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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
The item notes office posting in Moulton Texas and date August 23 1907. It mentions Lavaca county assessed values above eight million dollars and comments on Governor Iversons administration as a presidential possibility. References a Houston Postman and Houston Chronicle dispute and farmers predicting a cold lasting winter from thick corn husks.
Citizens of Need Braunfell claim triumph at the 1910 Texas Siveas Jubilee Exposition securing local honors and showcasing community effort in a pivotal regional fair event.
Hiram P. Bett the final surviving member of the Confederate Congress died in Atlanta at age 80. Nearby 100000 Japanese residents are in the Hawaiian Islands, about two thirds of the total population. The Ninth Infantry, famed unit, arrived at Fort Sam Houston after two years in the Philippines. A report that Bailey and Kirby bought an oil field in Indian Territory is false. O B Colquitt is rumored as a next year gubernatorial contender against Governor Campbell.
Mrs. L. Kirkrzase of Pine Mills is believed to be the oldest person in the United States. She reached 131 years of age on June 10 last. Her daughter is 97 and her granddaughter 62.
Joseph Joacuim renowned violinist and conductor of the Royal Academy of Music Berlin and musical director of the Royal Academy of Arts died at his home in Berlin on Thursday August 15. He was 76.
New regulations set the quail and dove season as November December and January. Previously the law allowed dove killing in September.
Returns from the election on proposed constitutional amendments show Comal county with the state's heaviest turnout. The county reported 1071 poll tax receipts and cast 36 votes, a showing for which residents can be proud.
Hon J F Watters state attorney for Texas liquor dealers says only strict enforcement of the law can save the saloon and avert state prohibition. He warns that violations threaten prohibition and urges saloonmen to aid enforcement.
The Komensky column reports a short cotton crop with picking underway. Local residents Fritz Pieper and sister Miss fielena visited near Weimar, many attended a dance in Moulton, and several locals visited relatives in Shiner. Burglars stole a pipe and provisions from Anton Bratrich.
Col. William Jennings Bryan releases a richly illustrated travel work The Old World and its Ways featuring 251 engravings from his world tour. The book, produced under his supervision, portrays governmental and social conditions seen around the globe and has sold over 25,000 copies in 90 days.
Austin reports the apportionment of the state’s available school fund is fixed at $6 per capita, the highest in state history, based on 893,441 scholastic children ages 7 to 17. Total next year reaches $5,360,646, up from $69,864 previously.
Residents and guests listed with travels and visits to Smithville Shiner Yoakum Boerne and Gonzales. Names include Miss Mary Papacek Miss Carrie Valenta Prof A V Peterson and Miss Lina Phillip, plus James Preston starting a railroad position in Cameron and painter G Flury at Rudolph Jaeggli home. Community events noted in Witting and Breslau dances and a 11 to 0 Shiner loss.
A notice invites solicitors to participate in another column of the issue, signaling an opportunity to contribute. The brief outlines eligibility and submission timing for interested legal ad writers and columnists.
The Ideal Gun club of Moulton and Wiedemann Gun club near town clashed at Hermann Park on Sunday afternoon. Wiedemann won 137 to 129 as marksmen posted scores led by Chas Mueller with 27 and Jim Spann 25 for Wiedemann, and Brunkenhoefer 21 and George von Lienen 24 for Moulton.
Hallettsville Texas August 17 stockholders of Halletts ville Hardware company recently incorporated with $25000 capital elected T. A. Hill president H. V. Riemenschneider vice president A. Baessler secretary and treasurer Otto von Rosenberg Dr S J Hilt H I Stulken and Vine Schindler, all local residents, returned from a Panhandle trip. Rosenberg and Ben J. Brothers own land in Cottle county and an investigation was made of the property.
Oak Grove Texas August 20 reports A T Buesing visited Schulenburg Friday and Saturday Wm Wenske of Komensky mingled in town A T Buesting sold his crop to Joe Heinrich for 300 Joe Heinrich visited Kamensky last Thursday Mrs Jaroszewski rented her farm to Wm and Henry Jaroszewski expecting to move to town next year H Jaroszewski returned from visiting his brother Wm Jaroszewski at Sweet Home Prof Aug W Janszen added a room to his house.
A letter to F Nachlinger of Moulton Texas asks the cost of sowing ten acres with half wheat and half daisy seed and the expected crop value. It notes uncertainty about daisy seed costs and bulk, questions daisies vs wheat longevity, and parallels paint costs with Devoe products.
Hermann Park Verein plans German Day events including a grand parade and decorated vehicles to mark the anniversary of German settlement in the United States. In Hallettsville on August 17 officials reduce county tax rates by nine and note rising assessed values exceeding eight million dollars. A Hermann Park hall dance Saturday featured music by the Moulton band and drew many Shiner and Yoakum youths.
Mr and Mrs Ed Mueller of Flatonia spent Saturday and Sunday in the city visiting friends and attending local events.
Many Moultonites attended the St. Mary’s Assumption celebration at Praha on Thursday of last week. An immense crowd attended the event, which lasted through the day until late night. Schulenburg and Novohrad brass bands provided the music for the celebration.
The court convenes on the second Monday of each month at Moulton with Justice of the Peace L A Meiners and Constable Vincent Rehbmet presiding.
An advertisement from Detroit claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets restore appetite when impaired. It reports relief from bloated feelings and pleasant bowel movements. Price 25 cents, samples free at all druggists. Subscribe for Tae Eacuz.
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