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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
2
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Prohibition carried in Nacogdoches County by about 1000 votes and Anderson County also held a prohibition election with Heanta winning by 640 votes. An exchange notes a marriage misquote about a 43 year old bride. Jolo constabulary battled insurgents in Cavite. one American is reported killed.
The Halletsville Herald explains the production of poll tax receipts, detailing double perforated sheets, duplicate numbering, and binding for durability. It notes prices from a lithography house, compares costs, and invites an unbiased printer to judge whether the price was exorbitant.
The piece argues a profit mix in a Lehmann charge and suggests bids were not sought. It quotes Judge Gray, C F Lehmann, and Collector Bennett as failing to reveal work details while Buchanan claims no order or knowledge of the delivery. The purchasing agent contemplates resigning.
September 11 1903 in Epior Eagle notes a successful barbecue and dedication feast held August 20 by the Gun club with the Silver Cornet band from Hallettsville. William Morgenroth gave the dedication speech followed by a grand ball. Visitors include Fred Munsch and wife and A Rother of Pagel Settlement.
Forepaugh and Selis Bros combined shows are booked to visit about Oct. 20. Excursions will run and a large crowd is expected. About fifty six cars carry the gigantic show. Married at Moravia Monday at 10 am Emil Gieptner to Julia Jaluska with Rev L P Netardus at Praha officiating. The groom is a prominent young man and works for J W Mateer Sumbverman. The bride's father is a Moravia businessman. The couple will reside in the Robt Morris place recently purchased by Dr H L Johnson. The Record extends congratulations.
William Lueke, 66, died at his home last Thursday of liver congestion after a period of good health. A Confederate veteran, he had lived in the county twenty two years. Survived by a widow and seven children. Funeral held Friday in Baursville cemetery with Rev. Bekeschus officiating. Tux Eacre extends condolences.
A farmer south of LaGrange attempted to mince meat with a knife, brandishing it wildly until officers intervened and jailed him. Two officers, Will and Hermann, moved to place him in a cell, resulting in a fall that caused serious injuries to Will, who remains bedridden as the condition is assessed.
A farmer sustained injuries during a spree and will be examined again today. The incident cost him $36.00, as reported by the Journal.
Hallettsville Sept. 7 County court met for regular session with an unusually large criminal docket. A white teachers institute opens today with strong attendance. an institute for colored teachers begins next week and public schools start Sept 21. A dog bite incident concerns three locals, one treated in San Antonio. Shiner beat Hallettsville 8 to 6 in a season highlight, featuring Charles Holchak the deaf and dumb catcher and his brothers on the team.
Obituary notes the death of F Schreiber near Oak Grove school after a two month illness. Born in Germany August 31 1863 he came to Texas in 1882 leaves widow and seven children. Funeral held at Scharlottenburg cemetery with local mourners, plus reports of other local sicknesses and civic mentions.
Hal le is ville reports de puty Munson taking Rudolph Vyvial to the San Antonio asylum. A new rural mail route No 2 was inaugurated with Will Turko as carrier and post boxes selling fast. Cotton buyers Ben Arnim and Eberhardt Bonardeu note 324 bales received to date. One bale weighed 625 pounds selling for 114 cents per pound with seed money added for a $79.90 total. Journal notes crops may match or exceed last year.
The Leadville area reported two hours of snowfall on Sunday night leaving streets slick and visibility reduced. Reports indicate rising winter conditions as a new storm sweeps across Colorado.
District court meets Monday October 5 with a list of grand jurors including H H Gandy W8 Riley B F Williams L A McMurry and others. Petit jury for the 2nd week includes C B Kelly Calab Thompson Leo McLanahan and multiple named jurors.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Wa Lurks ann Cui.pren thanking friends for kindness during the illness of our late husband and father William Lucke. May God bless and reward you.
Mr Jacob Kure is down with chills. Mr Oswald Buescher was in Shiner Wednesday. Mrs Dick Lockmann visited relatives in Lampasas. Moulton received 450 bales of cotton up to press. Miss Annie Fischer went to Flatonia Tuesday returning Wednesday. Miss Emmea Balhorn entertained friends at home Tuesday. Frank Simicek of Flatonia joined Rud Jaeggli’s store as salesman. Mesdames M F Bledsoe and Willis H Jones of Rockland moved to the city Wednesday. Miss Delia Helmecamp spent days with friends here then left for Shiner Wednesday.
An 1902 Texas testimonial for Dr. E W Hall's Texas Wonder asserts it cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, eliminates gravel and diabetes, and relieves back and rheumatic symptoms. The ad offers a mail order bottle for $1 and cites a user endorsement from Halletsville.
A dense ad page touts Bucklew Arnica salve for cuts and burns, Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestive woes, Electric Bitters for kidney and liver troubles, and Botanic Blood Balm for cancer and skin diseases. The items claim universal cures with prices and testimonials from readers.
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