tharpe, of Macon, was a bust
ness visitor in Leslie Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. C. P. Sims and tw ochildren
made short shop-over in Leslie
Thursday, being guests of relatives
while here. Mrs. Sims and interest
ing children, are now en- route to
Missouri, where Mr.. Sims who pre-
coded them, is now established in bus
mess.
George Doster of Hattiesburg, Miss,
arrived in Leslie Tuesday, coming up
o. an extended visit here, the guest
of his aunt, Mrs. E. r. Bolton.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Wade and young
daughter, Macie, are here, visiting
relatives.
DR.. and Mrs. C. P. Davis and child
rem, of Americas, were guests Sunday
OF Mr. and Mrs Leon Griffin at their
home here.
Miss Lillian Chandler and Miss Rosa
Morgan, of Americas, came Sunday foc
a brief visit to Mrs. Annie Morgan.
Liston X Bakley, of DeSoto was
visitor in Leslie Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. H. A. Deriso, Sr., and Mrs.
George Deriso, went to Plains Friday
and spent the day there, guests or
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Ratliff
Mrs. ]. w. Dismukes, Mr.. and Mrs.
s l.. Carter and James Carter, of
Dawson, were in Leslie Sunday, guests
of Mrs. w. J. Carter and family.
Mrs. Annie Morgan and daughter,
Miss Rosa Morgan, visited Mr. and
Mrs. S. L. Glaze, at their home near
Leslie, Tuesday.
T. w. Smith and son of Columbus,
Paid Leslie flying visit Friday, COM
IFS her on a business mission.
G. W. Walter, a prosperous planter
residing near Anthony Chapel, was a
visitor in Leslie Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ. D. Carr. NJ. D. Carr, Jr.,
Morris Carr and Will Scarborough, of
Jackson, Ga, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenneth Hugh Hines Sunday.
Mrs. Carr and NJ. d. Carr, Jr., will
spend some time in Leslie.
Mrs. r. L. Reeves is spending
few weeks with her parents at Mays
field, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
.ENVER PASHA IS
REPORTED DEAD
Continued from Page ~

are endangered. Therefore the Ger
man success there has little strategic
Importance.
1t is now known in Paris that the
Germans set aside before beginning the
present drive 100000 men to whom was
delegated the task of taking Verdun
Two hundred thousand of the number
had been thrown into the attack up to
Monday, and on Tuesday the last hun
dred thousand reserves went into &C
ton. The climax of the battle is con-
fiiently expected TO be reached either
tomorrow of Friday, and until this is
attained it will be impossible to Judge
which way the battle will go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
French Advance in Champagne.

PARIS, March S-The French forces
in the Champagne region during yes
terday's fighting re-captured portions
of the trenches lost Marcn 9th, says
an official statement The French Of
fensive in this region forms a part Of
the counter operations being carried
out while the Germans are pounding
al the forts before Verdun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
Doings of The Market
The Futures Market.

The futures market was quoted
steady and prices Wednesday We're:
Omen Noon Close
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08
AMERICUS SHOWS
ALCAZAR.

ALCAZAR.
Wednesday.
Beautiful Cleo Madison in "A Soul
Enslaved." 5-act Broadway feature.
Thursday.
Fanny Ward in THE Cheat" 5-act
Paramount picture.
Warren Kerrigan in Son of Stars. "
Friday.
Red Circle" chapter Z.
William Garwood in Lord Johns
Journal" 3-reel drama.
when Aunt Matilda Fell" comedy.
Saturday.
In Dreamy Jungle Town"
King Baggot in "The Soul Mon"
The Wise Man and the Fool" 2
reel drama.
OPERA HOUSE.
Wednesday.
Nations, in five acts.
Thursday.
Daddy Long Legs, a recital.
Friday.
Soul of Broadway, Valiska Suratt.
Saturday.
The Strange Case of Mary Page, 1sr
episode.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-08

Here you will find Tire Repair
Plant properly equipped with Modern
Steam Vulcanizing apparatus for the
prompt repairing of Blowouts, Loose
Treads, Punctures, etc.
AL equipment plus Al materials
and exacting expert care in every de-
tail of the work insure you the right
repair service here. Reasonable
prices.
Americus Steam VulCanizing Co.
j. w. LOTT, Manager.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-11
TEXAS SYNOD AND SYNOD.
CAL CONVENE IN BRYAN

CONTINUED From Page one)
rection of the Brooklyn Society OF the
Jews.
Rev. w. r. Hall, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church at Cameron. de
Iiyered the morning sermon, taking
his text from Gallations. SO.
Sitting in the pulpit win Rev. Hall
were Rev. w. NJ. Lewis OF Navasota
and Rev. Thomas +. Gollaher OF San
Antonio.
This was discourse from which en-
couragement for the work is drawn
Heart. searching questions were asked,
such as what Is my temptation to
play the coward when God demands
the greatest OF tasks for Him"
The discourse by Rev, Hall was
very delightful and helpful to the au
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-11
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

At a special meeting of the City
Council held at the City Hall in the
City OF Bryan on the 4th day Of Octo
Der, 1916, the Mayor and the follow
ing aldermen being present: Tyler
Haswell, John G. Wick, ]. S. Doane
and B. U. Sims, the same constituting
q quorum, and two-thirds Of said
Council, upon motion by Alderman
John G. Wick, duly seconded by ]. 8
Doane, same was voted upon and
Unanimously carried, viz:
BE 1t ordered by the City Council
Of the City Of Bryan, that there be
submitted to the qualified voters oil
the City Of Bryan the following prop
osition: Shall a commission be chos
en- to frame new charter for the City
OF Bryan?'"
Said proposition to be submitted to
the qualified voters Of the City OF
Bryan at a special election to be held
on November 7th. 1916, at the City
Hall in said city, same to be governed
by the general election laws In force
on said date; that c. Il. Jones is here.
by appointed Presiding Judge. and
Mat Vitopil Assistant Judge Of said
ELECTION, and Wilson Bradley and FL
mer Dotson are hereby appointed
Clerks Of said election.
At said election the official ballot
shall read as follows:
For a Commission to be chosen to
frame q new charter.
Against a Commission to be chosen
to frame new charter"
Those in favor OF said proposition
shall have written or printed on their
ballots, For Commission to be
chosen to frame a new charter" and
those opposed to the proposition shall
have written or printed on their bal.
lots, against Commission to be
chosen to frame a new charter
All qualified voters within tho City
OF Bryan will be entitled to vote at
this election and the polls will be
opened between the hours as required
by the general laws.
A copy OF this order. duly signed by
the Mayor and attested by the Secre
tary OF the City OF Bryan, shall con
stitute and be an order for said cleo
ton, same to be published in The
Bryan Eagle. newspaper published
in said city, for thirty days consecu
lively before said election.
Witness my hand at Bryan, Texas
on this the 4th day Of October, A. D.
1916. w. w. HARRIS.
Mayor OF the City OF Bryan.
Attest:
r. T. SMITH,
Secretary Of the City Of Bryan.