La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 15, 1906 Page: 1 of 8
eight pages: ill. ; page 20 x 13 in. Digitized from 35 mm microfilm.View a full description of this newspaper.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
, / . ■',
l-VM,t,.t..-'*ii.-i A tS-A. - ...
■' ,T1m - ”■ ■;rr-'w
• , » ■
r.inijr Journal.
Opposite Masonic Building. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Postokfice as Second-Class Matter.
$1.50 Per Year.
LaGrange, Fayette County, Texas, Thursday, March 15, 1906.
RIOMTIN LINE.
It seems The Journal was not
in error when it gave space to the
editorial last week anent the fire
department, and the sentiments
therein expressed seemed to have
catered to our readers. The writer
likes that, it goes to prove that we
do not stand alone, and that right
is might, be it expressed by this
paper or in public by some one anx-
ious for an audience.
The city council, at its regular
session held last Wednesday night
received the petition of the fire
boys with open arms, and appro-
priated the amount asked for.
Thus the last obstacle has been re-
moved, and it now remains to be
shown how well the fire boys will
protect the good will of the popu-
lace. The public has answered,
now let the boys hold up their end
of the proposition. That they can
and will fight fire has been demon-
strated, but there is a great deal of
tardiness in attending drills and
meetings that should be overcome.
Anent the water question, of
which mention was also made last
week, the city council will act in
accordance with the suggestions
made by the lessee, John H. Kil-
lough, and test the maids, and get
more familiar with the “lay'of the
pipes,” and the amount of fire pro-
tection. They have signified their
willingness to do anything for the
public good, and in all probability
will cause others to get in line.
When the alarm of fire is sent in
the water patrons are admonished
to shut off their hydrants if in use
and to keep them closed until the
fire boys are through with their
labors. This is one of the best
moves the council ever made, and
will eventually become an ordi-
nance. LaGrange has just reason
to feel proud of her water system,
but improvements can and will be
made. “In just a little while”
there will be more six-inch mains
and no “dead-ends.” Mark the
prediction!
From Sam Houston Normal.
Editor Journal:—Of course
the Journal is full of interesting
reading matter nevertheless I will,
for the benefit of the civilized
world, dash off a few lines concern-
ing the work and merits of the
Sam Houston Normal Institute.
This magnifient school has al-
ready enrolled 532 students this
year, and more are expected at the
beginning of the third quarter
which opens April 1st. “In all my
life I have never seen such an
orderly and good-looking group of
students,” said Hon. W. A Trenck-
man of the Bellville Wochenblatt
It is needless to add that this gen-
tleman never says a thing he does
not believe or mean.
Before proceeding a step further
I will endeavor to correct an
erroneous impression that seems to
obtain in certain parts of our good
State. Some unscrupulous per-
sons have maliciously and insolent-
ly denominated our most beloved
Normal an “old maid factory.”
This is not of necessity ^ fact. It
is true, a great number of our girl
graduates choose not to enter the
blessed bonds of matrimony, es-
pecially if no one proposes to them.
Judge Bell of Ft. Worth, who
was down here lately, took occas-
ion to remark that our library was
a “dandy.” And Mr. Bell is quite
right. The building is a splendid
stucture and although it is not the
largest of its kind in the south, it
does contain over 6000 volumes of
choice reading matter, and in ad-
dition to that 25,000 volumes
which embrace books and reports
that can aid teachers in their pro-
fession.
Prof. Connell of the Farm and
Ranch was here last week and gave
us an excellent lecture on the im-
portance of teaching agriculture in
the public schools of Texas. He
said every school ought to have a
small piece of tillable soil attached
to it; which would enable teachers
to give practical lessons on soil,
plants, and insects. He took oc-
casion to suggest that more stress
should be laid on the teaching of
the protection and preservation of
birds and forests; he said children
should be taught the secret of re-
claiming impoverished and treeless
tracts of land. Judging from the
earnest and undivided attention
given him, it is safe to assert that
the remarks of Prof. Connell fell
on fertile soil.
We were honored recently by a
visit from Senator D. A. Paulus of
your senatorial district. He was
unanimously pronounced a man of
excellent personal appearance and
of strong, impressive features.
Mr. Paulus is an alumnus of our
Institute and does not conceal the
fact that he is proud to be an ex-
Normalite.
The fifth session of the Sam
Houston Summer Normal and
Summer School will open May 31st
and close July 27th, 1906, a term
of eight weeks. The faculty will
be men and woman whose special
study and work is that of training
teachers. A good attendance is
already assured. H. B.
