Humble Oil to Test for Oil on Leases Near Altair
The Humble Oil Company plans a drill test between Altair and Eagle Lake as the first step in prospecting a new oil field in Colorado County. Leases cover about 22 hundred acres on the west bank and 4000 on the east bank of the Brazos River with surface outcrops and indications noted by geologists. The company has spent over $200 in securing leases and will move drilling machinery from a rail spur to the site, hoping to attract major oil companies to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagie Liske
Alestair
Ite
J.P. Aulers
Grace Byars
Ables
Uembie OU Company
Mfr. Alilers
Colorado
Daten Gon
Iwi
Local citizen buys Suanita racing mare
J B Clapp of this city purchased the mare Juanita from Ed Fidid of Idekiwond. Juanita, the rocking mare that recently won a Tureny half length, will race in Eagle Lake and other local tracks this spring and summer. J H Gawler of Houston is visiting, while Sire J C Duncan and Frank Wallersdort from the Southern Pacific spent a weekend with family in Hollettaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Clapp
Juanita
Ed Fidid
Eagle Lake
Mr. Clapp
J. H. Gawler
Houston
Sire
J. C. Duncan
Cattle from Louise Farm Carried for Grazing
Wilbur Webb of Louise purchases 500 bead at cows from G Boothe and Son at private terms. The herd, already mothered by a good calf crop, is moved to Louise for grazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Wilbur Webb
Gen. Herder, Sr
G. Boothe & Son
City Service Station Under New Management
The City Service Station on Malo Street is now run by Mr M I Nicewander of Rock Island who assumed charge Wednesday. Mrs Nicewander is overseeing the drug business in Rock Island and the community welcomes him as a pleasant new operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malo Street
Philip Waddell
M. I. Nicewander
Rock Igland
Nicewander
Rock Island
Aged Mexican Man Attempts Suicide With Razor
Reuben Tores, an elderly Mexican man about 70 to 75, slashs his throat with a razor at 11 am in Cicero Howard's home. Judge W M Conner summoned a doctor as the man, nicknamed Old Durter, dies not. he has been in poor health and hungry, with no food at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Tores
W. M. Conner
Tie Oll
Cicero Howard
Kiown
Wnd
Doale
Justice of the Peace
Alt Mestean
Old Durtuer
Calhoun District Schools Close for the Session
The Calhoun district closes for the school session after a week of exams. Teachers are praised for satisfactory work and will be retained into next year. Miss Eugenia Aumou will attend summer studies in San Marcos for advanced training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Aumou
Calhoun School
San Marcos
Verner Matthews and the Spider-Legged Monkey
Verner Matthews brings a pet spider-legged monkey to town from South America. The creature, described as affectionate, was shown around their quarters and fed a variety of foods during a short visit. Locals worry about bringing the animal into the residential area and the incident sparked jokes about a return to the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Matthews
Matthews Boye
Herpert
Verner
Yanunney
South America
Witneaday
Durles
Wwe
Seth
Grammar School Class Of 1923 Featured At Commencement
The 1926 Grammar School class at Local School prepares for a commencement program Wednesday evening at the dle high school auditorium. The roster includes thirty four students such as Mivers Ouphint Huth Johnson Gimdye Keng Nolas Nothin and Louly Bolan with others like Virginia Walker Dorothy Mae White Donald Kolberg Loreine Car ty Mary Allee Kollman and more. Guest Lucy Hurt Adams dean of women at Colorado State Teachers College visits relatives Mrs Adams formerly taught at Eagle Lake schools. News notes also mention Mrs Mize Sallie Jones visiting in Houston with Mrs Koy Saylor and Mrs Sam Littl e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Dle High School
Mivers Ouphint
Huth Johnson
Igimdye Keng
Nolas Nothin
Louly Bolan
Virginia Walker
Dorothy Mae
White
Donald Kolberg
Loreine Carty
Mary Allee Kollman
Wiljie Mae
Evetin
Pekcy Middiebrnd
Aratbett
Columbus High appoints Otla Coffee principal
Otla Coffee, mathematics teacher at Rosenberg High School, has been elected principal of the Columbus High School. He will oversee commercial instruction and serve as head coach of athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otla Coffee
Mathematica
Rosenberg High School
Columbus
Barn on Keith farm destroyed by fire in rural accident
Fire destroyed the Tarze and substantially erected barn on the Keith Brothers farm eight miles south of Bugle Lake. The blaze occurred about 10 o clock Tuesday morning with 1500 to 4000 bushels of worn JOU Dules of Nas and several wagons lost. Most livestock escaped. only one saw died. Officials estimate value at over 12 000 dollars with partial insurance on the original barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Bugle Lake
Bob Keith
Aiakes
Frm
Burptog
Wwe
Keith
Besiliw
Senior Class Play at Auditorium Tuesday Night
The senior class at the high school presents Putty Makes Things Hum in three acts under Mrs. Chu and C Swanson. Cast includes Captain Braithwaite Bruce Oliphint Adah Tendeths Jellemistin Slierstandig Lee Ao Demise Mr Green Mrs Green Kathryy McRae Patience Tittle Patty Frances Callison Betty Harigel Hope Dunbar Hyacinth Walten Holman. Admission 15 and 6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hith School
