Garwood Man Wounded In Sunday Shotgun Fight
Frank J. Detrick living near Garwood on J. B. Frnka place was badly wounded in a shotgun encounter at Schuetterle Confectionery Sunday evening. Detrick, seriously hurt with multiple pellets, was taken to a Houston hospital. Schuetterte fired back, wounding Detrick in the eyes face chest and arm. A Garwood man identified as Selutterte was arrested to appear before the Columbus grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Detrick
Houston
J. E. Schutterle
Garwood
Frank J. Detrick
J. 5
Selutterte
Grand Jury
Collumbus
Everning
Cartier de the
Orenjig
Detrich
Schuetterte
Derrich
Schueterle
Thabet
BL Mebellen
Eagle Lake
Sumiennel
Destrith
Deerieh
Wid Ford
High School Football Team Shows Early Promise Under Coach Luton
With one week of training completed, the team under Coach Luton is shaping into a capable unit. Quarterback Camero Westmoreland, running in and Browise, leads the offense with speed and spirit. Beans is tried at end and half, with potential service in both positions. Robert Putney backs the field with solid experience. Jester Forbes and Terry Wilhice bolster the backfield and tackle lines. The season aims high as Wilcox, Willace, and Morgan contribute on both sides. Remaining tests include scheduled games on September 2 versus Somerville, September 20 against Weimar, October 7 against Columbus, October 14 against Bay City, plus several other school matchups listed on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luton
Camero Westmoreland
Browise
Tecomboy
Beas
Nnts
Lkely
Robert Putney
Ludf
Terry Wilhice
Une
Morgan
Jeno Kage
Willie Hinden
Marin Hiebar
Somerville
Weimir
Welwar
Columbus
Bay City
Dales
Smith- Yhhg
LaGrange
Halettayite
Matonin
Mr oui Mig RR 7 Divis Trip by Waterway
Mr oui Mig RR 7 Divis visited teleids at Houston then Galveston and traveled by water route. The sequence mentions travel by waterway between Houston and Galveston with stops noted along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oui
Divis
Teleids
Houston
Wnt Galvyston
Watermebie
Monster Alligators Caught on Lake by Local Boy
Eagle Lake locals recount giant alligators taken from the lake using hook and line. Mobert Hamilton hunted and processed hides, boasting several captures from 4 to 11 feet, including a 30 inch to 4 foot specimen. The lake’s largest recorded gator was 20 feet 2 inches, once trapped over thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobert Hamilton
le Wan
Hanmilton
Hubert
Hamilton
G. B. Skelton
Burger and Brosig take over White House Cafe
J. J. Burger and H. Brosig acquire the White House Hotel and cafe property from A. C. McClanahan. They plan improvements and expect to take over early next month. Burger will wind down his current hardware and groceries stock while both men run the White House in Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
J. J. Burger
Burger
H. Brosig
Brosig Cafe
White House
A. C. McClanahan
Burger & Brosig
White Honse
Ife
Mr. Brosly
Broxly
Brosh
J. C. Winkel
Winkel
Eagle Lake
Eagle Duke
Herlened
Amin
Ysnes
Opening Day at County Fair Offers Free Admission for Children
The Colorado County Fair opens in Eagle Lake on October 5 with all children admitted free. Schools will showcase exhibits, children compete in open classes, and new attractions include dog races, vaudeville, fireworks, bands, a midway, and the Roy Grey Shows arriving by pedal train. Shows feature painted props, electric lights, and prominent barkers in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Roy Grey
Bu Ness
Football Opens Season Here Next Friday Afternoon
Eagle Lake Meigh school kicks off the football season next Friday on the local field against Somerville in a long anticipated meeting. The game is set for 4 oclock and local supporters expect a large crowd as Eagle Lake seeks a winning start behind captain Hintz and a disciplined defense. Somerville brings a proven rival with likely strong opposition, promising one of the season’s best matches on the home grid.
