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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
1
Superintendent R J Tighe issues a decree at El Paso High School regulating graduation attire for female students. Dresses must cost no more than two dollars, affecting student apparel for the ceremony.
The Forty-first Annual State Convention of Sunday school workers from all denominations will convene in Austin on March 31 and April 1 to discuss plans, programs, and collaboration.
In a 52 to 56 vote the house defeated a measure to elect county superintendents of schools by the county board of trustees.
Census figures show the 1914 cotton crop at 16,102,143 bales, a record and up 409,442 from the prior great crop. Texas yielded 4,584,933 bales in the past year.
Judge James G Barbee county commissioner and former county judge of Wharton county died at his Wharton home on March 17. Born in Houston county in 1852 he was interred at Crockett.
Mrs Eliza Wallace mother of Mrs James E Furgeson wife of the governor died at her Belt area home on March 17 from pneumonia. Both Governor and Mrs Ferguson were at her side at the end. She was 74 years old.
Superintendent W. D. Notlet endorses dresses for this year’s graduates. Girls will wear cotton gowns, each dress hand made and hand-embroidered, with a maximum cost of five dollars.
John Compere Lattimore a longtime Waco educator died March 17 from injuries after being struck by a car while bicycling He served twenty seven years in Waco schools including ten years on Baylor University faculty and seventeen years as Superintendent He was 52 and survived by his wife and four children.
The battleship Pennsylvania was launched at New Port News Virginia on March 16 with Miss Elizabeth Kolb of Germantown christening the ship by breaking a bottle of champagne. It displaces 31,400 tons and will carry 65 officers 863 enlisted men and 74 marines. Its length is 680 feet breadth 97 12 feet and cost 13 million dollars. Armament includes twelve 14 inch guns four submerged torpedo tubes twenty two 5 inch guns two 1 pounders two 3 inch field pieces and two 360 caliber machine guns.
The Grand Jury reports 9 felonies and 2 misdemeanors indicted while noting county law violations decline. They commend jail and poor farm care, cite poor roads including a dangerous iron bridge over the Navidad River, and urge road overseer audits and a finance committee. Foreman H. J. Strunk submits thanks to district and county attorneys.
Governor Spry of Utah vetoes the statewide prohibition bill signaling continued public debate over alcohol controls. The move highlights ongoing conflict between state legislators and the executive branch during the era of temperance policy.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association will lecture in San Antonio on Sunday March 28 at 3 p.m. The event will take place at Beethoven Hall.
The Alabama legislature passed an anti liquor shipping measure restricting receipt to one quart per month but the statute was ruled unconstitutional. The decision centers on limits placed on alcohol shipments and enforcement by state authorities.
The cornerstone of the new American Red Cross Building, a memorial to Civil War women, will be laid in Washington on Saturday March 27 with participation by President Wilson and former President Taft.
Poem by James J. Montague about childhood dreams of future voyages and battles. It imagines growing up to find wisdom and strength, then aging and looking back from the Country of War, with hopes and yearning for a later Some Day.
Two Bennet children aged 7 and 9 wandered from home Thursday afternoon and entered Cedar Mountain pasture in Seguin Texas. They were lost until 16 o clock the next morning, found in good spirits after sheltering in a small pasture house.
The Eagle lists fresh Klour from Boehm and Sons R Jaeggli and Bro spring goods Hy J Koester hats and dress goods Kotzebue's Drugstore Raster goods Lucas Rehmer cultivators A Hentschel rubber heels Ford cars Henry Kuinger Moving pictures at the Opera House.
February figures for Texas show 2,836 births and 1,503 deaths. Tuberculosis of the lungs and pneumonia each caused 169 deaths, and 240 percent of the deaths were infants under one year old.
Misses Margaret Malone Ethel Simmons and Alice George of Denton May Shower Clifton Genevieve Smith of Floresville and Ruth Kline of Seabrook prize winners in the annual contest of the Sons of Hermann Their prizes total 150 dollars
The thirty fourth legislature adjourned Saturday afternoon. Governor Ferguson is expected to call an extraordinary session for April 29. A total of 1208 bills were introduced with 254 sent to the governor. Seven joint resolutions proposing constitutional amendments were adopted. The session cost about $125,000, or $477 per day.
A set of ten editorial tips on proper reporting conduct. Emphasizes full names, dates, proper grammar, avoiding nicknames, and including sender and origin. Advises correcting errors, avoiding libel, and inspecting published items for needed changes.
The undersigned merchants announce daily closing at 6:30 p m from April 5 to August 1 excluding Saturdays. Names listed include Rod Jaeggli & Bro G A Baur O B Kilert W H Koester & Co Biebunko Lucas Rehmet Ed Boehm & Sons R B Papacek Hy J Koester F Krenek F T Fehrenkamp Joe Biehunko F J Knesek & Son W F Ochi Jacob Cinadr.
Sunday visits highlighted by Mr and Mrs Fritz Sander with George Sander's family. Emil Quast of Yoakum and Frank Targac joined Emil Neuiszen’s family. Also listed are Kasper, Amos Sander, Emma Sander, Tillie Proschko, Mary Proschko, Joe Proschko, Wm Warpke, Gehard Henrich, Frank Pavlicek from Henkhaus, Andrew Janca and family, Willie and John Roeder with Anton and Emil Novak, Gus Koether from San Antonio, and Reinhard Dreyer visiting from Lynn County. Violet. March 24, 1915.
The Forty two Club and invited guests enjoyed a Saturday afternoon gaming session arranged by Mrs. A. F. Kotzebue. Four tables hosted seven spirited games with Mrs. J. J. Kotzebue winning the club pin while Miss Lillian Cummins and Mrs. Chas. Thompson sang for the guests. Refreshments of a salad course stuffed dates and tes were served to a long list of attendees including Mesdames J. J. Kotzebue Elo C. Fehrenkamp T. H. Leslie W. E. Parr J. T. Jaeggli Jno. Brunkenh veter V. Rehmet Ed. Studeman Jno. Bucek Chas. Thompson Misses Elsie Jaeggli Zou Urquhart Lillian Cummins Edna Minnie Cooper and Leila Horne.
Young actors rehearse the Heart of a Hero for the volunteer fire department benefit. Performances aim to be ready in about two weeks with an announcement of the date coming next week.
Mrs L Valenta and her daughter Miss Laura visited in Shiner by sweep trains Saturday.
Mrs. R B Papacek returns from Yoakum after visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Edmund Meyer returns from Lexington after visiting her sister Mrs John McCann. Mr Benno Hoppe and family and Mr Lowien and family from Smithville visit the city. F Guenther Sr Frank Bross mann Mrs Ferdinand Kloesel and son Herbert of Schulenburg in city last week. F T Fehrenkamp and J R Matula return from Halles ville after grand jury duty. grand jury adjourns. A baby girl born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Herman Chemnitz near Flatonia. congratulations extended. Hermann H Schultz, Witting merchant, visits city for business and pleasure. many friends greet him.
District Judge Kennon suspended civil hearings for a week due to sparse civil business and absent attorneys. Jurors were released. attorneys including J W Ragdale and W T Bagby agreed to continue civil cases to the next term. Several criminal cases and indictments are set for later dates with bonds posted, including a murder case and forgery, plus receiverships and divorces noted.
In Shiner Texas a $200000 road bond vote was defeated by five votes short of two thirds. A total of 471 voted yes and 238 voted no. If canvass declares defeat, another election will be arranged.
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