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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
1
Local hero Dr. Davidson, longtime Eagle Lake physician, mayor, and public servant, dies after a lifetime of service. A large funeral, including church services and American Legion rites, draws residents from Eagle Lake and nearby towns to honor his contributions to medicine, civic duties, and the community.
Eagle Lake gears up for a town centennial on August 24 with plans for a grand pageant. A new Moderne filling station on Main Street near the Santa Fe line will feature a tile roof, concrete walks, double drives, and a rear room for accessories. Local leaders expect Army units from San Antonio to attend and coordinate with event committees for history pageants, a ceremonial banquet, and hundreds of events.
A Children's Day program at the Methodist Church on Bugle Lake features a stormlown list of performances. Primary and Junior groups present songs and readings led by Woodrow Tekon, Dr Phine McElhinney, Lorhue Heck, and Mary Catherine Nerpern with a final benediction.
Community促 urged farmers and business leaders to wake up and boost cotton marketing in Eagle Lake. The call emphasizes securing a full share of the first bale and rallying local support to energize the season.
Damon Mound degree team visited Odd Fellows Hall for a Monday night meeting. A large attendance heard speeches from officials including G. W. Hawking of Ballas and a deputy grand master while a supper followed at Bel’s Cates.
The writer recalls barefoot boyhood days in Houston and nearby towns including Alleyton Columbus and neighboring communities. Dr Davidson’s home was a place of friendship and family memory, with a cordial farewell wishing blessing upon an old friend.
A report from Techester Minnesota notes Thomas Cruden Roberts underwent surgery on Friday at 5:80 Fre dup Kanter hospital. He returned to his room accompanied by Mrs. Roberts and their child, Thomas Cruden, grinning and says he feels well after the operation. An eight inch skin graft area is expected to heal in about four days. Mr. Roberts reports fourteen people from Colorado county staying at Mago Bros. sanitarium nearby.
A large crowd gathered Sunday at the Bernard bridge swimming area between East Bernard and Wallis to enjoy the hot spell. Visitors from Rosenberg, East Bernard, Wallis, and nearby towns joined a Rosenberg Fourth of July celebration plan while the Rosenberg brass band played a brief program.
Watermelons grown locally arrived Saturday carried by the Stephens pace team and by Keith and Estlinbaum. The fruit weighed about nineteen pounds each and sold at a few cents per pound. Producers could not be reached for price confirmation at Bendlight office.
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs E Hoos Tuesday afternoon for Bible study on the mining of David in Bolumon. A brief business session followed and plans were made to host a gathering with cake and tea next Saturday afternoon. Nickela of Rockwall, visiting Mrs E A Tollytt, formerly Miss Emma Orman of Eagle Lake, was a guest.
A petition circulates in Precinct No 8 urging the Commissioners Court to appoint Max Conner May to fill the expired term of Dr. J. K. Davidson. With no other applicants evident, the court may appoint May without an election per party custom.
The Eagle Lake Chapter of the Masonic Lodge A F and A M marked fifty years on the ninth of the month in June or October 1873 with charter members listed as B C Jones W M John F Fick W J W Murrly J We Cumming notes Dr J S Bruce as the sole surviving charter member. The full roster could not be published.
Local residents including Mossrs, her, Waidell, Chas, Dud- Moston and others reported bagging five wolves on Skull Creek during the early part of the week. The catch included one old and four young wolves, described as genuine tiny wolves. Hunters say the area usually sees many wolves, and locals are glad the hunters appeared in their pastures.
A reader notes misprint confusion surrounding the Fagle Lake Grain Company advertisement on the issue’s list page. The reader urges accuracy while warning that the actual firm may be misrepresented as Eagle Lake Gain Co in print.
The potato crop at Wharton is reported to be the worst growth in years with most fields yielding poor results. Some farmers managed fair yields, but they are exceptions as overall shipments decline and prospects look uncertain for the season.
Practically every counts official from Columbus area districts attended a gathering with Mangotha Chi Ene of Columbus Alleytat and adjoining regions. The crowd discussed the tanerak matter, with Mone Guy present. Mudge FB and Mares joined, while Percy returned home to Columbus after a brief Austin trip.
A large gathering at Wooten Plantation near Columbus celebrated Judge and Mrs Quin leaving for San Antonio. The event honored their service to Methixlist church and Colorado county with a modest supper, stories, and heartfelt toasts as the couple prepared to depart.
Saple Lake holds its second monthly Community Rules Day with a large afternoon crowd. Prizes included a kitchen cabinet and pantry items from Eagle Lake Furniture Company, with tickets drawn amid duplicate numbers and a later plan to distribute dodgers door to door in the coming weeks.
The Palacios Pavilion hosts Moonshiners with music in the afternoon and evening. Manager, local vendors, and performers are named while noting limited attendance and a key exception among staff.
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