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FAYETTE COUNTY COMPANY, NATIONAL GUARD, ORGANIZEDIn the organization of the Fayette county company of National Guard at Schulenburg last week, out of a total of 134, 103 were accepted, leaving 31 rejected. Of these--Ira D. Townsend, Walter B. Lowrey, Will Walchar, Felix Rohan and Albert Sciba of this section--were rejected for being under weight and for physical imperfections. The rejected boys hope to overcome these imperfections and want to try again. THREE WEIMAR BOYS ACCEPTED
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With Our Soldier And Sailor BoysEric Dahse is out of the hospital at Camp Travis, after a siege of the measles. Eric says he doesn’t mind the measles so much, but he doesn’t like hospitals. Riley Wagley, we have been told, is now serving on the battleship Maine. Young Kuchar, who enlisted in the navy several months ago, is now stationed on the battleship Wyoming. His ship was at Norfolk, Va., recently. Weimar Mercury, November 23, 1917 Soldier Jung Killed At Camp TravisWhile digging out gravel from the side of a hill near Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, one day last week, there was a cave-in and three bright American soldier boys were killed and several others injured. One of the boys killed was named Jung, and he was a son of Gus Jung and wife of Red Rock. Mrs. Jung, the mother of the deceased soldier boy, was formerly Miss Emma Townsend of this city, and is well remembered by many Weimar people, who join us in expressions of sympathy over the loss of her beloved boy. Weimar Mercury, November 23, 1917 ALFRED G. BEYER, WORLD WAR HERO, DIES AT COLUMBUSColumbus, Texas, March 29.--Alfred G. Beyer, Croizx De Guerra winner and the first Colorado county soldier to be wounded in World War, died at his home north of Columbus Monday nite. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday near Ellinger. The Columbus and LaGrange posts of the American Legion will attend in a body. Mr. Beyer was 39. He is survived by his widow and two children. He and a friend, Harry Fritsch, ran away from home and volunteered with the Fifth Marines at Port Royal., S.C. ten days after the United States entered the war. Young Beyer reached France before the arrival of General Pershing. He was wounded in the first skirmish at Belleau Wood. He was awarded the Crois de Guerre for bringing a wounded comrade into the lines under fire after receiving his own wounds. "TAPS" FOR FOUR OF OUR BOYS.That disease and death stalk abroad in our land has been painfully impressed upon us during the past week. First came news of the death of Eddie Ulbricht, the bright and popular son of our good friends, Max Ulbricht and wife of New Bielau, which occurred at Camp Mabry, Austin, after a brief illness of influenza followed by pneumonia. The remains were brought here Sunday morning and shortly after were laid to rest in the New Bielau Cemetery. Our people had not recovered from the shock of this splendid boy's death when news was received Saturday night that Edgar Leidolf, son of F. E. Leidolf and wife, and one of our brightest and best young men, had also succumbed to the same disease at the same training camp. Edgar's remains were brought here Sunday night and the following afternoon were laid to rest in St. Michael's Cemetery. On Tuesday morning news was received of the death of two more of our beloved boys--Herman Otto, son of Edmund Otto and wife of the New Bielau community who succumbed to an attack of pneumonia Monday night at a training camp at Petersburg, Va., and whose remains will be brought here for interment, and this was followed by news of the death of Fred D. Winkler, son of Mrs. Chr. Gabler of the Shimek community whose death occurred of the same complaint at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Monday night. The remains of young Winkler will also be brought home for interment. The deaths of these young men, the very flower of our land, has been a severe blow to our people. All hearts have bowed in sorrow and sympathy for their families. God pity and comfort the bereaved ones, is our sincere prayer. COLUMBUS BOY WOUNDED WITH THE ARMY IN FRANCE Columbus, March 26.--Authentic information received here is that Walter Dick, a Columbus boy belonging to the famous Rainbow Division, has been wounded in France. The news came rather late, as he is reported to be able to leave the hospital by this time. This is the first misfortune that has happened to any of the Columbus boys “over there.” Eagle Lake Headlight, March 30, 1918 He Can’t Speak English But Buys Liberty BondsMr. Frank Weber of Bernardo, one of the good citizens of that community, last week purchased a $100 Liberty Bond at Columbus, and his eldest son, Ernest Weber, took out $500 worth of Liberty Bonds. Mr. Weber, while of German ancestry, and himself not able to speak the English language, is a loyal American. He has a son with the American army in France and is purchasing bonds that he may also help his adopted country with his money. Baptist Sunday School Buys $100 Liberty BondThe Baptist Sunday School voted to purchase a $100 Liberty Bond. The Sunday School collection for each third Sunday will be used in the payment of this bond. At the Baptist service Sunday a collection for home and foreign missions was taken and $300 contributed. Eagle Lake Headlight, April 20, 1918 Stafford Taylor Gets Discharge From ArmyMr. Stafford Taylor, who has been in the army service since last September, returned home last Sunday night, having received an honorable discharge from service. He was stationed at Camp Travis until recently when he was transferred to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, having received his discharge while at the latter place. Eagle Lake Headlight, April 20, 1918 JOE MAHALITE DEAD.Columbus, Texas, 11, --Joe Mahalite[sic], aged 25, a soldier at Camp Travis, died Thursday evening of pneumonia and the body arrived Saturday morning for burial in the Odd Fellows’ Rest. Rev. F. S. Strobel of the Catholic Church conducted the services. