Young Corpus Christian Harry Koepke dies after illness
Harry W. Koepke 28, of 823 North Carrizo, died Sunday night after a long illness. He worked at Eureka Laundry in Corpus Christi ten years and was an active church member, serving as a steward, Sunday School secretary, and Haworth League president. Funeral at First Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Buchanan officiating. Burial at Hillcrest.
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Harry W. Koepke
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Haworth League
First Methodist Church
Frank B. Buchanan
Oe Hill
Corpus Christi Ca
Rev. Buchanan
Harry Koepke
Corpus
Fayettville
Texas
Shiner
Beea
Shiner High Notes Class of 1918 Elects Leaders
Term examinations start Monday as Shiner High prepares for a semi annual event. The class of 1918 elected Herbert Muecke as president and Miybel Merrem as secretary. Highlights include postponed basketball with Gonzales and new library supplies. Mother’s Club chose officers for January. Pagel returns from Camp Bowie on furlough.
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Herbert Muecke
Miybel Merrem
Herbert
Mick
Haps
Gonzalian Big Four Observed At Local Gathering
A Gonzalian group led by Sheriff B Neighbors Judge DeWitt and J A Robadiere mingled with Shiner residents last Friday. Chas Potthast and Mr Wm Zapper joined as the crowd noted the four measured similar height and build with a combined weight of 972 pounds.
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B. Neighbors
Judge DeWitt
J. A. Robadiere
Shiner
Chas. Potthast
Weimar
Wm. Zapper
Services At Methodist Church Announced
Rev. A. E. Rector will preach 11 o'clock Sunday morning and 7:30 Sunday night. Public invited.
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A. E
Printing! Printing! The Gazette Can Do It
A Victorian style notice urges readers to order printing for the New Year and avoid last minute rushes, promising the Gazette can handle the job efficiently.
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He Gazette
Cold snap grips region with ice and frigid temps
A deep cold spell hit over the weekend bringing 24 degree readings and slick ice in several towns. Residents brace for continued freezing conditions as utilities monitor demand and travel remains hazardous.
Hospital News Reports Several Recoveries and Surgeries
Mr Hy Steeltje recovers from pneumonia at the hospital. Ella Zacharies leaves hospital after Typhoid recovery. Mrs T J Ponton and Mrs Gerh Siems improve and return home. Miss Wefer underwent tonsil removal. Max Mittank and Wm Neubauer families report children operated and improved. Newborns include a girl born Jan 4 to Hy Hauschild and a boy born Jan 16 to Milosh Grossmann. Mrs Wm Green remains ill but improving. Dr Schulze consulted on Mrs Henry Mueller in Yorktown for pneumonia.
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Ella
Fritz Zacharies
T.J. Ponton
Miss Wefer
Dreyer
Hy. Hauschild
Max Mittank
G. Schulze
Yorktown
Eckhardt
Henry Mueller
Gerh. Siems
Wm. Neubauer
Milosh Grossmann
Wm. Green
Tax Assessor Valenta and Assistant Visit Farmers
Tax Assessor R. Valenta and assistant Mr. Rohan spent four days last week visiting farmers and business owners to explain and assist with tax assessments.
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R. Valenta
Mr. Rohan
Women Suffrage Debate Tops Congress Action in Washington
Washington letter reports a crowded gallery as the woman suffrage constitutional amendment advances by a razor thin margin. Republicans pushed a solid vote while Democrats split. Notables from Texas and Houston appear in Washington, including Ball Peden Thomas Bee Gossett Gross and Harley as the scene focuses on the political clash and public interest.
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John’s Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Thos
Henry A. Wise
Wood
New Val
Bailey
Texas
Washington
Thomas H. Ball
E. A. Peden
Houston
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
T. H. McGregor
Austin
City Tax Notice Urges Early Payment in Shiner
City taxes must be paid before Feb 1 to avoid penalty. Taxpayers should visit the Municipal Tax Office at Farmers State Bank to settle. J M Canon City Tax Collector Shiner Texas. Mr J K P Harris of Sweetwater Nolan County visits his brother Buck Harris and stays with Mrs C L Williams.
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J. M. Canon
Shiner
Texas
J. K. P. Harris
Sweetwater
Nolan County
Buck Harris
C. L. Williams
Joe P Boothe Declares Candidacy for Constable of Precinct 6
The Gazette records Joe P. Boothe announcing his bid for Constable of Precinct 6 in Gonzales County. A longer notice is promised in the next issue.
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the Gazette
Gonzales County
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