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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
1
Patricia Wellington welcomes Jack Pierce after four years abroad. He returns claiming steadfast love while concealing his past with Katrina. Jealousies flare as old flames collide and a looming duty shapes a tense future.
The essayist ridiculed Columbia College for grand phrases about common trades. Two scrubwomen recall a gossip about Willie Smith as an actor with a "silent part" behind a curtain, his mouth near a candle as a joke.
A young woman on arrival duties notes many young women are kissed by mistake during tourist season as crowds rush to greet relatives. She recalls near misses with a doting father when he mistakenly embraces her in the confusion.
A wry remark notes that some people distrust even simple foods and demand salt or extra salt to consider a boiled egg acceptable. The line playfully critiques excessive caution in everyday choices.
The State Orphans' Home trustees chosen by Governor Campbell assumed duties yesterday as the old board retired. Rev. Tarrant, the newly appointed superintendent, who has been at the institution for several days, also took formal charge. Maj. J. J. Swann, the retiring superintendent, will return to Marlin.
Farmers in Dodge, Texas take advantage of good weather to finish breaking and begin planting. Early signs point to large crops of various kinds, with fields advancing quickly.
C. T. Stubbs, living three miles west of Victoria on Prid ham Lake, reports an orange tree at his home bearing 800 large oranges. The tree was planted from the seed of an orange many years ago.
Evangelist known as Sin Killer Griffin draws large nightly crowds in Port Arthur Texas with street meetings. If his following grows, he plans to move to a large tent and conduct two weeks of services.
Taylor experiences a severe freezing spell with bitter temperatures while Moulton reports cold cloudy skies and light rain last night.
The 30 000 acre maneuver ground near San Antonio will be fenced and turned into a national park and game preserve. Buffalo elk deer and other wildlife will be kept under game wardens with hunting banned. Roads will be built to suit auto traffic and the area will host military maneuvers alongside preservation efforts.
The Texas Railroad Commission unanimously orders condemnation of the Galveston Causeway connecting the mainland. The proposed bridge will be replaced with a single modern track, concrete walls, and upgraded facilities to improve coast transportation.
Proceedings list multiple bills: Blanton proposes public-place status for theaters with Sunday closing law. Lively seeks bachelor poll tax. Terrell outlines six Supreme Districts with sixth at Waco. McCallum on precinct justice rent. Neblett on independent school districts. Pool on city marshal removal. Bogard on venue for train offenses. Silliman on DA pay. Neblett on kindergarten teachers. Agere on simplifying provisions.
Mrs. Sam Bowers survived gunshot to the breast at her home two miles west of town but remains near death. Her mother-in-law is in a similar peril from head injuries. Bowers, found with his throat cut, is expected to live after surgery. The Sunday incident also left others injured and authorities report a flurry of legislative bills in Austin.
The International and Great Northern Railroad buys the depot lunch counter in Houston and will operate it under the International & Great Northern Lunch Counter Company, the new firm created to run the eating houses under one management.
Paris Texas report states an 18 month old son of Thomas Smith near Cavines died after swallowing a grain of corn that lodged in the windpipe causing death in about fifteen minutes while playing with other children.
Saturday afternoon George Hughes a young Union Hill farmer was injured while chasing rabbits with greyhounds. He died Sunday morning at 8 o clock when his horse collided with another horse causing the fall. He remained unconscious until death.
A southbound freight train wreck six miles north of Crockett Texas caused ten cars to telescope and leave the track. No injuries reported and freight service was delayed about twelve hours.
Joe Cejka Sr. was kicked in the abdomen while hitching a horse to a buggy Saturday in Sublime Texas. He developed peritonitis and died Monday evening. Interment will be at Weimar.
Heidenheimer Texas reports a severe northers storm last night bringing rain and sleet along with an electric storm. The thermometer showed 80 degrees above zero.
The House Liquor Traffic Committee favors a sweeping McGregor liquor license measure aiming to supersede state law with a first class A tax of 1600 dollars to be divided between state, county and city. A subcommittee works to align Blanton pure food bill with federal rules, drafting a new state measure. Senator Senter plans Dallas delegation talks around February 15 on city charter changes.
Early House session addressed validating all land grants in the Teras havitts area as recorded in county clerk files. The discussion referenced General Land Office procedures and historical mappings of territorial records.
The secretary of State's office fined charters on Tuesday for two corporations. Texas Salt Fish and Importing Company of Galveston with $1000 capital stock lists John Sealy Joseph Lobit E. C. Flood and J. L. Aklen as incorporators all of Galveston. Lyford Realty Company of Adville Cameron County with $20000 capital stock lists C. S. Gp J. 8. Scott and M. L. Bell as incorporators all of go.
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