The Schulenburg Sticker (Schulenburg, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, February 12, 1926 Page: 1 of 8
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Insurance.
THE SCHULENBURC STICKER
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Insurance,,
Vol. XXXI1
Sclulenburg, Fayette County, Texas, Friday, February 12, 1926
No. 23
More Highway
Activity On O. S. T.
Senator Russek advised u^
that the State Highway Depart
ment, upon application of High-
way Engineer Schlafli and him-
self, granted 5000 additional
yards of crushed rock for Pay-
ette and Colorado counties. They
also appropriated $29,000 for the
graveling of the piece of dirt
road from the west end of Pay
ette county to Waelder, which
will make this piece of road so
that it can be traveled in any
kind of weather. Of course this
is good news for the people of
this immediate section and for
every one in America who travels
from Florida to California. Wa,
in behalf of the people of Schu-
lenburg and surrounding sec-
tion, extend our thanks to these
two gentlemen for their continu-
ed efforts in behalf of this sec-
tion. Some folks think these
things just naturally happen,
but let me tell you that it takes
lots of preliminary work, the
use of a good head and good con
nections with "Powers That Be"
to put these things over.
Further, if any of our readers
have not beeu over the new
work between Schulenburg and
the Lavaca county line. They
should drive over this new road,
see how the fences have been
moved back, the new road grad
ed and shaped up ready for the
gravel to be placed on it.
Fayette County paid $850 for
right of-way, the City of Schu-
lenburg has raised an additional
$300 to pay the balance. All this
fine road work, ditching grading
and filling is done free by the
state, owing to the big pull which
these two gentlemen have with
the department. This was ac*
complished thusly. The state is
comtemplating buying some new
machinery but before buying
they want to see what kind of
work the machinery will do. So,
the experiment was conducted
at Schulenburg. Not in Dallas
or Housion or some other city
but here, on this piece of road.
Thus we get our road graded
and fixed up which takes at lea*t
a thousand dollars or more ab-
solutely free. Do we appreciate
this, do we owe these gentlemen
our good will and friendship as
citizens of this district? You bet
we do, 100 per cent, and we be-
lieve in giving flowers to the
living and letting foiks know
their efforts are not in vain. Stay
in there boys, we appreciates
everything you do. lets -get this
road graveled all the way now,
it will be another achievement
that you as well as we citizens
can point to with pride.
Mrs. W. O. Leudemann was in
Austin last week visiting her son
who was reported on the sick
list at the University.
Only About
Three Weeks
And
The
Vanishing
American
Will Arrive
All children between the ages
of 6 to 12 years coming to
the show on March 2nd. and
3rd. dressed up as an Indian
will be given
A Free Pass
Rev. G. A. Neumann Dies
This entire section mourns the
passiug of Rev. Carl August
Neumann, Lutheran Pastor who
lied last Thursday, February
4th., after suffering a stroke of
parlysis on January 26th., just
*fter he had dismissed his
classes at scnool. He never fully
recovered consciousness nor re-
gained speech after the stroke.
He was born in Wolcotsburg,
N. Y., Aug. 13th., 1880, after at-
tending school he was confirmed
March 18th., 1894, at the age of
19 he entered college at Spring-
field, 111., to study for the
ministry. After he graduated
he was called by the Wharton
congregation where he served as
minister for four and a half
years. Cisco called him, he ser-
ved there nine and a half years,
in the spring of 1919 he answer-
ed a call and came to Freyburg
where he served this section for
7 years faithfully and each year
endeared himself more in the
Hearts of his congregation.
He was married in Wharton to
Miss Ida Wuthrich, to this union
ight children were born.
Funeral services were conduct-
ed at the Freyburg church
Saturday, February 6th., Rev.
A. E. Moebus, Rev. Osthoff, and
Rev. Fisher officiating. The paul
oearers were: Rev. Biermann,
Rev. Bohot, Rev. Dorre, Fritz
B retting, Max Richter, and
Louis Hoffmann. The remains
were shipped to Wharton where
they were laid to their final rest-
ing place.
This section has lost a good
man, the congregation a good
Honorable leader and friend.
Deceased is survived by his
widow, and eight small children,
they are: Ida, Martin, Carl,
Prederich, Louise, Martha, Wal-
ter and Elinor. v Also by his
mother, 3 brothers and 8 sisters
n New York.
To the bereaved relatives the
Sticker tenders its sincere sym-
pathy in this their great sorrow.
