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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1926

Page

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Lightning Strikes Kill Five On Adams Farm

A severe electrical storm on a Prides night struck Adams farm killing five work stock. Two mares and two work animals died instantly and a third mare died the next day. One mule survived with a minor mouth bleed while all other animals were described as good work stock. The incident occurred near the Adams home by a pond, about three hundred yards away.

Jesse Adams Adams Bjoy Starus Midalzhe Father Adasts Uniwil

Dick Terrell Joins Cadet Flying Corps at Brook's Field

Dick Terrell, son of Mr and Mrs Terrell, has joined the Cadet Flying Corps at Brook's Field San Antonio after weeks in the aviation service with instructors. He aspires to command an airship, having built one years ago but faced mechanical set backs. Now in the government aviation service, progress has been promising since his arrival.

Terrell API Severninvat Aviariin Brook's Field San Antonio Lexis Dick Terrell Casset Richar Aviation Sermoe

Cotton Cooperative Marketing Studied by Texas A M Group

In Colorado County, instructors and senior students at Texas A M College analyze cotton cooperative marketing. County Farm Bureau president Fritz Engelsard notes a large student group recently spent days at the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association headquarters to study the movement and its member services.

Texas A. & M. College Colorado County Fritz Engelsard Colorado County Farm Bureau Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association

Decoration Day Observed at Masonic Cemetery

Decoration Day will be observed at the Masonic Cemetery on Sunday April 18 and all persons with loved ones buried there are asked to visit and decorate the graves.

Masonic Cemetery

Columbus Expects Debt Free Status and Possible Incorporation

Columbus has repaid its municipal debt and county commissioners report readiness to return governance to residents. Talks arise of reestablishing a city with elected mayor and two commissioners and formal incorporation steps.

Evangelist Richey to Visit Engle Lake Area

A local effort circulated by B.S. Fields aims to bring Evangelist Ray mond T. Richey to Engle Lake for a brief campaign. Richey indicated possible dates from Eagle Lake and promised to notify the paper soon as plans solidify. Five services are planned at the city auditorium with crowded expectations.

Raymond T. Riches B.S. Fields el & & Campo Mr. Richey Del Eagle Lake Servic City Auditorium

Rotarians Visit During San Antonio Conference

Eighteen attendees joined the First Annual Conference of Rotary International District 47 in San Antonio on April 12 and 13. International speakers included Dr. Murry Fish and Tom Doyle. events featured a Texas club party, a Governor's Ball, and theatre outings. The Eagle Lake party listed members such as Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Len Wort, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Ney, and J. A. Drom Koole among others.

Eagle Lake Rotary International San Antonio Murry Fish Mentigylvania Tom J. Doyle Montana Hogi Moblin Kentucky Walter Clive Wiellin Falls Sana Antonio Country Club Majes le Theatre Fort Sum Houston Sind W. B. Len Wort Rey Tulinson, Jr N.C. Ney A. F. Herbert Gilbert Choppin Neal Hills Clyde Taw J. C. Stuiteman B. I. Fabee Hi, Daily J. A. Drom Koole HE. Himpel M. Stolnwall 0. J. Wintermain Eon Daily

Governor's Daughter 18 Continues Suit Over Insurance Premium Case

A Texas court continues the suit involving Ruth Yett formerly Ruth Westmoreland of Bugle Lake and the governor's daughter, over a $000 insurance premium commission claim. Judge George Calhoun delayed ruling on the demurrer noting both plaintiffs are married women and may require their husbands to act. The case centers on alleged joint property in an insurance agency.

Thesday Austin Mates Lhelither Hugatton Mra Nadle Digh FR R Hoberts Dobre Houston Sanday

Mrs Belmer Seah LI Undergoes Operations

Mrs Belmer Seah LI underwent operations at Olney Valley Hospital after transfer to Wharton on last Friday. She remains in recovery but doctors say she passed the danger period and is on the road to recovery, though weeks remain before she can go home. Her mother Mrs Holle Nail stayed with her at the hospital during the ordeal.

