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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
2
The former editor statesman diplomatist and post master general under President McKinley died at his Philadelphia home Sunday at age 65.
James Ryper Ranpar author of Maryland, My Maryland died at his Augusta Georgia home on January 14 after a brief illness. He was born in Baltimore in 1843.
Local young men organize the Anti Cigarette Association to lead a campaign against smoking. The group aims to curb cigarette use among peers and promote health awareness in Hillsboro.
The death of Edmund Clarence Stedman occurred at his New York home on Saturday. The noted newspaper editor was described as one of the United States' best known figures in journalism. He was listed as 5 years old, a likely error in the report.
J. D. Nem, president of the Farmers' union of Texas, was badly bruised in a personal encounter with other union men at Fort Worth. The piece argues for building hospitals and highlights affordable Agricultural and Mechanical College costs, noting expenses for the year are modest compared with University tuition.
The Texas livestock market in Fort Worth broke records with receipts for 1907 totaling 1,541,113 head. The year’s mix included 1,022,074 cattle 487,679 hogs 912,853 sheep and 18,507 horses and mules. Fort Worth ranks second only to Chicago as the world’s leading calf market. Calves sold at Fort Worth 362,790 vs Chicago 410,000. Kansas City set a 284,000 mark.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to appoint the 4000 additional census workers from the civil service, calling examinations used in prior censuses a cloak for spoils and useless for checking patronage. The piece also notes child labor reforms advancing in seventeen states and local notices of community events and obituaries.
The Farmer's union met at the schoolhouse Saturday night and youths attended the leap year dance at Wied. Mr and Mrs William Bonarden of Hallettsville were seen en route to Shiner. Prof F H Sturm, Stacy school, was here last Sunday. Rev C Konzack held services at Shiner. Paul Stulken left for San Antonio for studies at Draughon's Business College. A mask ball by the William HelI Schuetzen Verein is set for February 1. Henry Schroeder and wife welcomed a baby girl Tuesday. William Freye visited Shiner on business. Mrs William Pundt of Moulton visited Wednesday. Bengsch and family visited H Striebeck Sunday.
Hallettsville Texas January 20 E A Turk county assessor reports prairie land assessed at 48 per acre up from 12 previously under new law. County assessment will rise significantly from last year when property was valued at 60 percent. Last year saw active land trading, but now buyers are scarce.
The Washington Letter profiles Baron Kogero Takahira now Japan's ambassador to the United States and former minister to Italy and consul general in New York. It also outlines Roosevelt era politics with Taft support in the South, a rules committee clash between Williams and DeArmond, and Senator Tillman urging DC associations toward prohibition amid national debate. Washington, D. C., January 16.
Drs Cross and Kotzebue have purchased Dr Hudson s practice and will open an office in Moulton at Kotzebue s former location. They will provide medicine and surgery in all branches. Dr Cross specializes in eye ear nose and throat diseases. Office hours are 12 to 3 p m and calls are answered day or night by leaving them at A F Kotzebue & Bros Drug Store.
Teachers Institute program dated February 15 1908 at 9 30 am lists Recitation Reading and mathematics lessons by A V Peterson Sylvia Earnest F J Butschek Allen Wiseman Rud Haase plans to move to Helmleigh for future residence.
Komensky notes describe Mrs. Franz Gaertner’s critical illness at her daughter’s home and wishes for recovery. A social gathering hosted by Miss Terzie Anttrich is recorded with attendees. Weather records show a 20 degree morning. The death of a grandchild of Mr. Leonard Antrich at Ashdown is noted along with visits from Shiner residents and a Moulton dance. January 20.
A crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selzer’s home to celebrate Mrs. Selzer’s birthday with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoepfl Jr. visited county capital on Wednesday. Louise Anderle received a surprise party on her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pandt of Moulton visited last Sunday. Ben Mueller returned home from Roscoe after a visit. Oak Grove January 14. Eagle offers prompt job printing.
Caution buyers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children as a safe medicine for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is claimed to prevent attacks when given early and contains no opium or harmful drugs suitable for babies and adults. Sold by all druggists.
Texas patents reported to Tax Baarer by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys Washington D C include Sylvester Wil burn and T KR Smith Tanis wire fastener William W Neighbour Denison friction device for cranks and pitmen Joseph H Evoy Houston straining play Thomas C Copping Houston insulator and protector for electric conductors Jasper N Cooke and J C Moeller Davilla clothes pin William O Clegg and O J Asmann Palestine derailing device James H Cameron Paris carrier frame for baskets Adolf E Aeschli mann Taylor gate.
The list lists Henry Jaroszewski Shiner Miss Mary Wenske from Moulton and Tom Kuhen I Glause also of Moulton as supporters since the last report.
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