White Man Shot by Negro Farmer Died Last Night
Reported shooting near Matthews Tuesday night left Wm Whitney, a Wharton County resident, dead after being brought to Eagle Lake for treatment. Bill Hurd, a negro farmer, was arrested on a murder charge after Deputy Causey seized weapons and the suspect surrendered en route to Hale Lake.
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Wm. Whitney
Matthews
Bill Hurd
Callison Hotel
Burd
Whitees
Caurey
Sul Hurd
Wm. Whitey
Plunkett Place
Wharton County
F. Causey
W. M. Conner
Causey
Hurd
Hale Lake
Whitney
Zeb Bum
Eagle Lake
Oader
W. J. Roberts
Jake
Billurd
Causey Ulazo
Whitness
Bin
Bia Howe
Whittey
Eagle Lake May Get Another Oil Well Test
Oil prospectors in Eagle Lake plan more land leases at five cents per acre with one dollar per acre option for future years. Real estate agent E M Johnson negotiates with landowners near Eagle Lake to form a large block for drilling tests. If enough owners sign on, seismograph tests will start immediately with results expected within six weeks. if not, the project may be abandoned.
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Houston Yartles
E. M. Johnson
Eagle la
Wackson Wountien
Hudler Elected City Marshal In Tuesday Election
The article reports the Tuesday general election results with record turnout. M. A. Hudler won the city marshal race with 224 votes against A. H. Ler who had 135. Aldermen O. J. Wivtermann FW. Henly and Mooney were elected with sizable totals.
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Hudler
O. J. Wivtermann
FW. Henly
Mooney
Gentlemenere
M. A. Hudler
A. H. Ler
Jfor
Puraday
Cavendale Mayor warns against dumping grounds use
City official warns residents not to leave trash and dead animals in Cavendale addition’s dumping grounds private property. Mayor Westmore Hint urges utilizing city dumping ground, promising no charge for removal but warnings of fines and complaints for violation.
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Chiwix
Westmore Hint
Cavendale
Aged Lady Sustains Shoulder Fracture in Auto Accident
Friends of Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Johnson report Hedwig Nettelstadt, wife of Mr. Johnson, suffered a left shoulder fracture when she fell from a car at the rectory Monday morning. Dr. Doyle treated her promptly and she has since been progressing as well as could be expected.
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F. M. Johnson
Leno
Mis
Hedwig Nettelstadt
Johnson
Doyle Wan
Indy
Misa Nettelbladt
Lissie Opens Baseball Season Easter Sunday
The Headlight reports that Lissie’s baseball team, organized by Mat Lisle, is ready for the season opener on Easter Sunday April 19. Wallis will be the opponent. game time set for 2 30. Admission is 25 cents for gymnasium seating.
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Lissie
Uctin
Mat Lisle
Chas Lengerke Injured in Monday Pasture Accident
Chas Lengerke 18 suffered severe injuries Monday when his horse lurched during a pasture task near Boothe Valley, throwing him against a post and scraping his face and shoulder. Dr. Holt Fitegarig treated him. visitors were barred for two days as he improves. Local residents extend sympathy as recovery is expected over weeks.
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Chas. Lengerke
Mr. Chan von Lengerke
J. M. Chamney
Johnson
Rex Cebanias
Boothe Vat
Ho! Fitegeraig
Lengerke
Chirlie
Eagle Lake
Alfa Do
Lost Dog Rescued After Cross City Search
A lost dog linked to a San Antonio rooming house case led Mr. Frazer to travel and confirm the animal’s description. He visited the address, recovered the dog, and handed a business card to the occupant to coordinate with authorities. The dog had been wandering, then carried toward the border by visitors.
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Hoxton
Franar
San Antonio
Aunt Antonio
Frazer
Glyon
Mexico
Elvil Enginver
Frugar
Jon Alin
Baght Lake
Ray Antonio
Graham Trio at High School Auditorium Tonight
The Graham Trio from Mra John Wesley Graben will perform at the high school auditorium this evening under the Parent Teachers' Association. The group features Mrs Doty and Mrs Grimes with acts including solos duets and dramatic pieces in costume. Admission is 35 and 4 cents with proceeds aiding the association.
