Fiancée Witnesses Accidental Self-Inflicted Death in Flatonia
In Flatonia Texas on Friday 22 year old John Hammock of New Braynfels died instantly when a pistol he was examining discharged, the bullet piercing his temple. He was to wed Lillie Finkenstein in January. the couple’s plans were witnessed by Lillie and her sister. Hammock, a World War veteran, was discharged last June after six years of service.
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Flatonia
Texas
John Hammock
New Braynfels
August Finkenstein
Hammock
Lillie Finkenstein
Ford Cars for Sale and Domestic Help Wanted
Ford roadster and three Ford touring cars listed for sale by Anders Garage. Also a wanted alert for a competent woman to cook and assist in housekeeping at a modern home with wages of 25 dollars monthly. apply at the Eagle Office.
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Anders
Eagle Office
Dental Notice at Guenther’s Office in Moulton
Dr. F W Ledbetter will perform up to date dental work at Dr. Guenther’s office in Moulton on Sunday and Monday December 7 and 8. The notice invites patients seeking comprehensive care.
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Moulton
Double Wedding at Miculka Home on Thanksgiving Day
A double wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs Anton Miculka on Thanksgiving at 10 am. Judge Temple of Yoakum joined Charles Lang with Millie Miculka and Vladik Ermis with Agnes Miculka. Best men were Vladik Miculka August Lang Willie Miculka and Adolf Ermis. The couples planned honeymoons to Corpus Christi and Wichita Falls. The Eagle extends best wishes.
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Anton Miculka
Temple
Lang
Yoakum
Ermis
Moulton
Rawleigh
Corpus Christi
Mrs. Ermis
Wichita Falls
The
Eagle
Residents and Visitors Share Thanksgiving Time News
Local notes recount visits and returns from Yoakum, Shiner, McGregor, Schulenburg, and Taylor. Families gather for Thanksgiving in Moulton with multiple relatives and friends visiting, plus a hospital discharge and teaching staff updates at area schools.
Card of Thanks for Fire Help at Our Home
We express sincere thanks to all who helped extinguish the fire at our home on November 26. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tomasko appreciate the support and assistance.
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H. C
Paul Giesbers
Jacob Tomasko
Pro Officers Raid Liquor Stills Across District
Federal officers Keller Hines and Charles Harter of Houston and Constable Henry L. Mueller of Moulton led raids resulting in nine arrests since last Friday for liquor law violations. Stills mash whiskey and beer were seized. Arrestees include Joe Staha Jr J J Jakubek Joe Sitka Joe Troycek Jr Joe Peter Mike Trobel Joe Machecek Kasia Cardinal and John H Walshek from Hal lettsville Moravia and Dil worth.
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Keller Hines
Charles Harter
Houston
Henry F. L. Mueller
Moulton
Joe Staha, Jr
J. J. Jakubek
Joe Sitka
Hallettsville
Joe Troycek, Jr
Joe Peter
Moravia
Mike Trobel
Joe Machecek
Kasia Cardinal
John H. Walshek
Dilworth
Moulton Girls Suffer Injuries In Car Crash
Miss Hertha Pieper sustained a skull fracture a doctor said minor Miss Della Pohler fractured wrist and Miss Lillie Lueke bruised shoulder after a Schulenburg dance return trip wreck on Spiekermann Hill north of town A Yoakum driver aided by others carried them to Guenther Hospital where all are reported to be recovering.
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Hertha Pieper
Della Pohler
Lillie Lueke
Schulenburg
Spiekermann Hill
Yoakum
Pieper
Pohler
Guenther Hospital
Basket Supper and Spelling Match at Moore Institute
The Eagle announces a basket supper for school benefit at the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Wednesday night December 10 at 7 30. Ladies are asked to bring baskets with good food. An old fashioned spelling match town vs school will be a feature. All are invited.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Cotton Ginnings Lag Behind Last Year in Lavaca County
Lavaca county reports 33,053 bales ginned before November 14, down from 34,988 the year earlier. Statewide ginnings reach 4,135,452 bales, well short of 8,698,523 bales on the same date last year.
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Lavaca
Moulton P T A Clears 300 for School
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association raised 450 at Armistice Day events and spent 150, leaving a 300 balance to be used for the school.
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Moulton P. T. A
Moulton
Shiner Visit Tied to Skat Tournament Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Rehmet were in Shiner on Sunday with the former taking part in a skat tournament and the latter visiting friends.
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Lucas Rehmet
Shiner
The Second Lyceum Number at School Auditorium
The Bessie Banks Trio entertained a small but appreciative audience at the school auditorium Saturday night with violin, cornet and piano selections and vocal duets. Attendees got their money's worth. The third number of the course will be given in January.
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Bessie Banks
Ford Dealership Changes Hands in Local Transition
W. A. Bergfeld has become the new owner of the Ford Sales and Service Station, succeeding R. J. Strauss of Shiner who purchased the business from Henry Etlinger months ago. Bergfeld has served as head mechanic at the station for several years.
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W. A. Bergfeld
Ford
R. J. Strauss
Shiner
Henry Etlinger
Bergfeld
Evergreen School Benefit Nets Nearly $100
Evergreen school hosted a basket supper and dance at Henkhaus Hall on Wednesday evening November 26 to raise funds. The event drew strong attendance and the net proceeds totaled nearly $100 for the school’s needs.
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Henkhaus Hall
Evergreen School
Mansfield Congressman Heads to Washington
Congressman J. J. Mansfield of the Ninth District travels to Washington to resume his duties as a national lawmaker. He arranged for his copy of the Moulton Eagle to be sent there rather than Columbus.
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J. J. Mansfield
Ninth
Washington
Mansfield
Columbus
Cordes Family Thanksgiving Birthday Reunion
Mrs. B H Cordes hosted relatives and friends on Thanksgiving Day to celebrate Mrs Cordes natal day. Refreshments were served as the gathering went on. Mrs Erich Brunkenhoefer and daughter traveled to Taylor to visit kindred.
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Erich Brunkenhoefer
Taylor
Kindred
B. H. Cordes
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Clarence Knape
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Rudolph Myska
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Frankie
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Avoca
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EF. P. Guenther
Canyon
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Roy Daggs
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Arnold
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A. Jaeggli
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Miller
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