Negro arrested for car theft confesses to many burglaries
Poland Graves Test, held by City Marshal Jos Osaba, confessed to numerous thefts and burglaries after arrest in El Campo. He claimed involvement in car thefts in El Campo, Houston, and here, plus store robberies in Nerdville and Danavans, and burglaries near Midfield and Louise. Ranger Townsend connected him to Bay City burglaries.
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Poland
Graves Test
el Campo
Jos
Nerdville
Danavans
Osoba
Bmidfield
Oor Louise
Graves
Nesto
Wharton County
Townsend
Gagie Lake
Wharton
Bay City
Miz
Osaba
Nussbaum
Columbus
Whatton
Mexican Tenant Farmer Visits Old Mexico Roots
A note about Mexican tenant farmer Old Menico Barrios visiting from the McCarty Bros. farm in Mexico. He carries letters of identity and recommendation, hopes to return with his family, age forty eight and twelve children. Also mentions Mrs Beast formerly Edna Balourne and Miss Lynn Poster visiting relatives in Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biilidio Barrios
McCarty Bros
Mexico
Frofidin
Old Mexico
Colon
Beara
San An
Tania
Welford
Beast
Edna Baluorn
Eagle Lake
Smayz
Avalon Theatre to Show Film Treat
The Avalon Theatre announces a two day talkie showing starting Tuesday through Wednesday October 22. Ruth Chatterton and Clive Brook star in Anybody Woman, a dramatic romance about marriage and social standing. Brook plays a lawyer who marries a free spirited actress after drunken vows and faces social fallout before reconciling with her. Supporting cast includes Paul Lukes and Belleay Eagles.
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Avalon
Ruth Chatterton
Clive Brook
Brook
Ruth
Des Paul Lukes
Belleay Eagles
Jewelry Store Burglary Locks Doors After Theft
The J Ben Johnson jewelry store was burglarized Monday night with the front and back doors locked on Tuesday morning. Items missing include perfumes vanity cases rings watches and various small valuables. The safe remained untampered and both doors were still secured as reported by owner Mr Johnson and police.
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J. Ben Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Iggs
Bim Gump
Bastrop Bears Aim For District Title Against Smithville
Bastrop Advertiser notes Smithville and Bastrop as district rivals with hopes of the 18th district title. It cites Smithville’s strong offense against Lockhart, Bastrop’s effort to stay undefeated and unscored upon, and predicts a likely Bastrop Smithville showdown on November 21. Also reports El Campo girl Rita Hancock’s engagement to Notre Dame star and Purdue coach Christy Flanagan.
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Ub Bastrop
Smithville
Bastrop
Lockhart
Teo
Bears
Sesson
Schullenburg
LaGrange
Eagle Lake
Wharton
el Campo
Bay City
R. H. Hancock
Campo
Rita Hancock
Christy
Notre Dame University
Purdue University
Little Log
Notre Dame
Flenagan
Port Arthur
Pastor J C Wilson Finishes Year at Bugle Lake
Local Methodist pastor J C Wilson will complete another year in Bugle Lake with regular appointments next Sunday and depart for the annual conference in the following week. Citizens praise his preaching and character, noting widespread affection across town.
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J. C. Wilson
Fac Cburen
Wilson
Eagle
Mr. Wilson
Bugle Lake
Bro
Eagle Lake Rout Bay City 51 0 in Easy Friday Win
Eagle Lake overwhelmed Bay City 51 to 0 as the Black Cats struggled against Eagle Lake’s cohesive unit. Standout plays by Wallace, King, Fuller, Schultz, and Leedy fueled the Eagles’ big score while Bay City’s defense and passing were limited. Bay City arrives with strong spirit but could not match Eagle Lake’s ground game and execution.
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Eagle Lake
BAY City
Earl Mehorg
Bay City Black Cats
Eagle Lake Warrior
Joe King
University of Texas
King
Tiny Allen
Eagles
Waele
Elmer Wallace
Littl Chet Glasser
Wallace
Alfred Fry Undergoes Operation in Houston
Alfred Fry, known as Fed locally, had an operation at St Joseph Infirmary in Houston on Wednesday morning. Doctors report he should recover quickly if no complications arise after the football injury two weeks earlier in El Campo when he was struck in the side during a game. He sent a message of thanks to Eagle Lake residents from his hospital bed.
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Alfred Fry
Eagle Lake
Bt Joseph
Kourl
Red
el Campo
Phiye
Houston
Eagie
Houston vegetable dealer found murdered near Eagle Lake
K Sandow a Houston vegetable dealer was shot at close range and found beside his loaded Ford truck on the Garwood road near Eagle Lake. Detectives from Houston and local officers searched for suspects, while relatives prepared to bring the body back to Houston. The truck carried peppers beets and beans. robbery is suspected as money was missing from Sandow's pockets.
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K. Sandow
Houston
Eagle Lake
Garwood Road
Sandow
Osobs
Hagley Lake
Waterbury
Burma
Eagle Lake Undertaking Company
San Antonio
Elgie Lake
Kessler
George Payton
Houton
Marsuel Osaba
Gurwood
George W. Keith
Éasbe
Tomato growing plans spark Eagle Lake meeting
A city hall gathering of Eagle Lake residents and farmers debated growing tomatoes for market next spring. O R Davis of Yoakum and Daewo Marketing outlined packing and shipping sheds, with 160 acres needed for approval. Last night pledges rose to 115 acres, leaving 35 yet to subscribe as farmers anticipate securing an instructor and launching preparations.
