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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
2
The item notes the 410th anniversary of Columbus discovering the Western world and reports the sudden death of Congressman J. L. Sarrraro from brights disease in Eureka Arkansas. It also mentions the ongoing coal strike with strikers asserting they can hold out indefinitely, and that the end is not yet in sight.
Ex Governor Hope will tour the Fifteenth Congressional District giving speeches for Mr Garner's candidacy. Apuirat Searcy, famed for Santiago, will visit Dallas October 17 18, Waco 21 22, Austin 22, San Antonio 22 25, and Galveston 25 27.
A text fragment suggests Caraziz Nationistim plans a Texas visit during Yoakum’s fair. It is unclear if the event is a lecture or a smash visit. If hostile, Yoakum residents are warned with a sign excluding Carrie and all nations.
A speaker explained the distinction between printing and publishing to a listener and concluded by saying you may print a kiss on my cheek but not publish it, then he locked a curious safe marked with code like 361M if Lis 4fms ANG wel Ww prens Ex.
The open quail season is noted but a farmer-friendly view argues the quail aids crops by eating insects. A single bird can destroy thousands of insects yearly, and stronger protections could reduce insect harm if slaughtering is limited by law.
At a special council in Anadarko Oklahoma Lone Wolf was selected to represent five tribes and present to Washington a request that the government take all their land in Oklahoma and purchase a 2 000 000 acre tract in Mexico.
Our coal strike may teach the Miners a lesson they will not so soon forget. Roosevelt had a conference with the Coal Barons trying to end the strike, but his proposition was turned down. The strikers will, of course, be subdued by starvation and return to work, but it is hardly probable that they hereafter will trot the same old channel to the ballot box.
Citizens urged to vote in upcoming election. The message stresses the duty to cast ballots and support the poll tax amendment as just and fair, ensuring every man contributes to the school fund. It asserts no Texan is too poor to pay the poll tax.
The article notes a long word hydrotria midodimethylphenylacridine as part of an alphabetical procession. It describes a chemical dye derived from amidoditolylphenyl methal, transformed through nitro and amide steps to hydrotriamidodimethyliphenyla cridine and amido-Benzoflavine, resulting in a greenish yellow cotton dye. A patent has been granted for the compound.
A 1905 Lavaca County resolution urges a six day institute for teachers to deepen work. It asks trustees to dismiss schools to November to permit a six day session and requires trustees’ consultation reports by October 15 to the County Superintendent. If a majority favors it, another six day institute would be held in November.
A Bliff Sunday night incident near a steep hill involved LH Mosig a livery man his wife his sister Mrs Leo Frede and four children. A tree struck a horse causing a rapid downhill run. the party were thrown from the saddle but escaped serious injury. The survey was damaged though the horses remained uninjured.
In Lavaca county events, Hon. Geo F Burgess will address audiences in Weesatche Yorktown Gonzales Fagle Lake Weimer Columbus Mentz Frelsburg Nov 2 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. with Hon. Gus A Heilig speaking German at Mentz and Frelsburg same times. Burgess leads a case in Hallettsville Oct 20 causing a one week pause. if disposed of, he will canvass Lavaca county thereafter. Worthing Lavaca county events slated Oct 26 with A Haiducek.
Rev. D B South and his companion left yesterday for Gregory in San Patricio county where he will continue monthly Baptist appointments. Elbert Deborah, 16, was adjudged insane before Judge Ballard after a long illness. Louis M Griffith married Miss Kizzie Griffith at her father's home near Hackberry with Rev. Frank Lanehart officiating. Mike Whitley reported three deer brought in from the Navidad. Deer hunting plans are under discussion for the lower country. Prof M Z Spath seeks community library support and has already collected over thirty volumes with more contributions expected.
District Court actions include multiple divorces with custody granted to plaintiffs Estella Hamby, Alzbeta Mikes, and Alvina Miller. Several partition suits against Ward, Heinsohn, Clark, Paulus, and Raub granted with appointed committees. Debts foreclosed and minority removed. several dismissals noted.
A Galveston street car conductor praised for politeness was collecting fares when a fat passenger wearing a black tie robbed him during a crowded ride. The incident disrupted service as bystanders assisted and police investigated the assault and theft.
A distressed mother tries to quiet her crying baby on a crowded streetcar. In a loud rural voice she urges the child to take its supper and threatens the conductor if it remains fretful. The scene ends with the conductor exiting at the next stop amid a roaring crowd.
Mr John Brankenhoefer and Miss Bertha Kotzebue were married at the bride’s home on a Wednesday evening. Judge I H Anderson officiated. Brankenhoefer, a prosperous local businessman, is esteemed, while Kotzebue is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Kotzebue with many friends. The couple will live on Main Street. May their life be filled with happiness.
Justice Court convened Monday with two cases continued to the next term and one judgment by default. A local printer advertises a large shipment of letterheads bill heads cards programs dodgers and invites orders by calling for trials.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions blotches sores pimples eczema salt rheum chapped hands and lips and chilblains. It claims to make the face glow and says it is infallible for piles available for 25 cents at drugstores.
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