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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1923
Page
1
The Detroit News editor says he has never heard of Grant and condemns a Hastings claim that a Detroit editor represents the paper. The piece describes a traveling journalist claiming to cover national tours and writing for the Detroit News, with denials of affiliation and questions about his credentials.
A Tuned-era revival at the Christian church reports good attendance nightly despite poor weather. Pastor King, a dynamic speaker, aims to balance strong Bible handling with respect for differing views as services run through the week. Tonight’s topic is The Conversion of the Evie with further sermons planned.
Mesdawes W. W. Lith and others joined a full day gathering of missionary societies in Weimar with representatives from Lalrang, Schutenbure, Flatonia, Garwood, Winner, Eagle Lake, Bist Bernard and mar. Over 100 attendees heard talks and papers. Mrs. BR Westmoreland led as district secretary, guiding each feature to success. Weimer ladies provided a luncheon cafeteria style. The gathering uplifted spirits with inspiring remarks and hopeful outcomes. Mr Gerrow’s health improved recently, and he expects to recover fully.
A three month old baby named Thelis, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Slatt, was found dead in bed at their Garwood area home. The mother returned to the room after a brief absence to discover the infant suffocated between the mattress and bed frame. Neighbors and the community offered sympathy as the funeral followed that afternoon.
A rumor from Eagle Lake claims Dr Otto Rogers and his family plan a move to Oklahoma. The report notes their absence from the city and a possible return before year’s end or in the near future. A corroborating message from L D Roberts in Minnesota mentions travel delays and an expected return home within ten days.
Fort Bend County cotton growers report severe boll weevil and pest damage after weeks of infestation. Field visits by J A Dromgoole, S O McCarty, Ed Mee, and others confirm widespread blooms aborted and stalks bulging with bolls. Farmers test calcium arsenate and arsenical poisons, with early indications of reduced boll weevil activity and some blooms returning.
In this town professional solicitors, mostly men with a helper, and often couples, prey on residents. Women are targeted and men follow into businesses. The writer urges the mayor to investigate solicitors before permitting them to pass around donation lists.
Mr F N Brower resigns from Lakeside Irrigation to join Horta Orton weaver pit at Columbus after sixteen years with the Columbus firm. Mr OH Willows also resigns as chief engineer for Lakeside Dini and plans to move with his wife to Yorktown.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met with Mrs V N Barrow Tuesday afternoon. They quilted for the orphanage and sewed for the bazaar in preparation for December. The next meeting is set for Tuesday after HiGen of sexrweets with a short program. Clara Berry, manager for Southwestern Telephony Company at Freeport, visits Mina Townley and Mrs Harsha of Veaumont.
A group from Matagorda and Wharton counties meets in Bay City to plan flood control for the Colorado River and to open a channel while preserving irrigation water. They seek U S and state engineers guidance and propose two bonds to raise funds from legislative money to fund the project. The effort aims to secure bonds tied to taxes for 25 years.
Garwood fell to Louise Lesm 4 0 in a Sunday game at Garwood with strong play by local stars. A rematch is set for 4 p m as Garwood hosts Wharton, inviting Bale Lake residents to attend.
In Nada near Greenville county, the first bale of 1923 cotton was produced by Pred buy and ginned at the Nada Labay gin. Louis Witte paid 24c per pound for 169 pounds, classed good. Local merchants contributed to a first bale premium as Nada citizens praise farming, cotton opening rapidly and expected good yields.
The Chamber of Commerce through secretary AV BE Lortarr funds campsite upgrades including whitewashed grounds, trimmed grass, and two brick furnaces being built. Finances may allow shower baths for campers. Multiple camping parties visit nightly. Mrs FM Johnson narrowly escaped injury after a door incident at the camp. Little Miss Pug Harter of Houston and Miss Diwel Biter accompany visitors.
Deiter Thor. Webo of the Uolnabus- Recourts bl well was visitive in Lue city Wednesday afternony, having work at te will for the Afternoon on become of wat repairs. Mtr. Wibb dus he is gradually getting more and neve of the test piping out of the sell, having recovered a big bit of it the week. fe says be hapur, and polleyes fe will. Mave the hole entinsy clearest by the fifteenth of this month wher a test can be made of veil sand which the drift was im at that depth when the piping broke loose in the will. Mr Webb says he firmly believe they die in good pay sand and that they Will Drifg in a well just as soo as the cow erpd remaining amount of piping can be gotten out and fm thorough teat of the well made. With A couple of more weeks the Columbus Bernardo well is likely to furnish the people of this section with some real threats.
Garwood business men announce a first bale premium for the 1123 cotton season. The Headlight notes early picking and a likely first bale today or soon. Local donors include Garwood State Bank, Farmers Co op, Arnold’s Garage, Drapula & Som, and several merchants offering cash, trade, and goods valued at various amounts.
The Chamber of Commerce will meet at Burgers Restaurant at 12 o clock next Tuesday. All local businessmen are urged to attend regardless of membership to discuss important matters for the growth and development of Engle Lake.
Eagle Lake reports the first bale of 1923 cotton weighing 614 pounds grown by Wilde Cetrell, with buyers awaiting sales at the depot. Local merchants fund a $42 premium for the first bale as other bales move toward ginning, while Mr Lenhart and Daitke organize donations to support growers.
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