10 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
1
A dated notice from Shiner dated August 24 1914 offers a full stock of lumber including sash doors builders hardware wire corrugated iron mountain posts cement lime paints white lead oil and more with payment in cash requested and a call to bring along the article.
QO Miller offers a well improved farm between Shiner and Wied totaling 70 1 2 acres at 85 dollars per acre. Also advertises a 361 acre farm in Kleberg County available cheaply and states willingness to trade for a smaller farm.
Simple daily cotton picking ledger for the week for keepers and pickers. Sold at the Gazette office for recording daily yields and labor.
A bakery emphasizes clean up to date facilities and sanitary baking as it offers a wide assortment of cakes and bread. The ad highlights fly control and reliable quality in its bakeshop to attract customers.
John C Kasper died suddenly from an asthma attack on Sunday afternoon. Born December 27 1847 in Schlesien Austria he served in the Austria Bosnia war and moved to Texas in 1891 settling near Shiner. He leaves a widow six sons and two brothers. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 pm from his residence with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Credit terms explained to buyers at the store front. Customers with poor or no credit can still purchase by agreeing to fixed terms and upfront payments. Store promises straightforward arrangements and quick fixes to facilitate purchases.
Local authorities begin anew to shield shade trees in Shiner by installing more horse racks around the trunks. Work around the post office has started after long delays as several trees show neglect damage and some have died. Bark biting by horses and soil compaction threaten remaining trees, prompting protective wire wrapping to curb damage.
A 90th birthday tribute to Mrs. Jemima Howe Carnes with a family gathering in Shiner. The feature photo shows her studying the Bible at John 14, reflecting 67 years as a Methodist and lifelong Epworth League member. Relatives include daughters C C Ward L M Kokernot Martha Massie son W J Carnes and grandchildren Lizzie Willie Mellie and more.
Hugo F Kaufmann a prominent San Antonio businessman and club figure died at 2 30 am Monday after a short illness due to paralysis. He lived at 201 East Laurel and leaves a widow and three brothers Adolph Kenedy Louis and Emil. A Masonic funeral will be held at the residence and the body sent to Goliad for interment.
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