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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
A collage of items from Texas papers notes Roosevelt’s Panama plans, a baying for civic participation, the lock canal decision, crop droughts, ship arrivals near Galveston, and weather shocks. It cites Bailey and Colquitt in party fights, voter tax issues, and a humor note on habit from a Nordheim tale.
Early Sunday a large group from Moulton rode the 6 30 a m excursion train to New Braunfels with about 100 passengers on the trip. The round trip ended without incident as the train returned at 12 30 a m Monday. New Braunfels known as Klein Deutschland sits 50 miles from Austin and 30 from San Antonio along the I G N and M K T railways. The Comal river supplies mills and a park named Landa’s park draws crowds each Sunday for boating dancing and leisure.
The American Express Company orders its agents to stop receiving C O D liquor shipments into local option counties and precincts. Supporters say this curbs adulterated liquor, aiding temperance, while critics note Texas wholesalers ship much whiskey to these areas. A Mississippi federal court decision backs the move.
Lavaca county board of equalization directs Wells Fargo Express from 500 to 1355 dollars per mile increases for Western Union Telegraph from 3677 to 65045 and for railroad from 7800 to 12500 per mile. Intangible assets set at 7144 for Wells Fargo, 4662 for Western Union, 3295 per mile for railroad, on about sixty miles. Miss Minna Wall travels to Yoakum Tuesday to visit friends.
Edna Texas June 23 Our indefatigable Capt Bill McDonald scored again today by landing Greta Deggs in jail on charge of complicity with Felix Powell and Monk Gibson in the murder of the Conditt family last September The Captain says he is sure of his ability to make a case against the three Powell and Deggs in jail here and Gibson at San Antonio The time for examining trials in the case of the two former has not been fixed.
The article explains that the initial R on prescriptions comes from the Latin word recipe meaning take. The dot over the tail denotes love, linked to Jupiter, symbolizing authority. Thus the sign reads By Jupiter take this.
Prof. F. P. Guenther reports Lavaca county scholastic census totals 6,900, up 356 from last year. White 2,843 males and 2,825 females. colored 678 males and 649 females. Four feeble minded and one deaf and dumb noted. Local levies fund schools. county schools prosper.
The eastbound passenger train now arrives in Moulton at 12 15 PM instead of 11 53 AM. The new schedule took effect Sunday June 24. A jolly crowd gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Jos Heinrich. Elegant refreshments such as ice cream and sweet cakes were served in liberal quantities. Attendees report a most enjoyable time.
The Nickle News reports dry hot weather hurting corn while cotton does fair, boll weevils active, and melons ripening in a limited crop. Picnic scenes at Reinhart lake and Denton creek are described with ample food and lemonade. A local Baptist minister failed to keep an appointment, and families plan a fishing trip to the Perdernales in Blanco county. The note ends with the death of infant Maude Elizabeth White, age 2 months 10 days, and condolences to her parents in a reflective obituary from Lone Star.
Swiss Alp Texas residents report corn to be short due to dry hot weather while cotton and fruit do well. Weevils are plentiful but caused little damage. Henry Rouxch travels to Wilbarger to harvest wheat and Louis Jochen buys Strobel homestead at 43 per acre. L Schuette sells farm and moves to 640 acres in Wilbarger. Local gatherings celebrate birthdays at Knape home with Swiss Alp brass band. Cor.
Skeleton of a mastodon unearthed at McDowell station on the Brazos River by C. Cleckler after a riverbank cave-in. A twelve inch tooth and three foot thick backbone are petrified, with the bones on display in the city.
A and A P Bates lists round trip fares for the Permanent Presbyterian State Encampment at Westminster Kerrville July 4 to 18 1906 with sale dates July 2 8 and 11 and return by July 20. Baptist Young People's encampment at Palacios Texas July 3 to 12 1906 at one fare plus one dollar round trip with sale July 2 and 3 and limit July 14. Grand Water Carnival at Rockport Texas July 12 to 14 1906 with round trip tickets on sale July 11 and limit July 16 fare 2 50. No child reductions.
The article lists conduct rules urging respect for beliefs, avoiding levity in worship, withholding judgment, defending the absent, avoiding political or religious disputes, and modest self-display. It notes Mrs. N. Wilson and children returning Saturday from a visit to Rockdale.
The record lists state officers Governor Lieut Governor Attorney General and others including Land Commissioner and Railroad Commission. It then names Representatives Senators District Officers and County Officers such as County Judge, Clerk, Attorney, Tax Assessor and Collector, Supt of Schools and Commissioners with precinct allocations and a Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6.
Rev. L. Uhlmann of the Moulton and Baursville Lutheran churches requests insertion of services on Nacchaten Sonntag 1. July and after Trinity in Wharton. Baursville church service follows the German liturgical calendar.
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