Lavaca County Briefs Highlight Local Politics and Community Events
Local notes report on politics with references to a white primary, possible state splits, and Democratic candidates. Community items mention juror Wim Willmer, Mr. Jos. Anderle Jr.’s 58th birthday, Saint Joseph’s Day observations, and praise for local hospitality. Also recaps safety: Valentin Peter on a broken rail averted disaster.
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Gtotr
Texas
Metguenee
Wim. Willmer
Halleteville
Jos. Anderle, Jr
Oak Grove
Anderle
Wealth of Texas shows vast resources and growth
The American Review of Reviews notes Texas as a petrochemical leader with rising oil output, extensive refining near Beaumont, and exports nationwide and abroad. It highlights Texas as a potential metallurgical, agricultural, and mineral powerhouse with a large population, vast agricultural lands, and diverse climates and beauty.
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Beaumont
Texas
United States
Tropics
America
Northwest
Imperial Texas
American Review of Reviews
Mrs Dickson Rites Noted in Shiner Texas
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Laird Dickson died at age 74 at her son in law William Green’s home in Shiner Texas. Born in Virginia she moved to Texas in 1854 living in Gonzales and Lavaca counties. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. P. F. Taylor and Mrs. William Green and five sons with two other sons predeceasing her.
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Shiner
Texas
Mary Elizabeth Laird Dickson
William Green
Dickson
Virginia
Gonzales County
Lavaca County
P. F. Taylor
Wharton
Thomas A. Dickson
William A. Dickson
P. F. Dickson
Victor Dickson
Hamilton B. Dickson
Dee Braddock
Wharton County
Local Shiner gin sold to Ed Bertsch for fall repairs
Mr. Ben Behrrenkamp sold his Shiner gin property to Ed Bertsch who will repair it for fall business. J M Smith of Montgomery bought Adore Rienstrem the saddle horse costing 8259. Citizens report a basketball game between Yoakum and Moulton with Moulton victorious. Hallettsville hopeful on independent school district and a special tax election.
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Shiner Gazette
Ben Behrenkamp
Shiner
Ed. Bertsch
Halletaville
J. M. Smith
Montgomery
Ixadore Rieinstrem
Flatonia Argus
Moulton
Yoakum
Flatonia
Lallettsville
Citation by Publication in Lavaca County Court
State of Texas issues a four weekly publication in the Moulton Eagle to summon Joe Hearn unknown residence to appear in Justice Court Precinct No 6 Moulton Lavaca County Texas on April gth 1906 to answer Lucas Rehimet suit filed December 29 1905 for open account balance of 30 with 6 percent interest and copy of citation to be delivered. return of service required.
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Lavaca County
Moulton Eagle
Joe Hearn
Justice Court
Texas
Moulton
Lucas Rehimet
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No
Stefka Case transfers two murder trials to Gonzales county
Judge Kennon orders the State cases against Joe Stefka moved to Gonzales county for trial on May 21. Stefka, a young Bohemian farmer, faces murder charges in the deaths of his wife near Shiner in February 1905 and their child. He posted $5000 bond in both cases, claiming his wife killed the boy and then suicided. The defense says the wife suffered melancholia. Juries have failed to reach a verdict previously, with indications of acquittal. Strayep One reports a black pony, 13 to 14 hands, 12 years old, branded IX9, $5 reward.
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Halletsville
Texas
Kennon
Joe Stefka
Gonzales County
Shiner
Sika
Kritz Krause
Moulton
Texas Wonder Endorsement Letter from A B Devall
A 1901 letter from A B Devall County Treasurer of Hallettsville Texas to Dr E W Hall praises Texas Wonder for kidney and rheumatism relief. The missive dated Oct 26 1901 requests continued use and vouches for the tonic’s effectiveness.
A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
A patent remedy named The Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles, gruel, diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities in men women and children. It claims two months’ treatment per bottle and offers mail order from Dr. E W Hall, St. Louis Missouri, formerly Texas, P O Box 629.
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Texas
St. Louis
P.O. Box
Doctor King’s New Discovery Promises Lung Health Aid
Mia Ora A Stephens of Port Williams Ohio shares that three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery stopped her two year cough and cured suspected consumption. The ad touts a guarantee by druggists, priced 50 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle free as spring begins on Wednesday March 21.
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Mia
Ora A. Stephens
Port Williams
Dr. King
Electric Bitters Restored Stout Health for Fainting Patient
A St. Clair Street resident Mary H Walters reports extreme hunger loss and nerve distress from drugging. After taking Electric Bitters her stomach improved immediately and she fully recovered, hailed as the best health tonic on earth with a 50 cent guarantee.
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Mia
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair St. Columbus
Official Directory State Officers and County Officials Listed
A directory listing state officers Governor Lanham Lieutenant Governor Neal Attorney General Davidson Superintendent Cousins Controller Stephens Land Commissioner Robbins Railroad Commissioner Colquitt Storey Stavinoha Brown and other representatives district officers county officials and precinct officials including judge attorney clerk treasurer tax assessor and sheriffs with names such as Meitzen Bagby Buchanan Guenther Russell and Lueke etc.
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W. T. Lanham
George D. Neal
R. V. Davidson
Public Instruction
R. B. Cousins
W. Stephens
Asessee Land Commissioner
E. O. Meitzen
W. T. Bagby
Jno
Buchanan
Sher Csasak
Es Devall
Eugene Turk
S. EL. Bennett
F. P. Guenther Sugride Co
Odea
H. H. Russell
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Official Directory
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