Progressive Citizens Push West Second Street Sidewalk
Richard Etlinger Charles Lueke Jacob Cinadr and others interview West Second street property owners about a cement sidewalk from Frank Krenek to Jacob Cinadr a distance of eleven blocks. A substantial portion of funds is already subscribed and the campaign will continue until the project is assured. Invest to raise property wealth and city value as neighbors must unite for the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Etlinger
Charles Lueke
Jacob Cinadr
West Second Street
Frank Krenek
The EAGusE Price Sells At One Fifty A Year
The issue notes the EAGusE continues to sell at the old rate of $1.50 per year with no profiteering implied.
Farm Residence Burns Near Muldoon Texas
Fire late Friday gutted the home and outbuildings of Ford Weidel a farmer four miles southwest of Muldoon Texas High wind aided the blaze and a defective fire caused the incident Insurance was 500 with a 3000 loss estimate Dr A M Kotzebue of San Antonio visited and will remain several days He and Mrs Kotzebue now reside at 515 Carvon street A telephone line 3059 Crockett provides contact for friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muldoon
Texas
Ford Weidel
A. M. Kotzebue
San Antonio
Death of Judge Frederick W. Lueke in Moulton
Former Justice of the Peace Frederick William Lueke died after a brain bleed on Friday morning. Born June 8 1869 he lived in Lavaca County since 1880 and married Emma Niemeyer in 1897 leaving three children Olga Arthur Lillie plus siblings and many relatives. Funeral at Moulton Lutheran Cemetery under Masonic rites drew many from near and far with choir prayers and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Lueke
Lueke
Moulton
Judge Locke
Moulton Lutheran Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
H. A. Heineke
Tors
Jesus
Charles Garbade
Gustav Eschenberg
F. J. Mergenthaler
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Oswald Buescher
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Freisburg
Colorado County
Lavaca County
Kinkler
Emma Niemeyer
Olga
Arthur
Lillie
William
Charles
Johannah Bultmeyer
Ida
Minole
Louise Lueke
Frederick Lueke
Rutersville
Charles Lueke
Karnes City
Augusta Lueke Bohms
Schulenburg
D. Niemeyer
George Janssen
August Schramm
Spoetzelt
Walter Schmidt
Ernst Runk
Herman Hollmann
Wolters
Shiner
Gerhard Niemeyer
Hilert Niemeyer
F. W. Tedbetter
Yoakum
Ben Janssen
William Janssen
Yorktown
Fritz Niemeyer
Kuippa
Steve L. Bennett
E. T. Long
Hallettsville
Eagle
Novosad Vyoral Couple Wed at Catholic Church
Ed Novosad and Stefanie Vyoral were married Tuesday morning February 18 at the Catholic church with Rev. Father Neubert presiding. The bridegroom is John Novosad’s son and Stefanie Vyoral is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Com Vyoral. The couple earns best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Novosad
Steffanie Vyoral
Catholic Church
Father Neubert
John Novosad
Com Vyoral
Memorial Services for Col Theodore Roosevelt Held
In Dilworth the memorial for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was held at the High School building on Sunday February 9. Rev Macklen and Rev Manning led prayers and tributes with patriotic songs and flag demonstrations. A Valentine party at Alex Myers home followed. other notes report illness and recovery, and the death of D B Hodges in Gonzales hospital.
