Ex Governor Lanham Critically Ill at Home
Ex Governor Lanham is critically ill at his Weatherford home. The notice notes health concerns and location with a terse report.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
Ex Governor Lanham is critically ill at his Weatherford home. The notice notes health concerns and location with a terse report.
William Howard Tarr was officially notified Tuesday of his nomination for president of the United States at the Republican National Convention.
Isidore Strauss of San Antonio estimates this year's cotton output at 14,000,000 bales. The report also covers election results in Shiner and Sweet Home with votes shown for governor attorney general and local options, plus wedding notices and college fund subscriptions in Chappell Hill.
The Democratic primary in Moulton recorded 298 votes with totals for numerous offices. Notable tallies include Sam Sparks for State Treasurer 260, R. T. Milner for Commissioner of Agriculture 269, George F. Burgess for Congress 266, and EF. A. Williams for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 264. Delegates to the county convention were named F. T. Fehrenkamp, E. Studeman, Dr. J. G. Guenther, Judge L. A. Meiners, R. Wiseman, and Aug. G. Mueller.
For governor Campbell 21 Williams 19. For attorney general Wynne 22 Davidson 29. For representative Green 25 Rabb 33. For district attorney Nixon 54 Atkinson 2. For tax assessor Turk 27 Valenta 33. For commissioner of precincts Nos 2 and 6 L Meiners 31 John Kuabena 30.
The partnership between Ad Darilek and Jno Mladenka in a Moulton saloon is dissolved by mutual consent. Darilek buys Mladenka’s interest and will continue the business and collect all debts while paying the firm’s indebtedness. Dated July 13, 1908.
A short farewell note from W. A. Waire thanking friends and patrons for support while in the ginning business near Moulton and expressing hope that continued patronage goes to successor Frank Koenig.
Representative W. E. Rabs and Sheriff A. B. Noble head the slate. Tax collector Steve Bennett and Treasurer A. B. Devall appear. Commissioner for precincts 2 and 6 John Kubena also listed among candidates.
Drs Sheley and Aiken of Hallettsville will be in Moulton on August 2 3 and 4 for all dental services with a full guarantee of satisfaction and affordable prices. Office with Dr J G Guenther. examination free.
Heat and harvest pace the town with corn withering cotton stalled and fruit being stored by housewives. Primary results and precinct outcomes bring fresh names into office while a large barbecue at Dilworth draws hundreds. Baptist Guadalupe church meetings and baptisms proceed as visitors arrive from Austin Uvalde and nearby. Health remains good as residents recount civic festivities and social visits.
Komensky notes warn cotton prospects are weaker than three weeks ago. Local visits include Paul Wenske and family in Shiner and Jno Holik's son’s christening at Praba church. A schoolhouse well was drilled by J R Matula and son of Moulton reaching 205 feet. A county church picnic and a village barbecue draw hundreds from surrounding towns.
Jno Mladenka announces the sale of his interest in the saloon business to his partner Ad Darilek. He thanks patrons for their support and hopes for continued patronage for Mr Darilek.
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