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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
1
New York City Population Hit Five Million Three Hundred Thirty Four Thousand
Census figures show New York City with a population of 5,334,000. The data release marks the latest official count for the city, highlighting its size and demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
New York City
Hallettsville Boosters Push Fall Fair Idea
Local boosters in Hallettsville press for a fall fair, arguing that a strong fair would bring immense benefit to the town and surrounding community. The group urges continued support and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Wilson Signs Bill for 85 Million in Road Funds
President Woodrow Wilson signed the measure authorizing 85 million dollars for road building. States must match each federal dollar with a one dollar local contribution to access the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Federal
German Submarine Crew Visited White House Officials
Seamen from the German submarine Deutschland were entertained at the White House and the naval yard. One youngster sat in President Wilson's chair during the visit. Allies have not objected so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Navy Yard
Wilson
Prohibition Proposition At Primary Vote
Voters will face the prohibition submission proposition at tomorrow's primary. Opponents say the state should be spared the strife and campaign clashes a prohibition drive would bring.
Community Newsroom Request for Local Tips
The notice asks readers to submit any missing items about themselves or family that did not appear in the last issue. It invites readers to share legitimate local news not yet reported and emphasizes community involvement.
Social notes from Galveston visit and local church events
Miss Emma Heimcamp of Galveston visited friends in the city. Cuero residents Mr and Mrs F W Jaeggli were in town. Oswald Buescher John Kubenka Benno Hoppe and Joe Muras visited the county capital. Ladies Etlinger Koester Krueger Looney and Etlinger toured Shiner. Louisa Anna Ida christened at Lutheran church. Mrs R Preston and daughter Kathleen returned from Houston. Lutheran Sunday School picnic at Hermann Park planned with ice cream and cake. Catholic parsonage farewell for Rev Fr X Wolf. Rev Neibert to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Buescher
John Kubenka
Benno Hoppe
Joe Muras
Louisa Anna Ida
Frank Koenig, Jr
H. A. Heineke
A Word and a Smile
Poem by K. J. Joseph in The Editorial urges kindness and cheer. It emphasizes sharing sunshine and love, noting the impact of a simple word or smile across burdens and trouble in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
K. J. Joseph
Playful scuffle ends in broken arm for local youth
From Our Exchanges Alex Bucek slipped during a Thursday play scuffle and broke his arm, rebreaking the same arm from a recent injury. Karnes County News reports. Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Gray returned Tuesday from a brief trip through Michigan Illinois and Minnesota. Wm. Green and son Dickson oversee business interests in Lynn County per Shiner Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Bucek
Karnes
J. D. Gray
Michigan
Illinois
Minnesota
Wm. Green and Son
Dickson
Lynn County
Shiner Gazette
Burgess Trapped by Gulf Storm Returns to Wisconsin
Congressman Geo F Burgess returned Sunday from Washington after a Gulf storm disrupted travel leaving him marooned two days. He and Mrs Burgess headed to Waukesha Wisconsin for Mrs Burgess health accompanied by Burgess mother Mrs Wesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Burgess
Washington
Brunkenhoefer Return From Cotton Classing Course at A M College
Emil Brunkenhoefer spent three weeks at the A M college taking a cotton classing course and praises the institution as one of the finest in the south. He reports about 65 students in the class and calls the school a notable achievement. F Brunkenhoefer left Monday to visit his son H F Brunkenhoefer in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Brunkenhoefer
Mr. Brunkenhoefer
South
F. Brunkenhoefer
H. F. Brunkenhoefer
Galveston
Weimar Mercury
Local Visitor A J Rabel Receives Bar Admission
