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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
1
A town profile lauds one resident as the ideal citizen for supporting local business and keeping money in circulation. The piece urges more residents to imitate his habits of buying locally while occasionally using abroad sources only when needed.
A Catholic church at Yorktown was destroyed by fire on April 7 with an estimated loss of 10 000 dollars and 6 000 dollars insured. The fire’s origin is unknown as investigators review the scene.
Prof Friedrich Loeffler, famed for discovering the diphtheria bacillus in 1884, died in Berlin on April 9 at age sixty three.
C Kilnerner of Brenham has been elected state librarian to succeed KE W Winkler.
Report says Victoriano Huerta is en route to the United States. Comment suggests he may seek to salute the flag during the journey.
Austin announces Governor Ferguson contemplates convening an extraordinary legislative session on April 29 to address pending measures.
The state department of agriculture reports 15 173 bales of cotton ginned in Texas in March, compared with 259 bales ginned in the same month last year.
A reflective poem muses on a cedar chest uncovering forgotten keepsakes from long ago. Broken china, a tiny shoe, daguerreotypes, locks of hair, tattered books, and baby hands reappear as memories of sorrow and love buried under the attic roof.
Mrs Earl Fry with Miss Mildrea and Mrs C C Amsler entertained Shiner High School seniors juniors and teachers last Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 in honor of Miss Ima Jeffry a senior and other visitors Miss Alma Tabb of Galveston spent last week with friend Miss Mathilda Holman. A reception and dance at the Opera House Friday evening honored the visiting ladies with cake and punch served. The Shiner baseball team traveled to Schulenburg Sunday for a 10 to 0 loss in the Middle Texas League.
A good rain fell Saturday at Moulton Route Two and a May 2 picnic is planned at Oak Grove School for the benefit of the school. Miss Katy Fischbeck’s birthday was celebrated with a house party at Mrs. Fishhbeck’s Saturday night. Several neighbors and family members enjoyed the weekend, with travel between Freytags and Fischbeck households. August Krause left for Hallett ville Wednesday. A house dance was held at Ane ton Mouller’s on Sunday.
Oak Grove residents and guests visited relatives and friends across the area on Sunday. Families including Hoeptl Ullmann Hirsch Wendel Darilek Moeller and Selzer hosted or attended gatherings near Scharlottenburg Shiner Kuehn's Grove and Oak Grove. The note closes with Texas Pride and a date of April 14 1915.
A revival begins Sunday night at the Methodist church in Moulton on April 18. Rev. W. H. Petty of Fiatonia preaches with Miss Ethel Burkette of Yoakum likely assisting with music. The invitation urges all to attend.
Miss Nora Janszen daughter of Mr and Mrs Aug Janszen celebrated her tenth birthday last Friday inviting friends to outdoor games and dainty refreshments were served in a joyful party atmosphere.
John B. Janecek and Miss Amanda Kempe wed at the bride’s parents home in Lenz Tuesday at 10 am. The couple’s quiet ceremony drew only immediate friends and relatives, with Janecek noted as a popular Slavik’s salesman and Fire Department officer in Charcu. The News extends best wishes to the couple.
A light rain aided crops Saturday night with some replanting needed for cotton and corn. John Miculka of Floresville visited his brother Anton Miculka and family. Aug. F. Seifert and Adolph Darilek were elected at Evergreen School trustees election. Anton Miculka and others attended the S P J S T meeting. attendees also joined a dance at Anton Moeller’s near Kuehn's Grove.
A rain Saturday night benefited crops and pastures. Adolph Haas and sisters from Kuehn's Grove visited relatives Sunday. Mrs. Frank Seidel called on John Richter's family. Agnes Miculka is ill and wished a speedy recovery. A dance at John Mraz Sunday night drew good attendance. Exchange. April 12, rgrs.
Robert Edward Bryant aged 1 year 1 month 12 days died at his parents home in San Antonio on Monday morning April 12 after a brief illness. The remains were shipped here and interred in Old Moulton Cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Burt Manning, pastor of the Baptist Church, conducting the rites. The Eagle extends sympathy to the grieving parents.
Austin April 5. Commissioner Patterson seeks to end overdrafts by state banks and will secure cooperation from the Comptroller of the Currency to secure national banks in Texas also abolishing overdrafts.
A school program will be held Tuesday afternoon April 20 at 2:00 o clock. All school grades will appear and a large audience is expected. Admission is 10 cents, proceeds go toward buying a Victrola for the school. Refreshments follow in the hall on the lower floor. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the social event.
Mrs. Laura Valenta sells lot No. 8 in block 38 Smithville to A. J. Moody for 1600 dollars. John Mladenka sells 80 acres 2 miles southeast of Moulton to Jno Brom at 85 dollars per acre. John Kasper and wife sell blacksmith shop and tools to John Mladenka for 2525 dollars. John Brom sells 123 acres in southern Moulton to John Mladenka for 3725 dollars. D. Lockmann sells 371-2x75 ft on West First Street to Wm. Henrichs for 800 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Wm Schmidt Mr and Mrs Henry Etlinger F T Fehrenkamp Wm Hillmer and Henry Schoode attended the eighteenth grand lodge meeting of the Sons of Hermann held at Fort Worth in the early part of the week. Over 1000 delegates attended as membership rose by 3400 in two years to 24000 with assets exceeding one million dollars.
Mr Anton Darilek and Miss Frances Tousek were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic church with Rev Schindler officiating. The couple, praised as two fair young locals from Henkhaus, receive congratulations from The Eagle and best wishes for a joyful life together.
Home talent play Heart of a Hero will be presented at the Moulton opera house Thursday night April 2 for the benefit of the volunteer fire department. Everyone is invited to attend with the family and support the good cause. The five bus will appreciate your presence.
The 1974 75 session at Moulton School No 2 taught by Miss Elizabeth Preston will close on San Jacinto Day, Wednesday April 21. An interesting program of speeches and songs has been prepared. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.
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