Chu
C. Swanson
Captain Braithwaite
Bruce Oliphint
Cap Adah Tendeths
Jellemistin Slerstandigk
Lee Ao Demise
Mr. Green
Cet
Grawford
Ick
Wun
Mr. Smith
Jigbert Elisla Patvey
Mra. Green
Capt Little
Kathryy McRae
Mrs. Smith
Iday Mae Willard
Patience Tittle
Patty
Tim Frances Callison
Brithwaite
Betty Harigel
Hope Dunbar
Mary Holman
Hyacinth
Walten Holman
Potato Crop Weathers Drought Pressure Hits Yield
Rain is badly needed for the potato crop in this section along with other crops. A farmer reports light potential yields unless rain falls before Monday. Westmoreland and Parker dug one car yesterday, the first digging in the area, with more expected to start by midweek if rain delays continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland & Parker
Lightning Kills Mexican Laborer at Columbus Gravel Pit
Antonio Camarilla, 30, was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning at the Gemmer and Tanner gravel pit in Columbus. Tomas Zertuchy, 40, was knocked unconscious but recovered, both men members of a Mexican gang working at the site. The lightning strike ignited a blaze along track rails but no one in the engine was harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Camarilla
Gemmer & Tanner
Columbus
Sean
Tomas Zertuchy
Wae Kaweke
Dues Diayadoor
Gemmer & Turner
Lightning Kills Two Cows North Of Town
In a stormy afternoon a vivid lightning strike struck a pasture near Meier and Burns farms about eight miles north of Bugle Lake. Two cows, roughly twenty yards apart, were found killed with no obvious wounds or signs of struggle. About fifty head of cattle were in the field, but it is unclear if wandering cattle contributed to the incident or if the strike was isolated to the two cows. Neighbors reported seeing the lightning flash around 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KW. Molter
Meiers
Bugle Lake
Meier
Afleriou
Drilling Near Lake Being Revived Faces Challenges
Reports say attempts to drill near the lake for oil have stalled since no deep wells have produced gas or oil despite many efforts. Lester Beekmann returned to Bugle Lake this week. Verner Matthews plays weeklong baseball with the Quilt team in the coast league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Matthews
Felder
Duking
Salle Lake High School Senior Class of 1926
The Salle Lake High School senior class of 1926 includes thirteen boys and seven girls. Names listed: Oliver Anthony Land, Wille August Randon, Thomas Brock Hamilton, Marion Ads Curler, Crawford G. Jackson, John Otto Stogers, Judie Justin Kalli, Wesley Harry Wintz, Bruce Alston Oliphint, Simon Belma Sinclair, Robert Hills Putney, Claire Allen Douglass, Louis Nathaniel Nathan, Nannie Tulse Harigel, Kathryn McRee, Walton Holman, Mary Lewis Holman, Ida McWillard, Ndna Irmn Bodie, and Frances Virginia Callison. First honors go to Kathryn McRee with a high general average, second honors to Mary Holman with an lower average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magle’ Lake High School
Oliford Anthony Land
Wille August Randon
Thomas Brock Hamilton
Marlon Ads Curler
Crawford G. Jackson
John Otto Stogers
Judie Justin Kalli
Wesley Harry Wintz
Bruce Alston Oliphint
Simon Belma Sinclair
Robert Hills Putney
Claire Allen Douglass
Louis Nathaniel Nathan
Missea Nannie Tulse Harigel
Kathryn McTtee
Walton Holman
Herder Heads County Democratic Delegates for Beaumont Meeting
Colorado county delegation to the state convention at Beaumont was named at the courthouse in Columbus. Delegates include Dallas Doyle Lake Weimar Crownett Beuscher and Brod among others. A resolution for prohibition enforcement passed and delegates to the national convention were instructed to vote for an uninstructed delegation in Houston. Attendance was about seventy five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vexmnunt
Mat‘ional
Houston
County Republicans choose Hoover slate at Columbus convention
Delegates at the county Republican gathering in Columbus selected Herbert Hoover for president with Lerbert Hoover, Siu Mawburger, C.H. Dave, J. W. Hanly, and Chia P. Bouttcher named as alternates. The meeting proceeded with orderly proceedings and a formal adjournment, while the rival Democratic assembly met to appoint officers and pass resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lerbert Hoover
Siu Mawburger
C.H. Dave
Weimar
J. W. Hanly
Eagle Lake
Chia P. Bouttcher
Welomr Wale
Cory
Minieus
Columbus Odd Fellows plan new sale building
The Columbus Odd Fellows lodge will construct a new brick building with white glazed brick and ornate floors. The lower floor will house business space and the second floor will be set aside for lodge paraphernalia and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Odd Fellows Building
New Sale
Miteriai
Rees
Eagle Lake
Mexican Buried Yesterday in Local Farm Death
Santos Mernunies aged 23 died Wednesday at Wat de Verreit farm in Hanns County from galoplig consumption. Funeral held yesterday with interment at Lakeside. Sixty attendees attended the district conference as twenty seven charges were heard. Floyd Norman, son of Mery and Mrs Normal, is a graduating class member at Lubbock High School.
