Westbrook sleeve limit fails as McNealus pushes convention
In Texas Senate action, Westbrook’s resolution to allow members to work in shirt sleeves failed 18 to 3. Senator J. C. McNealus of Dallas plans a resolution for a constitutional convention. Governor Colquitt and Speaker Terrell spar over funding and liquor policy. The judiciary appropriation bill passed 113 to 3, exceeding 1 million dollars in allocations.
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Westbrook
Senate
J. C. McNealus
Dallas
Texas
Terrell
Austin
Colquitt
Williams
McLennan
Darwin
Lattimore
Tarrant
House
Judiciary
W. C. Murrey
Wilson County
Town Roundup notes local home and business changes
Round About Town reports Henry Balhorn repaints home F T Fehrenkamp nears completion of lumber shed Kopecky Drug Co to move into new Front street building Alois Raab family move to West First Street Airdome owners install nine horsepower engine Improvements at Sam and Will Moore Institute Public Weigher R A Etlinger renovates residence Frank Wagner adds second story to home Papacek Bros move stock to Ed O Arnim building Kotzebue family relocate purchase of property for 2500 Oswald Buescher sells Iron Oil Gin stake to Fred Krause Bank renovation completed First State Bank of Moulton post office and Dr Puck occupy upper story South western Telephone to occupy remaining office in bank building
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Henry Balhorn
F.T. Fehrenkamp
Mammoth
Kopecky Drug Company
Front Street
Alois Raab
F. Biehunke
West Fist Street
Kotzebue & Cinada
Airdome
R. A. Etlinger
Hermann Park
Frank Wagner
Papacek Bros
Ed. O. Arnim
Julius Kotzebue
A. F. Kotzebue
Oswald Buescher
Ning
Iron Oil & Gin Company
Fred. Krause
Emil Pundt
Wm. Eilert
Fred Krause
Kindness in hardship and the true measure of generosity
A poem contrasts easy kindness during fortune with the real test of character. It honors those who still aid others when burdened by care, money scarce, or personal struggle, noting true strength lies in lingering to help the weak and distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
Detroit Free Press
Wets Win in Williamson County Tennessee? Local Option Vote
Fifty eight percent of Williamson County polling places report antis leading by 373 votes in today’s local option election. Taylor shows 1114 votes with 824 anti and 290 pro anti. overall county tally gives the antis a 400 vote edge as celebrations erupt in Taylor streets.
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Taylor
Texas
Williamson County
Houston Lawyer Thomas Ball Declines Gubernatorial Run
Thomas H. Ball, a noted Houston lawyer and politician, announces he will not enter the gubernatorial race next year. The decision ends his bid and reshapes the field as observers weigh implications for local and state politics.
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Thomas H. Ball
Houston
Culberson Expected to Resume Duties Soon
Senator C. A. Culberson, resting in Cromwell New Hampshire, is reported to be recovering and likely to resume his congressional duties at an early date.
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C. A. Culberson
Cromwell, N. H
Young Confederate Soldier Richard Tommins Dies in San Antonio
Richard Tommins, claimed as the youngest Confederate soldier, died in San Antonio on Wednesday July 23 at age 63. Born in Atlanta in 1849, he joined the Confederate army at eleven and served throughout the Civil War.
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Richard Tommins
San Antonio
Atlanta
Georgia
Burgess Offers 1912 Yearbook and Farmers Bullets
The Eagle thanks Congressman Geo F Burgess for a 1912 yearbook copy and offers to send the book and various farmers bulletins to any reader who requests it. Call at the office to review the bulletin list and choose.
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Geo. F. Burgess
Four Texas girls win UT scholarships through Dallas effort
Four deserving Texas girls Lota Smith Weatherford Olive Swenson Smithville and Fannie H Daniels Austin and Braddie Garner Del Rio receive scholarships arranged by Hon Cul lin F Thomas of Dallas. A university committee chosen by Mrs Helen M Kirby Dean E C Barker and John A Lomax selects them. The girls will enter the university next session. The committee plans another scholarship for a deserving boy unable to attend UT.
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Texas
University of Texas
Cullin F. Thomas
Dallas
Helen M. Kirby
E. C. Barker
John A. Lomax
Lota Smith
Weatherford
Olive Swenson
Smithville
Fannie H. Daniels
Austin
Braddie Garner
del Rio
Death of Jos Sortner at his home near Eddie
Mr Jos Sortner died suddenly Friday night at his home near Eddie before a doctor could arrive. His remains rest in Moulton Catholic cemetery. He came from Germany and leaves a wife and relatives. Delegates Heger Haas Seidenberger Schindler Heinrich Haas returned from the High Hill state convention. Cotton opens fast. crop outlook short due to big breath. Mr Jos Heger and son Frank and Mrs Jno Berger visited then left for Eagle. Morris Rabel of North Texas visited relatives here and at Weimar. Eddie July 28 1813.
