Sixty third Birthday Celebration at Boehm Home
The August 15 gathering for Edward Boehm’s sixty third birthday featured the Nesrsta Family Orchestra of Flatonia performing classical and popular tunes. Clarence and Mildred Knape played piano duets and Bernice Knape sang, with abundant refreshments and patriotic decor. Attendees included numerous families from Flatonia, Temple, and Wichita, reflecting a warm social tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boehm
Clarence
Mildred Knape
Bernice Knape
Boehm
Benno Hoppe
Jono Ademcik
Emil Adamcik
Joe Esterak
R. E. Hoppe
Cordelia Mahan
Adolph Adamcik
Smithville
C. E. Nesista
Flatonia
Henry Stayinoha
Frank Wichita
Emma Mueller
Leon Mueller
Temple
E. Studeman
J. W. Gajer
A. W. Janszen
O. F. Knape
Messrs
C. M. Kotzebue
A. G.mueller
Hermann Thar
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Joe Muras
Elo Fehrenkamp
Elvira Buescher
Louisa Boehm
Leila Horne
Mesdames
F.G. Daehne
G. Buescher
Eliza Fehrenkamp
Messrs. R. Preston
O. Buescher
Allen Daehne
Ed. Boehm, Jr
Subscribers thanked for payments since last report
The Eagle expresses appreciation to readers who paid subscriptions since the last report. Names listed include William Schodde of Shiner, August Hohensee of Moulton, W. Stro man of Moulton, Joe Beyer of Moulton, Frank Culak of Moulton, Adolph Rebecek of Moulton, Frank Stastne of Shiner, Anton Moeller of Moulton, Frank Riedel of Shiner, and Ed Brune of Flatonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
William Schodde
Shiner
August Hohensee
Moulton
Stroman
Joe Beyer
Frank Culak
Adolph Rebecek
Frank Stastne
Anton Moeller
Frank Riedel
Brune
Flatonia
Marguerite Boehm Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Miss Marguerite Boehm entertained a number of little friends Tuesday afternoon at her grandparents home Mr. and Mrs Edward Boehm for her sixth birthday anniversary. Children played games and enjoyed dainty refreshments in a joyful party atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Boehm
Edward Boehm
Ed. Lobpreia
Lydia
Amendment Election Sees Low Turnout in Tuesday Vote
Very little interest marked the constitutional amendment election with only 82 votes cast. Of these 14 supported the amendment while 68 opposed it, yet state returns indicate the amendment carried.
Draft set for January 1 1918 in Washington
Announcement from Washington states the second military draft is tentatively set for January 1 1918 and about 750000 men will be called.
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Washington
Harris County Remains Wet After Local Option Vote
Harris County voters defeated prohibitionists by more than 2000 ballots in Tuesday’s local option election. A heavy turnout marked the contest, with supporters of keeping liquor legal prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Kamensky Red Cross Drive Surges from 21 to 83 Members
The Kamensky community doubled its Red Cross membership Sunday from 21 to 83. A long list of new members includes Rud Monse Jr, Barta, E Chudej, Otto Kubenka, Bohuslav family, Jno Kubena, and many others. The group notes there are now thirteen young ladies but only six gentlemen and urges the boys to step up. Farewell speeches are planned for those who may be going to the front September 3 at night. The soliciting committee comprises Ad Pesex, John Motal, Jos Kubenka, Ad Kociat, Otto Kubenka, and Misses Anna Boehm, Konstantina Kocian, Marie Olsovsky, Julie Geier. The next meeting is September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Messrs
Mesdames
Rud
Monse
Jr. Barta
E. Chudej
Otto Kubenka
Fr. Bohuslav, Sr
Jake Stajnacher
Jno
Kubena
F. W. Olsovsky
Fr. Jurena
Mesdame
Carrie Kubenka
Carrie Motal
Veronika Kocian
Anna Neugebauer
Agnes Kubena
Anita Novak
Ludmila Darilek
Mary Olsovsky
Amalie Olsovsky
Marie Zapalac
Marie Kunetka
Anna Knezek
Paulina Filipp
Otylie Bucek
Emma Miculka
Emil Barak
Willie Kubenka
Bohumir Bohuslay
Adolf Motal
Emil Pesek
Peter Mach
Misses Emilie Kocian
Julie Brod
Klara Bucek
Anna
John Motal
Jos. Kubenka
Ad. Kociat
Anna Boehm
Konstantina Kocian
Matie Olsovsky
Julie Geier
Shiner Officer Marines Weds Local Bride in Private Ceremony
Miss Natilie Trautwein and Capt. J H Hollmann married Saturday night at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev Henry Jeffery officiating. The bride, raised in Shiner, taught in public schools and led the Twentieth Century club. Hollmann, an engineer turned captain, has served in South America and other regions. They will live in Shiner until new orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiver
