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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
5
J. C. Habermacher notary public notes effective Aug 18, 1901. Lockhart branch trains arrive from Lockhart at 12 35 p m and from Yoakum at 3 10 p m. Waco branch trains connect from Waco at 1 05 p m and depart Shiner for Yoakum at 7 04 a m.
City Council notes list City Director X Mayor Louis Trautwein Treasure C B Welhausen Secretary S Mair Marshal T Burkett Aldermen Robt Eschenburg Earl Fry Ed Wolters Aug Schramm C B Welhausen. The City Council meets on the first Monday in every month.
Local notice urges readers to vote for Geo W Webmann at the May primaries and re elect him as commissioner after praising his record. Mention of D W Hughs visiting relatives and Koepke baths appears in the scattered text.
Mrs Virgie Ann Hillmer wife of Theo Hillmer died Monday afternoon after a few days illness. The funeral was held Tuesday at 4 pm with interment in the C D H S cemetery. Her mother Mrs Addie Pierce of Runge arrived too late to see her daughter alive. The community extends sympathy to the family.
S A Carnes Co announces a complete grocery department with a wide range of items and everyday honest prices. Shoppers are urged to visit for a full selection and value.
Upon verifying the cyclonic disaster at Goliad a relief subscription began and $5625 was raised in a few hours. The funds are held by the Goliad relief committee. Shiner is noted as a reliable responder to distress calls.
Store announces shop service restoring razors and scissors to good as new condition. Customer notices express satisfaction with sharpening and alignment, highlighting modern methods and quick turnaround at A. C. Koepke’s establishment.
The Gazette announces printing of primary election tickets. Names of announced candidates may be placed on tickets for 450 cents while all others pay 1.00.
City mourns the death of Edmund A. Huebner aged about 17 months after a bout with congested bowels. Funeral held Saturday morning with interment in the O. D. H. S. cemetery. Parents express heartfelt sympathy from friends.
Finder asked to return a pair of gold spectacles labeled Cavanaugh to De SF Nave in Shiner for a reward.
Shiner residents attended the funeral of Mr. Chas A. Kessler in Schulenburg last Saturday. C. K. Holchak Kentucky F. Wolters M E Wolters and Mrs. Chas Welhausen Sr. attended. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors. Full particulars of his death appear elsewhere in this issue.
Bargain alert. Four piece glass table set offered at only 25 cents by S A Carnes and Co. Limited stock and first come, first served.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our little son Edmund. We appreciate their many acts of kindness. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Huebner.
A report claimed I W Griffith could not carry the Shiner box, but he printed a denial signed by 130 Shiner voters. The piece endorses Frank L Kutach for county commissioner and urges votes. A sand storm hit Shiner last Sunday followed by heavy rain. NAZ reports new Crockery and Glassware line priced to attract buyers.
Local grape of political bids including Sheriff candidate I W Griffith and commissioner candidate Frank L Kutach as attention shifts to May school district election. Community updates report relocations, business sales, funerals, and visitors around Shiner Texas with small town details and names.
The public school term closed last Thursday and on Friday the children enjoyed a picnic. Prof. Draeger has commenced to teach a short term of private school, see him, if you wish your children to attend.
C H Flato Son announce Lansing wagons are offered at strictly cost as they exit the wagon business. The May Fest at Hildebrandt Park was marred by rain Sunday evening but a night dance drew fair attendance.
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