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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
1
The passage urges selection of capable builders in state government to construct strong arches for the machinery of Twentieth Century civilization and to establish Texas as a birthplace of global progress, citing Phoenician shipbuilding as a precedent for innovation and mass construction.
Community members urged to back schools and teachers, avoid grumbling, and report faults first to educators then trustees. A healthy school reflects the community and prevents rows that harm students. Matagorda County will vote on a drainage bond issue soon.
Col J F Wolters of Houston and R R Smith of Atascosa county met at the St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio during the campaign. The exchange was informal with each praising the other for future service. Wolters will address the Spanish War Veterans at the fair on November 12 and speak on German American Day at the Waco Cotton Palace.
Hallettsville Texas November 7 a grand jury reassembled and returned a new indictment against George Foley charged with murdering Frank Kubiana last September. The case is set for trial on the 14th. The special grand jury appeared yesterday and was discharged. The first indictment was declared detective.
Industrial notes report Houston Heights voters approved issuing 180000 permanent paying bonds while Cameron County sold 204500 in district 1 drainage bonds. Pecos to hold a 30000 sewer bonds election. Toyah Valley to fund a 200000 irrigation dam. Texas Company to build an oil pipeline Electra to Dallas.
Mr Rudolph Haas and Miss Annie Selzer were married at the Catholic church in Moulton Tuesday morning with Rev Forster officiating. After the ceremony they hosted a dinner at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Jos Selzer. We extend sympathy for the Moeller infant’s death and burial at Moulton Catholic cemetery.
Tax Collector Steve Bennett and Deputy Emil Pesek completed a county tour and are finalizing the October rolls. In nineteen days totaling 28 382 17, the distributions include state ad valorem 6103 84 state school 8136 32 county ad valorem 9763 31 special school district taxes 1841 95 and about 1450 poll taxes. The October last year total was 24424 70.
The South Texas Poultry and Pet Stock Association stages the fifteenth annual breeders show in Houston November 13 to 18 during the No-tsu-oh carnival. Top birds from across Texas compete for ten silver cups cash prizes of 10 15 and 25 and gold band honors for winning birds, with numerous additional awards promised.
On November 11 Henderson County voters will choose to issue bonds amounting to $150,000 for the construction of roads.
A large crowd gathered Friday evening at Mrs. G. Muellers home to surprise Miss Bertha Mueller on her eighteenth birthday anniversary. The event was enjoyed by all attendees. Religious services were held Sunday and two children were christened. Edna Rahmanis visited relatives and friends in Shiner over the weekend. William Freye returned from a business trip to Stockdale. Professor Schonvogel owns a fine buggy horse purchased from a Houston party. Our band is progressing, and the group played at the Schultz home Saturday night.
Tuesday morning at the Catholic church Rudulph Haas and Annie Selzer united in marriage with Rev. Forster presiding. Relatives and friends attended the ceremony then joined a dinner at Joseph Selzer’s home in Oak Grove. Dancing followed with Ben Zeisberg providing music as the couple begins married life.
The Moulton Home and School Club will meet Friday November 10 at 4 PM at the Sam and Will Moore Institute. The program features music by Mesdames Miller and Angle, readings by primary pupils, a song by Miss Della Boehm and Mrs St Kotzebue, and a dramatization of The Three Pig Brothers.
Francisco I Madero was sworn in as president of Mexico on Monday morning marking a peaceful transfer of power. The ceremony established his administration and set goals for democratic reforms and social change.
C P Rodgers arrived in Pasadena Colorado after leaving New York on September 17. The voyage covered 4231 miles with a total flight time of 4924 minutes.
Miss Carrie Valenta organized a Halloween party for younger residents on October 31 at Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wellhansen home under Epworth League invitations. Guests wore masks, enjoyed contests, and refreshments after dimly lit activities in a decorated dining room with jack o lanterns and ghostly displays.
Miss Theresia Breit schopf and Emil Vogt were wed Tuesday afternoon November 7 at the bride’s parents residence. Judge L A Meiners officiated before relatives and friends. The bride, famed in Komensky, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Rud Vogt of Boursville, receive best wishes for a prosperous future.
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