Sailor in France Reports Naval Voyage and Visit to Port
A U S sailor recounts leaving the U S October 31st aboard transports including the Mount Vernon and America. He narrates encounters with North Carolina and destroyers, torpedo danger, hydroplane escorts, and liberty in a French port. He mentions Y M C A aid, French fortifications, and a visit to a Navy Yard while noting a rough condition of customs and a souvenir stamp valued at about forty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
France
U.S
Mount Vernon
Ehron
Duncan
Perry
Red Cross
North Carolina
Sxmarine
Port
Y.M.C. A
Finland
Yyrance
O. J. Helwey
the Gazette
High School Athletic Association
Ebope
Correction on Mr Prank Schoppe’s age for County School Superintendent
The Gazette corrects a January 3 report listing Moravia candidate Mr Prank Schoppe as 80. He states he is actually 40, though with the same experience, and denies being over or under that age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Schoppe
Moravia
Schoppe
Local Market Notes From Gonzales and Caldwell
From Gonzales County farmer C T Rather sold 106 bales of cotton to J G Crockett at 31 cents worth about $17 000. R A Walshak of Dallas sold 365 bales to A S Carter of Lockhart at 31 cents netting about $58 000. A 700 pound hog sold for $105 at Caldwell. Mrs A C A Meyers vs C S Meyers divorce granted with child custody and half the property. Gonzales Inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Rather
Gonzales County
J. G. Crockett
R. A. Walshak
Carter
Lockhart
Mr. Walshah
Caldwell
Henry 8. Paulus
Yoakum
A. C. A. Meyers
T. Meyers
Gonzales Inquirer
Telegram from Camp Bowie praising Red Cross clothing aid
A Fort Worth telegram dated December 21 1917 from I F Boyd to C W Coery of the Red Cross expresses appreciation for Red Cross relief work. It notes many sweaters and comforts supplied to the command and commends the Red Cross for timely support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
Texas
I. F. Boyd
C. W. Coery
The
Red Cross
Honor Roll of War Savings Purchasers in Lavaca County
The Gazette seeks names of residents who buy the war saving limit, reporting that Shiner Post Office leads Lavaca County in thrift stamps and war certificates. Postmaster Berder spoke to Michan School students and will tour nearby rural schools with aid from W Paul and City Marshal Canon.
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Lavaca
Shiner Post Office
Berder
Michan
Shiner
Herder
W. Paul
Canon
Balance Sheet Figures From Local Bank Report 1918
The document presents a bank's annual statement with capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and losses. It lists demand and time deposits, cash reserves, notes payable, and interest details, ending with a sworn certification by cashier Peck Welhausen from Lavaca County Texas dated January 14, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banke
Recapitulation of Loans and Financial Assets
The record lists Loans and Discounts at 388,894.52, Stocks and Bonds at 50,000.00, Building and Fixtures at 10,500.00, Cash and Exchange totals 189,900.68, with a grand total of 588,795.20. The figures reflect a financial snapshot likely from a bank or trust company.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Aera
U.S
Liabilities and Funds Include Capital Stock and Surplus
The fragment lists liabilities by category including Capital Stock Surplus Fund Undivided Profits and Reserved for Taxes, indicating a balance sheet style summary of equity and tax reserves.
Epworth League Farewell Party For Two Members
At the home of president Miss Stella Wolters the Epworth League held a farewell for Miss Leonide Helmers and Mr. Elmo Merrem. Guests saw a traveling luggage theme on score cards and refreshments of salad and hot chocolate. Attendees included Misses Hschenburg Ernestine Clara Mergenthaler Leonite Stella Hemers Carlie Valenta Rosa Erkman Leonide Schuhmann Elsa Rubmann Fay Arnim Louise Thulemeyer Edna Porter Mildred Fry Lena Richter Hira Schramm Emily Schmidt Emma Runk Mabel Merrem Alma Muecke Meta Holchak and Mesdames W A Wendtland Jr Hila E Lane plus Messrs Geo Seydier M P Wilson C J Waldrep J W Siegmund P A Wendtland Julius Seydler Emmett Schumann Elmo Merrem Walter Schmidt Hugo Koether and Herbert Muecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Wolters
Leonide Helmers
Elmo Merrem
Emily Schmidt
Hschenburg
Ernestine
Clara Mergenthaler
Leonite
Stella Hemers
Carlie Valenta
Rosa Erkman
Leonide Schuhmann
Elsa Rubmann
University of Texas Fall Honor List Announced
The fall term honor list at the University of Texas is released by E. J. Mathews, Register and Assistant Dean of the College of Arts. It includes students with straight A’s or a B average and lists William Elmo Merrem from Shiner among them.