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Hayles
Eagle Lake Meigh
Somerville
Eagle Lake
Bist
Mar Fighting Tem Dim
Eagles
Gelock
Cedins
Mght
Boyd Tee Gongs
Teualle
Eogle
Hintz
Setthus
Highway Collision Leaves Elderly Man Injured Near Dallas Hotel
An elderly man sustained back injuries after a high speed collision at a highway shoulder end and was moved to the Dallas Hotel for care. His daughter and relatives visited after the crash as Mrs. L. J. Burger and daughters, and Mrs. S. O. McCarty returned from San Antonio with her daughter to join family at home.
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Greeve
Pethenr
Ehler
Yonge
Ls Yee
Bock
K. Doole
Dallas
Minton
McCarty
San Antonio
Mra
J, Jennings
Improvements at Lakeside Golf Course Change Holes
Improvements at Lakeside Golf Course announced last week alter hole numbers and par values. The former No 8 green now serves as No 7 with a three par maskey shot, and former No 7 becomes No 8 with a four par, while No 0 tee moves west of the ditch and No 1 fairway par reduces from six to five, welcomed by players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Ditch i
Nada Man Killed By Automobile In Weimar
Reports detail the death of Frank Koster at 63 after being struck by an automobile driven by Albert Potthast while crossing a Weimar street. Koster, born in Austria and long a Nada farmer, leaves a wife, nine children, and multiple siblings. funeral arrangements were held in Nada with burial in Nada Cemetery.
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Frank Koster
Nada Farmer
Weimar
Nada
Albert Potthast
Koster
Steve
Will Koa~ler
Welmar
Nida
Bolas
Welwar
Kodler
Robert
Tenney Star
Charlie
Mixa Ida
Willie
Henry
Lattela
Jonephine
Evelyn
Itis
Joe
Bleve
Edmond
Mr. Kosler
Bodenwald
Austria
Boulgh
Thas
Frank Stat, Sr
Train Load of Steers Shipped From Pens at Altar
A district report notes a shipment of steers from pens at Altar yesterday, with about 1200 head moved by rail to market areas. The movement aims to supply winter pastures, as industry observers mention steers heading toward watersheds and depots for sale.
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Altar
Gemmer and Tanner to Begin Shipping From One Pit
Gemmer and Tanner plan to start shipments next week from a single pit on the former Ulery farm. The site is nearing completion with Ste Sumer hired and operations expected to commence as dust settles. The plan is to tow a load by Sunday and ship to the McCurry place as shipments begin from this pit.
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Gemmer & Tanner
Jove
Vettine
Bowie
Rawle Hake
Goninon
Wenner Tien
Heeopia
McCurry Place
Emmer & Tanner
Hiss
Ulery Farm
Ste Sumer
Gener & Ans
McCurty
Coffelt Starts Daily Freight Truck Service From Eagle Lake
Coffelt begins daily freight trucking from Eagle Lake to Houston linking with his travel business. He will operate two transfer tracks plus a six wheel truck, delivering Houston freight to customers’ doors within hours. The depot will be in the former Binclair building on Main Street.
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Arning
Coffelt
Eagle Lake
Hineton
Garwood
Houston
Coffee
Oelock
Eagle Leake
Binclair
Houston Post-Disputes
Tulane Goredon
Tulane Gordon
Guarantes Trust Compulity
O. W. Hinds
Diguiet
Julliins
Morsit
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Pega
Chileon
Engle
White House Cafe
White Houge Hotel
Gary Show
Scnedelel
East Werk
L. J. Burger
BE. Haapten
del Tie
Ffffe Frank
Aege
J. B. Roberts
Westmoreland
State Banking Department
Austin
Roberts
Tuluy
Nd Tle
Mir Roberts
Hagle
Wwe
Catherine Roberts
Belton
Baylor College
Jim J. Byre
Baptist Academy
Sid Mirens
Poth
Board of Aldermen
Mstep Cubage
Corpus Chivisti
Vrain
Donna Shir
de N
Raair
HSN
Cnlvereigy
Louise Guenther
Woelmerr
O. Dot 8
Tae
Win
Tiers
West Hen
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