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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
1
Mr and Mrs C M Kotzebue and Mr and Mrs Edmund Meyer with daughter Joyce traveled to Mentz in Colorado county Wednesday of last week for the funeral of Daniel Meyer an uncle of Edmund Meyer. Decedent aged 75 died leaving a widow and eight children.
The 1923 national convention of the American Legion will be held in San Francisco. Local posts and officials prepare events and coordination for the gathering expected to draw veterans from across the country.
Citizens who opposed the school house building bonds last week are urged to visit the campus and observe overcrowded classrooms. Officials say additional space is badly needed to relieve crowding and accommodate students.
In San Antonio on October 19 John M. Mathis died, one of Southwest Texas’s last pioneer cattle men. Born in Tennessee 94 years ago, he came to Texas in 1868 and founded the town of Rockport.
Mrs Mary A Henry 103 years 8 months died October 19 at her daughter Mrs Fitch’s home near Edna Jackson county She may have been the oldest person in South.
The Eagle’s editor announces full recovery from dengue fever and pledges to resume work with renewed vigor, declaring the historic aim to bring vigorous, unflinching reporting and bold editorials to readers.
Alvin M. Owsley of Texas was chosen national commander at the American Legion's fourth annual convention in New Orleans held last week. Owsley, born in Denton, is 34 years old.
Cotton ginnings in Lavaca county totaled 26,216 bales by September 25, up from 8,610 a year earlier. Statewide ginnings stood at 3,795,152 bales, compared with 1,223,484 bales on the same date last year.
Fred William Janssen and Miss Clara Marie Brosch were married in a Catholic church ceremony conducted by Rev. Father Joseph Kopp. The couple celebrated at the bride’s home with a sumptuous dinner. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John L Janssen. the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brosch of near Baursville. The Eagle sends congratulations.
Mr Anton Meyer and Miss Tillie Butschek were united in marriage at the Catholic church Thursday morning Rev Joseph Kopp performing the ceremony. Afterward the celebration was held at the bride's home. The bride is the eldest daughter of County Commissioner F Jos Butschek of Old Moulton and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Meyer.
A Halloween party will be hosted on Tuesday night October 31 at the Sam and Will Moore Institute under the faculty and Moulton Home and School Club. Booths and fortune tellers await on the campus with a free program and refreshments. Proceeds support the Home and Young groups. all ages invited.
Rev Father Joseph Kopp officiated as Louis Kuntschik and Wilhelminnie Hohensee united in marriage at the Catholic church. A reception followed at the bride's parents home, Aug Hohensee, Peach Creek, with friends extending best wishes.
Otto Vogt and family Leo Jaroszewski and family Mrs Emily Jaroszewski Adolph Baur and Emil Schmidt attended the funeral of Gus Witte. Witte was 29 and survived by his mother two sisters and one brother.
Wednesday light rain noted. Gonzales residents Mr Geo Bargman and family visited relatives in town. West residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Pavlica and Felix Pavlias joined kin, while Mrs Frank Tomasko and baby from Shiner visited. August Kotzebue welcomed by Eagle. Jury commissioners Z H Jones and J C Deborah met in Hallettsville to select jurors. Henry Schraer family moved to Moulton and plan tinshop hardware business on Moore Avenue.
Mozart Lodge No. 59 of the Sons of Hermann plans its thirtieth anniversary on Monday November 6 with a 10am start and business houses closing at 1pm. The celebration will conclude with a grand ball that night. Mozart Lodge is noted as one of the strongest lodges in the state.
At the Lutheran church on Tuesday morning October 24, August Zimmermann and Miss Jennie Pilsner were married by Rev. E Hannemann. The contracting parties are prominent young people of this section and The Eagle joins their friends in wishing them abundant happiness.
Lutheran Church announces a missionary festival at Baursville on Sunday at 10 30 am. Rev. Mueller of Giddings will preach in German with English services in Moulton on Sunday evening at 7 30.
A group of twelve ladies met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Studeman's home and formed a Bible study class. Mrs. Studeman was elected president and Mrs. T N Powell secretary. They plan to meet Mondays at 3 PM at the same home with Mrs. Lee Bunting guiding the next lesson on Esther. All interested are invited to join or attend.
Mrs. Vine Rehmer hosted the Boursville Lutheran Frauen Verein on Wednesday October 18 with coffee and cake. The next meeting is set with Mrs. E Hannemann on Wednesday November 8.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein held a pleasant meeting with Mrs. Fred W. Krause on Thursday October 19. Refreshments were served. The next gathering will be with Mrs. John C. Mueller on Thursday November 9.
A Sunday barbecue and celebration for the Catholic church at Hermann Park drew a large crowd and realized a neat sum for the church. Judge Stephens of Houston spoke in favor of George Peddy for United States senator. A dance followed the day’s events.
Fritz Munke, recent arrival from Ammansville, plans to open a garage in the George von Lienen building on West First street. The Eagle wishes him success.
Breslau school district voters approved bonds totaling 8000 last Saturday by a 16 to 8 vote to fund a modern school building. Hurrah for Breslau.
Gonzales Texas October 23 The Gonzales Telephone Company completed a new office building and installed a large switchboard Connections will soon be completed for a system regarded as one of the best in a town of this size.
Miss Gladys Smith came back Saturday after a short trip to visit relatives and friends in Flatonia.
Nickel News records visits and family news across Waelder Cuero and Moulton. Notable items include Mr and Mrs Eldridge Pogue staying with W W Sockwell and Mrs Emma Chapman visiting Mesdames Wright, plus a minor injury to Willie Vaughan at school and a repair by Dr Jaegl i of Moulton.
Mrs. Jim Bell of Nickel visited Mrs. J. M. Frierson on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Santos and Mrs. W. T. Duff traveled to Moulton Monday. Miss Eula Sullivan visited Moulton friends Sunday. Edwin Olle, a freshman at Texas Military College, has made the football team. Dr. J. D. Gray left for Chicago Boston and New York for a surgery course and will be away about three weeks.
J. D. Brown of Seguin traveled to Moulton last week selling honey. Brown said the honey harvest is light this year due to prolonged drought, impacting production.
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