15 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
The Civil Service shift will require postmaster appointments to pass examinations. President to issue order effective April 1. Burleson faced Congress opposition but policy stands. The piece notes suffrage lobbying in Washington and commentary on party prospects in the new House. It also records Congress deaths and office vacancies.
A huge crowd at the Baptist Church greeted Major Smith on Monday night for a Prohibition lecture. The Weath erf ord Texas Herald praised him saying all who support prohibition or enjoy powerful oratory should have heard him, and none would be disappointed.
One and a half tons of high quality Mebane cotton seed offered for sale. A few good work horses also available. Apply to H. E. Remmers at Shiner Texas Route 2 26x2t.
Epworth League holds devotional service Friday at 7 30 pm at the M E Church with leader Miss Leonide Schuchmann and subject The Curse of Cowardice. A social meeting with President Miss Stella Wolters follows. West end addition to Shiner sees street improvements by D Garbade including cement culverts. residents praise his diligent work.
By law authority I order an election in Shiner Independent School District Texas to elect four trustees for a two year term. Voting will be at the City Fire Station Front Street Shiner with D Garbade as presiding officer. Rank Eschenburg secretary. Iner Texas March 15 1917.
Classified note announces a home sale in Shiner with contact Mrs A B Dunn. The item mentions local hospital patients Mrs F J Kubena and Ed Meaking, Miss Meta Hole returning from Fayetteville, and ongoing county capital visits. District court session opened Monday afternoon. Walters Bros millinery presented spring merchandise with Miss Carr showcasing hats.
District court convened yesterday afternoon and empaneled the following grand jury members: W. Cook of Yoakum foreman, W. E. Appelt Hallettsville, Ed. Bucek Hallettsville R.2, Jas. Williams Schulenburg R.6, Qus. Nollkamper Shiner R.1, Joan Kelly Yoakum R.3, Otto Borchers Yoakum R.4, J. W. Harvey Hallettsville R.7, Geo Bauer Moulton, Joe Hranitzky Sweet Home, W. C. Benarden Hallettsville, W. F. Rogers Hallettsville.
Mrs Max Meitzen 68 wife of Attorney Max Meitzen died suddenly of heart disease in Fayetteville Texas. She leaves her husband six sons and seven daughters including Willard Bas trop Max Shiner Arthur Arthur Charlie Fayette- John Corpus Christi and p Ensinal and daughters William Kurtz Henkhaus Shiner Appeldee San Annis Ashford Atlanta Fannie Julia Jeda Meitzen. She was mother of 19 children and grandmother of 28.
North Heights Addition auction started Monday with large entities involved. The sale featured multiple lots and attracted significant interest from local buyers and investors.
Mr. H. W. Brunneman and family occupy the old Ed Fertsch home. Mr. Peter Kuhn and family move into the Discher home, vacated by Brunneman.
A Friday night program at Shiner High School drew an engaged audience with strong piano solos by Miss Linnie Dreyer and Miss Stella Helmers. The High School Glee Club performed well with encores as Otto Helwig and Mabel Merrem led a debate session deciding against annexation of Mexico to the United States.
The document presents a formal financial condition statement identified as No. 160. It outlines the asset and liability structure, capital accounts, and funding sources pertinent to the issuing entity. The report emphasizes balance sheet completeness and regulatory compliance metrics applicable to the period.
State of Texas Farmers State Bank at Shiner closes March 5 1917 and publishes in The Shiner Gazette March 15 1917. Officers M E Wolters president and E Runk cashier swear the statement true before Notary J F Bozka March 12 1917 with directors Louis Wagener Emilie Wolters and H Dreyer Sr.
A pleasant Sunday gathering hosted by Miss Vlasta Marik featured a salad course with hot chocolate and cake. Attendees included Misses Stella Wolters Matilda Hollmann Esther Dittmar Leonita Helmers Carrie Valenta Minnie Deutsch Ernestine Mergenthaler Emily Schmidt and Valetina Marik.
The Lyceum Course ends Saturday night March 17 at the opera house with a closing program praised as a rare treat for lovers of good music and sure to be gratefully remembered.
Houston and San Antonio rail specials announced by agent H H Hepler. Houston tickets on sale March 14 with return by March 17 at 5.75 dollars round trip for trains arriving in Houston by morning of March 15. San Antonio tickets on sale March 20 including night train at 6.55 dollars round trip with return by March 23.
The high school notes two events. First, students seek public donations to buy baseball uniforms expected to remain school property. Second, Friday night’s auditorium debate between Curt Messer and Arthur Kaspar and Otto Helweg and Mechel Merm earned praise, with the negative side prevailing and weather and lights affecting attendance.
The Gazette offers a large Wooster’s Unabridged Dictionary for sale at a bargain. Country schools or private families may call to price and compare before buying elsewhere for their library or children’s study table.
The male music quartet at the opera house offers a varied program of good music. The group aims for spark and enjoyment with a lively, entertaining recital.
Advertisement notes an Oliver type writer in good condition offered for sale. Readers are directed to visit the Gazette office to inspect the machine and inquire about the price.
Finest Kentucky and Ohio tobacco chewing and smoking leaf mild and strong. Parcel post freight prepaid. Sample 20 cents. Tobacco Growers' Exchange at 415 Smith Street Houston Texas.
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