The Schulenburg Sticker (Schulenburg, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 1904 Page: 2 of 4
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TO THE PEOPLE
XLhc Sticker.
OF FAYETTE GOUSTY.
RAYMOND WMFREE, Efflor mil PiMirtir.
SUBSCRIPTION, $i.oo PER ANNUM
Emtered at the Scholonborg postoffice
§•oond-cl* s matter.
The Sticker Invites the public to keep it
Doated concerning the goings and comings or
the town. H you are leaving town or have
friends visiting you or departing, drop us a
line that we may make note of it. But be sure
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THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1904.
A GALA DAY.
Yesterday was a gala day indeed
for the Schulenburg citizens and of
the surrounding country, there be
wg people here within a radious of.
eighteen miles of our little city to
enjoy the festivities and here the
candidates talk. By the untiring
efforts of Mr. Henry Eilers, pro
pa rations were made to entertain
The undersigned, who are candi-
dates for the various County offices
in Fayette County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
Elections to be held on July 9,
1904, announce that tliey will be
at the places herein mentioned and
at the times designated to meet
their friends and endeavor to make
new ones.
It is our purpose to try and
make a clean campaign for the
nominations, and for that reason
we have all agreed to go oyer the
County togather and meet the
people. There will be public
speaking at each of the places and
at the time designated. The
speakers will be:
Messrs. C. J. von Rosenberg.
•t; Gas A. Heilig.
" H. A. Haiduseck.
" (J. E. Lane.
'• Geo. E. Ler.ert.
" Sam C. Lowrev.
;l Geo. Willrich.
" J. F. Wolters, and oth-
DR. I. E. CLARK
Physician and Surgeon.
. Office at Residence and at
Grube's Drug Store.
Dr. E. H. SCHWAB." ~
Physician & Surgeon.
OFFICE:
Telephone
County.
Lake, Texas, June 6.-
Just after the Southern Pacific
train going e«st had pulled out of
the depot. W. T. Eldridge, general
manager of the Cane Belt Railroad
company, one of the best known
citizens in this section, was shot
and dangerously wounded while
At Breymann's Drug Store. . ,
connection with ail parts of the J passing near the depot
J.T.Duncan. ,T. F. Wolters, Tom Lane,
DUNCAN, WOLTERS & LANE,
Lawyers.
"Will practice in State and Federal Courts
Main Office over First National Bank
LaGRANGE. TEXAS.
Hardware, Stoves and House
Furnishing Goods
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Come out and let us have a good
a large crowd at his beautiful park 0j(j fashioned democratic time We
North of town and he was not dis- wj|j ineet at the following places,
appointed in the least. At about an(j aj. tj,e titxies designated.
twelve o'clock the guests began Carmine, Mon. May 30,
Catherine, and when dinner was Round Top, Mon. May 30, 8:
announced a large "asetnbly was V:
present to pertake of the substan- j payethevi]le,
tial food prepared. ZappP. O., Thurs.
At a bout 2 o'clock speaking be- Ledbetter* Fri.
gan, the Hon J. F. Wolters being | Waldeck,
tbe first, and in a few yery im winch'esfcer)
pressive and convincing reinarkes warrenton, Tues.
explained the Terrel election law Rutersville,
and the advantage of nominations Schulenburg, Wed.
for county and precinct officers b^ Abbott's Grove UrS
primary election under this law | Holman^ Fri.
and if there is any one that heard | Ammannsville
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this talk and does not understand Swiss Alp,
this law and the advantage of prffa '
nominations by primary election, Flaton'ia,
well we have our opinion of him. Cistern,
As it has been explained time and Muldoon,
again through the columns of the oin '
papers of the county we will not La Grange, Tues. " 28, 8
undertake to do so again. Everybody is invited to come
The next speaker was the Hon. 0ut and meet the candidates, and
C. E. Lane, who spoke along the hear the Terrell Election Law ex-
same lines as his predecessor, plained. Respectfully,
Then followed Mr. Gus. Heilig, c# j. y Rosenberg Can. Legislature
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Geo. Willrich,
S. C. Lo*vrey,
Aug. Loesson, )
Fred Tate f
R. Klatt,
jC H. Steinmann
j Neal Ko bison j
I Joe Eh linger J
Co. Judge,
" Attorney,
" Sheriff,
Clerk,
" Assessor,
" Collector,
" Treas.
