Free of wolves range near Rock Island
Report cites a government supervised effort to trap and remove wolves and cougars near Rock Island. H E Bradiey leading crews under the Bureau of Biological Survey to protect local ranchers and stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Wuarsey
Rock Istanc Im Ee
H. E Bradies
Bureau of Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Rock Imane
Stacies
Antono & Aransas
Bradiey
Heck Island
Sadee
Sidding
Ferguson to Speak at NADA OS July Ged
The Headlight reports a large Sunday celebration in July with Former Governor James E Ferguson likely to speak. County candidates are invited and the event is described as a major poll gathering in the 1902 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guson
Nada OS
James E Ferguson
World's Largest Airship Sails Skies Near Eagle Lake
Eyewitnesses along the Texas countryside report the Akron dirigible passing north of Chesterville and east of Eagle Lake on a marathon flight from Lakehurst to the Pacific coast. The ship lingered over Houston and San Antonio, attracting crowds as motorists chased its path across the sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Akron
Pelt Fagle
Lakehurst
N. J
Burgle Lake
Iro
San Francisco
Chesterville
Lissie
Cheeeterville
Ike
Houston
San Antonio
United States
California
Los Angeles
Amarilo
Texas
Navy
Ohio
Herbert Hoover
Goodyear-Zepperlin Company
E. Rosendahl
Big Bend
West Texas
Camp Kearney
Rosendahl
Bud Cowart
Delightful Garwood Banquet Brings Garwood and Eagle Lake Together
About seventy five residents of Garwood and Eagle Lake gathered at the Schlurring Building for a banquet hosted by the Garwood Parent-Teachers Association and sponsored by the Eagle Lake Relay Club. The evening featured formal toasts, music by local performers, and a well served meal with gelatin salad, chicken, potatoes, slaw, and pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Eagle Lake
Parent- Teachers Association
Esge Lake
Bryan Pastor to Give School Class Sermon
The Eagle Lake high school will host a baccalaureate sermon in its auditorium on Sunday evening May 22 led by Rev. John L. Wharton, pastor of Bryan Baptist Church. The class play Busy Pickin’s directed by Mrs. C. C. Swanson premieres Tuesday evening May 24 with full cast printed in today’s Headlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
John L. Wharton
The
Baptist Church
Bryan
California
C. C. Swanson
Calf Hurls Sudden Blow Breaks Brokaw’s Cheek
Mr. J. F. Brokaw, a well known resident two miles west of Eagle Lake, suffered a broken cheekbone when a calf abruptly jerked its head and struck him in the face. Dr. L. C. Wozencraft provided medical care. the injury leaves his cheek swollen but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brokawe
Eagle Lake
Mr. Brokaw
L. C. Wozencraft
Mule Kicks Hand Injures Worker in Plant Accident
A mill worker named Bullman suffered a severe hand injury after a cotton mouth moccasin bite in a rost plant and a mule kick later that same afternoon. He described intense pain spreading through his body as the hand and fingers swelled, complicating the day’s work with mules and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kullman
Kullman
Governor Sterling Seeks Re election After Sudden Announcement
Governor Sterling announces he will seek another term, abruptly ending speculation. He telephoned his secretary from Fork Wart and planned to detail his platform soon while en route to Sweetwater for a West Texas Chamber of Commerce event. The strategy aims to blunt campaigns by Fergusons before the election period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Sterling
Evernoon
Pat L. Wakefield
Fork Wart
Capitol
Sweetwater
West Texas
Fergusons
Mrs Campbell Taken to Houston Infirmary for Consultation
Mrs W. S. Campbell was taken to St Joseph Infirmary in Houston on Tuesday with Dr R L McLellan, after illness since November. Physicians recommended closer study of her condition, and friends hope for her swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. Campbell
St Joseph Infirmary
Houston
R. L. McLellan
Br. McLellan
Abe
Delegates Chosen for Garner Roosevelt Convention in Colorado County
Delegates from Colorado county precincts met in Columbus court house Tuesday to select delegates for the state democratic convention at Bourton on May 24. The meeting elected S. K. Seymour as chairman and W. L. Stewart as secretary, with committees named on credentials and for selecting national delegates. The panel backed John N. Garner of Texas for president and Roosevelt as second choice, instructing delegates to act fairly to Garner. Also noted is Emshoff seeking re election as public weigher with praise for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Court House
Columbus
Bourton
W. H. Mickow
S. K. Seymour
W. L. Stewart
Eagle Lake
BE. G. Milter
W. M. Williamson
HB Braden
Garwood
