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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
2
The Moulton Eagle issue from September 8 1900 announces weekly publication by Goeth and Sienesee with a subscription price of 1.00 per year and notes entry as second class matter at the Moulton Texas post office.
The regular Democratic nominees are announced: County Judge William Blakeslee, County Clerk John Buchanan, County Attorney P. H. Green, Tax Collector S. L. Bennett, Tax Assessor F. J. Pesek, Sheriff B. G. Bennett, District Clerk E. T. Long, and District Attorney H. E. Short of Seguin for the 25th Judicial District.
Corbett defeated Kid McCoy by knockout in the fifth round during a Thursday night fight in New York. A separate report notes Bresei the anarchist who murdered King Humbert of Italy faced trial last week and received a life sentence.
Charles K. Walker of Gonzales has been nominated by the Populist as a candidate for Congress from this district. He will accept the nomination.
The United States cotton crop is estimated at 9 364 500 bales, more than 2 000 000 bales below the average crop.
An excursion train in Pensylvania collided with a freight train last Sunday, killing thirteen people and injuring over thirty. The crash disrupted travel and prompted investigations by local authorities and railroad officials.
A. G. Sterne will open a bank in Waelder after months with J. A. Lander at Yoakum. Arthur Sewell, Bryan running mate four years ago, died at his Meine home. The Philippines war cost the US 186 million dollars and 5,000 lives. John D. Rockefeller earns 30 million dollars annually, nearly matching Europe’s crowned heads. The Flotoria convention at Writesboro nominated G. W. McKnight for Florida representative of Gonzales, Wharton counties.
The Galveston News addition is praised for boosting the state. Notices include political ads for F J Duff W M Atkinson and J C Kindred, medical cures and products, real estate transfers in Yoakum and other towns, and an event by the Herman Sons in Moulton with plans for a fifth anniversary.
Fort Ok prisoner Geronimo, once of infamous warlike deeds, is described as mad after a long imprisonment. The note recalls the costly pursuit and his years as a prisoner of war ending at Fort Sill, highlighting the brutal history surrounding his capture.
As cotton arrives in quantity, the notice appeals to farmers and business men to support a new school. It argues the project will double the town’s size, attract more businesses, and create a better market for produce while providing one of the state’s best schools for children.
To cure dyspepsia and indigestion Rex Dyspepsia Tablets are sold. All druggists are authorized to refund money if they fail to cure. Price 50 cents per package. A F Kotzebue. Druggist.
The article argues the need for a local school in Moulton and nearby areas, stating education is essential for business success and that a new school would keep money locally, attract students from neighboring towns, and promote town growth and regional benefit.
Hon. John Kloppenburg resigned as Representative after a spring convention nomination and the Democratic executive committee accepted it this week. Hon. J. C. Lampkin was nominated to the seat, accepted, and will run actively. Lampkin, Lavaca county Democratic chairman, is a thorough Democrat and poised to be a model representative alongside Paulus and McKnight for the county.
The San Antonio Herald notes a rise in German language papers in the United States from none to nine under McKinley, arguing German voters will curb imperialism. It contrasts Bryan’s appeal with German-American sentiment and predicts impact on elections.
Rex Tea promises relief for constipation and kidney complaints with a money back guarantee from druggists. Price 25 cents per package and sold by A. F. Kotzebue. The notice mentions refunds if claims fail.
The community faces a pneumonialike membrafitdtis outbreak with several children affected including the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Muecke who is improving, and Edgar Merrem who is recovering. Vladimir Kopecky died instantly from a lightning strike near Sweet Home, with burial set for 2:30 this afternoon. Farmers fear rain hampers cotton harvest while locals move about town with various relocations and visits.
J C Koerth visited on business. Mrs Wm Prause and children from Yoakum visited relatives. Minna Haverlah of Austin County spent time here. Prof W D Harverlah and wife from Star Hill were visiting. Ford Morgenroth of Victoria County was in town on business. The death of the little child of Mr and Mrs Jos Munch from dystheria occurred here Friday and burial was at St Marys cemetery Friday.
An advertisement promotes guaranteed fit services at a building once occupied by the Moulion Bank calling for customers to visit for fittings and offerings.
Texas official summons R D Bradley to appear before Justice Court Precinct No 6 Lavaca County at Moulton to answer Henry Krause’s suit for 43 10 including a 25 note dated January 20 1898 with 10 percent interest and an 18 10 open account for 1898 merchandise. Return due at next term October 8 1900. Signed T F Jackson J P Precinct No 6 Lavaca County Texas.
A woman reads her mother letters from a former fiancé mocking them, provoking disgust. The tale precedes a civil case in Lavaca County Justice Court Precinct No 6, Sam C Bradley as defendant. The docket entry lists three debts totaling 89 dollars due to T. F. Jackson J P with notes from 1897 1898 and an open account for merchandise in 1898. The case requires appearance at the October 8 1900 term and returns.
The El Campo Eagle warns of a dangerous counterfeit of the 1899 five cent nikel. It matches color ring engraving and reading but is half as thick and has a milling defect. Made of genuine nickel with a steel dye, it circulates among the poor on street cars and is hard to detect.
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