" Dis.Clerk
Supt
who is doing good work for the
democratic party of the county,
after whom came the respectiye
candidates, who are making a
clean, open and honest race for cf-
fice, which is a new thing for the
county, as Mr. Wolters said, that
heretofore, the one that bought the
negro vote last generally got the i R. T Bradshaw
office. Now as this is done away Up j Callus ")
with, the candidates only haye to j * g* Baker j
mingle with the white voters of the q a* Sterling )
country and solicit their sufFrage, William Eilers $
which is more desirable than buy- * — ]
ing negro votes. You go to the| ENGLE
polls en July ninth and yote for
your choice, and you do not loselEngle Texas. June 7-04
your "personal ^liberty" at all for The farmers are stiring early and
there is no political grafter at the late to get their crops clean ant
lis to influence you in any way | the past week we had lovely weath
er for same. The recent rains wii
set the farmers backwards
with their fields work.
The farmers in this community
have at la3t worked up to the
realization that diversification is
what we need. The result is that
our merchant Mr. I. J. Gallia has
shipped out of this place, for the
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ho
ow to vote, and it seems that in-
stead of losing, you gain a little
"personal liberty."
The next feature of the days
program was a game of base ball
between the Halletsville boys and
those of the city. The game was
called by Umpire Kehrer at 5
o'clock sharp and a fast game of I Truckers, three solid cars of Ber
ball was played, the score standing onio°s two solid cars of
2 to 1 in favor of the Handle Jev'en^S
boys. It was a good game and per bushel, not a very bad showing
the successful team certainly earn- for beginners. One car of potatoes
ert it for they had to play hard was shipped from Engle last Mon
enough to get it. The fact that I to Chicago, III. This makes
this is tbe second
„ _ , jten cars of Truck shipped from
game sebnien- tbig piace
burg has played this season and The Noyohrad Truck grower
that it was the first time a few of loaded two cars of truck one spuds
the boys had played in 18 months an<* one onions, both billed to St
and that we never had played to- Mo - on commission. Th
.. . . , , : ,, Truck growers expect to ship 8 cars
getber before, and this being the1 -
tenth game their opponents had
played, (but the fourth they had
won) and that three men on the
team, withjjthe pitcher, are paid a
salary, and that they are forever
of truck yet this month, one car
of onions is ready for shipment
this week Thursday, Cicole on
ions.
Mrs. A. Perlitz and daughter
Miss Tillie, were here yisiting Mr
aud Mrs. H, W. Neuhaus, last
AH gtylea and Sites for
Bvery Kind of Fuel.
The Genuine Ml bear thin
Trade-Mark. Beware
of Imitation*.
Our goods are all new and of
the highest quality. We dont keep
the trashy grade of tin and enam-
eled ware frequently sold at half
price for good goods by some deal-
ers. As long experience has taught
us that such goods are high at any
price. This is why your enameld
ware doesn't last like it did fifteen
years ago. A tin vessel is far su-
perior to such enameled ware. We
sell and have sold for a number of
years the Chrysolite Enameled
Steel Ware which is a triple coat-
ed, high grade ware and will last
as well as the old time ware and
our prices are reasonable.
G. E. Rutimann &
Bro.
practicing, is a a very good reason ISunday.
the home beys did , not get this Miss Ida Schindler of Gonzales
game. As it is they are all well is here thls week viaiting her many
ffIV™ '7 '^f^t^'tToodold fashion
had expected to be beaten from & democratic dance next Thursday
run to a stand still, but they be- June 9-04, given by J. C. Bucek
lieye they can pay them back next in honor of the candidates. Music
time. The Halletsville boys are b7 the Swiss A,P Brasa Band-
all a gentlemanly set of boys and1 1,1 yonr lli$t 188,10 you haTa enred
F. Mike, Anton Kahanek, Wm.
Gallia of Velehrad and Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Bucek and family. All
who attended reported of having a
good time. The kindness of the
fish picnic was given by Jame
Bucek.to his friends and relatives.
Last Sunday the town of Engle was
yery silent, all out at different pic-
nic.
A meeting of the school patrons
is on the program for Juno 11-04,
Saturday for tbe purpose of elect-
ing teachers tor tbe tnsuen scho-
lastic years 1904 and 1905. All
patrons should attend.
On June the 18 Saturday a re-
gular Truck growers meetings is
called to order. The purpose cf
said meeting is to place orders for
seeds, such as onions, spuds, cow
peas, cucumbers cantoiopes and
other business to be transacted,
AH Truckers are requested to be
present, and each brine along
a member to join the Truckers and
do the right thing in the right
place, hope all will come and at-
tend.
Mr. F. P. Yeager, the life In-
surance man of Flatonia was here
last Monday on business.
Dr. Wm. Tucker of Flatonia
was here on professional business.
