Local Schulenburg lynching of Jesse Bullock after alleged attack
A Black man named Jesse Bullock, about 22, was hanged in Schulenburg's main street tree after a mob captured him following an alleged sexual assault on a white 12 year old girl near the Ulrich home. Police and townsfolk recount his capture near the Navidad river bridge and the crowd’s vigil before the hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bullock
Schulenburg
Ulrich
Navidad River
Aes
West
Eleod
Negro
Uvgre
Murle
Cambra
Eugie Lake
Tim
E Negro
Visiting Pastors Preach at Baptist Church Next Week
Visiting pastors will preach at the Baptist church in this city during the coming week with public invitation to attend. Rev. F. Mathright of Amarillo will preach on Sunday morning. C. W. Sawyer of Nor mange will preach Wednesday night. Rev. J. E. Mee of Shamrock will preach Friday and Saturday nights and both Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M.athright
Amarilld
C. W. Sawyer
Normange
J. BE. Mee
Shamcock
Chautauqua Opens Here Next Friday
The White and Myers Chautauqua System plans a five day engagement starting Friday July 13. Attendance seems low this season with limited public interest and few details released. Organizers expect a strong push to sell tickets and counter apathy among potential attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White & Myers
Colorado County teachers to attend Galveston meet
County Superintendent Dr A Melnert of Columbus announces that teachers of Colorado County will travel to Galveston for a joint institute beginning in September. Nearby counties represented include ligrias Carrenton Fore Band and Frezoris. Officials plan a merit program under Dr Payne of the University of Texas. Mesdames Guynn Oliphant Mansfield expect to state about mid month in their Buick car for the trip, and they affirm they are not afraid to travel alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Melnert
Columbus
Colorado County
Galveston
Qaunties
Mesdames
M. EB. Guynn
TW. Oliphant
Mansfield
Colorado
First melons shipped from here on Saturday
The first carload of watermelons for the season left Eagle Lake last Saturday. Two more cars have been shipped with more expected next Saturday. The first car, loaded by Betlinbaum Keith and G O Wessler, weighed about 31 pounds per melon and was sent to Dallas. Buyers paid a premium of 10 cents per hundred due to high average weight and quality. The shipment earned growers $24.75 for 29,750 pounds. Estlinbaum, president of the Colorado County Melon Grower Association, expects about fifty carloads from berrant area, with Calhoun shipments not yet started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carioad
Eagle Lake
Betlinbaum & Keith
G. O. Wessler
Dallas
Estlinbaum
Colorado County Melon Grower Association
Bis
Calhoun
School Board
Mree
Mr and Mrs McDonald Return as Eagle Lake Principal
Eagle Lake residents welcome the return of Mr McDonald to lead the school next term with Mrs McDonald by his side. They currently teach in Bat Marcos where he is in the summer program and she is pursuing special study. Mrs White, formerly Miss Alice Waddell, was rushed to Leason after a message about her fellow citizen's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Mc- Tee
Meer
Fughe Lake
Remmin
Ee Boy Club
Eagle Lake
McDonald
MP McDonald
Bat Marcos
Mic- Donald Iy
Waddell
Former Lissie Boy Dies After Fall at Houston Pool
Rich Weise, 21, a former Lisle resident and lifeguard, died Monday evening after falling from a trapeze at a Houston swimming pool. He struck a diving plank, fractured his skull, and was taken to St Joseph's Infirmary where he succumbed. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wolfe of 1206 Edgewood Ave Houston. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the Evangelical Church. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Weise
Llasse
Houston Oy
Lajurlew
Washington Avenue
Ufe-mayer
Stout
Welse
St Joseph's Infirmary
Puyashlang
Charles Wolfe
Edgewood Avenue
Houston
Lisise
Ed. Welve
Lizele
Evangelical Church i
Evergreen Cemetery
Small Green Bugs Strike Cotton Squares
Frank Schindler, farmer near Bagte Lake, reports in Tuesday that small green bugs swarm on young cotton squares causing shedding in parts of his field. Some areas shed heavily while others remain intact. he notes older cotton looks healthy and plants continue to set squares daily, with expectations of full bolls even if yield declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schindler
Dr. Droll
Bagte Lake
Ie Suse
Gaya
Bug
Acre
Colorado County Sends Represen tatives to Norval College Summer
Colorado County members attend the Norval College summer program in San Marcos. Eight locals study in sub and main colleges including J H Morgan and Li McDonald from Eagle Lake, Almanor Chapwan and A P Kallina of Garwood, Norma Shaw of Columbus, Stonalie Daughtry of Eagle Lake, Bessie Lena Hodges of Garwood, Chiiathoe Chemota and Albert O Bartram. McDonald elected Colorado County Chair and seeks social arrangements soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Norval College
San Marcos
J. H. Morgan
Mire. Li
A. P. Kallina
Garwood
Milas Norma Shaw
Columbus
Stonalie Daughtry
Fagle Lake
Bessie Lena Hodges
Chiiathoe Chemota
Albert O. Bartram
Ourer
Te. McDonald
Mexican Citizens to Stage Saturday Night Show
Mexican citizens present a local talent entertainment this Saturday with a cast of about twenty. The program features impersonations of Cortes and an Aztec chief in native costumes, with Spoady and Aztec soldiers. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Mrs. B. W. Giles visited the city last Friday as a guest of Mrs. M. L. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To & Conner
Dodgers
Cortes
Mexico
B. W. Giles
ML Anderson
