Engagements and bridal showers mark Shiner social week
Three entertainments last week showcased Mary Lou Martins engagement to Fred Griffin for September 12 and Henrietta Holman’s novelty shower for Edwin F. Wolters. Mrs. Joe Hughs T C Club and Mrs. Edgar Wolters hosted guests from four to six with numerous attendees listed.
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Lou Martin
Mary Lou
Fred. Griffin
Joe Hughs
T. C. Club
Edgar Wolters
Henrietta Holman
Edwin F. Wolters
Mesdames
C. B. Welhausen
J. Hughs
A. B. Dunn
Ella Lane
L. Trautwein
Martha Olive
Holman
Shuete
Galveston
W. Wolters
Elo Wolters
Ellie Moeckel
J. A. Wolters
Ed. Buske
A. Richter
J. D. Gray
Myrem
Wm. Green
M. E. Wolters
C. C. Amsler
Adolph
O. Blohm
W. T. Amsler
C. H. Flato
P. H
Sloma and Paul Sloma Nuptials Attended by Yoakum Guest
Louis Sloma of Yoakum attended the Paul Sloma nuptials in the city Tuesday, joining family and friends for the celebration.
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Louis Sloma
Yoakum
Paul-Sloma
Pretty Lutheran Wedding Ties Sloma and Honora at Richter Home
Paul Sloma and Honora Sloma were married Tuesday evening at the Richter home with Rev. G Rapp officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by close relatives and a few friends, followed by cake and punch. The couple then departed for Fintonia and Galveston. The groom is praised for temperament and thrift while the bride is noted for accomplishments and society popularity.
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W. K. Richter
G. Rapp
Lutheran Church
Herman Paul
Honora Sloma
Fintonia
Galveston
Eade
Next President Seen as Currency Reformer
The piece cites Governor Wilson Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft arguing currency reform is vital for national prosperity and to prevent business disaster. They urge revision of currency laws and banking reform to serve all citizens.
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United States
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Farm Sold Near Here to Emil Buescher
Willie Eilert living six miles south of town sold his seventy acre farm to Emil Buescher of Smithsville for 115 dollars per acre, the transfer recorded as a local real estate transaction.
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Willie Eilert
Here
Hhis
Emil Buescher
Smithsville
Words I Did Not Say Poem Reflection
A reflective poem laments words left unsaid and the sorrow of regret. It envisions tomorrow's renewal and the resolve to speak kindness, share cheer, and avoid future remorse.
Governor Colquitt Campaign Spending Report
Governor O B Colquitt spent 16115 in his campaign for re election. Jupee William Fixem Ramsey spent 20481.35 for a 4000 job that he didn t get. Woodrow Wilson was officially satisfied with his momivate on the presidency Wednesday. Colonel Wolters has gone to Rockport on a fishing trip. An electric interurban line is being surveyed between Waco and San Antonio. Good luck to you Jake.
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Waco
San Antonio
Colonel Wolters
Rockport
Jake
Jupee
William “Fixem
Ramsey
Woodrow Wilson
Galveston Cot ton Exposition Opens Its Fourth Year
Galveston hosts its fourth annual cotton exposition with a larger, more ambitious event venue and program. Officials tout growth and a grander showcase than previous years.
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Galveston
Democratic nominating convention dates set for San Antonio
The Democratic nominating convention will take place in San Antonio on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14.
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San Antonio
Reading Tonight: Boys Seek Knowledge for Future Nation
A brief observation notes that boys who spend evenings with books as companions are viewed as the country’s future hope, emphasizing education and literacy as civic duty and progress.
Burleson Named Director of Wilson Campaign Speakers Bureau
Congressman Burleson of this state has been named director of the speakers bureau for the Woodrow Wilson campaign, signaling a key role in promoting the presidential bid.
