Car Destroyed by Fire After rollover on highway
A Buick sedan was destroyed by fire after overturning on a highway during a hunting trip. Chas. Von Lengerke of Emgle Lake and L. D. Roberts of this city were in the car with “Styx” a LaGrange cook. Von Lengerke suffered head and neck injuries and was hospitalized in Houston. Roberts had multiple bruises and the cook sustained a broken collarbone and two broken ribs. The car rolled into a ditch, then caught fire within minutes. details note the drivers and victims, with insurance coverage mentioned.
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Chas
von Lengeree
Emgle Lake
Houston
Styx
LaGrange
Chas. Lengeree
L. D. Roberts
Juetls
Ernest von Lengerke
New York City
Sehulenburg
Lengerke
St. Joseph T Firmary
Southern Pacific Limited
Schulenburgy
Fred von Lengerke
Hettie Cures
Bho
Houpite
Mirs— Lengerke
Corey
Roberts
York
New York
Vor Lengerke
Mexico
Christmas Cheer Fund Seeks Inmates Aid at County Poor Farm
The Christmas Cheer Fund asks for help to provide gift boxes to inmates at the County Poor Farm. A dedicated committee will purchase and present the gifts. Miss Kitty Belle Ney and Dora expect home Saturday from Park Forts Texas Christmas University for the holiday effort.
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Chrish Vans
Perms
Sonsan
Metheniist Missionary Society
Syontatyny
Wbove
Missen
Kitty Belle Ney
Doro
Park Forth
Texas Christmas University
Richmond Road Hold Up Report
Aapoee Rom Heinke was forced from her car on a stretch of Richmond Road by a highwayman. The assailant struck the vehicle, produced a pistol, robbed her of the purse, and fled toward Sugarland. The victim exited unharmed and reported the incident to local authorities.
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Rom Heinke
Richmond
Stafford
Sairiye
Sugarland
Christmas Tree Programs Throughout Eagle Lake Churches
Readable notices describe Christmas trees and programs at Eagle Lake churches. Methodist Church hosts a Tuesday night program with music, readings, and offerings for the Methodist Home of Waco. Christian, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Baptist churches list services and school events, with nativity pageants, carols, recitations, and child choirs.
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Methodist Church
Lawrence Herring
Waco
Mr. Santa Claus
Harrison Walker
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Elmer Struss
Lynd Campbell
Baptist H
Baptist Ghurch
Cain
Famed writer Cobb visits Eagle Lake area
Irving Cobb of New York renowned author stayed Monday at Lakeside with Mr. and Mrs. Goyern and hunted ducks at the lake. He praised Eagle Lake and its surroundings and noted a future program will include a visit there. Mrs White and children of Houston, formerly of this city, expected for Christmas with relatives.
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Irving, Cobb
New York
United States
Lakeside
Cobb
Huston
Eagle E
Eagle Lake
Smothers Home
BE. White
Houston
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 1929
The Headlight wishes readers a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year as the year 1929 passes into history. The upcoming issue notes publication timing and invites readers to send advertisements and notices for the next Friday after the holiday period.
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Ovcea
Whatley Kills Twelve-Point Buck on Llano Hunt
Ji J. Whatley of Houston was here on business Wednesday. He reportedly killed a twelve-point buck during a recent Llano hunt and mounted the trophy on his car before leaving with the hunting party.
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Ji J. Whatley
Houston
Mr. Whatley
Llano
Jit
Douston
Planter Sells Ten Cars of Seed Potatoes
A local planter reports selling ten cars of seed potatoes this week in the region. He notes that another planter has sold eight to ten cars for spring planting and mentions fourteen cars of seed stock in storage.
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Storag
Nrizax
Community Christmas Cheer Fund Reaches Goal Here
Local Headlight fund drives liberal gifts to bring Christmas joy to every child. A committee led by Mrs. P. O. Willson and Mrs. B. L. Vineland coordinates donations totaling 844.50 plus earlier gifts, with additional calls for more children. Various residents and groups contribute cash and goods to ensure no child is left disappointed this season.
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Ada
Santa Clare
Herve & Balance
P. 0. Willson
B, L
Vineyard
F. Reid
GC. Wilson
Indies
Henadiight
Rose
L. DB Allen
Minnie B. Bentley
Pulshear
Geo. Herder, Sr
C. P. Hoye
P.T. Gordon
TW. Kearney
W. Huntly
Madeline Cenrisal
Geo. Gray
Allee Brandstatter
Soe
Walter Adams
Wild Buck Killed Near Altair Bred and Banded in North Dakota
A banded wild pintail duck killed near Altair and reported to the Bureau of Biological Survey shows birds banded across North America. The letter urges continued reporting of banded birds, noting bands travel with migrations and cooperation from US and Canada is essential.