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Theodore Roosevelt
America
Macklen
Colonel Roosevelt
Columbia
Ocean
Manning
Alex Myers
Cupid
Old Boreas
Virgie Lee Bailey
Harry Thompson
Fort Worth
Hell
D. B. Hodges
Gonzales Hospital
Weiter
W. H. Cluiss
Lone Star
Loving Tribute to Master Milton Bell
Memorial notice for Milton Bell nine year old son of J M and Mrs Bell of Nickel Gonzales County Texas died January 21 at home from diphtheria. The obituary recalls his gentle smile and faith in Jesus. A sister and devoted parents and grandparents mourn his loss with prayers for divine blessing. Also mentions Goetz family visiting and a well attended mask hall dance at Henkhaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bell
J. M. Bell
Nickel
Gonzales County
Texas
Jesus
Sweet Home
Death of Mrs. Mae Craven in local city
Mrs. Mae Craven wife of Dr KE E Craven died Tuesday afternoon February 18 from pneumonia after a brief illness of one week She was 29 years four months nine days old Born October 9 1890 She married Dr E E Craven July 31 1917 The couple lived in Moravia and later moved to Moulton Interment was in Moravia cemetery Rev Raska officiating Survivors include her husband her parents nine sisters and three brothers The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Craven
KE. E. Craven
J. E. Jaluska
Moravia
Father Raska
Letter from Abroad. Ratapensonaries Jan. 12 1919
A wartime letter from a soldier writing to his brother describes life abroad, asks about plowing at home, mentions celebrating New Year, and notes plans to move to Coblenz on January 17 with the U S Army occupation divisions. He hopes the 90th Division returns home soon and asks to feed his horse well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homge
Coblenz
U. 8
S. A
Army of Occupation
Lutheran Reconstruction Campaign Aims $500000 Relief Drive
Rev. Mr. Sagebiel of Brenham, state chairman, spoke at the Lutheran church on the purpose method and blessings of the campaign. The drive seeks a fund of 500000 or more for international relief service. It began February 16 and will run ten days with committees appointed and every Lutheran urged to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagebiel
Brenham
National Lutheran Council
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church of America
International Relief Service
Road Tax Election Ordered for Moulton Precinct
The commissioners court in Hallettsville ordered a March 15 election to levy a special road tax of 15 cents per $100 valuation in the Moulton precinct. The petitioners hope for an overwhelming majority in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Hallettsville
Moulton
Campaign Begun to Reduce Cotton Acreage in Texas
Dallas February 17 A conference on February 11 organized a campaign to cut cotton acreage in 1919 by at least 33 percent from 1918. Judge W F Ramsey of the Federal Reserve Bank named chairman, W C Barrickman secretary. County and state committees will oversee local pledges to reduce acreage and secure neighbor compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
W. F. Ramsey
Federal Reserve Bank
W. C. Barrickman
Texas Industrial Congress
County Council of Defense
Mor ton Public Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
The Mor ton Public Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the opera house on Monday in February. F T Fehrenkamp was re elected president with William Hillmer as vice president and J T Jaegli as secretary. Hillmer again served as treasurer. Directors elected were Ed Boehm August G Mueller Henry Schodde and Joho G Mueller. George von Lienen August G Mueller and William Hillmer are listed as grave designators. Ben Cordes was re employed at 25 cents per hour for cemetery work as needed. Directors were tasked with arranging a water works system for the cemetery. Treasurer reported a balance of 19588 dollars. Secretary ordered deeds printed and deeds issued to each lot owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Public
Moulton Home and School Club Meeting Notice
The Moulton Home and School Club will meet at the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Friday February 21 at 3:30 pm. The High School Literary Society will perform a miscellaneous program. Members and all friends of education are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Home
Sam and Will Moore Institute
High School Literary Society
Friends of Education
Niemeyers Celebrate Diamond Wedding in Shiner
Mr. and Mrs. D. Niemeyer of Shiner marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday February 18. The couple aged 85 and 82 enjoy excellent health and spirits, with hopes of a diamond celebration fifteen years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Niemeyer of
Shiner
Niemeyer
News you forgot to send this week
A request for the missing weekly item the paper should have run, asking editors to provide the delayed news story.
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Kohchorom
Guenther Hospital
Moulton, Texas
Drs. Guenther and Craven In
Charge
Theresa Guenther
Julia Matocha
Annie Brom
Gio
Miles
Chadwick
Monteila
Mass
F. W. Lueke
Novosad-Vyoral
Dilworth
Henkhaus
Ratapensonaries
Cemetery Meeting
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