Moulton Texas News Briefs and Regional Notes
A compilation from Moulton and Paso area local items dated July 11, 1902 notes field conditions with a promising cotton outlook, rainfall effects on corn and hay crops, boll weevil fluctuations, births and illnesses, a Texas Fourth of July observance, and various community notices including a knife wound incident, teacher retirement, and storm impacts on local farms. It also mentions broader items like Roosevelt amnesty proclamations in the Philippines and the St. Louis World’s Fair dates.
16th Annual Meeting Addresses at Gonzales
The 16th annual meeting of the South and West Texas Press Association will be at Gonzales on August 22 and 23. Editors will present talks on topics including Foreign Advertising, Rural Mail Delivery, Women in Journalism, Legal Notices, and The Press in Industrial Development. Gonzales will host visiting editors who will then travel to El after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South and West Texas Press Association
Gonzales
P. Brown
Texas Stockman and Farmer
A.S. Crisp
Avero Star
Mamie Tate
G. W. McKnight
Wharton Eagle
J.p.newcomb
Tex
Marcellus E. Foster
Houston Chronicle
Liberty of the Press
Geo. F. Burgess
H.p.hornsby
Uvalde Leader News
C. F. Lehmann
Halletsville Herald
L. J. Bracks
Hondo Herald
Qui German Press
William T. Eichholz
Cuero Rundschau
Floresville Visit Notes and Crop Reports in 1902
July 11 1902 column from Henkhaus Itesis reports Paul Kocozurek of Floresville visiting his sister near Dixon's school. Crops around Floresville described as poor with corn failing but cotton improving after rain. Ed Schmidt and family from Sweet Home visited relatives, and John Danlek and Gus Jaroszewski were seen visiting. Gus Jaroszewski, a Gonzales Summer Normal student, was chosen to teach the Scharlottenburg school next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kocozurek
Floresville
Geo. Jaoschesce
Dixon’s
Kocozurek
Ed. Schmidt
Sweet Home
John Danlek
Witting
Gus. Jaroszewski
Gus
Gonzales
Scharlottenburg School
Our Exchanges. Yoakum Times term
Fritz Lillie of Ellinger visited relatives here. Ben Eblers and family of Gonzales were visiting. Dick Edwards the horse trader came for trades with farmers. Aug Hirsch of Dryer visited home folks. Jim McNatt and family near Moulton were here Sunday. Chas Hahn of Shiner visited. Louise Meyer of Schulenburg visiting sister Mrs. Gus Krueger. Joe Pavilek and family of Witting visited Mr. F Davilek's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Lillie
Ellinger
Ben’ Eblers
Gonzales
Dick Edwards
Aug. Hirsch
Dryer
Jim McNatt
Moulton
Chas. Hahn
Shiner
Louise Meyer
Schulenburg
Gus. Krueger
Joe Pavilek
Witting
F. Davilek
Rabid dog ends at Ross home. neighbor shoots it
A mad dog burst into J. D. Ross's house in Bausrvile Thursday night, foaming at the mouth and raging. It curled among vines after a severe fit until neighbor Strickland arrived and killed the animal with a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Ross
Ross
Mr. Strickland
Locals note sickness travel and upcoming weddings
Mr Gus Arnim is on the sick list wishing him a speedy recovery. W Zimmermann the tailor went to Hallettsville Wednesday evening. Hageo Janszen left for Mo likely absent two months. Frank Psincek and wife of Yuakum passed through en route to Cistern. Mrs Westerhoff and son from Meyersville visiting. sister to Geo Baur. Wm Pund overheated horse died yesterday. G Buescher and F Koenig returned from Smithville. Buescher brought nephew. Dr Guenther said brother Charles may arrive in Moulton Sunday. Wedding bells tingling near Fischbeck’s and Mueller’s. Frank Koester Jr visited Colorado relatives. Mesdames Sam and Will Moore from Moulton guests of Mrs B Allen. County clerk completed eleventh deed record book in four years. Otto Sauer of Gonzales and Otto Eilert were callers. cotton crop good. Otto Arnim to Houston to arrange ranch northwest of city. Joe Bobuslay travels to Gonzales then LaGrange for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Will Moore