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Altair
North Dakota
Bureau of Biological Survey
T. D.C
Raul G. Redington
Area of Biological Survey
Dawson
F. CO
United States
Canfan
Suc- Pteadhadndee Pdlns Magic Sds
Central America
Trinidad
Ita Eree Sparbers
Oil Development Near Eagle Lake Quiet Amid Talks Of Testing
The Headlight reports uncertain oil activity north of Eagle Lake with potential deep testing discussed for next year but most exploration paused for 1929. Shell Petroleum recently renewed a land lease for 202 acres until January 16 while landowners’ consent remains a prerequisite for further drilling. Mrs. Taez Morgan, aged eighty four, arrived from Missouri to visit her son Gr. Y. Morgan.
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Shell Petroleum Company
Eagle Lake
M.T. Bellindler
doctoreni_all
Mra. Taez
Morgan
Utman
Micnols
Gr. Y. Morgan
Gwendolyn Raub Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Sunday marked the seventh birthday of Gwendolyn Raub, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Raub. Carried by relatives, the celebration at the Dally home in Eagle Lake included twenty five guests for dinner and thirty for supper, with many Raub relatives in attendance.
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Gwendolyn Raub
Mya. W
Eagle Lake
Christmas Spirit Brightens Eagle Lake With Holiday Decorations
Eagle Lake townsfolk prepare for a festive season as two city park trees rise and are lit by Central Power and Light, with extra cedar trees bought for display. Local merchants and residents light front yards and plan Christmas Eve trees. Churches set 7 to 7:30 pm services in week leading to Christmas.
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Ererything
J. A. Dromgoole
H. L. Reading
Studeman
Central Power and Light Company
National Tire Stores May Establish Branch Here
Ed Ward of National Tire Stores visited Eagle Lake to assess opening a local branch. He indicated the company aims to expand with new stores in better towns and hopes to confirm a move to Eagle Lake early next year. The Denver Colorado headquartered firm operates more than five hundred outlets nationwide.
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National Tire Stores
Ed. Ward
National Tire Stores, & Chain Store Corporation
Mr. Ward
Eagle Lake
National Tire
Denver
Colorado
Ward
EXPAN
Young man bitten by polecat near Austin
Clifton Nunes of Gonzales about twenty three years old, worked for T C Lewis near Eldridge, bit on the finger by a polecat eighteen days ago. He later reported severe head pains and was taken to Austin for treatment, with Miss Abbi Crozier planning a Christmas visit to relatives by Port Worth.
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Clifton Nunes
Gonzales
T. C. Lewis
Eldridee
Sanday
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Nance
Engle Lake
Rufus Countee
Joan Tax
Abbi
Weather records show bitter cold and waning forecasts
The article reports extreme cold with wind chills near zero and temperatures around 20 degrees. Weather analyst Westmoreland notes inconsistencies among instruments and observers and expresses intent to retire from weather reporting.
Heavy crop of county candidates expected in spring
The article notes a large prospective field of county candidates as the cotton crop is light this year. It mentions that some current officeholders may not seek re election and that rumors suggest a scramble to fill vacancies. Early announcements usually begin in February with the county political campa ign rising in anticipation.
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Colorado County
Large bob-cat chase ends with animal killed near Alevson
A large bob-cat weighing six pounds was killed near Alevson Tuesday night by John Mol and Raymond Schindler after two hounds halted the chase. The event occurred during a moonlit hunt lasting about five acres, with the cat finally brought down.
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Alevson
Walner Horn
Nemy Allton
John Mol
Raymond Schindler
Advertising Brady for Next Week’s Head
Merchants urged to submit advertising copy and greeting images for next week’s edition. The office will accept forms Wednesday for a Tuesday publication cycle, with reminders about deadlines and attendance at-town notices.
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Christ Church
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Louise Baring
Gi&rwood
Erwood
Devondhals
J. R. Murray
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Samuel Martin
Mae Beekmeyer
Lou Williams
Wish
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Roe
Santa Land
Abbie
Helen Osobe
Elmer Strigs
He State
Elmer
Joe Nat Base
Esul
Jim Whatley
Mee C. Chertaon
Alfred Gerson
J. C. Wilson
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Belle Shinn
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