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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
Mr and Mrs F J Kubenka of Kamensky celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary with a large crowd and dancing both afternoon and night. The American Eagle band provided music and refreshments were served generously. The celebration ended late with wishes for continued happiness and a golden anniversary in twenty five years.
San Antonio figure Judge Leroy G. Denham died suddenly on September 14. Born October 31, 1832, in Guadalupe County, he rose to prominence as a lawyer and businessman. In 1894 Governor Hogg appointed him associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
Nice weather spurs cotton picking and corn hauling as Anton Culak and family visit Ignac Vita. Felix Pavias and family and others dine with Joe Pavlica. Otto Heerssen and relatives join Miroslav Svoboda’s group for a Sunday afternoon, while John Svoboda, a former Nickel resident, returns after about twenty years. September 19, 1916.
The Moulton Home and School Club hosts a lawn tea for the club on Friday at two o'clock at Ed Studeman's home. The Eagle notes plans for additional winter entertainments to support public schools and urges generous patronage to aid the club's charitable work.
R B Papacek served as a business visitor at Shiner during a layover between trains on Monday.
A reflective verse about home as more than walls and rooms, stressing that true home is formed by affection and welcome. It portrays home as a place where love endears the space and the heart can bloom when met by those we love.
Miss Lena Richcer Carlyn Trautwein Mamie Merseburger and Alfred Merseburger leave for Baylor University in Waco to resume studies. Rosa Jean Birkman Kimo Merrem Walter Stindt and Fred Birkman head to Georgetown for Southwestern University. Rosser McNutt visits from Austin. Mildred Fry Ballard Fry depart for Baylor with mother. Katherine Breen from Mineola arrives to teach at Shiner High School. A group attended an institute in Yoakum last week. Hans Runk Joe Schindler attended Yoakum reception and dance. Mrs Charles Sandford returns to San Antonio. Elise Villaret visits relatives. School opens with 218 pupils.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute began the 1916 17 scholastic year on Monday with 167 students present. Board members Home and School Club patrons attended the opening. Due to funds shortfall the first three months are funded as a school, with tuition set at 1 50 per month in the primary, 2 00 in the intermediate, and 3 00 in the high school, payable during the first week.
Clark's Greater Shows have been exhibited at Moulton under the school board's auspices since Tuesday night. Large crowds have attended each evening to enjoy the numerous attractions. The shows remain in town for the rest of the week.
Miss Elsie Jaeggli visited kin in Shiner relatives Friday. Mrs. Ed Studeman called on Flatonia friends Monday afternoon. Ernst Balhorn of Yoakum toured the city Sunday. Mrs. John Baur and daughter Alice of Meyersville arrived Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pavlas of Flatonia visited this section Sunday. Henri Jarozewski has joined G. A. Baur as a salesman. Dr. Cheney and family moved here last week. Ben Zeieberg of Rural Route One Shiner visited Monday and ordered The Hagle.
Several residents returned from visits with friends in Shiner Hallettsville and Flatonia. Mrs C Wagner and daughter of Shiner visited in the city. A thunderstorm September 12 struck and burned Charles Christ's barn north of Hallettsville with feedstuffs tools and a bale of cotton.
Mrs John Mladenko and her two children Stella and John celebrated their birthday anniversary Thursday afternoon of last week. Pleasant conversation and games filled the afternoon with coffee cake and lemonade served. Participants included Mesdames Ed Borhm Sr Elo Fehrenkamp Charles Ripple Konstant Rehmet Jacob Tomasko Frank Tomasko Fred Krause Charles Krause Henry Krause Guy Haltom Hy Menefee F W Neskorik Joe Bohuslav August Janszen T Shandera Sophia Krause Helen Pietsch and many others plus numerous children.
A weekly update from Kuehn's Grove records a rain shower last Tuesday night and a large birthday gathering for John Schacherl on Thursday September 14. Local families including Haas Heger Meyer and Moeller share visits and birthday wishes while August Kuehn Jr recovers from an illness. Road repairs were performed by Frank Dietschke with August Kuehn Jr improving.
Charles Guthier married Mathilde Elster at Moulton Catholic Church Tuesday morning. Rev Neibert officiated. Guests dined at the bride’s parents’ home with Oak Grove Plain Band providing music and merriment lasting into the night.
Oak Grove held a birthday gathering for Jos Sustr with family and neighbors and planned a large barbecue fundraiser at Sustr pasture for the school. Updates note new patent desks installed at the school and credits several residents for time on the job. The 1916 1917 term starts September 25 and diplomas of honor are available. trustees and patrons are invited to opening day.
Mr Charles Mladenka and Miss Rosa Dreyling wed at Sacred Heart Church Houston at nine thirty in the morning. The bridegroom, son of John Mladenka, works for Wells Fargo Express Company in Houston. County Commissioner Dreyling Harris county praised the bride as an excellent young lady. The couple will visit homefolks here next week. The Eagle extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
Townsfolk join Joe Bo buslav for a birthday anniversary Sunday with card and domino games and refreshments. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Charles Pustejovsky, Mr and Mrs August Pustejovsky, Mr and Mrs F J Knesek, Mr and Mrs John Bucek, Mr and Mrs Frank Mikulik, Mr and Mrs Mat Antrich, Mrs John Bohuslav of Shiner, Mrs F L Filipp, Misses Frances Batey Mollie Pustejovsky Adela Knesek, Messrs Vladike Pustejovsky Edwin J Knesek Edward and Charles Chovanetz of Hallettsville Gallia of Moravia and John Kopecky of Taiton.
Mr. and Mrs. Hy Etlinger left Pudsday for a several days visit in San Antonio. Miss Lillian Jaeggh and Miss Theodora Jaeggh returned Friday from Shiller where they visited the family of Dr J D Gray. Miss Bonnie Yaeger, who has been visiting here, returned to her Bay City home Monday.
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