Local Residents Visit in City. News and Birth Announced
Mrs H W Harrison and son Will of Flatonia visited in the city Sunday. Mrs Holloway and daughter Ruby of Houston are visiting. Miss Helen Menke called on her mother Mrs H Menke Sunday and Monday. Mrs Will Jaegli returned to Cuero after visiting relatives here. Mr H A Menefee family and Mrs Henry Krause visited Flatonia relatives Sunday afternoon. Mrs Alfred Gieptner returned to Shiner after a week with homefolks at Novobrad. Mr and Mrs L A Kenemy, Miss Hettie Goetz and brother Fred of Gongules visited relatives there Sunday. Mrs Clare Krause and daughter Josephine returned to Flatonia Sunday. Mrs Geo Jaeger returned to Bay City after days with Arnim home. Mrs JG Guenther and two youngest children returned Sunday from Houston relatives. Mr and Mrs Oscar Lee Bugting now reside with Mrs Rudolph Albrecht in the northern city. Rodolph Jaeggli, after operation at Dr Gray hospital Yoakum, is improving. Mr and Mr J R Jasek of Novobrad shopped in the city. Jasek owns Jasek Nursery at Novobrad. Dick Etlinger, son of RA Etlinger, has gone to Flatovia to learn baking at Nachlinger and Walla Bakery. Congressmen J J Mansfield of Columbus and Emil Pesek of Novograd visited Wednesday, also at The Eagle office. The Eagle mails free samples to selected readers with no obligation. Mr and Mrs Doc Holmes welcome a baby boy born Tuesday November 18. The Eagle congratulates the family and RK Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Loewe
Breslau
Chas
Meyer
Yoakum
William Kubo
H. J. Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Anton Moetler
Frank Meyer
Mra
Fred Meyer
William Woehler
Subscription Payments Readers Honored by The Eagle
The Eagle lists subscribers who have made payments since the last report. Names include John Zalman Hamleigh Joe Bebusiay Moulton Myre Joseph Podsim Shiner Willie Stock Shi ner W. J. Tomasko Shiner John Reind Prot K. H. Porter Moulton Frank Kolar Moulton C W Nieman Moulton Frank Pischbeck Moulton Ro Chlar tak Shiver August Kianse Moulton Willie Hubs Yoakum Willie Meyer Shiver J R Jasek Moulton Henry Wachtendorf Moulton George Cook Flatonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
John Zalman
Hamleigh
Joe Bebusiay
Moulton
Myre
Joseph Podsim
Shiner
Willie Stock
W. J. Tomasko
John Reind
Prot
K. H. Porter
Frank Kolar
C W. Nieman
Frank Pischbeck
Ro & Chlartak
Shiver
Thanksgiving Day Closures By Moulton Firms
Localbusinesses in Moulton sign a pledge to remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. Firms named include Rud Jaeggli & Bro., G. & A. Baur, O. B Kilert, Boehm's Sons, Papacek & Krause, H. J. Koester, Joe Biehunko, F. J. Knesek & Son, Lucas Rehmet, Jakub Cinadr, F. Biehunko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Rud Jaeggli & Bro
G. & A. Baur
O. B Kilert
Fd. Boehm’s Sons
Papacek & Krause
H. J. Koester
Joe Biehunko
F. J. Knesek & Son
Lucas Rehmet
Jakub Cinadr
F. Biehunko
Wanted A Girl for Bouge Work in Moulton Texas
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for bouge work at Mrs J I Jaeggli residence in Moulton Texas. Ady appears in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bougework
J. I. Jaeggli
Moulton
Texas
Ady
Birthday party honors Clem ence Etlinger first year
Mr and Mrs Edmund Etlinger hosted relatives on Monday to celebrate their son Clem ence Etlinger s first birth anniversary. A jolly crowd gathered at Ernst Bowe s home on Thursday evening November 1 with dancing and refreshments. Henry Wachbtendorf of Witting said the Witting school house addition is complete and a school picnic will be held at William Tell hall on Thursday November 29 for the school benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Etlinger
Clemence
Ernst Bowe
Bowe
Henry Wachbtendorf
Witting
Eagle
Death of W J Moore Prominent Texas Pioneer
