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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
2
Congressman Burgess spoke to the largest audience yet at Yoakum opera house last Friday night. Reports say another battle raged in the Philippine Islands with heavy losses, Moro forces routed, about forty forts destroyed, and 100 men killed.
In its anniversary edition the San Antonio Daily Light offers a vivid, well designed portrait of San Antonio. The piece blends historical notes with current city scenes, celebrating local culture and heritage.
Tax speakers blame Republicans for property woes while Lavaca County faces limited prosperity this year. Observers wonder if the county will tilt toward the Democrats in upcoming elections, reflecting broader regional political shifts.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute opened at 9 am with about 1000 pupils and several parents present. Principal A. Peterson led the welcome, with aides Prof. A Morkovsky and Mrs. Kotzebue. W L Tooley and Jnc Mueller offered remarks urging regular attendance and steady progress from the ground up.
The text outlines higher court rules for newspaper subscriptions including continuation by default, arrearages, and deliverability when notices are not given. It also includes a Great Clearing Sale of Clothing offering deep discounts and a Teachers Institute resolution from Lavaca County proposing a six day November session with pay for teachers to attend.
October 10 1902 synopsis reports railroad bridge washed away four mile creek wide flood with animals swept downstream lightning struck H Meyers barn with minor damage Hugo Duke bitten by snake but recovered farm sale noting E von Hensen buys Darilek farm at 37 per acre Mr John Thigpen and family visited Halletsville Evergreen School opens October 15 with Miss Gilda Baron teacher local ball at Darilek hall October 12 Moulton City band serenades Ludwig Heinrich for birthday spree at Olie’s park rope contest starts today district court fall term convened with judge Kennan and foreman T Y Hill Harris Dewitt injures himself near a pecan tree no broken bones, possible internal injuries
The roping contest will be held October 15 and 16 with a 216 entry fee. Entries must be to the roping committee by 1 pm October 15. Ropers must start behind the line after the flag drops and tie the steer's head or horns and three legs within five minutes. Participants rope own steer, signals are required, ties determine order, and disputes may be settled by a rerun or purse split.
Community notes show John Taylor birthday anniversary with many friends attending. Anton Legler and family attended the Schuetzen fest near Hallettsville. Louis Peschka departs for Dessau Travis County to join his brother-in-law in business. B Wildver observed a grand birthday celebration. A hard rain fell in the area last Friday night.
From Swiss Asp October 10 Ico2 Editor Eagle: a month ago people complained about prolonged breath but now rain falls several times weekly Thursday night brought heavy rain and many washouts. Cotton is mostly picked in this neighborhood. Fritz aase and wife returned from San Antonio for health. Slog killing time is coming some have already been killed in this Messrs. Louis Kahls and Wm Schuette went to Shiner for the fair. William Sander will move to High Hill next week to work as a carpenter. Ernst Niemeyer of Yoakam visiting home folks. Rosa Sander celebrated her birthday with many relatives and friends. Louis Placke leaving Fay ette to settle in Lee County. Geo Niemeyer returned from Comfort for health. Nothing else of importance spired so I quit Justice Court Monday.
A Lee's Summit report tells of Willie McKeighan, a boy drawn up a corn stalk as it grows rapidly. The stalk rises with the boy still climbing, preventing rescue as workers struggle to chop it down. The strange plant continues to grow despite efforts.
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