Confederate Home Overseer Named in Austin
Governor Campbell selects Colonel Richard M. Wynne of Fort Worth to lead the Confederate Home at Austin replacing the late John B. Reagan. The report notes the hundredth birthday of Admiral Semmes celebrated by Confederate camps and memorializes Judge N. W. Finley who died in Dallas September 24, a former state Democratic chairman. Colonel Reagan, superintendent of the home, dies at 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Richard M. Wynne
Fort Worth
Austin
John B.reagan
Admiral Semmes
South
N. W. Finley
Dallas
Texas
Judge Finley
Hogg
John B. Reagan
Reagan
Local election results on August 2 special vote totals
A total of 168,795 votes were cast in the August 2 special election on constitutional amendments. School bonds passed 52,367 to 16,430, cities with over 5,000 population to incorporate by special act passed 44,690 to 19,922, and the amendment increasing taxing power of school districts passed 48,000 to 19,076.
Hallettsville Man Visited Moulton This Week
E. O. Menzen of Hallettsville spent several days in Moulton this week for undisclosed visits and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Menzen of
Hallettsville
Moulton
Cotton Soil Moisture Wins Dry Weather Test
In Erath county three men planted cotton in the same field. George Lydia and Miller abandoned work during a drought while J T Lydia cultivated the crop with a dust mulch preserving soil moisture and enabling moisture from the air to enter. Lydia’s crop thrived while the others failed, illustrating the benefits of cultivation in dry weather. Miss Lillie Kilera visits. a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs L G Janszen. residents Seagar move to Moulton. Editor William T Eichholz visits Cuero. Social Club hosts a pleasant afternoon with several guests and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erath County
Georgeydia
Miller
J. T. Lydia
T. J. Lydia
George Lydia
Mr. Miller
I. J. Lydia
Hallettsville Progress Es for Sept 24 1910 Meyerhoff building school work
Hallettsville Texas September 24 1910 The Meyerhoff brick building nears completion as goods move in It is among the finest in the region The new two story brick school foundation laid walls under way County Clerk Buchanan plans major improvements to his residence adding a second story and other updates German Day set for October 6 with an anticipated large crowd School trustees association of Lavaca county formed to meet annually on public school matters County tax Collector Bennett to begin annual tax tour in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Meyerhoff
Buchanan
Lavaca County
Bennett
Devoe Paint Ad Promotes Efficiency and Longevity
A letter from Moulton Texas to O Buescher touts Devoe paint claiming it uses fewer gallons per job than competitors and lasts longer. The note is signed by F W Devor Co with a postscript naming F T Fehrenkamp as a local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Buescher
Moulton
Texas
Devoe
F. W. Devor & Co
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Diphtheria Claims Four Year Old Leona Ahrens in Swiss Alp
The town records the death of Leona Ahrens four-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jno Ahrens from diphtheria. Interment was held Tuesday at the Lutheran cemetery with Rev K Kern officiating. Also noted are visits and travels by local residents including Miss Erna Schmedt, Hermann Lauterbach, Will Schhmedt, and others, plus a buggy accident injuring Henry Prilop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona
Jno. Ahrens
Rev. K. Kern
Erna Schmedt
Yoakum
William Franke
Hermann Lauterbach
Houston
Will Schhmedt
Near Yoakum
Geo. Hagens
Hilda
Shiner
William Schmedt
Bartlett
Williamson County
O. Kuippa
Tax Assessment Report for Lavaca County 1909
The Tax Assessor lists 1909 property renderings in Lavaca County totaling 16 259 760 in value with acres, livestock, merchandise, machinery, banks, and corporate property. State and county taxes amount to 71486.55 with poll taxes of 8235. Expected figures reflect ad valorem allocations for schools and districts. A local note mentions ads and obituaries including Anton Warm of Koerth at 97.9 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
U. S
For Quick Sale of Three Texas Farms near Filas tonia
Three farms offered near Filas tonia and Fla tonia with homes, barns, wells and cultivation. 180 acres four miles from Filas tonia priced at one dollar per acre with $500 cash and balance to suit. 117 acres five miles from Fias well with 35 acres cultivated at $15 per acre and $500 cash. 115 acres three miles from Fla tonia near Scott's school house with dwelling and outbuildings at $36 per acre and $1,000 cash with balance to be arranged. KNAPE & MEINERS, Moulton, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filastonia
Fiastonia
Flatonia
Scott
Farm For Sale in Shiner Texas by Wouters Bros
Splendid black land prairie farm about 200 acres total with roughly 160 acres under cultivation and two complete improvements. Good water and healthy locality with easy terms. For details contact Wouters Bros in Shiner Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouters Bros
Shiner
Texas
Notice of collection and a fatal windmill accident
The note requests debtors to contact A F Kotzebue for collection of accounts due Dr A M Kortraur. In Flatonia last Monday Charles Sullivan died after falling from a windmill platform. He leaves a family and was buried in Flatonia cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Kotzebue
Platonia
A. F. Kotzebue
A. M. Kortraur
Charles Sullivan
Flatonia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of
Paris
JNO. Baur
Moulton Eagle
C. F. Knape
Lillie Kilera of
Schulenburg
William Eilers
L. G. Janszen
Vas Ka. Gle
Annie Lidiak
la Grange
Ed. Boehm
Mrs. Seagar
Mrs. Jansgen
West Street
William T. Eichholz
Cuero
Denver
Col
National Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann
W. K. Richter
G. J. Bohnenkamp
R. Preston
V. Boehm
J. J. Kotzebue
E. Studeman
J. T. Jaeggli
Henry
Cash Produce Store
Swiks Alp
Eprron Kacue
Henry Prilop
LaGrange
Ed. Niemeyer
Port Lavica
Gretcher Nollkemper
Olivia Vogt
Messrs
Rudolph Roeder
Adolph Meyer John Meyer
Ewil Meyer
Swiss Alp
Barney Lackmann
A. F. Kotzebue & Bro
J. Ciinada
Hallettsville Herald
Jno. Baur, Rad, Jaeggli & Bro
A. J. Hohensee
Rantr
Mra
W. A. Kincheloe
San Antonio
Louisa Meyer
Wm. Senulenburg
Glidden
Galveston
Anton Warm
Koerth
Var
Knape & Meiners
Moulton, Texas
DR. King's
Fit State Bank of Mouton
Capital Wt
F. T. Fenrenkamy A
E. Shpeman
Philip Welhausen
Kescher
Ww. Green
Jxo. Bucx, ‘Cashier Eee
Wiltsdale and
Banc
Fricesm
Emoney
Charter Oak
Pate
Cae
Pei Ild
Aone
Poul Rod Ee
Kienry Eitlinger, As
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