First Shipments of Gravel From Horton Pit
Three cars of gravel were loaded at the Horton Horton pits on Wednesday and awaited shipment, marking Eagle Lake’s first gravel outbound. A drag line at Horton Horton plant underwent minor repairs before resuming digging, while a gravel wash plant is being built at the site. At Gemmer Tanner’s McCarty place, gravel and sand are being used for ballast as work continues on a wash gravel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton & Horton
Belng
Eagle Lake
Imuke
Gemmer & Tanner
McCarty Place
Gemmer & Tannner
Pining Gemmer & Tanner
Alere Place
Eagle Lake Millinery Moves to Wagner Stand
Mrs T B Epps relocates Eagle Lake Millinery to the former Gus Wagner site on Main Street between Wek Ney and Nathan Variety Stores. New fall stock, full lines of millinery lingerie and related goods now on display. invitation extended to the trade territory to visit and view the updated selection. Moving completed yesterday with the grand opening morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Epps
Eaglelake
Gus Wagner
Main Street
Wek Ney
Nathan Variety
Kids of Troites
Tly Trade
Eagle Lake
Enyt
New Ford Cars Soon Shown in Eagle Lake
Five advertisements in the Headlight urge readers to Wait for the New Ford. Advertisements indicate new Ford models are ready for display in Eagle Lake, with talk in Ford agency circles of several wired cars on sidetracks in Houston. The Ford Motor Company plans an even release to agencies nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Eagle Lake
Rn Universal Meter Co
Universal
MeElbinney
T Hat
Houston
Ford Motor Company
Meadlight
Renz Injured in Wagon Accident North of Town
Mr. Frank Renz wears a sling after breaking and dislocating the shoulder when a wagon hit ruts at the Renz place, a few miles north of town. He is improving but may take some time to regain use of his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank “Renz
Renz Place
Opening Day Horse Race at Colorado County Fair
Eagle hosts a big opening day event at the Colorado County Fair with a 10 o clock morning race at Cavendale tract. The contest features Claimed M Everitt quarter horse against G.E.H Northing ton Sr pony, drawing strong local interest as plans firm for October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Eagle
Cavendale
Clm
M’ Everitt
G.eh
Northington, Sr
Moody Hunt Party Back From Eagle Lake Prairie Chickens
Governor Moody and a party including State Game Commissioner Tucker visited Eagle Lake for a prairie chicken hunt. They stayed at Dallas Motel, hunted with local guides, and shared a barbecue at Northington pasture. Moody praised the hunt and plans a fall duck and quail outing, then proceeded to Palestine and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Tucker
Dan Moody
Dallas
Lintridt County
Comunyslower
T. Waddell
Northlnytwa
Egypt
Wiarton Ponty
Dan
Spen
Elieken
Governir Moody
Yarky
Deenay
Wittins—Wiehtelly
Tucker
Moody
Eagle Lake
Palestine
Vanottier
Engle Rane
Houston
Prairie Fire Follows Lightning Strike near Chesterville
A lightning strike and loud thunder sparked a prairie fire near Chesterville Saturday afternoon. Car travelers Chas Lengerke and L D Roberts, who witnessed the blaze, reported the grass burned off several acres before it died out. A loud thunderclap frightened a team of horses near Buckhus thresher, causing a brief scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterville
Chas. Lengerke
L. D. Roberts
Qames
Southern Pacific Trains Schedule Change Next Sunday
The Southern Pacific line announces another schedule change for the next Sunday. The torn west bound passenger train near Hous tol at SD arrive 8447. The west bound arrives 545 pm with no schedule change. The train to Eloustan now serves and arrives at 2039 06. This notice outlines the timetable shifts affecting connections to Hansten and nearby lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. & Alt
Southern Pacific
Wwe Lenin Aeviving
Ain
Eloustan
Hanstin
Siopean
Dent
Willy
Und Thies
Haneten
Chances Good For Dixie Series Champion
The Wichita team shows strong form in the Dixie series with a 4 to 1 win over Whehiin Party Housti. local observers praise pitcher and fielding, predicting Wichita will be pennant winner and contend with Blswloghiin or New Orleans in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metarly
Ube
Chrysler
Wieptia
Wichita
Aod
Joyce Thomas Preaches at Christian Church Revival
Rev Joyce Thomas, a familiar local preacher, will lead both morning and evening services next Sunday at the Christian church. All members and residents are urged to attend the revival event and participate in the song service conducted during the final weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce ‘Thomas
Christian Church
Governor Moody Plans Fall Duck and Quail Hunt
Waddell praises Dan Moody as a regniae fellow after a long hunting day. Moody expresses eagerness to return to Eagle Lake for a duck and quail hunt, inviting Tom Waddwell to host and promising better conditions with more time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Texas
Waddell
Moody
Eagle Lake
Tom Waddwell
Barbecue Picnic at Nada Sept 8 Big Parish Feast
A large barbecue and picnic will be held at the K J T Mall in Nada on Thursday September 8 for the Nada parish church patron feast. The event includes solemn mass, noon dinner, an all day program with amusements doll stands and contests, a Bed Bass band, and a daytime to evening schedule inviting all to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J.T. Mall
Nada
Yarrows
K. J. T. Hall
Sada
Livestock Exhibit At Fair Promises Strong Showing
A local county fair showcases livestock including cattle sheep and poultry with strong interest from exhibitors. Officials anticipate high quality displays and significant crowd appeal at the Nee slack exhibit as preparations continue for the upcoming event.
