Death of Mrs Hartmann in Dreyer area at 23
Mrs Ella Hartmann of Route No 2 near Dreyer died February 17 after a week of illness. She leaves a husband and a one year old daughter, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marburger survive. Born June 16 1895 in Breslau she was 23. Funeral was Monday in Shiner. Reverend Dziewas officiated at the city cemetery.
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Ela E. Hartmann
Dreyer
Shiner
Wm. Dziewas
Robert Marburger
Hartmann
Breslau
the Gazette
Services at M E Church
Rector will for his gospler where next Sun or it is hoped that parents will bring their children to remain for this service and encourage the children by bringing them and remaining with them.
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A. BE
Honor Roll Subscriptions Add Local Names
Subscribers listed after a report include A. W. Darilek and John Zander of Shiner Adolf Hagens and Dr J D Gray of Yoakum Henry G Miller and Chas McElroy of Shiner Robt Eschenbrug of Floresville Ed Kasper Emil Pohler and Wm Jurica also of Shiner plus Ignac Vacka of Gonzales.
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A. W. Darilek
Shiner
Adolf Hagens
Yoakum
J. D. Gray
John Zander
Henry G. Miller
Kasper
Emil Pohler
Chas. McElroy
Robt
Insurance Notice for Branclk No 1 Meeting at Shiner Opera House
The fourth quarterly meeting of Branclk No 1 of the Hocheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Association is set for Saturday March 2 1918 at the Shiner Opera House. Five delegates will be elected for the next Annual meeting at Yorktown. Secretaries remarks signed by O Miller.
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Branclk No
Hocheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Association
Shiner Opera House
Yorktown
High School Athletic Day Set With Local Meet
Weather permitting the high school will host an afternoon of athletics on campus Thursday inviting the public. Events include races, jumps, and a double head basketball game with Yoakum. Activities start 2 PM with basketball at 3 30 PM. Our boys lost a close game at Yoakum last Friday and hope to rebound here. Miss Irma Smith returns to school after three days with measles, Miss Leonide Schuhman substituting.
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Youkum
Yoakum
Irma Smith
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Surgical Dressings
From Red Cross Headquarters an urgent plea calls for workers to make surgical dressings. Each afternoon can accommodate volunteers. Tuesday evenings are open for those unable to come in daytime. In past shortages the chairman arranged coverage to avoid idle time. For inquiries call Mrs. Chas. Amsler or Mrs. Edgar Walters. Socks in pairs, wristlets noting donation details.
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Red Cross
Chas. Amsler
Edgar Walters
Miss Stella Wolters Leaves Gonzales Violin Class
Miss Stella Wolters abandons her Gonzales violin studies to devote all time and talent to Shiner interests.
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Stella Wolters
Gonzales
School Notes Highlight Local Red Cross Drive and District Normal Plans
The Lavaca county school notes report varied Red Cross enrollment progress with several schools reaching or nearing full participation before and after Christmas. Updates cover War Savings stamps at Wied school, student-made garments, and staffing changes as the district eyes a summer Interscholastic League normal with Gonzales and Yoakum areas. Also noted are district meetings, northern weather, and subscription offers from the Shiner Gazettes and Galveston Farm News.
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Gonzales
Yoakam Wer
Yoakum
Guero
Hallettsvill
Gonglés
J. H. Burnett
Yorku
K. Williams
Lavaca
B. E. Bagwell
Flatoni
Fayette
DeWit
DeWitt
Gonza
Colorado
Victo
Dist
Wm. Hilers
In Memory of Willie Hell Aged 6 Years
Poignant memorial verse for Willie Hell who died young. The poem recalls his joy and pride in life, notes the family’s sorrow, and expresses hope of a heavenly reunion beyond farewell tears. Signed by a friend A.J.H.
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Willie Hell
Wolters Bros Mil mporium to Feature Striebeck Goods
The Wolters Bros Mil mporium plans an extensive line of goods with Striebeck at the helm. Melia Labus of St Louis will join from Sunday to assist the new venture and Mr H H Striebeck returns from market duties. Intire of Monroe, Mo is also noted in the service roster.
