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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
5
Lockhart branch Train 46 arrives from Lockhart at 12 25 p m Train 45 from Yoakum at 2 45 p m Waco branch Train 42 from Waco at 6 46 p m Yoakum to Waco Train 41 from Yoakum at 2 39 p m
Local notes report church services at Baptist church on first and third Sundays with pastor A N Plepgar. Social items note visits by Dora and Natalie Ehlers, Mrs H A Woods and Gladys, and other relatives, plus ball events at Sunset school house and Bluecher park on Feb 29.
The bank shows assets totaling 319 973 05 and liabilities 319 978 05 with capital stock 50 000 00 and surplus 50 000 00. It lists loans and discounts 6 697 49 and deposits 134 217 25 among major items. Philip Welhausen, cashier, sworn statements dated February 24 attest to accuracy.
Readers are invited to subscribe to the GazEeTn for home happenings at the rate of 1.00 per year. The brief notice promotes staying posted on local events and daily life through the newspaper.
Report of the Condition of The First National Bank at Shiner Texas at the close of business February 14 1905. The document records assets liabilities and financial position as required for national banks in 1905. It lists cash on hand loans deposits and other financial items pertinent to the period.
In Bloomington the latest science oriented moving pictures by Mr A Icyda are praised as a powerful educational aid. The town is urged to view these realistic war and world scenes presented without sensationalism and with clear, informative detail.
Posting notice states the pasture south of town is posted as required by law and warns that trespassers will be prosecuted. Signed by Mrs Terez ie Faltisek on August 31.
Corn planting time nears as farmers stay busy. Willie Ehlers and family visited Flatonia relatives. Henry Koether spoke at the cap itol. F P Guenther visited the school. a baby girl born January 21 to Mr and Mrs Willie Kram. Ben Ehlers and Gellet of Gonzales County visited W Ehlers family. Frank Stock shows farm progress. a new phone line nears Joe Kram’s residence. Madam rumor hints at a wedding. Emil Ruhmann and daughter visited the town.
The record lists financial figures showing 185,122 08 for U.S. and other Bonds, 84,222 95 for Building and Fixtures, 10,500 00 for Cash and Exchange, and 40,128 02.
Elo and Edgar Wolters returned to College Station last Sunday to resume their studies, rejoining classes and continuing their academic pursuits.
A dated note from Devoe Co to Prof Muir in Shiner Texas argues average paint would cost less than a given price per gallon and wages influence the final value. It includes a sales reference to C L Williams and reports a family visit to Kerrville by Mrs Hughes and Miss Mae.
Mr Tr a u t w e in of Meyersville DeWitt County visited his son Louis and daughter Mrs E F Wolters in the city for several days. He celebrated his birthday at his daughter's home with friends, the Shiner Mannerchor singing favorite songs, and many good foods and drinks.
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