Community notes from Buivg-Eygp Boy column
Christmas and New Year greetings mark the letter from Buivg-Eygp Boy. Readers visit, neighbors gather, and new residents join Shiner area life with mentions of Michna, Wacker, Zacharias, Koenning, and others in a warm local update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Gazette
Mary
Carrie Michna
Kennedy
Laddie Vackar
Emil Pohler
Shiner
John Fischner
Emma Doolan
Sublime
Blanche Walters
Novohrad
Dick Leck
Willie Schroeder
W. Bakke
Dallas
Texas
Lillie Wacker
Buivg-Eygp
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Piles and Sores
Siler City resident Will A. Marsh reports quick relief from itching and distress of piles after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad highlights its effectiveness for burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts and chapped hands offering a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Will A. Marsh
Siler City
N. C
Christmas in Rocky Creek Hearsay and Local Moves
December 27 notes from Rocky Creek recount Christmas village happenings. Otto Huber visits from near Yoakum to see uncle Fritz Packebush. Ed Schaefer Jr tours Nordheim. 4000 in the grand ball. attendees reach Shiner and Hochheim. Local moves include Frank J. Kloesel family relocating near Dryer. Tom wishes readers a Happy New Year 1911 and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children.
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Santa Claus
Otto Huber
Near
Yoakum
Burg
Fritz Packebush
Ed. Schaefer, Jr
Nordheim
Shiner
Hy. Stindt
Dziewas
Oswald Granz
Hochheim
Edw. Schaefer
Emil
John Kloesel
Frank J. Kloesel
Dryer
F. Albrecht
Near Here
Halletsville
Henry Bolech
Fannie
Gazette
Tom
For Sale Cheap Victor Phonograph and 25 Records
A Victor phonograph described as the best made is for sale with 25 records. Interested buyers should apply at the Gazette office.
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Victor
Christmas Greetings From Vinstenec News
The letter notes a recent beneficial rain for plowing and recounts Christmas visits among locals. It mentions Louis Zamazel breaking an arm, and lists trips by John Hartl Jr and F J Jemelka to Galveston and Houston on December 31.
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Gazette
F. J. Jemelka
Galveston
Houston
Will
Krirg
Throat and Lungs Health Ad for Batsamia Balsamia
An early 20th century drug ad warns against throat and lung trouble and advertises St Nicodemus Bats AMIA and BALSAMIA from St Nicodemus Drug Co in Shiner Texas with 25 and 50 cent prices.
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St. Nicodemus
St. Nicodemus Drug Co
Shiner
Texas
Legal Blanks Available at Gazette Office for Various Instruments
The Gazette office offers procurement of legal blanks including deeds notes vendor's liens bills of sale acknowledgments affidavits rent contracts chattel mortgages and related forms in any quantity to meet client needs.
First National Bank of Shiner Texas History Summary
The private bank started by Capt. Chas Welhausen in 1893 evolved into the First National Bank of Shiner in December 1900 with capital of 50 000 dollars and a growing clientele. It expanded to 100 000 dollars working capital, added an international foreign exchange department, and became a leading financial institution in Lavaca County with over 1200 customers and strong community trust.
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Shiner
Capt
Chas. Welhausen
U. S
Capt. Welhausen
First National Bank of Shiner
E. F. Wolters
Win. Green
Philip Welhausen
Earl Fry
Peck Welhausen
Europe
W. Paul
Lavaca
San Antonio
Houston
First National Bank of
West End Addition Lots Sell With Installment Plan
Real estate notice offers remaining three blocks in West End Addition for sale on easy terms. Buyer can put $5 down and $5 per month until paid. Also vendor's lien notes valued at $7,000 bearing 6 7 and 8 percent interest secured by land near Shiner.
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West End
Shiner
Shinér Public Schools Monthly Report December 1910
To the Honorable School Board of Shinér Public Schools the report covers month ending December 23 1910 New entries zero Withdrawals ten Total in school 171 Total enrollment to date 196 Days attended 2788 Days absent 380 Average daily attendance 188 Tardiness 29 Truancy zero Corporal punishment 2 Report submitted by T J Ponton Superintendent.
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Hon. School Board of
The
Shinér Public Schools
T. J. Ponton
Woodmen Elect Officers for Half Moon Camp No 117
Half Moon Camp No 117 Woodmen of the World elected officers at its December 28 meeting. Consul Commander F R Mercenthaler. Advisor Lieutenant W H Birkmann. Banker J A Wolters. Clerk A J Lichey. Escort Aug Weber. Sentry W M Tomasco. Watchman Moritz Krueger. Camp Physician Dr G Schulze.
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Half Moon Camp
F. R. Mercenthaler
W. H. Birkmann
J. A. Wolters
A. J. Lichey
Aug. Weber
W. M. Tomasco
Moritz Krueger
Dr. G. Schulze
Hints For School Children on Clean Habits
A fragment lists cautions for pupils including avoiding spitting, keeping hands and faces clean, not placing objects in the mouth, and turning the face away when coughing or sneezing. It emphasizes hygienic behavior before meals and general self discipline in school.
Card of Thanks for Fire Help and Braun Tribute
We thank all who assisted in extinguishing the fire behind our business on Tuesday night December 27th. Special thanks to Mr. Braun the night watchman for prompt and efficient service. O. C. Dirrmar AbD. DARILER J. M. Stavinonna.
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Mr. Braun
O. C. Dirrmar
Abd. Dariler
J. M. Stavinonna
Making Life Safer Everywhere Pills Claim Health Boost
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as for constipation billiousness dyspepsia indigestion liver kidney and bowel issues. The ad claims easy safe all natural relief and builds health with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Dr. King
New Life
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