Lavaca county relief drive and school travel notes
Sheriff E Houchins leads a Lavaca county relief drive seeking 3200 to aid destitute Europe residents. Schools report low attendance due to influenza and rains. William Peterson informs his parents of arrival in New Jersey from France. Edwin Peterson remains in Europe. H H Schultz becomes traveling salesman for Krossnit Direct Mille Hosiery Co. based in New York with a Corpus Christi HQ.
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E. H. Houchins
Lavaca
Wm. Peterson
William
New Jersey
France
Edwin Peterson
H. H. Schultz
Witing
Krossnit Direct Mille Hosiery Co
New York
Corpus Chriati
New Era
Schulenburg Sailor Fred Schindler Returns Home From Overseas
Fireman on the sub chaser Winslow Fred Schindler home on furlough visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Schindler. He volunteered in February 1916 and has eighteen months patrolling foreign waters with the Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shulenburg
Texas
Schulenburg
Fred Schindler
Joe Schindler
Fred
Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
By order of the president F T Fehrenkamp a meeting of the Moulton Cemetery Association will be held at the opera house Monday February 3 at three o clock in the afternoon Mrs Dr Niemeyer of Shiner visited her daughters Mesdames Henry J Koester and F W Jaeke Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Dr. Niemeyer of Shiner
Tuijeday
Mesdames
Henry J. Koester
F. W. Jaeke
Paul Goetz Dies After Illness At Seguin
Seguin business man Paul Goetz, 48, died after several weeks illness. He leaves his wife and seven children, plus brother Ferdinand Goetz of Gonzales. Funeral held Monday afternoon with Rev. Father Heckman officiating. Edmund Etlinger and Mrs. Etlinger travel for services. The Eagle extends condolences.
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and Weed
Seguin
Paul Goetz
Etlinger
Edmund Etlinger
Clemence
Henry Etlinger
Arthur J. Tschoepe
Father Heckman
Ferdinand Goetz
Gonzales
Entire Division Will be Demobilized in Three Weeks
San Antonio Texas January 27 the entire Eighteenth Division will be discharged within about three weeks demobilization officers at Camp Travis announced today Speedy demobilization will begin next week Requisition for 1 000 men to be discharged February 2 is already out and it is estimated that the rate of discharge thereafter will be 1 000 a day After the speedy movement begins about two weeks will be required to complete demobilization
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San Antonio
Texas
Camp Travis
Funeral Held For Jaroslav Kallua At St Marys Cemetery
Miss Adela Kucsek attended the funeral of Jaroslav Kallua at St Marys Cemetery Saturday. Also noted are Miss Selma Kempe returning to Shiner after a short visit, Mrs Victor Febrenkamp visiting from Shiner, and Mrs A Jaeggli and Mrs A C Leslie taking moves toward new homes in Corpus Christi with best wishes from The Eagle.
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Adela Kucsek
Jaroslav Kallua
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Selma Kempe
Shiner
Kindred
A. C. Leslie
Lucile
Corpus Christi
Eagle
Good Roads in Profitable Farming
A Texas Industrial Congress letter argues for better roads to boost marketing and food production. It notes three success factors: high yields at low cost, profitable sales, and transportation access via roads and rail. It cites costs to move freight and the need to improve haulage to markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas, Industrial Congress
Federal Food Administration
Texas
Henry Exall
United States
Igoo
Marks of Distinction Chevrons Explained for Returning Soldiers
The article lists sleeve chevron meanings for veterans. A red chevron means discharged with honor, blue for under six months abroad, gold for each wound, left forearm indicates six months of service abroad, and white for six months in the United States.
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United States
December attendance record at Moulton Public School
The Moulton Public School reports its December highlight with enrollment 236, total attendance 4065 days, and 356 absent days. Tuition brought in 15.50 dollars. Home and School Club funded 70 dollars for books, 67.50 for three book cases, and provided seven shades for the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Public
Texas' Oldest Confederate Veteran Dies in Gonzales
J R Crockett aged near 95 died at his son J G Crockett's home in Gonzales on January 18. Survived by one son two daughters in New Mexico and several grandchildren. Wife died last May. Funeral held in Flatonia where he served as editor of the Flatonia Argus for years.
