Prominent Moulton businessman Frank Krenek dead
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Frank Krenek Sr. who died Monday night at age 75 years 2 months 27 days. A German born Confederate veteran, he ran a saddle and harness shop on Front Street for over twenty years and left eight children. The community observed the funeral with many floral tributes and business houses closed in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krenek
Asth
Moulton
Krenek
KE. Schindler
F. Neskorik
John Jobb
Joe Kasper
Wenzel Freytag
Frank Tomasko
Henry Balborn
Germany
America
Front Street
Josephine Krenek
West
Annie Jobb
Roscoe
Ignatz Krenek
Waco
John Krenek
Cistern
Emil Krenek
Rigin
Alois Krenek
San Diego
Cal
Mary Atlinger
The
Eagle
Senator Sheppard Proposes 35 Foot Survey for Galveston Harbor
Senator Sheppard offers amendments to the rivers and harbors appropriation bill urging a 35 foot survey for Galveston harbor where the existing channel measures 30 feet. The move targets expanding harbor navigation and dredging plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Galveston
United States Eyes Swift End to War and Allows Aid Shipments
The United States seeks a rapid conclusion to the European war while permitting shipments of war materials to the belligerents. The speaker urges adherence to proclaimed principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A Merry Gathering at the Erlinger Home
Miss Ella Krueger entertained in honor of Miss Mary Kolar of Flatonia with games of checkers flinch forty two and rock. Refreshments of chocolate and cake were served. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Cordes Nachlinger Anton Kolar the Kolar sisters Adela Lydia Frances Emma Hilda Bohnenkamp Rehmer Kuesek Henry Koester Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Erlinger
Ella Krueger
Mary Kolar
Flatonia
W. J. Cordes
J. W. Nachlinger
Anton Kolar
Adela Knesek
Lydia Kopecky
Frances Batey
Emma Bohnenkamp
Hilda Schmidt
Messrs
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Richard Rehmer
Edwin Kuesek
Henry Koester, Jr
Poll Tax Receipts May Be Issued On Sunday
The attorney general's office says a poll tax receipt issued on Sunday is legal and within the tax collector's discretion to attend the office that day. A Sunday collection would be valid if the tax collector is present and issues the receipt. This opinion, sent to Robertson County's county attorney, addresses concerns since January 31 falls on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Attorney General’s Department
Robertson County
Hardy Steffan wedding in Yoakum at Rev Rapp residence
Mr James Hardy and Miss Frieda Steffan, prominent Yoakum couple, were married by Rev G Rapp at his residence Friday evening and returned to Yoakum Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hardy
Frieda Steffan
Yoakum
G. Rapp
Rev. Rapp
Alabama vetoes dry law. legislature passes anew
Governor Henderson vetoed the prohibition bill but the legislature overrode with overwhelming majorities. The state will become dry on July 1. Alabama had repealed its prohibition law in 1911 after two years in force.
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Henderson
Alabama
Pay as You Go Counsel Warns Against Debt
A poem by Josephine Pollard urges readers to avoid credit and live within means. It argues debt burdens life, wrecks homes, and that true happiness comes from paying as you go. The verse stresses honest spending and returning what is owed to maintain peace and contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Pollard
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Newspaper Lesson
A farmer misses a horse sale profit by not reading the home paper. An ad in a nearby county yield offers another buyer, while the first farmer loses 25 dollars and misses a good price. Reading the paper timely keeps people informed and financially ahead year by year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Wise
Pound
Moulton Gears Up for Industrial and Agricultural Fair
City officials and local groups envision an industri al and agricultural fair in Moulton this year to showcase resources, crops, crafts, and community services. Organizers aim for attractions, exhibits, and family activities drawing residents and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Community Notices From Kuehn's Grove Area
Mr Rud Haas and family of near Oak Grove left for Halletts ville Monday to visit relatives. Adolf Haas and sisters Annie and Louisa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Kuehn. Annie Rebecek is on the sick list this week. Jos Dietschke returned from Gonzales. Richard Kuehn and family visited Mr Willie Winkenwerder last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Wicket near Shiner visited Mr Frank Dierschke last Monday. Mrs Dierschke is on the sick list. Ed and Fred Schindler of near Scotts school were here last Monday. A large crowd gathered at the home of Jos Selzer on Wednesday for Mrs Selzer's birthday with dainty refreshments. We wish Mrs Selzer many happy returns of the day. January 27, 1915.
