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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
5
Schedule records show trains between Lockhart and Yoakum with numbers 61 and 62, and between Waco and Yoakum with numbers 51 and 52. Times listed include 12:35 p.m and 2:55 p.m for Lockhart Yoakum and 2:36 p.m for Yoakum Waco connections.
The document names Mayor M. E. Wolters Aldermen E. Merrem E. Runk J. C. Blohm and Ed Fertsch along with City Treasurer C. J. Garbade Secretary T J Burkett and Marshall Ass'r and Coll'r. The list records city administration roles and associated officials.
Miss Edna Ruhmann attends summer normal at Yoakum. Mr. Adolph Darilek celebrated 29th birthday. Charley Sandford graduated as a civil engineer. Fire department delegates go to Waco. School bond election set for July 18 at Shiner. Rev. O Lugenheim to pastor North Side Lutheran church. Justice court finds Chas Pfeil guilty with $5 fine. Building fever as two brick stores and new houses rise in Shiner.
Martin Pesek advertises cord wood for sale at 2.25 dollars per cord from his farm near Kokernot. Contact details not provided.
A 1911 Lavaca County constable sale notices an execution in George Janssen vs Steve Kodlicek. One acre in Shiner within city limits to be sold August first at courthouse door to satisfy $6.95 principal and $12.15 costs with 6 percent interest. Also notes a league social at Geo Seydler residence and a forthcoming devotional meeting at the Methodist church.
Fragmentary notice cites a local bread maker, City Bakery, promoting health claims and a legal challenge. The unread lines reference a “Give Ma trial” phrase and unclear names, suggesting a contested product claim in a community context.
Last Saturday a large crowd attended speeches by John F. Maddox and Aug Haxthausen after the opera house was unavailable. Maddox spoke in English while Haxthausen delivered his remarks in German, both earning liberal applause.
A black silk elbow glove was lost at Shiner Park on June 5. Finder will receive a reward if returned to the Gazette office.
The Half Moon Camp W.O.W. held unveiling services at City Cemetery on Sunday for a monument to the memory of Otto Griebsch. A large crowd attended despite hot weather. Cemetery Association decoration services featured music and an address by Prof. Martin Ruppel.
Advertisement notes a small automobile in good condition that runs well and is priced reasonably. Mentions accepting a buggy safe in on the deal and invites contact through Dr. G. Schule for details.
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