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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
3
The child of Mr and Mrs F Biebanko is recovering rapidly from illness. Ja F A Kubiyek left for Fayette County last Saturday to visit her mother.
Obscure hometown notes express thanks to Dr. Guenther and local figures. Candidates for Lavaca county representative Mr. J D Guenther and Mr. Searcy noted. Depot repaint and request for separate waiting rooms. Advertisements boost Simmons cough syrup and Eacix orders. Balborn baby improving after surgery. Mrs T Hillmer dies. condolences offered. Local travel mentions and thanks to citizens for May Day success.
Ike W. Griffith authorizes the Eagle to announce his bid for Lavaca county sheriff subject to Democratic primary action.
S L Bennett authorizes the local party to announce his candidacy for re election as Tax Collector of Lavaca county subject to the Democratic primaries.
Mr. Joe Koeenaning of near Shin er ordered a sample Eagle and is booked. C. L. Stavinoba expected to win Lauvaca county’s legislative seat. Eucaline claims equal, and G Flensburg of the Equitable Life Insurance Co. returned to Schulenburg after a week’s business. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised as pleasant and beneficial. A F Kotzebue.
A Sunday afternoon cyclone hit Goliad between 4 and 5 o clock, tearing a two block wide by one mile long strip through the western city. The storm lasted only minutes but left over 100 houses totally destroyed in the historic town.
Coupons for free crockery with all cash purchases for dry goods and groceries. Call if not given you at Henry Krause. Mr. G Meyer of Freyburg Texas a leading farmer passed through the city en route to Shiner. Hunt's Cure relieves and cures itching diseases. guaranteed 50 cents. for sale by A I Kotzebue.
FRITZ LUEKE announces himself as an Independent candidate for Justice of the Peace precinct No.6 Lavaga county and seeks support in the November election. Local notes mention rain, crops, May activities, and community folks including Sim. York near Moulton reports boll weevils. local ads promote Simmons Cough Syrup and Green Front dry goods.
Local notes report gatherings at R. Darilek's home and Hilda Baron resuming her school after a four week absence. Items mention visits, upcoming Evergreen School event with music by Moulton City Band, and a ball. Seen are health ads for Prickly Ash Bitters and King’s New Life Pills, plus gear from Buckskin Breeches and Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets.
Hochheim Prairie gun club hosted its annual May feast on May 18 with the Lone Star band from Moulton providing music. Despite rain the crowd arrived, Miss Hulda Menke was named May-queen beside King George Hagens, and a grand ball followed with about 50 couples on the floor. Justice I. H. Anderson officiated at a Friday wedding for Grant Warren and Miss Flamer Davis.
Rates for Epworth League Convention Austin May 20 to 22 and for Annual Tournament in San Antonio May 19 to 22 are listed with excursion fares. Also notes on Grand Lodge K of P Colored in Waco June 9 to 14, and General Conference M E Church South Dallas May 7 to June 6 with sell dates and Sheet No. 1 rates. Plus drought relief shipments to Zapata county from Laredo via Alice and other connections.
A. B. Devalt announces his candidacy for re election as Treasurer of Lavaca County subject to Democratic primary action.
Tax Assessor F. J. Pesek authorizes the re election to the office of Tax Assessor of Lavaca County subject to further terms.
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