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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
4
A reflective look at the editor and staff behind a home paper. It notes long hours reading papers, talking with visitors, and building subscriptions. The piece questions whether the intensive effort earns fair pay and asks readers to consider stepping into the editor’s role.
The United States considers acquiring the Danish West Indies amid reports of strategic and economic interest. The islands are noted for their vulnerability to severe hurricanes and tropical storms.
Cotton picking is the order of the day. Joe Schindler and family and Ed ward Haas Jr and families guests of Edward Haas Sr. and family Sunday. Dance Saturday night was well attended. Several families from Williamsburg and Flatonia visited relatives in the area. A party was hosted at Aug. Kuehn Jr.’s home Sunday night Silver Star.
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report listing J F Nesista Temple Mrs Ray Humphreys Port Arthur Joe Uil mann Moulton Julius Hohensee Moniton.
Victor Quitta died after a fall of a pitchfork wound at four miles southwest of Halletts ville. Brother John swung the tool when it slipped striking Victor on the head breaking the skull and bursting a blood vessel. He died next morning after surgeons Dr Kahn and Dr Dufner operated to relieve brain pressure. Funeral from the family home followed by requiem mass at the Catholic church and burial at Catholic cemetery. Victor was 16 years and 5 months old. He was a nephew of J M Vesmirovsky. This report comes from Hallettsville Herald.
On primary election day a baby girl joined John Hoops's family in Oak Grove. Relatives and friends gathered at John Freytag's to observe the Sabbath. Frank Wendel hosted relatives last Sunday. Jos A Heinrich's family hosted a 42 game night. Aug Krause and son visited Hallettsville with Oak Grove election returns. The school interior was freshly painted. A list shows community help with days contributed. Wm Kram's home hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Kram prior to her anniversary. Commoner. July 26, 1916.
Dry hot weather brings cotton picking to the area. Local families and neighbors visitations occur, with many visits among the Miculka Woehler Pustejovsky Krejci and Meyer households. Anton Miculka travels to Galveston. Local social and family gatherings noted.
Joe Vrazel who runs the refreshment parlor at Henkhaus came back Sunday from a trip to Galveston.
Wesley H. Morrison was shot dead Wednesday night at his mother's home in Luling by Henry Boggus, a 16 year old. The body was moved to Old Moulton Cemetery for burial. Morrison had lived in the Old Moulton area before moving to Luling a decade ago. Boggus is held under a $2,000 bond awaiting grand jury action.
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