Mrs Glenn Sells Hotel Business in Eagle Lake
Mrs J C Glenn has sold the Dustiness and hotel equipment of the Hotel Dallas to Mrs J W Bradford of Angleton, with Bradford as new proprietor and her daughter Jewel joining Eagle Lake High School. Glenn departs for Corpus Christi after six years running the Drummers Home and Hotel Tattas, leaving fond memories and best wishes from The Headlight and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Glenn
Dallas
J. W. Bradford
Angerton
Bradford
Eagle Lake
Angelton
Ars
Glend
Miss Jewel
Houston
San Antonio
Glenn
Corps Christi
Botel
Lnter
Datlan
Tila
Tanya
Mra
Cedd
Crop Conditions Good Through Garwood Section
Garwood July 4 crop notes report crops in good condition with cotton thriving and corn improving after a wet cool period. Belt weevil expected to take toll though hot dry weather may help control it. Minor wind damage limited to Mr. Kubesch’s hillside crop. many Garwood residents spent July 4 at local outings and river events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Drras
Indicuthona
Wm. Kubesch
Wehoya
Campo
Vormer Eagle Lane Circle 13 Married at Agson
Cards revived in Eagle Lake recount the marriage of Wise Arnyo Dents daughter of Mr and Mrs A I Donte of Auxing to Jolmeon on Wedees pave Jane 2th. They will reside at home after July at GF Trinity Street Austin. The family recalls the past in Eagle Lake and sends blessings on the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigte Lake
Wise Arnyo Dents
A. I. Donte
Auxing
Put Pilgar Jolmeon
Jane
Howe
Trinity Street
Austin
Eagle Lake
Bor
Lee
Army to Help Plan Columbus Centennial in August
A Columbus committee returned from San Antonio after inviting General Lewla to join the 100th anniversary of Columbus founding. Major D Alury Fechet will confer with locals on army involvement for the August 24 event. Fechet will visit Columbus next Monday to meet the centennial director and coordinate plans with the American Legion and Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
San Antonio
Ganural Lewla
Columbum
Lewis
D'Alury Fechet
Columbus Post
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce of
San Antonio de Bexar
Texas
Eagle Lake Name Plates For Automobiles Arrive
Eagle Lake car plates have arrived at Towall Garage. The black plates feature white lettering with Eagle Lake and the regulation number, sold in pairs for front and rear of cars. Demand appears high as local car owners rush to equip vehicles with the new town name plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Towall
Powell Baer
Li Bagh Lake
Bridge Between Eagle Lake and Altair Reopens After Closure
The Colorado bridge between Eagle Lake and Altair will close for repairs of about five hundred feet. County Engineer Ly Ti Faber says work will likely keep the structure shut for two weeks and routes traffic via Columbus until the bridge reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Altair
Colorado
Ly TI. Faber
Williikely
Columbus
Mr Wintermann Hurried To Houston Hospital
Mr Wintermann was taken suddenly ill during a business trip and operated on for appendicitis at St Joseph’s Hospital in Houston. Dr Kyle performed the operation and Mr Wintermann is progressing. his family and friends hope for a swift return home. Attending at the hospital were Mrs Wintermann Miss Gloria Wintermann and Miss Gustice Butler. Other local residents were called to Bay City as witnesses in a related matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flonston
Lake Charles
Toursona
Wintermam
St Joseph
Wintermann
Gloria Wintermann
Wicke Temoon
Wince
Gustice Butler
Lakeside Irrigation Company
Lakeside
Geen
Rice Growers Association signs up farmers for season
The Texas Rice Growers Association, active locally last year, plans to operate again this season. It handled about 70,000 barrels of rice at a cost of 3 1/2 cents per barrel, ending with a small treasury surplus. Manager Chas. von Lengerke reports many old members renewing contracts and many new farmers signing up to strengthen the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rice Growers’ Association of Rice Growers
Eeacon
Weason
Busikcas
Axsociafion Ali
Chas. von Lengerke
Texas Rice Growers’ Associaton
Lengerke
Association
BOL
Vineyard
Texas Rice Growers
Lengerke Aeke
Talbird MCreary Weds Miss Ada Traylor in Eagle Lake
Talbird MCreary and Ada Traylor were married at the Brazos Hotel with Rev. Mead Pips officiating. The couple left for Eagle Lake where they will reside, the groom a respected member of Eagle Lake Furniture Co. and the bride described as sweet and attractive. Neighbors extend warm welcomes and best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbind McCreney
Houston
Ada Traylor
Rayville
Jandylina
Asrhige
Prizlora
Tl Brazox Hotel
Mea Pips
Eagle Lake
McCreary
Detone
Sugarland
Flounton
Eugle Lake
Borr
Lagle Lake
Farmers Fight Cotton Pests in Other Parts
Supt J W Morgan en route to San Marcos summer school stayed over for a meeting of feachookes board. He saw lights in cotton fields nightly across San Marcos region. Pests attract millers and beggars luring in kerosene oil containers and tar. Farmers in the area fear boll worm and believe worming reduces production and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WH. Morgan
San Marcos
Cane
Tim
Feachookes Board
San Marcou
Morgan
Mr. Morgans
Thragagh
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Esgle
Lake
Baptist Church
Colorado County Boy Club
G R. McNell
Columban
Cumming Creek
Kod Giris
McNell
Lewis Welster
Engle Lake
Louis Drupelu
Charlie Allen
Weimar
Lissie
Edwin Weise
Mrs. Glenn
Suly
Sps
Corpus
Vormer
Eagle Lane
AGSON
ARMY
MR. Wintermann
H.R. Vineyard
H. Nusabaum
Texas Rice Growers’ Association
Talbird M'Creary
Miss ‘Ada Traylor
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