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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
1
A Black man died after a shooting Monday near Duncan Farm. The assailant, Gray, allegedly fired a .44 or No 4 shotgun at the victim and fled toward Kagie Lake as deputies pursued. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as law enforcement investigated the fatal confrontation.
The Lakeside golf grounds are set to become a club venue as Contactor & Wo Keli acquire the old sewer era site. The plan aims for a membership drive to reach about fifty members, with a hope to enroll more soon and create an elite group tied to the club’s facilities.
Egypt ladies, Miss Hadie Northington and Gee Hy Nertaington, depart for a long European tour with 13 foreign countries including figures to the Holy Land. They plan ten days in Palestine and ten in Jerusalem for lectures and courses, returning mid September.
Mawbern, pastor of the local Baptist church, announced by wire from Mey Feit Blila, that Pastor will deliver both morning and evening sermons at the First Baptist Church this Sunday.
W C Reed, superintendent of Rosebud, has been elected by the Sayin Lake Independent School District to succeed J S Morgan. Reed, a Baylor and Texas graduate, brings 40 years of teaching and administration, with ties to Methodist and Sunday churches and plans to move with his family to Eagle Lake for the new post. The community is urged to support Reed and ensure a smooth transition for Engle Lake schools.
Auto thieves broke into Bech's Filling Station on Saturday night stealing a quantity of inner parts. They did not enter the main station building but gained entry through a rear window after removing a shade and breaking a window. The incident was reported by Geo. H. Beck.
Farmers report widespread worm infestation damaging cotton with some fields showing heavy losses up to gallons per acre. Growers struggle to find effective control as worms continue to reproduce rapidly. expectations rise that month’s weather may influence spread and damage.
A vivid OCR fragment depicts a train caller in DC I at a station, noting chaotic passenger behavior and a porter at the depot. It references the Southern Pacific lines and a praise of professional train calling. A crime note mentions a violent incident and a yard aftermath, with garbled names and incomplete details.
A garbled 1925 era piece notes melons and watermelons with references to a first load at watermelons reaching Eagle and Luke Monlays, mentioning colored workers and various names in a rough diary style. The text is damaged and hard to extract clear facts.
The Blew Farmers association prepares for a sale and meeting at the Cummins Store. Leading promoter Sauen Texay hosts the event with ads highlighting live attractions and special offers. attendees are urged to read the advertisement for details on prices and terms.
Miss Zoe Austin, long-serving county health nurse, has ended her regular duties at the Colorado County Health Department after several weeks of absence. Her colleagues and immediate supervisor confirm resignation amid shifting duties and departmental changes affecting community health services.
A wandering band of Gypsies in a crowded area conducted fortune telling amid street bustle. They wore bright attire and drew onlookers with claims of predictive power while police and city residents watched.
A fragmented report notes a marriage at Corpus Christi involving a bride identified as Meret da Fematen and a groom linked to Weimar Gire. The text references attendees, familial ties, and unclear details about the ceremony, with lingering garbled phrases and names such as Lola Waycock and Richard ey.
Fragmentary text describes a school building project, mentions content sapabdar, a council or board, and a corner location. Several names and numbers are garbled, making specifics unreadable. The readable bits suggest a planning or construction item for a new school building with partial budget figures.
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