Oscar Cook Sucides
Oscar Cook of Flatonia com-
nitted suicide Monday night in
Flatonia, he was recently re-
leased from the penitentary.
vlonday night officers called at
liis home to again arrest bim,for,
according to reports driving an
auto while drunk. He asked the
officers to wait a minute while
oe stepped into the next room
to change clothes, while in there
he cut his throat with a safety
razor blade.
He once paid a fine here in
Judge Vogt's court for shooting
a pistol at Engle.
Improving Hall
The members of the Freyburg
dance hall have found it neces-
sary to have more room, they
are building a room to their
dance hall to use as a check
room, giving them more room on
the fluor.
Prehistoric Animals Once
Roamed Here; Portion Found
Matinee Postponed
On account of a basket ball
game that had to be |played here
on Friday, Feb. 12th.,the P. T. A.
postponed its children's matinee
of that date, until Friday, Feb.
19th. at 3:30 p. m. Schools
take notice.
' . I " I
Splits Lip
Miss Judith Mensik of Am-
mannsville had the misfortune
of having her upper lip split with
a piece of wood Tuesday morn
ing. She was brought in to the
doctor and had the wound dress
ed, two stitches being required
j to close same.
Since the activity of the ge-
ologists in this section, combing
the hills and valleys in and
throughout this entire section,
many valuable clays, minerals,
and other things of interest have
been found. The greatest find
of scientific value however was a
fossil elephant tooth. This was
identified by E. Pierre Young,
but to confirm his statement it
was sent to the Department of
Interrior at Washington, D. C.,
to the Geological department.
Their report was that it was an
elephant's tooth and they asked
for further data as to where it
was found, etc. Mr. Young
stated that: "Not far from where
this tooth was found on the
Schindhr farm,I found a strange
black sulphur water well at a
shallow depth. This farm and
the creek passing through it
shows the most remarkable
formation that I have encounter
ed in my field experience ex
tending over 30 years. Another
remarkable thing is that just
south of this structure salt is in
evidence to a remarkable extent
for this district".
A party will be organized to go
to Bee Creek near Frank Schind5
ler's farm which is located in the
East Anderson League to dig and
try to find the balance of this
skeleton of this once great mon*
ster who habited, this section, a
piece of pertrifed bone from this
animal was found in the same
place that the tooth was found.
The tooth is larger than a man's
hand.
This certainly was a remark-
able find. We are anxious to go
on with the investigation by men
who know what things are when
they are found.
Much interest will follow this
find and it is very probable that
some nationally known scientists
will be here to make investiga-
tions and gather data of national
interest.
The finding of all kind of sea
shells at a shallow depth and in
the oil wells being driiled con-
firm the theory^ that this was
once all a part of the sea and un-
der water for countless genera-
tions. «
This immediate section is in
for considerable publicity and
we shall be on the job to get all
available data. Read the Sticker
and get the news first.
Mrs. Fred. Hillje Dies
Mrs. Fred. Hillje died in San
Antonio Monday, she was about
70 years of age.
The body was shipped to Wei*
mar and laid to rest in the Wei-
mar Cemetery Wednesday aftei-
noon at 3 o'clock.
Her husband preceded her in
death, she is survived by three
children, Emil, George and Mrs.
Annie Howard.
Among those attending the
funeral from here were Mrs. W.
R. Keuper, H. E. Keuper, Mrs.
Paul Stuerke and Robt. Eschen-
bergof Floresville.
—a-"* _T'ir>
Appointed Road
Supervisor Austin Co.
Volentine Vlcek well known
throughout this section has been
appointed road supervisor for
Austin County.
Volentine has for several
months been stationed in Mata=
gorda County assistant foreman
of the highway being built from
Bay City to Matagorda. This
promotion was awarded him for
faithful service and hard work
on his part.
His many friends throughout
this section will rejoice to learn
af this fine promotion.
Operations
Dr. Kopecky removed Anton
Demel's tonsils here Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Mikush of near Hal
lettsville had her tonsils operat-
ed upon by Dr. Zvesper last
week and is reported to be doing
nicely.
Frank Gebauer of nearKinkler
was in town to have his tonsils
removed by Dr. Zvesper. Mr.
Gebauer is reported to be doing
well.
Crops And Weather
The weather has been ideal for
some time now, some farmers
are busy plowing, others are
starting to plant corn, gardens
are being worked and prospects
are bright for a good crop of
everything this year. A good
crop will mean money for every-
body and lots of good cheer.
This year we will make a good
crop and everything will be fine.
