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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1920

Page

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F J Brandes Attorney at Law Office Notice

Attorney F J Brandes listed as occupant of Room 11 Gold Building in a brief legal directory style notice. No further details provided.

Marriage Licences Issued to Haun Miller Escamillo Gonzales

Vital statistics record shows marriage licences issued to Willie Haun and Mrs Fancy Miller Pauly Escamillo and Miss Cathrina Gonzales.

Willie Haun Fancy Miller Pauly Escamillo Cathrina Gonzales

Five Births Reported In Local Families

On February 6 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Ewald Schmidt. On March 7 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Dan Honig. On March 9 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Jr J Dittmar. On March 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter St Yett. On March 29 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Garrett Bierschwale.

Ewald Schmidt Dan Honig Jr. J. Dittmar Walter St. Yett Garrett Bierschwale

Harpers Suffer Windmill Accident and Obituaries

OO Serious Accident at Harper. Easter Monday Mr. Herm Kaiser fell from the windmill tower at his home and is in critical condition with broken ribs and internal injuries. Kaiser is a longtime blacksmith and son in law of Anton Loth. Mrs Edmund Baumann, his sister-in-law, died last week. Also listed are obituaries for several residents with ages and dates.

Harper Herm. Kaiser Kaiser Anton Loth Edmund Baumann

Almost an Accident at Mar 91 Lightning Strike Incident

On Wednesday evening March 91 Benne and August Land stood by a wire gate after placing calves in a pasture. A sudden West cloud produced lightning that struck a nearby tree, knocking the boys to the ground. A farm wagon under the tree was damaged. the boys were unhurt and do not wish to repeat the experience.

Benne August Land

Texas Amusement Co Brings Vaudeville Boxing to Fredericksburg

Texas Amusement Co erects tents at Fredericksburg market place creating a sizable venue. Vaudeville shows entertain nightly with boxing and wrestling in a large tent. Walter Klaerner challenged a professional for a three round exhibition and performed well alongside a lady boxer. Company stays through the week offering amusement value for visitors.

Texas Amusement Co Fredericksburg Market Place Walter Klaerner Klaerner

Tuesday Fire Alarm Reports Narrow Escape at Ransleben Property

Fire bell sounded at 3 p m Tuesday when a blaze broke out at Max Ransleben’s in the town’s south. Mr Ransleben contained the fire before the fire department arrived as the rock building likely prevented a larger disaster. The incident followed by a Buick Co delivery report listing several touring cars roadsters and a one ton GMC truck to local buyers.

Max Ransleben

Don’t Plant Half and Half Cotton Warns Houston Rep

A Houston wholesale representative warned editors that planting Half and Half Cotton in Gillespie County could depress the local cotton market. He said the variety has a very short staple and when mixed with other cotton lowers the value of entire lots, risking bad repute and widespread losses for the region’s cotton trade.

Houston Gillespie County

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Regional Events

Miss Velma Keese enjoyed a pleasant weekend in San Antonio with relatives. Local officials and residents traveled to attend a Masonic reunion and conduct county business. Barns burned in the east county raise fire origin questions amid frequent rural losses. The highway bid process saw all bids rejected while Hayden ranch drilling continues.

Velma Keese San Antonio

Birthday Party Honoring Miss Elsie Schoenewolf

Miss Clara Maier and Miss Cora Petermann hosted a birthday party for Miss Elsie Schoenewolf featuring a High five among five tables, cake and ice cream, and prizes. Guests included Mr. Willie Petermann and many others with a festive guest list.

Clara Maier Cora Petermann Elsie Schoenewolf Willie Petermann Eugene Schmidt Irene Barkier Maude Smith Verdie Kettner Tally Peeper Myrtle Mathiesen Vere Schoenewolf Estella Kettner Erna Teimann Messrs Aegon Braccutham Erwin Dechert Emil Blanchard Felix Gold Robin Klingelhoefer James Skinner Rueben Jordan Bealy Mathiesen

Message from Hugo O Heffter Seeks Co E Members

Mrs Amalia Riley received a 1920 postcard from Villa Heffter near Leipzig dated Feb 20 asking for newspapers and inquiring who remains of old Company E. She asks remaining Co B E members to reply.