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Rud. Haas
Near Oak Grove
Hallettsville
Adolf Haas
Annie
Louisa
Richard Kuehn
Annie Rebecek
Jos. Dietschke
Gonzales
Willie Winkenwerder
Frank Wicket Near Shiner
Frank Dierschke
Fred
Schindler
Scotts School
Jos. Selzer
Mrs. Selzer
Hentschel family opens shoe repair shop in Moulton
Mr. Andrew Hentschel and family now reside in Moulton after moving from Schulenburg last week. They occupy the Pilsner cottage in the southern part of town and have opened a shoe repair shop in the Koester Bros. building on Cockrill avenue. The Eagle welcomes them to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hentschel
Moulton
Schulenburg
Hentschel
Koester Bros
Cockrill Avenue
The
Eagle
Mr. Hentschel
Yoakum Fire Destroys Shropshire Drug Building
A midnight blaze in Yoakum Texas gutted the three story Shropshire Drug Co building with only partial walls remaining. Losses include Shropshire Drug Co 29000 building insured 6000 stock uninsured. Thomas Smoot 900 no insurance. Sister Sisters 3000 insured 1000. Bijou theater 2500 insured 1000. J M Hardy 150 insured. E J Muecke 2500 uninsured. Dr W W Shirly 500 insured. Shropshire Irvin pool hall 500 uninsured. Origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
Shropshire Drug Company
Thomas Smoot
Bijou
J. M. Hardy
E. J. Muecke
W. W. Shirly
M. D
Dallas
Shropshire & Irvin
Teachers' Institute February 6 1915 Program
Program for local teachers' institute dated February 6 1915. Schedule includes opening exercise by Miss Ochs Vision of Sir Launfal by Miss Barnes multiple chapters of Best Things in Our Schools read by Mrs Leslie and Mr Havel.
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Bucek
Miss Ochs
Sir Launfal
Miss Barnes
Leslie
Mr. Havel
Tax Assessor Valenta Conducts City and County Tax Work
Tax Assessor Rudolph Valenta and his assistant spent Wednesday in the city assessing state and county taxes for the current year. On Friday evening Mr and Mrs Wm Franke hosted a birthday gathering for relatives and friends at their home with six game tables, a tie among Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp Mr J J Kotzebue and Mr Vince Rebmet, and gifts awarded to Kotzebue and Mrs J T Jaeggii. Cake and chocolates were served to the group of guests including numerous named local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Valenta
Wm. Franke
J. T. Jaeggii
W. E. Parr
T. H. Leslie
Klo C Fehrenkamp
G. J. Bohnenkamp
J. J. Kotzebue
A. F. Kotzebue
Joe. Brunkenhoefer
Vince Rebmet
Ed. Studeman
C. M. Kotzebue
J. G. Guenther
Tracie Goetz
Emma Bohnenkamp
Helia Krueger
Emma Kotzebue
Fred Febrenkamp
Birthday Celebration for Elo Fehrenkamp and Niece
Mrs Elo C Fehrenkamp and her niece Helen Boehm celebrated their birthdays Friday with many relatives and friends. Afternoon events included elaborate refreshments and a forty two card party at night with ten games and prizes for Edna Cooper and Grace Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Helen Boehm
Meedames Ed. Boehm
Jim Richter
Rud. Papacek
V. Papacek
Oscar Anders
George von Lienen
Smith Leazar
John Mladenka
EK. Studeman
W. J. Cooper
Marian Klinger
Lillie Lueke
Stella
Georgie Mladenko
Jennings Studeman
Henry Hart Kotzebue
Melvin Leazer
Pauline
Gladys
Nora Janszen
Lenora Henrich
Lennie
Mabel
Winnie Knape
Edna Cooper
Grace Preston
Miss Cooper
Emma Mladenka
Tracie Goetz
Laura Valenta
Bessie
Emma Miadenka
Lillian Cummins
Zoe Urquhart
Alma Albrecht
Lizzie
Edus
Minnie Cooper
Minnie Palica
Emma Bohnenkamp
Tillie Guent
Texas Has 392 355 Farm Homes Report
Texas now has 793 426 homes per Census Bureau with 49 percent farm homes. Ten years earlier the farm home share stood at 58 percent in 1900 and 61 percent in 1890. Nationwide total homes reach 20 255 555 with 6 123 620 farm and 14 131 945 urban homes. Buy it at home is a good motto.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Census Bureau
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Poll Tax Legal
Hardy Steffan
Guy Haltom
Moulton, Texas
Kuehn’s Grove
Teachers’ Institute
Moulton Eagle
Farm and Ranch
Holland’s Magazine
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