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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
1
A mask dance at Herkhaus hall drew 255 tickets sold with over thirty in costume. Unmasking occurred about nine with prizes to Tonie Kusak Mary Schacherl Annie Schacherl Christine Neigebuauer John Meyer. Judges were Wm. Woehbler Anton Jilek and A J Pustejovsky. Sport. February 20 1917.
The Moulton Independent School District held a special meeting chaired by A F Kotzebue. A census enumerator Tom J Shandera was appointed and an April 7 election set to raise the special tax from 10 to 25 cents per hundred and to elect four trustees. Trustees A F Kotzebue J G Bohnerkamp J T Jaeggli and O F Knape have terms expiring. Prof T H Leslie presiding officer for the election and Prof W E Parr and Oswald Buescher chosen to arrange a school for colored children.
Mrs Elizabeth Hull widow of John Hull died at John Parkers home on February 21 after a lingering illness. She was 84 years 1 month 23 days old born December 29 1833 in North Carolina. She moved to Texas in 1856 and settled at Old Moulton. Survived by eleven children Frank Joe Lon Jeff Lee Tom Jim Bob Hull and daughters Ann Gray Fannie Leazar Mollie Parker. Funeral held at Old Moulton Cemetery with Rev Manning officiating.
Miss Frances Batey of San Antonio arrived in the city Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Hermann Bar were in Yoakum Monday to attend the marriage of Mr William Jaeger to Mrs Henry Witte, sister of Mrs Ihar.
Gonzales Texas February 19 The second large real estate deal this week in Gonzales County closed when J W Z V and P I Nixon sold 468 acres of valley land at Ottine for 26000 dollars. The purchasers are a group of farmers from that part of the county.
Leesville visitors and guests in Shiner are listed among readings of weekly town life. Mrs. Janssen recovers from pneumonia while Mrs. Albrecht heals after surgery at Dr. Guenther hospital. Rev H A Heineke to conduct English Lutheran service Sunday evening inviting all readers.
In Hallettsville Texas on a Sunday afternoon Miss Kittie Nolay sustained a broken arm and shoulder dislocation when a car owned by Mollert and driven by him went off a steep hill, overturning down a 15 foot embankment. Mrs Mollert and two children escaped. Mollert and Nolan were injured.
A Texas Hallettsville school note honors Lavaca County trustees with long service. A certificate of merit named Roll of Honor recognizes 30 years of trusteeship and unselfish devotion to duty.
Farmers in this section are busy planting corn as weather stays favorable. Families and neighbors mingle with visits to Shiner Komensky Praha Baursville and Flatonia. Social events include gatherings at Louis Schacher’s Home and multiple family visits among the Cooks Moellers and Kleosels. February 16 1917 and February 26 1917 entries record community life and health wishes for a sick relative.
A notice lists trustees with ten or more years of service eligible for a merit certificate. Fifteen years or more merited trustees may claim anytime. others may be considered if they have driven improvements quickly. Names and years shown include H. B. Greive 24 Frank Jurena 22 Joseph Vanek 8 John Fojtik 16 C. H. Thompson 16 Ernest C. Rother 15 Frank Brosch 12 Frank Hrock 11 Joseph Bures 11 F. J. Slanina 11 Fritz Sander 10 J. W. Janak ro M. S. Hagan 10 A. F. Dyer 10 Albert Pohl 10 H. M. Crabb 10 George Stratmann 10.
In Hallettsville Texas the defendants Davis Thomas and Ella Thomas jailed for the death of their father Joe Thomas have waived an examining trial. The district court is to convene March 12.
The Commissioners' Court fixed the ex-officio fees for 1917. County Judge receives 1000 dollars, Sheriff 500 dollars, District Clerk 600 dollars.
Secretary Daniels announced contracts for 14 inch armor piercing shells totaling 14 200 with Midvate Steel Crucible Steel and Washington Steel and Ordnance. Hadfields of England held a cheaper bid, but British policy blocked award. Government saves about 447 000 despite higher American bids. Army and Navy bills expand to near 500 million and beyond. preparedness drives funding. Prohibition debate continues with Sheppard and Reed amendments and constitutional discussion. Frank Andrews visited Washington en route from New York.
The Self-Culture Club met with Mrs. E Studeman and Mrs. R Jaeggli as leader on a Saturday February 24. The program included Ballad Characteristics in the Douglas Tragedy How the Folk Ballads were composed and readings of The Two Sisters The Robin Hood Ballad Sir Patrick Spens and poems by Erna Guenther and Bonnie George Campbell. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Guy Haltom's with Mrs Haltom as leader.
Mr William Jaeger of Shiner and Mrs Henry Witte of Yoakum united in marriage at the Lutheran church in Yoakum Monday morning at eleven oclock Reverend Mr Woltsdorf officiated. The newlyweds left for San Antonio and Austin to spend their honeymoon with best wishes from the Eagle.
The home of Mr and Mrs Konstant Rehmet hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday party for their daughters Cegelia and Julia on February 18. Many children attended and played games while refreshments of cake sandwiches coffee and cocoa were served.
Mr. M. W. Hoff and family relocate to Lovington New Mexico where they will reside in the future. They have many friends there who wish them well in their new home.
The Moulton High School Literary Society held its regular meeting on Friday February 23 1917 with Allen Daehne presiding. Bertha Papa cek acted as temporary secretary after the secretary was absent. Readings including Recitation Dialogue Reading the News and Life of Washington were performed by Kathleen Preston Minnie Pundt Roosevelt Etlinger Wesley Hall Lillian Jaeggli August Krause Anita Richter Tillie Butschek and others. The meeting adjourned with Reporter noted.
Sheriff Jesse Farris of Cuero Constable H RF Mueller of Moulton and T J Haynes of Nordheim arrested three Mexican men Jesus Patina Roman Heil and Perdrico Jimenez last Thursday for the theft of two horses six miles below Nordheim Dewitt County One horse was recovered near Moravia and the other near Muldoon Heil is said to belong to an old horse-thief ring All three were jailed in Cuero
J T Jaeggli longtime Moulton school board member and secretary states he will not seek reelection due to business demands. He notes his full-time commitment requires his attention away from board duties.
Hallettsville city campaign opens with Paul Fertsch announced as candidate for City Attorney. Rumors suggest additional aspirants may seek the office.
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