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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1926

Page

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High Power Lines To Soon Furnish Power For Altair

Centre Power and Light Company has secured easements to build a high power line from Eugh Bake to Altair, with poles beginning at Lakeside. If weather cooperates, power should be on within six weeks, supplying pumping power to Altair farms and connecting to Columbus via Setclenburg route eventually. The project traverses private land with company rights to cross Bay and other properties to reach the line.

Power & Light Company Eugh Alaln Gsee Altair Altsir Nes Columbus Smi Fem Columbus Setclenburg Ines Hous Cris Cugre Genesles Eagle Lake Widoes Widoes Property the Lines Rum Waether

Birds Eat Car of Rice Daily Says Rich Man L. D. Roberts

L. D. Roberts a rice buyer estimates birds eat a carload of rice daily using a formula that multiplies bird count by trips and loads, claiming the birds fatally reduce stored rice. He cites figures from Imfurimson's system and notes local observers in Bay City attended a Rotary Club meeting.

L. D. Roberts Imfurimson

Pecan Crop Prospects Favor Average Yield

J. L. Waddell notes pecan trees show uneven fruiting this season. Some trees bear heavily while others have no crop, leading to an overall expectation of an average yield despite potential for some large clusters.

J. L. ‘Waddell

Lissie Woman Bitten Twice by Ground Rattler Near Lisle

Mrs. F. E. McLain of near Lisle was bitten twice on the right hand by a ground rattler on Wednesday evening. The snake, about fifteen inches long, was located in her yard. she was treated at home and later attended by friends. Doctors note the venom infection is concern but she is improving and expected to recover. A separate note mentions a planned dance at the Bayou Platform with Dillon's orchestra for Saturday night and updates on local cotton work assignments.

Lisle G.enake Floyd Jr Carter Walker Bayou

Colorado County Baptist Association Meet at Rock Island

The Colorado County Baptist Association annual session will be held with the First Baptist Church of Rock Island on October 19. Special speakers include Rev. BE A Belmar Columbus Rev Nell Elis Maple Lake Rev Verner D Stoker Weimar and Rev Leonard Frisby. Devotion in the afternoon led by Miss Hette Bastedt Colulimé and evening by Mrs Bussy Glidden.

Colorado County B. YX. P Colorado Baptist First Baptist Church Mea Bussy Glidden

Headlight praises local Methodist pastor and church work

A letter from Trev Ja EH Clark of d¢hesde City commends The Headlight for its solid columns and religious coverage. The writer, a former pastor, notes the paper’s favorable regard for churches and praises its poetry and religious material.

Rom Trev Clark D¢Hesde Paxwe Metioillet Simesre Amy Bamile

Henry Dittman Buried Thursday in Home Cemetery

Henry A Dittman a native of Colored county died at his home near Alleston Tuesday night after several months illness. Born September 3, 187?, he worked in a general store, attended local schools, and was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church. Survived by a brother Wen Dilmat and two sisters, the funeral was at Alleston cemetery with pallbearers named from the community.

Henry A. Dittman Colored County Alleston Dittman Bla Failer Maragé Beaty Marcus Dpeulel Eagle Lake A. S. Lette Hobstown Towo Baprind Lotherin Ebureh Mr. Wen EL Dilmat Mis i Higpelane Alleytan Mra A Mitchell Cameron Aleston Cemetery Oulock Uaursiliy

Coffee man warns drivers in town crossing streets

Henry Montzonory, selling Supeet cole for F. D. Cleveland & Sons in Houxton, urged pedestrians to watch their step after a near miss at a busy intersection. He warned that town streets are risky near the post office area, noting drivers often fail to yield and accidents occur during morning hours.

Henry Montzonory Cole Cleveland & Sons Houxton Eurys Leta Aimee Henry Murning Howaran Bugle Lake

Superintendent Reed Takes Extension Teaching Role in West Texas State College Area

Supt W G Reed of Bugle Lake schools accepts a post to teach extension courses on Hazardsys near West Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. The new duties begin Saturday at Yoxkuse, with education on US history and government amid a petition to the Commissioners Court to decide if Columilus should incorporate as a city.

Bupt W. G. Reed Bugle Lake Schools West Texas State Teachers College of San Marcos Yoxkuse Reed

Local Stockmen Ship Mixed Car of Steers

H Lee Joinson prominent stockman visited Hallettsville as part of a shipment of mixed car stock. The report notes the movement and local interest in ranching and cattle trade.

H. Lee Joinson Hallettsville

Injured in Auto Crash In Gonzales City

D U Ramsey of Gonzales and Bettie Mc Girty of this city were injured in a late Saturday auto collision on Main Street near the Sante Motor Company. Two cars collided in front of the shop as occupants received cuts, jitters, and minor burns. Ramsey sustained nervous shock and injuries to a foot, while Mc Girty suffered a scalp wound and embarrassment. both were briefly treated and released.