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Mexicin
Santos Mernunies
Ager
Wernesday
Wat de Verreit
Hanns
Galoplig Consumpton
Invita
Lubbock
Kehoul
Trun Floyd Norman
Sop of
Mery
Mra Ma] Normal
Tip Eruciuating Elaae
Mika Martha Wutoey Visits Lyuston With Family Ties
A fragmentary note mentions Mika Martha Wutoey of Lyuston spending time in the city with her family including N. David-300 and aunt Mins Mult Dividson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mika Martha Wutoey
Lyuston
City
Ure
N. David
Mins Mult Dividson
Colored School Commencement Exercises At Mt Olive
The colored high school of Buck Lake will hold commencement exercises in booklet form with white and grey ribbons. The program occurs Friday May 18 at Mt Olive Baptist Church. Graduating students include Jennie Bruce Kuykendall Zora Lee Robinson Cynthia Tobinson Alonia Harris Vetta Darris and Abbie Krushall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layo Bety
Bugks Lake
Mt Oliye Baptiat Chored
Jennie Bruce Kuykendall
Zora Lee Robinson
Cynthia Tobinson
Alonia Harris
Vetta
Darris
Abbie Krushall
Eagle Lake High Plans Week of Commencement Events
The Eagle Lake High commencement week opens with a baccalaureate sermon next Sunday at 8 pm in the school auditorium by Rev. J. G. Ryan of Galveston. Monday features a Mine Arts recital by Mrs. Swanson's pupils. the grammar school awards follow midweek with Dean Woodson delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
J. G. Ryan
Lurd Street Methodist Church
Galveston
Wilh
Saetock
Swanson
Wosenerat
W. E. Woodson
Stu Teachers’ College
San Mfarcos
Rivers Oupiint
Ruth Johnson
J. Adis Puffer
Buston
Mass
Kathryn McRee
Miury Tolan
Three Applicants for Postmaster at Garwood
Three candidates seek the Garwood postmaster position as notices from the department invite applications and set a review date. A related exhibition will be held at Lehi in Bayle Lake next Saturday, with local greetings planned for the new postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Gurwyoud
Bayle Lake
Iiformitiun Furs
Principal Elected for Eagle Lake Negro School
The Eagle Lake Independent School District trustees select E W Hetry, formerly a teacher in Fulshear, as principal of the Kent colored school. He succeeds Perrino Henry, who taught in Fort Bend and Wharton counties and is a son of Fred Jackson, a prominent local African American citizen. Henry is a Prairie View Normal graduate who studied at New York teaching schools during the wartime era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Independent
Scbvel
E.W. Hetry
Fulshear
Kent Colored School
Perrino
Devenned
Henry
Fort
Bend County
Wharton County
Fred Jackson
AMG
Prairie View Normal
Lie
Schoole of
New York
Death of Mrs. Hutter England Former Callow Section Resident
News of the recent death of Mrs. Hutter England, former resident of the Callow section, mother of AMien England. She died at a hospital in Kansas City after a public illness. Many old friends in the area regret her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter
England
Fingland
Kansas City
Mother's Day Reverie On A Heavenly Mural Of Maternal Love
The passage reflects a poetic homage to mothers on Mother's Day, describing a celestial mural and a banquet of flowers. It portrays a journey to Paradise where the purity of a mother's love is declared eternal, with angels praising the transcendence of maternal affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Paradise
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Skull Creek
Colorado River
Suanita Racing
Frank Wallersdort
Southern Pacific Force
Hollettaville
Medita Lake
Brs
Smothers
Calmoun
Mize Sallie Jones
Koy “Saylor
Mis
Alice Putney
Sam al. Littte
Keith Brothers
Bolt
Uie Lake
Walker Place
Lester Beekmann
Salle Lake Higd School
Herder
County
Amco
Beaumont
Hoover
J. A. Drumgoule
DE Ba Reading
Debe Hutes
A. Drumgoote
Twin
Frits
Weltiard
TB Kollman
A, J. Dare Img
W. A. Kaltis
Tieo, Merde
Sr. Alll Lie
W. Ob. Chusey
Colored School
Auditorium of
Robert Vyde Tac
Eagle Lake Negro School
Sundal
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