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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

Page

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Local Visits and Campaign Chats Across Mutual Towns

Mrs Tier of Cuero visited her mother Mrs Gr Buestler and relatives. Henry B Padas of Yoakum campaigned in Moulton for Lavaca County judge. Mr and Mrs J J Jaeggli returned from Marlin where they stayed for Mr Jaeggli’s health. Lillie Krueger and Roosevelt Etlinger went to Kyle to visit Ed Hill family. Allen and Willie Daehne left for Garwood to visit relatives and fish the Colorado River. Mrs Lee Bunting and son Donald and Jennings Studeman returned from Waelder to visit Randolph Kerr family.

Tier of Cuero Gr. Buestler Henry B. Padas Yoakum Lavaca County Moulton Lillie Krueger Roosevelt Etlinger Kyle Ed. Hill Allen Willie Daehne F.J. Daehne Garwood Colorado River Lee Bunting Donald Jennings Studeman Waelder Randolph Kerr

Sunset's Passing In A Poet's Silent Pageant

A reflective poem by William C. Gannett contemplates yesterday's sunset fading over hills and seas. It traces the blaze of color into memory and faith, suggesting the light lingers as a symphony of dusk and hope.

Call for Volunteers Expected in U S War Plans

Washington June 20 The administration weighs a call for 500000 volunteers. Secretary Baker declined comment as news from Pershing HQ awaits. Officials say two paths exist either forceful Mexican action or call on more Mexicans to fight.

Washington Baker Pershing Lansing United States Mexico Carranza General Scott

Mrs Lingnau Reunites With New Ulm Family After Visit

Mrs Lingnau spent several weeks with the family of Mr Jno C Mueller and returned to New Ulm on Wednesday. Mrs E Westerhoff and son Adolph and Mrs John Baur returned Monday from College Station where they attended the commencement of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Westerhoff's son William is a student there.

E. Westerhoff Adolph John Baur College Station Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas

Americanism slogans and a call for community unity

A quotation champions Americanism while proposing Americanism and Community ism as the ideal slogan. The statement emphasizes collective civic spirit and outreach, urging broader inclusion and unity within the community.

Lavaca County Politics in Halted Opposition

Lavaca County Texas candidates nearing re election with only three offices facing challengers Judge P H Green opposed by Henry Paulus for county judge H J Schornack challenges S L Bennet for tax collector and Ed Milukena to succeed A B Devall as county treasurer Four incumbent commissioners seek another term with two facing former commissioners as opponents.

Hallettsville Texas Lavaca County P. H. Green Henry Paulus H. J. Schornack S. l. Bennet Ed. Mikulenka A. B. Devall Asl

Moulton Texan Newspaper Noted for History and Progress

The brief text extols Moulton as home to a clean Texas newspaper, a first brick schoolhouse in Lavaca County, a celebrated local fair, an early Home and School Club, and a vibrant musical organization, praising the town’s culture and people.

Moulton Lavaca County South Texas Earth

Priscilla Club Holds June Meeting with Needlework Group

The Priscilla Club met on Tuesday June 13 with Mrs G J Bohnenkamp hosting. Members enjoyed needlework and refreshments of punch and cake were served to Mesdames Ed Studeman W K Richter F J Guenther A F Kotzebue George von Lienen Rud Albrecht Charles Ripple Ed Boehm Jr John Brunken hoefer William Franke J W Nachlinger and Miss Ella Krue ger.

Priscilla Club G. J. Bohnenkamp Studeman W. K. Richter F. J. Guenther A. F. Kotzebue George von Lienen Rud. Albrecht Charles Ripple Ed. Boehm, Jr John Brunkenhoefer William Franke J. W. Nachlinger Ella Krueger Press Cor

Lands to be sold September 1 by land office official

J. T. Robison, commissioner of the general land office, has sent to the printer a list of lands that will be offered for sale September 1. The list includes about 4300, 660 acres. The lists are free and give further information. Those wanting them may write Mr. Robison now and the list will be forwarded as soon as received from the printer.

J. T. Robison General Land Office Mr. Robison

Mansfield for Congress in Ninth District

The Eagle nominates Judge J. J. Mansfield of Columbus for congressman in the ninth district subject to the Democratic primary. Mansfield has served as Colorado County judge over twenty years and is described as plain honest upright and devoted to his convictions. He is praised for diligence and public trust and urged for fair consideration by readers.

