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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
A heavy increase in immigration is expected at the Galveston port this Fall. The note highlights rising flows and port activity anticipated as authorities brace for higher numbers.
Captain HaIngs who killed W. E. Annis at Atlantic City asserts he was sane at the time of the shooting. He maintains sanity immediately before and after the act, arguing temporary insanity did not affect his actions.
Severe floods last week left Augusta Georgia buried under six to twelve feet of water with seventy lives lost and over two million dollars in property damage. The report notes ongoing road work costs in Colorado County and threats to rural routes in Lavaca County while political teams rally around Bryan with hopes of New York carrying by a large majority.
The Weimar Mercury reports Lavaca County claims by the Colorado county court include unusual items such as 280 for coats and one for supplying and transcribing tax rolls along with 815 paid to the Colorado Citizen for printing and stationery. The editor’s pay sparks commentary on municipal spending.
A reader cell shows rain benefiting cotton and gardens. Residents Ida Turk and Mrs L Turk visit Yoakum. Geo and Lewis Turk and R G Dreyer attend Gonzales court. Several local residents sick, others travel to North Texas or Shiner for business. Geo Turk injures leg but returns to work. Best wishes to Magnolia Gazette.
Dr. Adams, an Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist with 15 years of experience, will be in Shiner on Tuesday September 8 at Schulze and Gray's drugstore. He offers examinations for eye ear nose or throat diseases or deformities and will discuss details of each case.
A letter from Devoe & Co discusses a Texas comparison between Devoe paint and a rival, described as bold and adulterated, claiming Devoe remains superior. The writer notes past trial quantities, differing performance, and a current claim of better honesty and efficiency, with observed mix comparisons in Luffin and involvement of J M Torrence and I D Fairchild.
The stockholders of Farmers State Bank of Shiner are called to a meeting on September 16 1908 at the bank office. The purpose is to consider increasing capital stock from 80000 to 50000 and to decide on trust company business under Texas law. Directors Chas H Dreyer Julius Dreyer and A G Lichey certify the notice.
Will Burn former editor of the Halletsville Herald departed Monday night for Perry Kansas to join his brother in the newspaper business. He leaves behind many friends who wish him success in his new field. Byrn praises Burn as a superb foreman during his 18 months at the Gazerrra office and wishes him well.
The Lavaca County Democratic Executive Committee is reduced to eight members, one from each precinct. Current members include J C Blohm chairman precinct 1 HM Tippett 2 Joe Christens 3 FLW Ledbetter 4 J R Rigs 5 Teltschick 6 C F Knape 7 P Dodd 8 J Me.
The Commercial hotel has been refreshed with fresh white paint and now looks better. Plans include adding a new sign to enhance its appearance and visibility.
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