22 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
1
The State Department issued a note to Great Britain affirming the right of the United States to govern its commerce. It denounces British orders in council and municipal decrees as beyond international law and promises a formal protest over ships carrying American goods.
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs. Miller’s home on Thursday afternoon with current events as roll call. Absent Mrs. Thulemeyer. topics included manners and customs of different countries. musical solos by Mrs. Wolters and Miss Trautwein. iced fruit punch and salad course. decision to continue regular meetings through summer with social focus. university course Southern Literature planned for winter. next meeting August 5 with Mrs. Welhausen.
Neb July 13 Postmaster General Burleson orders parcel post packages enlarged to a combined length and girth of eighty four inches allowing standard fruit and berry crates. He also authorized a balance of a system for parcel post packages similar to that used by express companies.
Weimar will construct a cotton warehouse costing 2500 dollars with completion targeted before the current crop. The project aims to improve storage capacity and support local producers.
The Eastern Star held a business meeting appointing Edmund Wolters and Mesdames W A Wendtland Jr and Joe Hughs to purchase an organ. Elo Wolters and C C Amsler will assist with a floor work practice, Stella Wolters named official reporter. Elo Wolters discussed her Panama Pacific excursion and meeting Stars nationwide, noting Shiner Chapter No 272 recorded at the San Diego Exposition Western Star rest room.
The Gazette reports a letter from Henry M Richter returning his subscription and notes his new roles as Alder man of Ward No 1 Houston Heights Mayor pro tem and Health Commissioner. The piece congratulates him on these honors and acknowledges his merit.
The Yoakam diamond hosted a Sunday baseball affair where Shiner crushed Halletsville 16 to 0. Shiner batteries were Martin and Metz while Halletsville used Dahl Deborah and Ingram. The lop-sided score led to cancellation of the remaining two games.
The Shiner Post Office reports a drop in domestic money orders issued from 9 428 in 1913 14 to 8 416 in 1914 15 a decrease of 1 012. It also notes 618 parcels insured and 410 letters registered in the just completed year.
The Mur Pauus Family expresses gratitude to the people of Shiner, the physicians and nurses, especially the Welhausens, for their deeds of kindness during their mother's illness. May the good Lord smile upon each of you.
Justice Court reports the examining trial of John R Kloesel resulted in a $500.00 bond to appear before the next Grand Jury. No other cases heard, but several pleas of guilty occurred in misdemeanor cases.
Mrs. P Karnes of Yoakum who was operated on last week at Shiner Hospital is doing nicely. Mrs. Tom Fred of Nursey is the guest of her sister Miss Janie Walker. Miss Ella Hornsby is enjoying a well earned vacation. Mr. P Karnes and daughter of Yoakum spent Monday at the hospital with Mrs Karnes.
The streets of Shiner must not be used as a speedway with a speed limit of eight miles per hour. Drivers are urged to blow horns at corners and operate slowly to prevent accidents as city officers emphasize enforcement due to many machines on the streets.
A small fire in the west part of town destroyed a frame house owned by Robert Braun behind the Trautwein and Wolters gun shop. It was a total loss. Firemen responded promptly to the scene.
Mr Posser McNutt a student at the State University at Austin is spending part of his vacation in the home of his uncle Mr Lar Fry.
Shiner Development Company led by Dr G Schulze Dr J D Gray O W Miller and William Green announces East End Addition. Lots 50 by 150 feet facing a wide street with corner lots at 200 dollars and inside lots 150 dollars. Four approved local leaders promote safe, promising investment near main roads Moulton and Halletsville.
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