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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
1
A promotional note suggests buying a range of apparel and accessories as suitable Christmas gifts. It lists items including suits overcoats shoes hats caps gloves belts suspenders trunks cases handkerchiefs and rain coats for all ages.
Instructions to wrap securely address plainly and include return addresses to avoid delays at the post office. Mail before noon to ease morning business and reduce queues, since trains in the afternoon bring heavier traffic.
A brisk norther sweeps in on the last Tuesday morning cooling air quickly to the freezing point. The sharp drop hints at sudden winter weather impact for residents and travelers.
Sergeant Homer H. Parks of Nashville Tenn, reputed the tallest soldier in the American Expeditionary Force, visited Yoakum with cousin W W McCormick. He led the Paris parade on December 28 1918 and was best man at Alvin C Yorks wedding. He and others once attempted to capture the Kaiser in Holland and were court martialed and sentenced to be shot.
The Gazette reports the marriage of F. J. Huebner Jr. to Mary Ruhmann of Colorado County. Huebner is a Lavaca County farmer’s son and Ruhmann the youngest daughter of G. C. Ruhmann Sr., a Colorado County pioneer, and brother of E. F. Rubmann of Shiner. The notice extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Shiner shoppers filled stores during the past week with brisk Christmas shopping activity. Local retailers reported steady foot traffic and a steady uptake of gift items as residents prepared for holiday celebrations.
The community mourns the deaths of Mrs. Wm. Goetz of near Nickle and Mr. Joe Dornak of near Shiner. Mrs. Goetz was laid to rest in City Cemetery and Mr. Dornak in the Catholic Cemetery. Sympathies are extended to the bereaved families.
The event featured a formal bridal shower for the honoree with a table laid in ferns and a horn of plenty. Emcee Emily Schmidt and Schram formed a guard of honor as guests moved to dining where punch and cake were served and a heartfelt toast given by Ella E.
The bride and party celebrated with cake cutting and registry formalities. A ring bearer Miss Stella Wolters, a button holder Miss Matilda Hollmann, a dime bearer Miss Christa Moeckel, and a thimble holder Miss Ella Schramm were named. Guests included Stella Wolters Ella Schram, Matilda Hollmann and several others from Sal Marcos and Halletts.
The Shiner Compress matter is finalized with the facility remaining in Shiner. Mr Grinder of Cuero purchased the Charles H Flato interest, merchants secured the balance of stock, and planned improvements will proceed to completion. The report is favorable.
The following subscribers sent renewals since last report and are thanked: H. W. Emken of Tulare Cal, A. J. Berckenhoff of Shiner, Ad. Brosh of Shiner. The note ends with stray text ued e.
The McIntosh Bettis Players postpone Shiner performances to next week beginning Monday December 15. They continue a second week at Lockhart with crowded tents. Get ready for next week.
Dr. M P Wilson departed Tuesday for McAllen to establish his new home. During his stay in Shiner he earned many friends who regret his departure. The Gazette wishes him health happiness and prosperity and will keep him posted on Shiner news.
In Yoakum Texas on December 6 a tenant farmer John Krumm shot and killed farm owner Joe Valegura as he returned home with hay The same attack wounded Valegura's wife three times before Krumm killed himself The longstanding feud between Krumm and Valegura ended in a fatal early morning shooting.
Valegura. Little hope is held out for the recovery of the wounded woman. Krumm, a prosperous farmer with a solid local reputation, rented the Valegura farm and had prior disputes with the deceased owner over the Trent. Both men leave numerous children.
A group escorted Dr. M. P. Wilson Friday night by Republic truck to Mustang Creek for a camp supper then on to Yoakum for ice cream and drinks. Attendees included Meta Helchak Leonide Schuhman Annie Bozka Alma Kempe Selma Kempe Carrie Valenta Lillie Valenta Vlasta Marik Matilda Hollman Ernestine Mergenthaler Bozena Patek Emily Schmidt Joe Bozka W C Schmidt Dr. Frank Wagner A C Balhorn and L G Valenta.
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