District Court Divorces and Custody Awards
Multiple divorce actions granted by District Court. William B Finch and Mary Emma Finch received divorce with custody awarded to defendant. Francis McNeil, Lucy Wilson, Charles McManus, Luther Cantwell, Ber nise Meredith, Leslie Hardy, Darnell Rowlett, Lazar Galvan, and others had divorces granted. Mainden name restorations and custody arrangements noted for several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Finch
Mary Emma Finch
Joseph A McNeil
Francis McNeil
Lucy Wilson
T. J. Wilson
Lucille McManus
Charles McManus
Maria Galvan
Lazar Galvan
C. B. Massey
Lees Massey
Beatrice Cantwell
Luther Cantwell
Oliver H. Meredith
Civil Docket Affects Multiple Suit Judgments
In Hallettsville, cases listed include Wm Green vs A Vanham for note, dismissed at plaintiff costs. J W Cook vs J H Landry et al for note, judgement per decree. Lydia Huther virus. Yoakum State Bank. Union Trading Co. vs A A Lindohl garnishee, judgement for plaintiff $388.04, Lindohl countersuit $10 attorney fees. H J Koester vs W H Koester note, default judgement for plaintiff. H J Koester vs Ben Laake note, default judgement for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Green
A. Vanham
J. W. Cook
J. H. Landry
Lydia Huther
Yoakum State Bank
Union Trading Co
Edwards Carstarphen Co
A. A. Lindohl
Lindohl
H. J. Koester
W. H. Koester
Ben Laake
Farm Bureau Meeting Held in Hallettsville October 22
Lavaca County members from all areas attended a Hallettsville meeting with 63 participants. John H. Elsik of Shiner chaired, J R Miadenka of Koerth served as secretary. Fred J. Lang of Gonzales spoke as District No. 9 director on association business. The cotton association bought 72,000 bushels of certified planting seed to be distributed to members at cost, aiming to improve Farm Bureau cotton quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
John H. Elsik
Shiner
J. R. Miadenka
Koerth
Fred J. Lang
Gonzales
Grand Jury Report for Hallettville October 1925
The Grand Jury of Laveca County submits its October term report to Judge Lester Holt. Five true bills were found, three felonies and two misdemeanors. Jails and courthouse were sanitary. suggestions include more blankets, locks, stove pipes, and a third floor lavatory light. The poor farm was well kept and sanitary, with calls for more bath tubs. Dean Law cases limited by witness reluctance. thanks to State Attorneys and Bailiffs. Foreman T. J. Ponton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettville
Texas
Lester Holt
District Court
Laveca County
T. J. Ponton
Services at Baptist Church Next Sunday
Rev Jos Green will lead morning service at 11:00 and evening service at 7:15 at the Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Green
Eivveryone
Arthur Kaspar Returns From Dallas Fair Visit
Arthur Kaspar came back last weekend after attending the Dallas Fair and visiting his brothers Oswald and Paul Kaspar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kaspar
Dallas Fair
Oswald
Paul
Golden Wedding Mass for Mr and Mrs John Fischnar
A Monday morning mass at the Catholic Church celebrated the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Fischnar. Daughters and sons assisted at the ceremony and a family dinner followed with relatives from Gonzales, San Benito, Moulton, and other areas attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fischnar
Gonzales
W. Streadly
Chas Vackar
Agnes Fischnar
Eddie Fischnar
M. E. Mittanek
San Benito
Henry Pobler
Moulton
Fischnar
Hal Lowe'en Dance Invitation at the Opera House
A call to attend Hal lowe'en dance tonight at the Opera House inviting attendees to join the Halloween event stage.
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Hallowe’en
Opera House
J C Blohm and Son Firm Retire From Business
J C Blohm and Son, one of Shiner’s oldest firms, retire from business this week. The stock is purchased by other local firms. all depositors and creditors will be paid in full. Founder J C Blohm and Adolf Hanke built a long record in Shiner’s commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Blohm
J. C. Blohm
Adolf Hanke
Mr. Blohm
Seydler
Eschenburg and Seydler
J.C. Blohm & Son
A. J. Blohm
For Sale My Restaurant in Schramm's Stand
Walter Cock offers sale of his restaurant business located at Schramm's cold drink stand. Immediate contact requested for full particulars and terms. Sale details include ownership transfer specifics and any outstanding liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schramm
Walter Cock
Services United Lutheran Church Schedule
The Sunday School gathers at 9 30 next Sunday. A German service follows at 10 30. An English service with Holy Communion is scheduled for 7 30 in the evening.