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Austin
Teras
Jah
University of Texas
E. J. Mathews
College of Arts
Shiner
William Elmo Merrem
Farmers Institutes Schedule Across Towns
W B Yeary assistant organizer for the Farmers Institutes of the State Department of Agriculture will conduct sessions at Hallettsville January 23 at 2 PM Yoakum January 24 at 2 PM Shiner January 25 at 2 30 PM Schulenburg January 28 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Yeary
State Department of Agriculture
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Shiner
Schulenburg
Death of Harry Koepke in Corpus Christi
News from Shiner reports the death of Harry Koepke eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Koepke once of Shiner now of Corpus Christi at about age 25 after a illness not deemed serious. He traveled to Marlin for treatment but grew worse and died at home. Grandmother Mrs Wim Herms, uncle Mr C C Dittmar and cousin Mrs Edgar Merrem went to Corpus Christi for the funeral. He leaves his parents a brother and a sister. Further funeral details will appear in The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Harry Koepke
Wim, Herms
C. C. Dittmar
Edgar Merrem
Corpus Christi
the Gazette
Shiner City Council Enacts Fire Department Protection Ordinance
The 1918 ordinance from Shiner City Council declares penalties for removing damaging or destroying fire department apparatus or equipment from the Fire Station. Conviction carries a misdemeanor charge and a fine between 100 and 150 dollars. The measure suspends three readings and becomes effective after publication.
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Fire Dept
City of
Shiner
City Council of
Jolly Girl reports on cold weather and local visits
News notes readers enjoyed the cold spell as children made snow balls. Local arrivals include Chas Hajek visiting John Mereeka, Joe Devorak visiting his brother Adam, and visits by Michal and family to Ben Novak, and others to Pulkrabek and Hajek households.
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Chas. Hajek
John Mereeka
Joe Devorak
Adam
John Michal
Frank Novak
Johny Pulkrabek
Ben Novak
Jaluska
Joe Pulkrabek
Leona Cauthern
Misa Sofie Herse
Madala
Henry Hajek
Martin Merecka
Joe Teostak
Rita
Camp Travis
Adolph Ullman
Willie Koether
Emil Umann
Eddie Kurtz
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Otto Helweg
Mr. Ponton
Scholastic
Bauraville
W. Brosch
Novohrad
Joseph Mig
Greive
H. B. Greive
Boethel
Henry Buske
Kinkler
H. ¥. Laas
Shiloh
Ad, Langenberg
Shimek
Robert Little
Green
George Kruse
Bunjes
Otto Fisseler
Charlottenberg
A. F. Nolikamper
Stacy
F. W. Stratmann
Radbost
Joe Heinzel
Pleasant Grove
G. A. Stratman
Williamsburg
Chas. McHiroy
Mossy Grove
W. B. O’neal
Pagel
Ernest Rother
Michna
Beasley
Frank Gerum
South Mustang
Chas. Micek
Sweet Home
J. P. Munsch
Thompson
H. Thomp- M
Hagen
Wenzel
W. H. Reed
Pilot Grove
S. M. McMurrey
Koerth
A. T. Hermes
Lights Chapel
A. S. Hudgeons
Providence
J. W. Adams
Vienna
J. W. W. Harvey
Fitch
A. H. van Dyke
Gerhart
F. B. Ramosek
Salem
Rosco Tuttle
Rezell
G. F. Munson
Klimitchek
Otto Pohl
H. M. Crabb
Grand
Wolters’ Brothers
Greble
W. L. Martin
Reserve District No
First National Bank
Siiner
TOTAL
State OF Texas
Peck Welhausen
J.C. Habermacher
J. P
B. Welhausen
E. F. Wolters
Wm. Green
Opera
Cash and Exchange
Nee Ee Ence
Epworth League
Farmers’ Institute
Gem Theatre
Kolb and
Dill
Hy. Messer
Propr
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