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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1918

Page

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Boundary Line school elects Miss Estelle Gray as teacher

Miss Estelle Gray of Austin was elected teacher of the Boundary Line school, succeeding Mrs. Henry McElroy who resigned and moved to Humble. Also Miss Selma Kempe resigned as assistant at Komensky. Miss Mary Elsik elected in her place. Bird charts have been received for multiple area schools and a set cost 8.80 express prepaid to teach birds' value. Red Cross notes urge full Junior Red Cross enrollment and timely dues. War savings literature and a $4.12 savings certificate per teacher encouraged, redeemable as $5 on January 1, 1928.

Estelle Gray Austin Boundary Line Henry McElroy Humble Selma Kempe Komensky School Mary Elsik Bocky Wysehrad Pagel Sublime Thompson Wied Weetin Green Witting South Mustang Brushy Colored T. H. Leslie Moulton RED Cross Junior Red Cross Mt. Olive Timimna Searcy McAdoo Burleson Postinnaigen William Bilers, Co

CK School Readies Playground Apparatus and Events

Notes describe installing playground frames ropes and rings and see-saws on campus this week by the Mothers Club. Term exams start January 28. Mothers Club meets January 10 with annual officer elections. Interschoolastic League practice begins and the county meet is planned for Hallettsville in late March with Shiner High expected to attend.

Cin Hallettsville Shiner High

Knights of Pyymas Elect Offcers Named

Rathbone Lodge No. 109 K of P. elects Theo Rogge V C Arno Wagener Pres Otto Dreyer M of A Edgar Voters K R 8 W C Schmidt M of Exch A J Bichin M of F C B Stratuyan O G Alfred Schramm I G Dr M P Wilson Rep to Grand Lodge Victor Wolters

Rathbone Lodge Theo. Rogge V.C Arno. Wagener Otto Dreyer Edgar Voters K. R W. C. Schmidt Exch A. J. Bichin C. B. Stratuyan O. G Alfred Schramm I. G M. P. Wilson Grand Lodge Victor Wolters

Fat butcher hog ad seeks buyers via call to F Ehlers

A fat butcher hog is offered with contact details to call F Ehlers at BR. 1. 16-2, advising interested parties to phone for information or purchase.

F. Ehlers

Twentieth Century Club Elects Officers in 1918

On January 8 1918 the Twentieth Century Club met with Miss Carrie Valenta. Fifteen members attended. Officers were elected: President Mrs Edgar Wolters Vice President Miss Anna Koch Secretary Mrs E L Merrem Assistant Secretary Miss Ernestine Morganthaler Treasurer Mrs Peck Welhausen. Mrs I Braun resigns and Mrs E C Schultze is elected to fill the vacancy.

Twentieth Century Club Carrie Valenta Edgar Wolters Anna Koch E. L. Merrem Ernestine Morganthaler Peck Welhausen I. Braun E. C. Schultze Club BE. L. Merrem King Lear Pecks Welhausen

Honor Roll of Subscriptions Donors Listed

Subscribing readers thanked for their renewals since the last report. Names include H H Striebeck Shiner John J Vailis D G Helmers Frank Hodanek Joe Mikutik A B J Novak 4 W Paul Joe F M Wagner Galveston Mrs W A Fricke Kingsville Joehn Marek Shiner Henry Grossman Shiner Hugo Koether Shiner Wm Remmers Shiner Wrank Ureak Sweet Home John Buchanan Hallettsville Frank Scheppe Moravia and others.

H. H. Striebeck Shiner John J. Vailis D. G. Helmers Frank Hodanek Joe Mikutik B.J. Novak W. Paul Joe F. M. Wagner Galveston W. A. Fricke Kingsville Joehn Marek Henry Grossman Hugo Koether Remmers Wrank Ureak Sweet Home John Buchanan Hallettsville Frank Scheppe Moravia

White girl sought for general house work

Classified notice seeking a white girl for general house work for a family of four, with applications to be submitted at the Gazette office.

Lost collarrette reported in Gazette office notice

On December 81st a black fur collarrette lined with black satin, property of Mrs. T. 8. Hughs, was lost. A liberal reward will be paid for its return to the owner or to the Gazette office, phone 12 if found.

