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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
3
Local items note A J Knapic and Ben Cordes in town and to Columba s, Werner Cordes in Gonzales, Miss Ligew Hegel in Flatonia, several visits by Elva Beyer and others. A horse was killed by a train, a new baby at Jaegeli home, Prof Peterson in Hallenville, and various ads and notices about clothing, machinery moves, rope contests, and an upcoming show at the Sam and Will Moore Institute.
Obituary reports the death of Henry Henkhaus 31 at home near Dreyer. Remains laid to rest at Shiner cemetery. Local ads note F J Knesek hardware ad and a new photo. Front street rowdiness and a rooster fight provoke sidewalk damage and a police inquiry.
Listings show Dr F W Ledbetter of Hallesville will be here from Tuesday April 28 to Saturday May 2 with a call for early appointment. The notice mentions a Silk Medallion in grape pattern and Plauen Lace Medallion Dress Trimmings at Janezen's Millinery as a local ad.
The notice invites all to participate in the Mai-Fest Grand Street Parade at 10 A M with prizes for best decorated vehicles and music by a good band. Everyone is cordially invited to join and have a good time.
The Halletsville Summer Normal runs from June 8 to July 30, 1903. Notable attendees include T wu Toland of Gonzales M 4 Spahr of Halletsville John Kioppenbury of Sublime and J P Guenther of Halletsville.
Tuesday marked the San Jacinto anniversary with many Texans paying tribute to General Sam Houston's command. The Institute closed at 9 30 pm as teachers and citizens joined Mr J W Crouch for a local celebration that was enjoyed by all ages.
An April gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Kuhn two miles southwest of town featured games and cake but caused surprise when the first slice contained cotton. The prank drew laughs as real cake followed. Attendees included Mrs Tile Kuhn Miss Lena Lizzie Gertrude Burger Lena Linbrugger Sophie Mary Tanheiser Willie Kuhn Richard Cook A J Elster HF Mueller Wm Uuffmann Alfred Meyer and Little Pearlie.
M. M. Austin of Witchester Ind. knew what to do in an hour of need. He urged Dr. King's New Life Pills and she recovered quickly after stomach and liver trouble resisted physicians. Only 25c at all Drug Stores.
The patron body of the local school voted for a brief vacation after busy field work and will reopen in June. The note lists visits by W Crane to Weimar G Jaroszewski and A Heinrichs with friends, H Baron visiting Wied, and illness of Mrs Valenta. Otto Seifert returns home while many attend Mr Henkhaus funeral. Several children suffer whooping cough during the break.
Mr Paulsauer of Keck Gonzales Co was in the city this week. The farmers would be thankful to the weather clerk if he’d do the right thing. Messrs C A Peterson J G Guenther and John Brunkenhoefer patronized our job department this week. Mr F Fehrenkamp and his wife en route to the quarry Wednesday laid up their buggy for repairs.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as the best remedy for Burns Sores Bruises Cuts Boils Ulcers Skin Eruptions and Piles with a 25 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by all Druggists. Local youth hosted a Tuesday night dance at Hermann Park hall with the Janszen Bros. string band providing music for attendees.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown nearly died but was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He testifies the remedy relieved asthma pains and led to a complete cure. Cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip are claimed with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents to 1.00. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Mr. Ernst Zimmermann gave a well attended dance at Kuehn's Grove on the new platform. The event drew much enjoyment from attendees and Zimmermann predicted a 4 percent success rate for future dances.
State Medical Association in San Antonio Texas hosts a convention from April 28 to May 1 with round trip tickets at rates in Convention Ex Rate Sheet No 1. Tickets go on sale April 27 and 28 and are valid through May 2. Grand Council United Commercial Travelers of America in Austin Texas runs April 30 to March 2 63 with round trip tickets at rates in Convention Excursion Rate Sheet No 1. Sale dates are April 29 and 30 with tickets valid through May 4.
Dr. E W Hall offers The Texas Wonder a remedy for kidney and bladder issues promising cures for gravel diabetes and other ailments. One bottle covers two months and can be mailed for $1. Testimonials from Hasletsville Texas.
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