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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
1
Obituary notes the death of a notable Bernardo stockman with ties to local business and social circles. The report mentions his residence near Denver and Boulder area travel plans, his farming and spraying work, and community connections. Friends and relatives expect summer health benefits from Colorado stay.
Eagle Lake plans a new 44 by 110 foot modern brick front business house on Main Street beside Smith Meat Market. The Big Tote Grain Company plans the hollow brick building with concrete foundation to be built by day labor. Construction begins soon and the Eagle Lake Grain Company enlarges facilities on the same block.
Report details General Wolters and Captain Ciffara leading a Texan cavalry unit on a training trip. The party camped near Eagle Lake on Sunday morning and remained into the afternoon, then moved on to West Smelley and Colwates before continuing toward Schulentierg and Luling.
A charming bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs U Pennington honors a visiting girl. Mrs WF Lonehart won high score for ladies with five embroidered fowls, Mr Lester Smith high for men with a silver pencil. Guests included Miss Mildred Davis and others.
Mrs. George Dorman of Glen Flora returned home Monday following a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. EA Toliver. Mrs. Emma Dorman Nickels of Rockwall is visiting her mother Mrs. Dorian in Glen Flora and plans to visit Mrs. Toliver next week.
The Eagle Lake Methodists open a community revival this Sunday morning led by Rev. D A Chie Meloy of Corstenna assisted by Trev J W Clark. All denominations are invited to participate as a large interchurch choir is planned with singers from area churches.
An unidentified man, about 65, was killed when struck by a moving train on a bridge near Engle Lake on a rainy day. He reportedly hesitated crossing back across the track and was hit as the engine passed. No identification was found on him.
Hazel Hartin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvie Hartin and Earl Carter married last Saturday at Wharton. Rev performed the ceremony at Wharton. Groom hailed as a trusted community member and the bride praised as bright and popular. They reside in Glideidge where he is employed. May their life together be long and prosperous. Mr and Mrs Victor Hugethner left for Port Lavaca for the Fourth of July weekend visit.
A truck struck a wagon carrying a Mexican family near Camp Sire FUMng Staton injuring a man a woman and several children. Miguel Cor Tile and his wife were hurt as the wagon split and groceries spilled, with Dr. P Poule and Deputy Sheriff P Comey attending to victims. The accident sparked a flood control discussion in Columbus as state officials pursue river research and potential improvements.
A murky OCR fragment describes a fish fry event on Bayonne with names like Matthews and Gidering, mentioning Mr and Mrs Town and a group gathering. The text references a quick fight, a long boat trip, and several individuals in attendance, but many details are unclear.
A group led by Mies gunk Afra nd Steiner and Hilda Vaive plans a visit of business and pleasure to various points, including Beatie and Ungage IME St, to buy merchandise for winter. Other members Me, Riasiagy, and Tes Peet will join a whigger trip, while CHCOW EH Oilee notes the event aims to improve local market selections.
The readable text appears to document an uncertain legal or corporate note. It mentions persons such as Mr. Floyd and Herma Rockat with references to a license and an Americans Rallyyy Express Company office, but the garbled lines prevent clear facts or actions.
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