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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
5
Train timetable shows daytime routes from Yoakum to Waco and back with 1.00 p.m. and 2.57 p.m. departures. Night service lists 1.00 a.m. and 3.22 a.m. trains between Be and Yoakum and Be to Waco. Lockhart Branch runs trains to Yoakum at 12.45 p.m. and 3.10 p.m.
Local items note Mrs. Helen Menke named in new automobile matters. Wm Koch of Hallettsville visits, plans move from Shiner opera building. Rathbone Knights of Pythias officer slate announced for June term. Pannewitz receives salary raise to 100 annually. Maude Dunn visiting in Lockhart. Epworth League picnic and supper praised. Hats sale at several stores with 25 percent off. Natalie Trautwein visiting Waelder. summer hats urged. Two weddings in Shiner Ely week. proprietors Schramm Blohm and Seims Ehlers wed. Detroit Vapor sales noted. Smith’s Studio praised. Joe Mikulik building new shop. Upcoming events: ball at Rocky spot, Bluecher park feast July 21, primary ticket deadline June 13, Germany visits, and Bluecher park ball June 18.
The Rev Kokernot, born June 6 1836 in New Orleans, died after a lengthy illness. Relatives gathered including sons Herbert and Walter, sisters Mrs Littlefield and others, with notable pallbearers and religious leaders attending the service conducted by Penrod and Davidson. He lived a liberal, charitable life in Texas, served as a scout in the Texas Mexican War, and reestablished business after the Civil War. He was 72 at burial, remembered for kindness and support to all denominations.
A tribute to L M Kokernot features praise from W Littlefield of Aus as a gallant Texas Cavalry veteran of the 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment who served with the Terry Rangers. The piece notes his prowess, companionship, and sacrifice, and recalls his role in funding the monument for the Rangers at the grounds in Austin.
Active pallbearers include W W Johnston TF Ha RS Dilworth Chas W Bro J B Kennard Edward Le and others. Honorary pallbearers include H L Qualls J T John M Bell WJ Bei and a long list of names from Abilene Austin Holcomb Luling Victoria Alpine Marfa Kingsville Dallas Shiner and nearby towns.
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