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Mra
John Wesley Graben
High Whol
Parent Teachers’ Association
Tria Ly
Robert Doty
Sovrine
Goldat
Flint Methoiint
Howiten
Minn
Hilda Johns
Plantat Aid Charaeter
Veronn Johox Grimes
Solo
Harry Lauder
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Houston
NND Excursionists Ming On Next Thursday San
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce announces a trade excursion by baggage car two dies and four Pullman sleepers to Haglé Lake arriving Thursday April 16 at 640 p m The train will carry about 125 passengers traveling over the Macatoni from Deeville to Rosenberg then to Sin An Sean and the Southern Pacific to reach Bugle Lake area The report notes limited details and irregular spellings in the OCR text
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San Antonio
Coe Wapis Mines
Ail
Improvements at Rex Theater to Modernize City Showhouse
The Rex Theatre will close for two weeks for extensive improvements. A redesigned interior with 400 new comfortable seats a large pipe organ upgraded lighting and a new decor will refresh the venue. The operating company plans modern projection and a refined front area to attract audiences once reopened.
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Apel
Oie
Rex Theatre
Ca Bentley
Indianapolis Messages From Eagle Lake Kinship Return
A fragmentary note reports Loe for 15 in Annapolis Indiana as sister of the Chentifeahltches at Eagle Lake accompanies her daughter. The writer mentions Joe Whistle frost Ip tatery and a plan to plant and sow, hoping for a return in about two months amid flowers and Kater Rivers.
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W. Ring
Eagle Lake
Wuil
Indianapolis
Gravel work completed from Ramsey to river bridge
Grading and regravelling finished from Ramsey to the river, marking completion of the section to the river bridge. Workers report the Kolberg to Biankey stretch nearly ready, with remaining rough portions between Engle Lake and Kolberg slated for final smoothing. The project improves travel and future ease on this route.
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Ramsey
Alleston
Coluraidi
Hamery
Kolberg
Biankey
Englé Lake
Well South of Garwood Reaches Seven Foot Depth
Mr F Alera of Michmond with the Southern Company of Houston visited here. He said at that site the drill had reached seven feet and encountered no unusual developments or great premises. He expected to drill to twenty thousand feet with cautious outlook on wildcat prospects.
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F. Alera
Michmond
Howston
Belng
Gaewonl
AlTore Sali
Hsn’t
Ithrut
School trustee on held here last Saturday election
In the school trustee election held here last Saturday 235 votes were polled. C. P. Hoye received 108, C. B. Sinclair 156, O B. Boothe 140, W. A. Dallas 100, W. D. Lenhart 26. The first three are elected to the ad board for the definite two year term.
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School Trustee Election Ltd
Bint Saterday
C. P. Hoye
C. B. Sinclair
B. Boothe
W. A. Dallas
W. D. Lenhart
Ad Board
Sefinitic
Mr. Lenhart
Revivalists Arrive as Eagle Lake Church Seeks Awakening
Evangelists expected to begin services in Eagle Lake as Rev J H Ellis and Rev Mark Terrell prepare a joint revival effort. Local clergy urge all denominations to join, aiming for a regional religious awakening and cooperation across faiths during the event.
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Howe Light
J. WH. Clark
Jocal Methodist
Mark N. Terrell
Sherman
Raynor G. Boledink
Independence
Missouri
Engle Lake
Pittaway
Mulsa Tn
Kuddima
Morelinx
Tarvia
Rado County
Wade 18 Delegates to State Woodmen Convention
W J Wade returned home Tuesday night from two days visit to write convention of Woodmen of the World in San Antonio. He reports a splendid meeting with harmony and peace. A A Seule, retiring lead consul, presided and noted no decisive action on a high resolution. W Finger, the Court of Criminal Appeals, headed advisory. S H Taylor, banker W Cy Cox, head clerk re elected. T H Brax and Shese Lud were mentioned amid a quiet ballot for officers.
