15 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
A call urging Texas voters to support a constitutional amendment to change the school tax rule. It argues a majority vote by property tax payers should suffice to levy a special school tax, not a two thirds majority. The piece stresses no new taxes, but easier access to funding for education and criticizes current impediments.
A citizen from Shiner Texas writes to the editor of the Hallettsville New Era in October 1908. He questions the Democratic nominee and deputy assessor appointments, noting concerns about political affiliations and integrity without personal animosity.
The Shi ner Local Institute held its first meeting at 10:00 A M on Saturday October 10 with T J Ponton G R Jaroarewald O Schoentogel and several Misses Berta Thornton Lizzie C Kyle Dorothy Schattenburg Sophie Amsler and Annie Frye present. Attendance was below expectations due to some members not having begun school but the program proceeded and attendees promised to be involved.
The note urges all teachers to participate in the Constitutional Amendment effort as meetings benefit the schools. It warns that any Local members who miss without a good excuse will be reported to the County Superintendent. Signed by T. J. Ponton and Berta Thornton.
The Cash Produce Buyers S A Carnes & Son invite farmers to sell fryers and hens as turkeys begin to arrive, promising high prices for both poultry and eggs for the next week. They operate in Shiner and Yoakum.
A brief from Lone Tree notes fair weather and cool mornings as residents gather fleeces and haul corn. The eldest daughter of P Basparek died and was buried in Shiner Catholic cemetery. A grand ball is planned at Vinstenee Hall on Oct 17 and local residents attend various visits and social events.
In Flatonia Texas on October 11 John Jance a Bohemian farmer four miles east of town shot and killed his wife who slept with their children. After drinking he returned home at 2 am and fled but was captured hiding in a wood later. Sheriff took him to La Grange as the community reeled from the tragedy.
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