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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
6
Last week saw 1635 bales total with 767 bales for the week ending Aug 16 at a steady market price around 8 cents. The column also notes hot weather, visits by residents to Gonzales Hochheim Moulton and Smithville, oil tank cars received by Trautwein and Wolters, and land purchases by D G Helmers from A H Habnke.
Justice Gray's court met for two days with a busy docket. A Sweet Home man was convicted for carrying a pistol. Gus Zander was acquitted in a dance fight case after lengthy testimony. Several related cases were continued or docketed, including Meyer for refusing to work the road.
Ben Welhausen and family returned to Texas and visited relatives in Flatonia last week. Worrers Bros represent reliable companies offering fire insurance and policies to protect against torpadoes windstorms and cyclones at a special low rate.
Yoakum topped Shiner 15 to 7 in a Sunday game. Shiner fielded three new men and looked out of practice, while Yoakum played in top form with strong batting. The result showed Yoakum’s superiority though the match was uneven.
A social dance Monday night at the Opera House drew seventeen couples. The Diaz sisters provided music with help from Hdl Thulemeyer and Chas Vackar, delivering fine tunes that enhanced the event.
W. H. Minton and W. E. Foster returned from the populist State convention at Fort Worth. J. M. Mallet of Johnson county is slated to lead the ticket for Governor. Populist headquarters will be set up in Dallas and at the state and national levels.
Two year old fawn colored heifer branded H Diamond H on side. Reward of $2.00 offered by F. W. HillMer for information leading to identification.
A Saturday night incident in Tamaleville involving a Mexican rivaling a knife threat led to police arrest after an officer captured the assailant described as a descendant of Montezuma. The confrontation occurred around eight o'clock in the morning.
The horges attached to Mrs C H Flato's trap toppled it last Sunday morning, startling the animals. The Woodmen of the World plan September unveilings for monuments to Sovereigns Henry Niemeyer and Julius Rich ter. Henry Koether moves back from North Texas to settle near Burjes' school. Trautwein Wolters gin adopts fuel oil and the oil mill plans Beaumont oil use. Visitors include John Harwood of Edna and W J Carnes of Hallettsville, while Judge Price of Yoakum attends to Justice court matters for Judge Green due to illness.
Mr E L Herdler of Halstead Texas and former Opera House saloon proprietor shakes hands with old friends in the city Fritz remains single, with hope he finds a mate and settles into life in double harness.
The balance of stock including quarts and half gallon stone fruit jars will be closed out at cost. Hurry in to buy before the limit is reached. G E Ruhmann Co.
A Beaumont oil spray test was conducted about ten days ago at the Eschenburg and Blohm corner. The test proved very effective in settling the dust and suggests sprinkling all streets with the solution would be beneficial.
The list includes Messrs Paulus and Ragsdale P H Green W T Bagby Marcus Schwartz of Hallettsville and H B Leonard of Youkum as attendees on the recent Justice court session held last Monday.
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