Civil court demands custody of T. C. Tyler
Austin Texas Aug 1. The Galveston authorities request surrender of Private T. C. Tyler charged with the killing of H. A. Robertson for trial under civil law. Governor Hobby refused the request by telegram to Galveston officials E. H. Holman and H. Theobald.
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Austin
Texas
Galveston
T. C. Tyler
H. A. Robertson
W. P. Hobby
E. H. Holman
H. Theobald
Galveston County
St Elizabeth Society Elects Officers for Coming Term
At the meeting held last Sunday the St Elizabeth Society elected officers including Mrs A Fishnar as president Mrs G Seim vice president Miss Matilda Funke secretary Miss Pauline Schaefer treasurer and Mrs J F Kasper on the sick committee The next entertainment will be hosted by Miss Funke on August 17 All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fishnar
G.seim
Matilda Funke
eSec
Pauline Schaefer
J. F. Kasper
Funke
Civic League Thanks for Carnival Support and Success
The Civic League expresses gratitude to the public for patronage at Thursday night’s carnival. Special thanks to merchants for wheel of fortune booth contributions, Camp Fire Girls for handling, Twentieth Century Club for the minstrel show, lumber yards for supplies, Mothers Club, Home Brewery, and all who helped arrange tents and platforms and assisted in making the event a splendid success.
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Civic League
Wheel of Fortune Booth
Twentieth Century Club
Thomason to Back Neff in Second Primary Fight
Thomason, defeated for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, will support Neff in the second primary. His campaign manager Senator Drolly plans to back Bailey, per the Moulton Eagle.
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RE. Thomason
Neff
Senator Drolly
Thomason
Bailey
Moulton Eagle
Florida and Vermont Governors Refuse Extraordinary Sessions
Florida Governor Catts and Vermont Governor Clement decline to convene legislatures in extraordinary sessions to act on the federal woman suffrage amendment. By contrast, thirty five states have acted in favor of the suffrage question.
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Catts
Florida
Clement
Vermont
Local Election Totals Reported by Yorktown News
In West Yorktown 383 votes were cast while East Yorktown recorded 14. Nordheim and Meyersville each had 6, Hocheim and Lifitle Chicago reported none, Linde nau and Arneckeville had 3, Terryville 2, and Clinton had votes with Yoakum boxes not reported.
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Yorktown
Nordheim
Meyersville
Hocheim
Lifitle Chicago
Lindenau
Arneckeville
Terryville
Clinton
Yorktown News
Shiner Farmers Union Local 1908 Special Meeting Notice
A notice to all farmers and members of Shiner Farmers Union Local No 1908 announces a special meeting at Shiner City Hall on Saturday August 14 at 8 p m. Business of importance will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. The union is named Shiner Farmers Union Local No 1908. A related item notes West Columbia production of 26 000 rels a day valued at 79 000 dollars.
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Shiner Farmers Union
Shiner
West Columbia
Birthday Surprise For Herbert Siems
A hearty birthday party gathered at Mr and Mrs G Siems home on Sunday night to celebrate Herbert Siems birthday anniversary. Guests included many Bleier Hirscher Seidenberger Hilscher and Schraer family members. Refreshments and outdoor games followed. Guests praised the hostess and wished Herbert many happy days.
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G. Siems
Herbert
Math Bleier
Anton Bleier
Joe Hirscher
Rosie
Frieda
Dora
Ida Lleizz
Ida Kloesel
Dora Grantz
Emilie
Mary Hilscher
Helen
Justina Seidenberger
Josephine Schra
Honor Roll Subscriptions Renewed with Thanks
The newspaper thanks subscribers who renewed including Emil Harbers of Shiner R2 Ida Wangeman of San Antonio Chas Krupala of Shiner W Richter of Little Rock Ark W Miller of Shiner R1 Ed Kach of Shiner new Henry Probst of Sweet Home RI M Nowlin of Shiner new Willie Schreiber of Shiner R1 Mrs Lillie Donohue and children visiting relatives at Weimar and El Campo
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Emil Harbers
Shiner
Ida Wangeman San An
Chas. Krupala
W. Richter
Little Rock
Ark
Fr. W. Miller
Kach
Henry Probst
Sweet Home
M. Nowlin
Willie Schreiber
Lillie Donohue
Weimar
el Camno
Feague Carnival a Success Despite Rain Delay
The Civic League carnival in Shiner drew a large crowd with booths from Camp Fire Girls and local businesses. Gross receipts reached 214.36 dollars, with the Civic League booth adding about 37 dollars and a dance platform and various tents boosting fundraising and community enjoyment led by Mrs. Ella Moeckel and Mrs. S. A. Thulemyer.
