November 9 1007 Headlight notes and local tales
A November 9 1907 Headlight file recalls prominent citizens, a death in the Euparayi community, local marriages, a Saturday funeral, and a note on Genevieve. It mentions James Pellara resigning as town treasurer in Chesterville, a federal bank case with about $17,000 missing and $250,000 in potential losses, and the bank’s depositors later paid in full by B. L. Videvard. The column records crop losses from heavy rains, a cyclone’s impact near four acres, and various local incidents including barn fires, a bone felon issue, a railroad street debt, and local visitors to the House Carnival. It ends with a June note from M. B. Gyhn urging money market caution and bank withdrawals capped at $40 weekly.
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Mont G Calyer
Genevieve
James Pellara
Patuni
Chesterville
A i. Tanitzer
Imnk
Sermred
B. L. Videvard
Ella Uniay
Henry Burtttchell
Alleyton
Lee
Mente
Jon Garnival
St Citven
Loke
Strow
Walker
A. L. Baring
Pritz Boisholt
Wellhausen
Travis Lb. Smith
Buckeye
Eaglebike State Bank
Solvent Bank Maintains Confidence Amid Financial Trouble
Amid broader national banking stress Eagle Lake banks stay solvent with deposits secure, adopting cautious measures noted as similar to leading banks. Local concerns linger as community stockpiles on the crest of the recession, yet editorial reflects cautious optimism for recovery.
Captain A D Milroy Dies in Brenham at 72
Captain A D Milroy prominent Brenham cotton buyer and longtime businessman died Sunday evening at his Brenham residence. Born in Liverpool, he emigrated to America at 17, lived in Bryan, Weimar, Waxahachie and Houston before Brenham. He led military youth groups, supported the public library, and helped found the Milroy hospital surgical suite in memory of his son Earl B Milroy. Funeral held at the Brenham Christian Church with ministers Dalrymple and Holmes.
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A. D. Milroy
Brenham
Captain Milroy
Liverpool
England
America
Bryan
Weimer
Waxahachie
Houston
Buston
Eagle Lake Military Company
Picklin’ Fusileers
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Fusileer
Gibson
Milroy
Sarah J. Jackson
D. W. Jackson
Weimar
W. ©. Munn
Ura
Munn Milroy& Co
Eagle Lake
Chrisan
Ta Tiki
Eagle
Light Guards
Christian Church
J. W. McCarty
Fladlight
Mecarty
George Herder
K. D. Allen
Brenham Tuessary
Christian Church i
George B. Dalrymple
B. Holmes
Mugiating
November Estim ating IDA Increases Cotton Crop
The November government estimate shows cotton at 16 903 090 bales, up 619 000 from last month, the second largest harvest in history despite low prices. October weather and open dry logs boosted potential yields while prices fell. forecasts now trend higher. Also noted are unrelated classified items and a pill ad plus local sports and pecan sale notices.
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Putea
Department of Agriculture
Adams and Pictien Man Sermon in Christ Science Churches
The text recounts a Sunday sermon across Christ Science churches, quoting biblical verses and discussing spiritual awakening and resurrection. It references 1 Corinthians, the theme of grace, and moral contrasts between divine light and human folly. The passage includes rough OCR, with names and phrases partially garbled.
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Christian Science Churches
Churches of Christ
Utah
Corinthy Ars
Tony Sefener
Willy Ey
Bert
Death Notice for Henry Sete Gee Fred Ab Ts Hone
Funeral services were held for Henry Sete Gee Fred Ab Ts Hone, with Rev Wy Tt Bongston presiding at the Beaty church. Surviving are four sons, one sister, four grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.
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Prom
Sealy
Henry Sete
Fred
Big Renny River
Howe
Pinerley
Pleyel
Beckman
Beth Atly
Wy Tt Bongston
Wye Meyers
Atinsoplat Churely
Beaty
Pil
Henry
Int Bee
Hwo
Mis. Semalic Stabait
Henrietty Sens
Mint Burelimin
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Texaco Motor Oil
East Bernard
Lissie
Wick Truck Line
Central Motor Freight Depot
Crawford ST. Eagle Lake
P. T. Gordon
Seco
Norris
C. Greer
C. Holloman
Norrin
Texas
John C. Hoyd
Legacy
San Antonio, Texas
HM Majestic
Crockett
T. Nelswender
Lees
Noel R. Parker
W. Mi. Hing
Emanuel Roos
Courte Norris Bidg
Age Lake
Tex
Vineyard
Walker & Co
The
Eagle Cornet Band
V. Bowman
J. G. Reister
Charles Bowman
J. Bowman
Eo J. Scott
G. Reinseke
J. LeGendre
Gus Seaholm
A. Seaholm
John Grossmann
Henry Ross
Pred Bowman
Henry Seaholm
Davis
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Henry Kock
Charlie Leinhard
E. A.tolivey
Carl Seaholm
Houston Post
Seaholm
Attals
Nancy Carroll
Avalon Theatre
Pal O'Bren
Gene Raymond
New York
East Side
Graen
Perkins
Neve
Nancy Carvoll
Nora Ryan
Guiry
Mma
Indy
Manpy
Jove
Sampy
Henry Backhus
Near
Blessing
Backhus
Mr. Rice Palmer
Chas, von Lengerke
Cole
Eagle Lake Furniture Co
J. He McCreary, Mar
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Calvert Drug Co
Flatonia
LaGrangey
Peele Lakeshee
Fatonka
LaGrange
Menoy
Vic Engelhard
Pineapple Soap
Iris Cane Pte
California
Rabbit
Bright & Early Coffee
Vada
Merchant
Chetzen
WLS
Bernart
RN Sy Dairy Garden
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