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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
2
O F Knape proprietor publishes the weekly paper in Moulton Texas. The issue notes a one dollar annual subscription paid in advance. The paper is entered at the post office as second class matter with offices upstairs in the Bank Building.
In the third week of the second special session the Thirty first legislature did little to boost state resources. Taxpayers paid about 1300 dollars daily amid political skirmishes. Senator Halsey praised the attorney general for actions against Waters Pierce, while Bailey allies countered with further moves. The House assigned 1 068 900 dollars of the fine to bonds due July 1, clashing with the governor who urged bond refunding to lower taxes. Administrations supporters call it a rebuke to the governor.
Reports say Expenses for 127 s LiAee over two years and a 15 cent ad valorem tax rate may replace 6 percent. Session ends May 11 with another probable, unless governor disputes Waters-Pierce fines, bank guarantee laws. Farm and Ranchs offers 1000 in cash prizes for 1909 corn. A Texas meet aims to unite agriculture and industry. Postmasters learn June 1 stamp issues feature Seward portrait replacing polar bear.
In the past month Hallettsville reports thirty six white births and three colored births with one set of twins among the whites. There were fifteen deaths, twelve white. Anita von Rosenberg died at 5 pm aged 13 years 7 months 4 days. Interment was in the city cemetery. Local fire department delegates to the Gainesville state convention will travel free via citizens subscriptions, not railroads, to cover rail fare and expenses.
The Hermann Park Verein invites entrants over fifteen for its May Queen contest. Votes cost five cents each, with the candidate name on the ticket. The contest closes May 20 at 4 p.m. Tickets are sold at A. F. Kotzebue & Bro. The winner receives $10 in gold.
The May 3 1909 Notary Public certification attests the accuracy of the April 28 1909 financial condition for First State Bank of Moulton Texas with assets of 18571581 and deposits including time certificates. officers E Studeman vice president and Jno Bucek cashier declare truthfulness. Other items note lodge meeting, egg shipments, barn fire, and local notices urging Subscriptions to local papers.
Notables noted: Dr Manual Amador Panama’s first president died May 1. Oso and Saya cruisers arrived San Francisco May 1. LaGrange voted 17500 bond issue for school houses. Mullin district approved special school tax. Tennessee bans manufacture and sale of intoxicants. Frankfurt arrives Galveston with 385 passengers. D E Earle Clemson chosen to teach cotton classing at A and M College Texas summer session.
Real estate ad listing several farms west and south of Moulton Lavaca County. Properties include 1663 acre black land farm 94 acres cultivated at 45 per acre with 2000 cash, 170 acre farm 50 acres cultivated at 20 per acre, 80 acre well improved with 55 acres cultivated, 151 acre farm with two houses four wells, 370 acre farm with 175 cultivated and 4 houses, 243 acre well improved with two houses, 220 acre finely improved with five houses and windmill. Also two lots near Lutheran church and Moulton livery stable. Call for particulars.
Native South Seas colored fish will be shown in the Hawaiian building at the Seattle exposition. The major exhibit opens June 1.
A heavy rain and bright lightning fell Wednesday night. Flatonia reports an addition is being built to the creamery and a second churn will operate with the existing one due to high cream intake. The Flatonia creamery is noted as one of the best paying in the state. The piece ends with a question about why Moulton cannot have a creamery.
August Kuehn of the area visited the office to chat printers. Flatonia Texas May 1 Dec oration Day was observed by citizens and several organizations. All Confederate veterans held a reception and dinner at the Leicester hotel then proceeded to the cemetery for exercises and flowers with visitors from Yoakum Shiner Moulton LaGrange and other towns.
In Boursville on May 3 1909 residents note dry weather bulls and cotton business, Theodore Haussler photographed homes for Fort Worth Co operative Realty. Local births and birthdays mark the week as Albert Pelick and family welcome a baby girl while George Gaertner hosts a birthday gathering. Parishioners attend May feast at Witting and locals travel to Kamensky Novohrad Henkhaus and Helmleigh with visits from Haas Ducho Mikulik and others.
Eptror Eade resumes reporting after a several week silence, promising to relay local news and updates from Moulton Route No 2 and surrounding areas.
The Witting May feast was a decided success with Miss Tinnie Stoeltie and Hy Rogge chosen queen and king for the year. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coldewey of Shiner and Mr. and Mrs. D Garbade Jr. of Houston visiting relatives in Moulton area.
A Texas letter from F W Devor & Co asserts Devoe paint uses fewer gallons than rivals. It claims proof by painting half the job with Devoe and the other half with any other paint. The P S notes F T Fehrenkamp sells their paint.
A job applicant waits as a president and manager discuss hiring at $75 monthly. Seeing the candidate calmly smoking a cigarette in the outer office leads to rejection without explanation. Farm and Ranch notes the incident, suggesting similar occurrences by other businesses.
Mr and Mrs V Borum express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who assisted them during the Sunday night fire.
Notice of sale offers a single buggy in good condition for sale. Apply at this office.
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