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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
6
Cotton receipts through Oct. 1 show light volumes due to heavy rains and no picking. market remains firm with prices 7 to 8 cents by grade. Several local notices mention new goods, repairs after storm damage, and upcoming school session. prominent names include W. A. Carnes, A. C Koepke, Holchak, and Eschenburg & Blohm.
The Shiner Woodmen held unveiling ceremonies last Sunday with a large crowd. Two monuments were revealed for deceased Sovereigns Henry Niemeyer and Julius Richter of Floresville Camp. Officers presented were M K E Wolters, J C Blohm, J Habermacher, Louis Trautwein, J A Wolters, and Er C Merseberger. The quartet choir, led by Dr G M Warrenfels, delivered fine singing.
A couple wed at the brides parents home on Oct 1 in Gonzales county. The bride is Mary Meyer of Jackson county and the groom is John R. Cole of Jackson county. Rev. A G Nolan officiated and the couple will reside in Red Braff, Jackson county. The Gazette extends congratulations.
Photographic supplies and high school books have arrived. ScH irze Seyper.
The Cemetery Association ladies host a supper at the Opera House starting at 6 30 p m and running to 11 p m Tickets are 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children All invited to attend
Mrs Louise Srypier P M and Mrs H Horner of Schulenburg visiting relatives in the city were in a serious accident last Sunday. While crossing a railroad track the horse became unmanageable and Mrs Horner jumped from the buggy fracturing a small bone in her ankle. She requires confinement to her room for a week or more.
Four room residence available with convenient access to business. Apply at Gazette office. Also notes that Mr and Mrs W Kunetka Geo H Draeger and Miss Dot Morgan traveled from Yoakum last Thursday to attend a Herder reception, were delayed by a storm and stayed until Friday evening.
Mrs Lydia Brieger offers ladies hats trimmed and untrimmed. Miss Merte Smith to teach Mount Olive school this session. Night classes in bookkeeping begin Oct 18 at 7 80 at Shiner schoolhouse. Local updates include Mr J A Ciseell leaving for Gurley, W K Sullivan purchasing 375 bales of cotton, and various shoppers visiting Flatonia and Shiner.
A heavy rainstorm in Shiner last Thursday night caused extensive damage to roads and bridges. The Peggy Creek railroad bridge was washed out completely and county bridges were destroyed, with fences and crops damaged. Total damage to bridges in the county is estimated at 50,000 dollars.
A five dollar reward is offered for the return or information leading to the recovery of a light brown horse branded T-8 with a white forefoot and a star on the forehead lost in Conzales County. The reward will be paid by the owner upon recovery or credible information.
A notice urges residents to have fines examined before installing stoves this winter to prevent fires. It mentions a family with a daughter staying at Mr Otto Sander’s home and warns of potential danger if stoves are not checked.
Just received goods at E O Merseberger’s including Krant Pickles herring potatoes ham cheese brick cream and a full line of canned and staple groceries with free town delivery. A C Koepke notes razors and scissors in order while Chas F Richter visits from Gonzales county and Rev Ben Freitsche’s newlyweds return. L M Kokernot closes a deal for 300 head of steer cattle at 12 each for ones and 18 for twos with 10 percent cut back.
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