Obituary recalls W J Moore a founder of the Sam and Will Moore Institute and long time cattleman. He lived in Lavaca Galveston Houston and San Antonio arriving in 1898 and marrying twice. Survived by daughter Carrie Combe and widow Selena Earnest with grandchildren and nieces. Cremains mourned as crepe hung and flowers sent from the Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Moore
San Antonio
South Texas
Mr. Moore
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Price
Moulton
Institute
Moore
Longtime local resident George Gertner dies at 87
George Gertner a longtime area resident died at his home Sunday night November 11 after several weeks illness. He was born in Mora via Austria April 24 1830 and came to Texas in 1866 settling at High Hill Fayette county later moving to Moulton. He was thrice married and survived by seven children and two stepchildren. His funeral was held Tuesday at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers named Joe Beyer Fr Berkerhoff Anton Kubicek Antoni Bratrich Joseph Darilek and Ben Zisberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gertner
Moulton Catholic
Father Neubert
Joe Beyer
Fr. Berkerhoff
Anton Kubicek
Antoni Bratrich
Joseph Darilek
Ben Zisberg
Mr. Gertoer
Moravia
Austria
Texas
High Hill
Fayette County
Boursville
Moulton
Frank Kiiner
Bertha Koucata
Mary Beretsny
Louise Mucka
Jor
Ferdinand
Frank Gertner
Chldren
Joe
Anton Jemelka
Death of Barney Lackmann at 78 in Moulton
Barney Lackmann aged 78 died at his home Thursday afternoon from a self-inflicted pistol shot. Born in Germany June 22, 1839, he immigrated before the Civil War and settled in Moulton in 1889. He leaves four stepchildren and was mourned by the Arnim family, with funeral at the Lutheran church and pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Lackmann
Lackmann
Sears
E O Arnim
Arnim
United States
Moulton
Red Cross Ships Articles for Soldiers from Lavaca County
The Lavaca County Chapter of the American Red Cross shipped wearables to headquarters for transport to soldiers in Europe. The consignment includes 4990 gauze compresses for hospital use, 180 knitted wipes, 8 knitted wash rags, and items from Hallettsville Helpert ville Auxiliary and Moulton branch. The Lavaca unit, with about 1400 members, is noted for furnishing comfort bags and multiple article shipments for drafted men and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
American Red Cross
Europe
Helpertville
Hallettsville
Bohemian
Moulton
Red Cross
L. C
Baursville Frauen Verein Meeting Notes
The Raursville Frauen Verein met with Mrs. John Brunkenhoefer on Wednesday of last week. The afternoon featured needlework and conversation with refreshments. Medals and coins commemorating the youth anniversary of the Reformation were distributed to members who ordered them. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Fritz Kaase on Wednesday, November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raursville Frauen Verein
John Brunkenhoefer
Fritz Kaase
Death of Mrs Henry Schraer in Herk Haus community
Mrs Henry Schraer nee Lydia Schindler died Sunday night November 4 after a three week illness. Her burial was in Schiner Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Huebsch of Gonzales officiating. Born May 23 1890 she was 27 years 7 months 11 days old leaving a husband and two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schraer
Herkhaus
Schiner
Father Huebsch
Gonzales
Schraer
Lydia Schindler
Auditor in Hallettsville Visits for Lavaca County Nachrichten
Auditor Richard Waltersdorf of Hallettsville was in the city Saturday in the interest of his publication Lavaca County Nachrichten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Waltersdorf
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Auto Number Transfer Rules For Cars In Texas
