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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
1
W M Harris erected a new rent house on his farm near Moulton on Route 4. Occupied by J W Moeller and family. Ray Hull and Miss Jewel Cooper visited Flatonia Sunday. J W Moeller couple were in Flatonia Friday on business. February 8, 1924.
Farmers of the Nixon section contemplate planting approximately 1,000 acres in watermelons this year. Planting will begin at an early date, and, with a perfect season in the ground, an early crop is expected.
In Yoakum Texas on February 4 the town reports its voting strength will exceed 2000 for the first time. More than 100 residents will be exempt from poll tax and 1915 residents paid the tax this year.
Farmers work in fields under sunny skies while residents report a funeral in Hallettsville for Mrs. Riske. A dance at Henkhaus on January 29 attracted 115 tickets, and a mask dance drew 12 participants with prizes for Mary Shears, Lena Boehl, and Edgar Freytag.
The Eagle reports new readers added since last list: Leon Kaiser of Moulton and Emil Jaroszewski of Moulton.
A county meeting debated a proposed road bond that would fund cross-county paving. Farmer Jones testified that delaying roads cost his family dearly when a doctor arrived eight hours late during a diphtheria illness. he supported the bond, saying he would build private access once funded, and the bond issue passed.
Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp hosted a Saturday birthday gathering with relatives and friends. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon in a warm social event.
Mr. Fred C. Krause and his family left Monday to reside in Shiner where he will continue in the mercantile business. The Eagle wishes them well in the neighboring city.
Grace Preston and Mildred Knape visited Yoa kum on Monday. Henry Engelbach and sons Otto Adolph and Emil Kuehn of Cost Gonzales county were in town on business. Walter Meyer of the San Antonio Music Company visited relatives and handled business. William Hillmer bought 18.34 acres near Mou ton at 105 dollars per acre from Adolph and Emil Kuehn. J W Schindler of Merkel visited at Hillmer home and plans to open a variety store there after selling his Merkel pressing shop.
Mrs Fritz Riske a Lavaca county pioneer died at 3 20 Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Herman L Stulken in Hallettsville following a lingering illness Funeral was held from her late home Monday at 3 interment in Charlottenburg Cemetery Rev Rode of Hallettsville officiating at the home and Rev Ziehe of Charlottenburg at the grave She was born Augusta Wilhelmina Krueger in Trabitsch Germany April 11 1838 aged 85 years 9 months 22 days Married to Fritz Riske in 1862 she came to Texas 1871 located Shelby Austin county moved to Lavaca county in 1890 Surviving six children William Riske Charlottenburg Herman Riske Witting Charles Riske Moulton Otto Riske Henkhaus Mrs Herman L Stulken Hallettsville Emil Riske Nursery and 19 grandchildren The family expresses sympathy to survivors.
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp hosted the 42 Club on February 1 in honor of Mrs Fred C Krause who moves to Shiner. Red heart and Valentine decor created a festive setting for six tables and seven games. Mrs Edwin Jaeggli won a bath mat prize while Mrs Oscar Anders and Mrs George Mehner tied for consolation, a small valentine. Mrs Mehner won the drawing. Refreshments included cake sandwiches almonds mints and coffee.
Mrs. Fritz Meyer of Swiss Alp dies at LaGrange after a long illness. She was 71 and survived by nine children and many grandchildren. Burial took place in Swiss Alp cemetery with Rev. Lenz officiating. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Miss M. Cotham, state supervisor of schools, paid an official visit to the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Thursday of last week. She expressed herself as well pleased with the condition of the Moulton school.
Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli were in San Antonio during the early part of the week visiting local sites and meeting acquaintances.
The United States mourns former president Woodrow Wilson who died Sunday in Washington at 11 15 am. Born December 28 1856 in Virginia he was 66. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 pm.
A jolly crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Meyer near Flatonia Tuesday evening to honor the birthday anniversaries of their sons Walter and Roy. The event featured cheerful conversation and music from a Victrola, followed by refreshments.
James W. Bass announces a deputy collector will be in Moulton at the First State Bank on Thursday February 28 to assist taxpayers in filing their 1923 income tax returns.
The basket supper and program at the Nickel School on January 27 under the Mothers' Club auspices raised 85 dollars. The event drew community support and the proceeds will aid local activities.
The Moulton Bear Cats were defeated at Waelder Friday by 17 to 11. Waelder had hosted a return game here Wednesday and won 9 to 8.
The Moulton girls basketball team defeated Schulenburg 18 to 5 at Schulenburg last Friday afternoon. The win showcases Moulton's offense and strong defense in a low scoring district matchup.
Department of Agriculture estimates January 1 1924 Texas livestock at 890000 horses worth 53900000 plus 854000 mules valued 73444000 and 1063000 milk cows worth 35079000. Other cattle number 6596000 valued 104104000. Sheep total 3091000 valued 18237000 and 1904000 swine worth 17136000.
A historical mini item notes an upcoming event labeled Sweet 16 at Culak School and references a cold weather disruption on Monday. The passage also lists local visitors and family connections from the area including Miss Mary Zavesky and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Huff, Aug Kartmann, Sr, and several neighbors who visited or hosted guests on Sunday.
At an examination to teach, held in Hallettsville Texas on Friday and Saturday, nine applicants attended all female eight white and one negro. Three sought first grade and six sought second grade state certificates. Three of the applicants were sisters.
Moulton Bear Cats lost to Hallettsville 24 to 12 in a Wednesday night basketball game at Hallettsville. This compact account notes the rival score and venue with no extra details.
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