Shiner News Briefs
Miss Elsie Jaeggli visiting relatives in Cuero spends a few days there. Mrs. D. Thornton returns to San Marcos. Mrs. McVea of Gonzales returns home from Thursday. Mrs. Stuart of Aransas Pass returns home. T. C. Club met with Miss Lillie Wolters hosting. Dr. C. L. Kopecky returns from New Orleans after ear eye and throat study. Leslie Merrem of Georgetown attends W. O. Mewes funeral. Mrs. Ed Gehrels and daughter Elizabeth visiting San Antonio. Mesdames Hermes and L Trautwein return home after visit to Cuero. Oscar Thompson passes en route to Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Jaeggli
Cuero
D. Thornton
San Marcos
C. L. Kopecky
New Orleans
Leslie Merrem
University of Georgetown
W. O. Mewes
Ed. Gehrels
Elizabeth
San Antonio
Gas well near Groesbeck hits 625 feet depth
Arbig gas well was brought in near Groesbeck at a depth of 625 feet. The advance comes as Texas continues to expand energy activity amid other state political and local updates.
Yoakum Wins Normal School. July Session in Yoakum
Educational leaders from Cuero Yorktown Hallettsville Lockhart and Gonzales met in Yoakum to organize a summer normal school from June 7 to July 28. Yoakum was chosen as the site with Prof. C A Peterson elected conductor. About 200 students are expected to attend and the program will serve all South Texas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
Cuero
Yorktown
Hallettsville
Lockhart
Gonzales
C. A. Peterson
Yoakum High School
The
Normal
South Texas
Texas Cotton Shipment to Japan From Galveston
The steamship Shimosa cleared Galveston with 4,220 bales of Texas cotton bound for Yokohama and Kobe Japan. This marks the third fleecy staple departure to the Orient this cotton season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Yokohama
Kobe
Japan
Shimosa
Orient
Mrs. Harrison Visits Krause Family in Fla tonia
Mrs. H. W. Harrison of Fla tonia arrived Tuesday to visit the family of Mr. Warne uv. Krause, sharing news with relatives and calling on neighbors during the northern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Harrison
Flatonia
Warne Uv. Krause
Texas Democrat Ed Kane Seeks Congress Nomination
Ed R. Kane, commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for congressman at large. The new federal game law enforcing the prohibition on shooting geese, ducks, brant, curlew and plover takes effect February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. R. Kane
State Department of Agriculture
Texas
Land Purchase Sparks Kansas City Colonization Drive
The Star Land Company of Kansas City has acquired 7,400 acres from J. W. Holt near Terion for 650000 dollars. The land will be divided into smaller tracts to promote colonization and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Land Company of
Kansas City
J. W. Holt
Tgerion
Confederate reunion dates moved to May in Jacksonville
The Twenty-fourth Annual Confederate reunion in Jacksonville Florida was postponed from April 29 30 and May 1 to May 7 and 8 at the request of General Bennet H Young commander in chief of the United Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Florida
Bennet H. Young
The
United Confederate Veterans
President Wilson aims to repeal canal toll exemption enactment
President Wilson declares intent to repeal the Panama Canal Act provision that exempts American coastal ships from tolls. He says the United States should charge American ships the same tolls as foreign vessels, reflecting an honor bound duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Moulton Club Meeting at Sam and Will Moore Institute
The Moulton Home and School Club holds a regular meeting at the Sam and Will Moore Institute Friday the 13th at 4 o clock. The program features Miss Kathleen Wake and Miss Adela Cordes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Kathleen Wake
Adela Cordes
Freeport Sets Up 3600 Ton Conveyor at Sea Board Pier
The sulphur company at Freeport is erecting a loading conveyor with a 3600 ton daily capacity at the Sea Board and Gulf Steamship Company's pier on the Freeport ship channel. Water shipments are expected to begin immediately after completion, with project finishing by March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Seaboard & Gulf Steamship Company
Freeport Ship Channel
Farmers near catching up on field work despite illness news
Komensky News notes fair weather last month helped farmers progress with field work. Obituary reports John Neigebauer of the Novobrad area died at Moulton hospital. Local visits include F J Kubenka and wife to Hallettsville and various families visiting kin in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kubenka
Kubenka
Hallettsville
John Neigebauer
Novobrad
Moulton Hospital
Barta
Jacodene Old Kinklér
Otillie Pelzel
Moulton
Will Wenske
Emil Vogt
Otto Mueller
Praha
O. Mueller
Joe Beyer
Old Moult
Kamensky
Musk
Novohrad
Eagle Eye Band
Bauraville
Davidson Endorsed for Re-election as Judge
Hallettsville Texas February 9 At a bar association meeting General A P Bagby presiding the candidacy of Judge W L Davidson for re election as judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals was unanimously endorsed Judge Davidson formerly resided in Gonzales county and is thought to carry Layaca county with strong support from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbig
Groesbeck
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
Texas
Chester H. Terrell
San Antonio
W. L. Davidson
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Howell
Norrel
Loraine
Hermleigh
Frederick Funston
Emanuel Aguinaldo
Texas City
Bishop
Hallettsville
Bar Association
A. P. Bagby
Davidson
Gonzales County
Layaca County
University Home and School Leagues Plan In Texas
The University of Texas Extension Department will support social centers called University Home and School Leagues to connect homes and schools across the state. The plan aims to boost agricultural and industrial progress while serving rural and semi rural communities. Interested organizers should write E. E. Davis, University Station, Austin, Texas, for Bulletin No. 322.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Extension
University of Texas
University Home
Texas
University
E. E. Davis
University Station
Austin
Children’s Mask Ball at Herman Park Hall
A sparsely attended mask ball hosted by the Lorbeeren Sister lodge at Herman park hall drew seventeen costumed attendees. Prizes went to Valentina Krause, Erna Hillmer, and Erna Mueller, while judges included Mrs. John Studeman, Mrs. Johnson, and Miss Leona Richter. Unmasking occurred at 9 30 and dancing continued past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Park Hall
Lorbeeren
Valentina Krause
Erna Hillmer
Erna Mueller
John Studeman
Johnson
Leona Richter
Jumps From Train Fractures Leg in Florida
Mrs Herman Chemnitz of Flatonia fractured her right leg above the ankle when she jumped from a southbound train Saturday. She believed it would stop for water, saw it pulling away, and leaped off. She is receiving care at her parents home, Mr and Mrs C M Kotzebue, and is doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Chemnitz
Flatonia
C. M. Kotzebue
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Mueller’s Birthday Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Aug G Mueller entertained many relatives and friends Monday afternoon to commemorate Mrs Mueller birthday anniversary. Mrs Mueller received a rocking chair from the Moulton Frauen Verein. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the afternoon. May Mrs Mueller celebrate many more birthdays according to friends wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. G. Mueller
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