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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
4
Local notes from Shiner Texas report subscription rates and post office updates. Mentions lumber movement and ongoing improvements in town and country. The piece notes Thanksgiving observance likely only by banks and post office. It also cites a new tax rendition law increasing state assessed values and comments on Andrew Carnegie Bryan and Austria Bosnia Herzgovinia tensions.
The State committee of the anti party is called to meet in Dallas on November 28 to discuss the prohibition campaign.
Venezuelan president CastTRO travels to Europe for medical treatment, warning he should avoid Holland to prevent violence or lynching.
Galveston reports a巨大 rise in cotton receipts this year, surpassing the banner year 1906 as the port accumulates more cotton to date than in that peak period.
Creditors of T. W. House of Houston oppose his bankruptcy discharge and have thirty days to file specifications outlining their claims.
A Houston incident Sunday involved a carload of fireworks exploding injuring six firefighters. The vehicle burned completely and nearby cotton was nearly caught in the flames.
An effort is being made to enforce the Sunday law at Brownsville Texas arguing that the law should be applied uniformly. The author asserts San Antonio and New Braunfels should also close since they have no more rights than Shiner.
The North German Lloyd steamer Chemnitz docked in Galveston last Friday from Bremen carrying 251 steerage and 45 cabin passengers. Forty-two immigrants were sent to St. Mary’s infirmary with illnesses and twenty-three were detained on board the vessel.
Louis Wagener met bond to serve as Lavaca county commissioner with illness forcing shorter stay. Richard Strauss sold his stake in St. Nicodemus drug store to Dr. C L Kopec ky and will serve as deputy tax assessor after R Valenta qualifies. A court in Atlantic Highlands NJ remanded two men, Black and White, for drunkenness with impartial judgment.
The commissioners court in Halletsville declines the usual small relief payments to needy nonpaupers, directing that those truly needing aid be admitted to the county poor farm, which still has room for about twenty paupers. The shift follows rising demand for allowances, thought to be overstated by applicants.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a forthcoming joint debate in a section, described with sarcasm by a citizen. The gag pits a phonograph against a graphophone in a playful political exchange.
A brief humorous exchange shows a pupil named Bill claiming he earned marks at school today but notes they are not visible. The line reflects a playful, old time voice typical of a sketch or cartoon caption from a past newspaper.
Mr. Bryan states a probe into the causes of the recent defeat. a parallel inquiry was begun but abandoned after finding a shortfall of 700,000 voters. Houston report notes the exchange gossip context and the political maneuver.
The editor received a beautiful bouquet at church Sunday night and wonders if it reflected the rarity of the moment or personal popularity. The note suggests it was an inducement to call again, and the writer urges a return visit.
The Malletsville Herald notes H. Clay Pierce received an enthusiastic reception in Austin last week and quips that a theft would have meant imprisonment, suggesting he is no ordinary criminal. The piece ends with a caution about keeping assurances.
Pion has bought the firm of lawyers previously engaged in his prosecution, consolidating legal representation and control of the case strategy.
Frank Guettner and Minnie Goetz were married Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Habermacher home. The ceremony, performed by J. C. Habermacher, followed by a reception and departure for the couple's future home. The bride wore china silk with embroidered chiffon and orange blossom veil. her sister Annie Goetz and brother Fritz Goetz attended.
The note from Dryer, dated November 23, wishes readers a happy Thanksgiving and muses on turkeys. It lists local names Richard Boyson, Rudolph Boenning, Frank Klohs Sr., T. V. Holley, Janie and Elfrieda Klohs, and Dr. Blackwell with brief activities. Dr. Schulze is noted in land surveying by Mr. Steen.
Visitors from Shiner join local hosts the Hummel and Reh families as Moulton records 4781 bales of cotton sold this year versus 2187 last year. Lavaca County bucks up with a November marriage surge as Clerk John Buchanan issues 21 licenses in 12 days. W J Moore returns to San Antonio after business with friends, and Ben Hirsch weds Maggie Maikoetter at the Catholic church with Father Jos Hudecek officiating. The Eagle extends congratulations.
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