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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
5
Train No. 42 arrives from Waco at 1 05 p m. Train No. 44 departs Shiner at 6 18 a m Yoakum to Waco service times noted for the Waco branch.
City directory lists Mayor Louis Trautwein Treasurer C B Welhausen Secretary Ed J Mair and aldermen Robt Eschenburg Bar Fry Ed F Wolters Aug Schramm C B Welhausen. City Council meets on the first Monday each month.
Miss Myrtie Smith remains ill with fever while Eucaline is praised as a remedy. Town and country report sickness, baths by A C Koepke, and visits by Lizzie Wendtland in England. Wolters Bros sells Colonial Slippers and new muslin undergarments. McCormick mowing machines advertised. First watermelons of the season arrived. Wayard grabbled in a bury.
A new telephone company organized by H N Flato Jr representing Lone Star and Commercial firms will build an up to date local exchange and toll lines in Shiner. Operations start within twenty days with reduced rates and local ownership by Shiner citizens. Stockholders meeting elected Chas Muecke as president Jno C Blohm as vice president M E Wolters as treasurer R G Flato as secretary. Wolters Bros offers purchase stamps for cash purchases exchangeable for crockery.
Mr Henry Bohler sold his 130 acre farm to Mr B Kahanek at 40 dollars per acre, noting improved lands around Shiner are bringing good prices.
On Tuesday June with 1902 Mr Felix Berckenhoff and Miss Tonie Karasek wed at the Catholic church officiated by Rev Father Hudecek. The groom, popular in Shiner, had worked for C K Holchak and is now with August Schram. The bride is the daughter of farmer C M Karasek. The Gazette extends hearty congratulations.
The protracted Baptist meeting underway since last Friday attracts a large turnout by Sunday night. Evangelist Rev Bailey leads preaching with Rev Swofford assisting. a singer was expected to arrive last Monday. Services at 9 30 am 4 pm and 8 30 pm daily invite all to attend. Razors and scissors sharp and fixed at A C Koepke's.
The Gazette lists supporters who have contributed since the last report. Names include W. P. Fisher Shiner Joe Kopecky Jr Chas Sanford L Hauschild Louis Trautwein M R Polk Rd Strauss Dr F L Fordtran J C Lamkin Halletteville D A Paulus Theo Schuchmann Rowena E C Askey Pilgrim Chas H Herder Gonzales Paul Kempe Flatonia.
I announce the purchase of the lumber business formerly conducted by C. H. Flato, Son, and will continue operations at the same stand. I solicit continued patronage from the business community. C. H. Flato, gr.
Mayor Louis Trautwein and his family returned from a weeklong trip to DeWitt and Goliad counties visiting relatives. He toured the storm stricken area and said the damage was as bad as reported and not exaggerated.
Last Friday night a Baptist protracted meeting began in a tent on a vacant lot opposite the electric light plant. The Rev. Swofford and Rev. Bailey preach. the event is expected to be highly interesting. The section also notes local ads and community updates from Shiner including events, visits, and weather effects on crops.
Prof John L Sterling was elected principal of the Fayetteville school in Fayette County, after serving as principal at Shiner for the past two terms.
Mr Emil Buescher attended the Cotton Seed Crushers meeting in Galveston returning last Friday. Mr Jno Brunkenboefer and Miss Bertha Kotzebue accompanied by Miss Alia Kotzebue visited Shiner Sunday evening and were driven home.
The Moulton Eagle urges voters to support a special school tax claiming education is invaluable and that investment today yields lasting benefits. The piece frames the tax as a prudent community decision and a public good for students and families.
Mr Will Zappe has recovered from a fever after a week and resumes his duties at the Huebner saloon. NOTICE The holder of No 96877 takes the talking machine and seven records at Wolters Bros.
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