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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
1
An eastbound Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio freight train wrecked in Waelder Texas at a gravel deck trestle. Eleven cars piled up after a broken arch bar derailed the 'No 970' train. A tramp on an oil car escaped unharmed, three hoboes fled a box car, crew uninjured, traffic halted about 12 hours.
Frank Koester arrived Monday from Alfred where he had helped transport a carload of cattle. He reports considerable rain throughout that section, affecting farming and travel conditions.
The School Board met Friday evening to set an April election date for four trustees. Prof. T. N. Powell was chosen as judge. Terms for Janszen Boehm Vana and Knape expire May 1. Plans for an addition to the Sam and Will Moore Institute were discussed with no final size decided.
Mrs John Krueger received word of the death of Anita Krueger eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Krueger of Claytonia Idaho The child died February 20 from scarlet fever and pneumonia The Eagle expresses condolence to the bereaved family.
The Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein held its regular meeting with Mrs Otto Urban and attendees enjoying a delightful afternoon. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Emil Schmidt on Tuesday March 6.
August G Mueller transfers 65.4 acres near Henkhaus to Ben Zeis berg for 9319.50. Tom Brom deeds 9.4 acres near Witting to Nick Jurecek for 950. Mrs L Novak sells 196.5 acres 1.5 miles north of town to Frank M Novak for 29475.
Town residents visit relatives and attend events as several travel to Hallettsville Houston Columbus Austin and San Antonio. Miss Clara Templin stays with grandmother Mrs. John Krueger and Shiner plays basketball beating Austin 29 to 21 with May trip to state contest.
The city senior girls basketball team routed the married ladies 70 to 0 Friday afternoon. Mrs Edward Biehunke injured her foot early, with Grace Preston stepping in as substitute. Senior lineup includes Guenther, von Lienen, Biehunko, Reischl, Hillmer, Darilek, Knape. Married ladies feature Baur, Fehrenkamp, Biehunko, Boehm, Koester Jr., Jaeggii.
The Cemetery Aid Society met with Mrs. Ben Mueller on February 7. Refreshments were served. Elected officers for the coming year were Mrs. Henry Krueger president, Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp vice president, Mrs. K. Kieschnik secretary, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue treasurer, and Mrs. Edgar Merrem press reporter. Next meeting with Mrs. William Schroeder on March 7.
Miss Viola Pfeil and Miss Dorothy Pfeil hosted friends Monday for Bill Wilks birthday anniversary. The game 42 provided fun with Sophie Krause winning stationery and Nora Janszen taking the candy prize. Cake sandwiches and cocoa were served.
Frank Sobodena, about six miles northeast of Fla tonia, died at the local hospital Tuesday. He was about 45 years old and survived by his wife and several children. The Eagle extends sympathy to the grieving family.
Lavaca County shows a voting strength of 9 618 with poll taxes paid across precincts: Moulton 926 Oak Grove 189 Novohrad 152 Breslau 201 Moravia 497 Hackberry 380 Shiner 1 404 Hallettsville 1 554. All precincts report a considerable gain over last year.
Miss Sophia Krause left Shi ner Wednesday to visit relatives. Miss Helene Miley returned Sunday from a brief visit to homefolks and friends in Bas trop. Miss Ella Meyer of Swiss Alp arrived in the city Monday to visit her sister Mrs Q F Knape and meet her new nephew.
Culak School notes rain dominates the day and farmers plan corn planting once fields dry. Social items include Miss Rosie Brom visiting sister Mrs Frank Mares and Fritz Eilert visiting the Svoboda home. John Brom returns from Yoakum after visiting daughter Mrs Joe Kasper for about a month. Ella and Hilda Huff visit Rosie Brom.
The Culak boys from near Boursville and the Svoboda boys from Nickel hunted on the Anton Svoboda farm near Nickel Tuesday night last week and captured 58 opossums. The effort saved many chickens.
Austin on February 24 reports a bill by Representatives McDaniel and Stewart to fine $10 to $250 for manufacturing selling or giving away cigarettes and to ban cigarette papers. The measure faults current law restricting sales to minors as inadequate to shield youths from cigarette use.
Bible Study Diags meets Monday at 3 PM with Mrs Powell leading. The program includes song prayer roll call and a devotional on favorite scripture followed by a Romans chapter lesson.
C I Powell representing Aetna Insurance Company spent the latter part of last week in the city handling business. He is the brother of Prof. T N Powell who oversees the Sam and Will Moore Institute.
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