Mr. J. C. Bucek was in Schu-
lenburg last week and has pur-
chased a new road wagon, a very
neat little outfit, little Johnnie is
very proud of his purchrse and al-
ways willing to show the good
qualities of the purchase. Dr. and
M 'S. F. W. Stoeltje have left on
an extended visit to relatives and
friends at Allevton and other point.
Wo wish the Doctor a successful
journey. T. E. A.
He was at the depot as were
many others, as the train passed.
Mr. Eldridge remained for several
minutes conversing with some lady
friends, who were there in a buggy.
After leaving them he was pas-
sing between the passenger depot
and Ihe large two-story McCarty
building. When perhaps within
ten feet of the east corner of the
waiting room for whites, the loud
report of a gun rang out, and Mr.
Eldridge came reeling around the
building going in the direction of
hishgme, blooo gushing from his
breWt and mouth, leaving a dark
trail upon the grrund.
At the time he was shot, Mr.
Eldrige was in his coat sleeves and
was unarmed expecting no trouble.
His little son, Will, a boy of 8
or 10 years, was the first to reach
the wounded man's side and teu-
derly took his fathers hand.
Mr. Eldridgu as he neared the
gate leading to his handsome home
was surrounded by numerous
friends and was assisted to a couch
in his bed room, where Drs. Bruce
and Norris attended him.
The bullet eyidently was fired
from the front corner room up-
stairs, nearest the depot and was a
30 caliber Winchester steel bullet
which struck him on the right
shoulder and came out at the low-
er portion of the breastbone, and a
little to the left side. The bullet
passed through his thumb and the
top part ox his left hand, and
buried itself iu a plank about twel-
ve inches above the ground, where
it was chiseled out by the officers.
A new ■ Winchester rifle was
found in the above room and was
aho taken in charge, some claim-
ing that, no doubt smokeless pow-
der was used, and that the gun
showed signs of having recently
been fired.
Deputy Sheriff Harvey Vine-
yard was soon on the spot, and in
a short time he placed under ar-
rest W. E. Calhoun of Grainsville,
Texas, a brother-in-law of the late
Captain Dunovant. As soon as
this report gained circulation on
the streets The Post Representa-
tive called up Mr. Vineyard at his
home over the phone and ^asked
him to verify the report that he
had placed Mr. Calahoun under
arrest.
Mr. Vineyard invited tho Post
correspondent to yisit him there.
Upon reaching his residence
Mr. Calahoun was introduced and
was asked if it was true that he
was under arrest, which he verified
stating that the arrest was made
by Deputy Sheriff Vineyard on
suspicion.
When asked if he had any
statement to make, ho replied that
ho knew nothing and in conse-
quence had no statement to make
at this time.
He seems to be cool and collect-
ed and talked pleasantly to several
friends who had sailed there to vi-
sit him.
Mr. Eldridge was seen immedi-
Carbolic Greolcum
played ball with a vim.
Last but not least the Firemen's
ball was next on the program, and
it is needless to say that it was a
success and greatly enjoyed by
all participants. The grand march
was danced at ten o'clock, led by
the name, instead of Mrs. I. J.
Gallia it should haye been Mrs. T.
J. Allen and family.
The fish picnic given by Jos J.
Bucek last Sunday was a great
success. At this time of the year
the Rocky Creek bottoms at Chas.
Bucek farm makes an ideal picnic
place. Over 75 pounds of large fish
KILLS
loaches,
Z/Hod Zftugs,
jCice
TJicks and J'lects
97/ixable
with
waior
and is
non-caustic
HEALS
Sores, Cuts,
ffiurns
Stings
Stch
the charming little sponsor and the we.r® caught, and all other good
handaome president of the H'iie j things were plentiful, in fact the
r. , . • o it* a i ladies had to serve the dinner on
Department, Miee Molhe Sengel- the graaSi as any common tab|e
mann and Mr. Rudi Nordhausen, would have "groaned under it's
after which came the usual num- weight1' to speak in regular cor-
ber of dances, It was a iate hour respondenco Btyle. Merry songs
before the dancers decided it was I ma5le the old.iTeea rinS> and eve,T
time to depart.
This day is long to be remem-
bered by all who were here.
H0H0B BOLL-
Mrs. C. L* Melcher, Swiss Alp.
J. W. Flensberg, City.
Ferd Stabler, City.
Oscar Boos, Yoakum.
Cbas. Baumgarten, City.
Prof. Bridgewater.
Ferd Mollkamper, Swiss Alp.
Aug Eilers, Halletsville.
John Koenig, Dubina.
Henry Neuhaus, Engle.
Q. W. Kscheuborg, Shiner.
body enjoyed the event immensely.
