Shiner Schools to Reopen and Local Notes Highlight Holidays
The Shiner Public Schools will reopen on January 5 1920. Miss Stella Wolters plans to return to San Antonio to resume violin studies. Several local residents including Rev Dziewas and families from Lott Seguin and Waelder visit and reports on business, farming, and holiday commerce fill the page. Community members travel join relatives and friends during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Wolters
San Antonio
Wedding at Deutsch Home Unites Minnie Deutsch and Eli Willman
Christmas morning wedding at the Deutsch residence joined Miss Minnie Deutsch and Mr. Eli Willman with simple ceremony read by A. G. Lichey. The couple left for a wedding trip to New Braunfels San Antonio and Austin after receiving many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Deutsch
Eli Willman
O. H. Deutsch
Iegroom
Jude
A. G. Lichey
Mrs. Willman
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Austin
Card of Thanks Notes Gratitude for Family Loss
The family thanks neighbors and friends for air and sympathy after the death of their four year old son. They especially praise Rev Wolfsdorff for comforting words and acknowledge help from the Junior League and Mrs and Mrs Liebhafsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfsdorff
Junior League
Ranch raid in Mexico targets US cattle owner
Mr K H Merrem, a US citizen and brother of K J Merrem of our city, runs a ranch in Mexico. A letter from his son reports about 50 bandits raiding the hacienda, taking horses mules saddles and cash, attempting to capture the caretaker for ransom, but the man escaped. Merrem has ranching experience and formerly served as deputy US marshal, river guard and custom service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. H. Merrem
United States
K. J. Merrem
Our City
Mexico
Schulenburg
Merrem
U. S
River Guard
Custom Service
Welhausen Firm Buys Alamo Building for Auto Station
C B Welhausen and Co purchase the large double rock building opposite the depot known as the old Alamo from Alex Macha of Bartlett Texas. They plan to convert it into an automobile service station and garage currently occupied by Star Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Welhausen &Co
Double Rock
Old Alamo
Alex Macha
Bartlett
Texas
Star Grocery
Last Day Prayer for Peace From Mrs. Louien D. Moffett
A reflective verse posted in a year end sentiment thanks God for peace. The prayer asks mercy for suffering and stresses faith in divine guidance for brighter skies and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maakind
Louien D. Moffett
Gratitude Letter From Shiner Fire Victim
Mrs Laura Muecke thanks the Shiner Fire Department and responders for helping save her home after a blaze. She expresses deep appreciation for their selfless aid and notes the flames left only charred remnants. The notice appears in the Shiner Gazette and the Galveston Semi-Weekly Farm News offering subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Fire Department
Laura Muecke
Shiner Gazette
Galveston
Farm News
Disastrous Fire Destroys Mrs Mueckes East End Home
The home of Mrs Laura Muecke in East End, Shiner, was totally burned last Friday afternoon. Firefighters from the volunteer department saved the furnishings, but the fire, blamed on faulty wiring, caused an estimated loss of 5000 with 3500 insured. Mrs Muecke, at hospital, plans rebuilding at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Muecke
East End
Shiner
Lmits
Muecke
Mnecke
the Gazette
Honor Roll Renewals Acknowledged From Subscribers
The notice thanks renewals received since the last report. It lists numerous subscribers by name and hometown across Texas, including Theo Dierksen Shiner and Louis Trautwein Hallettsville, with goodwill wishes for a prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Dierksen
Shiner
Elton Krueger
Ferd
J. Kasper
Alois Kasper
Louis Trautwein
Hartman
Prante Mauria
Bek
Anton Bleier
Emil Ahrens
Albert Bargeman
Chas. Baros
Fredr. Remmers
Kasper
Frank Kroesel
L. C. Windel
Wm. Behlen
Annie Kokas
John
Ishnar
A. Kresel
Edmund Huber
Robert Seydler
Bomartun
University of Texas, Austin
Frank Macha
Death of Mrs Mary Flessner Near Shiner
Mrs Mary Flessner died at her home near Shiner last Saturday at age 47. Funeral held Sunday the 28th with burial in O D 4H S cemetery. May she rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Flessner
Shiner
O. D
Woodmen Officers Elect In Annual Meeting
L Trautwein and C C Alf are elected officers. Schramm A L M E Wolters banker Ed Busch escort Chas Sain sentry F J Luedecke watchman F R Mergenthaler clerk Drs Ramsel and Schulze physicians H Striebeck manager serve three years Meetings moved from last Saturday to last Wednesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Trautwein
C. C. Alf. Schramm
A. L
Bank Elects Officers at Moulton Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting of First State Bank of Moulton all directors William Green Philip Wellhausen Ed Studeman F T Ehrenkamp and Oswald Buescher were reelected. Green was reelected president Studeman vice president Ehrenkamp promoted to cashier and Frank J Wagner promoted to assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of Moulton
William Green
Philip Wellhausen
Ed. Studeman
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Oswald Buescher
Stademan
Gy ®Ehrenkamp
Frank J. Wagner
Moulton Eagle
Windel’s nine year old daughter ill but improving
The Gazette reports the serious illness of Louie Windel’s nine year old daughter and notes she is much improved.
