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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
5
Train No 46 from Lockhart arrives at 12 40 p m. Train No 45 from Yoakum arrives at 2 55 p m. Train No 42 from Waco arrives at 7 50 p m. Train No 41 from Yoakum arrives at 8 40 a m.
The Baptist church will hold morning and night services on the first and third Sundays each month. All are invited to attend and worship with Pastor A. N. Pledger.
Up to Tuesday December 1 Shiner reported 7786 square bales of new cotton and 370 round bales, totaling 8156 square bales. Average price stood at 8 cents.
News brief from the Gazette covers social events in Lane City and Shiner including weddings anniversaries and visits by local figures. It notes Dr S F Nave may relocate to Kennedy and reports county officer bonds approval pending. Ongoing Shiner cotton receipts exceed eight thousand bales and local subscriptions gain momentum.
Local notice from Wolters Bros states crushed Oyster Shells for sale at Emmler’s Restaurant and window glass supplies from Schlottmann Drug Co. In about two weeks, trim mm er Miss Kloepper will depart for St. Louis for two months, prompting a sale of the entire stock of ladies trimmed hats and millinery goods at reduced prices. customers urged to call before her departure.
A 160 acre farm six miles west of Shiner is well improved and offered at 55.00 dollars per acre. Interested parties apply to Schulze & Gray in Shiner Texas.
Advertisement asserts early treatment with Ballard's Horehound Syrup stops coughs to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It promises a faster cure with few doses and notes longer treatment if the illness has run its course, sold by Schlottman Drug Co.
Notice from L R Martin stating lands near Shiner are posted and no hunting or shooting is allowed. Take warning and save trouble. 17, 381.
Five gentle Jersey cows are for sale known as good milkers. Apply to W F Mun Demene nth.
Miss Ursula Boyd of Cucro has been elected teacher by the Board of Trustees to replace Miss Schattenberg who resigned. Boyd began duties last Monday. Schattenburg taught in the Shiner school and left yesterday for Fredericksburg. The Rip Van Winkle Orchestra directed by Herr Jeffries is a noted touring group. Farmers State Bank moved to new quarters in a brick building beside E C Merseburger’s store. Leave orders with L E Chovanetz Co Shiney Texas.
Mr Wm Zapper and wife returned from a visit to relatives in Halletsville. W C Emler says the Gazette he will have a full supply of Christmas trees for those wanting them. See him for one. The fastest and tallest growing tree in the world. Two foot switches planted in Shiner last March now seven feet high and two inches in diameter. Leave orders at once with L E Chovanetz Co.
The ad copy promises a broad selection of food and cleaning goods described as high quality and appealing. It emphasizes abundant supply and the idea that consumption increases desire, framing the store as a one stop for groceries and household needs.
A large quantity of paints oils varnishes and enamels is reported in stock at Schlottmann Drug Co. The item list suggests broad availability for household and professional needs.
The day before Thanksgiving we received a mice turkey from the Ladies' Aid and a quart of cranberries from Mrs J Habermacher. We express our thanks and note the ladies know our fondness for good things to eat.
Mrs Blake departed Tuesday for Corpus Christi following a visit with relatives. Henry Schawe, a Weimar capitalist, was in the city on business last Tuesday.
Warning notice states unknown individuals have entered Shiner School No 2, defaced walls, and caused damages. Individuals are named as known. further offenses will lead to prosecution. The Trustees urge accountability and safety.
A Bazaar will be held at the Opera House on December 11 1908 for the Cemetery Society. Doll clothes fancy work and a variety of holiday gift articles will be for sale. A lunch will be sold for 10 cents. Doors open at 2 30 P M. Paul Stuerke of Schulenburg visited the city recently and looked well. The temperature dropped Tuesday night to 32 degrees.
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