The following who attended were:
Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Gallia and
family, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bucek,
Mr. and Mrs. James and Frank
Maresb, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Neu-
haus, Mr. and Mrs. EdHerzikand
baby, Messrs. All. Frank and Ferd
Herzik, Ant, Polosek, J. J. Bucek,
Ad. Krenek, all of Engle. Mrs.
A. Perlitz and daughter Miss Tillie
of Schulenburg, Miss Ida Schindler
of Gonzales, J no. Bucek Sr., and
famiiy of Novohrad, F. B. Bucek
and lady of Komesky, Jno. Hovel
of Saint John, Mike Hovel and
lady, Frank Kocich of Moravia,
Messrs. Ad. and Joe Pavlicek. A.
Antiseptic, Disen feet ant, and Sormicide, {Prevents
Contagious Diseases, Destroys bad odors, Dead S/iot
for Jfcog and Chic/con C/tolera, Screw 'Worms and
tftarb Wire Cuts.
Price 25c Per Bottle.
Manufactured By
PAUL BREYMANN.
Zhc SDruggtet.
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e are in tho market for Shell Corn and for Corn
in the Shuck. ^/f you have use for the Shucks,
shell your Corn, as we pay five cents more per
bushel for Shell Corn
e want All the ^Potatoes that you have raised at
Sood prices. Sf you have One, Xjwo or TJen
Cars of JPotatoes, we can use them. 33e
and yet our JPrice on {Potatoes.
eep your small potatoes at home for seed to
plant this fall and sell your larye ones. ffiy
^ shipping jCarge {Potatoes from Schulcnburg, you
will create a demand for Schulenburg {Potatoes.
Z/rusting that you will let us {Buy your potatoes,
2lSe are yours truly,
The New Market
Mahler & Koehler, Props.
.Nothing but the choicest refrigerated meats and all kinds of fine
sausage constantly on hand.
sure
Spectacles
| and Glasses
■ ^ Fitted by Mail.
By the Best Opticians in the Country
Alumnico...'.. .75cts. Gold Filled, SI.80 up.
Send foi oui FREE examination blank,we guarantee satisfaction
or money refunded.
CHICAGO OPTICAL INSTITUTE,
B. 84-LA SALLE STREET CHICAGO. ILL.
Notice.
Notice is hereby giyeil that any
person who desires his name to bo
state ! t>'ace^ UP0*1 Ihe Democratic Pri-
i mary Election Ticket to be voted
ately after the shooting, but his
condition appeared so serious and
his sufferings sointense that no at
tempt was made to get a
meT^' i i i on J uly 9-04, must file his applica-
His wonderful nerve and vitali-!.. . J . . ' , ,'/ ,
, ,. ... , „ . |tion 111 writing, as provided for by
ty no doubt will go a long way to-1 n
, „. ,, , 4V- the rules adopted at the Democra-
ward pulling him through this v r .« ,
. , , ; tic County Conyention, on or be-
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Jfor {Representative.
We are authorized to announce
C. von {Rosenberg
aa a candidate for Representative
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary Election July 9th.
&or District Clerk
We are authorized to announoe
O. {Raker
as a candidate for re-elction to the
office of District-Clerk subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
election July 9th.
We are authorized to announce
jr . jr Jfaiius
as a candidate for the office of Dis-
trict Clerk subject to the action of
the Democratic primary election.
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■3>or County Judge.
We are authorized to announoe
Seorge ll/illrich
as a candidate for re-election to the
office of County Judge subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
Election July 9th.
most trying ordeal
Mr. Eldridge being a large man
was an easy target for the bullet
that was intended to take his life.
The docters, as they emerged an
hour later from the residence, stat-
ed that while Mr. Eldridge was
seriously shot, if tho hemorrhages i
could be controlled, stood an ex-
cellenTshow of getting well.
The shooting was entirely unex- j
pected, and deeply deplored by all j
good citizens of this city. I
Mrs. Eldridge, who was in
Greenville, was notified by wire
and is expected to reach here early
tomorrow.
Sheriff Bridge of Columbus was
also notified and is expected here
on the first train. Mr. Calahoun
however will be held in charge by
Deputy Sheriff Vineyard at the
latter's home until the sheriff's
arrival.
Everything is quiet at the pre
sent time.
The special train bearing Hon.
Jonathan Lane. Charley Boedeck-
er, Drs. Fox, Eckhardt and a train
ed nurse, arrived here at 9:20 to-
night. The two docters with Dr.
Norris have made a careful exami-
nation of Mr. Eldridge and dressed
his wounds and pronounced his
condition whilo serious, as not
necessarily fatal.