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mahalite[sic]; three sisters, Mrs. Steve Madova, Misses Mary and Minnie Mahalite[sic], and six brothers, Rudolph, Louis, Edmund, John and Albert Mahalite[sic]. Co. K, 360 Infantry, Camp Travis, Texas, Feb. 12, 1918.Pvt. Joe Mahalitc of Columbus died the past week, of pneumonia. He had been transferred from this company to the 165th Depot Brigade several weeks ago, consequently all of his friends in this compnay[sic] were not aware of his condition. Pvt. Mahalitc wa a good soldier while in this company and we feel sure he would have made good elsewhere. AUTHORITIES SAY SON IS LOSTAll doubt as to the fate of Edward Feyrer, the soldier son of Mrs. Johanna Feyrer, who was on the ill fated Tuscania, recently sunk off the coast of Ireland by a German submarine, was dispelled Tuesday morning, when the government authorities officially notified the mother that her son was among those lost. In the loss of her son, one of the first of our boys to meet a watery grave through the cowardly methods of the German submarine, Mrs. Feyrer has the sincere sympathy of all our people. NOT TOO OLD TO HELP IN THE GOOD WORKWhen the Red Cross Knitting Club was organized last Saturday afternoon, one of the applicants for membership was Mrs. Stegemann, who is 90 years and 4 months old. She came forward and voluntarily offered to knit six pairs of sox for the soldier boys every month. Mrs. Stegemann was born in Germany, and is unable to speak the English language, but since she has become cognizant of the intentions of he Red Cross Society, she is more than anxious to “do her bit,” and feels that her age should not bar her from participating in same. Alfred G. Beyer, World War Hero, Dies at ColumbusColumbus, Texas, March 29.—Alfred G. Beyer, Croix de Guerre winner and the first Colorado county soldier to be wounded in World War, died at his home north of Columbus Monday nite. Funeral services will be held on Wednsday near Ellinger. The Columbus and La Grange posts of the American Legion will attend in a body. Mr. Beyer was 39. He is survived by his widow and two children. He and a friend, Harry Fritsch, ran away from home and volunteered with the Fifth Marines at Port Royal, S. C. ten days after the United States entered the war. Young Beyer reached France before the arrival of General Pershing. He was wounded in the first skirmish at Belleau Wood. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bringing a wounded comrade into the lines under fire after receiving his own wounds [Place of interment unknown] Weimar Mercury, April 8, 1938 As a gratifying and much to be prized momento of those stirring times, Harry C. Fritsch, a youthful veteran of the late world war, whose home in near Santa Anna, this county, has just received from the French government the Criox de Guerre medal in recognition of bravery displayed on the Champagne front during the battle on July 15-18, 1918. The young hero has also received a medal for good conduct during the conflict from this government. Fritsch enlisted when 18 years of age early in the war in he 15th company, Fifth regiment, U. S. Marines, and was among the first of the boys from this side to see active service overseas. He was severely wounded in the Champagne battle.--Columbus Citizen. Flag Floats in Memory of Eagle Lake Soldier On decoration day, last Tuesday, the American flag floated at half mast from the American Legion flag pole in the city park in memory of Will Cherry, one of the Eagle Lake boys who died overseas. It is the custom of the local post to alternate in floating the flag in memory of the two home boys, Will Cherry and Martin Perry, who died while in the service, on occasions of this nature. On Armistice Day the flag floated in memory of Martin Perry. The two graves were decorated by members of the American Legion post on Tuesday afternoon. Eagle Lake Headlight, June 3, 1922 LIEUT. JOHN J. RAEZER WILL GET A CAPTAINCY John J. Raezer, who is with the American forces in France, has been promoted from Second Lieutenant to a first lieutenancy. He has been recommended for a captaincy and expects to become a captain in the regular army, with duty in Russia or Turkey, so he writes that he has no idea when he will see his friends in this section of the world again. NEGRO SOLDIER REPORTED WOUNDED IN ACTION The casualty lists of Monday contained the name of Elmore Johnson of Eagle Lake among the wounded. Elmore Johnson is a negro and his home is at Matthews where his mother resides. The mother