A. J. Rabel of Columbus recently passed the Texas State bar exam at Texarkana and plans to locate in Hallettsville. Born and raised in Moravia Lavaca county he previously worked at Kahn Drug Store and has practiced in Columbus in the abstract business while studying law under local lawyers. He will focus on civil law and has many friends in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Rabel, Esq
Columbus
J. A. Sommerlatte
Rabel
Texarkana
Our City
Lavaca County
Moravia
Kahn Drug Store
Hallettsville Herald
Primary Election Participation Reminder and Officers List
Do not fail to participate in the democratic primary tomorrow. Remember your poll tax receipt. Presiding officers listed include F T Kehrenkamp Moulton August Krause Oak Grove W H Morrow Hackberry Joe Schwartz Morayia F K Buvek Novohrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Kehrenkamp
Moulton
August Krause
Oak Grove
W. H. Morrow
Hackberry
Joe Schwartz
Morayia
F. K. Buvek
Novohrad
Catholic Ladies Aid Enjoys Crochet and Conversation Meeting
Mrs. Anton Kolar hosted the Catholic Aid Society on July 12 a pleasant afternoon of crocheting tatting and conversation followed by cake and coffee for a long list of members and guests including Mesdames Papacek Boehm Rehmet Kotzebue Fehrenkamp Etlinger Guenther Valenta Anders Knesek Mikulik Tomasko Rehmet Quebedaux Raab Etlinger Bucek Brosch Reindl Oehl and several Kolar families. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs F J Knesek on August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kolar
Catholic Aid Society
Jim Papacek
Ed. Boehm
K. Rehmet
J. J. Kotzebue
Elo Fehrenkamp
R. A. Etlinger
John Guenther
L. Valenta
Oscar Anders
F. J. Knesek
Louis Fehrenkamp
Frank Mikulik
J. Tomasko
Lucas Rehmet
W. Quebedeaux
Frank Raab
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Joe Etlinger
John Bucek
Emma Brosch
John Reindl
Wm. Oehl
Hy. Atgarenkamp
Tracy Guenther
Adela Knesek
Bertha
Clara Oehl
Forty two Club Draws Evening At Mrs Tomasko Home
The Forty two Club met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Tomasko hosting. Four tables were set, eight games played, ending in a three way draw among Mesdames John Brunkenhoefer J W Nachlinger and Elo Fehrenkamp. Brunkenhoefer wore the club pin for the next meeting. cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mesdames L J Valenta Jno Bucek Jno Brunkenhoefer Elo Fehrenkamp Guy Haltom J T Jaeggli A F Kotzebue J J Kotzebue T H Leslie Hy Menetee Wm Tomasko Chas Krause and Misses Elsie Jaeggli Emma Mladenka Adela Knesek and Sophia Krause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tomasko
Mesdames
John Brunkenhoefer
J. W. Nachlinger
Elo Fehrenkamp
Jno
Bucek
Longtime Kentucky teacher retires after 58 years at one school
Cleveland on July 14 reports Miss Bettie A Dutton aged 76 retires as principal of a Kentucky grade school after fifty eight years beginning at age eighteen. She has taught in the same school and educated three generations of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bettie A. Dutton
Kentucky
New Cotton Market Report From Moulton Area
The first bale of new cotton was sold Tuesday by Wenzel Gajer, near Kamen sky six miles from town. Ginned by Kubenka and Son, it weighed 571 pounds and sold to Papacek and Krause for 142 cents a pound. Seed bought by John Mladenko for 16.15 dollars plus a quart of whiskey. Frank Hinci, Kamens ky, delivered a bale Wednesday gin by Moulton Gin and Oil Co. weighing 545 pounds and sold to R Jaeggli and Bro for 13 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel Gajer
Kamensky
Kubenka & Son
Papacek & Krause
John Mladenko
Frank Hinci
Moulton Gin & Oil Co
R. Jaeggli & Bro
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Plans July Picnic
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met on June 13 with Mrs Hy Etlinger and Miss Ella to crochet quilt and embroider. They plan a Sunday School picnic at Hermann Park on July 30 and invited all. Coffee cake and sandwiches were served to numerous members and guests. The next meeting will be August 3 with Mrs O B Hilert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Hy. Etlin-ger
Ella
Hermann Park
Rey
H. A. Heineke
John Janssen
Mina Krause
John Krueger
John Mueller
Fritz Kilert
Meta Henrichs
Louisa Pieper
J. Boehm
Wm. Hillmer
Ernst Kieschnek
G. J. Bohnenkamp
M. Roehm
G. Mueller
W. Stroman
H. Thar
Fred. Krause
Hy. Krueger
Emil Pundt
John Pries
W. H. Koester
Adela Cordes
Elsa Templin
Lillie Etlinger
O. B. Hilert
Press Cor
Permanent Exhibit Building Planned by Flatonia Fair
