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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
4
Advertisers and correspondents are reminded no news matter can be received for insertion after Tuesday noon. This notice urges timely submissions for the Gazette.
The text notes deep divisions among democrats on the League of Nations and prohibition. Mr Bryan opposes both the League and prohibition, clashing with Wilson and many delegates. A majority favors a moist plank allowing beer and light wines, risking a major intra party fight.
Public notices indicate candidate announcements are contingent on the Democratic primaries held in July 1920. The document outlines political steps and potential candidacy implications for party members.
Joe Bailey kicked off his bid for governor last Saturday before a large crowd in Atlanta Texas. The race appears tight with Neff Thompson Bailey in contention while Looney is seen as a weak challenger. Shiner business men adopt monthly bill mailing urging patrons to send payment by mail or in person with an attached remittance request.
J F Houchins sold his Chicolete ranch interests including 545 cows and stock to Sheriff E J Houchins and Frank Matula for about 43000 dollars. It is described as the largest cattle deal closed here in a long time. The cattle sold are all good stock.
Announcement states Lone Star Brewing Company on Jones avenue will be converted into Lone Star Cotton Mills with Busch interests investing. Texas charter planned, capitalization set at 1 400 000, fourteen acre site, buildings formerly used for brewing repurposed. Also reports a man named Reno Davis knifed A C DeHarde on DeHarde place last Monday. Deputy Sheriff Canon arrested Davis.
Advertises Fen tress River Resort Fentress Texas with screened tent houses canvas tents modern bath house and a swimming pool. Mentions fishing cool shaded campground and nature description. Ends with a garbled line about Norte fieialens Lowery.
Camp Fire Girls maintain steady activity with new member Miss Stella Helmers and a recent swim camp supper at the forks of the creek. Guardians narrowly escape snake bite, while Lillian Merseburger leads chorus rehearsal under Mrs. Joe Hughs with a Rosalia production planned by July 15. Wendtland and Novak promote White Wings flour for summer baking.
Miss Theresa Jensen visits Camer on as Ruth episode screens at Gem Theatre tonight. The 8 A Cartes & Son business update notes Otto Brieger away on his wedding tour, Avery Carnes in charge. Moving of St Paul Lutheran Church completed beside Martin Luther Church. Commencement program in Houston features Mrs E G Wessels and Puccini arias.
O W Miller seeks trade of two twelve fine blocks of land in East End for improved property. Anton Pollak and his wife ran Opera Cafe. he allegedly tried to kill her last Friday and is jailed in Lavaca County.
Frank Effenberger Sr aged 72 years 9 months 28 days died June 22 1920 after a period of ill health Born in Lindsdorf Bohemia Austria August 24 1847 immigrated to America lived in Schulenburg Lavaca Co and Schiner retired there in 1911 Survived by wife Theresa and seven children two sons Frank Jr and Leo one son Edwin died in infancy five daughters Theresa Kasper Fannie Ullman Annie Ullman Matilda Glomb Selma Koether and 23 grandchildren Funeral June 24 in Catholic Cemetery Rev Father Wolf officiated Pallbearers were E Runk Aug Schramm Frank Gerum John Goor Predr Pfahl and J Huebner Attendees from Gonzales Nordheim and San Antonio condolences extended to bereaved family
Oscar Thompson of Moulton and Miss Jodie Morrow of Waelder were married at the bride’s parents home in Waelder. Rev Stack of the Baptist Church officiated. They will reside in Moulton. San Antonio Express.
B W Fehrenkamp of Shiner stays with son Walter Fehrenkamp Union Gin Co manager. Mrs Matula and granddaughters Audrie and Kathleen of San Antonio are guests at the Fehrenkamp home.
James Patek named executor under Marie Vackar will seeks settlement of debts owed to the estate and presentation of claims. He resides in Gonzales Texas and will receive mail there. Court appointment issued by Lavaca County Court confirms his authority.
A local cleaner advertises affordable dyeing and cleaning services for both men and women. They promise prompt service to revive coats suits skirts waists and overcoats that are soiled or faded, extending wear at a nominal price.
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