Mr. Hebner Beebholm Wharton Olney Valley Howe Nidy Hoon Holle Nail Owas Dows

East Bernard Man Drowns After Car Rolls Into Ditch

A East Bernard man, Frank Hrick, died after a car overturned beside a road between East Bernard and Wallison. He was pinned beneath the wrecked vehicle in shallow water about eight to twelve inches deep. A friend escaped, but Hrick remained trapped for nearly three hours before extraction and efforts to revive him failed. The death was ruled as drowning. The accident occurred shortly after midnight Monday night.

East Bernard Wallson Monday Nigit Frank Hrick Rapyt Bernard Hricknd Brazos River Tirlek Herik Bia Ely

Winfree's Daughter Injured In Weekend Auto Crash

Miss Corie Winfree seventeen daughter of city official Mrs. Winfree suffered facial cuts arm and head injury and a possible internal concern after a car swerved off a road near Yonkmn. She remained unconscious briefly at the hospital then regained consciousness. Five Yonkwm youths returning from a outing witnessed the accident near Harbed fence. The event occurred during a group trip to a local picnic and theatre show proceeds later that week.

Yonkwmn Corie Winfree Winfree Vitiz Ctiy Eagle Lake Wemoriil Hospital Tint Price Aeds Abe Mia Winfree Mme Rene

Hudson Coach Wrecked in Wednesday Accident

A Hudson coach on a San Antonio Houston route left the highway near Rumxey's Port Tuesday afternoon, rolled over into the railroad right of way. The car’s two occupants were injured. one was taken to town and registered at the Dulue Hotel.

San Antonio Houston Rumxey Port Bally Dulue Ua G. Watson Regisier Patel Bor Tohston Barker

Hungerford Local Talent Hit With Dramatic Club Play

The Hungerford Dramatic Club brings an amateur production titled A Poor Married Man to Eagle Lake High School auditorium next Thursday evening April 2 under the Eagle Lake PTA. Local cast includes Prof Wise and Zole Ford with Paul Helcomb, Russo, and others, supported by a Wharton accompanist. two hours of light comedy and musical interludes with admission 60 and 25 cents.

Hungerford Dramatic Club Eagle Laks Thurainy Ander Eagle Lake Parent-Teacher Association Hagle Lake Helcomb Russo Aid Mra J. KR. Cox Wobfet Wharton Houston Jain Wise Walter Hudgins Zole Ford Marie Bryant Ioaa Pord-Deai-Clark-Smith Clara Abbott Treadway Billy Blake Oles G. Preston Snel June Graham Winson Rockin Mundew Grahim Allvte Stalling Roslin — Wilson TJ Tad" Gins Jupiter Spades I. B. Torgdson Professor Wise Ningra Mia Oneriyal Wise

Weliunney Undergoes Operation in Houston

The article notes Melilinney, head of Miyiversal Motor Companies, underwent an operation at St Joseph in Houston last Saturday. Mrs SUMNEY and families of prominent locals, including Tigo Stephens and Mr MeKithiiney, visit recuperating relatives at the hospital.

Melilinney St. Joseph Tie Houelon Mi Sumney Tia Tie Pwo Bnghe Tigo Stephens MeKithiiney Ante Hospital Fuld Stephens MeElihinniey Une Ulty

Golf Club Party Postponed By Local Club

The Forty Two Party at the cal tinase on the gulf grounds tonight is postponed to a future date. Members are asked to purchase sufficient dishes and follow a selected design for a shower in connection with the event. Mrs. W Bentley travels to Texarkana. Mr. W L Meltor and Mrs. Bentley host at their boarding house in her absence. East Bernard residents Mr and Mrs A Coe were visitors in the city.

Cla Tinase Gulf Grounds Tinvins Bee Clipsid Uae Koon Ay Coe East Bernard City

Confederate veterans visit Columbus on Monday afternoon

Dr J. 8. Bruce and Abe AL Custer, veterans of the Confederacy, were visiting in Columbus Monday afternoon. They spent the afternoon mingling with friends and acquaintances at Mr Carter's car. Both are natives of their era and well respected members of the community.