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Gonzales
Texas
J. R. Crockett
J. G. Crockett
Crockett
Hayatt
Mr. Crockett
Flatonia Argus
Mrs. Crockett
Charles H Saxon
Orange
Mason
General Scott
Mexico
Mr. Saxon
Mississippi
Public Warned Against Income Tax Experts
Washington January 25. Revenue Commissioner Roper warned the public against so called income tax experts who solicit business claiming to reduce tax payments. He explained the government plans to establish a free advisory service in every community to help citizens determine proper tax amounts. The official noted some of the men had formerly been government employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Revenue Cosnevinees
Roper
Mrs Otto Jaroszewski Dies After Illness in Yoakum
Mrs Otto Jaroszewski died in Yoakum January 23 after a nine day illness. Her remains were brought to Shiner for burial Sunday afternoon with Rev. Wollsdorf of Yoakum officiating. She was in her fortieth year and survived by her husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Jaroszewski
Yoakum
Shiner
Wollsdorf
High School Party at Papace Home
Ninth and tenth graders from Sam and Will Moore Institute and others enjoyed a Friday night gathering at Mr and Mrs Vince Papace home on January 24. Forty two attendees played six tables with C C Roeder winning the most games and a prize stationary while Erwin Oehl took the consolation celluloid doll. Desserts and cocoa were served before departure. The party was hosted by Mr and Mrs C C Roeder with many attendees listed including Lou McDonald Bertha Oeh Ida Rehmet Erna Hillmer Alice Arvim Olga Valenta Evelyn Richter Lillian Jaeggli Elvira Buescher Kathleen Preston Pauline Rehmet Alice Kotzebue Roosevelt Etlinger Erwin Oehl Roy Kotze bue Oscar Brunkenhoefer Fred Mueller Edward Studeman Werner Egg Ollie Linder Henry Earl Menefee.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Vince Papace
C. C. Roeder
Erwin Oehl
Lou McDonald
Bertha
Clara Oeh
Ida Rehmet
Erna Hillmer
Alice Arvim
Olga Valenta
Evelyn Richter
Lillian Jaeggli
Elvira Buescher
Kathleen Preston
Pauline Rehmet
Alice Kotzebue
Messrs
Roosevelt Etlinger
Roy Kotzebue
Oscar Brunkenhoefer
Fred Mueller
Edward Studeman
Werner Egg
Ollie Linder
Henry Earl Menefee
Funerals Draw Moultonites to Shiner
Attendees from Moulton gathered in Shiner on Sunday afternoon for the funerals of Mrs. Otto Jaroszewski and Victor Wolters along with several local residents including Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jaroszewski Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jaroszewski Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gerdes Mrs. Laura Valenta and many others.
Lavaca County Judges Earn Varying Ex Officio Salaries
A Lavaca county comparison notes seven neighboring counties pay their county judges ex officio salaries ranging from 1000 to 1800 dollars per year. Fayette, Colorado, Jackson, DeWitt, Gonzales each pay 1500. Wharton and Victoria pay 1800. Lavaca pays 1000. The Hallettsville Herald reports the figures.
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Lavaca County
Fayette County
Colorado County
Wharton
Jackson County
Victoria County
DeWitt County
Gonzales
Iavaca County
Hallettsville Herald
Death of Victor Wolters in Shiner Prominent Young Businessman
Victor Wolters died Friday January 24. Funeral held Sunday afternoon with Rev. Wolfsdorf of Yoakum officiating. He is survived by his wife and six year old son, his parents Mr and Mrs Max Wolters, and one brother.
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Victor Wolters
Shiner
Mr. Wolfsdorf
Yoakum
Max Wolters
Death of Jaroslav Kallus at LaPort School
Jaroslav Kallus seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs A J Kallus of Wied died Thursday January 23 at LaPort where he had been attending school His body was laid to rest in St Marys Cemetery near Hallettsville Saturday morning
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Jaroslav Kallus
A. J. Kallus Af Wied
LaPort
St. Mary’s
Hallettsville
French War Orphans Adopted in Gonzales County
Miss Anna Belle Dilworth reports twenty eight French war orphans have been adopted in Gonzales county. The active chairman of Fatherless Children of France notes the county’s support and ongoing foster efforts.
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Gonzales
Texas
Anna Belle Dilworth
France
Congressional spring session eyed amid brief notices
The dispatch notes an extraordinary session of Congress likely in spring. Other items include an auto show in Waco February 18 to 22, a bill to end primary elections, $100 million famine relief approved by Congress, and remarks on the free text book bill by Miss Annie Webb Blanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Waco Auto Dealers’ Association
Annie Webb Blanton
Texas bars Willard bout in state border fight
Governor Hobby announced Texas will not permit the proposed championship fight involving Jess Willard and an unnamed opponent. The move follows a Texas oil syndicate offering Tex Rickard a $100,000 bonus to stage the bout in Wichita Falls where Willard has oil interests. A boxing legalization bill has been filed in the legislature.
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Austin
Texas
W. P. Hobby
Jess Willard
Texas Oil
Tex
Rickard
Wichita Falls
Willard
Frauen Verein meeting highlights needlework and tea
Mrs. H. A. Heineke hosted the Moulten Lutheran Frauen Verein on Thursday afternoon with conversation and plenty of needlework. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Henry Et linger on Thursday afternoon February 13.
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H. A. Heineke
Moulten Lutheran Frauen Verein
Henry Etlinger
Mrs. W. H. Shackleford Dies in San Antonio at 45
Mrs. W. H. Shackleford wife of William Shackleford a well known traveling man died at her home in San Antonio Sunday morning She was 45 and survived by her husband one daughter her parents and one sister Her body was laid to rest in Mission Burial Park San Antonio Monday.
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W. H. Shackleford
William Shackleford
San Antonio
Mission Burial Park
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Ee. FE. Bartoscnh
Guenther Hospital
Moulton, Texas
Drs. Guenther and Craven In
Charge
Theresa Guenther
Julian Matocha
Annie Brom
Frank Schoppe
Herald
Victor Febrenkamp of
F. T. Febrenkamp
A. Jaeggli
Sweet Uome
Hermano Meyer
R. M Johnson
Houston
House of Representatives
State Highway Department
Railroad Commission
General March
Thomas M. Paschal
George Washington
Mrs. Wilson
Brest
State Department
Washington
Hobby
Frauen Verein
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