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Eagle Lake
City Hall
O. R. Davis
Yoakum
Daewo Marketing Company
Dhild
Tarmere
Local Colored Citizen Ike Cooper Dies in Houston Hospital
Ike Cooper, a well known local colored citizen, died last night in a Houston hospital after injuries from a fall at a local gin left him paralyzed. His remains will be shipped to Eagle Lake for burial. Cooper was a prominent figure among the colored community and a longtime resident of the area.
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Ike Cooper
Houston
Eagle Lake
Cooper
West Texas
Gil
Fire drill at local school highlights safety lessons
Friday morning a school fire drill was held as students marched out in 90 seconds. Officers investigate a dead man found in a truck near Borger with wires, a road map from Borger, and notes from San Antonio suggesting possible ties to recent crimes. Sandow, said to be educated and dependable, cashed a $50 check and claimed to head to San Antonio for vegetables.
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San Antonio
Borger
North Texas
Oll
Firty
Howton
Houston
Sandow
Garwald
Colorado
Japa Ton
Mrs El Mooney Dies Suddenly in Eagle Lake
Mrs El Mooney dies suddenly at her Drummers Home Hotel apartment in Eagle Lake due to heart trouble. Born June 26 1876 in Gainey Illinois, she lived in Brooklyn Iowa before moving to Texas. She leaves two adopted children E R Mooney and Mrs E R Gangler, plus two sisters in Colorado and Iowa. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with Rev Wyatt. interment in Masonic Cemetery beside her husband.
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Drs. E. L. Mooney
Drummers’ Home
Eagle Lake
Redecess
Mrs. Mooney
Gainey
Linois
Brooklyn
Ows
Texas
Mooney
First Baptist Church
Mr. Wyatt
Baptist Poster
Columbus
Masonic Cemetery
Jos. Osoba
Pep Squad Girls Honor Football Team Banquet
At Darby Cafe the pep squad girls hosted a banquet for the football boys with sixty one plates served. Guests included all players, pep girls, Coach Otis Coffey, Superintendent W C Rees, and Mrs Noel Parker. Master of ceremonies Mr Reed led the event with toasts and talks from several speakers. A spirit of harmony and cooperation marked the evening.
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Darby Cafe
Darby
Otis Coffey
W. C. Rees
Piach
Noel Parker
Reed
Onffey
Santa Fe Announces Special Train to Austin for Thanksgiving Game
Santa Fe officials confirm a special train will run from Bay City to Austin for the Texas University vs A M College Thanksgiving Day football game. Departure from Eagle Lake is about 7:30 am with return around 10:30 or 11:00 pm. Also notes a Davenport resident’s visit and new sample Carriage Max Cards at the Headright office.
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Santa Fe
Bay City
Austin
Texas University
A. & M. College
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Dramatic Club Names Officers
The Eagle Lake school Dramatic Club lists Frances Louisa lxini as president and Anna Margizut Martin as secretary-treasurer. Mrs Charles Swanson is director and Frances Elkins is a member of the constitution and bylaws committee. The club, now in its third year, plans to present a group of can act pings later in the toll crowds.
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Dramatic Club
Eagle Lake School
Frances Louisa Lxini
Anna Margizut Martin
Charles Swanson
Eerie Bressmee Lough
Sudh Frances Elkins
Bastrop to Visit Eagle Lake in Big Friday Football Showdown
Bastrop, unbeaten in district play, travels to Eagle Lake for a high profile grid clash next Friday October 21. Eagles aim to avenge Schulenburg setback as George Powell of Smithville referees, with local fans from nearby towns expected to attend the season defining contest.
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Bastrop
Eagle Lake
Worth
Baalrop
Schulenburg
Getiulenburg
Ene
Sennlenburg
Coffey
Eagles
George Powell
Smithville
Powell
School of Mines
ALB
Paso
John Studeman Banquet Hosts Football Team Victory Boost
John Studeman hosted an oyster feast at Derby Cafe for Eagle Lake football players and guests HH Reading and PN Davidson. Each player spoke with enthusiasm about three more wins as district title hopes rise with leaders McElhinney, Reading and Alen on the sidelines. Dr Pepper agent H J Campbell later traveled Dallas by car then air then bus, ending back home in Eagle Lake after a long day.
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John Studeman
John
Derby Cafe
Reading
PN. Davidson
Eagle Lake
B. H. McElhinney
H. L. Reading
J. D. Alen
Incs
DR. Pepper
Dallas
H. J. Campbell
LaGrange
Mr. Campbell
Port Worth
Houston
Quinto Botting Injured In Highway Accident
Quinto Bottino sustained four broken ribs and numerous contusions when his truck overturned on a highway fourteen miles west of Houston. He was en route from Eagle Lake to Houston with a load of vegetables and fruits and swerved to avoid two cars passing side by side, tipping the truck and scattering produce. He received medical attention and was helped to load remnants back onto the truck.
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Quinto Botting
Houston
Bottino
Eagle Lake
Jared Man
Baottino
Mrs Cox of Wharton Pipe Organ Recital
The Pusi Baptist Church of Wharton will present Mrs Joe Cox as pipe organist next week. Cox has many friends in Engle Lake and the city is urged to attend the event for a music-filled evening.
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Wharton
Joe
Roe Cox
Engle Lake
Thiz City
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