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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
A note from Shiner Texas records second class mail entry filed at the local post office. The fragment indicates routine processing or registration of mail matter in the era’s postal ledger. No further details are provided in readable text.
The piece notes Taft's clear political momentum with Campbell predicting at least 150000 margin for Taft in the state. It mentions Democratic strength in the state and county despite mixed regional chatter and notes on campaigns, elections, and local figures. It lists political events including LaVacua county leaning Democratic, the Carmack duel, and rising civic forecasts in Texas while referencing the national scene.
H C Pierce arrived in Austin last Monday and posted a $20000 bond to appear at the January term facing a false swearing charge. Shiner box returns from Tuesday’s election show Democrats misaligned, while the Gazette editor warns defection harms the anti prohibition cause and laments democratic nominee knife in Lavaca County.
Louis Trautwein ran for the legislature and drew a large complimentary vote at the Shiner polling place. The report notes he would have faced stronger line if he had campaigned under the Democratic ticket.
Local items recount visits and greetings in Yoakum and nearby towns. Social calls include Frank Koneeny Jr in Shiner, Joe Huebner of California visiting relatives, and Mrs Mikulik's birthday gathering with hot chocolate coffee and fruit. The writer signs as White Rose Mal ees.
A correspondent writes from Anson Jones County describing travel from Shiner to Anson, weather and cotton harvest conditions, local people including Mr and Mrs W Horn, a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Joe Marek, and social visits at Dallas fair and a jolly party. The writer seeks letters from Sunshine Magnolia and May and notes hearty cotton picking in a hilly, healthy North Texas area.
Jno Wenske and E Breit schop wed at Mrs Pilsners home with Rev Jos Hudecek officiating. Guests enjoyed a dinner cake river water and dancing into night. The couple will live on Mrs Pilsners farm. Numerous local residents visited, attended a ball, and noted school progress and hunting season excitement.
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