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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
1
Montenegro urges peace as a prudent move and lesson for others. The speaker advocates raising the special school tax and argues it should be implemented immediately.
The Fort Worth health board directs police to curb public spitting while urging citizens to help build the community and promote the agricultural fair and local improvements.
A community discussion asks residents to back a Moulton creamery proposal or propose improvements. Backers urge action to advance local economic development while critics call for clarity on costs and benefits before proceeding.
The town of Moulton is set to host another agricultural and mechanical fair this year. Advocates say such fairs greatly benefit the surrounding region, stressing the value of community uplift and local industry exposure.
The text alleges allies prohibit milk shipments from the United States to German and Austrian children while critiquing U.S. relaxation of war materials exports. It frames the government as championing humanity yet prolonging conflict.
Rosser McNutt of Austin visits Shiner for a meeting of Rathbone Temple No 78 to install newly elected officers and initiate Knights EK Runk Otto Dreyer and Gus Wolters. Local visits include Mrs C L Schaeffer and Mrs Edwin Egg of Meyersville. Lecture on Southern Humor slated by Twenty Century Club with Dr Payne from State University. Dr J D Gray spent Monday in Houston. Reporter. January 8 1916.
Patrons at Komensky school vote a special levy not to exceed 50 cents per $100 of property valuation. Hats off to the Komensky ites.
A strong north wind swept through Shiner and nearby communities on Sunday. Residents Willie Miculka Robin Ed Willie Woehler Rosa and Bettie Tousek visited, and Anton Miculka Henry attended the S P I S T meeting. Otto Meyer visited hometowns Saturday. Fehrenkamp brothers and Meyer family saw relatives later. Frank Machart sprained a hand jumping into a swing. road work by Frank Darilek continued. A Heukhaus dance Saturday drew a large, cheerful crowd. January 18, 1916.
Randolf Kerr and family of Flatonia visited in the city this week while Mrs. John Smothers of Elgin spent the early days here with relatives. Mrs. Anton Deharde returned to Shiver after a several day visit to Mrs. Jno Krueger. George von Lienen received a brand new Series 17 Studebaker six from Boot and Merrem of LaGrange on Sunday.
A light shower refreshed Kuehn's Grove last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Pilsner hosted New Year's relatives and friends with dainty refreshments. Misses Haas Zimmerman Elster Ammerman Dietschke Rebecck and others attended gatherings as a cold wind blew in. Several residents joined a dance at Henkhaus Saturday and enjoyed the evening.
Mr. Fred Fuller and sister Ol lie of Flatonia visited relatives here last week. Joe Beyer visited his parents at Komensky Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Joe Beyer stayed with Henry Cook and family Thursday night. J F Novosad of Henkhaus visited Joe Wagner. Frank Mitas of Peach Creek met Henry Cook Sunday for business. A grand ball drew a crowd to Herman Sauer’s home Saturday night. Henry Cook went to Peach Creek Sunday on business.
Mr and Mrs J J Kotzebue hosted a Saturday evening party January 15 for Mr Kotzebues birthday. Nine tables of bridge produced nine close games and a three way tie among Mrs Jno Brukenhoefer Mrs Ed Studeman and Mrs Ed Boehm Jr. Mrs Studeman won a cut glass nappie. Mrs O Bunting received a miniature Charlie Chaplin. A chicken salad menu followed with a long guest list including Elo Fehrenkamp A F Kotzebue O L Bunting W B Parr J T Jaeggli J G Guenther Ed Boehm Jr Ed Pundt and more.
The Moulton Home and School Club met on Friday January 14 at 4 o clock. Twelve members answered roll call and pictures of the club and school grounds were made for state use. The club authorized payment of 50.55 for the school water system installed at the start of the 1915 16 term. A basketball goal, rope, swing boards, and Dutch swings were added. total January 1916 expenses were 60.40 with 26.31 on hand.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Etling of Gonzales arrived Tuesday to spend several days with the home Foke. Miss Hilda Schmidt returned to Yoakum Tuesday after an extended visit to relatives and friends here. County Commissioner J John Kubena returned Tuesday from Hallettsville where he attended a special session of the commissioners court.
Travis William Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Koester, was christened Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. A. Heineke at the Lutheran church. The annual Hermann Park Verein masquerade ball is set for Saturday night at the hall with prizes for best costumes and a large attendance expected. You are cordially invited to attend.
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