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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
5
The city council notes its monthly meeting cadence with Aldermen Louis Wagener Chas. Morcke Wa. J. Merrem and others listed. Treasurer Robt. L. Eschenburg is noted, with preparation by the POUMOSAry at 02 Louis Wagener.
Train No 1S from Lockhart arrives 4 45 p m. Train No 46 from Yoakamt a arrives 6 15 p m. Train No 41 from Waco arrives 8 00 p m. Train No 45 leaves Yoakum for Waco. Train No 42 from Yo Kim arrives 1 10 p m. Train No 44 leaves Shiner for Marv M.
Local items mention new shoes and spring goods at O H Deutsch and C Muecke, measles among Dr Nave's granddaughter Mattie, visits by Mr Pan Kempe and John Stalting, candy fruit at Willie Builer, crops benefited by recent rain, new summer corsets, three Koepke children with measles, Wagener Schubmann flour, Leon Kendall's business visit, Parsons and Fans at Deutsch, visits to Malletsville, glassware at Carnes, Fideon family in Halmeville, clothing at Deutsch, and large lumber stock in Lavaca County at low prices.
Visitors including Mr W and Mr Baafer inspected the Catholic church at Priday. The building had a new seal and paint by Mr G Pioty of Moulton, whose work was described as neat and tasteful. A statue painted by Mr Flory was praised as a fine piece of art rivaling the best.
A terse classified note offers a salary of 15 dollars weekly plus expenses for a top agent who can move stock and ponlory raiser merchandise. It invites hustlers to respond with an address and stats to American Mig Up in Terre Haute.
At the urging of many friends, Louie Trautwein announces his candidacy for mayor of Shiner. He is described as a capable, trustworthy choice who will serve the city well and asks for support in the upcoming April election.
A salutation from A. C. Korerka invites customers to visit a neat barber room offering shaving and a shave and shampoo service at any time. The note stresses cleanliness and sharp tools as part of the appeal.
A notice lists numerous names including Ben Treere and Timity Messer for a forthcoming sale of lo nggies hacks and book boards at cost with forward terms, to be conducted by L. Williams over the next 0 days.
News from Sweet Home eight miles away reports a Sunday blaze destroying five buildings and contents in the principal business block starting in a Ross feed store. Merchants H C Middlebrook Ledbetter and Sharber Morgan were among heavy losses with the fire origin unknown and estimated damages over 410000.
Tax assessor F J Pesek of Lavaca county will hold Shiner Hriday and Saturday March 16 and 17 to assess taxes for the year 900. He asks all eligible residents to meet him at the stated locations on those dates.
Shiner reports a varied week with Wagener Schubmanns offering dresses and slippers and Cartes Cash Store promoting teal garden seeds. measles affect families including Stella and Litfle Wolters, while Henry Fisto sells cows for Texas territory shipment and the town readies for mayoral race as R. H. Loessin seeks office.
An ad claims Gatlin's Cough Syrup provides instant relief with every dose. It touts pleasant taste and effectiveness for curing and preventing symptoms, available for sale at all druggists.
Judge C L Williams Louie Wagener Max Wolters and J L Hercher form the party for a three day hunting and fishing trip to Guadalupe. They take along all essentials including a quantity of the o be joyfull for a pleasure outing.
An old advertisement touts Gatlin's Sarsaparilla Celery Tonite as a superior blood and nerve tonic. It claims combining sarsaparilla with celery boosts digestion for greater value, offered for sale by all druggists.
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