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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
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WED NOTES.

Professors e. J. A. Smothers of
this place and E. H. Miller, Of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the Teach
ers' Institute at Halletsville last
Friday and Saturday.
Clement Pietch and sisters came
down from Baursvile last Satur-
day on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Aug.
Wunderlich.
Adolph Miller and wife spent
Sunday Mt Breslau; visiting III.
and Mrs. o. w. Miller
The ball here last night, given
by the Verein, was well attended.
Breslau, Whiting, Halletsville, Yoa-
kun and Sinner, were we'll repre-
sented.
A little boy arrived at the home
of Max Stare last week. We con-
graduate the happy parents.
II. C. Miller left last Sunday for
Ammansville, Fayette county,where
he will study the Bohemian Ian.
guage.
The Verein will give a masque-
rade ball here on the 25th of Feb
ruary. e.....---
Messrs. Otto Frentrup and Jul
ius Koniakovsky, of Whiting, were
here Sunday. X.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
Additional Local.

Ball at the Lone Star Hall, on
Sunday January %.
Mr.. S. l. Johnson, the cotton
buyer, was in the city yesterday.
We are glad to see Mr., John Me
meyer out again after long Siege
with the rheumatism.
What about the city election in
Sinner, and who will be the candi-
dates ? Yoakum has already ten
candidates in the field for city
offices.
Ben Welhnusen is moving from
his present residence. Ben e>-
poets shortly to leave Sinner for
other fields and pastures new, We
wish him success wherever he
may go,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
NICKEL NOTES.
An Interesting Letter From Anxious

The holiday festivities are over.
Many enjoyable entertainments
were given that all should have
pleasant memories Of the going out
of the old year. The winding up
of these pleasant occasions WAS the
musicale given at Mrs. Rachel Blunt
ing's, complimentary to the gather
ing in of her children at the old
family home, all of them being abb
sent and returned for this purpose
viz: Miss Zoe and Mrs. Roam
Wright, of O'Possumtrot, Carl Blunt
ing of Yoakum, Lee and Seth Bunt-
ing and Mrs. Lon York of this Sec
ton, last and not least,Sam Bunting
of Austin, who spends most of his
time undergoing treatment. Mus
ic was furnished by three violinists
Mesers. Griffin, Parker and Bunt-
ing, accompanied on the organ by
Mrs. Hugh Bailey, on the guitar by
Miss Mollie Franks. A large crowd
was royalty entertained for few
hours with various games inter-
spersed with sweet music, which
made the cnchantment blissful,
until the dying hour of the dear old
year with its pleasant memories
chined out when all departed for
H me Sweet Home"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
DREYER DRIPPINGs,

Some rain but hoping for more.
MIR. Karl Shredder and Miss Selma
Bauer were married at Cheapside
on December 28th Rev. Woldorfs
of Yoakum, officiating. The happy
pair came to Dreyer to make their
future home. We wish them long
and happy life.
Prof. John l.. Morgan returned
from his home in Flatonia Sunday
and began his school Monday.
Married at the residence of the
brides parents, on December q,
Mr.. Albert Sauer to Miss Louise
Klose, Rev. r. Oertel officiating.
The bride is the charming dangh-
ter of our townsman, Mr.. f. Klose
and the groom il a popular young
man of Gonzales. Alljoin in wish
ing them prosperous future. Quite
an elegant repast was set for the
guests and all seemed to do justice
to same. Who'll be the next
Mr. j. F. Berry and sister. Miss
Rosa, of Black Jack Springs, Texas,
passed through our burg Sunday,
enroute to Cheapside to spend Il
few weeks with relatives and friends.
Mr.. Chas. and Miss Clara Hertle
of Engle, Texas, have been spend
ing the week here visiting the fam
lily of Mr.. John Wemken.
Mr.. Paul Fahrenthold, our popu-
lar gin man, has been wearing bright
smiles for the past week. Cause
"a brand new girl at home"
Mr.. s. Boyd, who has been living
over the river the past year, has
moved to Dreyer. May he find it a
pleasant hone.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
MOULTON NEWS.
Items of Interest From
F. O@B.

