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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
9
Short notes show A C Koepke hair and shaving services in Cuero and gas cream tests, visitors from Engle Waelder and Moulton, and local tradesmen like Jahne and Flato. Cattle shipped north, Oil Mill awaiting fuel oil, and Xmas sales drive at Eschenburg Blohm. Gajer family relocates from Shiner to Praha.
Santa has set up at our shop as the holiday season headquarters. A vast display includes albums, boxes, dolls, toys, bicycles, games, juvenile books, building blocks, iron toys and a complete fireworks selection. Christmas ornaments, candles, candies, fine china, and a wide fruit line also available. E. C. Merses Urger invites shoppers to prepare their holiday bill.
Mr. Paul Zacharias son of Fritz Zacharias prosperous farmer in Shiner marries Miss Mirna Holt in a local ceremony.
The Gazette wishes the couple unalloyed happiness as Richard Bautvan and Johana Renken, daughter of Gerhard Renken, enter marriage.
Sunday school children prepare a Christmas tree at the Opera House for Christmas night. Any child may place an ornament and Santa Claus will distribute gifts. All are invited to attend this festive event.
Local store announces closing out its line of toys and fireworks at cost. Final clearance details and discount levels not specified.
W A Carnes states that Mr ER C Jahne has purchased his Fruit and Confectionery stand and will manage it henceforth. He asks patrons to extend the same trade to Jahne as they did to him and thanks everyone for past patronage. J H Lockmann signs as former owner.
A large stock of fireworks is offered at factory cost with quality guaranteed. The notice promotes bulk purchase likely aimed at retailers or event organizers seeking discounted incendiary products.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy on the death and funeral of our son John Henry Kntrzev. We will always remember it.
A December 1 1902 notice from Shiner Texas warns that any debtors who do not settle by January 1 1903 will be denied further accommodations. Signatories include J H Hurener EK J Wangemann Wa Jaeger Avg ScuraMM A Stephan A J Vorlkel Jos Maacua.
Mieses Hulda and Ida Plentil of Cistern visited relatives of F. P. Czichos and W. F. Wunderlich last week. The piece asks for a Christmas or New Year ball from local groups. It lists cotton receipts: Halletsville 5800 bales, Shiner 6571 bales, 771 bales ahead. W Lanthorn mourns death of his Florida-based father-in-law. sympathy offered. A social hop at the Opera House Monday night featured a Mexican band and was well received.
At the final Rathbone Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting officers were elected for the coming term. New officers include C C HE J Merrem V C Earl Fry Prelate 8 A Thulemeyer M of W C I Jaeggli M of F J C Blohm M of E C H Flato Jr M of A R G Flato K of R and 8 L Trautwein Inner Guard G W Exvchen burg Trustees E J Mair C J Jaeggli J C Habermacher. The lodge is reported to be in good condition financially and otherwise.
Miss Louisa Gerhardt of Yoakum visited the city last week inviting her sister Mrs. Poth. The text notes the line of toys and fireworks being cut in two, reflecting a disrupted display.
Cedarine Piano and Furniture Polish promotes the finest preparation for cleaning and renewing all kinds of finished woods. Sold on its merits for 25 cents by G. E. RunMann Brother.
Four month old Julie Mache daughter of Joe Macha died last Wednesday night in Yoa Kum where she had been sent for treatment. Funeral was held Thursday evening in the city cemetery. This is the second death in the Macha family following his wife's recent passing. friends express sympathy.
J W Crouch and companions left for coast country for a hunting and fishing week. G Niemeyer of Yoakum and F Niemeyer of Shiner attended the Silver wedding of J L Janssen. Arnim named deputy sheriff. Doctor J D Gray’s buggy team ran away. driver unhurt with minor bruise. Frank Janacek and family move from Flavonia to the city, occupying Wu Luele’e property.
The experienced bartender Mr Janecek will work in Henry Etlinger s saloon in the southern city area. He and his family look forward to moving to Moulton where they will be pleased with the new position and home.
Frank Siedenburg and family, long residents of the Reynolds place north of Schulenburg, moved this week to a new farm near Shi ner. The community, especially Schulenburg, regrets the departure of this respected farmer known for his work in Fayette.
Albert Harris killed a deer a few days ago near Dilworth in Hartwell Jones pres sure. The dressed weight was 124 pounds and the horns indicated a six year old buck. Harris hunted with another Young man from whom he had separated. Nearby, dogs tracked a group of six deer near his stand as he attempted to shoot several.
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