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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
4
A well 100 feet high erupts liquid and gas near Columbia in Brazoria county. Reports indicate sustained flow as oil and water spout into the air. The article notes regional oil activity and fluctuating market sentiment.
A new national bank for El Campo is proposed with capital of 80000 dollars. Y J Poole named president and H Koch cashier. The report marks another step forward for El Campo as financial growth continues.
Dilworth Texas January 11. J L Arnold marries Mies May Itman January 6 at 6 30 p m near Gonzales with Rev English officiating. Reception January 7 at M M Arnold home. Mr Arnold praised as energetic and principled. bride described as sweet. January 17 a magic lantern exhibit at the Dilworth schoolhouse with a gold watch prize for the prettiest lady voter. Other town notes include grand jury visit to Gonzales and a Denton Creek dance at Mrs Richter’s with strong turnout.
In Yoakum Texas on January 11 teachers from Lavaca Gonzales and DeWitt counties met for a joint institute at the high school. A large audience later attended an opera house program with welcomes from John M. Green and remarks by Judge Sumners, Lelerve, Dr Weyman, and F P Guenther. A vocal solo by Zepha Crozier Roos highlighted the evening as locals pledged support for Arthur Leserve's reelection.
An OCR fragment advertises Cheatham Laxative Tablets as a ready cure for accidents, urging carry in a vest pocket. The text includes odd spellings and brand-like phrases, suggesting a historical patent medicine notice with no clear dates or locations.
City council met in regular session and fixed monthly salaries for officers including mayor marshal attorney secretary and aldermen. An advertisement promotes Simmons Cough Syrup with a guarantee and price in cents.
Public six‑room school building in Halleteville was found on fire early last night. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze before significant damage. Estimated loss covered by insurance.
Advertisement for a one year subscription at 160 payable in advance. Promotes two papers for slightly more than the price of one. Subscriptions to SHINER GAZHITA ininer Texas. Mentions a roping contest and street fair for Shiner as a claimed fact. Includes garbled text about Shiner Gonzales and related phrases.
Esquire T F Jackson plans to move to Rockland after thirty years in Moulton. Mr W Jordan and family of Ottine visit relatives in town. Randolph Vivial family relocates to Floresville. Three schools Protestant Catholic and colored report about 260 scholars total and thriving.
A. Koepke's barber shop advertises a value offer with a pickup location at 4 was likely a street number. The note recalls a local business promotion emphasizing grooming services.
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