Fred jackson returned home last
Saturday from Thompson, where
he was employed in general
merchandise store for the past year.
Mr.. Emil Pundt and Miss Annie
Koenig were married on the eve
ming of the 9th instant at the home
of the brides parents, near Oak
Grove.
The singing at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. M. Kotzebue Saturday
night was we'll attended,
To be married at the Lutheran
church at Baursville, at 6 o'clock
Wednesday January11, Mr.. Henry
Simank and Miss Mary Jaeggli;
Rev. Rabb officiating. We join
their many friends IN wishing them
= long'Ss x ss.. Z q, N iisss q q
The Methodist church at old
Moulton will be moved to town and
will be erected on the hill just south
of the school house.
VIM. Kueisler and Frank Hills
cher have gone into partnership in
the restaurant business
Rev. Gardner preached at the
school house Sunday.
Miss Minnie Fehrenkamp has
sold her stock of millinery to Misses
Tillie Niebuhr and Annie Janzen,
who will continue the business at
the old stand.
The young men of Moulton will
give a ball Friday night at the Con-
cordia hall. b. O. B.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11

The New Year came bright with
the cold chilling blasts of winter to
remind us that ice is no stranger.
Many visitors were calling around
among friends in this section.
Mr.. Woodley and family have
been visiting Mr.. Thompson's fam
lily. They were enroute TO the Ter
ritory, where they intend making
their future home.
Mr.. Virgo Miller of Uvalde is
among his legion offriends who are
pleased to see his pleasant face and
enjoy his jovial company.
Miss Narcissa Cobb and Mr..
Stroube of Denton creek, are guests
of Mr., j. w. Griffin and family.
MIR, Thompson expects to leave
for the Territory soon.
Mrs. H. L. Kokernot and family
Of Alpine have been visiting her
mother, Mrs, Reeves.
There has been general chang
ing Of homes among the tenant
GLOSS sputthlsy are now settled down
and begun farming in earnest.
Our public school is still 60
ing on.
Master Ponton Cobb of Gonzales
spent few days of this week with
his grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffin.
The eclipse on the 9th Of Deem
Der was duly observed and proved
very interesting.
AMICUs,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11

DR.. J NJ. Boyd of Yoakum, was
out few days this week on pro-
fessional business. We can't well
do without him,
Mr.. Parker Holly spent a few
days in our town this week visiting
friends. He has been soldering for
several months. His company hav-
ing been ordered to Manila, he
secured an honorable discharge and
returned home.
SHRIMP"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
Nicarauga Canal Bill.

Washington, d. c., January 8.
The Nicarauga canal bill win
come up before the house commit
tee Tuesday,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
G. L. WILLIAMS,
Dealer in Real Estate.
Lumber and Shingles.

ONGa pine and cypress lumber cypress pcke and moulding
- doors blinds and builders hardware Mountain Cedar
and Post Oak lime aud Waukegan and Gidden
Barb Wire Slick Wire Hodge Wire Fence Rubber mixed paints
varnishe Studebaker Old Hickory and Tennessee
Extra and buggy and shafts Extra
wheels Hacks Sues Phaetons Bugges and Buckboards Extra
Sinner Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-01-11
Hotel arrivals.
CITY HOTEL.

w. ]. Kruuse, Henry Dreyer,
Henry Smith, f. &. Brochav, a..
P, Vaughn, j. II. w aulen, Franz
Moody, r. H. Baird, II Moore, Wn.
Sanders, Aug. Ritter, J. 0. Sal.a-
mon, julius Schwartz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

fast as the north stars inVariable light.
LIGHT COMES.
To many OF us this light comes only
after We have indeed walked In darkness
I'm the darkness of a deep and bitter sor-
row. when perhaps a dear one has gone
into the valley of the shadow when
perhaps other great and Christening sor-
rows corresponds. then ont OF the DARK
ness and the depth of our misery DO an
see the light. as men can see the stars
hv dav from the bottom of deep well
Hut the stars shine by day only the sum
shine OF orr happiness Of our Prosperity
renders them Invisible.
saw not long ago the picture wherein
two children we depicted near the edge or
steep precipico. one was chasing
butterfly. the other was gathering Tow
ers. both needless where their steps took
them. were unc0nsci0usly nearing the
edge Of the precipice. But i'm the back
ground was seen the guardian angel tnat
protected them and that will prevent their
falling into the danger they do not note.
So are we heelicss'y and corelessiy chas-
ine vain butterflies ana gathering flow
ers that wither and die while hover
ing presence shields and safeguards.
We 20 along in the darkness OF our ~
noraucc or our conccit or our indliier-
ence when 10. out Of the deep of expe-
rience there comes 20 us the great
light" We have seen the glory or God
us Jacob saw il and we no longer walk
in darkness. ..,.
CHANGE or THINGS.
Consider how changeful is the aspect
Of our life its views are transformed Ike
"a shifting panorama our NeHah-
schauung as the Germans phrase. varies
with our varying years. The youth ma
gines that we will dominate things thal
he will lay his conquering foot upon me
neck Of the universe and. wrest from u
by force the prizes Of life. I'm maturer
life the man narr0ws the boundaries 81
possible attainment he begins 10 see that
there is an an pervading Power lhat on
the one hand defeats his best lana plans
and brings on the other. unexpected anu
unawaited lows and triumph And the
years have nigh run their course III the
westering DAYS Of life. the enfeebled man
sees how vain and futile are eartnly
pursuits That our most eagerly sought
prizes are but bubbles that burst az the
touch. opples of SOdom that turn 10 ashe9
nj the lips For in those years. In the
fullness and ripeness Of experience the
ignorance is giving way to wisdom. the
ewes are being opened as the eyellds close
the light comes as the darkness fails
Oh. let my trembling soul be still.
While darkness wells this mortal eye,
And wait Thy wise and holy will
Though wrant IN fears and mystery.
/ cannot. God Thy purpose see
Yet all Is well. since ruled by Thee.
oh Cod Of the earnest heart
The trust assured and stil
Tho. who our strength forever art
We come 10 DO Thy VIII.
'Gainst doubt. and shame and fear
In human hearts 10 strive
That all way learn 10 love and hear
To conquer self and live.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
SET THE HAY AFlRE.
A Combination of Boys and Matches
AT Barton Heights.

