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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
Poem reflecting on the value of dreamers who shape art and life. It praises dreamers as creators of song, stories, sunshine, and hope, imagining a dull world without vision. Authored by William Conroy, dated 7a.
A bouncing baby boy was born on June 6 to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dietschke. They reside in Oak Grove. An old fashioned house dance hosted by John Pilsner and family entertained guests last Saturday with E. J. as a one man band. Oak Grove to host a big dance on June 24 with the Oak Grove band performing.
The report notes very dry conditions on Shiner Route Three with farmers hoping for rain. Several families are listed visiting relatives on Sundays including Machart, Darilek, Miculka, Pustejovsky, Krause, Ermis, Koenig, Meyer, Woehler, Batey, Bevan, Veselka, and Stary. A Dodge touring car was purchased by August Krause, Sr from Yoakum dealer Sam Taylor. A Sunday dance at Henkhaus hall drew 46 tickets. activity dated June 12, 1916.
Mr John Bucek and family left for Galveston Monday Mrs Adolph Pavlas left for Shiner Tuesday to visit relatives Miss Emma Bohnenkamp has returned from a pleasant visit at Alvin Joe Muras returned Tuesday from a visit of several days in Galveston Miss Helen Arnold of Alvin is the guest of Mr and Mrs R B Papacek Mrs Hol Boehm Jr visited relatives and friends in Yoakum last week Prof E L Brice of Scotts school was a pleasant caller at our sanctum Tuesday Edward Boehm returned Monday from a visit to San Antonio Smithville and LaGrange Maurice and Willis Gray of Shiner are the guests of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Jaeggli this week Will Leazer and family of Kerrville are spending the week here visiting relatives and friends Chas Pasatejov sky and A J Pustejovsky and family returned Tuesday from a visit of several days at Runge Tom Shandera Smith Leazar KK W Neskorik and Milton Meiners attended the rural carriers meeting at Hallettsville Sunday Master Edwin Brosch returned to Shiner Tuesday after a pleasant visit with his grandparents Mr and Mrs K Gieptner of Novoh rad Mr and Mrs Ed Studeman Mr and Mrs Jno Buacek Mr and Mrs Guy Haltom and Mrs Kenry Krause were among those who attended the fair at LaGrange last week
The Self Culture Club met with Mrs. Guy Haltom on Saturday, June 3. After a brief business session the club voted to adjourn for the summer. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 9.
Little Miss Allyne Kotzebue hosted a Sunday party on June 11 for her seventh birthday. Many children joined in games and enjoyed cream and cake. Guests included Julia Rehmet Joe Ethel Geraldine Slo vak Willie Viola Franke Biehunke Harvey James Bucek Eddie Valenta Jessie Rehmet Donald Richter and others with family friends in attendance.
The Baursville Frauen Verein gathered Wednesday June 7 with Misses Ida and Minnie Lueke. Members enjoyed crocheting, tatting, embroidery, quilting, coffee, and cake. New member Relena Kaase joined. next meeting set for Wednesday June 28 at Mrs. C. M. Kotzebue.
The Forty two Club entertained Thursday afternoon with nine games across four tables. Mrs Jno Bronkenhoefer retained the club pin from the previous meeting as refreshments of fruit punch and cake were served. Members present included Mrs dames Guy Haltom and others, with guests Mrs W J Krause from Flatonia and Miss Mary Perry from Columbus among the attendees.
The district Staatsverband meeting of the German Roman Catholic group was held in Moulton on Monday under St Josephs Verein auspices with a large attendance from adjoining towns. Addresses were given by Joseph Jakobi of Cibolo president of the Staatsverband Rev Maiser Schulenburg Rev Huebsch Gonzales Rev Forster Meyersville and Rev Zuber Lockhart. Music by Hallettsville and Baursville bands.
Mrs. E. Westerhoff and son Adolph and Mrs. John Baur attended the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas commencement in Bryan this week. The eleventh annual flower and industrial show of the Gesellschaft ran Thursday to Saturday in LaGrange with strong exhibits, large crowds, and a good time for all.
Chicago June 16 Charles Evans Hughes former New York governor and Supreme Court justice was nominated for president by the Republican National Convention by acclamation. Charles Warren Fairbanks Indiana was chosen for vice president. Lodge and Roosevelt received scattered votes. Burkett was considered for second on the ticket before Fairbanks selection. Announcement to follow under committee heads Harding and Borah. Convention adjourned at 2 01 p m.
Mrs. R F Cook was bitten by a copper head while picking cucumbers Tuesday morning. The Filessner family from Shiner spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her. Richard Cook and family from Bonekey visited relatives here. Grandmother Markeeter visited Thursday. Alice Klosel, daughter of Fr Klosel Jr near Shiner, died Friday night at 16 months old. funeral attended by Henry Cook and family. Aug Eilert and Wesley Hall visited Henry A Cook Sunday.
Julius Schultz and Eula Canon married at Shiner on Wednesday evening March 7 by Rev. Jeffries. Schultz, a prosperous Witting businessman, and Canon, daughter of City Marshal J. M. Canon, are praised for their broad circles of friends as The Eagle sends hearty congratulations.
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