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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
9
A proposal describes Gillespie county governance as run by taxpayers via a board of county commissioners elected by stockholders for fitness and ability. The system and service apply to every office, claiming politics plays little or no role in the county management.
In 1917 prohibition and the liquor tax cut prompted a 5 cent per hundred levy to fund the jury. In 1918 tick-eradication work raised the general tax from 20 to 25 cents. The county paid cash, ran a surplus, and kept a cautious reserve, avoiding warrants and maintaining a low tax rate with sensible valuations. The people view the cash balance as a major asset and support continued fiscal prudence.
Belton Texas September 8 the Bell County Court convicted W S Chaffin a farmer of issuing a check with insufficient funds. He received 425 dollars in fines plus costs and 30 days jail. A motion for new trial was filed. Lee Knowles was arraigned and pled guilty with a 1 dollar fine and one day in jail.
Galveston records reveal the United States customs department will destroy 31 339 bottles of assorted liquors seized from ships including the Cherokee Lena and others. A barge will carry the liquor out to sea for overboard disposal. The operation is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
In Corpus Christi on September 5 Manuel R. Garcia faces a prohibition case as a test of the state's new search and seizure law. An examining trial before Justice B G Moffett followed the discovery of beer and corn whiskey in Garcia home by Deputy Jim Long and Customs Officer White. Garcia bond set at 750 dollars for grand jury appearance.
Captain John Rodgers and four crewmen were found alive about 15 miles east of Kauai by the submarine R-4 after their failed Aug 31 non stop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. They were reported in good health and towed toward Pearl Harbor, with locals celebrating the rescue in Honolulu.
The county emphasizes a high rate of road taxes and public school contributions, arguing that surplus funds from highway maintenance can boost second and third class roads and other improvements. It highlights low debt, stable valuations, and a businesslike approach with preventable tax relief ideals.
Dooley's Store promotes John Deere mowers, rakes, and farm implements arriving this week. Schroeder Bros offers fall dress shoes with pumps and oxfords. A One Minute Grain Grader for seed and grain testing will be demonstrated. Local dealers tout pricing and selection for planting seed free of Johnson grass and weeds. Public notices hint at upcoming deliveries and assortments from OSCAR KRAUSKOPF and LOUIS F OEHLER.
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