n communion III bONS
az Barton Heights.
Rally-day will be observed at the VI. l..
church in this place next Sunday. Being
Conference Sunday. there will be no reg
ular worship. but the rally exercises will
follow Immediately after Sunday School
The pastor, Rev. j. Sidney Peters. having
been here only two years. it is the sincere
hope of his congregation that he be re-
turned.
What ght have been a very serious
fire occurred in the stable OF Dr. Mercer,
on North avenue, on Thursday noon. Two
little boys procured a box of matches and
set the hay i'm the stable loft on fire,
but timely discovery and aid quickly eX-
tinguished the flames.
Little Helen Brown. whose serious ac-
cident on the 4th has been so deeply de-
plored by every one. is resting very quiet
ly. The doctor hopes TO be able TO de-
termine If it will be necessary 10 remove
The eye to-day. The sight Is entirely de-
strOyed.
Mrs j. L. Harding, whose illness has
caused her friends so much solictude,
is steadily improving
Mrs VI. X. Hardin. the mother OF Mrs.
W T. Bache. has been quite sick for the
past few days.
Mrs. Edwards. who has been the guest
Of Mrs. Or. Croxton. has returned to her
home.
Mr. j. d. Gregory returned from Ken
lucky on last Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Cullen is back from a de-
lightful visit TO Hanover.
Mr. Arthur Falkner is on a business
trip to North Carolina.
Mrs. Fauar is the guest Of friends in
Hanover
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
Mrs. Bradish. Of Detroit, Wrote
Mrs. pinkham and Tells the Result.
fI,rr,p TO MRS pIsxHAn NO. ss.,IoI


about two years ago began to run
down and soon became almost a wreck.
/ lost my appetite and began to lose
flesh; my blood was impoverished and
had TO leave our store.
1.-THE doctors gave me q little tonic,
but steadily grew worse and consulted
another doctor He helped me in Some
wavs. but my headaches continued. and
I began 10 have night sweats and my
rest was so disturbed that would have
hvsteria and would cry and worry over
business matters and my poor health.
FINALLY, husband took me South, but
with no benefit. This was year ago :;
no one can ever know what a winter of
misery / spent. Would bloat after
eating and was troubled with palpita-
ton OF heart and whites. Having read
by happy chance of your medicine, ]
bought it and wrote for your advice,
and before having finished the first
bottle Of Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, the Mysteries nearly stopped
and | slept soundly.
II used seven or eight bottles with
such benefit that / am as healthy as /
can ever remembey of being / shall
never cease to sound your praises. ~
Mrs. +. NJ. BRADIsH, 170 DIX AVE,
DETROIT, Mich.
Mrs. Pinkham's advice is at the free
disposal OF every ailing woman who
wishes help. Her address is Lynn. Mass.
Every case is sacredly confidential
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
Men PrOWI J
Because Uneasy. =,
|, DChnC CONES WITH ,
, IHOI GOOD FOOD. /,
I TRY 4
: Grape Nuts. /,
Gil. 4 ..cnra
MEATEED 10 HORSES.
Sold b, 6 ooers.