Huntsville, March nth.
— ■ -
Cupid Smiles.
Monday morning the friends of
F. C. Rosenthal and Miss Seymoura
Rives were surprised to hear that
Cupid was victorious in «» long-
tought battle. Sunday evening at
8 o,clock at his home in the south-
ern portion^of the city ’Squire Led-
better performed the ceremony that
united these two young people in
marriage. In common with their
friends the writer wishes them a
long life, happiness and prosperity.
Both the contracting parties have
been in the employ of the Von Ro-
senberg-Heintze company, the
groom as book-keeper, and the
bride as clerk in the dress goods
department for several years. They
are popular with all classes, friend-
making and enter upon their matri-
monial journey with bright hopes
for the future.
Mrs. Job. Tansey an old resident
of Flatonia died at her home in
that city Saturday afternoon, from
the effects of cancer of the lungs;
She was an estimable lady, the
mother of Dr. and Marcus Tansey
of Smithville, (well known here),
one of the early settlers of the
county and leaves to mourn her de-
parture her husband, several child-
ren, grand-children and great-
grand-children.
■ 1 -------
The ladies of St. James’ Guild
will have a sale on Saturday, April
14, of Easter eggs, cakes, candies,
and ready-made garments.
Ervin Loessin is Dead.
“Life is but a tender dream that,
upon awakening, takes wings and
passes into a brighter clime.” We
are almost tempted to believe this,
when we review the trying inci-
dents of the past week. Ervin
Loessin, only twelve years, two
months and three days, after much
suffering closed his eyes in that
long, blessed sleep Wednesday
night, and the tired little spirit
spread its silvery wings and jour-
neyed hence. It was sad, and strong
hearts melted when they witnessed
the grief of the parents, who no
longer tread the path of youth, but
who, with the true love of their
hearts wrapped in their only son,
had hoped that in their declining
years he would be their comforter.
And when all seemed brightest,
the door was darkened by the visit
of the death angel. And the little
mound at the cemetery indicates
the resting place of one of the best
natured, conscientious, and beloved
sons the writer ever knew. Be-
neath the surface lies the body of
Master Ervin, wrapped in silent
slumber, there to remain until the
glorious sound of Gabriel’s trumpet
is heard, and our Redeemer stands
ready to bid him begin life’s strug-
gles in a new home.
Born at Cedar, Texas, January 4,
1894, he was welcomed with hearts
that overflowed yrith joy. For years
had the parents offered prayers for
a little babe, and when Ervin open-
ed his eyes in this world, it was to
gaze upon two happy people. From
the cradle to the grave he was
guarded jealously, * he was their
only joy. Ervin grew rapidly, his
mother ‘doted on him, his father
lived for him. His classmates at
the public school, loved him, and
now—it’s all over. He made a
brave fight but the torrent became
stronger and at last he smiled and
in suppressed voice the sad news
was gently broken. To the moth-
er, to whom Ervin was a great
comfort, ever willing to obey, and
to whom be leaned with a love that
was admiring, the blow is a very
sad one. As she passes through
her home, the silent reminders ap-
pear, and the open wound bleeds.
We mourn with her. To the fath-
er, who grieves in silence, the loss
of Ervin is one that only those who
have been compelled to yield to the
same calamity, can appreciate. The
big heart in his breast, that has re-
sponded readily to the appeals of
charity, is rent asunder, and he
mourns as only a father can. Both
have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Ervin Loessin took sick about
ten days prior to his demise. It
was not at first supposed that his
condition would become so serious,
yet medical aid was enlisted and
neighbors and friends assisted the
good mother in attending to him,
but the grim feaper only smiled
and waited. It was reported on
Tuesday of last week that death
claimed him, but the strong consti-
tution of the lad came to his rescue
and he shook off the hold and start-
ed the battle for life anew. A
trained nurse arrived from San An-
tonio Wednesday night, but too
late, only a tiny spark remained,
and at midnight there was a faint
rustle of a wing and the still form
of the lad was the sequel. The
funeral which took place Thursday
For County Treasurer.
The Journal in this issue pre-
sents the name of M. B- O’Baf of
Warrenton as a candidate for the
important office of treasurer of Fa-
yette county. Some few of our
readers may not be intimately ac-
quainted with Mr. O’Bar but the
majority know him.as a man of
sterling worth and character, Who
possesses the necessary qualifica-
tions essential for the office. , Mr.
