Wagner Musgrave Wedding In Houston
A ceremony at St. Michael Catholic Church in Houston united Frank Wagner Jr. and Ethel Musgrave on January 16. Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner of Moulton, works at the First State Bank of Moulton. Musgrave, formerly of Moulton, will reside there with many friends sending good wishes.
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Houston
Father Schnitzel
Frank Wagner
Ethel Musgrave
First State Bank of
Moulton
Eagle
Fritz Riske Dies at 82 in Breslau Home
Fritz Riske father of Charles O. Riske of Moulton died at his Breslau home on Sunday January 13. The body was interred Monday afternoon in Charlottenburg Cemetery. He was 82 years old.
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Fritz Riske
Charles O. Riske
Moulton
Breslau
Charlottenburg
Mr. Riske
Third Liberty Loan Campaign Opens in February
Government ownership of railroads is foreseen as a new policy, with William Jennings Bryan praised for backing the shift. Citizens are reminded to pay their poll tax before February 1.
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William Jennings Bryan
January school apportionment set at $1 per capita
The January apportionment is fixed at $1 per capita totaling $1,231,583. A remaining $4 per capita still awaits apportionment.
Houston Leads in Divorces Across Towns
Figures show Houston has the highest divorce rate among towns, with about half of marriages in the past year resulting in divorce filings. The data indicate one in two couples seeking dissolution within the year.
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Houston
Nebraska Democrats Weigh Bryan Run for Governor or Senate
Nebraska Democrats discuss drafting William Jennings Bryan for either the governorship or the senate race. Bryan believed to perform well in any position.
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Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Three States Ratify Federal Prohibition Amendment
Mississippi Virginia and Kentucky have ratified the proposed prohibition amendment to the Federal constitution. With thirty six states needed for ratification to make the Nation dry, twenty seven states have statewide prohibition already.
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Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
Seven-member San Angelo family nets $7500 from pecan shares
A San Angelo family of seven earned 7500 dollars over three months by harvesting pecans on shares. Their farm was struck by drought leaving them without means of support. The article notes many ways to earn a living in Texas.
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San Angelo
Dreuth
Texas
Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald Dies in Wichita Falls
William J McDonald known as Captain Bill McDonald the fearless Texas ranger died at Wichita Falls after a week with pneumonia. He was serving his second term as United States marshal for the North Texas district and was born in Mississippi 65 years ago.
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William J McDonnald
Bill McDonald
Wichita Falls
McDonald
North Texas
Mississippi
Oak Grove Social Roundup January 1918
Coughs and colds spread through Oak Grove with a mild measles case in some families. January 5 birthday surprise for Mrs. Jos Pilz per. Miss Anna Pobbler left for Alleyton after a long visit. Mr and Mrs Roland McConnell visited relatives in San Antonio and El Paso. Fr Forster F I Filipp and Peter Etlinger sighted in town. Photographer J A McKenzie from Hallettsville took pictures of local schools. Ben Zeisberg's home hosted Mrs Zeisberg's birthday with fine refreshments. Frank Boehm of Nursery visiting relatives. Jos Seizer went to Victoria county on business. Miss Annie Seifert of Nordheim visited. Weather turned frigid last Friday and Saturday. Miss Annie Schacherl returned to Old Moulton. Commoner. January 14 1918.
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Jos Pilzper
Anna Pobbler
Alleyton
Roland B. Mcc Connell
San Antonio
el Paso
FR. Forster
Rosenberg
F. I. Filipp
Peter Etlinger
Moulton
J. A. McKenzie
Hallettsville
Witting
Oak Grove
Evergreen
Ben Zeisberg
Young People of Moulton Present Comedy Drama
The Moulton youths will stage The Deacon, a rip roaring comedy with dramatic twists. Proceeds support the local school. most cast are school members, inviting the community to attend and boost student welfare.
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Moulton
Jilek Seeks Re Election as Public Weigher of Precinct 6
A J Jilek announces in The Eagle his candidacy for re election to the office of public weigher in Precinct No 6. His campaign notes past service and pledges to continue to provide satisfactory service and asks for support in the Democratic primary.
