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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
1
An additional oil well near Mexia has come online producing 24,000 barrels per day. The new output boosts the region's crude supply and signals growing local energy activity.
The port of Houston handled 74 050 tons of shipping during August valued at 5 764 469 dollars. The figures reflect total throughput and cargo value for the month.
The data lists 2,306 post offices in Texas with 31 first class, 149 second class, 515 third class and 1,611 fourth class offices.
Judge Hamilton barred Ku Klux Klan members from serving on the Georgetown district court grand jury. He declared no invisible government in the United States and ordered investigations into officers records to ensure lawful duty. He urged county citizens to assist officers in upholding the law.
Yoakum now has an eight piece orchestra including violin two clarinets cornet trombone cello piano and drum. The article urges the public to support the home group while noting many towns have material for good orchestras but loyalty to local groups is lacking.
A letter from Tommie laments lack of news in the box and shares village anecdotes. He recounts a parrot’s warning, notes about rain enabling fall gardens, mentions Miss Tulip and Jeff, and comments on new flowers in the Eagle’s bouquet. He muses about an entertainment for correspondents and signs off as Tommie.
Mrs. W. Tarkington, 81, longtime Lavaca County resident, died yesterday afternoon in the city after a long illness. Funeral held Tuesday from Wm. Peterson residence. buried in City cemetery. She leaves husband 60 years and five children plus siblings and grandchildren. The Hallettsville New Era notes her as a kindly Christian woman with strong community ties.
Week of travel updates shows residents visiting relatives in LaGrange Corpus Christi Shiner Windhorst Gonzales Yoakum and San Antonio. School notes report board actions teacher institutes hospitality events and a missionary festival announced for September 18 with services in German and English.
Shiner Gazette notes Shi ner boy Elmo Merrem earning a Bachelor of Laws at the State University on August 31 and praises his achievement. Flatonia Argus reports Mrs F W Laux undergoing an acute appendicitis operation at home with Dr Guenther from LaGrange Hospital and now convalescing.
Mies Inez Kirk of Yoakum is in Smithville since Tuesday and will be the guest of the week with Mrs. A. G. Buescher, announced by the Smithville Times.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute started its scholastic year Monday with a large turnout. Enrollment reached 207, up 42 from opening day last year, under superintendent I. N. Powell. Teachers include Miss Helen Khuman principal and staff from Bastrop Shiner Nixon Nixon Moulon Lockhart and Luling.
Mrs Sam Jaeggli hosted the Home and School Club and teachers on Monday afternoon. Attendees enjoyed various games and tricks followed by cake sandwiches and ice tea, and all present had a most enjoyable time.
Mr and Mrs J J Jaeggi and Mrs Charles Kirke attended the funeral in Yellettsville on Tuesday. Wilson Tarkington, grandmother of Mrs Jaeggi, was mentioned in connection with the mournful event. Mrs Edwin Jaeggli to host Catholic Ladies Aid Society on September 21 for a quilting session at her mother Mrs Konstant Rebmet home.
Edward Biebunko and Mise Elsie Kiesler were married at the Lutheran parsonage at 10:30 on Thursday morning September 8. Rev E Hannemann performed the ceremony. The couple drove to San Antonio after the ceremony.
A historic Saturday morning storm caused massive flooding across Texas. San Antonio reported 49 drownings with $5 million in damages, Williamson and Milam counties lost nearly 100 lives, Taylor damages around $500,000, and Austin plus other cities endured heavy losses.
Material for the Moulton electric light plant has arrived and wiring in houses began on Monday. Arcel Tuberville of Flatonia holds the contract, with George Bargmaup supervising. Smith Leazer hired as engineer for one year. Spur from the railroad is complete and engines and poles are expected soon. Progress is the watchword.
Representative J. J. Mansfield of the Ninth Texas District, patient at Walter Reed Army Hospital since Congress recess, is reported in very critical condition. His health has been poor for over a year.
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