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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1927
Page
12
In a weekend hunting party Mrs HL Cratcher, noted as a skilled shot, chose not to shoot when two deer appeared close by. She observed the animals, admired their beauty, and weighed the game laws before deciding against firing. The deer moved off through a canyon into the thicket.
A New Braunfels woman, Mrs E B Karli, reportedly killed a 24 point buck in a season’s hunt. The article mentions Dr My oU Tytler, famed Missouri marksman, who says he has discarded his rifle for life.
Mrs SA attended the Victoria hospital funeral for her brother Robert Wearden, 20, impresario of Pineedee, who died after surgery. Services were at St Mary’s Church in Victoria with interment at the Carhelig cemetery. Knights of Columbus pallbearers assisted. wife, parents, six brothers, two sisters, a grandmother and other relatives mourned.
Funeral services for William L. “Wroper,” four years old and lifelong Columbus resident, who died Wednesday while visiting Crockett, were held Sunday afternoon at the Catholic church. Interment followed at the old Fellows Cemetery. Also notes on local business ads for trees, a mule sale, and poultry and pecan prices.
The article traces Mrs Bryan Owen and her Florida congressional bid, noting her father Bryan Owen’s influence and predicting the burden of family chores as she enters the race. It discusses hereditary links to politics and critiques the press handling of the campaign by a Dallas State Press editor.
The Ladies Missionary Society gathered at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening with notable attendance. Officers elected include president Mrs John Chimney and vice president Mrs Gore, with secretaries, superintendents, and local workers named. the group looks forward to a successful year of work.
A fire destroyed the home of Challe Hiri near Webmin, trapping his four children Unlay Me Theta at the moment. Neighbors rescued the children and the property, valued around 6000 dollars, on Hulcrady county land heirloom once owned by Henry J. Laity.
The Christian Church plans a Christmas Eve observance with a children’s pageant and a parish meal as many members cannot attend on the holiday. An invitation goes to all town residents to join the event and future Sunday School programs.
The Headlight thanks Mr Gray Payne for two fine home grown oranges from a tree at his residence. The fruit is described as well colored and a very pretty specimen of the orange family. Another tree in his yard bears over two hundred grains.
J R Pinchback of Garwood killed a big buck deer last week and shared meat with friends. This week a package at Headlight contained twelve quail as a gift from Mr and Mrs Pinchbuck. The note praises Pinchback as the heat hunter west of the Brazos and thanks Mr and Mrs Wnberts for the thoughtful gesture.
Property listing on Mall Street describes rental space with a single room post and decor details. Adi Doad lists tone 15 with date 12 10 11. Local notice format mirrors early 20th century housing ads.
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