Amalia Riley Villa Heffter Leipzig Germany Hugo O. Heffter

Standard Weights Set for Butter Milk and Bread in Texas

Judge J. T. Estill receives state order from F. C. Weinert defining sale units for butter milk and bread. Butter standards restrict packages to four, eight, or sixteen ounce sizes. Milk units establish half gallon quart pint half pint and gill. Bread units fix loaves at 16 24 32 and 48 ounces.

F. C. Weinert Texas J. T. Estill Estill

Joseph Bros Hire Mr Arnold Ellebracht for Kansas City Work

Joseph Bros engage Mr. Arnold Ellebracht who has spent several years in Kansas City in his present occupation.

Joseph Bros Arnold Ellebracht Ellebracht Kansas City

Egg shipments break records as markets buy fast

Mrs. Amalia Riley visits her son Alfred who is recovering from injuries after a fall from a horse. Knopp & Metzger shipped two carloads to Northern markets and Schneider's Produce Co. shipped two carloads to San Antonio, all bought in a short span.

Amalia Riley Alfred Knopp & Metzger Schneider’s Produce Co San Antonio

Friedrichsburg-Loge Installs Ostrow as President

Jno Ostrow installed last Sunday as President of Friedrichsburg-Loge No ALO Bhs to succeed Robert Penniger. Aug Hahn transferred from Stonewall-Loge to Friedrichsburg-Loge. Attendees include Louis Hirsch and son Edgar Mrs R M Johnson and son Hirschie from San Antonio Mrs Saul Loeffler Mr and Mrs Louis Wissemann and Mr and Mrs Dan Kothmann from Mason County. Max Ransleben reports good Llano fishing with over a hundred pounds caught.

Jno. Ostrow Robert Penniger Aug Hahn Stonewall-Loge Friedrichsburg-Loge Paul Durst Louis Hirsch Edgar Herm Hirsch R. M. Johnson Hirschie San Antonio Saul Loeffler Louis Wissemann Dan Kothmann Mason County Max Ransleben Llano

Jennings arrive from Burkburnett and local election results

Mr E H Jennings a driller with Thousand Islands Oil Co on Haydn ranch arrived from Burkburnett. Frede ricksburg Independent School District elected Aug Cameron Max Schoenewolf and K S Klett with Joe Stein withdrawn. Frank Petermann Co bought 52 head of 3 and 4 year old steers from Mason County rancher Rothmann.

E. H. Jennings Burkburnett Mr. Jennings Thousand Islands Oil Co Haydn Ranch Fredericksburg Aug. Cameron Max Schoenewolf K. 5. Klett Joe Stein Frank Petermann & Co Son Rothmann Mason County

Louis Kott & Company Reports Car Deliveries and Local News

Louis Kott & Company lists deliveries of touring cars to Hermann Hohenberger Joe Heep E A Gerhard G G Pehl Hal Crenwelge Henry Kordziker Henry Mayer John Metzger Wim Leyendecker Louis Nott roadsters to Robert Nabers Peter Knopp a basis to Henry Moekendorf and a coupe to Emil Gerhard. Miss Ruby Riley at the University of Texas underwent appendectomy at Seaton Infirmary with her mother and grandmother by her side. She is recovering well and will return to her studies. Mr and Mrs Robert Jenschke their son Otto and Mr and Mrs Alfred Jenschke with children traveled to Bandera to visit Christ and Hugo Jenschke families. Small grain prospers in Bandera County but Kendall County oats were largely killed by insects.

