22 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
1
The Christmas spirit is found not only in gifts but in daily acts of kindness. Stories of a workhouse girl and a wealthy benefactress illustrate generosity, sunshine, and inclusion, urging readers to share warmth with lonely strangers and remember the Lord's birthday with hospitality.
A reflective piece on Christmas giving from a family scene. It contrasts grumpy humor and warm affection as relatives exchange tokens from a table to a muffler, a pen wiper, and roses. It argues that the motive—affection—elevates gifts for rich and poor alike, noting the joy in thoughtful acts.
A woman seeking to help the lonely visits a West End slum with missioners. At a modest home she asks how to aid those without homes or friends, learning hundreds are in need as they accompany her on their rounds through dim stairwells and cellars.
Christmas evokes memories of youth romance family joys and enduring faith. The author reflects on loss and gratitude noting memory binds the soul to the good and urging kindness as Christmas rounds the world.
Script emphasizes holiday mercy and goodwill noting Christmas arrives yearly but its blessings endure long. Encourages burying grudges and sharing cheer with the poor, the aged, and the sick, asking for divine blessing on all.
A Christmas message urges letting bells ring and mistletoe hang while forgeting business worries. Reach out to the less fortunate, brighten an orange and picture book for a child, or visit lonely elders. Open hearts and extend peace to inspire a Merry Christmas for all.
On December 18 in Beaumont Texas a motorman Byron Merritt constable Hirsha Pevito and deputy sheriff Henry Powell were killed after a confrontation with a Negro named Powell who fired from the track. Police swarmed the South End and Lower Woods seeking suspects.
Carroll and Carroll of Wall Street have indicated plans to send a representative to Austin to study financing the proposed interurban line from Austin to Lockhart. A preliminary survey is finished and a financial expert will assess feasibility, after which a report will guide the project. The initiative drew interest from the Austin Business Men's League during a New York visit weeks ago.
Yesterday morning a rural delivery carrier Tom McConnell reports the theft of his favorite horse and Charley Hooper's saddle horse is missing. A break in at M. L. Bridges residence rifled pockets of small change amounting to several dollars.
Midshipmen Kimbrough and Cooper, both tied to recent hazing and a paralysis incident, are expected to leave the Annapolis naval academy hospital today. They are understood to be called before the board of investigation now sitting to determine the facts.
The Pacific Navigation Company steamer Oropesa from South American ports arrived at Corunna but passengers and cargo were not allowed to land because three cases of bubonic plague were aboard. The ship has since sailed to La Pallice, France.
In Loraine Ohio a deadly early morning fire at the Verbeck theater killed four people including James Dwyer 28 and Mrs William Marsh 24 two Marsh children and Marsh the theater stage manager. The building suffered about 40000 in losses with Marsh's family occupying front apartments and Dwyer working in the theater sleeping in the basement.
San Antonio reports the Monk Gibson trial to restart with defense witnesses not yet on the stand. Monk clips talking and plans to only confirm his prior statements amid juror questions on the Conditt house after the murder. Jackson county remains convinced of his guilt, while Midway notes Ranger Capt. Hughes continues investigations in the Defee murder case. New Orleans Health Officer Dr Quitman Kolunke refuses to resign, demanding an impartial public inquiry first.
Henry a state transportation agent escorted Josh McGee and Henry Harrison to Huntsville penitentiary along with Wash Fisher for two year terms. The same group included Ben Turner a negro youth sent to Gatesville House of Correction for theft.
In New Orleans it was learned that Bishop Meerschaert of Oklahoma was the first choice of priests and bishops for Chapelle's successor and that his name has gone to Rome with unanimous support. Bishop Gallagher of Galveston was the third choice, with Father Laval second.
Officers in St. Paul report limited details on the hold up of the North Coast Limited at Hillside Washington last night. Superintendent W. H. Hay of the Northern Express Company estimates the loot at four to five hundred dollars.
Washington rural free delivery routes ordered on February 15 include Bryan in Brazos county with routes 1 through 5 serving 3005 people in 610 houses, Gladwater in Gregg county route 3 serving 360 people in 90 houses, and Waller in Waller county route 1 serving 400 people in 100 houses.
Gen. H. B. Stoddard, former supreme head of Knights Templar, accepted an invitation to officiate at the installation of officers for the Knights Templar commandery in Palestine on January 5. The event will be held in Bryan, Texas.
Grant Eby of Buffalo ran eighty nine balls straight in a match game with W. H. Clearwater in Binghamton New York last night, believed to be a world record for a run.
In New York early yesterday a blaze and water damage wiped out about two hundred thousand dollars worth of fur goods at Max Piasecki & Co wholesale furriers and manufacturers of automobile garments located at 37 and 39 East Twenty first street. Other tenants also suffered heavy water damage.
Cettinje reports the Montenegro ministry resigned on Saturday signaling a cabinet shakeup. Details on reasons and successor plans were not provided in the fragment.
The Supreme Court denies the writ of habeas corpus sought by the petitioner, leaving the detention order in place. Justice arguments focus on legal standards and procedural hurdles in the high court review.
In Austin the Supreme Court denies habeas relief to San Antonio ticket brokers Reid and Lytle after confirming evidence before the Court of Civil Appeals supports contempt and injunction violations. Relators are remanded to Sheriff of Bexar County. In Houston an unknown white man was killed when struck by freight cars near Sixth Street on the Houston and Texas Central line.
Hermosillo authorities report that last Saturday a group of Yaqui Indians ambushed Fernando Maytorena, a wealthy Sonoran merchant, and his driver on the outskirts of the Maytorena village, killing both.
In Memphis Tennessee yesterday 13 year old Ralph Hart broke from his mother and seized a revolver at the Spruce street art home. He fired a shot into his head and died an hour later. Mrs H M Hart attempted to discipline him when the tragedy occurred.
The Corpus Christi Board of Trade will call a special meeting on the 28th to organize a horticultural society and ward off Florida fruit scales and other infected points. Lampasas reports heavy rain last night, continuing until past noon.
Lawton Oklahoma reports a weeklong surge of counterfeit silver dollars. The R001 imitations mimic color and thickness but are lighter in weight and appeared at several banks. In Gonzales Texas J H Botts shipped mixed cattle to market Friday.
Reports from Washington describe a serious incident involving foreigners and a British guarded naval presence in Shanghai battered streets. Two foreign sailors killed, many injured as protests burn police stations. American warships ordered toward Shanghai while Senate committee chairs are announced.
In October Col. W C Gorgas reports three yellow fever cases in the Panama Canal Zone, the lowest monthly total this year and suggesting an early decline. Only one case affected a commission employee.
Senator Culberson introduces a bill authorizing the Jasper and Western Railway to build a bridge where the Sabine River forms the border near Newton County Texas and Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. The action seeks cross state infrastructure and regional connectivity.
In Cuero Texas August a young sportsman hunting with a rifle shot and killed himself while trying to shoot game. A four mile country area resident was with him and witnessed the accident.
Congressman Prince of Illinois introduces a House bill to appropriate 200 000 dollars to mark Confederate graves in Washington. The measure seeks federal funding for memorial markers and honors fallen Confederate soldiers buried in the national capital.
Nebraska representative Carthy introduces a bill to alienate one acre of each allotment for house sites. The proposal targets homestead parcels and shifts land use toward housing development.
Report from Nacogdoches Texas states a freight train No 24 near the Mitchell branch was derailed two miles from the city. Three passenger trains were delayed six hours on the East and West Texas lines as wreckage was cleared. A Federal Court at Del Rio Washington has seen a bill by Congressman ner to reorganize the Western Judicial District and provide for the court at Del Rio.
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