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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
A digest of political chatter from J C Habermacher on subscription rates and election outlook for Bryan in 1908, plus Panama Canal funding intrigue and census prep. International shifts include Bulgaria declaring independence and Bosnia joining Austria. A Hearst libel case update follows, with Meitzen’s reply on pledges and legal bonds.
Bryan’s Commoner urges Democrats to use reasoned arguments in the campaign. The piece calls for each Democrat to secure at least one extra vote for Bryan and Kern by rallying support and adopting the chant Two votes for Bryan and Kern my own and another man’s.
The Weimar Mercury notes strong Democratic unity against the Republicans, praising party harmony as a potential predictor of victory. The piece contrasts the Democrats with the Republicans, suggesting near-term discord within their camp.
Oct 24 bulletin from Yoakum highlights social visits by Mrs. H H Janszen and Ad Hagens, ball attendees at Yoakum park and Vlastenec Hall, and Mary Pustejovsky's evening visit. It notes the birthday gathering for Willie Keneeny, medical calls by Dr. Blackwell, the death of a baby girl of Kasparek in Shiner, and Mary Kasparek's illness with best wishes for recovery.
Community notes report births with twins to Mr and Mrs John Elsie Sr on October 10. Rev Henry Juren of Fayetteville preached at Bohemian Moravia church and visited J Nedbalek. Frank Malina and Fannie Laza wed October 11 with Rev Juren officiating.
A traveling peddler visiting Cuero says he has spent twenty years in New York and that times are harder there than ever. He predicts hard times will swing the coming election against the Republican party as prosperity fails under the current administration.
Rudolph Filip and Miss Vinnie Ullmann wed, and Joe Heinrich and Miss Minnie Ullmann tied the knot in a Wednesday ceremony officiated by Rev. Father Jos Hudecek. Friends and relatives joined the couples for a wedding dinner at the Ullmanns’ Komensky home.
Frank Dari lel of Henkhaus pleaded guilty to selling malt liquor without a license and paid a fine plus costs. Louis Trautwein of Shiner visited here Sunday to campaign as the Republican candidate for the legislature.
Drs Adams and Moore, renowned eye ear nose and throat specialists, will tour Shiner on Monday October 26 and Moulton on Tuesday October 27. Both doctors boast extensive Texas practice and notable credentials including university teaching posts. They operate offices in Hallettsville and Yoakum, available Fridays and Saturdays, with a special in Shiner on October 26.
Misses Gertrude and Edith Littlefield of Big Hill visited here over the weekend. Maine Laster of Cuero is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Neighbors. R G Dreyer returned to Dallas. E Boyson and Carl Kruse families of Cheapside visited relatives here. The Dreyer school house dance drew good crowds. Eilert Niemeyer and Erwin Wagner of Shiner were in town. G Schroeder and T Hartmann visited Belle. Herman and Richard Boyson of Cheapside visited Sunday. W O W hold their regular meeting tonight. Miss Shoemaker of Shiner stayed with J C Neighbors. Blondie
Miss Fannie Herehek of R No 2 left yesterday for an extended visit to Anson in Jo County. We wish Miss a pleasant visit and a safe journey.
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