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Melia Labus
St Louis
Wolters Bros Milmporium
Striebeck
Wolters Bros
elIntire
Monroe
H. H. Striebeck
Beautifu l event for school benefit in city
A readable fragment describes a Tuesday night event for a school benefit, noted as a beautifi act by a top local donor. About 30 people are assigned tasks, with the principal urging inquiries for details and charges.
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Alent
Charagie
Postponed Washington Tea and Parish Sale
Postponed sale at the home of Mr WMis Ed Gehrels by the M E Church noon event delayed to a later date due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Washington
Wmis
Ed. Gehrels
M. E. Church
Council of Demned Speakers Fail to Appear in Shiner
Report notes that three members of the Council of De demne did not attend the advertised meeting in Shiner on February 14. No material apology or excuse has been received from the speakers for their absence.
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Council of Dedemne
Shiner
Ialice
Killing of Willie Uhlar Suspected Foul Play
No particulars of Willie Uhlar's killing have been received though inquiries and telegrams were sent. A suspicion of foul play surrounds the case.
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Willie Uhlar
Plagemann Family Leaves Bay City for Shiner
Mrs W H Plagemann and children depart Bay City for Shiner where they will reside in the future. The family has many friends here who regret the move but wish them success and good fortune.
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W. H. Plagemann
Bay City
Shiner
Bay City Tribune
Money Saved Works Day and Night for War Savings
A wartime defense appeal urges citizens to contribute to the War Savings campaign with steady effort and personal sacrifice. Officials praise thrift and daily diligence to fund the home front.
Rev John W Schwab Dies at 60 in Yoakum Texas
Yoakum Texas February 17 Rev John W Schwab a longtime Presbyterian minister died suddenly of heart failure Saturday afternoon while shopping in a local store. He was 60 and survived by his wife five children brothers and sisters with family spread through Yoakum Cuero Marlin Corpus Christi Divers and Northwest Texas.
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Yoakum
Texas
John W. Schwab
Presbyterian Minster
Henry Schwab
Marlin
Leonard
Joe
Oscar
Lacey Schwab
Charles T. Schwab
Cuero
James
Sam Schwab
Stratton
Edward H. Schwab
Mesdames
Martha Cunningham
E. W. Morrie
Rosa Bellamy
Corpus Christi
Cora Morgan
Divers
Meedames Bowen
Lillie
Death of Willie Hohlt from Shiner area
Willie Hohlt of route 4 Shiner died after a year long illness on February 18. Funeral services were held February 14 at the city cemetery led by Rev. Wm. Dzie. He is survived by his wife and three children. his parents predeceased him. A Cheapside circle relative attended. The Gazette offers sympathy.
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Willie Hohlt
Route 4
Shiner
Wm. Dzie
Lavaca County Merchants Meet in Hallettsville Next Friday
Mass meeting of retail grocers and all merchants in Lavaca County will be held at the Lavaca County Retail Merchants Association office in Hallettsville Friday night February 22 at 7 30 p m. The meeting will discuss rules and regulations from Federal Food Administrator E A Pedan on distribution and retailing food products. The gathering is open to members and non members alike and urged for every merchant to attend for their own interest. Oscar B Nau secretary.
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Lavaca County
Oscar B. Nau
Local Church and Bank Printing Highlighted by Gazette
The Gazette praises its printing work for the S. Cyril and Methodis Catholic Church and for the First National Bank. It urges readers to print at home to keep money circulating locally and secure some return.
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the Gazette
S. &, Cyril, and Methodis Catholic Church
First National Bank
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G. W. Eschenburg
the Shiner Furnitsire Man
Ella Hartman
Nggpeckers
Leonide Schuhman
Miss Smith
Bac
Unis
Emma Searcy
Wied
Martha Bartak
Antonia Postka
Aug. Kacir
Michna
Kacir
Army
Normal
Interscholasti League
Meting Co
L. Covey
A. Busch
K. A Jones
J.C. Cochran
B. B Bogwell
Fiatonia
Bynt
Burnett
M. V. Peter
Sons of Yoakam
Shiner Gazettes
Galveston
Farm News
Willie
A.J H
Gunior League Service
Imgehrels
Wolters’ Brothers
J C. Blohm & Son
J. W. Schwab
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