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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
5
Train No. 6 runs from Lockhart to Yoakum at 12 50 p m. Train No. 62 travels from Yoakum to Lockhart at 3 10 p m. An additional 1 30 p m and 3 00 p m service times appear in the timetable fragment.
Town officers include LT Anes J. Huebner L Wagener E J Merrem Joe Macha M E Wolters plus Aldermen E J Bean Bae An Water case Treasurer Sam Schwartz Secretary T J Burkett and Marshall Ass r and Col r on record.
Local column lists visitors and residents from Shiner now in San Antonio Ballinger and Cuero. Mentions health, eye care at Schlottmann Drug Co and I Gantert, local burns, bank convention attendees, school term end, birthday observance, and a church ice cream picnic sponsored by the Frauen Verein. Also notes a commissioners court session in Hallettsville.
An advertisement touts Bal lard's Herbino as a mild but effective remedy for stomach and liver complaints including constipation and dyspepsia. It promises relief in all cases and lists a price of 0c per bottle sold by Schlottman Drug.
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help after a disabling accident and hopes to repay them in kind. Signed by Rureous Littlefield.
Posting notice fragment references restrictions on access and city rules related to openings or venues. The readable text hints at prohibited areas and enforcement but provides no concrete actions, dates, or names.
Tax assessor warns residents of Lavaca County to pay overdue property assessments under the Act of 7. Notices indicate actions will be taken for those who do not comply, with details of the assessment process and deadlines forthcoming.
The Southwestern Life Insurance Co of Dallas paid a claim for policy No. 7712 held by Dreyer resident R. J. Moore who died on April 23. Death proofs were sent on the 2th and the check for the full policy amount arrived at the local agency. The text urges Texans to insure with Southwestern Life and keep Texas money at home.
A letter to H B Littlefield of Shiner Texas explains Devoe paint lasts longer and uses fewer gallons. The writer cites a comparison by Eric Pa of Hast 8th St in Erie Pa where two houses of equal size, one painted with Devoe and one with a different paint, required 3 gallons vs 4 gallons and after three years Devoe looked better. The note is signed by F W DeVoe & Co with P S C L Williams as local seller.
The Hochheim Prairie Fire and Storm Insurance Co. mutual holds its fourth quarterly meeting at the Shiner Opera House on June 12, 1909 from 8 am to 12 pm. Members with houses to be appraised must notify an appraiser or the secretary by June 1. Dues of 15 cents per $100 valuation due for residences and outhouses will be collected, and members should determine their owes in advance.
A fragment details a posting notice restricting or prohibiting entry related to a 1A event. It references geolocation constraints and attempts to outline access limitations, though readable specifics are limited by the damaged text. Entities include local authorities and unspecified dates or locations.
A fragmentary verse hints at a playful scene with a father figure and a child musing on music and mischief. The compact lines suggest a nostalgic tone from a past era, capturing domestic warmth through simple imagery.
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