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Congressman Burleson
Federal funds for Texas river and harbor works
The federal government spent almost $500000 on improvements and dredging of Texas rivers and harbors in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rogpert L Owen Re-nominated U S Senator by Large Margin
Rogpert L Owen was renominated United States senator from Oklahoma, defeating former Governor Charles N Haskell by an overwhelming majority.
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Rogpert L. Owen
United States
Oklahoma
Charles N. Haskell
Galveston Export Boom Warms July Trade Surge
Galveston's export business in July more than doubled the value of July last year with optimism that Galveston will become the world's greatest export point.
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Galveston
Texas Attorney General Resigns. Walthall Named Successor
Jewel P. Lieutroor resigns as Texas attorney general effective August 30. Governor Colquitt appoints James D. Walthall of San Antonio, first assistant attorney general, to fill the unexpired term.
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Jewel P. Lieutroor
Texas
Colquitt
James D. Walthall
San Antonio
Immigrants Admitted in Texas and U S in 1911
Federal report shows Galveston admitted 5 355 immigrants in 1911 while the United States totaled 1 030 300 persons. For the same period Texas admitted 21 955 people, with 1 198 037 in 1910 nationwide.
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Federal Department of Commerce and Labor
Galveston
United States
Texas
Round About Town Developments Highlight Local Building Activity
O S T Meyer plans a new residence while the waterworks company builds a pump house this week. W F Gerdes nears completion on a northern residence, and Frank C Koester is constructing another handsome home in the same area. Emil Buescher sells oil mill stake to Willie Eilert. John Mladenko readies a commodious western residence. Hillyer Deutsch Lumber erects a large shed and office with L A Niebuhr as manager and Charles Mladenka as assistant manager.
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O. S. T. Meyer
Waterworks Company
W. F. Gerdes
Emil Buescher
Smithville
Willie Eilert
Frank C. Koester
Ank Koester
John Mladenko
Hillyer Deutsch Lumber Company
L. A. Niebuhr
Charles Mladenka
Lavaca County Socialist Ticket Nominations
Hallettsville Texas August 5 the Socialist County Convention nominated candidates for county and precinct offices from a referendum list. No candidates were available for county attorney and superintendent of schools. Nominees included Dan Gandy for county judge Dr M R Shephard for county clerk J W Hinck for district clerk S S Klemitsibek for sheriff C F Singetou for treasurer Ernst Lueke for assessor and EE Meitzen for representative with other precinct nominees for commissioner justice of the peace and constable in some precincts.
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EE. R. Meitzen
Dan Gandy
Dr. M. R. Shepherd
J. W.hinck
S. S. Klemitsibek
C. F. Singetou
Z. Pauek
Ernst Lueke
Justice of Peace
Texas Packers Demand Hog Supply From Out of State
Fort Worth reports Texas packers must import about 15,000 hogs monthly from northern markets. The outflow of money for meat purchases is running around 115000 dollars each month with no relief in sight.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Merchant firm agent travels to multiple cities for fall stock
Dr. T Jaeggli of Rud Jaeggli and Bro departs for St Louis Chicago and New York to buy large fall and winter goods. He expects to be away several weeks.
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Dr. T. Jaeggli
Rud, Jaeggli & Bro
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Linen Shower For Miss Honora Sloma in Moulton
A linen shower hosted by friends at the home of Mr and Mrs W K Richtey honored Miss Honora Sloma Friday afternoon. Guests admired decorations and elegant gifts as Miss Sloma expressed gratitude before guests moved to the dining room for cake and punch.
