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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
William Goetz a longtime resident of the Green School community died Tuesday June 17 after a rheumatism attack years ago. His body was laid to rest in Shiner cemetery Wednesday at 2 PM. He was about 70 and survives his wife and ten children.
The Moulton Independent School District boarded the Sam and Will Moore Institute with a bond of $2,375.01 to secure free text books under state law. Custodians named are Superintendent C. C. Roeder and school board president A. F. Kotzebue, with books valued around $1,500.
The Eagle expresses gratitude to readers who paid subscriptions since the last report: Miss Emma Roeber of Dilworth, Ernst Bowe of Moulton, Miss Lillie Chaka of Flatonia, Charlee E. Bevan of Moulton, Otto Wieting of Moulton, Ed Lebnert of Shiver, Henry Hoyer of Haliettaville.
Arnim departed for Houston on Tuesday to attend to business affairs. He is expected to return soon as discussions proceed with local contacts.
Mr Fimas Fulkerson and Miss Annie A Fulkerson both of near town were united in marriage Monday Judge August W Janszen tying the nuptial knot. The couple departed Monday afternoon for Walinla Washington where they will reside. The Eagle wishes them a happy married life.
Miss Madeline Goetz of Seguin visits the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond L. Etlinger as a guest, joining in social hospitality and conversation.
Mr Henry Petras of Komensky and Miss Annie Sustr of Oak Grove married at Breslau Catholic church on Tuesday June 17 with Rev Father Benes as celebrant. The Eagle offers best wishes for the newlyweds.
Sunday services at 10 30 a m in Boursville and 8 45 p m English service in Moulton. The pastor promises to answer an important question and everyone is invited.
Miss Stella and Alice Freytag of Flatonia visit their aunt Mrs Laura Valenta. Miss Geneva Freytag returns home from visiting relatives. Mrs Benno Hoppe and daughters Rosalie and Dorothy Lucile return to Yoakum after a pleasant stay. Mrs Robert Preston remains seriously ill at home. Annie Kasper, injured by a mowing machine, is recovering well. George Baur Jr. returns from service in the 90th Division and reports Germany’s food situation. Rainfalls, crop prospects, and local moves are noted. Prof T H Leslie and wife move to Shiner as he takes public school supervision, with good wishes to Moulton readers.
In Lavaca county the tally shows prohibition 678 for and 2 253 against, suffrage 658 for and 2 422 against, governor salary increase 503 for and 2 582 against, home ownership 735 for and 2 330 against. Statewide results indicate mixed margins with Prohibition leading in some areas and broader opposition to suffrage and salary changes.
The Lemond Will Moore Institute to open the 1919 20 scholastic session with a strong faculty after a Wednesday meeting of the board of trustees. New staff includes Prof C C Roeder superintendent from Moulton Miss Helen Rubmann from Shiner principal Miss Stella Mortgenroth from Shiner Miss Grace Hatch from Corpus Christi Miss Ruby Meiners from Moulton Miss Mary Edna Ragsdale from Flatonia and Miss Lou McDonald from Cuero.
Dietrich Onken, a former resident of the Henkhaus neighborhood, died Monday morning at his Nordheim home. Interment followed at the Nordheim cemetery with Rev. Hasskerl presiding. He was eighty years old and survived by his wife and six sons. Friends Henry Schodde and Foor Kram attended the funeral.
The article highlights diversification as a key to profit. Wenzel Gajer earned 122 dollars from a quarter acre of onions and John Pesek made 225 dollars from a half acre of garlic, showing profitable onion and garlic growing in the area.
Miss Hertha Pieper received a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening. Friends gathered at Mr and Mrs William Hilert home then accompanied her to Pieper home. Refreshments and games followed for an enjoyable evening.
Mr and Mrs William Grunewald of Chicago arrived Saturday to spend weeks with Mr and Mrs Albert Kaase and relatives. Grunewald served with the 34 Division in France and returned June 7. He married Myrtle B Dow on June 9 and will live in Chicago.
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