O’Bar announces subject to the
democratic primaries, and promises,
if elected, to discharge the duties
of the office to the best of his abili-
ty. He respectfully solicits your
vote and your support.
afternoon was very large and very
touching. Ervins classmates and
The other the other school children
followed his lifeless body to the
new cemetery where Rev. R. Heise
committed them to mother earth.
As the floral offerings were placed
upon the grave the choir sang
“Nearer My God, to Thee!” And
truly it was. Sweetly may he sleep.
Baby Jesse.
The six months’ old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Hugo Klump, died Fri-
day morning at the family residence
in the western part of the city,
after a brief illness. Little Jesse
was their only child, and ’though
they did all in their power, the
little thread of life was severed;
and’another babe has gone to pre-
pare a home for bis loved ones.
The family are comparative
strangers to our people, having but
recently located here, coming to
La Grange from Bartlett. But in
time of sorrow they found them-
selves to be strangersamong friends.
A large number attended the obse-
quies Saturday afternoon at the
new cemetery. Our heartfelt sym-
pathy is extended to the bereaved
parents._
The Skating Rink.
Well, tbecraze'has reached La-
Grange and the roller skating rink
is an “established thing.” Satur-
day night in the brick building op-
posite R. T. Huettel’s store the
initial opening session was held
from 7 until 10 o’clock, and there
was a large crowd in attendance.
No broken arms or legs have been
reported so far.
There will be a call meeting of
the Cemetery Association on Fri-
day, March 16th, at 3 p. m. at the
Methodist church. All members
are urgently requested to be pres-
ent. Mrs. F. Prbsum. pres.,
Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Sec.
Vol. 27. No. II.
Jailed for Attempted Rape.
Julius Henson, a negro about 22
years old, was jailed Monday upon
a charge of assault with intent to
commit criminal assault. Mrs. Ed.
Langston who resides with her hus-
band upon a farm near Muldoon,
was assaulted by Henson at about
8 o’clock Monday morning, while
the husband was in the field some
distance away. 8be was choked
almost into insensibility, but her
screams, and her desperate battle
frightened the negro away before
his purpose cpuld be accomplished.
The sheriff’s office was promptly
notified and Will Loessin left at
once for the scene.
Henson was captured at his home
about a mile from the scene of at-
tempted outrage, and with another
negro was taken before the unfor-
tunate woman who positively iden-
tified him as the right party. Mrs.
Langston in her struggles, bit the
negro on the.thumb and when the
brute was presented for identifica-
tion, blood was still fresh on the
member. By promising a speedy
trial and resorting to other pleas,
the officer managed to bring his
prisoner to LaGrange.
In the district court of Fayette
county a case is now pending
against Henson for criminally as-
saulting a negro woman near Mul-
doon about one year ago.
Benno Loessin, a young man
living in the O’Quinu neighbor-
hood, is the first victim of baseball
accidents reported this spring.
With several boys he was playing
the game Sunday afternoon, when
one of them “batted” a fly ball,
which Benno attempted to catch.
He misjudged the sphere, and in-
stead of catching it struck him on
the forehead. The skull was crush-
ed in and down, the result of which
the left eye was closed. Drs. Eh-
linger and Moore attended the suf-
ferer and at this writing Benno is
reported to be getting along as well
as could be expected under the
circumstances.
H. W. Speckels, much to The
Journal’s regret,was compelled to
return to Marlin Sunday to again
receive treatment and to take the
hot baths for the cure of sciatic
rheumatism. When Mr. Speckels
arrived home from Marlin he was
feeling much improved, but since
then he has been a constant and
patient sufferer. The Journal
sincerely trusts that the second
treatment will give him permanent
relief. _ _ '
Dr. George Wurzbach of York-
town was the guest of his brother-
in-law, H. C Scbuhmacher the
first of the week. The doctor in-
formed the writer that he would
probably form a co-partnership
with Dr. B. R. King and locate at
Fort Worth for the practice of den-
tistry. __
Dr. B. D. Lunn, the eye, ear,
nose and throat specialist of Hous-
ton will be at Dr. Moore’s office
next Sunday, March, 18th. Pa-
tients of the doctor will govern
themselves accordingly.
Mrs. — Eckels received the aad
intelligence Sunday that her son,
Richard Eckels, bad died at Tem-
ple that morning. She left for
Temple the next morning to attend
the funeral.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 15, 1906, newspaper, March 15, 1906; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1004382/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.