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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
6
The issue lists cotton receipts and prices with a firm uptrend, mentions prominent buyers and locals visiting, and notes weather and business advertisements. People named include Myrtle Fordtran, Dr F L Fordtran, John Harrison, Ben Sass, G A Froelich, Cecil Habermacher, Katherine Habermacher, Kate Boyce, Tobe Allen, E A Froelich, and Sophie Amsler among others.
A Shiner School Board meeting decided the free school opens Monday September 8. Pupils must attend first day to avoid falling behind. Napoleon Bonaparte Edwards of Gonzales was elected teacher of the colored school.
Two year old fawn colored heifer branded H Diamond H is missing. Reward of $2.00 offered for information leading to the recovery of F. W. Hitumer. Contact authorities with any whereabouts.
Mr A Baur aged 61 dies Friday at his home in Baursville near Moulton. Pioneer Texan citizen who came to Texas in 1853 and senior partner in the firm Baur Jaeggli at Moulton. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Goste The balance of our stock of stone fruit jars will be closed out at cost in quarts and half gallons. Come quick if you want them. G. E. Ruhmann Co.
Mr. Hix Woods offers land for sale in the Woods pasture near town. The parcel described as suitable for farming and pasture use. Potential buyers are invited to inquire about the offer and terms.
Insurance adjusted for Mrs. Jno Valenta after 35 years in the field with major companies. PJ Dallas, medital director and adjuster, left for New York after four days locally. Doctor and district manager Ed Mair aided in a satisfactory settlement, funds paid via Philip Welhausen at the First National Bank.
A 20 gold certificate bill was lost on Wednesday August 20 on the road from Mrs. R. Gellhorn’s place to Shiner or within Shiner Texas. A $5 reward is offered for its return to the Gazette office in Shiner.
An accident last Thursday at the oil mill left Mr Steiner with four fingers of his left hand crushed and amputated after he failed to fully understand the work in the ginning department. Dr Hudson reports steady progress and no serious complications expected. A local notice adds that Eschenburg Blohm's now carries a full fall and winter waist assortment.
Dr Bowsky the Chiropodist will be in Shi mer on Friday August 29 to treat all who seek care at the office with Dr M L Hidson.
A period ad promotes property protection with a special low rate policy offered by Worrirs Bros representing reliable fire and storm insurers. It highlights coverage against tornadoes windstorms and cyclones and promotes securing insurance now.
A dance is planned at Boundary School House on Sunday August 3 for the school benefit. Music will be provided and beer will be free. All are invited.
Resolutions adopted by Shiner Lodge No. SIS A F and A M on the death of Thomas Culpepper honor a faithful member and devoted husband and father. The lodge will be draped in mourning for thirty days and members wear badges. resolutions to be spread in minutes, given to the family, and sent to the Shiner Gazette. Committee J C Habermacher Welhau ser L Tamp ee.
Notice asks all holders of empty Lone Star beer kegs to return them to Cus Wagener, agent, in Shiner, as the brewery needs them. Also reports a Sunday ball game between Moulton and Shiner with Shiner winning 28 to 8. Subscriptions to The Gazette rise as cotton movement begins. A large crowd attended Hildebrandt's Park dance with Shiner band playing late.
Willie Nerder and G A Pannewitz rode an overland wagon to Mr Herder's Victoria county ranch last week and returned Friday night sunburnt but unhurt. August Kaspar greeted a fine boy last Monday and celebrates with his mother and child in good health. The Gazette extends congratulations as a blanket sale note ends.
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