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the Gazette
Louie Windel
Tax Assessor's Notice of 1920 Tax Assessments
The Tax Assessor announces scheduled locations and dates in 1920 for assessing state and county taxes. Readable sites include Smolka Mill on January 2, Novobrad January 3, Hope January 3, Witting January 5, Bresau January 6, Old Kinkler January 7, Hackberry January 8, St. John January 9, Moravia January 10, Ergell January 10, Mont Meads v January 12, Wied January 13, Shiner January 14 15 16 17, Vienna January 17, Bila Hora January 19, Worthing January 20, Henkhaus January 21, Moulton January 22 23 24, Koerth January 7, Sweet Home Sublime February 7, and Yoakum February 14. Rudolf Valer Tax Assessor Lavaca County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smolka Mill
Novobrad
Hope
Witting
Bresau
Old Kinkler
Hackberry
St. John
Moravia
Ergell
Mont.Meadsv
Wied
Shiner
Jane
Vienna
Bila Hora
Worthing
Henkhaus
Moulton
Holiday Amusements at Christmas Events
The Christmas celebration at the Methodist Church on December 25 drew a crowded congregation with a short program and Santa Claus in good humor. Miss Lena Richter hosted an Opera House dance with Darilek's Orchestra providing music. Christmas Eve private trees and scenes followed by December 26 at Bluecher Park for another dance with Mire men’s band. December 27 at Site Park featured Patek's band and a lively reception. Joe Schindler held a fond farewell dance at Bluecher Park on December 29. The Merrem home hosted the Senior League on December 27 with cake, fruit punch, and festive games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Lena Richter
Opera House
Darilek
KE. J. Merrem
Dentist Announces Practice in Shiner After 1920
After January 1 1920 the speaker will devote full time to dentistry in Shiner. Office at Shiner Surgical Hospital contact phone 147.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Shiner Surgical Hospital
Death of Rev. Wm. Dziewas at 53
The community mourns the death of Rev. Wm. Dziewas who died Monday morning around 4 30. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment in the city cemetery and was well attended with four ministers assisting. An extended obituary will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dziewas
Deiewas
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Shiner Public Schools
Irs. Chae. Muecke, Jr
Off
Schulze’s Hospital
Drs. Williams
Nnoon
Kansas City
N. $ Kasper
Joe Marik
Ang. Dziewas
Wailing
Martin Luther Church
Emil Zdhder
Lott, Tex@s
Emil
Sam McMurray
Wil
Anton Rhieg
Route 2
Gazette
Bleier
Rudy Valenta
Elena
Louis Quicksall
Waco
Houston McCrory
Waelder
Otto Schmidt
Houston
Wm. McIntosh
Giddings
G. W. Blumberg
Seguin
John Degenhardt
West @lumbia
Otto Helwig
College Station
Francis Koch
Austin College
Herbert Wendt
Victoria
M. L. Meitzen
Hallettsville
Aug. Schmidt
Lott
Joe Zumwalt
Eleanor Willman
Garwood
Mrs
Mrs. Liebhafsky
Pythian
Rathbone Temple No
Woodmen
Bluecher Park
Miremen
Patek
Jecley Site Park
Joe Schindler
Orestra
Pouch
WH. Bziewas
J.C. Blohm & Son
Ont & Ata
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