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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1928
Page
1
A misty tax and court report recounts ranger and local officer actions against a stash of beer and a Black man during a confrontation. Details reference arrests on familiar charges, jail time, and multiple related cases including theft and assault across several counties with fines and terms imposed.
A fragmented notice details Miss Engel a former Austin teacher traveling to New York City. It mentions her plan to pursue Columbia University, a bike trip, and unclear health notes, with minimal readable dates or specifics.
The obituary notes the death and burial of Mr Allen in Weimar with services led by physicians and clergy. He is survived by four sons and several daughters and is remembered by relatives in Coleman and surrounding counties. The assembly extends heartfelt condolences to the Allen family.
In Columbus district court Mrs. Jona Hiebl and her two sons Jubn Huehl Jr and Lean Hebl were awarded 330000 damages against the Gilveston Par Visburg and San Antonio railway after the death of John Huebl who was struck by a carload of gravel while working as a switchman. The award included 35000 to the widow and 35000 to each son. The trial followed a week long proceedings with lawyers from Columbus Hasbreville and San Antonio.
The readable text references a well near Altair and a 7a Prat well near Altair. It mentions a company visit to a city on a Wednesday and a sequence of geological observations around Skull Creek, with unclear names and phrases throughout.
A fragment from a local page notes sales events and arrivals at the J B Smith Store including mentions of Mrs Kole and other residents in the city. It refers to a Rotary charity event and deliveries tied to the store area, with scattered names and phrases of local interest.
Reported break in at Bud's Dry Cleaning Plant 28 with theft and scattered contents. Police indicate a single burglar fled, leaving behind traces and an $85.00 value item. no injuries noted.
City officials report Eagle Lake met its quota for aiding storm victims through the charity fund led by Mayor West Averell Feudebeek. A December replenishment drive is planned as residents are urged to donate to support shelter, fuel, gas, and railroad tickets for those in need.
Fragmentary text excerpts mention individuals and places but remain largely indecipherable. It references names like Miele Tala Bondy Wistnese and Perry, with scattered terms suggesting a legal or community item but no clear event, date, or outcome emerges.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a Midian Cur and a Vert Messen with unclear names and places. The readable items suggest a brief local note about individuals, but essential details are missing to confirm events, dates, or affiliations.
The ceremony for Bernard Schon's opening drew attendees including Bernard’s family and parish members. Confirmation notes and a bebop performance were part of the event, with Maurice Sullivan and Micheal credited for tubing design.
The Wharton High team posted a strong start in the season opener against a local foe. The Eagles showed steady offense and solid defense as they built an early lead, with key plays fueling the effort and setting a positive tone for the campaign.
Reports describe a petrified animal uncovered at a gravel pit near Guanmer and Tanner, with horns and a broken bed of rock nearby. The find occurred after a bucket snagging stone and debris, drawing attention from locals as work resumed and the specimen was moved for study.
In a quiet community, a woman named Por Me Ee Sheri died after brief illness. The obituary notes she lived in Ohioan at Leeiues and mentions relatives, with a focus on her age near the end of a two week illness and surrounding family ties.
Miss Metntie and Miss Jal Westmoreland led the high scorers Maurice Parker and Jal Westmoreland at the Wetuire School event. Attendees included Time Westar Muntie Env Lanatte Daily and Simmons. The gathering featured a party with drinks and a light buffet, held on a weekend evening.
City marshal halted a raid Saturday night, arresting twenty nine Mexicans in a house raid amid drunkenness and gambling. Officers found bottles of lace and corn whiskey, with several suspects found intoxicated. All pleaded guilty to drunkenness and gambling. total fines around $125.00.
A fragmented report describes an abandoned oil well near Rouk Island and a five mile sunlit state area. The text references Ake Tate and a Tich Oil corporation with unclear details about mode and distance.
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