Ephor Eagar News in Shiner Route Three
Mrs A Heidrich recovering from a long fever required surgical operation at hospital. Relatives Lena Emily and Adolf Heidrich plus Mrs Henry Lockstredt Jr and children visited. Henry Lockstedt Otto Hohmann Eddie Lenert also called. Herman Will Witting Willie Heidrich Louis Hohmann attended a Moulton picture show Saturday night. Reporter. September 16, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Heidrich
Lena
Emily
Adolph Heidrich
Henry Lockstredt, Jr
Henry Lockstedt
Otto Hohmann
Eddie Lenert
Herman Will
Herman Witting
Willie Heidrich
Louis Hohmann
Moulton
Westhoff Fire Destroys Thirteen Buildings in De Witt County
A devastating blaze in Westhoff De Witt county ripped through the Thieme mercantile building and neighboring structures early Tuesday. Thirteen buildings were destroyed with the origin of the fire still unknown and property loss estimated at about 0 000.
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Westhoff
de Witt County
Thieme Mercantile
Meinhard Kotzebue Visits City Before College Texas Term
Meinhard Kotzebue of Flatonia visited relatives and friends in the city on Tuesday. He plans to leave for College Station Friday to complete studies at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
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Meinhard Kotzebue
Flatonia
Meinhard
College Station
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Battleship Michigan Sails From Galveston To Vera Cruz
The battleship Michigan, docked in Galveston, departed Saturday for Vera Cruz Mexico amid cheerful harbor mood. The voyage marks a return to active service with a short stop en route.
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Michigan
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Moulton Considers Sewerage System for Business District
A sewerage system covering the business section of Moulton could be installed at a small cost. The town needs improved drainage and sanitation. City officials weigh options to fund and implement the project.
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Moulton
San Antonio Rep Chester Terrell Announces Gubernatorial Bid
Chester H. Terrell of San Antonio announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He serves as speaker of the house of representatives.
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Chester H. Terrell
San Antonio
House of Representatives
Cotton Prices Dampens Republican Confidence
The high price of cotton undercuts GOP claims that a Democratic administration would deliver four to five cent cotton, weakening their position on the agriculture issue.
Swatting Flies Spurs Economic and Health Savings
Flies cost the United States about 157 million dollars annually. Swatting them is presented as a money saving and health preserving action.
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United States
Supreme court rules pedestrians share crossing rights with cars
The supreme court states pedestrians have the same right at crossings as automobiles, though persuading a driver to stop remains a challenge.
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Supreme Court
South Texas Annual Fair Premium List Issued
The program and premium list for the South Texas Annual Fair in Yoakum are issued and widely distributed. The event runs October 13 14 and 15, with showcases and awards outlined for visitors and participants.
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South Texas
Yoakum
Culberson to Resume Senate Duties After Illness
C A Culberson, once in a sanitarium due to overwork illness, will soon be able to resume his senatorial duties. This comes as welcome news to his many friends in Texas.
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C. A. Culberson
Texas
Popular ex treasurer urged to run for governor
Former State Treasurer Sam Sparks is urged by friends to enter the gubernatorial race next year. He is described as one of the most popular men in the state and would give any man a run for his money.
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Sam Sparks
Mr. Sparks
National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth
The event runs from November 22 to 29 in Fort Worth. Cash prizes totaling 1700 dollars accompany the usual annual special awards.
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Fort Worth
State Government Costs Rise For FY Ending August 31
The comptroller's department reports total expenses for supporting and maintaining the state government at 5 512 676 57 for the year ending August 31 an increase of 830 108 11 over the prior year.
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Comptroller’s Department
Flatonia to Stage First Industrial Agricultural Fair
Flatonia announces its inaugural fair at Herman Sons Park on October 9 10 and 11. The event aims to educate residents and boost local industry and agriculture with demonstrations exhibits and activities designed to benefit the community.
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Flatonia
Herman Sons
Moulton Home and School Club Opens 1913 14 Session
The Moulton Home and School Club held its first meeting of 1913 14 at the school Friday afternoon. Despite poor weather attendance was fair and members committed to improving the school and grounds. The club funds outdoor improvements including a physics lab history charts new fountains gymwork and grounds layout with play confined to campus. Membership is free with funds raised by bazaars contests and entertainments.
