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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
2
The issue notes subscription details for Molton Texas, proclaims Moulton's bright future and enterprising merchants, mentions Owsa well bore near Ottine and a new company formation, plus global conflicts in Africa and a cartoon from The Houston Post critiquing Roosevelt and party friction.
The note asks whether the Ninth District that supports the velts Philippine policy also endorses Roosevelt's approach to Admiral Schley. It contrasts policy positions without asserting a definitive endorsement.
Congressman Rexie Cathoway D Graffenren of the Third District died suddenly of apoplexy in Washington last Friday night. He was widely popular and his loss was deeply mourned by friends across the country.
In Cuero the Ninth Congressional District Republican convention nominated Hon. B. R. Buron of Yorktown for Congress with J. K. Hexter of Victoria elected district chairman. The body endorsed Roosevelt's administration and its financial and Philippine policy.
Obituary notes the August Baur death on August 22 at his Bouisville home, praising his Lutheran faith and esteem within the community while recounting funeral attendance and the sorrow of relatives and friends. Additional items mention a Saturday raid by Constable Miller and deputies on a nearby negro festival resulting in two arrests, and mentions of H A Menefee seeking a new position in Giddings and a work-train journey from Houston toward Peros.
September 5 1902 local notes report Mrs John Nebtl improving after illness and community visits from H C Meyer and family of Ellinger Fayette Co. Mr Meyer rents Schwartz farm and plans to settle locally. Obituary for Mrs Heannette Kaehn, born 1844 in Saxony, died Aug 29 at Henkhaus. service held at residence and Lutheran cemetery Baursville with Rev Stock. References to relatives in New Ulm Shiner and nearby towns.
A community obituary lauds a deceased man as an open gospel of peace and charity, noting his mission to spread blessings and happiness. It recalls faith, comfort for relatives, and the hope of Heaven, then reports a separate fatal accident involving painter Joe Dale near town, with an inquest verdict and burial details.
A Swiss Alps column notes cotton picking nearly finished with a very short crop. Boll weevils devastate fields as farmers urge post harvest plow and burn to curb pests. Local events include feasts in Abbot's Grove and Sept 21 celebrations, plus various family notices and accidents.
The report notes a well attended Sunday dance at the schoolhouse with both young folks and older neighbors enjoying themselves while some played cards. Postmaster Anton Legler celebrated his birthday anniversary with friends in attendance. Oak Hill school fundraiser dance last Saturday also praised as a success. Cotton picking ends early with a notably small crop. Balzer and Diers have ginned 400 bales to date.
A jumble of notices lists sales offers by F A Kubicek and dealers in Lavaca county and nearby towns. Promotions tout Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Ballad s Snow Liniment, Prickly Ash Bitters, White s Cream Vermifuge, Herbine and Electric Bitters with testimonials. Real estate and bill of sale documents are offered, plus local business notes on inns and hotels and a free barbecue from Hermann Park Verein.
An oil well near Ot tin struck eighty feet shallow last Saturday delivering superior quality crude. The well currently yields over one barrel per day, while health in the community remains good and business continues to surge, with the town flourishing.
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