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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
Home seekers flood Texas by train amid political upheaval in Venezuela with Gomez as president. The battleship Maine sails from Norfolk under sealed orders, and San Antonio faces a crackdown on crime as Sunday laws are enforced.
The Secretary of State at Austin indicates commissions for enforcing laws are available by remitting $1. Congress rebukes President Roosevelt over misconduct charges and demands proof. The Governor delays assessors commissions until oath taken, signaling a strenuous second term. The editor warns toy pistols could cause serious accidents before holidays.
A brief item from Lockhart Texas dated December 16 notes individuals being summoned to prove a statement. The sparse notice provides no names or case details beyond the summon action.
On Monday December 15 before Justice Galloway and County Attorney Hatchitt, two witnesses testified about an incident four years past. All merchants on the square denied any such event. The case remains active and will go to the grand jury for investigation.
Local notes from Komensky recount social visits weddings and moves as families attend Otto Schultz and Annie Ullmanns wedding at Frank Ullmanns home. News includes arrivals departures and seasonal plans with Christmas and new year wishes.
A suit was filed in the district court of Gonzales County by Green and Welbausen of Shiner against Owen Jones and others seeking foreclosure of a deed of trust on fifty acres described as part of the Samuel Hagens survey, along with fourteen head of horses and mules and six head of oxen.
L Gantert and Mr L R Crawford of the Dryer community left last Tuesday for Hamlin in Jones County to establish a new home. The Gazette wishes him success and notes umbrella gifts suitable for ladies or gentlemen starting at 3.00.
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