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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
5
Lockhart Branch runs 10.61 from Lockhart to Yoakum at 12 50 p m No 62 goes Yoakum to Lockhart 3 10 p m Waco Branch runs No 51 from Waco to Yoakum 1 30 p m No 52 returns Yoakum to Waco 3 00 p m
The record lists town officers including H Mosbner Wagener E Merrem Joe Macha and M cM cee cce ee cc keenesy E J Merrem. Peewee Sam Schwartz J E Aldermen Treasurer secretary P J Burkett Marshall Ass r and Coll r.
Round of social and business items from Shiner with notices of baptisms, travels, theater shows, political campaigning, trades and services. Mentions Dr. Cox products, Schlottmann Drug Co, creamery, schools, funerals, and local residents visiting Schulenburg and Moulton.
A farewell gathering hosted for friends before moving to Moulton featured card playing and refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lowther, Mr. and Mrs. Chovanetz, Mr. and Mrs. Zappe, Edna and Meta Holchak, and many others, with thanks given to the host and hostess for an ideal evening.
Louis Wagener of Shiner Texas offers to lend money at low interest on good security. Amounts ranged from 1500 to 1600 dollars.
211 acre farm near Shiner offered by Albert Ikenhof with partial trade possibility for a small farm. Known as the Jim Richardson or Jos Kutac place. For prices and terms call Shiner Tex.
Summary of mail handled by four rural carriers for the quarter ending May 31 1909 including registered matter delivered and collected letters delivered letters collected postal cards delivered and collected newspapers handled circulars handled packages handled money order applications stamp value on mail collected and stamps sold.
An ad claims two kinds of big head from conceit or a sick headache and promises quick relief by acting on the liver with Ballard's Herbine. Sold by Schlottman Drug Co.
Mr. Wm. Franke expresses gratitude to customers and friends for patronage while in Shiner and extends similar kind treatment to his successor Mr. E. Baskin. He bids a kind farewell and signs off ham yours very truly M. FRANKE.
A local notice invites residents to join a renewed effort to keep the town clean. The speaker asks for public assistance with additional tasks to ensure the program succeeds and mentions leaving orders with W. C. Emler.
A vintage advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism by relieving pain reducing swelling and easing joints and muscles. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes and sold by Schlottman Drug Co.
The Sam Houston Normal Institute Alumni Association purchases the old Houston homestead in Huntsville to establish a memorial hall honoring past students and the institution's history.
After weeks of rain the area dries with farmers set for field work. Local families report visits and gatherings including John Hirsch with Jim Turk, Annie Dreyer with siblings, and various Dreyer and Park connections. Frank Anders joins telephone line No 2 as village notes reflect illness of a child.
200 acre farm one mile from Shiner with three houses two wells and a windmill. 180 acres cultivated. Rents set at six dollars per acre. Interested buyers apply to Mrs S McMurrey Shiner Texas.
A 300 acre well improved farm at 85 percent tillable with 175 acres under cultivation and four houses and wells lies four miles from town. Terms: one third cash, balance in ten years at 7 percent interest. For price contact John C. Jones Gonzales Texas.
Residents of Zephyr urge aid from state and charity groups amid widespread need. Local officials appeal for donations and volunteers to address hunger, housing, and medical assistance shortages in the town.
A terse sale pitch urges shoppers to buy locally rather than travel away from home. It lists several prices and dealer phrases, though the fragmentary text offers few concrete items or brands to identify.
Ca D G Helmers requests contact with E F E Knezel to arrange purchase of hides at 68 to 7e for heavy green, 5 and tie. dry heavy 15e, light 18e per pound. beeswax 25e per pound. Knezel Mouljou Teka 41-46.
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