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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
1
A flood of local social notes lists visits by Joseph Darilek Bettie Foitik Benno Hoppe and families from Yoakum and Flatonia plus Mrs H Menke Manuel Hranicky and others in Shiner Moulton Yoakum Cuero Gonzales and Gonzales counties including Kuesek Kotzebue Papacek and Rebmet families and Er ine Hajek’s relatives among numerous Sunday and Tuesday calls and travels.
August J. Hobedsee foreman at the local Ford garage returned from a trip to Detroit Michigan where he took a special course at the Ford factory He also visited his sister Mrs Archie A Fobar in Saginaw Michigan He reports the weather extremely cold with temperatures near zero during the stay
The Eagle reports blackleg is prevalent among cattle in this section and is highly infectious. It urges prompt burning of carcasses to prevent spread and protect valuable dairy herds from wipeout.
Frank Ruppel aged 32 of York's Creek neighborhood in Comal county died Monday of last week. Interment was in Geronimo cemetery. He was the son of Prof and Mrs Martin Ruppel formerly of Green school. He leaves his wife and a young daughter along with several sisters and brothers.
Community efforts to curb inflation clash with persistently rising prices as households seek relief. Local analysts note ongoing pressure on groceries energy and housing while programs and proposals seek relief.
The school children of Texas own over 16 million dollars in thrift and war savings stamps, seen as a prudent investment.
Luling becomes the first South Texas city to form a Bailey club marking a new social event in town with plans for a lively gathering. The report notes excitement and a promised hot time in Luling.
Colonel William Rogers Houston, son of General Sam Houston, died in Hugo Oklahoma on March 8 at age 56 and was buried in Dallas.
A creamery was recently installed at Pleasanton and is said to have raised milch cow prices. The report notes a similar creamery at Moulton would greatly benefit the local agricultural area.
Josephus Daniels, former secretary of the navy, declares the United States should join the League of Nations or keep the largest navy in the world. He calls for an incomparable navy league or no league at all.
Figures show turnout at gubernatorial campaign openings for Pat M. Neff in Waxahachie with 400 attendees, E R Thomasson in Gainesvill e with 1,500, Dwight Lewelling in Boyse City with 150, and Joseph Weldon Bailey in Dallas with 8,000 supporters.
The Yoakum Building and Loan Association elected Phillip Welhausen as president and E C Koerth as second vice president with M A Meyer as treasurer F N Cltford as secretary. Board members include Dave Shall J J Juresh R E Herring M C Driscoll and J J Bass. Capital stands at 500000 with plans to finance new homes and speed loan approvals.
Mike Welff of near Oak Grove died Sunday March 14 from influenza pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Father Kopp officiating. He was 21 and survived by his father Charles Welff two sisters and four brothers. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
C A Cobb father of Lucy Belle Cobb dies in Hallettsville Monday March 15 after a brief pneumonia illness. Interment in Hallettsville City Cemetery Tuesday. He was 75 years old. Survived by widow two daughters and one son. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Several musicians in this section express willingness to join a new band organized here. There are enough players to form a first class band and responses are expected in the coming weeks. All players must have good instruments and strong perseverance.
Grandview in Johnson county suffered a disastrous conflagration Sunday afternoon sweeping seven blocks of business houses and about 200 homes in the best residential area. The blaze left about a thousand people homeless with property damage estimated over $1,000,000.
W. T. Miller is president of Continental Oil & Coal Company and K. E. N. Fleury a director from Houston visiting to prepare an oil drill on the Thompson place six miles west of town. Drilling to begin soon, with hopes for a gusher.
The barn of Frank Barta at Komensky burned on Saturday night March 13 destroying the structure and several hundred bushels of corn. The automobile and four bales of cotton were saved. The fire's origin is unknown.
After days at home Sam Jaeggli returned to New Orleans Monday to resume his studies at the Inlane School of Medicine. He will complete his biology studies sometime in May.
