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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
The notice states the paper is published every Friday dated June 6 1962 and lists a yearly subscription price of 1.00 dollars. It notes entry at the Moulton Texas post office as second class matter.
Crowds gathered in Frelsburg for Corpus Christi Day with church services in the morning and a large dance at night in Darilek and Nachlinger’s hall. The evening featured the Moulton City band and a lively social scene.
Local readers discuss organizing a string band in Milton noting ample material and suitability for indoor dances. The tone favors creating an orchestra and highlights string music as ideal for dancing events.
Voters in Independent School District 24 reject the corporation option by 7 to 74. Trustees chosen include W L Tooley and F T Fehrenkamp with votes ranging from 43 to 83 among 85 total ballots. A two thirds majority would be needed for a special school tax.
Farmers busy in fields fighting grass. Rosa Schroeder elected Queen with brother William as King at a recent feast. A well attended ball lasted until 2 am. Primary election criticized by many. candidates likely unhappy Sunday. Clara Rother of Angel Settlement visited Wied. Wied school vacation and Hills Business diploma noted. E Barring and August Stoeltje returned from Gonzales County land inspection.
Messrs. Gustav Krueger and I. J. Meyer visited the area, as reported in local notes. The brief item records their engagement and departure, reflecting a traveling visit by two identifiable individuals.
Exchanges report Mr. Gus Eidelbach returning from Beaumont and W H Greenshield moving to Yoakum with gin interest. Kerr home fire destroys a prized residence but insurance and many items survive. Other notes include local travels, illness, tax work, cotton receipts for 1901 02 season, and a Walton era fish hatchery release of five cane fish sent to Hallettsville.
The notice proclaims a Democratic county convention in Stalletsville on Monday June 16 1902 at 3 30 pm. Delegates from precincts will elect delegates to the State Convention and instruct for State officers and various congress and judicial conventions. Precinct chairmen are reminded of uniform precinct conventions on Saturday June 14. J C Lamkin Chairman A W Mitchell Secretary.
Last Friday morning in the city, Mr. Neumann loaded boxes at the depot as a train prepared to depart. The horses went wild when the whistle blew. he clung to the bridles but was dragged under a wagon wheel. He was rescued by Henry Kotzebue and taken to Drs. Gray and Guenther for care. he recovered enough to go home by evening. The wagon and horses then caused a brief chase through town until Mr. Kure at his blacksmith shop halted them.
A rural report notes warm rain benefits corn. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Hagens was christened by Rev Kern. Rev Heiser wed Miss Louise Rebert, who will reside in Ellinger. The Gebert baby will be christened today. The writer asks to be informed of Sim’s reception and hopes to meet him.
A movement asks the next legislature to repeal the seming law exemption for Lavaca county. The goal is to prevent the Lavaca river from filling with large gamy fish by ensuring seining in pools such as iron bridge Willow Upper Sycamore Lower Sycamore and Russell pools.
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