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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
2
The statement announces H. E. Short of Seguin as a candidate for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District.
The section notes there is no cause for complaint relative to other state portions. It proclaims 1900 a year Texas will long remember, marking it as the most destructive on record.
The article notes the coastal damage from Saturday's storm will require years to fix. It also reports cotton selling in Moulton this week at 104 cents, the highest price in over seven years.
Arthur Goebel files a claim against Gov Goebel's estate seeking ten thousand dollars as a fee for Dr McComick services at his brother's death bed.
Early returns from northern states indicate the Republican share of the vote fell roughly 20 percent compared with four years ago, signaling a significant shift in support ahead of the national results.
The Galveston News notes Governor Roosevelt seeks hard battles and could confront a large Democratic majority in Texas. It suggests Texans are well bred and listen to political arguments unless blocked by a convention.
Despite heavy rainfall this season farmers report decent spirits as cotton yields are modest but selling well. Seed prices are strong and the section fared better than others in the state, with good returns and favorable market conditions.
The article recounts the galveston storm and coast devastation with estimates of 10 000 lives lost on the island and widespread ruin. It describes flooding up to fifteen feet, wrecked buildings ships and rail bridges, looting and corpses, and relief efforts across interior towns.
Shiner notes reflect relief for Galveston and east Texas with a $75 collection yesterday. Mentions Dr I E Clark visiting Edgar memes, local officials and students, school opening, staff changes, and visits from Mr Schultz and the Neimeyers. Also ads for Moore's malaria cure and Kotzebue's Drug Store promotions, plus a bakery advertisement mixup in the Post.
The sheriff is commanded to summon R. D. Bradley to appear at the Justice Court in Precinct No. 6 Lavaca County at Moulton on October 8 1900 to answer Henry Krause's suit for 43.10 including a 25 note from January 20 1898 and an 18.10 open account for 1898. The writ is issued July 36 1900 by J. P. T. F. Jackson Precinct No. 6.
Texas residents and visitors spend time in the city despite rain as ball night is postponed. A civil summons orders Sam C Bradley to appear in Justice Court Precinct No 6 Lavaca County on October 8 1900 for an $89 debt including two notes dated 1897 and 1898 and an open account for merchandise.
A stern warning urges a young man to seek work and learn a trade rather than drift as a loafer. It recalls others who failed by wasting time on cigars, stories, and drink, and stresses that wit alone won’t bring success or help the town.
A listing offers ladies vests at a bargain and a case of childrens underwear at 250 a suit. Four cases of mens underwear are mentioned but details are incomplete.
W Zimmermann the Taylor advertises fit guaranteed tailoring services with emphasis on quality craft and customer satisfaction. The message highlights reliable alterations and personal fittings to ensure proper fit.
Round trip tickets from Moulton to Kerrville Comfort Boerne and Ganahl are on sale now through September 30 with returns within 30 days. Fares: Kerrville 8.40 Comfort 7.70 Boerne 6.90 Ganahl 8.00 A Prohibition Dallas convention rate increases by one and a third. Sep 13 14 tickets return by 17. San Antonio International fare Oct 19 to Nov 3 one fare plus a cent. Mexico City Monterey Saltillo fiesta rate 29.90 to 10.46 Monterey. Tickets sale June 6 to 16 for Monterey 10 days from sale to Mexico 30 days with stop overs allowed.
Rain and strong winds caused significant damage to cotton and forced the postponement of the grand King Shoot that was scheduled for last Sunday. Local updates mention extended visits of Mrs J A Smothers to Bastrop and a visit from Dr Patton for a sick child.
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