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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
5
Train No 45 from Lockhart arrives 12 55 p m. No 46 from Yoakum 3 10 p m. Waco branch shows No 42 from Waco 1 05 p m. No 44 leaves Shiner 6 18 a m. Yoakum to Waco gives No 41 from Yoakum 3 03 p m. No 43 leaves Shiner 10 04 p m.
Louis Trautwein treasurer and C B Welhausen secretary are listed along with Ed J Mair marshal T J Burkett and aldermen Robt Eschenburg Earl Fry Ed F Wolters Aug Schramm C B Welheusen. The City Council meets on the first Monday in every month.
Local items mention education votes on July 9 and school tax election, plus a July 4 feast at Hildebrandt's Park. Social event honors Miss Anita Wichlop of Galveston with names of attendees, and health trips to San Antonio for Capt. Chas Welhausen and Philip.
A fishing party that left the city last Wednesday for the Guadalupe river faced a storm. They arrived with wet and muddy gear in two installments and planned to return. The party included I Wagener, Aug Stephan, F Bunjes, Henry Bunjes, G H Draeger, and C H Blerder. Wolters Bros. offers purchase stamps for cash purchases, and Frank Zbranek will leave Wolters Bros. on the 15th to join Roos Bros. in Yakum.
In Shiner the Genuine Buckeye mower and all steel rake are advertised as the best and long lasting with proper care lasting up to 20 years. For sale by Escuensure & Blow.
Mrs Sophie Liermann died of typhoid fever Monday morning after weeks of illness. She leaves six children. An entertainment at Burjes' schoolhouse on December 6 features Prof FF Guenther, student songs, and a grand ball with refreshments. Local industry updates mention storage tanks being built by Hmann Brothers and Ruhrmann Brothers for oil operations. Alois Henkhaus illness misidentified. Dr Mitchell confirms it was remittent fever.
A neat five room residence well finished and in best repair is offered for sale. For terms and particulars call FRANK ZBRANEK in Shiner Texas.
Mr W S Lanthorn becomes superintendent of the Shiner public schools after teaching in Yoakum last session and receiving strong recommendations as an capable instructor.
Entertaining program scheduled at Burjes' school house on Sunday July 6th promises a big time with a lively lineup. Community residents are invited to attend the event featuring local talent and a convivial evening for families and neighbors.
Mr L M Kolkernet shipped a car of good grass cattle to Houston last Wednesday. Mrs H H Striebeck visits her sister in Huntsville Texas. Hermann looks lonely. Mrs J B Lane of Gonzales visits Cuero with her parents. W T Eichholz Cuero Rundschau editor was in the city on business. Messrs R L Eschenburg and Wim Wendtland left for San Antonio for a hot sulphur bath course. Mrs J A Cissell and two children Bernard and Roy visit her parents at Ladonia. Senator D A Paulus renominated at LaGrange convention without opposition. Masonic Lodge to meet next Saturday night to install officers with third degree work. Jupiter Pluvius and east wind cause damage as trees and power poles fall. crop damage unknown.
A large rock store building near the railroad depot is offered for rent or sale. It measures 90 by 30 and is available on easy terms. For particulars contact the Gazette office.
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