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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
1
The Moulton Gazette reports a burglary on Friday morning with drawers and slot machines broken into and small coins spilled. Local society items note visitors, family moves, and community events including a Methodist picnic fundraiser, a new baseball club, and upcoming visits by residents.
Yesterday marked St John of Nepomuk day a revered Bohemian Catholic celebration. The saint born in Pomuk mid 14th century rose to Prague cathedral canon and later vicar general. He was tortured by King Wenceslaus IV for refusing to reveal confessional secrets and cast into the Moldau in March 1393. His sainthood followed in due course.
From Wm. Sander a new black leather bridle was taken last Sunday. It has snaps on the rein a stiff bit with a straight bar partly silver one side broken bit stamped 18x28 and bent buckles on the headstall. A $5 reward is offered for the bridle and $10 for the thief.
For the meeting at Waco Texas on May 23 one fare for round trip not to exceed five dollars from any point on this line Tickets on sale May 21 only Final return limit May 25 No reduced rates for children.
Delinquent tax notice for several parcels, including lot numbers 13893 and 1897-98, with delinquent amounts due. Tax assessor pro tem E. J. Mair states parcels will be sold for taxes if not redeemed per law.
Charles F Guenther offers violin piano cornet and brass instruction with reasonable terms. Apply at The City Hotel Shiner Texas.
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway runs a special excursion train to Austin via Giddings on Sunday May 28. Round trip fare is 2.00 from Shiner and Moulton. The schedule mirrors last year with special attractions in the capital city and a large turnout expected for the cheap rate.
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