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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
1
P. T. Lee of Houston, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, sent a public endorsement to Miriam Ferguson. He stated a preference for Ferguson over Felix Robertson as his opponent in the general election, while noting no ill intent.
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway Company last Sunday established a motor car service between Yoakum and Kennedy, linking with San Antonio and Corpus Christi trains. Residents along the line would welcome motor car service between Yoakum and Cameron or Waco.
A goodly crowd attended the ice cream social at Luther hall Friday night under the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein. The cream and cake were fine and heartily enjoyed by all. Receipts totaled $62.
W. E. Graves sells the Moore Hotel after almost five years of management. William Kotzebue of Galveston and family took possession Sunday night, with Kotzebue and kin assuming control Monday. Graves plans to relocate to San Antonio.
August 15 marks the canal's tenth year in operation. Since opening the canal has moved 28,100 vessels carrying about 111,000,000 tons of cargo and collected tolls totaling around 100,000,000 dollars.
Frank Hans is building a new residence on his farm several miles south of Moulton with John C. Mueller and a crew of carpenters completing the work.
The La vaca county trustees and rural teachers will hold their annual meeting in Hallettville on Friday September 12.
At a Monday meeting the Moulton School Board announced the Sam and Will Moore Institute will begin the 1924 25 scholastic session on Monday September 15. The eleventh grade is added to next year's courses and the compulsory attendance date will be fixed later.
Governor Pat M. Neff designates Friday September 12 as Mobilization Day urging all military aged citizens to cooperate with regular army units national guard and organized reserves in observance of the day.
The teachers of Moulton public schools will attend a teachers' institute in San Antonio starting the week of September 1.
Mrs E Westerhoff left Tuessay for a several day visit in San Antonio. Mrs Louise Pieper returned from a several weeks visit with her daughter Mrs William Eissler in Hallettsville. George Baur, who spent several weeks at Marlin testing mineral wells, returned home last week much improved.
Temple businessman Charles Kaase and his family visited their hometown this week. Kaase is engaged in the mercantile business in Temple and reports he is doing fine.
Mrs Ernestine Giesbers and her daughter Florence along with Will Baker and family have left the F T Fehrenkamp residence to return to Temple.
Mr Herman Chemnitz and his family left Thursday for Cleburne where they will establish their future home. Mr Chemnitz and Edgar Roggenbucke have purchased a marble yard at that place.
Mr and Mrs August Lawrenz their son Henry and three children and daughter Miss Bertha Lawrenz of Kansas visit Prof B B Shore at his home. They traveled by the auto road to arrive for the stay.
Hon Emil Gieptner of Novohrad traveled to Moulton on Tuesday to secure election materials for the upcoming run off. He is an ardent supporter of Mrs Miriam Ferguson who is running for governor.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kaiser joined Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and their granddaughter Dorothy Louise Pehrenkamp on a trip to Temple and other points then visited our city earlier this week before returning home in Yoakum.
George Leazar aged 74 years 8 months and 7 days longtime Old Moulton resident died suddenly August 13 while repairing a fence heart failure cited as cause Funeral held at his home with interment in Old Moulton cemetery Rev G B McLane and Rev B Manning conducted services He was born in Rowan County North Carolina and moved to Texas fifty years ago He married Nancy Leazar and they had two children Bob Leazar of Bessemer City North Carolina and Mrs Sam Johnson of Old Moulton The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved
A civic appeal urges every American citizen to pledge support for the Democratic nominees and vote on Saturday August 23 between eight and six. The message stresses duty to country and government and emphasizes the brief time required to cast a ballot.
Mr Henry Etlinger and family intend to move to Yoakum soon after purchasing the Jarmon garage and Dodge agency there. He operated a garage with the Ford agency here for many years and built a fine local business. His sons Edmund and Henry will take charge of the local operations. The Eagle regrets the move but wishes them happiness in their new home.
Adolf Vana Jr son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Vana from south of Moulton is recovering well after fracturing both arms in a fall from a barn last week. Local report notes steady improvement and good spirits as he heals.
The piece predicts Miriam Ferguson will be nominated in the Saturday run off and win a majority of about 100000 votes if voters exercise their rights. It notes she will secure the governorship if the electorate votes accordingly.
Mr and Mrs George Placke and son Freddie returned to their home in Giddings Sunday after visiting Mr and Mrs Otto Urban and other relatives here.
Fire at Beran Bros cotton gin around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon caused excitement. Fire extinguishers and buckets rushed to the scene and the fire was quickly put out. Several gun stands suffered considerable damage. Cause unknown whether a spark from the engine or other source started the blaze.
Felix D. Robertson gubernatorial aspirant had spent 1415.95 by Saturday since the first primary. Mrs. Ferguson's expenditures on the same day totaled 671 since the first primary.
Prof. A W Darilek, Moravia school principal, appointed to Lava County Board of Examiners by County Superintendent Frank Schoppe to fill the vacancy caused by H K Williams removal to Karnes City. Prof. A J Elster, Oak Grove principal, is the other member.
Teen Christian Cook, a Komensky farmer, sustained a fracture to his right arm while attempting to crank a truck on Tuesday afternoon.
The Moulton Farmer Cooperative Gin and Mill Company completed a roomy new warehouse at the plant in Moulton. It will store maize hulls and other feedstuffs for the operation and community use.
Two Mexican laborers employed at the Catholic church were seriously injured Monday afternoon after falling from a scaffold. Emergency crews responded as investigators began examining the incident and the extent of their injuries.
Cotton arrivals clock 225 bales daily with market totals to 1 050 bales by 4 p m Wednesday. The report notes steady intake and ongoing processing of the cotton crop.
On August 18 in the Moulton Catholic church, John E. Rabel and Ida Raab were married in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Joseph Kopp. Afterward guests joined the bridal party for a wedding feast at the bride’s home, followed by a Schultz orchestra dance. The couple planned to honeymoon in San Antonio and New Braunfels before settling in Charlottenburg. Arnold Freytag, last nine months in Fresno, California, returned to live with relatives amid drought reports.
Property deeds show transfers involving J W and Alma Nachlinger to Joseph Schoenwweitz for multiple parcels totaling 4 000 dollars. Other sales include Paul and Mathilde Pilzner to JL Novak for 48 12 acres at 1 250 dollars and Novak to John Michalee Sr for 13 8 acres at 25 dollars per acre. Listings also reflect Albert Pelich acquiring 92 66 acres for 7 400 dollars and Otto Urban selling 24 12 acres adjoining Moulton to Henry Fisbeck for 7 500 dollars. Additional transfers include Joe Etlinger to Mrs Minnie Hover for Lots 8 and 4 in Block 33 and Lats 1 and 127 plus parts of Lot 2 and 11, Block 18.
Miss Gehla Heye of Gonzales is in the city this week visiting at the A. Foeh home and touring local sites with friends.
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