Flatonia Texas July 15 At a fair association meeting a permanent exhibit building was approved. The 48 by 140 foot structure will house twenty booths for manufacturers and merchants, with a central area for farm products and floral displays. The Commercial Club assists the fair, and the fourth annual fair is expected October 11 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Texas
The
Fair Association
Commercial Club
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Hy Etlinger
The Priscilla Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday July 11 with Mrs Hy Etlinger and daughter Ella. Afternoon refreshments included ice cream and cake. Members present were Mesdames J F Kotzebue Chas Ripple W K Richter George von Lienen Rud Albrecht Guy Haltom J J Kotzebue John Bucek and Miss Adela Knesek. Guests were Mrs KE J Arnim of Shiner and Mrs Hy Krause Press Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Hy. Etlinger
Ella
Mesdames
J. F. Kotzebue
Chas. Ripple
W. K. Richter
George von Lienen
Rud. Albrecht
Guy Haltom
J. J. Kotzebue
John Bucek
Adela Knesek
Ke, J. Arnim of
Shiner
Hy, Krause
Press Cor
Yoakum Wins Blue Ribbon for Patriotism in Texas
Yoakum, Texas on July 15 reports the town holds the blue ribbon for patriotism. Twenty two young men from the city have enlisted in the National Guard under the slogan Your country needs you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
National Guard
Three Ex Governors Seek Texas U S Senate Seats
In Austin on July 14 it was noted that three of the four living ex governors of Texas are candidates for the United States Senate in this election. The named candidates are Charles A. Culberson O B Colquitt and T M Campbell. The fourth ex governor, Joseph D Sayers, lives in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
United States
Charles A. Culberson
O. B. Colquitt
T. M. Campbell
Joseph D. Sayers
Novohrad Rugby? Sunday visits and a big school game
A quiet Saturday rain falls on Novohrad as locals visit relatives from Moulton and Shiner. Novohrad and Scott School teams met at Novohrad with a 27 to 1 win for Novohrad. The July 17 picnic at Novohrad School draws a large crowd amid community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Gernet
Willie
Georg Gertner
Moulton
Hallettsville
Chas. Srubar
Albert
Louis Hohensee
Rudolph Wenske
Mouton
F. J. Kubenka
Kamensky
Emi Gieptner
Novohrad
Scott
Anniversary Honors 68th Birthday at Cook Home
A July 11 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Cook celebrated Mr. Cook’s 68th birthday. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and well wishes. Other notes mention R. M. Curry's 15 day vacation and visits by Curry family and various relatives to Shiner and Bonekey locations. Baby Girl named July 19, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Cook
Cook
R. M. Curry
Dilworth
Shiner
Herman Saur
Hy. W. Flessner
Shiner, Or
Hy. Sonsel
Erwin Sauer
Richard Cook
Bonekey
Hy. Cook
Amalia
Elizabeth
Charlie
Shiner Relatives
Bunjes School Social Roundup July 17 1916
Mrs Fritz Behlen visited with Mrs Boehl on Thursday. Frank Roeder and siblings visited Saturday night with Wm Warnke family. Mr and Mrs Joe Antrich spent weekend at Komensky with relatives. Ed win Rabe and son guests of Mrs F J Roeder. Hilda Priesmeyer and Ed spent Wednesday with Wm Warnke. Sander siblings visited Alyina Sander. Aug Seifert visited Frank and Willie Roeder. July 17 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Behlen
Boehl
Frank Roeder
Emma
Ervin
Wm. Warnke
Joe Antrich
Komensky
Adolph Rabe
Edwin
F. J. Roeder
Hilda Priesmeyer
George Sander
Alma
Alyina Sander
Seifert
Frank
Willie Roeder
Primary Election Set for Saturday July 22
The democratic primary election will be held Saturday July 22. Citizens are urged to exercise their rights and vote in accordance with their convictions at the ballot box.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rexal
Nyal
Ding
Nkamp
Emr Kotzebue
Pecroxor
Pxoxgox
Isthal
Texas Pride
Henry Etlinger
San Antonio Brewing Association
San Antonio, Texas
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
Emma Heimcamp
F. W. Jaeggli
Cuero
Henry
Koester
Ella Krueger
Laveda Looney
Mary Ann Etlinger
Lutheran Church
Catholic Ladies Aid
Senate
Joe Jemelka
Moulton Visite
Willie Pesek
Spen
F. Pesek
Novograd
Old Moulton
Bunjes School
Wm. Neubaur
Emil Neuister
Violet
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