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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
5
Train No 46 from Lockhart arrives at 12 40 P M Train No 45 from Yoakum arrives at 2 55 P M Train No 42 from Waco arrives at 7 50 P M Train No 41 from Yoakum arrives at 8 40 A M
The Baptist church announces worship times for 1900 with services on the first Sunday night and the third Sunday both morning and night. Concluding note invites all to attend worship led by Pastor A. N. Pleger.
The shipper received 5409 square bales of new cotton and 3 round bales by Monday Oct 12, totaling 5764 square bales. Average price noted as 8 points.
A string of brief items lists events and people in Gonzales County. Hot tamales at Emler's Restaurant on Saturdays. Schlottmann Drug Co. promotes glass and eyewear. notable visitors include Grandma Striebeck and Mrs. Mittanek. Emigrants arriving in Galveston aboard the Hanover. Gonzales County wins best county exhibit at the San Antonio Fair.
Bishop Forest came back last week from a European tour in better health and he visited Rome where he had an audience with the Pope. The note also mentions a local need for a flue inspector and urges prompt inspection of all flues to prevent fires at homes. A farm job is advertised for a man or boy to work one year with applications to John Rohmann in Skinner, Texas.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co to Chris in Shiner Texas argues why the long established firm should make paint that uses few gallons and lasts longest. The note notes 1754 founding and mentions C L Williams as a local distributor.
The Gazette thanks subscribers including Paul Kempe K J Wangemann EK F Wolters F P Luck A J Berckenhoff W L Martin RK C Merseburger Chas Schindler J P Boothe R 2 O Torres John Hirsch R 2 Joe Pustejovsky R 4 R I Moore R 2 H A Woods San Antonio Shiner.
Parcel of 50 1 2 acres near Yoakum in city limits 1 4 mile away with a good house and well. Land is suitable for various crops and includes sandy and black soil. Price 50 per acre. For particulars write or call A V Dullye owner Yoakum Texas.
The Tyler Commercial College of Tyler Texas has invested over 12000 in furniture and equipment plus owns two large buildings. In under nine years it grew from a small rented school to the nation’s largest school in bookkeeping business training shorthand typing telegraphy and station work drawing patrons from over half the states.
Success Magazine seeks a man in Shiner to manage expiring subscriptions and secure new business by unusually effective methods. Permanent position, prefer experienced but consider any applicant with good natural qualifications. Salary 1.50 per day plus commission. Apply with references to R. C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Building New York.
A small notice advertises choice silver late Wyan dotte chickens at 1.25 dollars a pair. The seller urges quick interest and directs readers to apply at the Gazette Office.
140 acre farm four miles southeast of Shiner with 93 acres cultivated. Features two houses two wells and one windmill all in good condition. For price and terms contact John Pat ek Route 1 Sweet Home.
Mrs T J Ponton paid a short visit to relatives at Halletts ville last week Justice court will be in session in Shiner next Monday All concerned please take notice Mr Frank Stock has bought an acre of ground near the Catholic church from Jno Krueger and will build shortly Cotton has been falling in at a lively rate during the past two weeks 150 bales were received last Saturday
Mrs. Vonlire and two children of Moulton visit the Lockmann family. The Mexican Concert Company presented in Shiner for two nights, Monday and Tuesday, drawing large audiences and earning good patronage.
Mr. Chas Maeker Jr and Miss Antonia Hildebrandt were married Tuesday evening at the Lutheran church with Rev. Wm Dzie officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr E E Hildebrandt.
John Valls Jr and Miss Bettie Siegel married on Thursday October 15 at the Catholic church with Rev Jos Hudecek officiating. The Gazette extends congratulations and best wishes for their life together.
A large stock of paints oils varnishes and enamels is available at Sehlottmann Drug Co for home repairs and decorative projects.
The Twentieth Century club held its annual meeting on October 1 with Mrs. H. F. Nave as president. Two membership applications by Miss Mary Martin and Miss Schottenburg were approved unanimously. Mrs. Fry and Mrs. Dunn were named leaders for History and Magazine lessons. The club library will move from Mrs. Gantert to Mrs. Thornton. The next meeting is set for October 15 with Mr. L. E. Chovanetz.
A well improved 160 acre farm six miles west of Shiner is offered at 55 dollars per acre. Interested buyers should apply to Schultz & Gray.
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