had a message from the Adjutant-General at Washington stating that he had been severely wounded on October 15th. Then a letter was received later by the mother from Elmore himself written from France and dated November 4th., in which he says nothing of being wounded. Whether some mistake was made in the casualty lists or whether the letter written by Elmore was dated wrong is not known. This is the first negro soldier from Colorado County who has thus far been reported wounded in France. Skeeter Wednesday’s casualty lists contained the name of John L. Skeeter of Eagle Lake, who has been wounded severely in the fighting in France. Only a few weeks ago the casualty lists contained the name of another member of the same family Jasper Skeeter, who was killed in action. The Skeeter family formerly lived in Eagle Lake, but it is thought that the boys volunteered for service at Houston, giving Eagle Lake as their home. Our sympathy goes out to the members of the bereaved family wherever they are. Mr. E. J. Konesheck of this city has received word that his brother, Mr. Henry Konesheck, who went into the service from Cat Spring on the 23rd of last February, has been wounded in action in France, having received a bullet wound in his left leg on the 2nd day of November. The wounded soldier has written relatives here, from a hospital in France, not to worry over him as he was getting along all right. Not having heard from him since that letter, Mr. Konesheck thinks probably his brother is with the wounded now en route to America. Eagle Lake Headlight, December 21, 1918 |
Young, NugentNUGENT YOUNG DEAD IN FRANCEA telegram from Washington Saturday announced the death of Private Nugent young, colored soldier from this point, which occurred in France, from pulmonary tuberculosis on May 14. Nugent Young was a grandson of Ned Jones, a well known colored farmer of the New Bielau section. Weimar Mercury, May 30, 1919 M. P. OSCAR ROSE EN ROUTE HOMEWord has been received b the family that Oscar rose, who has been overseas for many months, of late serving as military police at Nice, embarked for the home journey about the first of the month, and doubtless is now in the States. He is expected home in a few days. Weimar Mercury May 20, 1919. DR. YOUENS IN THE STATESMrs. W. G. Youens received a telegram Saturday announcing the safe arrival of her husband, Lieutenant, Willis G. Youens, from overseas. Dr. Youens left Columbus January 26th., 1918, and was assigned to routine duty in the medical corps at Kelley Field, San Antonio. He was transfered[sic] to the aviation field at Lonoke, Arkansas, in April where he remained until July 4th. He left New York July 9th and landed at Brest, France July 21st. After following the 163rd Ambulance Company over a great portion of France he succeeded in joining that body near Chateau Thierry, on the Marne, through the Some battles, the St. Mihiel drive and the Meuse=Argonne offensive until the armistice was signed. He was with the first American forces sent into German as the Army of Occupation, stationed at Ehrenbreitstein across the Rhine from Coblenz. Since he left here he has done headquarters clerical work, served in a base hospital, in a receiving hospital, attended the wounded on the field and spent some time in a civil hospital in Coblenz. Colorado Citizen, May 16, 1919 RECEPTION TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORSThe reception arranged by the ladies of the community to the retirmomg ssoldiers amd sailors given at the opera house Friday night. was attemded by a crowd which taxed the capacity of that commodious structure. The ladies had decorated the hall and stage in a very beautiful manner, and with the boys in thier unfiorms, their faces smiling at the thought of again being at home after such strenuous times abroad, with brilliant lights and entrancing music, the scene was indeed a pretty one. Fifty or more of the boys responded to the invitations sent out and were present, being welcomed at the door by a reception committee, who introduced them and made them feel at home. Rev. J. E. Stack delivered an address of welcome to the boys, after which local talent sang and recited, further emphasizing the gladness of all that the boys are home again, after which punch, ice cream and cake were served in profusion to all present. It is the intention of the citizens to give another reception in June when the boys of the 26th and 90th Divisions arrive home. Annoucement of this fact was made during the evening and a cordial invitation extended the boys present to again come in and help celebrate the home-coming of the 36th and 90th, as well as other boys in service who may come home in the meantime. Weimar Mercury, May 30, 1919. Clyde Jackson Received Wound From ShrapnelMr. Clyde Jackson, son of MR. and Mrs. G. M. Jackson of Garwood, who has been in France for more than a year was wounded during the month of September. He was struck ion the leg just below the knee by a piece of Shrapnel and a wound some four inches long being inflicted in his leg. He was taken to the hospital where he had to remain for sixteen days, though he writes that there was never anything serious connected with his wound. Clyde has the piece of shrapnel which struck him and says he is going to bring it home for a souvenir.
