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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
5
A cablegram from Gen John J Pershing to Brig Gen Jake Wolters commended the Texas Cavalry 1st Brigade under training at Camp Stanley for their preparation while noting the commander could not lead them to victory in the democracy cause.
Moulton Camp No 14683 M W of A passes resolutions honoring Neighbor Otto K Mehner who died, stating he was an exemplary member and loved son and brother. A copy is kept in the minute book, published in The Moulton Eagle, and given to his surviving mother. Committee members H A Menefee Geo von Lienen O B Hilert.
A county food administrator writes to readers urging continued restraint after war efforts. He praises past support for stamps bonds and aid, notes flour and sugar release after December 1, and urges obedience to the Food Administration's guidance to “save until he says, Well done.”
Hallettsville Texas November 30 At the Red Cross election the executive committee for the ensuing year was chosen including A J Kallus Frank Matula Rev C J Benes Emil Pesek W H Turk Jr Tom Peterson Jr Jaeggli Mrs J C Deborah F K Bucek Mrs M A Strunk Miss Adele Knesek J H Simpson Mrs A L Fuller and Robert Little There was a tie between Mrs A McKin non and Miss K Weit to be decided at the next executive committee meeting.
D C Holmes returned to Leesville Friday. Mrs Joe Ullmann came back from San Antonio Friday. Gerhard Mueller left Sunday for Cuero and Floresville. Mathias Novak and son Hugo returned to Goliad Friday. Willie Daehne of Flatonia was in Moulton between trainings Friday. Mrs Elo G Fehrenkamp returned Sunday from Yoakum visiting sister Mrs Benno Lloppe. Mrs C M Kotzebue returned Saturday from Shiner. Mrs Frank Tomasko of Shiner visited city for several days with Krause family. Miss Anna Pohler left for Metz after extended stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Wicke.
Supt. William Kilers left Wednesday for Dallas to attend the State Teachers Association in session there for three days this week Hallettsville Herald reports.
A message received today from Gonzales notes that Robert Goetz of San Antonio died this morning, informing fellow townsman Ford Goetz of the loss.
Miss Mary Adamcik spent a few days with relatives and friends in Taylor. Mr and Mrs Alfred Buescher and Mr and Mrs Emil Buescher attended the football game in Austin last Thursday.
Miss Ella Leising died in a car near Schulenburg awaiting a delayed train on her San Antonio trip for an appendicitis operation. She is buried at Shiloh cemetery after a week long illness, survived by her parents two sisters and two brothers. W H Plageman died in San Antonio after influenza and complications, funeral at Methodist church with Rev Rector. survived by his wife Cecile Habermacher and two daughters Illa E and Annie Louise and a son W H Jr. The Gazette notes the family’s sorrow.
Moulton Camp No. 14683M W of As Whereas it has pleased the di Camp our beloved Neighbor Edgar F Merrem, therefore, be it Resolved we bow in humble submission to the divine will of Him who doeth all things well Edgar F Merrem the Camp has lost an exemplary member the family a loving devoted husband and father the community an honored citizen be spread upon the minute book of the Camp one given The Moulton Eagle for publication and one handed to his surviving family Geo von ret Committee O B Eilert
Letter from Halletteville Texas dated November 22 1918 to J T Jaegels of Moulton acknowledges a remittance of 2894 35 to the United War Work Fund. secretary K T Long thanks the donor and fellow workers for money time and labor in support of government and soldiers overseas.
Edward Krause, son of Mr and Mrs Krause, arrives home near Oak Grove after receiving an honorable discharge from the army at Camp Kavis San Antonio last week.
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