Mr. Eldridge is perfectly ration-
al, and as The Post correspondent
came from his home at 11 o'clock
he expressed himself as feelinsr
better than he could have expect-
ed. His iron will and nerve will
unquestionably pull him through
with the help of good physicians
and good nurses.
Sherifl Bridge arrived here at 9
o'cock tonight and has taken Mr.
Calhoun to Columbus.—Houston
Post.
fore 6 P. M. June 25tn in order to
j have hia name placed upon the
ticket. This is done so that ample
time may be bad for printing the
tickot and sending same to the
presiding judges. Respectfully,
J, F. Wolters.
Chairman.
CARD OP THANKS.
We desire to thank the citizens
of Schulenburg who were so kind
toward our beloved mother Mrs.
Mary E. Schaefer during her last
illness and those who assisted at
the funeral. We espccialy wish to
thank the Schulenburg Singing
Club for the sweet songs rendered
at the grave. The Children.
The Complimentary Bail-
Turner Hall was filled with a
gay throng of loyers of the dance
Tuesday evening last to pay hom-
age to the popular young* couple,
Mr. aud Mrs. Gus Russek, 111 hon-
or of whom the ball was given, and
it is needless to say that their cup
of enjoyment overflowed several
times
At ten o'clock the sweet strains
of music announced the grand
march, led by the bridal couple
followed by about sixty couples
and then came the . usual number
of dances. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening to
satisfy the inner man. Many vis-
itors were present aud all had a
good time. The hall was tasteful-
ly decorated in white and green,
and it was a very late hour indeed
when the dancers departed for
their respective homes.
S>or "Uax Collector.
We are authorized to announce
9/eil {Robison
as a candidate for re-election lo the
office of Tax Collector, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
Election July 9th.
,jWe are authorized to announce
Joseph Chlinger.
aa a candidate for Tax Collector sub-
ject to the action of the Democrati
Primary Election July 9th.
J*or Uax Assessor.
We are authorized to announce
Chris* Steinmann
as a candidate for re-election to the
office of Tax Assessor subject to the
action of the Demoeratic Primary
Election July 9th.
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J^or County Clerk.
We are authorized to announce
{P. Jfflatt
as a candidate for re-election to the
office of County Clerk subject to the
action of the Democr atic I
Election July 9th.
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Primary
{tor County Attorney.
We are authorized to announce
Sam C. jCowrvy
as a candidate for re-election td the
office of County Attorney subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary
Election July 9th.
^or County TJreasurer.
We are authorized to announce
{P. ZT. {Rradshaw
as a candidate for re-election to the
office of County Treasurer subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary
Election July>9th.
Jor County Superintendent.
We are authorized to announce
William Cilers
as a candidate for the office of County
Superintendent subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary Election
July 9th.
We are authorized to announce
S. A. Stierling
as a candidate for re-election to the
office of Couuty Superintendent sub-
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election July 9th I
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MRS. MARY E. SCHAEFER DEAD, i ^
Mrs. Mary E. Schaefer died of
old age at the residence of her old-
est daughter, Mrs. Augusta Som-
mer, at 1 o'clock Saturday after-
noon, and her remains were laid to
rest by loving hands Sunday after-
noon at 4 o'clock in the City
Cemetery, Rev. Knicker, officiat-
ing.
Mrs. Schaefer was born on April
tho 14th. 1829, in a small village
near tho city of Cassel Germany;
came to this country in 1857, first
settling at Round Top, then mov-
ing to Schulenburg in 1872, Jiving
here tho remainder of her life.
She leaves 5 girls and 4 bojs to
mourn her demise. They are
Mesdames Augusta Summer, Ber-
tha Foerster. Helena Sommer,
Ida Schink all of the city and Mrs.
Anna Stelzig of Fayetteville,
Messrs. L. S. Schaefer, S. T. Schaef
er, H. P. Schaefer and F. F.
Schaefer, all of the city. We ex-
tend our sincere sympathy to the
bereaved relatives.
S'or Sheriff
We are authorized to announce
August jCoessin
for re-election to the office of Sheriff
subject to the action of the demo-
cratic Primary Election July 9th.
We are authorized to announce
{Pred XJate
| as a candidate for the office of Sheriff
subject to the action ot the Democra-
tic primary election July 9th.
J'or Commissioner {Precinct 4.
We are authorized to announce
j. J. {Pietsam
as a candidate for re-election to the
! office of Commissioner of Precinct
i No. 4. subject to the action of the
j Democratic Primary election July 9th
{Por Justice of {Peace {Precinct 8
We are authorized to announce
ellJ. {R. JCing
' as a candidate for the office of Justice
of Peace Precinct No. 8. subject to
' the action of the Democratic Primary
election July 9th.
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