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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
2
Publication line states weekly Friday issue with subscription price of $1.00 annually. Notes postal handling as second class matter entered at the Postoffice in Moulton Texas.
The item notes primaries on May 24 with Coxentssatan Kieberg not seeking re election. It reports Central American earthquakes causing loss of life and property, a state cash balance of 1 565 405 vs 1 711 737 last year, severe winter storms in the northwest, and a reference to Sam Houston’s 66 year old San Jacinto victory.
The report claims Fitzsimmons and Jeffries reached terms for the world heavyweight title with the bout expected in California. It notes Mexican faction friction in Nicaragua and a deadly explosion at a military barracks last Wednesday leaving about 150 dead. Filipino resistance to American authority continues with several battles reported during the week.
Officials announce planned meetings at multiple towns to discuss school laws trustee duties and money distribution. Newly elected trustees may qualify and the court list will guide dates and venues to reduce friction and improve school governance.
The April 13 and 16 rain set records with near cloudburst levels. Creeks overflowed, new bridges may be funded by the county, hail damaged crops and forced replanting. Farmers fear a bad season if rain lightens. J Berry won street fair roping at Flatonia. Ben Carby injured when his team ran away. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs L Meyer. Schmank of Schulenburg, buyer of Chas Schmidt’s gin, moved to Freyburg.
Mr. A Voelkel of Fayette County buys Seydler saloon and plans May 1 opening. Chas Sopecky arrives from the Philippine Islands after three years as a U S regular. A parade in Shiner features Lipscomb Rifles, Lone Star Band, and numerous decorated floats and buggies. Prizes awarded for prettiest buggy and best decorated farmer’s vehicle. Wolters of BeGrange speaks. Max Marburger brings gold mining rumors from New Mexico.
In the Swiss Alps style event the Clay bird shoot and roping segment saw top prizes with Bob Atkinson of Dime Box winning $200, Rabb Edwards Flatonia second, and Jack Campbell Lexington third. A grand ball amid rain drew a large crowd led by Dr. and Mrs. Lucker with hundreds of couples. Local social notes include a calico ball planned for April 27 and a newborn in Freyburg.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate F. P. Guentruer, the company superintendent, was solicited to be present for a meeting with the school superintendent. The exact purpose and date are unclear from the readable text.
Summer normal school for Gonzales Lavaca and adjoining counties opens in June and runs eight weeks at Gonzales Texas. Sessions led by faculty T L Toland C A Peterson W S Lanthorn and K A Jones from Leesville.
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