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.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
1
Attorney F J Brandes listed as occupant of Room 11 Gold Building in a brief legal directory style notice. No further details provided.
Vital statistics record shows marriage licences issued to Willie Haun and Mrs Fancy Miller Pauly Escamillo and Miss Cathrina Gonzales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joseph Bros engage Mr. Arnold Ellebracht who has spent several years in Kansas City in his present occupation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A cameo pin was lost on Thursday night on the way home from Klaer ner's Hall. A reward is offered for its return.
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