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W. J. Wade
Howe
Te World
Sn Antonio
A. A. Seule
Nacaphodex
Olin
W. Finger
Court of Criminal Appeals
Taylor
Amuiriile
W. Cy Cox
Mineral Wells
T. H. Braxi
Woaxatuchle
Local boys entertain with dancing party
The local boys entertained with a lively dancing party on last Friday night at the home of Mervend Mr. 422d. A one-piece negro band performed, with many guests including Mira, WL Couney, Mead, Linghlin, Monde Parker, Lovely Brewer, Edwy Dyer, Lucille Ney, Mamie May Causes, and others in attendance.
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Mervend
Kefreshmens
Mira
WL Couney
Wid Mead
Me Linghlin
Mes
Masi Wo
Blewe Tan
Edwy Dyer
Lucille Ney
Mamie May
Monde Parker
Lovely
Ant Mevars
Hen Buuly
Graf
Vern
R Matthews
Ruviscl Voburta
Ed Tiguly
Hons
Unite
Mick Ney
Lester Huuge
Novely Causey J
Meury Chapamun
Visiting Girl and Senior Class Honorees at Dance
Alisa Evelyn Landa and guests hosted a Friday evening gathering at the Tai home on McCarty Avenue to honor the senior class and house guest Miss Sarat Schwartz of Houston. Attendees included Eagle Lake school figures Fox Geen, Cuivre on Westmoreland, Henry Studenum and Minon Bentler. A fur furnished foyer and refreshments of cake and punch were served.
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Alisa Evelyn Landa
Max M. Tai
McCarty Avenue
Clas
Sarat Schwarts
Houston
Bessiden
Fox Geen
Cuivre
Westmoreland
Henry Studenum
Minon Bentler
Local Negroes to Hear Talk on Tuberculosis
Mike Zoe Austin, county supervisor, has arranged a talk for colored people at the Colored Hospital Lere next Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Dr Ty Boule from Uhletty will discuss tuberculosis, and Miss Alatin will speak on child welfare. Five more-entered women completed their midwife course in Miss. Austin's class: Helen Sunbury, Adeline Keeney, Emma Davis, Jenny McTier, and Mary Barrett. Next Wednesday from 2 to 4 p m, Miss Austin will hold a conference for free school white children, inviting all mothers interested in caring for their infants.
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Mike Zoe Austin
Vorue
Ty F Boule Bf Uhletty
Miss Alatin
Miss. Austin
Helen Sunbury
Adeline Keeney
Emma Davis
Jenny McTier
Mary Barrett
Headlight seeks 6001 correspondent at Altair
The Sendtight wants a correspondent at Altair to report community happenings for publication. Self addressed and stamped envelopes and four complimentary copies of the paper are requested. Please write out, in full, that you will serve as paper correspondent.
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Altair
Notable River Incident Report Raises Questions
Fragmented OCR text references Mr GY Morgan, J C Studewan, and a river night stakeout on the Colorado. It mentions a boxing-related theft, a prize amount around five dollars or forty pounds, and uncertainty about details. The overall piece is unclear and names are imperfectly captured.
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Morgan
Ron
Mette
Dek
Colorado
Wong
J.C. Studewan
Waa
Local resident laments EL Campo fair preparations
Mr Peter Welsbulm recently moved to EL Campo complains of a slow year at the town fair. He visited Tuesday, noting shortages at his home near Hagle Lake and saying things are off to a rough start for the El Campo section event.
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Peter Welsbulm
el, Campo
Hort
Hagle Lake
EL Campo
Mr Ronnie Penk Arrives as Student at St Marys Bewinary
Mr Ronnie Penk, a student at St Marys Bewinary in La Porte, arrived for a stay with home Totku.
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Ronnie Penk
St. Mary's Bewinary
la Porte
Fat Rte
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