Braden Wendel Families Visit Garwood Relative Birthday
Mr and Mrs Ben Braden and children traveled with Mr and Mrs Wendel to Garwood on Sunday to visit relatives. Mrs Wendel visited her mother Mrs Theresia Witte who celebrated her 91st birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Braden
Wendel
Garwood
For Rent Apex Vacuum Cleaner With Attachments
For rent new apex electric vacuum cleaner with all attachments. Delivered to your home and called for at 11f Shiner Electric Supply Co. $1.00 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apex
Shiner Electric Supply Co
Kasper Building Crew Near Finishing Florida Move
The building crew of Alois Kasper completes a handsome bungalow for Mr and Mrs Fred A Kasper. Later they expect to join Mr Kasper in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Kasper
Fred A. Kasper
Mr. Kasper
St Ladmila Snap Shots of St Johns Trip and Scores
The St Ladmila team joined Rev L P Netardus for a trip to St Johns. Indoor baseball ended 18 to 10 for St Johns, then 15 to 4 in favor of St Ladmila. Girls basketball finished 38 to 4 with Shiner ahead. Lunch followed as Sisters and helpers hosted the visitors, with thanks to Jalufka Weselsky Konnecny and the Sisters for the car transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Netardus
St. John’s
St. Johns
Shiner
Messrs
Jalufka
Weselsky
Konnecny
Degenhardt and Kopecky Wed in Quiet Catholic Ceremony
John P. Degenhardt and Albina Kopecky were married October 22 at Father Netardus Church with Bennie Fehrenkamp and John Kovalcik as witnesses. The groom, city manager of the Shiner Light and Water Plant, is a World War I veteran and Shiner native. Mrs. Kopecky, formerly Miss Albina Mikes, moved from Galveston to Shiner and is well known locally. Congratulations are offered for a happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Degenhardt
Albina Kopecky
Albina Mikes
Shiner Light and Water Plant
Camp Travis
Shiner High
John
El Paso Dreyers Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs O A Dreyer of El Paso are visiting relatives in the area and plan to stay for several days. They are Mrs Dreyer is the former Miss Oliva Sanchez.
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Mrs. O. A. Dreyer
el Paso
Bridal Shower for Thomas Hughes and Bride in Amster Flats
Friends surprised the couple last Friday afternoon at 4 in the Amster Flats with a bridal shower. Mrs Elia E. Lane gave a playful blessing and presented gifts including mops and skillets. Mrs Elo Wolters kept the guest register as cake and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hughes
Amster
Elia E. Lane
Thomas
Elo Wolters
Prest-O-Lite Battery and Oil Mill Garage featured
O. W. Miller from the State Blind Institute returned Friday night from a tour of Southwest Texas and Matamoras Mexico, as Pep and Power beat the world with the portable energy name.
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O. W. Miller
Field Sect
The
State Blind Institute
Texas
Matamoras Mexico
Catholic Church Weekday and Sunday Mass Schedule
L. P. Netardus serves a weekly schedule with Masses at 6 30 a m on weekdays and 7 30 and 9 30 a m on Sundays. Sunday evening devotion at 8 p m. English sermons every other Sunday. German sermons alternate. Bohemian sermons rotate with the second Sunday details.
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Liberty Today
Cormone Smith and Cottay Tearle
Frank Lloyd
First National Picture
Buddy Roosevelt
Jack Holt
Ernest Torrence
Lois Wilson
Nash Beery
Paramount
TNE Sham Kell
Civil Docket
Hallettsville Herald
Farm Bureau Meeting
Baptist Church
J. C. Blohm and Son
Bill Ding
Adam Hindpaw
Barndoor
Railhay
Ringless Circus
Bluecher Park
St. Ladmila
Adolph Zukor
Jesse L. Lasky
AN. Irvin Willat
Noah Beery
Longhorns
Emerson Hough
Liberty Quartette
Krazy Kat
S Greetings
Galette
Catholic Church Services
Pastor
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