Boursville and Surroundings Report Early 1912 Events
A fall from a horse injured Charles Darisek’s collar bone last Thursday. Tilie and Puddie Butschek return home to Oak Grove after visiting Mr. William Boening’s family. Anton Faltisek visited Fiatonia while Joe Lrnch saw friends at Novobrad. A large crowd enjoyed a dance at Moulton opera house last Saturday night. Edwin Boening week in Shiner. Joe Kubena of Moultor visited here Sunday. Rudie Vogt visited Praha on Monday. Henry F. L. Mueller of Moultor bought cattle Monday. June 19 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darisek
Tilie
Puddie Butschek
Oak Grove
William Boening
Anton Faltisek
Fiatonia
Joe Lrnch
Novobrad
Moulton
Edwin Boening
Shiner
Joe Kubena
Moultor
Rudie Vogt
Praha
Henry F. L. Mueller
Miss May Washburn Guest in City From Halletsville
Miss May Washburn of Halletsville stayed in the city Tuesday and Wednesday as a guest of Mr and Mrs E Studeman. She will teach at the Novohrad school next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Washburn
Hallettsville
City
E. Studeman
Miss Washburn
Novohrad
Kaiser Opens Box Ball Alley in Frank Wagner Building
Charles Kaiser of Yoakum opens a box ball alley on Cockrll Avenue in the Frank Wagner building and invites friends to visit and be part of the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kaiser
Yoakum
Frank Wagner
Cockrll Avenue
Governor candidates and fairs dominate Texas headlines
Reports show W F Ramsey of Cleburne pursuing the governorship while Gov Colquitt campaigns in North Texas. The Dallas state fair runs October 12 to 27 and Galveston hosts the cotton carnival August 8 to 18. UT summer sessions open with around 800 students as Be county votes July 1 local option.
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Dallas
Galveston
W. F. Ramsey
Cleburne
South Texas
Missouri
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Danbury
Brazoria
O. B. Colquitt
Texas
University of Texas Summer School
Summer Normal
Austin
Bee County
Floy Purguson
Jourdanton
Attend the Moulton Agricultural and Industrial Fair
The Moulton Fair Association prepares for the second Agricultural and Industrial Fair to be held over four days next week. Carpenters build booths and stalls as judges from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas assess livestock and products. The fair promises a comprehensive display of regional farm goods, needlework, and machinery, with an emphasis on education and community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Fair Association
J. H. McLeod
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
South Texas
Moulton
Fair Association
Houston election ordered for bonds to fund 2.65 million dollars
An election is ordered for July gth to vote on bonds totaling 2 650 000 dollars for municipal improvement. Laredo reports 600 Mexican laborers to harvest east Texas peaches. Caldwell ships first potatoes of the season on the 4th with expected heavy yields. Cuero forms Young Men's Business League aligned with the commercial club. Llano attracts Northern capitalists to asbestos deposits near Crab Apple Creek with shaft work to begin. Orange pecan growers expect record yield as young nuts bend trees.
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Houston
Laredo
Texas
Caldwell
Cuero
Llano
Crab-Apple Creek
Sunlit Town life radiates calm and harmony
A vivid description portrays a lively town where sunlight and everyday scenes convey a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere. The piece emphasizes gentle rhythms, friendly residents, and a sense of community beneath bright skies.
Moulton Texas Promotes Its Clean Busy City
The message touts Moulton as the neatest cleanest busiest biggest little city in South Texas inviting visitors to come next week and see for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
South
Texas
Morris Sheppard and Jake Wolters to debate in Athens
Morris Sheppard will meet Jake Wolters in a joint debate at Athens next Monday. The rival is described as a stronger challenger, setting up a competitive exchange between the two.
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Morris Sheppard
Jake Wolters
Athens
Jake
Morris
Agricultural fairs strive to unite best flock and field
The article states that the aim of agricultural fairs is to gather top livestock and produce, showcase skilled crafts, and foster friendly competition for mutual improvement among participants.
Agricultural and Industrial Fair Invites South Texas Writers
The Eagle invites quill pushers of South Texas to attend the agricultural and industrial fair in Moulton from June 25 to 28. A good time is assured for all attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
South Texas
Moulton
Texas farm property shows enormous increase
Texas farm property value rose 151 percent from 1900 to 1910, reaching 2,218,645,000 dollars, while U S farm property climbed 100 percent to a national total, according to a census report by the Department of Commerce and Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Texas
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lavaca County Democratic Primary Sees Limited Opposition
In Hallettsville Texas on June 15 most county officers face no opposition besides county surveyor H H Russell. Emil Pesek withdrew from tax assessor race leaving the incumbent unchallenged. Socialists nominate candidates for several offices in the upcoming general election.
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Hallettsville
Texas
H. H. Russell
Emil Pesek
Smithville Visitors LouHirscher and Leona Tour City
Louis Hirscher and his daughter Miss Leona of Smithville visited relatives and friends in the city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hirscher
Leona
Smithville
Corpus Christi visitors Elo Meyer and James Konjakovsky
Mrs Elo Meyer and her brother James Lee Konjakovsky of Corpus Christi are in the city since Saturday visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Meyer
James Lee Konjakovsky
Corpus Christi
Residing in Sabinal Seeks Uvalde County Tax Assessor Post
Gus Arnim, formerly of Moulton and now in Sabinal, announces candidacy for Uvalde County tax assessor. He says he would make a fine assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Arnim
Moulton
Sabinal
Uvalde County
Gus
Miller sells home to Mrs. Jaroszewski for 2700 dollars
C H Miller sold his home to Mrs E Jaroszewski for 2700 dollars. Miller and his family and Mrs Mabel Angle will move to Linton, leaving many friends in regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Miller
E. Jaroszewski
Llano High names Prof. W H Korges as principal
Prof W H Korges son of Mr and Mrs G Korges of Witting has accepted the principalship of Llano High School affiliated with the University of Texas He will teach science and mathematics Prof Korges is in Austin attending the summer session of the State University
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W. H. Korges
G. Korges
Witting
San Felipe
Seasion
Llano High School
University of Texas
Korges
Austin
State University
Missouri Oklahoma Gulf Railway bonds approved for Denison line
The railroad commission approves a 350000 construction bond for a ten mile Denison line to the state line. The line has operated since October 1 1910 and bonds cover construction costs. Northeast Texas Fair in Pittsburg on November 4 draws record attention as businessmen organize excursions for visits to nearby sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Railroad Commission
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Company
Denison
Pittsburg
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Lee Re Reks
Tex
Isf
Mangel Wurtzel
Secretary Fair Association
Arias
Boursville
Epior
San Antonio
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Emil Seidel
Chicago
Elihu Root
New York
Taft
Industrial Notes
Lavaca County
Baldwin
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Watkin
U. S. Patent Office
McPhail
Boston
Hendel
Marian
Gabler
Kroeger
Will A. Watkin CO
Dallas, Texas
Flatonia, Texas
Flatonia
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