Hughs Gezette

Red Cross to Form Lavaca County Branch

A meeting Thursday night approved becoming a Lavaca County Chapter branch rather than an auxiliary. The Christmas drive reported 967 members with $483.50 of dues kept by Shiner. A sign board for Work Room sign was ordered and a Junior Red Cross committee led by Prof Ponton was formed. Supplies of sweater wool arrived from Hallettsville for knitters.

Lavaca County Shiner Mesdames Amsler William Wendtland, Jr Adolf Richter Edgar Wolters Konitkovsky Prof. Ponton County Oficers Hallettsville Red ‘Cross Lavaca

Wied Letter Reports Quiet Holidays at Wied

Christmas and New Year pass ed off quietly around here with a Wied hall aduase drawing a large crowd last Monday. Mr and Mrs W M Nolkamp er visiting relatives this week. Charlottenburg Frauen Verein held monthly meeting at Charlottenburg school last Wednesday. Frank Strakos of Camp Travis spent a few days visiting home. Mr and Mrs Rud G Wunderlich of Shiffer vis Geo Neukamper and family during Christmas. Mrs Chas Neubauer is on the sick list wishing editor and readers a happy New Year.

Adause Wied Hall W. M. Nolkamper Charlottenburg

Surprise Birthday Party For Mr Pohler

Mrs EB Pohler planned a delightful surprise Thursday night for Mr Pohler on his birthday anniversary. Guests spoke to him earlier then arrived while he read his paper. Sandwiches cake and wine were served as hearty congratulations extended by J F Kasper Otto Henkhaus William Zappe Arthur Fischnar Otto Dreyer Agnes Fischnar Lizzie Riha and Eddie Fischnar.

EB. J. Pohler Mr. Pohler Messrs J. F. Kasper Otto Henkhaus William Zappe Arthur Fischnar Otto Dreyer Agnes Fischnar Lizzie Riha Eddie Fischnar

Election of Officers at W. O. W. Lodge Meeting

Officers elected include A. J. Bednar as C C A A Schramm A L M EB Wolters as Banker F Q Mergenthaler as Clerk Id Busch as Escort Mrs P A Ramsel and G Kultz as Physicians yitz Leudecke as Sentry Otto Waener as Watchman and G Helmers as Manager.

W. O. W. Lodge A. J. Bednar C. C. A. A. Schramm A. L. M. EB. Wolters F.Q. Mergenthaler Id. Busch P. A. Ramsel G. Kultz

Small Collection Book and Work Book Item

A brief note describes returning to Joe Ha Shine to read and receive a reading aid. The fragment mentions a small collection book and a work book with instructions to return to a person named Joe.

Joe Ha

Yearly Honor Roll Methodist Sunday School Observances

The article lists perfect attendance pins and gold wreaths for several classes at the Methodist Sunday School including Mae Rogge, Sedonia Eschenburg, Fay Arnim, and others. It notes gold bars for three years of attendance for several students and mentions Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Kunath Jr visiting, plus Lieutenant Louis Huebner's farewell dinner and serenade before deployment to New Orleans.

Mae Rogge Saunders Richter Sedonia Eschenburg Fay Arnim Lena Richter Mae Brehm R. G. Dreyer Emmett Dreyer Elma Schultz Louise Thulemeyer Claes Elvera Vomier Victor Schultz Stella Helmers Mabel Merrem Linnie Dreyer Walter Schmidt Bible Louis Huebner New Orleans

Majestic Theatre Opens at Camp Travis Texas

The Majestic Theatre Company completes a 180 by 90 foot building at Camp Travis with a 3000 seating capacity and 30 foot stage. It will show weekly changes of acts and follows the circuit’s usual program. Opening expected in early January to entertain soldiers before boarding trains.

Majestic Carp ‘Travis Texas Ig Theatre Pjestic Theatre Company Hanner

Death of 17 Year Old Miss Minnie Dreyer in Shiner

News of the death of Minnie Willie Mae Dreyer, 17, daughter of Ed Dreyer of Dreyer, reached Shiner last Saturday. She had been ill for some time and died as funeral services were held Saturday evening with burial in City Cemetery. She leaves her parents and siblings. The Gazette extends sympathy.

