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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
2
The note specifies Friday publication, 1 dollar yearly prepaid subscription, and entry as second class matter at the Moulton Texas post office.
The Picayune argues that equal property distribution across the U S would fail, creating new syndicates and jobs only through government seizure or private capital. It notes the Tax Pasteur Institute at Austin’s success with hydrophobia, U S sugar consumption at seven billion pounds, and Republicans keeping a 60 vote House edge.
The Lavaca county and precinct officers qualified with few changes. Most county officers and three commissioners are Democrats, a first since 1894. Longtime justice of the peace J. Townsend is replaced by E. G. Peterson. Sheriff Noble retains deputies. James Ballard remains chief deputy in County Clerk John Buchanan’s office.
A rainy spell boosts spirits while cold weather damaged vegetation earlier in the week. Thanksgiving is near, with gratitude for blessings. Public school progress noted under Miss Henderson. Local deaths include Jim Neeley of Kerrville. Berry Floyd and Bertha Lowe wedding announced. Turkey prices at 64 cents per pound and eggs at 25 cents per dozen. Lone Star.
The Waters Pierce Oil company bought two fine horses from Rheinstrom & Greenebaum for shipment to Laredo. Locals report many keep horses or mules due to high prices and plan a cooking main between Hallettsville and Yoakum with free admission on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Chicken fanciers raise many game birds for shipment to Mexico where demand remains strong.
Patron’s Day at the institute Friday at 2 30 pm features the examination papers of all pupils and a literary program. Guests are invited to view two months of pupil progress and report books. An entertainment is planned for Friday night November 30.
At the Catholic church Thursday morning August Seifert Jr and Miss Ida Selzer were united in marriage officiated by Rev Father Hudecek. After a wedding dinner at the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Selzer well wishes flowed from relatives and friends. The Houston Post notes Lavaca County Farmers union selected Hallettsville warehouse site near the railroad section house with 2000 dollars to be spent. Attilie Hirsch and Maggie Markeeter visit Westphalia while Mr and Mrs Albert Kaase relocate to Moulton from Oak Grove.
Local note from Henkhane Texas recounts weddings in the area including Willie Jaroszewski and Erna Otto and others, farm sales to Mrs Jaroszewski and Frank Darilek, and movement of Alb Kuss to Scarry county. It mentions a theft at Mr Darilek's, quail shooting limits, and upcoming travel hints for Otto Seifert and Will Jaroszewski.
Drizzle and frost mark the week with garden damage and early cold. Mrs and Mrs Aug Biedermann relocate to Moulton while Paul Biedermann buys a farm from Joe Seidel and moves. School superintendent F P Guenther visited. farmers welcome rain for next year. Local weddings, visits, and social news round out the column.
Roll of Honor lists contributors since the last report including John Mang Nickel Otto Seifert Henkhaus H C Bruns Vernon John Kubena Moulton Wm Eilert Moulton Miss Ethel Spear Weesatohe Miss Katie Wiseman Moulton Henry Breitschopf Moulton A J Knapick and Konstand Rehmer attended Mooney Knapick nuptials in Waco Saturday returning Sunday morning.
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