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A. J. Jilek
The
Eagle
Jilek
Old Moulton Silver Wedding Celebration Noted
A crowd surprised Mr. and Mrs Henry Cook on their silver wedding Wednesday with an old folk’s dance and ample food and drink. The Cooks received many handsome presents as neighbors and kin gathered for the event.
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Henry Cook
Local notes from Moulton and surrounding towns
Community calendar item roundup includes visits by Mrs. Franke and others, property sales, trusteed bids for cement walks, postgrad study plans, tax and public official visits, a military transfer notice, and a birthday party for Helen Boehm with local families mentioned.
Death of Julius Kotzebue at Bernard after illness
Julius Kotzebue died at his Bernard home Saturday afternoon after a week with pneumonia. Burial was in Bernard Lutheran Cemetery. Born December 17 1842 in Schleswig-Holstein he was 75 years 26 days. He migrated to Texas in 1853 and lived in New Ulm and Bernard. Survived by his wife and five children Julius, Willie Bernard Lena Serbermann of Cat Spring Henry Kotzebue of San Antonio and Willie Kotzebue of Eagle Lake. Relatives from Moulton attended the funeral.
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Julius Kotzebue
C. M. Kotzebue
Bernard
Bernard Lutheran
Mr. Kotzebue
Schlesweig-Holstein
Germany
Texas
New Ulm
Austin County
Bertha Kutzleben
Julius
Willie Kotzebue
Lena Serbermann
Cat Spring
Eagle Lake
Henry Kotzebue
San Antonio
Moulton
A. F. Kotzebue
John Brunkenhoefer
William Graves
F. J. Helweg
William Franke
Emma Kotzebue
Vince Rehmer
Oswald Buescher
Sommerlatte Announces Candidacy for Lavaca County Clerk
J A Sommerlatte of Hallettsville announces plans to seek re election as Lavaca county clerk subject to the democratic primary in July He has held the office since 1914 and pledges to continue prompt efficient clerical work if re elected Readers are urged to give his candidacy careful consideration.
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the Eagle
J. A. Sommerlatte
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Sommerlatte
Income Tax Officer to Visit Moulton Next Weekend
As announced earlier in the Eagle an income tax officer will be in Moulton on Friday and Saturday January 25 and 26 to assist individuals in preparing income tax returns. Do not miss the visit as he will not return to Moulton.
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the Eagle
Moulton
New Officers Elected by Moulton High School Society
On Friday January 4 1918 members of the Moulton High School Literary Society elected officers. August Krause Jr was chosen president Oscar Bruckenhoefer named vice president and Ilvira Buescher selected secretary.
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Moulton High School Literary Society
August Krause,Jr
Oscar Bruckenhoefer
Ilvira Buescher
Miss Hilda Dungen Guest of Mrs Aschenbeck
Miss Hilda Dungen of Columbus is the guest of Mrs L Aschenbeck. The social visit highlights local hospitality and personal ties in Columbus society.
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Hilda Dungen
Columbus
L. Aschenbeck
1918 Credit Reports Urge Lavaca Merchants to Settle Accounts
The Lavaca County Retail Merchant's Association asks every member to submit 1918 credit reports to revise files. Merchants will rate customers as good pay or slow pay. unsettled accounts should be settled or arranged with mortgages or notes as evidence of honesty. Oscar C. RB Nau, Secretary.
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Lavaca County
Hkvery
Svery
L.C. R. M. Ass’n
Oscar C. RB. Nau
Weather, travel, and voting notes from local area
The report notes cold weather with a blizzard and two inches of snow, water pipes bursting, and temperatures as low as 10 degrees above zero. It records visits from Robert Bankston of Camp Travis to Moulton and a trip of the Mladenka family to Schulenburg. It also mentions Antonia, Prada, Engle, and Schulenburg supporting the San Antonio Houston Highway bond proposition.