Hy. Baumgarten Hits Ball
Henry (Dutch) Baumgarten is
getting considerable publicity in
the Austin papers due to his bat-
ting ability. It seems Henry's
batting eye is getting better each
day. Out of four times to the
bat, he got one three bagger
which only liked inches of going
over the fence in deep center,
and then be got two double two
other times up.
Henry is going into the big
leagues one of these days, and
everybody will be referring to
him with pride as being from
Schulenburg. There is mere
real money in big league base-
ball than the ordinary good law-
yer, doctor,or other professional
man makes.
Ammannsville Play Success
The home talent play given at
Ammannsville last Sunday night
in their big pretty new hall,
drew a record crowd,and accord-
ing to those that wittnessed
same was one of the best ever
staged in this section. Those
directing same deserve much
credit for the untiriug efforts
put forth as well as each mem-
ber of the cast who performed
the parts allotted them well. The
receipts for the evening were
$210. When ever these good
people of Ammannsville do any
thing you can bet your life it is
going to be done well.
Born
A fine big baby son was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schultz
at the LaGrange Hospital Sun-
day. Mr. Schultz operates the
corner cafe here.
Weimar Well Completed
We ate informed that the city
water well at Weimar was finally
completed for a daily flow of
from 75 to 150 thousand gallons.
This well has been the cause of
much worry to the drillers and
the poeple of Weimar. We re-
joice with them at its final com-
pletion. Pumps will be erected
at once and the fresh supply of
j watter turned on.
Chas. Vogt reports the sale
|of another big Studebaker, this
i one a big Six Coupe to Frank
Pagel, it certainly is a beautiful
'car.
The P. T. A. Meeting
The P. T. A. met in regular
session on Friday, Feb. 5, with a
fair attendance. Discussion of
the flag pole erection disclosed
the fact that the School Board is
now figuring on this matter.
A cake sale for Feb. 20th. was
ordered, the proceeds of all such
sales hereafter to go into separ-
ate fund toward improving the
school grounds.
Mrs. Blohm, Chairman of the
Entertainment Committee, re-
ported that a social gathering
during the Lenten season was
being planned, the date set for
Saturday, March 13th., instead
of the usual Friday, out of res-
pect to those whose churches
observe Lent.
Mr. Patton discussed briefly
an exhibit by the Colonial Art
Company for which he had ar-
ranged—March 30th. to April
3rd. This exhibit will include
the reproductions of many fam-
ous paintings and is of educa-
tional value to the school, as well
as to the public at large. The
exhibit is sent out entiiely free
of cost, and it is recommended
that the rominal sum of ten
cents be charged, the proceeds
to go to the purchase of pictures
for the school. The P. T. A.
will have charge of the exhibit
under the direction of Mr. Pat-
ton. Mesdames Gus Sengel-
mann and Ferd Herzik were ap-
pointed to meet with Mr. Patton
for the purchase of a filing cabi-
net for the P. T. A.
After the retirement of Mr.
Patton from the meeting, a mo-
tion was made, seconded, and
unanimously carried that his ad-
ministration of our public school
was heartily endorsed, and that
this endorsement was to be pub-
licly announced throgh the med-
ium of the Sticker. Every mem.
ber present expressed her great
appreciationof his work and the
earnest hope that he could be
retained for next year.
Small Pox Scare
The people of this entire sec-
tion of the state are under more
or less of a nervous strain, due
to the continued rumors of small
pox.
We have consulted the physi-
cians time and again for informa-
tion but have not been able to
learn of a case in this section.
It is true that there were'.several
cases in Flatonia, some rumored
to be in Moulton and Shiner.
The town of Shiner ordered
dances stopped until the excite*
ment is over.
A number of our people have
been vaccinated. This is a good
idea and it is a positive preventa-
tive. At the same time it causes
a lot of sore aims, some fever
and other discomforts. Wheth-
er the situation is threatening
enough or not we will leave to
our readers.
Stuck Splmdler In Arm
The little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Emil Heinrich fell while playing
and stuck a splinter into his arm
near the elbow. The splinter
was very long fully three inches
it penetrated to the bone, The
Physician was unable to remove
it with a regular instrument it
was stuck so fast. It was neces-
sary to open the wound with a
knife and then it took all his
strength to remove it. The little
fellow is getting along fine, no
complications.
