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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
A Kansas Bee County plan to plant 50 000 orange trees is noted along with thanks to Congressman George F Burgess for garden seed. Items mention suffrage, poll taxes due February 1, a LaGrange Journal anniversary, Japanese war talk, Houston bullfrogs in wet weather, school music value, Hermann Sons secretary appointment, and a question about nosebleed prevention.
The piece notes Taft and Bryan as presidential favorites for respective parties, mentions Japan offering to build a Spanish navy at reduced rates, and cites the Census Bureau data showing cotton bales ginned in 1907 up to January 1, 1908 at 9,955,427 versus 11,741,039 a year earlier.
Governor CampsBeELt appoints Miss Mary Carlisle Austin H C Pritchett Huntsville O F Chastain Stamford R F Davis Nacogdoches and E F Comegys Gainesville to the State Text Board. Governor Campbell and State Superintendent Cousins hold seats by legislative action.
Roll of Honor lists donors to the relief fund including Kotzebue Flatonia Hoepfi Shiner and many from Moulton and surrounding towns. Also notes visitors homecomings and cotton receipts at Moulton up to 2789 bales. Local theater Ten Nights in a Bar Room Co. praised. Wim Green to develop Front street corner with a two story brick building. Frank Kramerbauer and Miss Mary Starry wed at the Catholic church. local congratulations to the couple.
At the Agricultural and Mechanical College the present session began with dense barracks and rooms yet resignations have been fewer than in any fall term. Students have remained, performed well under poor conditions, and only a few were sent home for misconduct or illness. The text notes a real, intelligent demand for the college’s training.
Three new names join the Fégires this week as the school enters a nine month term. Fehrenkamp hauled gravel on the walks and the Friday program features Song Vacant Chair. The page lists students and titles including The Frog and the Rat and Song of the Trees with several named students such as Lydia Kramerbauer Alfred Janssen Emma Kempe Selma Kempe and Emma Kempe among others.
The 8 year old son of W Schneider near Witting accidentally shot himself in the leg with a toy pistol. Emil Janszen moved his machinery to Moulton after drilling a well for Julius Breitkreutz and struck water at 185 feet. Sunday school children' entertainment drew a good crowd. A leap year ball at Witting was enjoyed. Little plowing has occurred due to frequent rains. Al.
Drs Cross and Kotzebue have bought out Dr Hudson and will open at Kotze bue's old office in Moulton. They will practice medicine and surgery in all branches with Dr Cross specializing in eye ear nose and throat. Office hours are 12 to 3 pm and calls answered day or night at A F Kotzebue and Bros drug store. Reverend J S Blecha, Catholic pastor, visited San Antonio this week. John Hoepfl Jr long familiar resident on rural route 2 had his name enrolled on the Eagles subscription list.
Public notice urging Lavaca County taxpayers to cooperate with the assessor and commissioners court for 1908 valuations. It details oaths for assessors and deputies, board of equalization duties, and penalties for failure. It explains full valuation to ensure fair taxes and outlines rate adjustments tied to value changes, with school tax caveats and February 1908 court petitions.
In buying a cough medicine for children never fear Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It is safe for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and offers relief with no opium or harmful drugs. When given at the first sign of a croupy cough it can prevent the attack and is suitable for babies and adults. For sale by all druggists.
Ben Stock and others hunted raccoons Friday night without success. Leap year ball at Witting drew many young people who enjoyed the evening. Fritz Packebuseh returned from Yoakum and nearby points. Mrs. Bluhwort returns to Floresville after visiting sister Mrs. Ben Stock. Helena and Meta Pieper of San Antonio visited home folks. John Wenske named road overseer on Komensky road replacing John Mladenko who moved to Moulton. The No vobrad leap year ball last Saturday night was a pleasantry.
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