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Honora Sloma
W. K. Richtey
Miss Sloma
Sloma
Elsie Jaeggli
Maida Bunting
Gayety
Moulton
Mesdames P. O. Puck
Ida Paul
Lee Bunting
Jno. Reindl
O. F. Knape
J. A. Brunkenhoeter
A. F. Kotzebue
C. O. Riske
F. Tomasko
Juo. Bucek
G. Mueller
R Preston
Jno
Mladenka
O. Buescher
Selma Kotzebue
Elizabeth Rehmer
Elizabeth Preston
Adela Knesek
Alma Koester
Bessie Mladenka
Ellie Glause
Ella Krueger
Ola Buescher
Mary Albrecht
Regional Growth and Resource Booms Across Texas
Industrial notes report Texas activity from Mercedes to San Antonio. Farmers ship corn to markets at six to seven cars daily. prices range seventy to seventy five cents per bushel. The W O Richards ranch of 89 000 acres sold for about 1.5 million to eastern syndicate for division into small farms. Athens sees fruit shipments over 400 cars this season. Corpus Christi plows turn virgin soil for cotton and settlements. Goliad sees major construction including First National Bank building valued at 35000 and other residences. San Antonio reports natural gas at Frio around 1200 feet depth with 500 psi. Egle Pass hires plans to irrigate Miller ranch. Crystal City notes June shipments of watermelons twenty cars, alfalfa one thousand cars, kaffir corn 100 cars and five thousand pounds honey. cotton and corn crop expected. Houston reports 4000 acres sold near the city for 300 cash to St Louis capitalists. part will be subdivided for town lots and a steel plant by a 10 million dollar corporation. Bandera circulates petition to fund electric line San Antonio to Bandera about forty miles with depot and ongoing service. San Antonio Chamber raises 250000 cash bonus for San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway. other bonuses include 115000 for San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railroad and 160000 for Chamber of Commerce support.
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Mercedes
Quanah
W. O. Richards
Athens
Corpus Christi
Goliad
First National Bank
Levi Baker
Pettus Slack
Crystal City
Houston
St. Louis
Social Guests Visit Local Hosts From Meyersville and San Antonio
Mrs Hartmann and Mrs Egg of Meyersville are guests of Mrs E Westerhoff. Mr and Mrs Patrick Noble of San Antonio arrived Wednesday for a visit with relatives and friends.
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Hartmann
Egg of
Meyersville
E. Westerhoff
Patrick Noble
San Antonio
City
Local Residents Return From Weimar Visit and New Arrivals
Mr John Brunkenhoefer and family and Mr and Mrs C M Kotzebue returned from a several days visit in Weimar. Emil Kanetka has joined Lucas Kehmet mercantile in Shiner as a clerk. Mr Chas Kaiser and family now reside in Moulton occupying the Jaroszewski home on West First street.
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John Brunkenhoefer
C. M. Kotzebue
Weimar
Emil Kanetka
Shiner
Lucas Kehmet
Chas. Kaiser
Moulton
Yoakum
Jaroszewski
West First Street
August Windweyer Reports Drouth Shortens Cotton Crops
August Windweyer of Flatonia recounts a drought impact from his trip through Dreyer Hope and Yoakum noting cotton crops in the region, and elsewhere, have been cut short by the prolonged dry spell.
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August Windweyer
Flatonia
Dreyer, Hope and
Yoakum
Dance and ice cream supper at Hermann park ball
A cheerful crowd attended a Saturday evening dance and ice cream supper at Hermann park ball hosted by the Sister lodge Lorbeeren, order of the Sons of Hermann. The Heukhaus Liberty band led by Lud Heinrich provided the music for the occasion.
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Hermann Park
Lorbeeren
Order of the Sons of Hermann
Heukhaus Liberty Band
Lud. Heinrich
Progressives nominate Roosevelt for president and Johnson for vice president
The national progressive party fields Theodore Roosevelt as presidential candidate with Governor Hiram Johnson running for vice president. The ticket forms a bold challenge to the current administration.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
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Paul Sloma
Baldwin
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Watkin
U. S. Patent Office
McPhail
Boston
Hendel
Marian
Gabler
Kroeger
Will A. Watkin
Dallas, Texas
Hoeo
O.b.colquitt
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Socialist County Convention
Texas Packers
Industrial Notes
Frio
Egle Pass
J. R. Rockwall
Miller Ranch
Bandera
Mico
Chamber of Commerce
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