Political notes crowd Houston meeting and local races
Six thousand heard Joe Bailey in Houston Monday night with about a thousand unable to gain admittance. Sam Schwartz considers running for Floater from this district. if he runs, election seems likely. Gonzales County sees J NwiGusBorS as candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 2. Neighbors praised as a good commissioner and urged election. Lavaca County filings reflect a Democratic primary in discussion as precinct conventions set for May 2 to name delegates to county and state conventions and national delegates from Denver. The May 2 primary itself is subject to ratification by conventions under Terrell election law.
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Joe Bailey
Houston
Nwigusbors
Gonzales County
Neighbors
Denver
Call for Election of Trustees in Shiner ISD
The Shiner Independent School District Gazette reports a call for trustees. The current board has served about three years and seeks relief. Those wishing to serve should know the election is Saturday May 2 and a new seven member board will be elected.
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Shiner Independent
Warehouse accident injures manager and halts work
New Era reports that while handling cotton bales at the warehouse last week, manager Canon sustained severe back injuries but is able to be on duty again. The incident highlights safety concerns at the facility and potential impact on operations.
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Canon
Attorney General Davidson Linked to Galveston Firm Fees
Local papers accuse Attorney General Davidson of drawing $100 monthly from a Galveston law firm. The Eagle The Journal questions influence and recalls a 20 day saloon closure ruling Davidson issued, while noting M. M. Brooks as a prohibitionist and asking if the judge read the opening speech.
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Davidson
Galveston
Eagle
M. M. Brooks
Schulenburg
Shiner ISD Sets May 2 1908 Trustee Election
By order of the Shiner Independent School District board an election is ordered for Saturday May 2 1908 at the usual polling place to elect seven trustees. J Weishaar is appointed presiding officer. Polls open 10 a m to 4 p m. President J C Habermacher, Board Trustees L Trautwin Secretary.
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Board of Trustees
Shiner Independent
J. Weishaar
Nixon Announces Candidacy for 25th Judicial District DA
The Gazette announces Robert F. Nixon of Gonzales as a candidate for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District subject to Democratic primary actions and solicits support.
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Ture Gazette
Robert F. Nixon
Gonzales
25Th Judicial District
Rudolph Valenta Faces Democratic Primaries
Candidate Rudolph Valenta appears on the ballot subject to the Democratic primaries. The notice indicates party nomination contest details and related electoral process for the upcoming primary election.
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Rudolph Valenta
Trip to Oklahoma Mountains Recalls Texas Visit
Mrs. Barrie Zander narrates a March journey from Waco to Oklahoma, viewing the Wichita Mountains near Frederick and Snyder after crossing the Red River. The account recalls a rebuilt Snyder after a cyclone, a Mount Radiminski ascent, and friendly reception by kin before returning to Ballinger, Texas.
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Oklahoma
Waco
Fort Worth
Vernon
Texas
Red River
Frederick
Wichita
Snyder
Mount Radiminski
Ballinger
Barrie Zander
Nee Henkhaus
Frank W. Williams Co advertising portraits frames
An old classified notice offers 16x20 crayon portraits for 40 cents and frames from 10 cents, with sheets and pictures at one cent each. Claims potential profits of 400 percent or $36 weekly. Catalogue and samples free from Frank W. Williams Co Chicago.
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Frank W. Williams Company
Easter dawn and social notes in a rural Texas issue
The community reflects on Easter themes and forgiveness, prompts in a school remembered verse, and ponders peace. Local items include Mrs. A Malina building a new house, J Fischnar handling the work, a Sunday social at J Nedbalek’s, and visits from Vine Bednar and Theo to Blue Bonnet State.
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Individus
F. J. Mig
Henry
Theodore Stuter
Sweet Home
Bethlehem
J. Nedbalek
J. Balusek
Theo
Blue Bonnet State
South
Texas
Sunset School News Brings Easter Wishes From Small Town
Local notes describe farmers plowing and thinning corn this week. Baptist service scheduled at the school on the 26th. Road overseer Wm Berckenhoff active last week. Several locals visit kin and friends including the Antrich, Huber, Holdt, Green, Welhausen and Sloveek families. Easter greetings end the column.
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the Gazette
Baptists
Wm Berckenhoff
R. G. Blake
San Antonio
Mathis Antrich
Frank Antrich
Wm. Berckenhoff
Vis
Geo. Huber
Will Holdt
Henry Holdt
Messrs
Wm. Green
C. B. Welhausen
Ottilia
Annie Beinhauer
Mary Huber
G. Holtz
Tena
Dilworth
Charlie Sloveek
Tov
F. Hidecker
Mr.Cooper
Nigkel
J. Sloveek
C. Sloveek
GazerrE home happenings noted
The GazerrE notes regular household events and local updates in a concise column. Readers gain quick snapshots of domestic routines, scheduling tips, and neighborhood dustings of daily life.
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J.C. Habermacher
Shiner, Texas
Sam Schwartz
Sam
Lavaca County
J. C. Habermacher
Pres
Bodth
L. Trautwin
Wo. T. Green
S. L. Bennett
Ernst Leist
Geo. W. Wehmann
Louis Wagener
Chas. Strauss
Shiney
Otto C. Henkhaus
Smiley
Wolters Bros
Packard
Wolters Bros. Shiner
Richter
Bush and
Lane Baldwin Ellington Hamilton Hoffmann Kimball, Etc
Edison Phonographs
Victor Talking Machines
Bright Music Company
Sunset School News
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