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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
Local notices discuss San Marcos retaining county seat status and congratulate the town. Mentions A B Storey of Lockhart running for State Executive Committee chair and Prof W E Rabb pledging to follow constituents on a submission question while supporting anti treating bill. Weather reports note Texas heat near hundred degrees and Ex Governor Sam Lanham’s death.
The Standard Oil company was let off a portion of its 20 million dollar fine just as its contribution to the Republican campaign fund became available. The company has long been a liberal contributor to the Republican campaign effort.
Galveston Tribune hints at crop prospects improving by November and quotes a cautious view on political factors. The piece jokingly references consulting Mr Bell Weevil on the point.
Dry Er News itemizes residents visiting nearby towns and attending services. Names include Lilert Gerdes, Anton Giese, Chas Krause, Julius Krause, Anton Kuck, John Kuck, F. Klohs, Emil Breauer, Ernest Krause, Ella Krause, Rudy Niemann, J Krause. J Krause bought L R Crawford's 106 acre farm near Dryer. A Leap Year ball was announced for Turner Hall. George Pargmann also noted. Reporter signs off.
A large party hosted by Mrs. Johnny Lockmann at her home in the southern city portion celebrated a birthday with greenery and roses decor. Guests enjoyed a lunch of cakes tea soda and lemonade while expressing thanks and well wishes for many future birthdays. Attendees included Mesdames Hughes Habermacher Dittmar Muecke Pfeil and others and Misses Jungbecker Hughes Richter Mitchell Wagner and Kuesel.
Local farmer notes describe pleasant weather with storms, social events at Turner and Vlastenac halls, and a Leap Year dance by Shiner band. Obituary records mention the sudden death of J. Peter Sr. of Morris Prairie, burial in Yoakum Catholic cemetery, and eight sons and two daughters surviving.
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