Shiner Minnie Willie Mae Dreyer Ed Dreyer Dreyer Miss Dreyer the Gazette

Notable Illnesses Reported by Gazette Reader

Mr G W Eschenburg says his sister Mrs Hilfe of Weimar had a serious operation in a Houston hospital and Henry Richter was operated for appendicitis. Both have recovered enough to return to their homes.

G. W. Eschenburg

Legal Blanks Stock List for Real Estate Documents

Legal Blanks. The following is a list of Legal Blanks we have in stock. If you need anything in this lice, call and see us, or write and we will mail them to you. Drop Mortgage Chattle Mortgage Mortgage Promisory Note Warranty Deed with W L Bill of Sale Vendor's Lien Note Transfer of Vendor's Lien. Release of Vendor's Lien Warranty Deed without V L Acknowledgement Special Warranty Deed with V L Release Deed of Trust Quit-Claim Deed Release of Mortgage Deed of Trust Affidavit of Account. Contract for Sale of Real Estate Shiner Gazette Shiner Texas.

W. L V. L Shiner Gazette Shiner Texas

Ladies Aid Elect Officers at Meth Church Meeting

The Meth Church ladies elected officers including President C Habermacher Vice President Mrs Herms Secretary Mrs C B Welhausen and Treasurer S A Thulemeyer at their Tuesday church gathering. They planned a parcel post sale on February at the Gehrels residence.

C. Habermacher Wm. Herms C. B. Welhausen Treasurs S. A. Thulemeyer N Ed. Gehrels

Gazette Offers Pre New Year Printing Services

The Gazette urges readers to place printing orders early for the New Year to avoid last minute rushes. It promises ready services and emphasizes planning ahead to ensure timely publication.

the Gazette

Card of Thanks for Minnie Dreyer and Family

We thank neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter and sister Minnie. Many beautiful floral offerings will be remembered with gratitude from Ed Dreyer and Family.

Minnie Dreyer

Monthly Report of Shiner High School January 1917

The report records 8 new entrants and 4152 withdrawals for the period, 179 days in session with 231 average daily attendance, 39 tardies, 5 corporal punishments, no truancies, 10 sickness excuses, 1 board visit, and 30 parent visits. Lists students by grade across many names including Viola Langhoff and Hattie Ruimano in 9th, Cora Berckenhoff in 7th, and Vera Kasper in 2nd, among others.

Clera Mergenthaler Viola Hodanek Linnie Dreyer Victor Straues Viola Langhoff Hattie Ruimano Gotlieb Helweg Jim Span Stella Blohm Elvera Lerder Angeline Kasper Lillian Meiseburger My Tle Monroe Dorothy Pfei Louise ‘S Kuiemeyer Cora Berckenhoff Victor Schulze Emmett Busch Paul Berchenhoff Delphine Tenberg Edwina Brosch Alvina Weber Helen

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RGYES CK School Mother's Club Knights OF Pyymas THE Methodist Sunday School Lass Dra Welhhausen Mee Roege Carlton Woltess Robt. Jungbecker Georgia Buea Stella Wolters Roy Mewes Roxie Verne Buske Willie Linzel Monroe Leonida Schumann Selma Rogee Mabl French Olive Araim Virgie Monroe Waraby Mary Blankenbeckler Wm. Wendtland, Jr Herms Dittmar Edgar* Birkmann Herold Blankenbeckler Matilda Hollmann Hattie Ruhmann Bible Cluss T. J. Ponton Emily Schmidt Helen Ruhmann Meeting OF Red Cross Montcomery Roxie Marie Buske Mabel French Helen Rogge Lillian Merseburger Herms Ditmar Hattie Rubmann Emily Schmidt Bible G. W. Kunath, Jr Smithville Arto Camp Travis Ladies Aid Elect Eist M. E. Wolters C. J. Garbade C. B. Welhaussen Peck Welhausten Aug. Weber Shiner High School
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