Louis Kott & Company Hermann Hohenberger Joe Heep E. A. Gerhard G. G. Pehl Hal Crenwelge Henry Kordziker Henry Mayer John Metzger Wim. Leyendecker Louis Nott Robert Nabers Peter Knopp Henry Moekendorf Emil Gerhard Ruby Riley University of Texas Se‘on Alf. Riley Amalia Riley Ruby Robert Jenschke Otto Alfred Jenschke Bandera Christ Hugo Jenschke Kendall County

Texas and Louisiana Quarantined Debate Before Board

Washington April 6 Texas led the hearing before the Federal Horticultural Board on a proposed quarantine of Texas and Louisiana due to pink bollworm damage. Large delegations from both states attended to protest a statewide action while the board weighed the advisability of restrictions.

Washington, D. C Texas Federal Horticultural Board Louisiana

Red Cross reports severe malnutrition among Vienna children

American Red Cross tests 187000 Viennese schoolchildren aged 6 to 14 finding 180000 undernourished and 97000 badly frail. Mortality is alarmingly high as epidemics sweep the country aiding 600000 poor and 200000 middle class. 93 carloads of clothing and food sent for Vienna distribution. Local agencies assist in distribution.

American Red Cross Vienna Red Cross

France occupies Rhine Territory amid Allied tensions

Paris reports the United States protest to France over the Rhine occupation of Frank fort and other German cities. UK officials in London and Paris discuss the move as the ambassadorial conference in Paris handles the issue with no cabinet action yet.

Paris United States France Frankfort Wallace Miller Lord Derby London Lord Curzon Rhine Lloyd George Wales Winston Spencer Churchill

Japanese Occupy Vladivostok After Fierce Fighting

The Japanese have forcibly occupied Vladivostok after intense fighting that toppled the local social revolutionist government. The Vladivostok government seeks an apology and an allied commission probe, risking clash with the Russian Soviet Republic, per State Department dispatches from the American consulate.

Washington, D. C Vladivostok State Department Focal Vladivostock Commiasslon Vladivostock

South Dakota Republican Primary Counts Released

Secretary of State figures from 60 of 64 counties show Wood leading with 29 967 votes, Lowden 25 548, Johnson 25 657, Poindexter 1 107. Democratic tallies were not released.

Sioux Falls SL. D Pierre Wood Lowden Johnson Poindexter

Women’s Auxiliary Art Exhibit Opens with Strong Attendance

The Wo mens Auxiliary opened its art exhibit Thursday evening drawing good attendance. Organizers praise the works as the very best and urge the public to see the display supporting a worthy cause.

Women’s Auxiliary

Lost Cameo Pin Near Klaerner's Hall Thursday Night

A cameo pin was lost on Thursday night on the way home from Klaer ner's Hall. A reward is offered for its return.

Klaerner

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. J. Brandes Attorney-At-La Vital Statistics Obirth Henry Roos John Kiehne John Rausch Anna Jung Fredericksburg Buick Co Wim. Hohmann Henry W. Klein H. K. McDowell A. Robinson Walter Weber Oscar Krauskopf Ad. Gold Max Beckmann G. Ki. Peden Wm. Dietel Toby Willm Mr. Dietel the Publishing Co Co. Supt Kneese Luekenbach of Boerne Mrs August Cameron Laura Wolfe Max Joseph Hugo Borgfelt Converse Mrs. J. Ostrow Karl Heinz San Antono Wm. Mease Henke & Hirsch Ernst Lange High Way Hayden Ranch J. E. Worley John Gardner Stonewall Mary Winkelmann John Ostrow Rev. Kluge of Doss Gillespie County Hills Dora Baumann Austin Ottilie Baumann Kerrville Dora Althaus Ers W. J. Schroeder W. J. Mitchell Davilight Store Wilbur C. Treadwell Gold Building the Loan & Abstract Company R. G. Striegler American Red Cross News South Dakota Annette Fredericksburg Publishing Company
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