30 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
1
A historical notice reports an oil firm paying a fine while a figure named Taylor receives a pardon without trial. The item mentions a person or group named Youtsey facing murder repercussions, indicating a linked but unclear sequence of events.
The Waters Pierce Oil Company paid $1,908,483.30 to Texas Attorney General to settle anti trust violations, with a district court order ousting the firm from Texas and issuing a perpetual injunction. The case marks a historic penalties record, with detailed fee distributions among lawyers and associations.
Angleton Texas resident Jed Oberhelman drilled a deep eight inch well for irrigation to water his truck and orange orchard. The well reaches 225 feet with 40 feet of fine water sand and is now being screened. It should supply ample water for a sizable area of citrus and other trees.
Kingsville Texas sent two special trains carrying twenty eight cars of onions and eight cars of cabbage to Houston for distribution among several roads. Most cars originated on the Hidalgo branch with Mission included. Kingsville contributed four onion cars.
Bastrop Texas trustees of common school district No 4 in Bastrop county ask the county superintendent to draft a petition. The aim is to levy taxes to rebuild Bluff Creek school which was recently burned.
Mr. Amiel Zills sold 112 bales of cotton at about 10 cents per pound with several smaller lots near the same price. Much cotton remains held by farmers. Planting of corn and cotton is nearly finished. some crops failed to emerge or were destroyed by the SAIL storm.
Galveston Texas reports record onion shipments to New York. By April 176,000 crates have been sent by steamer, with heavy consignments on every voyage. Texas Bermudas are claimed superior, challenging Bermuda’s supply. Recently the Brazos carried 30,000 crates and the El Mar 20,000 crates, totaling 50,000 crates in two days.
A Gonzales Texas report lists shipments since January 1 1909 including corn 20 cars cattle 57 carloads eggs 11 carloads hay 10 carloads dressed poultry 1 carload coal ton seed meal 2 carloads plus numerous local shipments. Cotton shipments are not included.
Onion growers in Hallettsville Texas report a crowded market with a truck ready for disposal. Buyers say demand cannot absorb the current supply, leaving the market oversupplied.
Limestone county becomes a leading strawberry region as F. S. Bond near Mexia reports selling 110 crates by Friday at 2.50 per crate totaling 275 dollars from two acres. He expects more fruit from the same patch.
A Texas guard pursuing an escaped convict on a state convict farm four miles south of Koppers shot himself when his mule fell and discharged his gun. The shot entered his bowels and he died instantly.
Hitchock Texas reports daily shipments of 75 to 100 barrels and 100 to 150 crates of vegetables. Crops are thriving with orange harvests looking fine as locals stay busy with packing and shipping duties.
Dickinson Texas reports a record shipping week with daily berry crate counts of 1,152 on Monday, 1,228 on Tuesday, 1,419 on Wednesday, 1,244 on Thursday, 1,458 on Friday, and 1,552 on Saturday.
E H Hothman of Mason sold his Costell area ranch to John Eckert for fifteen thousand dollars on Saturday.
Luling public schools announce closing date May 21 with commencement exercises planned a few days afterward. School officials urge students to complete year courses and prepare for graduation ceremonies.
The Texas State Board of Insurance granted Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford a Texas license on Saturday. The company paid a premium tax of 2868.59 dollars.
Farmers in Paris Texas report corn damaged by frost a week earlier on bottom lands is sprouting again and growing healthily after seeming dead.
Line a plate with plain paste cover bottom with buttered bread pieces. Prepare a custard from one egg one tablespoon sugar half teaspoon cornstarch and one cup milk. Spread apple sauce thickly on top and sprinkle with cinnamon then bake until custard thickens.
A crisp toast spread with a quick mixture of butter mustard cayenne Worcestershire and lemon juice. Top with sardines and rest a few minutes before serving.
A brief note advises using a common wooden clothespin to hold a pres when you lack a cover. It suggests the pin works as an effective alternative for securing the item during preparation. The tip emphasizes practicality and ease of use for quick DIY fixes.
The passage notes that frankness breeds disagreement though not all disagreeable people are frank. It cites happiness as tied to poverty and respectability per storybooks. A woman defers to a man in timetable translation while a widow consoles herself with potential for improvement. It ends noting few people are mind readers who uncover neighbors thoughts.
A collection of sayings compares gender roles and marriage with sharp humor. Anticipates social norms through aphorisms about wives, husbands, sympathy, debt, and family legacy in a wry, observational voice.
The Texas antitrust case records show a settlement of 1 808 483.30 with the sum reduced to 1 718 008.14 after review. J P Grnet of St Louis was involved in convicting the company while Allen & co aided the process. Two automobiles were used to transport the money from the banks.
Mr red Oberhel reports the orange orchard is thriving with about eight acres irrigated. Workers are installing a new irrigation system and water access improvements are underway to boost yield and efficiency.
A railway shipment carrying four cars of onions was en route. Authorities report no incidents and the goods are destined for regional markets.
In Winchester Texas a man named Amiel Zills was fatally injured when his vehicle collided with a railway line closure device known as the Lail. The accident halted nearby traffic and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
Deputy Huffman was killed and Deputy Gargill wounded during a raid on a railroad camp near Marshall Texas. Following the incident, militia guarded the jail as suspects were rounded up, with three named Creole Mose Hill Pie Jefferson and Mat Chase among those implicated.
Good stands of corn and cotton are seen on local plantations in Alleyton Texas. Despite late cold and a long dry spell the crops are in good condition though rain is needed for growing crops and stock water. Residents note weather has persisted for over thirty five years here.
The San Juan ranch in Hidalgo county once owned by Sheriff Closner is sold to O. M. Pratt of Superior Wisconsin for 250000 dollars. The 22056 acre property lies in Hidalgo county in the Rio Grande valley. Pratt plans to establish a large sugar plantation on the land.
Uvalde Texas promoters accept a $50,000 bonus and right of way for the Uvalde and Crystal City railway. A contract is signed and work starts immediately with completion planned for January 1, 1910.
The pecan crop outlook is poor for the year in Brownwood Texas. After a recent freeze the trees were budding but along bayou bottoms most trees show severe damage with many having no green leaves left.
A severe wind storm hit Texarkana Texas on Monday afternoon, lasting about twenty minutes. The storm resembled a tornado, blowing down or severely damaging many small frame buildings and outhouses.
Port Arthur reports the body of pumpman Thos OFlanity found beside the steamship Oklahoma after he disappeared Sunday. The crew located the drowned man Monday near the vessel.
Affidavits filed in Justice McDonalds court by John S Bonner accuse unnamed parties of impersonating him and stealing a $4,000 automobile from the Houston Motor Car Company garage Saturday night. The charge listed is felony theft.
A dead man was found near Nacogdoches about ten miles from town. He appears to have been dead several days. Officers have gone to the scene to investigate.
Henry Wilson a Black resident near Winchester in La Grange County Texas killed his wife on Monday and then surrendered claiming the act was an accident. Local authorities report the incident and Wilson’s surrender are under investigation as a possible homicide.
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