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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from Eagle Lake Headlight shows editors Orman and Taylor and mentions city organ and local families. Includes stray names and unclear details about contact information and local entities.
Several townsmen attended the County Court in Columbus as witnesses in the Thatcher will case which was admitted to probate by County Judge Mayes. An appeal was noted by Olinthus Ellis of Hallettsville for the contestants. A temporary administrator was appointed to oversee the estate pending final disposition. Hayes Stephens, B. H. Daily and A. Norman were named appraisers to list all property and value. Mrs Morris Seligmann of Houston is visiting the city during the family recess of Mrs Steinweis.
Tabulated votes show Miss Hattie Harris leading the contest to date and awarded 5.00 in gold for the week. Other standings include Wille Elaine Russell Mary Bee Daughtry Florence Evelyn Waddell Grace Caylor. The Headlight office will re check the standings to catch and correct any errors as a courtesy to local business sponsors.
The Retail Merchants association held a meeting Thursday evening in its new McCarty building office space. J. J. Williamson elected secretary. he will oversee the office. Semi weekly meetings planned until established then held semi monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays. John Skuca of Nada visited Lake on business and purchased A R Strugle Dry Goods and Grocery in that town.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's as a remedy to keep bowels regular and health intact. It urges readers to rely on home merchants and emphasizes easy access to relief from stubborn waste buildup.
On Sunday January 21 at the bride’s home, Miss Opal Hough married Mr. Edward Causey in a ring ceremony performed by Rev. Geo Causey. A wedding dinner followed and a double ring cake was cut. The couple, praised for character and community regard, will reside on a local rice farm with many gifts including a full silverware set. Attendants and relatives listed with note of the ceremony and well wishes.
Local notices announce the marriage of Miss Bertha Audrey Phelan to Mr. Joseph H. Inefin on January 18 in Houston. Mr. Duehin, traveling salesman for Schumacher Company, recently succeeded Mr. Gaines in the local post and is noted for his cordial reception among residents. The bride is described as a popular Houston young woman and it is understood the couple will reside here.
A cautionary notice warns Thelma to stop her affair with a married man, urging action to prevent a crash. An entertainment listing notes Rex shows for Wednesday and Thursday. A lost glove notice asks for return to Mrs. Helmer Seaholm near the post office. Bailard's Snow Liniment advertises relief for rheumatic pains in three sizes. Real estate ads offer several business lots on Manin Street near a new station, via Frank Stephens Company.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a health tonic for children with worm issues. Claims to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system while Nature dispels worms. Promoted as pleasant to take, price 60 cents per bottle.
The Boubinsky Brothers vaudeville act appears at the south end of the square for a week, drawing larger crowds despite cold winds. The opening night featured a well heated tent, a lively band, and first class stage acts. The Ray City Tribune calls the show popular and highly entertaining. Also, the Presbyterian church womens auxiliary met at Mrs A Blackman’s home with sewing and hot chocolate served.
A quick take on Hayes Healing Honey that stops coughing by healing throat and chest irritation, paired with Grove's Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat. The combination claims rapid relief as salve applied to the chest and skin pores aid the cough's end.
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