Bruce Abe AL Custer Columbus

James N Mahon Died at Columbus Last Wednesday

James Nance Mahon died at the family home three miles west of Columbus on Wednesday afternoon. Born in Kentucky 88 years ago, he moved to Texas as a child, served in the Confederate Army, and became a farmer and stock man. He leaves wife Phinetta Gregory and daughter Mrs August Ilse. Funeral was held Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. GW Darby.

James Nance Mahon Columbus Hickman County Kentucky Yexas Fayetteville Texas Sibley Louisiania Mississippi Tennessee Phinetta Gregory August Ilse Malon Colorado County GW. Darby Methodist Church

Judge Mayes Seeks Reelection As County Judge

The Handright column endorses Judge B. Mayes for reelection as Colorado County Judge subject to party preliminaries in July. Mayes is praised as practical and conservative with progressive aims to develop the county.

Handright B. Mayes Colorado County Mayes Attalra Neds

Thanyilay Bridge Club Social Recap at Mathews Home

A Wednesday gathering at Matthews home hosted the Thanyilay Bridge Club with 18 guests. Mrs DP Ge Metella achieved the high score while guests enjoyed refreshments, handkerchiefs, and a fresh strawberry course. attendees included Mesdames Anderson Adminisi Beek Beek tind Metellan and Pitygernidy Wilde.

Bexowetig Leaavny Henne Thanyilay Mag Matthews Pharaliyeridge Wasservell Anilerson Adminisi Beektind Mettellan Tt M Pitygernidy Wilde

Untitled fragment hints at legal or local note

Fragmentary text mentions Northington and others with references to a meeting or event on a Saturday. The readable portion is insufficient for a clear news item, but it suggests a notice or record involving named individuals and a location.

May Fete and Bazaar Planned by Episcopal Gull Parish

The Episcopal Gull hosts a May Fete and bazaar at the parish house lawn this Saturday May 1 at 6 o clock. The program is arranged and promises an enjoyable time for all attending.

Episcopal Gull Lawa

School Children in Pageant at Auditorium

Pageant title Our Motherland to be staged next Friday evening at the high school auditorium. Proceeds will fund serious work. Mrs Killough accompanies. Training by Mrs M E Guayan and Miss Nellie Billingua. Cast includes Motherland Frances Mittips herald Everett Meteo England Tauline Mellin Netherlands Nancy Dorrell Indians Ned Cuttisin Lloyd Dorton and others.

Igh Schoo Auditoriue Phu M. BE. Guayan Nelti¢ Buiinglua America Mothuriond Frances Mittips Thai Herald Everett Meteo Literty Velun Spallinger Juste Myra Sebeck Spate Tycie Fortes Dinple Tmi France Ruth Chingy England Tauline Mellin Netherlands Nancy Dorrell Olga Soderseren Ned Cuttisin Lloyd Dorton William — Watley Willi Waddell Lyle Uhtilips Colabua Thomas Croden Roberts Mrauels Drake Koms Sledge Clarence Hoover Wagligh Qwen Miles Audrey Soder Ethel Barker Hetty Jule Terrell Capital Jean McMillan Walla Townley Wealth Adofine Breiubeats

Prominent Mexican Visitor Speaks at Local Red Cross Fund

A delegation led by Adlung Saldana, sent by the Mexican Consul in San Antonio, visits to strengthen cross border relations and support American Red Cross efforts. The event features nationalities and community leaders meeting Sunday morning at Wyte Khoatee with programs highlighting Mexican culture and charity.

Adlung Saldana San Antonio Hereinas Liedtes ‘Khoatee Cdsme Phy Mestoo

Ceris Can For County Attorney Re-Election

Spencer of Cudilies seeks re election as county attorney after four years serving as acting head. He was appointed by the commissioners court and has performed prosecuting duties, urging voters to support his candidacy for continued service.

Spencer Sper Yeats Geolilee

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