County Fair Date Set for First Week in October
The Mont Colorado County Fair dates are moved to the first Wednesday through Saturday in October. Meetings and planning discuss a larger parade and fireworks program, with regional officials coordinating from Dallas and local leaders securing a permanent site and attractions for the upcoming show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FA. Dwingoule
Permanent Site Committee
Dus Severtl Sis
Ika
Tary Faber
Edo
American Fireworks Co
Philadelphia
Mra
Sou
H- Little
Coopers Thon
County Fale
Sany
Dallas
Mabel Sheridan Early 1925 Hammer Murder Case Set for Trial
Mrs. Mabel Longworth Sheridan charged with the hammer murder of Mrs. Ada McCain in San Antonio. The district court docket was continued to February 24, with the case awaiting trial and drawing keen public interest from many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Longworth Sheridan
Ada McCain
San Antonio
District Court
Sheridan
Mabel Longworth
Nottawa
Highway traffic blitz targets violations in district
Blackman district highway supervisor based in LaGrange reported in Hagle Lake that 35 cars and trucks were tagged for highway law violations this Friday. He warned there would be no warnings this time as enforcement tightens across the district with inspections, plate checks, and mandatory headlight and vehicle registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Blackman
LaGrange
Hagle Lake
Dees Ui
Blackman
Bhicknin
Piik
Blickmin
Blackiadt
Nuiuliets
Sheri
Curlison
Manville Players Open Week With The Marriage Bramble
The Manville Players performed nightly at the Hox Theatre inviting audiences to a week of entertainment. The cast presented free quick theatre with music and dancing, with Lidlos and other artists appearing each night. Tonight features the company’s main play The Marriage Bramble and promises a full house for the curtain rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayville Hens
Hox
Lidlos
Wu Puld Adotsston
Quikle
Howe
Plas
Manville
Mrs Ellisor Bentley Shelters From Influenza Attack
The report notes Mrs Ellisor PL Bentley has been unable to wed for ten days due to an influenza attack. The brief mentions illness affecting personal plans without detailing medical treatment or outcomes.
Baptists From Three Counties Meet Here
The Colorado Baptist Association held a daylong abstinence meeting Tuesday to promote the Baptist Conquest Campaign. Texas Baptists aim to raise six million dollars over three years to fund universities colleges seminaries hospitals and missionary work. A two million dollar waiver is involved on pledges made January 16 to March 15. Dr. Geo W Trice of Dallas led the effort with plans for Wharton Colorado and Matagorda counties. visitors included Rev C B Poe and others from Wharton Columbus Rosenberg Peladon and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Baptist, Association
Texas Baptists
Howe and
Fore
Geo. W. Truce
Dallas
Colorado Association
Whiel
Wharton
Colorado
Matagorda
C. B. Poe
A. E. Rienan
Columbus
Key. L. J. Frisby
Gidden
J. J. Hardy
Rosenberg
T. B. Derrick
Peladon
Hy. Ty
Skinner
Mra
K. Seymor
W. ¥. Martin
Hownton
Captain Ziegler Longtime Eagle Lake Pioneer Dies
Captain Ziegler, one of Eagle Lake's oldest residents and former postmaster, died Monday evening at his home aged about 80. He served in the Civil War and helped shape the town from a frontier settlement to a thriving community. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery beside his wife. a funeral mass was conducted by Father George Duda. The community expressed deep sympathy to his daughter Mrs W A Dallas and family.
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Goo
S. Ziegler
Wee
Wobate
Aleger
Percy County
Missouri
Enter
Ziegler
Bugle Lake
Isés
Hundell Unider Tuluisun
Uber
Bugle Dake
Cap Lulu Ziegler
Ub Louis
Sais
Justion
Su HH
Ling
Dhile
Youkon
Dbysis
Yiestettiee Tire
Acadian
Ainge
Caplin Ziegloe
Tne
Harris
Anna
Mivat
Chile
Zivglor
Hs Divine
Kaghy
Lake
Ismin
Eagle Lake
Captain Ziegler
W. A. Dallas
George Duda
Unis
Capt. Ziegler
Daugherty Family Visits Before Prescott Move
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Daughtery of Richmond spent several days here visiting the family of their sister Mrs. H LT Reading. The couple were en route to Prescott Arizona where they will make their home. Mrs. John Langes spent a few days visiting in Columbus this week.
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J. G. Daughtery
Richmond
H. LT. Reading
Daughtery
Prescott
Arizona
John Langes
Columbus
Shot Fired Into Ford on Highway Near Wilson Hill
A man driving a Ford sedan along a highway west of Wilson Hill was shot through the left front door and windshield. Mrs White and their young daughter were in the back seat. a second passenger, Bein Sparks, witnessed a figure flee into darkness. The incident appears to be a close range ambush with the shooter targeting someone else, and Columbus authorities are investigating with Sheriff Frais Muegemeyer leading the inquiry.
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Pic
Eagle Lake
Lad
Columbus
He Soda
Mr White
Mrs White
Columbus - Aft
Witte
Roberts to Make San Antonio His New Home
Dr. Roberts and his family depart for San Antonio where they will establish a new home. Mrs. Roberts Mr Dorothyy and Pierre Roberts accompany him as he relinquishes practicing medicine temporarily and addresses pending business interests in the Texas city.
