Obituary for R. T. Thornton of Flatonia 1914
The obituary reports the death of R. T. Thornton of Flatonia on Friday April 7 1914 in Lavaca County. He was 17 and a member of the Baptist church in Athens Georgia. Survived by his wife Miss Alker and several daughters and relatives in Flatonia Moulton San Marcos and Shiner. Services were conducted by Rev Pathena at the Flatonia Baptist Church with a Masonic Lodge funeral and remains sent to Moulton by the lodge plate. Community mourns the loss as family members and friends attend from nearby towns.
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R. T
Flatonia
Lavacste
Athens
Aptist Church
Miss Alker
Mesdameesin
Lizzie Patterstih
Art
Lee Bunt- Mth Leazer
Moultony
San Marcos
Shiner
Mrs. Hughs
Dr. Gray
A Cure for Sour Stomach and Indigestion Claim
Mrs. Wm. M. Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief from indigestion sour stomach and bad breath after taking two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets. Ad yields for 140 acre land near Shiner Texas with residence tenant house three wells and wood supply inviting inquiries to Anton Chapka or John M. Krueger.
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Wm. M. Thompson
Battle Creek, Mich
Shiner
Anton Chalopka
John M. Krueger
Shi
Texas
School Notes and Class Activities Record
Miss Koniakovsky reports grades for open ed exercises on Thursday morning with the song Old Jackage. The lesson includes Reading I Am Yours and an Action Song by the Primary Class. Supt Ponton notes punishment for Unfaithfulness. Four visitors attend: Mrs N H Striebeck Mr Striebeck of Yoakum and Misses Lillie and Stella Rinn of Yoakum.
Gazette Subscription Account Notice
All parties aware they owe The Gazette on subscription. They are urged to settle promptly, even if the amount is small, as a courtesy.
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Gazette
K Club Meeting Highlights Mrs Hughs Addresses Members
A K Club gathering last Thursday featured a two course refreshment service and an address by honored guest Mrs C M Hughs who urged club unity and voted thanks. The program included roll call hostesses and topics on Scotch heroes writers and monuments plus historic readings and a vocal solo. The announcement notes Strauss seeks re election as precinct 8 treasurer with two terms already served and pledges to continue faithful service as a Democrat in the forthcoming primary on July 25.
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Thord
C. M. Hughs
A Hughs
HiMie
Roll Call
Scot Wa
Agnes Koniakovsk
Mary, Queen of
Warl Fry
Mary
France
Natalie Trauts
W. H. Plageman
Strauss
Civic Clubs to Elect Officers at Wellhausen Park
The Civic Club and Habermacher will hold an officer election at Wellhausen Park at 4 o clock on the 130th. The meeting aims to fill officer positions and set club priorities.
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Habermacher
Sie Tivie Club
Wellhausen Park
Shiner Citizens Form Commercial Club at City Hall
A large meeting of Shiner residents last Thursday at the city hall organized a Commercial Club. J D Abermacher chaired, H H Stiebeck elected chairman, T J Ponton temporary secretary. M G Harris of Cuers Commercial Club spoke on benefits and cautioned against overextension. Rady Flato of Kingsville shared club advantages. Committees were named for organization and by laws. a monthly trades day was suggested.
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Shiner
J. Dabermacher
H. H. Stiebeck
T. J. Ponton
M. G. Harris
Cuers Commercial Club
Thert
Harris
Rady Flato
Kingsville
BE. J. Merrem
D. CG. Daniel
C. Merseburger
Public Works and Tax Items From Session of County Court
The session of the County Commissioners Court met this week on Wednesday at noon. Items approved include petition for district No. 61 with metes and bounds, petition for Public Weigher at Sweet Home in Lavaca County, and changes to district No. 55. Delinquent taxes for 1915 and assessments on lands in arrears were noted. Bills on poll taxes and occupation taxes ending April 30, 1914 were submitted. Bids for two iron bridges across creeks were delayed with details of date for receiving bids.
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Pasion
Andy
Sweet 7
Lavaca
Sennett
Ling
Creels
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