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Wheel of Fortune
Shiner
Civic League
Messer
Paris
Ack
Majestic
Twentieth Century Club
Ella Moeckel
Shiner Farmers Union Holds Large City Hall Meeting
The Shiner Farmers Union conducted a well attended meeting last Saturday at City Hall, drawing broad local participation and showing strong organizational activity.
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Shiner Farmer’s Union
Miss Maurine Gray Dies in Yoakum Community Mourns
Early Tuesday morning the sad intelligence reached friends in Shiner that Miss Maurine Gray, only daughter of Dr and Mrs Gray of Yoakum, had passed away shortly after midnight. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 5 p m in Yoakum. The death cast a pall of gloom over the community where she was much beloved.
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Maurine Gray
Democratic County Convention Names Delegates and Chairs
The Democratic County Convention met at the courthouse selecting C. L. Stasvinoha as chairman and Mrs. J. W. Cook as secretary. Precinct chairs were chosen for eight precincts with motions to reorganize Democratic forces for Novem ber. Delegates to State, Congressional, and Judicial conventions were named including J. C. Blohm E. J. Merrem Mrs. Ella E. Lane and others from Shiner Bila Hora and Ezzell.
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C. L. Stasvinoha
J. W. Cook
Yoakum
A. T. Devall, Jr
August Matula
E. J. Merrem
A. H. Ponton
Jesse Smith
Oswald Buecher
Horace Wimberly
Robert Little
W. T. Bagby
E. H. Houchins
F. A. Autry
Ft. Worth
J. C. Blohm
J. C. Habermacher
Chas Welhausen
Elo Wolters
J. J. Macha
Ed. Herder
BE. Runk
Adolf Blohm
Ella E. Lane
J. M. Canon
Palace of Sweets Showcases Home Made Candies
A feature on the Palace of Sweets highlights home made candies and confections crafted in small batches. The piece notes varieties and traditional techniques. Local shoppers are invited to sample and purchase during afternoon hours.
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The
Palace of Sweets
American Party Nominates County Officers at Halettsville
At the County Convention of the American Party held in Halettsville last Saturday the nominees for county offices were announced for November elections. J A Sommerlotte is named County Judge, Joe F Bozka for County Clerk, Hy Charock Tax Collector, Joe Muensch Tax Assessor, J Panisch Sheriff, A G Lichey Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, F E Janecek Constable Precinct 3, L Wagener Commissioner Precincts 3 and 7. Emil Gieptner chaired the meeting with A J Elstner as secretary.
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The
American Party
Halettsville
J. A. Sommerlotte
Joe F. Bozka
Hy. Charock
Joe Muensch
J. Panisch
A. G. Lichey
F. E. Janecek
L. Wagener
Emil Gieptner
A. J. Elstner
Real estate transfers in Ponton Creek area
Mr Wm Martin sold 114 acres to Jacob Mikes at 135 dollars per acre. Theodore Rogge sold 45 acres from the Chas Sain farm to Mr Martin Benes at 125 dollars per acre.
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Wm. Martin
Jacob Mikes
Ponton Creek
Theodore Rogge
Martin Benes
State meeting attendees listed for S P J S Ts Lodge in Schulenburg
Last week the Schulenburg state meeting of the S P J S Ts Lodge saw delegates John Fishnar and W. Paul with John H. Elsil representing Vlastenec Lodge.
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S.P. J. S. Ts Lodge
Schulenburg
John Fishnar
End W. Paul
John H. Elsil
Vlastenec
Notice to Automobile Drivers in Shiner Texas 1920
City Council of Shiner Texas directs enforcement of traffic ordinance. All automobiles must have mufflers and be operated with exhaust closed. Speed limit not to exceed 12 miles per hour. Keep to the right. Cut out speed to avoid trouble.
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City of
Shiner
Texas
Shirner
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