Texas
Natilie Trautwein
J. H. Hollmann
Henry Jeffrey
Louis Trautwein
Shiner
Twentieth Century Club
Captain Hollmann
South America
Mexico
Philippines
Spain
United States
Hollmann
Engineer Corps
Ford Home Opens for Business on Front Street
The new Ford garage on Front street by Henry Etlinger opens this week with a brick fronted building, interlocked tile, cement sidewalks, and ample space. Edmund Etlinger, who arrived from San Antonio, will manage the shop with skilled mechanics and modern tools to ensure reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Front Street
Henry Etlinger
Hagle
Atlinger
Local Gleanings From Shiner Area Social Roundup
Miss Minnie Lucke visited Shiner between trains Tuesday and Miss Elvira Buescher left for Yoakum Wednesday. Numerous visits and greetings among residents of Shiner, Gonzales, Yoakum, Cuero, and nearby towns highlighted the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minnie Lucke
Elvira Buescher
Equipment Cost Per Soldier Revealed for Overseas Service
Figures released show the United States spends 156.30 to equip an infantryman for service abroad. Clothing accounts for 101.70, fighting equipment 47.36, and eating utensils 7.73.
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United States
Cotton Receipts at Moulton Reach 1565 Bales
By Wednesday night Moulton ginners reported 1565 bales of cotton received. Officials say the crop is the shortest in years and nearly all will be gathered in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Local visits across Shiner and Smithville
Mrs. Arthur Fischnar of Shiner visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pohler on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Windel traveled to Shiner on Tuesday to see Mr. Windel's ailing mother, Mrs. Bennett. Hoppe and their children from Smithville are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boehm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fischnar of
Shiner
Henry Pohler
L. Windel
Mr. Windel
Local Social Notices and Land Purchase Report
Fehrenkamp and Lee Bunting attended the funeral of O. L. Williams at Shiner last Thursday. Mrs. C. H. Miller and her young son of San Antonio visit the Studemans since Tuesday. Joe Boehm and daughter Edna of Lindenau were guests of the Pelzels on Saturday. Helen Freytag of Smithville visited Mrs. Laura Valenta and returned home Monday. Hermann Meyer bought 80 acres from Meyer-Foster Land Co. Rosenberg for 5000 dollars in Fort Bend County. Mr. and Mrs. Pelzel and daughter Tillie, Joe Boehm and Khai F. Bartosch attended the funeral of Charles Skarke Sr. at St. John. he was 76, twice married, survived by eleven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ad Fehrenkamp
Lee Bunting
O. L. Williams
Shiner
Joe Boehm
Miss Edna
Lindenau
City
Ernst Pelzel
Hermann Meyer
Meyer-Foster Land Company of
Rosenberg
Fort Bend County
Tillie
Khai F. Bartosch
Charles Skarke, Sr
St. John Sunday
Skarke
Community adults and families enjoy Sunday visit and travel notes
Local social notes list F J Bittner family W C Koch Kolar family and others visiting Fentress and Shiner for a day trip. Ploeger Herbst families vacationed in Port O Connor for fishing and bathing. Hospital reports Rev Wolfsdorff showing improvement after leg injury from a prior wreck. recovery aided by Dr Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wolfsdorff
H. H. Brown
Yoakum Daily Herald
School to Open White and Colored Classes Separately
Miss Edna Ruhmann visited her parents then left for Woodland California. A school board meeting decided to open the white school September 17 with colored classes opening later. The compulsory attendance period date will be announced. A new drinking fountain and other campus improvements were ordered. A committee led by O C Dittmar J M Canyon and H H Striebeck will oversee the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Sunds
O. C. Dittmar
J. M. Canon
H. H. Striebeck
Shiner Gazette
Birthday Party for Anton Raab Sr Son
Mr and Mrs Frank Raab Sr entertained a large crowd of relatives and friends for Anton Raab s birthday. The Boursville barn led by Emil Vogt provided music. After midnight the jovial crowd dispersed and coffee cakes sandwiches and buttermilk were served to many named attendees and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Raab
Anton
Boursville
Emil Vogt
Anton Sel Wer
Hugo Raab
John Freytag
Augusta Elster, Jr
