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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
5
Mayor Robt L Hechenburg Treasure Lois Wagener Secretary Ed J Main Aldermen Tonia Wagener Fel F Wolters Uhag Muecke Ed J Merrem C B Welhausen City Council meets on the first Monday each month.
In effect Oct 29 1899 Lockhart Branch trains No 45 from Lockhart at 445 PM No 46 from Yoakum at 645 PM Waco Branch trains No 41 from Waco at 500 PM No 43 from Yoakum to Waco at 615 AM No 42 from Yoakum at 110 PM No 44 from Shiner at 857 PM
Weekly reports from Nichtieyer Bros. show receipts totaling 10 056 bales by Monday night with 60 bales outstanding. Heavy rain hindered arrivals while prices recovered after last week’s drop, market firm at six and a half to seven cents.
A. B. Jungbecker & Co. promotes toys and fireworks. Sap offers low rates to F. F. and V. F. at Houston. Wolters' Bros. sell alfalfa seed. Will Martin of Sweet Home visited on business. Carnes' Cash offers powdered sugar. Lawyers Marcus and Sam Schwartz form a partnership. Willie Emler's hosts candy and fruit. Rain drenched Shiner last Thursday night and Friday. A large sale of ladies and children union suits at C. K. Holebak's. Paul Kempe of Flatonia visited Shiner. Henry Henkhava plans to move to Dreyer next year. J. A. Richardson of Sweet Home vicinity visited Shiner. Texas Rust Proof Onta car arriving at Wolters' Bros. Mrs. I. M. Kokernot and Miss A'ma came to care for Mise Kva Carnet.
The death of Eva Carnes, second daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Carnes, after weeks of illness, grieves loving parents and friends. She had just turned sixteen and was cherished by all who knew her. The family receives sympathy, and time with faith is hoped to ease their sorrow.
Messrs Hill and Buake announce a new broommaking shop in Shiner to supply the trade with home made brooms. They guarantee quality equal to any and promise low prices for local customers.
The county court will start the third Monday in December and has named a list of jurors for the first and second weeks. Names include Henry Krause and Chas Hulchak among others, with several noted as colored.
For sale a 10,000 gallon cypress tank with a 24 foot tower, one eight wan power lever hand pump, and about 80 feet of six inch piping. Sold at a bargain. Apply to M. EK. Wolters, secretary Shiner W. W. Com.
The Gazette skipped coverage of Miss Mary Martins delightful birthday party held with her little friends. Refreshments delighted attendees and the occasion was filled with joy. The Gazette wishes her a long life and many more birthdays in the 20th century.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE A fine Oil Heating stove. Will sell or exchange for 1 wood stove Apply at Gazette office.
A fatal illness, likely blind staggers, has swept through Ehiner’s horses with four deaths in a short span. Investigator Mr. Hawkins from Halletsville found no definite conclusion, hoping the outbreak ends soon. Carnes' Cash Store advertises fresh groceries with delivery and no charge for five items.
Mr Emil Miller longtime representative of the Miller Commission Company in this section died last Tuesday at Flatonia after a period of illness He leaves a wife his mother and three brothers as mourners The obituary notes the family connections and reflects on his public service with the firm.
The Gazette lists sales at Carnes Cash Store Wolters' Bros. open new dry goods stock and Christmas items Dr Gilder promotes dental services Horcnax trims stock to cash prices and S R Carnes attends lodge business The community reports on marriages deaths and shipping updates with several local establishments advertising bargains and services.
A B Jungbecker & Co offers a full line of toys dolls fruits nuts candies from 10c to 75c per lb. They advertise fireworks and a large stock of apples and oranges for Christmas with prices claimed to be right.
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