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Moulton
New Telephone Plant Expands Service In Moulton
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company has installed a completely new equipment and expanded service at Moulton. Many new phones have been added and a new switchboard installed. The exchange has moved from A F Kotzebue's drug store to the bank building on the second floor.
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Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Moulton
A. F. Kotzebue
Bank
Good Roads and the Show Me State Spirit
Homer D. Wade argues that improved highways boost commerce and reduce living costs, praising Missouri’s fifty thousand strong mobilization led by the chief executive. He urges cooperative effort across politics and ages to sustain momentum for permanent, well built roads.
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Homer D. Wade
Stamford
Texas Good Roads Ass'n
Missouri
Sam and Will Moore Institute Opens in Strong Start
The Sam and Will Moore Institute opened Monday with 143 pupils present. Trustees, the Home and School Club, and patrons attended as Superintendent J.C. Guy and faculty announced a likely record year. The list of teachers and assignments includes J.C. Guy teaching mathematics physics and Latin.
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Satth
Will Moore
J.C. Guy
T. H. Leslie
Neil Kelsey Guy
Agnes Kavanaugh
Elsie Guenther
Zou Urquart
A Token of Appreciation for Fenrenkamp Retirement
The Moulton Independent School District honors F. T. Fenrenkamp for years of service on the school board. Board members express sincere regret at his voluntary retirement and extend heartfelt good wishes for his future. Signed by J. T. Jaeggli O. F. Knape eleschaeiee A. F. Kotzebue.
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F. T. Fenrenkamp
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Moulton Independent
J. T. Jaeggli
O. F. Knape
Eleschaeiee
A. F. Kotzebue
Church Benefit Entertainment Attended by Flatonia Guests
Mrs Ed Lindeman and Misses Elsie Guenther Elsie Jaegeli Maida Bunting Leila Horne and Mr Edwin Jaeggli attended the church benefit entertainment at Flatonia Tuesday evening.
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Ed. Lindeman
Elsie Guenther
Elsie Jaegeli
Maida Bunting
Leila Horne
Edwin Jaeggli
Flatonia
Industrial Notes On County Roads And Bridges
Galveston county commissioners order a road bond election for September 26 with a $250000 ballot. Rockdale reports a gas discovery six miles west on C A Doss property at 600 feet. Velasco sees a $75000 good roads bond approved for three roads. Fredericksburg hints R A Love may extend the Fredericksburg and Northern Railway to San Angelo. Scurry county designates October 2 and 3 as good roads days with thousands to work. Waco announces a $60000 three span steel bridge to replace the old suspension bridge at Bridge Street. Dallas designates October 25 as Boy Scout Day at the State Fair with about 2000 scouts in uniform. C M Richmond leads planning.
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Galveston
Rockdale
Rockdale Gas and Oil Company
C. A. Doss
Velasco
Waco
Bridge Street
Dallas
C. M. Richmond
Wilson Building
Weather and farm notes from Eddy September 26 1913
Last week brought beneficial rains for fall gardens with good prospects for a fall crop though cotton worms appeared. Cotton picking will end soon and corn gathering follows. A Saturday dance was postponed due to weather. Darilek Bros ginned over 800 bales this season and aim for the season end rose mark. Mrs Elster's birthday party was held Friday night with fine refreshments. Mr and Mrs Edmund Anderle welcomed a baby boy Monday. Frank Haas and family of Smothers Creek visited Sunday.
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Darilek Bros
August Elster
Frank Haas
Smothers’ Creek
Eddy
Cotton Receipts Fall Amid Rainy Weather
Cotton receipts over the last two weeks have declined due to continued rains. By Wednesday night total receipts stood at 7,290 bales, about four fifths of this season's crop.
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KR. Jaeggi
A. Matula
Shiner, Texas
Moulton Auto Garage
Lueke & Henrichs
Wera
Shiner
Route Three
Ephor Eagar
Caroline Reynolds
Los Angeles Graphic
Sam and
Will Moore Institute
Industrial Notes
Henkhaus
Epuror EaGue
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