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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
1
The Lavaca County Trustees Association will convene at the Hallettsville courthouse at 10 o clock on January 21. The program for the meeting will be rendered.
The document outlines trustee duties in teacher employment, property care, parent relations, and district tax support, with names of local contributors and a January 21 meeting. It also reports a Christmas tree event at Stonewall led by Mrs. Ruby Lockwell, Santa visits, and a New Year note from Lone Star thanking readers and noting court summons in Gonzales.
The Eagle greets readers with new year wishes and notes a quiet holiday, rain last Thursday, and ongoing farm work delays. Local residents, such as William Kahbo, Otto Wenske, Ed Mikulik, and Julian Heimann, are mentioned along with several visits, moves, and illnesses. A death message for August Pohler and travel notes to San Antonio are included.
Several of the United States battleships are expected to visit Galveston in May, signaling a possible naval display and visitor attraction for the city.
The first postal savings bank in Texas opened in Port Arthur on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the region and expanding federal savings services to local residents.
A local proposal seeks to form a boys corn club in Lavaca County with plans to start at Moulton. The message invites participating youths to join and organize the new agricultural club for hands-on learning and competition.
Senator J W Barney will deliver an address at the democratic love feast to be held in Baltimore on January 17.
The State Teachers' Association in Abilene last week selected Waco as the site for its next session, scheduling the gathering for a future date to be announced.
Governor elect Colquitt announces John L. Worthem as a member of the railroad commission in a move praised as wise.
The state department of education has set the January apportionment of the available school fund to zero cents. This decision affects districts statewide and may impact early 20th century school financing.
Lupot Laprentz a renowned German language newspaper man in Texas died at his San Antonio home on Sunday at age 66. The long time journalist was celebrated for his contributions to German press and local affairs in San Antonio.
A St Louis syndicate purchased 61000 acres of land twelve miles north of Mercedes for 67000 dollars. The tract will be divided into small farms and sold to settlers, enabling new homesteads and agricultural development in the area.
CorguiT will be inaugurated as chief executive of Texas on Jivoer 27, marking the start of an era of prosperity for the Lone Star State.
Last Monday saw inaugurations of new governors in New York John Alden Dix a Democrat Wisconsin F R McGovern a Republican Michigan Charles S Osborne a Republican Wyoming Joseph M Carr a Democrat Idaho James H Hawley a Democrat Nevada Lasker L Oddie a Republican.
Editor Eagie Prof. Martin Ruppel and family spent Christmas with kinfolk at Seguin Arthur Rabe and mother paid Moulton a visit Saturday. George Kruse celebrated his birthday Saturday. A large crowd gathered for a good time. Prof. and Mrs. Gus Jaroszewski of Shiner visited Adolph Rabe and wife Sunday. Miss Frieda Rippen holidayed at Weimar returning Thursday. Prof. Anton Diublek of Dickson school visited Willie Huebner Jr. The Rosenauer residence dance drew a large attendance last Monday night. Arthur Rabe and Paul Stock attended the Shiner dance Saturday night. Emil Goetz owns a new buggy. January 2, 1911.
A Christmas tree at the Lutheran church on December 96 evening glowed with fine gifts. Children performed a musical program that delighted attendees and filled many hearts with joy.
August Pobler died at his city home after a long illness. His funeral was held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Father Hudock leading rites at the Catholic cemetery. He was born July 15, 1829, aged 81 years five months thirteen days, and is survived by his wife and nine children.
A list of residents and relatives from Marion, Taylor, Nordheim, Austin, San Antonio, and other Texas towns spending holidays in the Alps region and nearby towns. Mentions birthdays and various visits, with names such as Juno Pausewang, Frank Nollkemper, Louis Nollkemper, Joe Balko, Paul Abreas, August Windmeyer, Mrs. R. Ahrens, Mrs. F Stoeger, Miss Jo hann a Wagner, Alfred Foerster, August Ahrens, Rud. Roeder, Ernest Melcher, Ernest Rolack, and Adolph Meyer.
Mrs. Johnnie Cadwell and her infant returned home Wednesday after a visit to Platonia, with details of the trip not disclosed.
Mrs. Ben Stock, who had been visiting her sister Mrs. KR A Etlinger, returned to her home at Shiver Monday.
Mr and Mrs J J Kotzebue and family of Flatonia were in the city several days last week visiting relatives and friends.
Young residents enjoyed a dance at Hermano park on Wednesday evening December 9 23 with a Mexican string band providing music. Refreshments were served between sets as attendees had a fine time.
Mr. Benno Hoppe and family of Smithville visited Moulton over the holidays. He returned home Sunday while Mrs. Hoppe and the baby stay a few more days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boehm.
Adeline Hoppe daughter of Mr and Mrs Benno Hoppe of Smithville was christened last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Vladike Boehm. Rev Father Joseph Hadecek of the local Catholic church officiated.
J. T. Jaeggli returned Monday from Snyder where he had been visiting his brother C. I. Jaeggli.
Miss Elsie Jaeggli, after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R Jaeggli for the holidays, left for San Antonio to resume her college studies. Her mother accompanied her to Yoakum.
The New Year celebration featured a married couples dance at Hermann park hall with about fifty couples. Dr. and Mrs. J. Guenther led the grand march as refreshments circulated and merriment continued until midnight.
Mr George Bachmann and Miss Lilly Fehrenkamp united in marriage last Monday. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp, is well regarded in this city. The groom, a Snyder businessman, has ties to Moulton from twelve years past. They left Tuesday for their Snyder home.
Mr and Mrs John Bucek returned Sunday from Range where they had been visiting Mr Bucek s parents.
Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs Brunkenhoefer entertained the Social Club with a pleasant afternoon. Present were Mrs Boehm Mrs Preston Mrs Richter Mrs Stade man Mrs Kotzebue Mrs Boehm Mrs Botscher Mrs Knape Mrs Boboen kamp Mrs Phillips Mrs Kotzebue and Miss Selma Kotzebue. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served and the gathering ended on a cheerful note. The next meeting will be held with Mrs Kotzebue.
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