22 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
The Stratford home in Virginia, birthplace of notable Lee family members including Robert E. Lee, remains a stark English brick landmark. Built in an H shape with rugged brickwork and high chimneys, the house preserves its simple, solid colonial character and historic tombs nearby.
The article describes Stratford a colonial Virginia mansion with two fronts facing formal grounds and river, 18 large rooms, a high brick wall with surviving carved column remnants, four corner outhouses for kitchen servants and offices, and proximity to Yeocomico Episcopal church which marked its bi centennial.
A 1910s style pantry piece discusses glass baskets for dining decor and centerpieces, with advice on serving squash and pumpkin pies. It covers glass fruit service, grapefruit glass novelty, and a pin cushion figurine priced at $10.50. It explains pumpkin preparation, cooking times, spice options, and storage methods.
Negro Sgdi er tells. D C Gray issues a statement regarding the Brownsville outrage.
D C Gray a former Private in Company B Twenty Fifth Infantry provides a full statement to Galveston News reporters. He describes the August 13 1906 raid on Cowenville Texas as not premeditated but sparked by an alleged white man injury in Brownsville. He explains several soldiers volunteered to avenge old wrongs and that the unit later helped cover up the crime.
The tactful girl wins welcome everywhere by self restraint and concern for others. A ready listener, she avoids gossip and family secrets, keeps her own troubles private, and shows interest in companions. Her tact earns warmth in home society and business.
An economical woman explains a thrift practice buying a spool of silk to match a new gown and mend it. If the gown wears out, she purchases another gown to match the remaining silk, saving costs.
A railway man dismisses Mars signal talk and stresses the need to manage block signals on Earth. The exchange frames railway signaling as crucial to operation, linking cosmic musings to practical safety.
A Life magazine quote contrasts a critic asking shame on a person listening to a child’s oaths with a boast that the child is a natural-born sweater, stirring discussion on propriety and humor.
A simple home cleaner recipe uses one third linseed oil turpentine and water. Shake into a bottle to form an emulsion. Rub guitars violins with a cloth damped in the cream then wipe dry and polish with a woolen cloth.
A simple home remedy describes rubbing cold boiled potato on paper for about five minutes to create a strong natural adhesive. The method claims the treated paper will stick as firmly as the best glues.
A Galveston note dated March 18 warns of a fake report and says the writer will quit amid threats. Chief Rowan calls the affair fake regarding the colored workman D. C. Gray, with no matching discharge roster name.
Mr J Head of Dallas representing Britton Bros met local committee from the Board of Trade. The plan to build a cotton mill in La Grange was approved by the committee and is practically certain. Citizens have until March 27 to finalize the decision.
Houston officers report that Joe McNally and Alice Odell appeared before Justice of the Peace McDonald Monday for a preliminary hearing. They were remanded to the sheriff without bond as the grand jury has not yet returned indictments in the Sam Krantz homicide case.
The Pittsburgh area suffered the worst flood in city history with twenty deaths in Allegheny county. Losses include 3 million in steel mill output, 2 million in other industry, 1.837 million in wages, and 2.5 million to industrial plants, totaling 9.377 million. As rivers receded, traffic restarted and streetcar service resumed after water cleared from bridge approaches. downtown submersion covered ten square miles and two fires occurred amid water shortages for firefighting.
Gainesville citizens plan a welcome for Senator Bailey on March 23. Friends report his return to Texas next week and Gainesville reception committees announce a large event with a banquet for Bailey and invited guests from across the state.
Governor Campbell on Saturday afternoon signed the bill granting interurban railways the power of eminent domain. The measure aims to facilitate the Galveston Houston Interurban project.
Ed Irvin, formerly of Gonzales Texas, was killed in a railroad accident at Shreveport Louisiana on Wednesday night. He was a brother of Mrs Czichos of Gonzales and Lonnie Irvin of San Antonio, and was soon to be married to a local young lady.
In Cleburne Texas a Santa Fe passenger train struck four bales of cotton placed on the track near Crowley. Engineer Joe Girard and Fireman L O Freeman were in the cab as the engine 425 plowed through the debris. The engine was covered with cotton and the incident is under investigation.
After a preliminary hearing Friday, Justice J. R. Preston bound James Hendricks over to district court on an attempted criminal assault charge involving a 7 year old girl. Bond was set at 500 dollars.
Victoria Texas announces the interstate inland waterway celebration on the Guadalupe River will be held Thursday April 4. The event is anticipated as the largest of its kind in the region, with executive and subcommittees finalizing plans and a full budget to be released next week. Mayor James A. Baker of W is expected to attend along with several prominent state figures.
New Orleans officials of the Southern Pacific plan to photograph every employee after Rudolph Fink Garner alias Henry I Stewart is charged with a $36,000 cross tie scheme. The photos will be filed for reference to deter future fraud on the railroad.
A harsh wet spell swept Texas with hail and rain from a northern cold front. Strong winds and chilly temperatures followed as residents braced for additional reaction to the winter storm.
A long drought hampered germination across multiple Texas communities including Alleyton Temple Moulton and San Antonio. A cold norther and sporadic rains bring some relief but farmers fear crop losses to frost and inadequate moisture, with corn and gardens especially at risk.
In Austin the Texas Senate saw a fifth floor confrontation Friday afternoon between Senator W. R. Halsey and Houston Post correspondent James Hayes Quarles. Several blows were exchanged before Sergeant at Arms Clem Allen and others separated them. Halsey was struck near the temple and Quarles had his white vest torn. no serious injuries reported.
E A Smith was shot and killed in the yard of Sam Cates on Mason's old ranch in Henderson County near Mohank Tex Friday evening. Cates surrendered to the Sheriff and was bound over on a $1 000 bond to await grand jury action.
Eagle Lake Texas report states Tom Gooden, a resident of Eagle Lake, was convicted in the Columbus district court last Thursday for a crime committed near Ramseys Point in October and sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary.
The two year old son of John Criss living north of Weatherford consumed match heads. Members of the family found him and a physician was summoned but he died before help arrived.
Groveton Texas examining trial for the death of Sam Davis concluded Tuesday. Robert F. Stokes was granted bail set at $2000 by Justice Moore.
The Mexican Roberto Salinas was convicted of criminal assault in the district court last week and sentenced to hang on April 16 in Goliad Texas.
Bastrop Texas report says Elijah Jeanes was seriously cut in a Davis bottom row. as a result eleven Black residents were arrested for gambling. Jeanes remains in precarious condition.
Gertrude Hanison a 20 year old stenographer leaped to her death from a thirteenth floor window ledge at the Traction building on Fifth and Walnut in Cincinnati. Hundreds of spectators witnessed the suicide on Wednesday.
A telegram from Monterey, Mexico to Laredo informs Mr. Reid of a serious accident involving Ellsworth Wiggins, grandson of E. J. Wiggins, at his father's factory with little hope for recovery.
In Anahuac Texas on Sunday evening Walter Patterson a well known Black man was shot twice by another Black man. Three shots were fired Patterson was struck in the neck and elsewhere authorities investigate the motive and suspect.
The western Madison county Farmers Union met in mass meeting at Madison Union Warehouse in Zurch Tex. They perfected the warehouse organization and elected directors to receive bids for erection and confer with Houston & Texas Central and Trinity & Brazos Valley Railways on concessions.
Drizzling rain drenched Bee County on Sunday though the value is estimated at about $10,000 an hour. The slow shower is welcomed for aiding crops and spring grass, despite the general dryness of the region.
San Antonio Texas reports Earnest Smith of the city has been appointed a customs inspector by the Collector of Customs Done. He will report for duty at Eagle Pass at once.
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