Dry spell limits farming as residents report local movements
High Hill notes long dry spell hindering plowing yet some farmers persist with sharp plowpoints. Residents mention Shiner lumber plans, vendors buying cattle in Yoakum, and varias visits among local families including Janisch Krause and Renkin households. Several residents travel to Gonzales and Moulton on business while others plan future moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Krause
Emily Mhohlt
Marian Janisch
Miss Patek
Hoskins
Gonzales
Paul Wenske
Dilworth
Yoakum
Clyde Brown
Near Gonzales
Burg
Opposition to peace banners arouse public awareness
The leading jingo newspapers oppose peace and rally against it, accusing war material traders of blocking concord. Yet the author argues peace will prevail despite these outcries, as echoed in Bryan's Commoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Two Children Die in Locked Cottage Fire at Yoakum
Viola Frazier aged four and Like Lee Frazier aged three died in a fire that trapped them inside a locked room while their mother went to the post office. The blaze destroyed the cottage near the ice factory, no insurance coverage, father worked for the railroad. Funeral scheduled for the two girls tomorrow in Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Tex
Viola
Lee
Reuben Frazier
Frazier
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Kenedy
Broadway Discoveries and a Novelist's Defense
Robert W. Chambers argues in a Cosmopolitan Magazine interview that Broadway shows a home-seeking impulse in youths. He defends the New York show-girl’s character while noting the longing for a home and family can mislead youths toward error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Robert W. Chambers
New York
Gaye'y
Mr. Chambers
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Shiner Youth Appointed Page in Texas House
Rudy Kunetka son of Joe Kunetka of this city has been appointed a page in the Texas House of Representatives on the recommendation of Representative W. T. Bagby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bagby
Rudy Kunetka
Joe Kunetka
House of Representatives
Texas
Farmers Benefit From Fire Insurance Plan Says Cuero Star
The Hochheim Prairie Fire Insurance Association is praised for its low cost and strong support for farmers, offering prompt compensation after fires and reducing the need for charity among neighbors. The Cuero Star notes Printers Mutual mirrors this prudent approach for printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hochheim Prairie Fire Insurance Association
Mutual
Cuero Star
Trustees' Day A Success in County Schools
On January 19 County Superintendent Wm. Eilers designated Trustees' Day. A total of 135 trustees visited schools last Friday, the best record yet. Prof. Eilers visited four schools Wit ting Wied Oak Grove and Scharlottenburg, finding all trustees present and pupils progressing well. If weather remains clear, substitutes will be held January 20. otherwise postponement to the following Saturday is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Eilers
Eilers
Witting
Wied
Oak Grove
Scharlottenburg
Hallettsville
Pythian Sisters Install New Officers in Regular Session
The Pythian Sisters met Tuesday afternoon in January despite bad weather and installed new officers. Mae Hughs acted as Installing officer with Mrs. A J Blohm as Grand Manager. Officers include Edna Welhausen, Meta Holchak, Lulu Ponton, and others. comments praised hall improvements and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sters
Mae Hughs
A.J. Blohm
Edna Welhausen
Meta Holchak
BH. C. S
Lulu Ponton
E. S
Sler
E. J
Alvina Wols
Henrietta Wolters
Ella E. Lane
M. R
Frieda Rogge
Tommie.Amsler
Isabel Thulemyer
Julia Wolters
Capi
Lulu Striececk
Cer
Tommie Amsler
Sick Report From Dr Braun Lists Local Ailments
Dr Braun reports Sam McMurray on the sick list Mrs Johanna Reif suffers la grippe A J Bednar children ill but recovered Rud Krause ill Jim Mikes boy bitten by mad cat head sent to Pasteur Institute in Austin for rabies test report negative Hedwig Otto daughter ill with sluss but recovered Anton Jaks wife sick withppe improving Mrs John ve severe illness of son The wife of Adolph Mueller ill with la grippe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McMurray
Sik
Johanna Reif
A. J. Bednar
Rud. Krause
Jim Mikes
Braun
Pasteur Institue
Austin
Paul Otto
Hedwig
Anton Jaks
Eyoung
John Ve
Adolph Mueller
la Grippe
Knights of Pythias Hall Receives Major Renovation
The K P Hall in the Blohm building has a new look with a cooler summer and warmer winter interior. The stairway entrance is reconfigured, the Lodge room occupies the former ante rooms, and fresh paint and new floor coverings brighten the space. The hall now presents an inviting atmosphere for Knights of Pythias members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Blohm
Knights of Pythias
Services at Methodist Church Next Sunday
The pastor Rev. R. G. Flummer will preach at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Flummer
Birth Notice Opens New Year Family Line
Late arrival announced at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Amsler on Tuesday January 16th a boy born to the couple in Kingsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Amsler
Kingsville
Snowball spectacle on empty streets draws crowd
Last Friday in town a snowball battle occurred despite no snow in the area. A northbound freight train carried a refrigerator car with a snow bank on top drawing participants to climb aboard and shovel fake snow, attracting a mixed crowd of all ages. Where did it come from?