Eagle J. J. Mansfield Columbus Mansfield

Tri County Institute Planned With Local Support

Supts Covey Cochran and Eilers met in Yoakum to organize a tri county institute in September. Gonzales County offers a $300 bonus to host, with Yoakum favored for central location. Three divisions High School Intermediate Primary will feature Dr L Hendersen UT and expert teachers. attendance expected between 350 and 460 teachers.

L. G. Covey DeWitt County S. C. Cochran Gonzales County Eilers Lavaca County Yoakum Gonzales As L. Henderson University of Texas Hallettsville

Mrs Emily F Teel Dies in San Antonio at 78

Mrs Emily F Teel, grandmother of Guy Haltom, died in San Antonio on Wednesday June 14 at age 78. She leaves five children, sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 15 conducted by Rev Elmer R Childs. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery beside her husband Major Trevanian T Teel, a former Confederate soldier in the Val Verde battery. Mr and Mrs Guy Haltom attended the funeral.

Emily F. Teel Guy Haltom San Antonio Elmer R. Childs The Christian Church Odd Fellows Trevanian T. Teel Valverde Battery of Artillery Texas

Political primaries stir voters in Moulton area

In Moulton the forthcoming primary draws strong interest. County Commissioner Jno Ku benta seeks re election against Emil Gieptner of Novohrad and Ernst Pelzel of the city. Judge F W Lueke faces August W Janszen. Four candidates run for public weigher led by incumbent R A Etlinger with challengers Jacob Tomasko Chris Cook and A J Jilek. Constable race includes incumbent Henry F iL Mueller opposing R J C Vogt and W J Papacek.

Jno. Kubena Emil Gieptner Novohrad Ernst Pelzel F. W. Lueke August W. Janszen R. A. Etlinger Jacob Tomasko Chris. Cook A. J. Jilek Henry F. Il. Mueller R.J. C. Vogt W. J. Papacek

Shiner Celebrates Four Day Agricultural and Industrial Fair

Shiner closed a four day agricul tural and industrial fair with immense daily crowds. The event opened with a parade and welcome by Prof. T. J. Ponton and opening address by Will T. Bagby in place of Governor Ferguson. Various bands entertained while 12 751 paid admissions and over 17 000 parade attendees were recorded.

Shiner T. J. Ponton Fair Association Will T. Bagby Hallettsville James E. Ferguson Moulton Shiner Firemen Shiner City Shiner ‘Hobo Yorktown Flatonia Scaulenburg Yoakum Eagle Lake J. J. Mansfield Columbus Haidusek Ila Grange J. W. Ragsdale Geo. Burgess Victoria Georg Schleicher A. B. Davidson Cuero Aug. Haxthausen Houston

Catholic Aid Society Meets with Crochet and Chat

The Catholic Aid Society held a June 14 meeting led by Mrs Jno Guenther with crocheting and conversation. A June 2 bazaar was a success serving cake and cream to a list of ladies and guests. The next gathering is tentatively set for July 5 with Mrs Frank Guenther.

Catholic Aid Society Jno. Guenther K. Pelzel K. Rehmet Hu. Pohler Barbara Nachlinger John Reindl J. J. Kotzebue Jim Papacek L. J. Valenta Robt. Preston Joe Etlinger W. Cordes Louis Fehrenkamp Frank Mikulik Lucas Rehmet W. Quebedeaux Emma Brosch Oehl Annie Schmidt Clara Oehl Mary Goetz Mary Perry Laura Valenta Frank Guenther

Karnes County Stays Wet in Local Option Vote

Karnes City Texas June 17 Karnes County voters chose to keep prohibition in the wet column by 346 votes among 2100 ballots with 877 for and 1223 against. This was the first local option election here in thirteen years since 1903 when 1345 votes were cast and vets won 288.

Karnes City Texas Karnes County

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Sdings Ntestants Annie Arnim Kotzebue Kox Texas Pride Henry Etlinger San Antonio Brewing Association San Antonio, Texas DEVOE F. T. Fehrenkamp Mqul'aon J. J. Jaeggli Marlin Mr. Jaeggli Moulton, Texas Studebaker William C Gannett Lavaca Congress Tri-County Institute the Shiner Fair
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