Oil News
Otto Pri^las, one of our young
well known townsman, pur
chased from the Liberty Garage,
our local Star Dealers,one of the
new improved Star Touring
Cars,
The Koether No. 1 operations
were forced to lay more than
1700 feet of water pipe to a new
tank to get a supply of water for
the well. Several truck loads of
casing for the oil well came in
Monday so that more casing can
be put in the hole. A big ship-
ment of cable was also received.
A shell something like oyster
shell was struck when a core was
taken Saturday. This looks
good, and revived an interest
that had been lacking for several
days.
The Red Banks oil well being
drilled five miles north of Fla-
tonia was down 1100 feet, they
had not encountered anything up
to this depth. They were drilling
in a tough hard gumbo- This
well uses two drilling crews
working 12 hours each thus run-
ning day and night. They are
drilling rieht on top of a fault.
According to some of the men
on the grounds things have been
looking pretty blue.
Building Warehouse
Rudolph Stavinoha, the gas
king of Engle is building a ware-
house adjoining his place of busi-
ness so that he can store more
gasoline and motor oils and not
have to make as many trips to
Schulenburg as he does now.
He will build a pipe line from his
warehouse to his big tank in
front and run the gas through
this line saving the work of roll-
ing the barrels around each day.
Rudolph is progressive and
improving, he is a live wire .and
deserves lots of business and
gets it.
House Completed
Contractors Wm. Leek and
Herman Jochen have completed
the new residence built for Chas.
Fiedler. They did a mighty fine
job !on this place. The home
they built is one Chas. is certain-
ly proud of.
City Tax Data
City Tax Collector O. B.
Schwenke informs us that his
assessed taxes totaled about
$9200 that he had collected it all
but about $400 this is mighty
good considering conditions. He
will collect practically all of this
$400 before he is through.
Poll taxes paid are around 268
for the City.
Lutheran Aid
Sheriffs Force Starts
Clean Up Here
The regular Lutheran Coffee
will be held at the of Mrs. E. G.
Balzer on Tuesday, February
16th. Everybody invited.
Mask Dance
For Children
will be given at
The Moravia Hall
Sun., Feb. 14th.
Six Prizes Given
Music by
Kfuppa Concertina
Frank Blahuta.
Children's
Mask Ball
will be given at
The S. P. J. S. T. Hall
ENGLE, TEXAS
Tuesday, Feb, 16th.
Five Prizes Will Be Given
Music By
Flatonia Band
Refreshments and a good time
Good Order Maintained
Sheriff Wm. Loessin, Deputies
Rice, Vogt, Williams, Constable
Braddock of Flatonia and the
constable of LaG range together
with Constable Janicek of this
city, started a campaign to clean
up this section last Saturday
night. Advance news got out
and some of the prizes are re-
ported to have been on the look
out and were not caught. How-
ever the force caught a negro
dice game in full blast and ar-
rested 11 men.
They raided Doc. Ermis' place
where they arrested Angelo
Sbisa and Fred Ermis, Jr.,
this place yielded them several
gallons of whiskey, a bottle of
gin, and several dozen bottles of
beer according to reports from
the officers.
Fred Ermis, Jr., was released
on bond, he had no direct con-
nection with this business, hav-
ing just arrived a day or two
previous from the hospital where
he has been a patient following
several opeiations.
Angelo is being held in the
county jail atLaGrat:ge, charged
with the possession of liquor.
Six negroes were carried to
the county jail and five were re-
leased on bond.
We understand papers have
been issued for Fred Ermis, Sr.,
who was absent from home when
the raid was conducted, but who
the officers say they will arrest
as soon as they locate him.
The sheriffs department stated
that they had warned parties
here to quit selling booze and to
quit the gambling. This will
probably mean that in the future
when a warning is issued by the
sheriff he donJt mean "Maybe",
but means what he says.
There is lots of money made
in bootlegging but its always
risky, when caught one might
as well take their medicine, the
risk is what make3 the price so
high.
Illustrious
Valentine Dance
Will be performed
Sunday, Feb. 14th.
At The
Ammannsville Park Hall
Ammannsville, Texas
Music By
Ammansville Orchestra
Refreshments and plenty to eat
will be had
Respectfully
J. M. Bartos.
DANCE
At The,
New K. J. T.
Ammannsville, Tjj
Tuesday. Fel
Music By
Ammansville Orchestra
Everybody Cordially Invited
AH - HA
Another one of those good
Firemen's
DANCE
Tuesday, Feb. 16th.
SCHULENBURG, TEXAS
Music By
Cornelson s Happy 7
Dancing $1.10 Spectators 50c
Yoq are Cordially Invited
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