animal food. unless mixed with at
least four-nfths Of vegetable products.
is apt % produce irritable temper and
chroni, restlessncss Wherever expert
mclts have succeed In accustommg
horses 10 a Diet Of flesh food. the results
were attested by torn brides and smash
ed stable doors. Carnlv0rous men begin
to prowl to ease the feeling Of gastric
discomfort. and il deprived OF that rem
edy become fretful and vindictive' espe-
cially when the causes of nervous deranse-
ments have been complicated by other
stimulants," writes Or. Felix Oswald.
Like produces ike. therefore. the nerv-
Gus dyspep,c should seek food from the
peaceful ana nutritious grains o. the hcld.
Grave Nuts made o. wheat and barloy
most skillfuny blended and manufactured
furnish food. fully and perfectly cooked
and supplies the highest form OF nour-
ishment combined with dehe.ous n"Voe'
Grape-Nuts are sold by all first-ciass gro
GERS, and made at Battle Creek. Mich, by
the Postum Cereal CO. LTD. - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
THE DAUGHTERS
OF THE KING
or Stanton Hold Annual Meeting and
Form a City Union.
BISHOP COADJUTOa OF W. VA.
Rev. william L. Gravatt Consccratcd
in Charlcstown - The Eiks
Hold Sociabie.
Personals.

STANTON, VA. Nov. 1i.-Specal-
The Kings Daughters OF stanton held
their annual meeting "A few days ago and
formed themselves into a CITY Union,
such as has been in force in Richmond
Norfolk and other cities Tor some time.
Mrs. James II. Blackley entertained
Tuesday in honor Of her sister, Mrs. Tay-
Tor Blackley. OF Frankfort, KY, who Is
her guest The house was beautifully
decorated and many guests enjoyed seven
hand cuchrc for some time. me hiSt
prize was won by Mrs. y. HoyI the Sec
ond by Mrs. Charles h. Hoge
The stanton Lodge Of Elks held
most enjoyable social IN their lodge room
Tuesday night. The mayor and CITY
Council were among the guests OF the
occasion. The music was furnished Dy
the Stonewall Band orchestra The re,
freshments were fine and many good
speeches were made.
PRETTY RECEPTION
Miss Bulah Schermerhorn. of Hampton,
Va. is I'm town. having come 10 at@hd
Miss Grattans wedding.
The new city electrician of LynchDurg'
J.. II. Trout, Jr. is an old stanton boy
HIS friends are much pleased at ms pro-
motion.
The reception given by Mrs. William X.
Lyme. Miss Lyme. and their cousin Miss
Lima Bell. Wednesday afternoon was
most beautiful affair. The above named
ladies were assisted 10y Mrs. james X
Taylor, Jr., and Mrs. McHenry Holhday'
The house was beautifully decorated
end tn rooms were thronged by the many
callers during the afternoon.
Rev. Robert G. Jett is in Charles,owh
attending the conservation Of Rev. VIII
liam l.. Gravatt as Bishop Coadjutor Of
West Virginia
General Fitzhugh Lee IS expected here
20 visit his daughter who is a pupil at
he Virginia Female Institute
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
\ Meeting of the Executive Commit
tee Held Last Night.

The November meeting OF the Executive
Committee Of the Virginia Historical So
cietv was held last night at the society
house: present. Messrs. Bryan Opresiding)'
Trayler. stanard. Valentine, Brock James
and Clar.e.
The receipts OF books and manuscripts
during the month were unusually large.
Among them was a present OF more tnan
forty valuable volumes from Or. c. ].
Cleborne, u. 5. ~. for which thanks were
voted.
The once much mutilated portrait OF
John cambridge father OF Mrs. Washing
Ton. which WAS acquired By the society
same time ago. was exhibited II has been
iestcroa vi h great care and taste by Mr..
w. I. shepard. and will be Immediately
framed and hung.
The corresponding secretary reported
that though work on the catalogue OF
manuscripts had been much interrupted by
the large Humber OF welcome visitors dur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
NIr- SaXare CONGRATULATED.

The Baltimore Sun of yesterday prints
the following
"Mr George Savage. who last Tuesday
was elected one of the judges of the
Orphans Court OF this city. has received
many congratulations upon his success
and upon the fact that he received the
highest vote of any candidate for that
Office.
"A telegram which Mr. Savage highly
prizes was received yesterday from Rich
mond Va. as follows:
" Your Otey Battery comrades extend
hearty congratulations upon your eleva-
ton 10 the bench. which they know you
will adorn and honor
ID. n. WALKER,
Captain Otey Battery
"Mr. Savage served in the Otey Battery,
a weli-known Confederate command. dur
ing the Civil War and was severely
wounded.
"All the judges-elect of the Orphans
Court are bachelors but. as Mir Savage
states. are hopeful bachelors"
Judged Savage is a former Rich
monder and is well-known here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
DR.. CALISCH'S SERMON.
They That Walk in Darkness Was
His Theme.