Eagle Lake Headlight, December 28, 1918 Airplanes Here Now At All Hours Of DayTen To Fifteen Machines Landing Here Now Every Day; Came Out From Ellington Field At Houston.As per announcement in last week’s Headlight, the government airplanes began coming to Eagle Lake on Tuesday morning, five landing here during the morning and five during the afternoon. The airplane 1-U was the first to light, and instead of landing out in the Griffin pasture, as had been laid out for a lighting station by Capt. Johnson last week, it landed out in the Guynn pasture, the aviator claiming to have lighted there on account of motor trouble. Airplane 4-X followed this one, and thinking that it had landed on the proper field, it too went down in the same locality, and in attempting to light struck in an old rice canal, breaking off its wheels and propeller. A mechanic was brought out from Houston in another airplane to make repairs on the damaged plane. Capt. Johnson, who was nearby in his large 4-U machine, which carries ninety-three gallons of gasoline, the same machine which was here last week laying out the landing station, soon had things righted and the other aviators landing at the right place. Since Tuesday the airplanes have been circling the town and landing here all the way from eight to twelve a day. These machines are driven by studen[t] aviators from the Ellington Field at Houston who are under the direction of Capt. Johnson, who, himself has already seen service on the Russian and French fronts during the present war. The coming of the airplanes the first couple of days attracted a great deal of attention and there were many people out on the lighting field to welcome them and to treat them to refreshments when they landed. The students highly appreciated the refreshments of sandwiches, pies and cakes given them here on their arrival, stating that they appreciated the spirit shown them by the people of Eagle Lake. But airplanes now have become so common, coming from eight to twelve each day, that they are not attracting so much attention. When one is heard coming, some people in cars will hurry to the field to see it make its landing, while others, at the sound of the hum of the motor up in the air, now merely crane their necks to locate the machine. Eagle Lake Headlight, January 26, 1918 FROM JOHN HAWKES IN FARAWAY FRANCEFrance, Jan. 26, 1918. WILL CHERRY IN FRANCE WITH AMERICAN FORCESThe Headlight stated last week that so far as known, Vance Moore was the only Eagle Lake boy in France, but Mrs. Ellen Cherry of Bay City, formerly of Eagle Lake, writes the Headlight that her son, Will, left on the twentieth of October for France. He is with the marine corps, a member of the 97th. company, 6th Regiment, U. S. M. C., American Expeditionary Forces in France. Mrs. Cherry says: “All the son I have, I give to my country.” Will writes that he likes the marine life and that he has met many fine boys, all of whom he says are anxious to get to France. In the daily papers of Saturday was announcement of the death from wounds previously received in battle of Captain Little Harrison, a Columbus boy who had lived in Houston for the past few years. Capt. Harrison was a son of Dr. Bob Harrison and wife, former citizens of Columbus, but who, also, have been living in Houston the past few years. The young man was also a grandson of the late Dr. R. H. Harrison, Sr. He was a brave, bright young man, a general favorite among his companions, and his death on the French battle front is deeply and sincerely deplored. Captain Harrison was born at Columbus Sept 16, 1887, Our sincere, heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved parents. Weimar Mercury, August 2, 1918, page 1 Memorial Day News has been received here of the appointment of John J. Raezer, a former citizen of Eagle Lake to a second lieutnancy in the Quartermater’s Department. Lieut. Raezer has been in France for some time, being engqaged in building railroads and other construction work for the American forces. COLORED SOLDIER BOYS HERE Two of Weimar’s colored soldier boys were here Saturday on a brief visit to the home folks. They were Miles Ingram, a son of James Ingram, well known farmer of this secton, and Charlie Hunter, son of the late Josh Hunter of this vicinity. Both expressed themselves as being well pleased with soldier life, but are longing for a chance to get a good swipe at the kaiser. |