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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
1
Seguin Texas May 25 Forty one automobiles including several large trucks were destroyed by fire at the Maurer Motor Company storage building. The origin is undetermined and gas in some cars caused explosions. Losses run to several thousand dollars. The building, owned by Peter Scheles, was insured for about 1500 dollars.
The group met at Mrs. Anton Grieve's home Thursday afternoon. Five tables were set, five games played. First prize went to Mrs. Casey for a painted bowl. Mrs. Milton Meiners won booby for a card of safety pins. Mrs. John Brunken Hoefer received the Club pin. Refreshments included sandwiches cake and punch.
Mr Adolph Knesek and family were visitors at Harwood on Sunday as local residents noted their presence during the day.
Tax Assessor Henry J. Schorvack of Hallettsville names John G. Konvicka as deputy replacing John Holubec. Holubec will become county auditor starting June 1.
Sam Warren an elderly enslaved man died here Monday night and was buried at Colony above Flatonia on Tuesday. He was 79 years old and leaves his wife and eight children.
Dr. Sam Jaeggli travels to Galveston to attend University of Texas clinics and will remain there until June 7. The visit focuses on clinical sessions and professional development.
The Moulton Cemetery Aid Society will hold its next meeting with Mrs. Fred W. Krause on Wednesday June 4. Mrs. Henry Giesbers and her children from LaGrange visited in Moulton on Tuesday.
H H Rush who supervised the erection of the new Fairbanks Morse engine for the Moulton Light and Ice Company completed his work here and departed for Groesbeck on Monday.
Henry C. Cooper a 26 year old freight brakeman for International and Great Northern Railway Palestine was killed when struck by a passenger train at Rockdale. He was born December 23 1897 and married November 11 1918 to Esther Hull. A two year old daughter survived the couple as flowers and a large funeral service were held in Moulton with ministers from Floresville and Old Moulton officiating.
The Parent Teacher Association hosted a Tuesday evening picnic for Prof. and Mrs. T N Powell and Mr. and Mrs. George Mehner, who will soon leave Moulton. Attendees gathered at the schoolhouse then moved to Safka Place for games, a chicken and salad supper, and a vocal solo by R Preston before dispersing at about ten thirty with fond memories.
Justice of the Peace Ben S. Fisk of San Antonio reportedly has officiated at 9 867 marriages since taking office September 21 1906. Bexar County records show 70 926 marriage licenses issued since 1837.
The Moulton Boy Scouts spent a week’s outing at Primm’s Lake near Smithville after leaving Monday for Flatonia. Prof J E Bludworth, a Moulton High School teacher, joined the group, with H A Menefee driving the trip from Moulton. Members listed include Erwart Raab Donald Richter Oscar Petrash Herbert Pieper Edward Bobur lav Henry Bohnenkamp John Louis Jaeggis Joe Zadradnicek Alex Brankenhoefer and Bi wood Franke Yoakum.
Miss Emily Lockmann left for Galveston Monday. Miss Lena Jansa of Rowena is visiting relatives. Mrs. Chas Krause was in Shiner between trains Monday. Mrs. J W Petrash and son left for Yorktown. Mrs. J W Spear and daughter returned to Flatonia. Miss Grace Preston came back Monday from Houston.
The old Catholic church has been torn down and work on the foundation for the new church has begun. Edwin Knesek's bungalow on West Sec ond and South streets will soon be ready for occupancy. Henry A. Menefee's bungalow on Cockrill avenue and West First Street is nearing completion. The Moulton Light and Ice Company has installed a one hundred horse power Fairbanks Morse engine in addition to two fifty horse power engines of the same type. Joe Etlinger, who resides east of town, is erecting a modern new home.
Miss Esther Hannemann was in Shiner Monday afternoon between trains. Oscar Arnim and his sister Doris Virginia left Sunday for Taylor to visit relatives. Miss Eleanora Petrash returned Monday from a pleasant visit to relatives in Yorktown. Mrs Wm Hrench and two daughters returned Tuesday from visits to relatives at Plum and Taylor.
The piece urges voters to take an active part in the forthcoming primary and support gubernatorial hopefuls who pledge to enforce the law. It notes polls are quiet as the race nears and emphasizes both men and women should vote for principled candidates.
FP W Jaresh of the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Hallettsville was a business visitor in Moulton on Tuesday.
Henry Krause, a produce merchant, was in Kenedy last week testing the curative powers of the mineral wells. Mrs. J. Struve departed for San Antonio Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp. Rev. and Mrs. E. Hammen left for Galveston Monday but turned back at Rosenberg due to heavy rains.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Faltisek of near town visited at Rowena recently Mr Faltisek is very much impressed with that section of Texas
H. E. Olle of Flatonia was a business visitor in Moulton Tuesday. He called at this office and renewed his allegiance to The Eagle.
Victor Herbert renowned American composer and conductor died suddenly at his New York home on Monday. He was 65 years old.
Mr Henry Etlinger and family and Mr Louis Niebuhr and family and Miss Adele Cordes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William C Schmeltekopf at Kyle.
The L. B. Wesselman Stock Company departed Saturday night for Yoakum to perform all week. Leader Mr. Wesselman praises his clean cast and good orchestra. Miss Estella Janszen, daughter of Mr and Mrs August Janszen, won the diamond ring given away by the company.
Hon John Bailey of Cuero longtime state senator announces bid for re election seeking another term.
Wiley Bishop a Lavaca county sheriff candidate and Charles E Munson of Hallettsville visited Moulton last week to meet readers and mingle with the electorate.
Prof. H. K. Williams, longtime Hallettsville superintendent, declines re election and accepts the job as Karnes City schools superintendent, ending a nine year tenure at Hallettsville.
The Moulton Independent School District board elected Prof. B. B. Shore of Bastrop county as superintendent for the ensuing year. Shore comes highly recommended by the University of Texas and others. Prof. T. N. Powell, who had led the district, is leaving on his own accord.
The Schulenburg public school held commencement exercises in the auditorium on Friday night. Prof Sewel of San Marcos delivered the address. Diploma recipients included Alma Greenshield Melba Steinman Gertrude Meyer Victoria Parish Annie Ruhmann Ruth Vogt and Edwin Steinmann.
The PTA held a business meeting in the school auditorium on Friday afternoon. The library will be open to association members and pupils every Friday from 5 to 6 PM. those wanting books should call during that hour.
The Eagle reports seven blocks in Shivers main business section to be paved soon. Property owners on both sides agree to cover one third of the cost while the city covers the remaining two thirds.
Henry Earl Kotzebue, son of Mrs. Erna Kotzebue, injured his right arm last Friday morning when the automobile backfired during a crank attempt.
Merchants Ed Boehm and Sons equip their store with a radio set to receive market reports and news directly for customers, signaling a new era of in-store information access.
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