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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
2
Mayfest at Witting marked Lavaca county's first May festival with the Moul wn Juvenile band providing music for the occasion. Miss Ida Pundt was elected May Queen and a daytime concert drew praise despite light attendance from threatening weather. The evening dance proved a pleasant close to the celebration.
Advertisements note reasonable local rates for applications. A report mentions Roosevelts unfit running mate and a candid inquiry about Orum and Booker. A Russian Japanese land battle ends in a Japanese victory with 800 Russian and 700 Japanese losses. A 25 cent special school tax proposed. Roosevelt platform criticism in New York and the 1904 campaign plan set for St. Louis on June 6. Joshin Wespon Bailry of Texas loses his voice delaying a speech. The public misses the expected hottest address of the season.
A sheriff in North Texas tried to serve a writ of attachment on a pretty woman. The exchange grew flirtatious with the woman jokingly offering courting instead of court, and the sheriff pressing for formal steps. The quip-filled scene ends with a comic note on matches and marriage.
Washington correspondent notes Bailey of Texas as the loud clear speaker both sides respect for constitutional law. Stenographer Murphy reports he talks rarely more than 100 words a minute yet fills debates with measured gesture and thoughtful delivery. The youngest senator is seen as a future leader in the chamber.
Postmaster J. W. Croweh shows a letter from Texas dated 4 23 04 that mocks gender norms and letters with errors. The writer seeks a German Christian wife under forty with no children and business sense while noting his eight year marriage and desire for a reply.
Hermann Park Verein plans the annual Mayfest on Sunday May 15 1904 for Moulton and nearby residents. A long list of participants is scheduled to depart from the lodge hall at 9 30 with F T Fehrenkamp Henry Keause and others. Prof F P Guenther of Halletts ville will deliver the day’s oration while Juvenile and City bands provide music. The May Queen will be crowned at 4 p m and candidates are invited to participate and speak.
The Gonzales Inquirer reports a Wrightsboro test applying Paris green to 14 rows of cotton. The poison killed boll weevils and other insects across stalks, with many dead weevils found under stalks and plans for a follow up using water first to attract weevils.
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Lavaca county sheriff A B Noble announces his candidacy for re election subject to the White Man's primary rules.
Eugene Turk authorizes The Eagle to announce his candidacy for Lavaca county Tax Assessor. His bid is contingent on the Whig Man’s primary action.
S L Bennett authorizes The Eagle to announce his candidacy for re election as Tax Collector of Lavaca county subject to the White Man s primary action of the party.
Treasurer A B Devall authorizes Tor EacLe election to the office of Treasurer of Lavaca county, subject to the action of the White Man's primary.
Commissioner Emil Giepcner authorizes Tur Eace to announce his candidacy for re election to Precincts 2 and 6 Lavaca County subject to White Man's primary action.
A brief local column notes a beneficial week of rain. Revs Hesse and Roth visit Rev Kern's family. Louis Sehnette spent Sabbath in Shiner. Geo Knippa and daughter Miss Lillie of Uvalde visit relatives and friends in the area. Bon.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute will close on Friday May 27 marking the end of the most successful term. Teachers led by Prof C A Peterson Prof A Markovsky Mrs Leona Kotzebue and Miss Alina Granville are praised for their work and harmony with pupils. The report notes German study was reduced and urges funding for another German teacher. Rev G Stock and wife depart for Germany after serving Wied Baursville Lutheran communities, regretted by many in the county.
The Tinsley jury did not agree and was discharged at noon. Tinsley returned to Gonzales. Next term starts in October. Sixty witnesses were paid from six to thirty dollars each. Will Barnes, jailed fifty years for killing Simon Mitchell, was granted a new trial with bond set at one thousand dollars.
Jno Romberg’s farm was sold to J and Mixs E Romberg with a price range from 40 to 45 dollars per acre. The report notes visits by Mrs Jno Romberg to San Antonio and other local movements including A Kauffmann’s return from Kenedy. A baby christening took place April 17 with Rev Kern officiating and a heavy rain occurred Tuesday.
The ad proclaims Devoe Lead and Zinc paint saves gallons and lasts longer than lead and oil mixes. It promises brighter homes and stronger finances for Moulton residents as proof appears nationwide and soon locally. The question remains how they'll spend the savings.
A sample copy of Tax EnGue invites non subscribers to request their name be added to the subscription list by writing a letter. The notice explains the purpose and procedure for joining.
Judge I. H. Anderson and F. Lueke made a business visit to the county capital on Tuesday. The friendly visit focused on local official affairs and potential economic discussions.
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