John Pishbeck
Dickson and Miss May Wed at Yoakum Ceremony
Hamilton Dickson and Clara May of Yoakum were united in marriage at Yoakum Sunday August 12 with Rev J Sheenan officiating. The groom formerly lived here and will reside in Kenedy where he serves as Wells Fargo Express agent. The Eagle wishes the newlyweds lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Dickson
Clara May
Yoakum
Rev. J. Sheenan
Kenedy
Wells Fargo Express Company
Eagle
Red Cross Notes at Moulton Branch Meeting
The Moulton Red Cross branch held a well attended meeting in the work room. The next gathering is set for Monday August 27 at four o clock with important matters to come before members. New members listed include Mr and Mrs Joseph Veselka Miss Anita von Lieveo Miss Viasta Shandera Messrs Emil Darilek and Ludwig Heinrich. Over $1000 of paper deeds have been sold to date. Volunteers are busy making comfort bags for soldiers and Mrs C M Kotzebue is knitting wash rags for the soldier boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Joseph Veselka
Anita von Lieveo
Viasta Shandera
Emil Darilek
Ludwig Heinrich
Wdétk
C. M. Kotzebue
Erna Baur Birthday Party Highlights Family Celebration
The home of Mr and Mrs George Baur hosted Erna Baurs thirteenth birthday party on Thursday afternoon August 16 Delicious refreshments were served and attendees included Mesdames R K Westeboff H J Koester Louis Koester William Gerdes Albert Kaase Anton Kolar Adolph Baur and Henry Jaroszewski. Tittle folks listed include Ellen and Dorothy Gerdes Theodora and Gladys Jaeggli Beulah Lee Hull Elsie Engelking Evelyn Richter Lillian Biehunke Erna Koenig Viasta Gajer Viola and Willis Franke Etta Koester Anital vor Lienen and Mildred Kuape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baur
Erna
Mesdames RK
Weste Boff
H. J. Koester
Louis Koester
William Gerdes
Albert Kaase
Anton Kolar
Adolph Baur
Henry Jaroszewski
Ellen
Lieutenant Westerhoff Home Visits Family in Texas
William E. Westerhoff, recently designated a second lieutenant in the government statistical department after training at Leon Springs, arrived last week to visit his mother. He will report for duty at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, August 28, and friends express delight at his safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Westerhoff
Leon Springs
Statistical Department
Government
Ors. S&s
Mrs. C. W. Hampil Dies at 82 in Thouaston Home
Mrs. C. W. Hampil formerly of this city died Sunday August 5 at her son J. W. Hampil's home in Thouaston. Interment was in Nixon cemetery. She was 82 years, 6 months and 15 days old and a native of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hampil
J. W. Hampil
Thouaston
Nixon
Georgia
Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein Meeting Notes
Mrs Adolph Baur charmingly entertained the Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein on August 15 with Mrs George Baur assisting on September 5 as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Baur
Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein
George Baur
Death of C L Williams Pioneer lumber merchant of Shiner
C L Williams a pioneer lumber merchant of Shiner died Wednesday August 15 after a lingering illness. His body was laid to rest in Shiner cemetery Thursday afternoon at four o clock under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Williams was 69 and survived by his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Williams
Shiner
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Williams
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Kamensky News
Marines
Xoxoxer
LOK
Bran
Kansas
Kor
N. Jaegoli
Bro
Leon Kotzebue
Flacooia
G. H. Mueller
Valentina Marek of
Waara Valenta
William Schmidt
Lydia Koester
Will Spear
Poteet
Vid Moultun
Kutach of
Hobson
Ed. Boehm
Sonus
Julius J. Kotzebue
Allyne
Gonzales
Ford Goetz
Foarde Thompson
W. B. Stroman
Olga Lueke
Helen Menke
William Luebner
LeRoy Buescher
Norman and
Vestine Buescher
Cuero
William J. Tomasko
Jacob Tomasko
Emil Schmidt
Fuiday
Ed. Studeman
Jobo Bueek
C. H. Miller
Elsie Jaeggli
Adela Knesek
Vallettsville
Fearde Thompson
Dallas
Rudolph Vogt
Rudie
Thorndale
Mr. Vogt
Hermann Vogt
Little Son of
San Antonio
Helen Freytag
Laura Valenta
F. J. Bittner
W. C. Koch
Mes
Joe Kolar
John
Joy Solar
Frank
Louis
Willie
Marie Kolar
Fentress
Flotonia
Gus
Edna Ruhmann
E. F. Ruhmanon
Woodland
California
Dickson-May
Westerhoff Home
Baursville Frauen Verein
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