Broken on Tractor and Attacks at Houston Hospital
A chaotic incident at a Houston area event left Henry Bauer’s prop amputated and Mr. Anderson injured after a tractor crash. Medics rushed the injured to a hospital where surgery was performed to address the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midhelson
Nottuwa
Hite
Klaene Weld
Alempline Ta Erik
Medion Watuntiun
Mr. Anderson
Cour Surelies
Yun
Henry Bauer
Houston
Rooster Band to Play Daily at Colorado County Fair
Booster Band Dilis Eagle Late will perform at the fair grounds each day with Alfred Muske's orchestra providing platform dance music. Local visitors Messrs Morigel Campbell Holton and Wy 0 toured College Station early this week by auto, returning before evening. Hugo Bolton, last year’s Engle Lake HS graduate, is expected to attend A and M this season.
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H. . Dilis
Eagle
Colorado
Alfred Muske
Farnich
Mmorigel
A. J. Campbell
Buco Holton
Wrof
FF O'Elouth
Hugo Bolton
Engle Lake High School
Diseased bone removed from leg during operation
Tee Allen, a Negro laborer for Larson Bros, underwent an operation at a local doctor's office on Thursday, during which considerable diseased bone was taken from his leg. On August 25 he was injured when horse wire caught his leg at a railroad crossing, breaking and bruising the limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Allen
Larson Bros
Speaker Tonight at Rotary Meet Dr Oberholtzer
Dr E R Oberholtzer superintendent of schools in Houston will be the principal speaker on the On to School program sponsored by the Eagle Lake Rotary Club at the Dallas Hotel this Friday evening after seven. The event anchors a Rotary banquet with Bugle Lake High School graduates as guests and the full class expected to attend.
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E.R . Oberholtzer
Houston
Eagle Lake
Bugle Lake High School
Rotary
Mrs McDonald Completes B S Degree at San Marcos
Mes L C McDonald recently finished the B S degree at Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos and attended the commencement exercises held Thursday last week. She plans to teach next term at Litnt Bernard and will spend a brief camping trip with her husband near Union Bay before returning to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. McDonald
San Marcos
Hentlight
Uyatde
1St Bernird
Lvef. McLonalt
Soen
Anite University
Suri
Governor Moody Rides Over Forgotten Highways
A fractured report recounts Gov Moody riding over neglected state roads with a caravan including Goy Dik Moly and others. The piece notes the neglect of the state highway system, while condolence is offered for Dr Meukanan of Yoakum whose son died from asphalt fever. officials in Mou propose improvements and continued oversight.
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Goy
Dik Moly
Initemobile
Holston
Rune
Jon Coliniy
Dun
Colurwide Covule
Meiers
CepreReritiie
Meukanan
Four Children Undergo Tonsil Operations Saturday
Four children received tonsil operations on Saturday at Valley Dhospital Whurtad. Families Maurine and Frank Davison report the procedures were successful and each child is expected to recover quickly, with full health aiding the upcoming school term.
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Foye Dake Dake Philiron
Toudue
Udenelds
Whurtad
Minnlig
Bertht Maurine
Frank Davison
Muiring HieiPley
Fe Kaghs
Elliven
Au Bock
Tittle Frank Davilon
Otto Breitkreutz Injured at Gravel Pit Last Friday
Otto Breitkreutz employed at Horton and Horton gravel pit sustained a severe gash in the left foot behind the big toe while using an ndz Friday. He was brought to town for medical attention as Dr. T. P. Doole, the attending physician, inserted several stitches.
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Otto Breitkreutz
Horton & Horton
T. P. Doole
GOOD ENROLLMENT AT OPENING OF SCHOOL EXPECTED
The Eagle Lake public schools plan a 1927 fall opening with seniors reporting Monday at 2 pm and all students to report Tuesday at 9 am. The 9 to 4 schedule returns with a one hour dinner. Faculty includes Superintendent WC Reed and Meridian College principal W B Hinton, with staff from Texas University and various local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Wehoo Ts
Claas
Vror
WC. Reed
W. B. Hinton
Meridian College
T. Westmoreland
B. A. Texas University
Avienne
Victor Engelhard
B. A. Waylor
I. W. Ablers
J. A
Home Economicn
Catherine Nicholson
Howard-Payny
Huglish
0. Kolberg
Natt Holmin
Luttie’ Vincent
Mier Dettie Purr
Martha Plugerald
Mattie Mersfelder
Jndys Smith
Anote Mae Engel
Dexas University
Listery
Mae Clark
Yorke
Nebraska
Orchpitra
Mind Clark
Ube
Reed
Nin
Uhirk
Isehowl
Revival of Old-Hime Tournament Races at County Fair
Colorado County Fair will host revived tournament races once popular decades ago. Veteran racers including A. M McDow and Wm Williamson will compete in events once famed for ring watching, with long-absent teams and lances brought back for the grounds contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Curtis Che Fale
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Horton Pit
Horton & Horton Pit
Eagle Lake Millinery
Wagner
Gov
Hunt
Northingtom
G.mt
Nettington
Northington
Nebax
SAP
Joyce Thomas
Elan Cadril
Neeslack
Colorado County Vale
Getolker
Poulley Mn
Hairy Thier
Ise
Lerten & Partun
bosEbu di
Ouny Tuller
Jie Fel
Rooster
Dr-Oberholizer
Rotary Meet
Mrs. M'Donald
Mou. Co
Irs
Swanson
George Fw
S. Emmimaly
Southwestern University de Tferanioe
Cooke Schook
Dulas
Curry Schont
Boston
Chicago
Columbia University
New York City
Awanson
Sue Wentil
Kowhud
Humtin
Weat Columba
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