Moulton
B. Allen
Saloon Men Draft Discount Contract in San Antonio
The saloon men of San Antonio form a contract to pay spot cash for beer with a ten percent discount. They must cover fixtures faucets telephone rent and ice box repairs. Any member who fails to pay on request by the brewery loses the discount. Fixtures in use are specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Liberty
San Antonio
Congressional Convention for Ninth District Held at Eagle Lake
The chairman of the Ninth Congressional District calls a convention in Eagle Lake at 8 p m on Wednesday July 30 1902 to nominate a Democratic candidate for congress and to handle other proper business. The notice urges a large representative attendance from Gonzales Fayette Colorado Wharton Matagorda and other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inme
Tminth
Gonzales
Fayette
Colorado
Wharton
Matagorda
Brazoria
Jackson
Lavaca
DeWitt
Victoria
Calhoun
Aransas
Refugio
Bee
Goliad
Karnes
Eagle Lake
Congress
Electric Bitters Promised as Permanent Cure
Don’t fail. An honest trial of Electric Bitters is recommended for a permanent cure. It tones the stomach, regulates kidneys and bowels, stimulates the liver, invigorates nerves and purifies blood. A tonic for run down systems curing kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria. Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists. Only 50 cents.
Local notes and social happenings in Lavaca county
Rain showers paused work yesterday as Jno Latsky and Frank Kutach make molasses. Mr Smothers of Memphis visited his brother Prof J A Smothers. Mrs W Morgenroth left for San Antonio for treatment. Adolph Blaschke family visited Sublime. A dance is planned next Saturday July 7. A tale recalls Lavaca County bonds for a courthouse project and a remark about chains from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Annie
Lavaca County Bonds Relieved by State Funds
Vogt and Judge travel to the Commissioners Court to seek approval from the Controller for bonds. Once approved, funds will be credited to permanent school funds at state and county levels, alleviating Lavaca county of a significant interest expense.
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Amape
Eprrorg
Postothee
Texas
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Littlerixto
Maine
Admiral Schley
Beeville
Philippine Islands
Louisiana
Andree
North Pole
Baloon
Aguinaldo
Freysurcg
Epiton Eaagle
Fritz Otto
Richard Otto
John Sander
Houston
Mary Melcher
Black Jack
Aug. Warnken
Fritz
Krause
Sim
Old Woods
Ing
Epittot
Yoakum Times
Baursville
Ephor
Halletsville
D. A. Paulus
Austin
August Bock
C. H. Waltersdorf
Lockhart
New Fountain
Medina County
Flatonia Argus
Witrich
Gus. Arnim
W. Zimmermann
Hageo Janszen
Frank Psincek
Yvuakum
Messrs
G. Buescher
F. Koenig
Smithville
Fischbeck
Mueller
Frank Koester Jr
Kinsfolks
Hallettsville Herald
Otto Sauer
Otto Eilert
Otto Arnim
Joe Bobuslay
Ed. Boehm
LaGrange
F. A. Kotzebue and
Frank Kubicek
Barney Lackmann
Gap
Waldorf Club
Canada
General Schafter
Pride of Moulton
Santago Crooks
Finch
S .c. Havanas
Curiosity
Stahelberg
Darilek & Nachlinger
BRGLE
Mirror
EAGLE
A.S. J
Herald
Golden Gates
St. Peter
Lavaca County
Lavava County
Rthouse
Op i Clarke
Jacob Kurc
Florse
A. Baur & Son
A. F. Kotzebue
F. A. Kubicek
Mexican Herb Remedy Co
Mexico
Mexican Herb Rem. CO
A. Kubicek
E. K. B. Handlos
H. T. Weinsvercer
Cardus
Cardui
Market Street
C. Cardus
J. W.C
Chattanooga Medicine
Chattanooga
Pany
Eagle Office
Aryone
Vartant
Munn & Co
Ak Munn & Co
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