D. U. Ramsey Gonzales Bettie McGirty Ramsey Atales Jones Rocaunt Sante Motor’ Company Roocy Endewlraddy Dan Mupat

County to Move Exhibit From Culorado to Dawaska

County agent Dan Clin and Be U Fal report progress on transporting a county exhibit to the Dalits Pedr Wher. Some exhibits like corn and other produce were removed. plans to show others remain. The transfer is tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday with potential costs to carry the exhibit.

Dan Clin Culorada Ola

Signalman Injured In Southern Pacific Accident

A rail line incident near a river left a signal man severely injured while a railroad motor car jumped a line. Lee Mulcahy attempted to stop the car and was injured. Wink grabbed the car’s handle and was dragged for a distance before stopping. The injured were taken to hospital. condition described as serious but not life threatening.

Wink Legt Signel Dur

Season's First Northern Brings Hoards of Crickets

A historical note describes a sudden influx of large winged crickets in the city last week. Thousands filled streets and lit areas before most departed with daylight. A few remained noticeable the next day.

Your Paper Wants You to Send Input to Eagle Lake News

The editor urges readers to shape the local paper by sharing what they like and what features they want. Readers are asked for quick questions on interests, articles, and community topics to tailor content and improve the publication for everyone in the area.

Eagle Lake

Tenor Singer to Play Free Concert at Auditorium

Local town welcomes tenor artist Dr Shay to perform a free concert at Eagle Lake High School auditorium Friday night. He will be joined by vocalists and piano as part of a community entertainment program presented by the Roney Club luncheon. All residents of Hughe Lake are invited with no admission charged.

Furia KPC Eagle Lake Gagsin Yolin Auditurium Shay -Has Shay Tie Roney Club Lumcheou

Show Window at Nussgaum Spore Smashed Sunday

A show window at Nussgaum Spore was smashed on a Sunday. A bystander nearby heard a crash when a Ford road car collided with the storefront. A man named Tenying and a deputy sheriff reported the incident, and the driver faced fines in the local court.

Nussgaum Swijoy Svening E& Stranger Lute Amit Lbie Kou Nuss Fanin FL “Cainney

Doings Of The District Week In Texas Court

The district docket notes guilty pleas and verdicts across several cases. A defendant pled guilty to aggravated assault with a 30 day sentence. another case shows murder reduced to a lesser charge with a two year term. a third case reports a jury verdict of no prison time with suspended sentence in a separate matter.

State of Texas Bolub Stake Victor Pallion Stex Campbell Yandiaughter Phil Juaine Dusper Harris

Former Columbus Woman Passes at Lane Farm

Wharton Texas September 28 funeral services for Aire J A Glements who died Friday night September 24 at her home in Lane City were held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Madgee In this city interment followed at Wharton Cemetery Reverend G B Carter officiated Mrs Clempta Survived by her husband one daughter and several sons all living

Wharton Texas Caneral Services Aire J. A. Glements Lane City W. C. Madgee G. B. Carer Clempulrta Daushiers

Stockmen Report Light Loss From Charbon Epidemic

Stockmen in Wharton county report light stock loss from charbon disease and possible poisoning. Local herdsmen say many deaths stem from exposure to contaminated forage and poisonings linked to charbon outbreaks. Affected cattle include horses and mules across farms, with several farmers claiming near total stock loss in severe areas.

Colorado Tha Diecese Ad. R. Proka Yarwood Fraya Elarbon Wharton County Garway Stoick

Colorado County Daily Gets Splendid Promotion

Montgomery formerly of Ge Terebighd has been promoted to head Hiblickstray department in New York City. Mikel assumes rere courtly duties as manager, with Maugoiery bringing extensive experience. Abr Wongyssinse leads a team of Axelytine HAlod workers at 17 Halters Binoe, NYC, and the salary reportedly tops any Colorado county job to date.

Montgomery Ge Terebighd Sbme Byal Btu Gele Deyilintt New York City Slp Chars Hiblickstray Ie Sas Mikel Rere Giles Ibunager Maugoiery Weiljang An Asi Sur Silise Tyranineer Jay Dho Hotste Opiece Abr Wongyssinse Bry Dirretha Bbs Halters Binoe Pwon

State Fire Marshall Letter Teases Local Marsa Crisis

Fragmented OCR reveals a garbled note from a state fire marshal figure, mentioning Geo W Keith and Melton, referencing power, conditions, and a covert operation. Names like Fred G Penk and Frank Fablida appear amid unclear instructions and a hospital reference to appendicitis.

Geo W. Keith Melton

Martyr Pastor Mev Ip Ug Bowers Dies After

Rigid text describes the death of Reverend Ip Ug, pastor of the Baptist church formerly meeting in the East Lake area. It notes his relocation to Synb Luinstueg Kentucky and treatment three weeks prior. The fragment references a Baptist gathering two years earlier and the local East Lake community learning of his passing.

R- Bret Bowers Latyr Synbluinstueg Kentucky

Richmond Football Trip Prepares for Tuesday Match

Unclear text describes Richmond football plans for Tuesday with arrangements involving El Campo and Eagle Lake. Scattered notes indicate a prior schedule and a Monday/Tuesday travel/assignment context, but the fragment lacks concrete teams, locations, and outcomes.

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