The Home and School Club held a Friday meeting at the Sam and Will Moore Institute with many visitors. They plan to compile a Cook Book and solicit advertisements from business men to cover printing costs. Recipes should be sent to the committee on both south and north sides, managed by Mrs Rudolph Jaeggli, Mrs John Mladenko, Mrs George von Lienen, and Mrs Henry Etlinger.
Allis Camp No 142 W O W resolves to honor Sovereign Alex F Kotzebue who died, lifting his loving role as husband and father and honoring him as a devoted community citizen. A copy is to be filed, published, and given to the family. Signed by Smith Leazar, O B Hilert, Geo von Lienen.
Winds rise and a light rain would help corn. Svoboda relatives visit Floresville for a funeral. Joe Svoboda in Floresville with Anton Svoboda family. Roznovsky leaves for Weber for John Cemoch Sr funeral. Pavlica family from West visiting Nickel. Influenza cases in Lang school. Cluiss improves Moulton Gonzales road near Peach Creek. J T Thompson Jr buys a large truck for Nickel store.
Windy days mark Flatonia Route Four as Grace Wood visits relatives. A Saturday gathering at Oscar and Mee Hall honored Grace Wood’s birthday with relatives and friends from Cheapside and nearby towns. Attendance included numerous Johnson, Wood, Fulkerson, Weidel, Helweg, Gray, Hull, Parker, Cluiss, and other local families. March 14, 1920.
A reflective verse argues towns are built by active residents not by fear of others. If everyone works and shares effort, a town can be revived. Personal investment by individuals inspires communal progress and a sense of place.
The Eagle notes readers owe subscription payments since the last report including Henry Schoenfeld of Moulton J A Dietschke of Moulton G L Koller of Weimar John Strieder of Moulton August Lockstedt of Moulton Edwin Hoepfl of Shiver and Jim Hanzel of Knippa.
John Pavelka and Katie Vavra of near Moulton were united in marriage at the Catholic church Monday morning with Rev. Father Kopp as celebrant. The Eagle extends best wishes for a happy long life together.
Rudolph Seidenberger of near Shiner died Tuesday night from influenza and was buried Thursday in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Funeral was from his parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seidenberger. He was 33, married in 1911 to Minnie Haas and leaves six children, six brothers, three sisters, and many relatives.
County Judge P H Green appointed H L Stulken of our city H M Crabb of Seclusion and Frank Kubena of Wied to select jurors for the next term of county court. They began their work yesterday.
The Culak School reports changeable weather with high winds and rain hoped for to help corn and gardens. Influenza cases appear but patients are recovering well. Miss Rosie Brom returned from Sweet Home after visiting sister Mrs. Joe Kasper, who has moved there with family.
Adolph Mueller died Tuesday morning March 16 at the local hospital after a brief influenza illness. Funeral service was held at the Krueger home and interment followed in Shiner City cemetery. He was born near Weimar January 23 1885 and married to Condaisy Hillscher in 1914. He leaves his wife four children one sister and six brothers. The Eagle offers sympathy to the bereaved.
Mr IJ G Koller a prominent Oakland Colorado county farmer married Mrs Lizzie R Fojtek of O Moulton by Judge August W Janszen at his office in Moulton Saturday evening at seven. They will reside on a Oakland farm. The Eagle wishes them happiness.
Dave Kleinsmith sells entire cotton and dry goods stock on Grand Avenue to Herman Cohn of Houston. Kleinsmith to remain in Yoakum. sale occurred Monday at noon after 25 years of continuous business.
The Eagle reports new subscribers since the last list includes G. L. Keller of Weimar Edwin Hoepfi of Shiner and Rev Father Kopp of Moulton increasing readership and support for the paper.
Mrs I Westerhoff hosted Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein on a Wednesday afternoon last week. Members socialized and worked on craft activities while enjoying cake and coffee.
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