Shiner Hospital Notes On Local Recoveries And Sickness
Mr. Ad Baros recovering well after appendicitis surgery and returns home. Mr Bernhart also operated may go home soon. Stock children ill with measles. Pfeil twins on sick list. Son of Behlen Sr. ill. Rudolph Klastak improving after a week of illness. Son of Jim Svoboda and daughter of John Wagener both very sick. Schroeder child in Witting sick with fever. Dr G f was called to see her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Baros
Bernhart
F. Stock
A. ©. Pfeil
F. Behlen
Rudolph Klas
County School Notes Exemption Extended For Moulton Shiner
The compulsory attendance law ends countywide January 16, with Moulton and Shiner granted three months of exception until April 1 and January 1 respectively. Attendance officer Washburn remains on duty through the terms for enforcement during the grace period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton and Shiner
Moulton
Shiner
Washburn
Rs and
Dallas Reynolds Hosts Complimentary New Year Dance
Miss Dallas Reynolds entertained guests including Miss Daniel of Corsicana and Miss Dunn of Shiner at Vogel Hall on New Year’s night. Guests arrived to receive, with program distribution by Russell Flowers and Frances Reynolds, and the grand march led by Miss McDaniel and Garland Powers as fifty couples danced for three hours, followed by a midnight salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel Hall
Dallas Reynolds
Daniel
Corsicana
Dunn
Shiner
A. G. Reynolds
Russell Flowers
Frances Gerald Reynolds
Miss McDaniel
Subscriptions Paid Since Last Report
The following subscribers have paid their subscriptions since last report: M. E. Wolters Shiner Hugo Koether Shiner Chas McElroy Route 1 Hy Grossmann Route 4 John Stiborek Route 2 Alb Bargmann Route 2 Joe Janisch Route 4 Fritz Obhold Route 1 W A Meyer Yoakum Route 2 Mrs E Moeckel Sherman Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wolters
Shiner
Hugo Koether
Chas. McElroy
Hy. Grossmann
John Stiborek
Alb, Bargmann
Joe Janisch
Fritz Obhold
W.a.meyer
Yoakum
Mrs. E,. Moeckel
Sherman
Texas
For Sale Quiet Mare with Buggy and Harness
For sale a nice young mare gentle enough for a lady or children. Suitable as a farm animal or brood mare. Reason for selling is owner has an auto and no use for horse and buggy. Apply to Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Justice Court Brief Session in Shiner Case
A short Justice Court session in Shiner heard a forcible entry and detainer suit brought by Mrs. Anna Uhlar against tenant Richard Braun. A large crowd attended but no trial occurred as only four jurors qualified. Judge Habermacher ill. Judge Janszen of Moulton presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Shiner
Anna Uhlar
Richard Braun
Habermacher
Janszen
Moulton
Twentieth Century Club Meets for Poetry Reading
The Twentieth Century Club gathered last Thursday with Miss Callie Valenta. Mrs. Ad Richter led a reading and discussion of poems by Kipling Lowell Lanier Tennyson and Longfellow. One visitor, Miss Edith Schaeffer of Schulenburg, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Valenta
Ad. Richter
Rudyard Kipling
James R. Lowell
Sidney Lanier
Alfred Tennyson
Reaper
Henry W. Longfellow
Edith Schaeffer
Schulenburg
Mrs Jaroszewski Scalded When Steam Blows Off Lid
Mrs Jaroszewski was badly burned in the face and eyes after a boiling soup lid blew off and splashed liquid. Doctors say injuries are painful but not serious and she should recover in weeks. The accident occurred Wednesday noon at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Jaroszewski
Dr. Renger
Jaroszewski
Wm. Zappe
Wm. Huebner
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Hill
John Vialhak
Will Meyer
Hulda Tenberg
Ben
Louie Huber
Alex Krause
J. H. Walshak
Walshak
Mariam E. A. Janisch
T. Meyer
Benedictine
Ela Renkin
Mary Emma Kloss
Henry Klos
Harry Renkin
James Davis
Enroute
BY Robert W. Chambers
Pythian Sisters
1. Braun
Methodist Church
Easten-McNiel Mercantile Co
Kasten-Mcniel Mercantile
Shiner, Texas
Wm. Koch
Shiner Surgical Hospital Notes
G. W. Eschenburg
County School Notes
Twnetieth Century Club
South Texas
Brownsville
Victoria
Yoakud Times
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