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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
The issue notes President Roosevelt's annual message totaling 17000 words and reports Caldwell county prohibition election results favoring the antis. It also mentions La Grange residents starting a new creamery likely to begin operations January 1 and comments on prohibition as an ineffective preventive to alcohol abuse, urging education instead.
The National Ginners Association reports 11 064 000 bales of cotton ginned nationwide through December 1. The figure reflects the latest month end tally and indicates steady overall production.
William Jennings Bryan purchases a 166 acre farm near Brownsville to cultivate fruit. He notes the value of a good opportunity as he expands into diversified agricultural work.
The Dallas Times-Herald quotes a Texas education report showing thousands of children not attending school despite a state fund. It urges compulsory education laws to ensure rudimentary schooling for every child, stressing state and national duties.
In Hallettsville Emil Remmers was found guilty of abandoning his wife and fined 500 dollars. A new trial motion is pending, and an appeal may follow if denied. Local liquor dealers pleaded guilty to Sunday law violations and paid fines. Frank Matria was acquitted on a separate Sunday violation charge. The county court finished criminal cases for the week. G B Harris received thirty days in jail for aggravated assault. Aaron Raney was fined five dollars and twenty four hours in jail for theft of cotton seed.
Indebted individuals are urged to come forward and settle accounts promptly. The notice is signed by WiLLtiaAM ScumrorT, urging immediate action to resolve outstanding debts.
Notice urges those owing F A Kubicek to call at the store. Dr Adams, eye ear nose and throat expert with 15 years experience, will be in Moulton December 21 and 22 at the office with Dr Guenther. Also calling for well boring applicants at Emir Janszen, Moulton Texas.
A brisk norther winds through Komensky with many swine slaughtered this week. Families relocate to Moulton Roscoe and nearby towns while farming advances push land prep for new crops. Local socials include Edna Ruhmann hosting friends and a Moravia institute session highlighting agriculture and grammar.
Sunday drizzle marks Swiss Alp. Mrs Andreas healed after buggy accident injures ribs. Aub gust and Mrs Andreas recovering. Julius Thiel Ewald Rudolph visit Karnes county relatives. Kiesling of Danville Ill visiting relatives. Hermann Ahrens returns from San Antonio. Willie Meyer of Virginia Point visits. Chas Otten returns after Williamson county stay. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Nat Rudi. Annie Hagens hosts a party Sunday night.
A throat specialist with 15 years of experience in his field will be in Moulton at an office with Dr Guenther. He treats eye ear nose throat diseases and deformities and can assist with glasses. Appointments are available December 21 and 22.
Card from Mourton Frauen Verein expresses heartfelt thanks for the liberal donation to the Lutheran parsonage. The note recalls gratitude and respect for the support given to the church community.
All accounts not settled by the first of November will be given into hands of a collector. Respectfully, Dr. A M Korzesve.
Notice states the premises are posted according to law with hunting strictly forbidden. The public is directed to L. A. Meivers for photo postal and autograph albums.
Otto Templin moves to Rad and Jaroszewski places while Leo Jaroszewski relocates to Mrs Sopnemann's. Henry Cook travels to Shiner for business. Hermann Paul is ill. J Mueller visits from Peach Creek. August Hohensee from Moulton visits Berkenhoff. Kasper Cinadr returns from Northwest Texas. Santa Claus soon to visit. John Strieder buys Hartel farm and Hartel moves to Moulton. Baursville December 6 1908.
The bonded indebtedness of Lavaca county totals 95 000 dollars marking the outstanding liability of the county government.
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