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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
5
Calhoun county announces a local option election scheduled for October 12. The vote will determine specific local policy measures and is expected to involve residents across the county.
The famed peace advocate William Jennings Bryan is reportedly considering a European journey to promote peace efforts and outreach. No official itinerary has been announced, but the idea stems from his ongoing public work on international arbitration and mediation.
On July 1 there were 396,370 jerans on the governments civil pension rolls, compared with 429, for the same date last year, indicating a decline in active pensioners year over year.
Governor James E. Ferguson selects Sam H. Dickson of Houston to serve as Texas resident commissioner at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Dickson previously represented Harris County in the state legislature.
Robert J. Eckhardt of Taylor, a banker and farmer, announces his bid for the state senate vacancy caused by T. H. McGregor’s resignation. He has no opponent as yet since Yett of Austin has not decided to enter the race.
The German war loan of 3 billion dollars is described as the largest financial operation in world history. The piece questions Germany’s near bankruptcy talk, noting Germany’s funds stay at home while enemies must buy abroad. It compares per capita spending: Germany 25 cents and England 55 cents daily, and asks how long the war will last.
Citizens of Moulton urge local effort to push for routing the San Antonio Houston highway via Moulton. They argue it benefits Gonzales and Flatonia, noting existing roads are in decent shape and could be upgraded with modest funds. A meeting of representatives from the three cities is proposed to discuss the plan.
Governor Henderson last week signed a compulsory education bill requiring every child aged eight to fifteen to attend school eighty days or more each year.
A proclamation designates Saturday October 9 as State Fire Prevention Day. The governor urges residents to observe it by cleaning up rubbish trash and waste on their premises.
Commissioner of Agriculture Fred W. Davis announced the current year's cotton crop will not exceed 3,000,000 bales, 1,250,000 fewer than last year. The U.S. total is estimated at 11,000,000 bales.
F P Raab visited Yoakum on Wednesday. F L Filipp visited Sublime this week. Adela Knesek visited Shiner between trains Tuesday. Mrs John Baur and daughter left for Flatonia Tuesday. Henry Etlinger built a gravel road on Front Street to the ice house. John Buecek returned from Hallettaville on business Wednesday. Mrs F J Knesek left for Shiner Tuesday to visit friends. O F Schoenvo gel of Wittin left for Galveston to resume Medical College studies. Reinhold Uuebner of Shiner combined business with pleasure in the city Saturday. Mr Fluebner and family will move to Alice soon. Tax Collector Steve Bennett of Hallettsville will be in Moulton Friday and Saturday October 8 and 9 to collect current year taxes.
Funeral rites for Mrs Fannie Fitzpatrick Ferguson took place in Salado cemetery with Governor James H. Ferguson among the mourners. A large state official presence highlighted the ceremony as family members and friends paid tribute to the revered matriarch of the Ferguson family. The service, led by Rev E R Patterson, followed by hymns, and the casket laid beside her late husband Rev James E Ferguson, who died in 1876.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lucke reside in a new West Second Street home. J A Slovak and family occupy John Mladecka cottage on the city’s west side. Miias Jnna Chlastak returns from Yoakum visiting sister Miss Fannie Chlastak. Rev G Walter of Weesatche to preach at Moulton Lutheran Church October 3. Sam Jaeggli and Albert Stissler depart for Galveston to enter Medical College. Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggs celebrate birth of a four pound baby girl Sunday morning.
The County Court, Probate Docket lists multiple wills admitted to probate on testimony by witnesses such as Fritz Lueke and J. M. Valenta. Executrices and administrators are named with bond amounts and appraisers. It notes partition advances, sale reports, and lunacy judgment adjustments as Harrisville area notices.
Census bureau data show 11429 bales of cotton ginned in Lavaca County before September 1, up from 104383 the year prior. Saloon owner William Schmidt sold the Front Street business to F W Lueke and Henry Krueger, who plan to take over November 1. Rev H M Whaling and wife, who led a Methodist revival, left for Austin after a warm stay. Frank Mang of Lockhart, with Lockhart Monument Works, reports a new monument at Warne Krause’s grave in Flatonia.
District Court will open Monday October 18 at 3 p m with grand jurors empaneled. First week juries to appear at 9 a m Wednesday. second and third weeks juries at 6 a m Mondays. Civil trials dominate first two weeks. criminal docket called third week. Final citizenship certificates hearing October 19 with U S Naturalization Examiner Anthoni present. Docket shows 27 tax suits and 18 new and 18 old divorce suits. New civil filings include Douglass Scrugs vs Calloway and Mary Chaloupka et al vs Vrazel. Drumgoole vs Jacobs suit to try title and damages.
Education writers note universities and colleges show favorable start with rising matriculation, signaling more trained men and women. Yet emphasis remains on public schools as vital to thousands entering every year, demanding citizen responsibility, officers, patrons, and teachers to ensure efficiency in future duties.
Hallettsville Texas Sept 27 County Tax Collector Steve Ben net starts delinquent tax collection under recent state law Notices were sent to landowners with unpaid taxes for years since 1885 including all delinquent lands in the county
Fehren kamp and A. K. Kotzebue were in Flatonia Tuesday alongside Victor O and Elon, marking a regional visit with local ties and social engagements.
Miss Grace Preston left for Big Hill to visit Mrs. Harry Thompson while Miss Susie Gentry returned to Dilworth after visiting friends here. Mr. Tom Clark and daughter Kinney of Old Moulton returned from Shiner. The Hermann Park Verein held its annual harvest feast last Monday with a small afternoon crowd and a well attended evening dance. 100 tickets were sold.
Austin reports Texas colleges and universities opening with larger attendance than ever. The A and M College may exceed 1,000 students amid stricter entry. The University of Texas expects about 2,500 at the Main campus. Officials say rising demand for higher education echoes Illinois and California trends.
Rain showers visited Shiner during the past week. Mrs. Chas Krueger underwent surgery at Moulton Surgical Hospital. Families from Shiner attended dances and gatherings at Bluecher Park and with Woehler friends. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Batey. Evergreen School opens 1915 16 term Monday October 4 led by Prof. F G Havel. Henkhaus dance postponed due to bad roads. September 28, 1915.
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