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Jos. Sortner
Sortner
Moulton
Germany
Jos. Heger
R. A. Haas
Rudolph Seidenberger
Jos. Schindler
Ludwig F. Heinrich
Jid
High Hill
Frank
Jno. Berger
Weimar
Eagle
Morris Rabel
North
Texas
Eddie
Cotton picking to be the order of the day soon
In Boursville and nearby Carolina area notes, Fred Gertner and family left for Galveston by auto Sunday morning. Joe Hrnch and daughter Hatty visit Skidmore this week. Julius Hrnch guests of Charles Koester. Adolph Anders and family travel to Hackberry. Adolph and Gerhard Coldeway with sisters Emma and Sophia visited Elsie Evening last week. July 29, 1913.
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Fred Gertner
Galveston
Joe Hrnch
Miss Hatty
Skidmore
Julius Hrnch
Charles Koester
Adolph Anders
Hackberry
Messrs
Adolph and
Gerhard Coldeway
Emma
Sophia
Elsie
Carolina
Annual Sixth Fair Sets Attendance Record at Rockdale
Industrial Notes reports the Sixth Annual Fair at Rockdale broke all attendance records. Exhibits praised with favorable comments, while other notes cover bond elections in San Antonio, watermelons in Burkburnett, planning for the Cotton Palace in Waco, and Rural School Assembly setup in Austin.
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Rockdale
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birthdays
Miss Julia Rapp returns from Caero visit. Mrs. K Shotwell of Houston visits her parents. Mrs. J G Guenther comes back from Caero. Mrs Antoinette Koehler heads to Houston for a few days. Mr and Mrs Frank Bucek of Runge visit relatives. Mrs L G Janszen and children depart for Boerne and Knippa. Mrs Charles Newman recovers from surgery in Kenedy. Miss Annie Haidusek to Yoakum after stay in En gle. Prof O F Schonvogel returns from University summer school in Austin. Wm Kortwig visits from Shiner and joins the subscription list. Mr and Mrs C M Kotzebue celebrate 73rd birthday. Cotton carnival attendees listed among local residents.
First Bales of the Season in Multiple Texas Towns
Reports from Shiner Hallettsville and nearby areas note the first cotton bales of 1913 sold Friday or yesterdays. Buyers include Lucas Rehmer Ed Boehm & Sons C B Welhausen Rosenberg Bros with prices ranging from 12 ½ to 14 cents per pound and premiums such as a barrel of flour.
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Joseph Paylica
Moulton
Lucas Rehmer
Valentine Jurek
Old Moulton
Ed. Boehm & Sons
Shiner
Texas
John Pulkrabeck
C. B. Welhausen & Co
Hallettsville
H. Grahmann Sr
Rosenberg Bros
Merchants as Educators in Modern Commerce
W Holt Harris argues merchants serve as builders and educators, aiding public welfare and institutions. Through press columns they inform on living economically and progress in business and science. A prosperous merchant creates demand and diligently meets community needs.
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W. Holt Harris
Mercantile Committee
C. S. Ass’n
Moulton Defeats Ellinger 4 to 2 in Warm Baseball Game
Moulton beat Ellinger 4 to 2 on Sunday in a well contested game observed by a large crowd. Allen starred for Moulton with strong batting while Jackson pitched effective curves. Ellinger lacked backing for its good pitcher and scored two runs in the seventh. Umpires were Otto Arnim of Runge and Fletch Sullivan of Flatonia. Moulton seeks rematches with Hallettsville Yoakum Shiner and nearby teams.
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Moulton
Hilinger
Allen
Jackson
Ellinger
Moul
Otto Arnim
Runge
Fletch Sullivan
Flatonia
Moulton Boys
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Shiner
Regular Hermann park ball draws strong crowd Saturday
The monthly dance at Hermann park drew a large audience Saturday with many attendees enjoying the event. On Tuesday July 29 John Kierschnck of this city reached his eighty fourth birthday and well wishes flowed for a long life ahead.
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Hermann Park
John Kierschnck
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Lane
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Matula
Shiner, Texas
Moulton Auto Garage
Lueke & Henrichs
Avavteva Tavaces
Koxd Xox
Henkhaus
Eorror EaGur
Boursville
Edstor Eagle
Burkburnett
Waco
Cotton Palace Association of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
The
Rural School Assembly
Friends of Education
Julia Rapp
Caero
Mrs. K. Shotwell
Mrs
Will Hall
J. G. Guenther
Antoinette Koehler
Kindred
Frank Bucek
Charles Newman
Kenedy
Annie Haidusek
Engle
John Mladenka
O. F. Schonvogel
University
Wm. Kortwig
C. M. Kotzebue
Mr. Kotzebue
John Hilert
Emil Koester
Aug. Linbarger
Jno. Brunkenhoefer
Oscar Anders
E. Koierschnek
Fred. Neskorik
Jacob Nachlinger
Eddie Shandera
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