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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
2
Notice announces second class mailing at Moulton Texas for a Friday January 30 1903 issue. It requires all copy to be signed and received by Wednesday morning to insure publication. Subscription is one dollar per year in advance.
The 170 acre rock quarry northwest of Moulton employs workers and seeks railroad support for a spur line. Drilling reached 15 feet with high quality rock noted, and letters to treasurer F T Fehrenkamp praise the project while predicting a bright future.
The piece notes four battleships and one cruiser visiting Galveston on February 18, drawing crowds to the Sea Wall City to glimpse the fighting ships. It cites local interest amid a broader wartime context and mentions parade like activity along the coast.
A group of San Antonio men report a newly discovered process that can generate electricity from coal and they say successful experiments have been conducted.
The house adopted an amendment excluding all visitors from the lobby and admitting only members to the floor. The ruling effectively delivers a setback to lobbyists and limits access for outside observers.
Representative Bolin introduces a bill requiring cotton ginners to report every 15 days to the county judge the number of bales ginned. If enacted, the measure would aid the collection of cotton crop reports for the area.
In a proposed measure by Representatives Oquinn Wooten and Hendrick an officer who fails to arrest a person suspected of carrying concealed weapons would face a fine ranging from 100 to 200 dollars. The bill argues the law would curb pistol toters.
A roundup from Lavaca and nearby counties notes Yoakum plans to sue for 20000 over a husband’s death by train in Moulton, while Halletsville records gravel price checks and street work. Walletsville cites slow tax receipts and poll tax concerns, and Yoakum mentions a bill to require land sale notices in local papers. LaGrange reports Salvation Army services on public squares with a marshal’s sidewalk efforts.
Paul Schel lenburg, son of Otto Schelenburg, was brought to Cuero for treatment after a rope loop around his arm tightened as a horse bolted while he opened a gate. Doctor Nixon amputated the torn thumb portion this morning.
Notice announces sale of part of Woodley land near Moulton comprising two farms with 35 acres in cultivation on each, one black land and one soil bottom. Described as suitable for truck farming cotton cane or corn. Balance woodland and pecan trees. Warrantee deed assured. Mrs. Mitprep KEESEE.
Senator D A Paulus returned from Austin and stayed with family through Monday. Gonzales’ Mrs S J Wagner visits her parents. Lincoln J Carter's The Eleventh will be at the opera house February 3. A Farmers Institute address series is scheduled February 6 and 7. Firemen plan a masquerade ball February 6 at the opera house. Miss Lizzie Rabb of San Antonio visits. S C Patton returns from San Antonio and Cuero. T B Falbot and daughter Blanche attend Dr Ledbetter funeral. Mr and Mrs S C Antry visit Gonzales relatives. Grant Cummings and children of Beeville visit relatives. Ladies Aid will host church supper for Methodist church. Belleade: a Black woman is committed to asylum. By Kinnins and Mady visiting. Mr and Mrs Bodlay depart for Cleveland. A Meyerhoff leaves for New York. Tom Ponton returns from Austin. Sam Schwartz goes to Houston to reside. A H Shanon Jr of Galveston spends week here.
Twenty three bales of cotton brought to town on Saturday as farmers stay busy in fields. Advertisements tout Prickly Ash Bitters for stomach and bowel disorders, Ballard’s Snow Liniment for rheumatism, and Herbine to boost appetite and vigor. Medical testimonials praise these remedies from A. F. Kotzebue and others. notes mention a new bill of sale and Gonzales Drug Company presence.
A public invitation for a February 7 1908 grand mask ball at Hermann Park Hall invites all to attend. The best maskers receive prizes and music will be provided by a good band. Committee urges cordial participation.
Mr W Jaroszewski went to Scharlottenburg last week. Miss Lena Wendel was on the sick list last week but is back in good health now.
January 30 1903 notes confirm visits among area families including F Kreges and family at Schonvoye, Mrs Koopmann in El Reno Oklahoma Territory visiting relatives, Mrs Warnke of Paige with friends, Hilseners of Shiner, Wilda Baron’s visits to Wied and Hallettsville, Krueger family in Hochheim, Jaroszewski and Darilek kin at Yoakam, and siblings Darilek and Krause with illnesses noted.
Editor Eagle reports sickness in the community with pneumonia among D Koopmann and E Schilab. Foerster relatives travel to Lincoln to be by Fred Foerster's bedside. Fireman Ahrens visit family as rain traps roads and delays spring fieldwork with planting time near.
Local notes show Blaschke and Louis Meyer from Sublime on business while Clem Pietsch’s road crew stays busy. Miss Hilda Baron from Henkhaus visits J A Smoller. Ella Stoeltja of Welcome visits home folks in Austin County. Rev Stock travels to Gonzales. Robert Roth of Austin County visits kin. Farmers stay busy plowing and an upcoming dance on February Frh invites couples.
A prompt asking readers to subscribe to the local newspaper, urging familiarity and continued access to community news. It emphasizes supporting the paper and staying informed about local events.
Marshal Eilers reported Sunday that two Black men were shot in Schulenburg last Saturday night. One man died in the incident and the other was expected to die from his wounds.
A Broad ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poisoning cancer skin diseases and related ailments with claims it purifies the blood and adds a healthy glow. It lists price 1 per bottle and offers free samples and medical advice from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. Also mentions Prickly Ash Bitters for Brights Disease and offers printing services from The Eaerg.
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