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Roberts
San Antonio
Baesday
Bis
San Autmily
Mr Dorothyy
Pierre Roberts
de. Roberts
Connec
Heath
Si Anitonte
Baegle Lake
Truete Speaks Wednesday at Houston Baptist Meeting
In Houston on Wednesday the Baptist group will host Dr Goo W Pruett, a leading state revivalist, as the principal speaker. Attendees include several of the Kughe Iuike church organizers led by Hey Nowl Bilis who urges Baptists to attend. Mrs J A Roberts returned home yesterday from the Baptist Hospital.
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Goo, W.pruett
Hey
Bilis
J. Ea. Roberts
Baytist Hospital
Jivnie
Hale to undergo operation at Wharton
Mr Hale, 38, Thilo, is expected to leave for Wharton hospital next week for surgery to amputate his leg below the knee. His leg was previously mangled in El Paso when he was struck by a motor vehicle, making the amputation initially necessary.
Pecan Talk Prompts Local Action from Austin Farmer Leaders
Local farmers urge the Chamber of Commerce and state officials to discuss improving pecan cultivation and grafting techniques. A letter from M. K. Guyan at the State Banking Department quotes George Mebain and Poleo Lake area growers urging coordinated support, investment, and discussion this week.
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Toby
Jelees
Peegins
M. K. Guyan
Uni
George Mebain
Hetite
Tutun
Chamber of Commerce
Alowe Win
Bugle
Seeliw
Colorado
Brose Lake
Nate Knot Mi
Melvat Austin
Lim
Uy Eare
Ford's Orchestra On the Air January Show
Ford's Orchestra performs on the air January events in New York City at the Port Motor Comics show. Mr Hart Viechustrie appears in a special exhibit as the orchestra opens the program at 9 PM. Mrs HR Hartin anchors a brief segment from Alleyton during a few hours Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If Hartsin
Alleyton
Baring Opens Chevrolet Service Station for Business
Local agent Baring opens a new Chevrolet Service Station in a tile building with modern machinery and equipment. Contractor IR Th Reese oversaw construction for Chevrolet service, while H W Tixen and LeLsol Tid provided expert support and the Dixon family plans to move into a suitable nearby home.
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Chevrolet
Staton de Tie
IR. Th Reese
Hon
Barlug
Atuton
Ul Klas
Chevrolet Work
H.W. Tixen
Cliromore
Oxla- Home
LeLsol
Chevritel
Dixon
Eacle Lake Ty
Javea
Belle
Bax
Hity Sfetchls
Native of County Buried at Ramsey in January
Ewll Krotzschmar a Colorado native and longtime county resident died at age sixty four after a prolonged illness. He left a wife Lane and children Arno Ty Leo Kriszseimar and Mrs Clark Finney. Funeral held at Ramsey on Monday with Reverend Cylimine conducting services at the Lutheran church. He was remembered as a kind father and a respected citizen by neighbors across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewll Kroteschunnr
Ald
Colorado County
Bebniseyr
Beefaschimin
Tis County
Bernie Hy
Tishowe
Bas Blo Lake
Sleter
Lane Song
Arno
Leo
Reusson -Kriizseimar
Clark Finney
Poole
Sorta
Ramsey
Oreloek
Tuderbranidt
Kretzschmar
Rex Theatre Announces Weeklong Bi Pictures Prospect
Rex Theatre lists a busy coming week with Sirona Tahmidge Lorston Nate Henry and Colleen Moore as stars. Screenings include The Stella? rote and Padlocked with lively casts. Colleen Moore appears in Pwinkle Toes on Thursday and Friday, promising excellent programs all week.
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Ee Sirona Tahmidge
Lorston
Nate Henry
Colleen Moore
Ttes
Stella
Norma
Loly Morty
Noli -Harry
Thoraday
Will Dedicate New Baptist Church Here in February
The new nine thousand dollar Baptist church building, under construction since July, nears completion and will be turned over to the building committee. A dedication week is planned for February 27 with prominent Baptists expected to attend, followed by a ten day house warming and revival meeting led by Rev. Neal Ellis. Sixteen people attended the Sunday School rally at Columbus last Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Baptist Church
Neal Ellis
Cotton Ginning Totals Reported for 1026 and 2025 Statewide
The Department of Commerce releases the annual cotton ginned by county for the crop year 1026 and 2025. Colorado County reports 16,219 for 1026 and 9,064 for 1925, with Lavaca and Fayette counties showing notable counts. Wharton County records 89,002 for 1026 and 40,316 in 1925, while total state figures reach 4,857,801 for 1026 and 3,870,060 for 2025.
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Wade
Colorado County
Auntie County
Clows
Fayette County
Lavaca County
Soigs
Wharton County
Aguo
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Mont Collorado
Wolildon
Mr. Faber
Alroads
Eagte Lake
State Fair Association
J. A. Dromgoole
Geo W. Keith
Achura
Othe
Jax
G. W. Herndon
cMr
Will Walker
Weimar
Manville Bros
Baptists
Ford
Wilson Hill
Ee Truete
Houston
Hungary
Baptisty
Baptists of
Wexua
MR. Hale
Austin Man
Baring
Ekretzschmar
County
Bernardo
Rex
Nagle ‘Uke
Columbua
Col
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