Austin Texas November statements from Secretary D E Colp of the state highway commission stress that vehicle numbers stay with the car and transfer with ownership. He notes owners may owe taxes if a transfer is not recorded and that responsibility shifts to the new owner until the transfer is official. He urges quick transfers to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
D .E. Colp
State Highway Commission
Colp
Thirty Years of Marriage Celebrated by Hillmers
Mr and Mrs William Hillmer marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering Sunday afternoon. Relatives and friends enjoyed ample edibles and drinks as a list of guests including August Mueller John Janssen Joe Wagner Henry Pohler August Janszen G J Bobnenkamp Adolph Anders Henry Etlinger Charles Lueke Henry Krueger Fred Krause Fritz Lueke Ernst Zimmermann Henry Jaroszewski O B Eilert Anna Buescher Sophia Hilert Charles Krause Miss Pauline Janszen Elvira Buescher Hilda Krause Ida Taeke Erna Koenig Minnie Zimmermann Olga Lueke Henry Janszen Willie Koenig Willie Eulert participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillmer
Messrs
Mesdames
August G. Mueller
Joha L Janssen
Joe C. Wagner
Henry Pohler
August W. Janszen
G. J. Bobnenkamp
Adolph Anders
Henry Etlinger
Charles Lueke
Henry Krueger
Fred. Krause
Fritz Lueke
Ernst Zimmermann
Henry Jaroszewski
O. B. Eilert
Anna Buescher
Sophia Hilert
Charles Krause
Misses Paiuline Janszen
Elvira Buescher
Hilda Krause
Ida Taeke
Erna Koenig
Sophia Krause
Minnie Zimmermann
Ol Ra Lueke
Henry Janszen
Willie Koenig
Willie Eulert
Weather Turns Dry as Farmers Seek Rain Across Old Moulton
The article notes continued dry weather in the region with farmers hoping for rain. Social news includes visits by Mr and Mrs O B Moeller of Komensky to their parents, plus multiple local trips and gatherings. Various residents from Shiner Flatonia and nearby towns are mentioned visiting relatives and attending a dance at Henkhaue Darling on November 12, 1917.
Shiner Route Three Community Greetings and Visits
Hugo Loewe and children of Breslau and Chas Meyer and family toured Yoakum to visit William Kubo and family. A large group gathered at H. J. Meyer’s home for Mr. Meyer’s seventy ninth birthday as relatives shared edibles and drinks.
Kempe and Beyer Families Attend Sunday Gatherings
People from Moulton and nearby visits included Mr and Mrs Hermann Kempe Vietted and Mr and Mrs Joe Beyer visiting Joe Dierschke and family. A large party marked Mr Beyer’s birthday anniversary with relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Kempe
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Housewife Womans World
Clab A
McCall’s
Mi Om
Womans World Farm & Fireside
Club FE
People’s Home Journal
Womans World
Club
Holloway
Ruby
Houston
Helen Menke
Mrs. H. Menke
Will Jaeggli
Cuero
H. A. Menefee
Henry Krause
Flatonia
Alfred Gieptner
Novobrad
L. A Keneeny
Hettie Goetz
Fred
Gongules
Clare Krause
Josephine
Oscar Lee Bunting
Rudolph Albrecht
Rodolph Jaeggli
Dr Gray Hospital
J. R. Jasek
Mr. Jasek
Jasek Nursery
Dick Etlinger
R.A Etlinger
City Bakery
Flatovia
Nachlinger and
Walla
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Emil Pesek
Novograd
Eagle Office
Doc. Holmes
The
Grandpa
RK. Preston
Frank Jilek
R. ’. Chiastak
Wiliam Zappe’s
W.J Moore
San Antonio Express
Pickens County
Alabama
William
Pig Auo Moore
Captain Donaldson
Kds
Tobin
Pryor
Texas Cavalry
Louisiana
Galveston Island
S. K. Moore
Lew Allen
Allen
Texas Live Stock Commission
Campbell
Louisa Latimer
Carrie Woods Moore
Frederick J. Combe
Selena V
George Yaeger
Bay City
M. J. Koch
W11
Koch
Fintonia
B Ornim
Baursville Frauen Verein
Old Moulton
O Bd Moeller
Komensky
Alenry Cook
Henry
Elizabeth
John Kroesel
Uvalde
George Cook
Frank Gray
Elien
Kanice
Suny
Fred Cook
Steter
al Shiner
Hermann Saver
Peter Hansen
Henry Riceder
Marghter
Jermaon Sauer
Christian Cok
Ni Dirs
H. B. Moeller
Frank Butechek
Henry Sonsel
Henry Cook
Henry A Cook
Frank Wilson
Henkhaue, Darling
Tillie
Lucy Wenske
Alma
Selema Kempe
Folka
Hoenkbaus
Soe Beyer
Mr. Keyer
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