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John Mladenka
Jane Ermis
Schalenburg
Ermis
Kansas City
Mladenko
Antonia
Prada
Engle
Schulenburg
San Antonio-Houston
Scholastic Census Enumerators Appointed in Lavaca County
In compliance with Texas law, scholastic census trustees are to be appointed on January 1 and the census taken between March 1 and April 1. All children ages seven to eighteen must be enrolled. Appointees for Lavaca county districts include W Brosch, J Migle, H B Greive, J A Pargac, F K Bucek, J Schwartz, A Darilek, E Hav el, A Elster, H Schultz, W Dziewas, A Nellkamper, C Pietsch, Gus Huff, and George Kruse among others.
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Texas
Lavaca
Boursville
W. Brosch
Novohrad
Joseph Migle
Greive
H. B. Greive
St. John
J. A. Pargac
Kamensky
F.K. Bucek
Moravia
Joseph Schwartz
Dixon
A. J. Darilek
Evergreen
E. G. Havel
Oak Grove
A. J. Elster
Witting
H. H. Schultz
Breslau
W. H. Dziewas
Charlottenburg
Crowder urges draft reform to protect families and industry
Washington Letter reports Provost Marshal General Crowder's plan to limit the draft to Class 1 and to include entering twenty one year olds rather than dependents. He notes uniform practices on exemptions vary by state and cites one officer resigning after volunteering rather than facing deployment while his wife and child suffer measles.
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Crowder
Secretary of War
Congress
Qone
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Schlafli
HiCamio
Texas
Washington
War Department
Hoboken
N. J
Engineer Corps
France
Miculka and Batey Wed at Camp Travis San Antonio
Henry Miculka with Uncle Sam's army at Camp Travis San Antonio wed Frances Batey in San Antonio on Wednesday January 9. He is a drafted soldier, son of Mr. and Mrs Anton Miculka. she has long resided in Moulton. The Eagle offers best wishes for the couple.
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Henry Miculka
Sam
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Frances Batey
Anton Miculka
Moulton
Baursville Frauen Verein Election Re Elects Officers
The Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Mrs. John Baur’s home with Mrs. E. Westerhoff presiding on January 9. Refreshments were served. All existing officers were re elected for the coming year. The next meeting is set for January 30 at Mrs. H. A. Heineke’s home.
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Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein
John Baur
E. Westerhoff
H. A. Heineke
Lutheran Church Notices for Moulton
Regular services in Moulton on January 29. Ladies Aid Social Meeting January 20 at 3 p m at Miss Marie Bautr's. H A Heineke pastor.
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Moulton
Lather League
Marie Bautr
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Opera House
FBI
Wagner-Musgrave
Frank Boehm
Nursery
Jos. Seizer
Victoria County
Annie Seifert
Nordheim
Annie Schacherl
Old Moulton
Willie Hoepfl
Little Son
Shiner
J. W. Ermis
Yoakum
Frank Ullmann
H. J. Meyer
Board of Trustees
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Felix F. Nesista
Temple
City
M. Kotzebue
Annie and
Steinken
DeSmith
South Dakota
Gustav Krueger
T. H. Leslie
R. H. Porter
Otto Prove
Louis Schindler
Frank Jilek
John Kasper
J. G. Guenther
New Orleans
Louisiana
Tulane University
Fred Febrenkamp
Mrs
F. T. Febrenkamp
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
A.J. Jilek
Mr. Jilek
J. W. Nachlinger
Corpus Christi
Harry Koepke
Aug. Koepke
Rudolph Valenta
Mr. Valenta
Henkhaus
KH. T. Long
L. Stavinoha
Janszen
90Th Division
Oscar Janca
John Kubicek
38Th Engineers
Fort Meyer
Co. M
Helen Boehm
Klo C. Fehrenkamp
Frank Wagner, Jr
Robert Bankston
Scholastic
J. J. Mansfield
Miculka-Batey
Baursville Frauen Verein
Lutheran Church Notices
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