lis Theme.
The sermon delivered az Beth Ahaba
Friday night By Rev. Or. +. y. Calisch'
was OF especial interest. His text was
from Isaiah ix:i. The people that walk
in darkness have seen a great light; those
that dwell in the land Of the shadow. n
light shineth toward them" DR.. Calisch
said:
This is not intended 10 be critique
Of Zangwill's latest book. thought 1t -
true that the book furnished the title and
the theme. Possibly those who have read
the book will ask the question who are
they that walk in darkness therein
Shall II be said that # is those who,
following implicitly and unquestioningly
the endless formulate and ceaseless cere-
monials of rabbinical ritualism. tread
blindly the narrow path Of a narrowed
life. shut in from every broader outlook
and every wider view? Or is il those
who with jeer and scott have broken
down the guarding fences and walked
abroad into a life OF greater license ana
more comprehensive experience?
NO HESITATION.
do not believe that any who have read
the book intelligently VIII hesitate as 70
the answer. Zilah. the ignorant mother
OF blind prodigy. Salvina Brill, the
keeper Of selfish family's conscience.
Rebecca Grinwitz. the patient, vlrtuous
and foreivlng wife. Bethuaah. deceived
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

West Virginia. last week, by the serious
Illness of his sister has returned 10 his
duties az the seminary.
Mrs. Or. f. {. Johnston IS entertaining
her friends Miss Crown, Mrs Tegmire
and Mrs. Smith. all of Baltimore.
Rev James Eustice Bellou. who is now
assistant pastor OF Waynesboro, spent
several days at the seminary last week.
lie is a member of the class which grad
uatod last year.
Rev. j. J. Wool. formerly pastor at
Opelika. Ala. has decided TO take course
I'm theology at this institution this year.
lie is on the grounds and will begin his
work al once
Or. G. 3. Strickler breaches in the
Seminary chapel this evening at 1880
o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

ing the civic Festival and the session Oh
the l.. ID. c.. yet it had been continued
al an possible times and that steady pro-
gress had been made He also stated tnat
he had recently received a letter from MT
/. X. Lee who stated that the valuable
Lee portrait which he intended 70 .ena
10 the society would soon arrive
The following new members were elect
ed: Mrs william r. English, Indiana
Mrs. d. c. Meysenburg, Missouri; Mrs
John H. Ely. Ohio: Mrs. j. Guthrie Coke,
Kentucky: Messrs. Carter b. Frelcklen,
cuba: j. II. Buck. New York: ". T..
White. Texas: James Vass, Va; Daniel
b. Lucas. west Virginia. Francis A. Mac
Mutt. Italy william \. Grocer, Pennsyi-
vania; II. II. Trice. Va: Wilbur Under
wood. Washington and the Peabody lnsti-
tute, Maryland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Fate of Little Son Of Mr.. {. ID.
Flanagan,

An accident occurred Friday afternoon
near Manteo. on the line o. tn Chesapeake
and Ohio. which resulted in the instant
death OF Travis Flanagan. the thirteen
year-old son OF Mr.. q. u. Flanagan, VINO
IS station agent at that place.
The little boy jumped uuon a moving
freight train and ran along the tops Of the
cars.
Missing his footing, he fell between Two
OF the coaches and the wheels passed over
his body Just above the hips. death being
almost instantaneous. His father was oh'y
"A short distance away and witnessed the
sad occurrence.
The funeral was held yesterday AFTER
noon. there being many present. TOT inc
little fellow was a general favorite
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
Ridge Church Club.

The Ridge Church Debating and Litera-
~ Club has been regularly organized for
the winter season. II meets each week
on wednesday evening at o'clock.
Last Wednesday evening officers were
elected and committees appointed to con-
duct the proceedings for the ensuing six
weeks.
The question OF the Justice of the two
great wars now going on in the East
was discussed at length and gave great
deal Of entertainment ana information to
those present
The president Of the club is Mr. John
Mulholland. and the secretary Or. Percy
Nichaels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
sunday School institute.

A Sunday-school institute, conducted. by
Rev. II. l.. Duhring, OF Philadelphia. and
Rev Charles Martin Niles. ID. d., OF SING
Sing. n. Y, will be held tomorrow at
5 +. NJ. In the lecture-room OF Grace
church. All interested IN Sunday-schooi
work are invited to attend Rev. d..
Niles will ofilciate at 81. Paurs to-Ga.
at the morning and evening services. lie
will also address the Sunday schools az
St. Paurs at p. NJ. DIR. Duhrlng Will
address the Sunday schools which will
assemble at Holy Trinity - ~ same
hour to-day. !,