Nada
Rock Island
Oakland
Weimar
P. Hilnton
Chas
D. Rutia
Milton Green
Edwin Ginn
Henry Hurt
John N. Garner
Texas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
J. A. Dromgoole
Emshoff
Prize Emshoff
Sunday Morning Closing Question for Eagle Lake Firms
Uncertainty over Sunday business closures in Eagle Lake as fewer than all firms sign the closure list. Some firms oppose a six o'clock weekday closing clause and fail to notice it in the paper, while others disagree on Sunday hours. Local merchants appear unable to unite on a coordinated plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Algo
Miey
Egle Lake
Cat Spring Nine Defeats Bernardo Players 6 3
Wilson Newman the Cat Spring twirler held Bernardo to six hits while Cat Spring batters battered Neverdorff and Braden for 11 as the Cats won 6 to 3. It was the Cats third straight win and Newman led with three hits in four trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Newman
Bernardo
Neverdorff
Braden
Cat Spring Cats
Cats
Newman
Precinct Convention Chooses Garner Backing
Dr Otto Rogers elected chairman and W Stewart secretary at the precinct convention in the city hall auditorium Saturday. Delegates instructed to vote as a unit for John N Garner for president if not all present at county meeting. Delegates named for county convention include W B Welford Stewart Reading Strickloud McCarty Studeman Keith Roos Werder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rogers
Stewert
City Hall
John N. Garner
Li Gee
W. B. Welford
Ww. L. Stewart
H LE Reading
WL 5
Etrickludd
Bruce McCarty
J.C. Studeman
G. W. Keith
Emanuel Roos
Gnd
Gso- Werder. Sr
Citizens Meet Tonight to Plan Eagle Lake Barbecue
Businessmen and progressive citizens of Eagle Lake are urged to assemble at city hall auditorium at 8 PM to organize the celebration for the new Altair bridge opening. The outcome hinges on turnout, with organizers stressing town welfare and civic participation. Mr and Mrs B H Settle visited Austin last night and are weekend guests of Mr or Mrs Bruce McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Altair Bridge
B. H. Settle
Houston
Austin’s Hall
Bruce McCarty
Study Club Cententains Columbus Club With Tea
The Eagle Lake Study Club hosted the Columbus club on a Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. O. McCarty’s home. Pastel floral arrangements decorated the rooms as Miss Katherine McRee and Mrs Swanson offered Shakespeare and Twain selections. Refreshments included plakch sandwiches and mints with small floral favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Study Club
Columbus Club
O. McCarty
Justin A. Smith
Opliviat Johnson
Robbie Urquimin
Mesdaimes Noel Parker
Oil Wells Eyed Near Eagle Lake Amid Lease Delays
Eagle Lake may see another test oil well as companies push for leases in the vicinity. Landowners in the Eagle Lake area hesitated over lease terms, delaying drilling despite interest from several firms. A well eight miles southwest of Garwood and a new project near Rock Clang are planned if leases are secured promptly. Locals Me OB Hilderbrand family and Mrs Hedges visit LaGrange. Mrs Hedges, former Miss Edwy Dyer, noted as Eagle Lake's popular resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Ison
Gil
Garwood
Rock Clang
Foote Ranch
Hilderbrand
Henry Hilderbrand
Famous Ranger Captain Townsend Dies in Texas
Rodger Captain Light Townsend native of Colorado County and longtime Texas Ranger died in his Lanier Hotel room in San Antonio Tuesday night after investigating an extortion charge in Wharton. Townsend, born in Weimar, had served as Texas Ranger since 1930s and held various sheriff and deputy roles in the region. Funeral services were held in Raymanville with town officials and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Captain Light Townsend
San Antonio
Eagle Lake
Rodger
Light Townsend
Wharton
Lanier
Bon Antonio
Hangee
A. Dial
Morris
Captain Townsend
Margaret ‘Townsend
Los Iy
San Aneonio
Townsend
Ranger cupSn Land
Lo Aie
Jos. Osoba
Eawe Lake
Eagle
Osoba
Tawnsend
Moss Town
Roe’ Toland
Raymanville
Ranger Town Bond
Cape
Harry Leahy
Rantsavy
Texas
Tin
Dacksan Crilty
Werame
Texas Ranger
W. W Sterling
Adjwitl Ceneryg
Rulger
Manie
Ranger
del Rio
Geinds
Loveridge
Louise Banker
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United States Navy
Rotars Club
Amval
BH. Miller
Garwood Methodist Church
Catherine Baring
Fagle Lake
Grace Young
Jessie Man
Harry
Dorothy Jane Lehrer
Alsace Loraine Kallina
Pogsimaster Reed
S .Mirchall
Garwood Johns
Marshall
Southern Pacific
H. C. Thomas
Here
Cowart
Robert Edsall
South Bend
Ind
Michael Henton
Presno
Calife
River Hospital
San Diego
Yay
Allen Korenek
Leo Korenek
Plas
Pasteur Institute
Aus Foe
MES
Houston Infirmary
Garner
Cat Spring
Cententains Columbus Club
4. E. Hedges
Tie
J. N. Brower
Hedges
Edwy Dyer
Eagle Lain
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