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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1926

Page

5

Notice of Probate for Gustav Koennecke Deceased

The state commands the sheriff to publish for ten days the notice in a Gillespie County newspaper. Theodore Koennecke requests probate of Gustav Koennecke's will and letters testamentary. The hearing is set for May 3 1926 at the Gillespie County Court House in Fredericksburg Texas. Interested parties may appear and contest.

Gillespie County Gillespie Texas Gustav Koennecke Theodore Koennecke Fredericksburg A. D Albert E. Klett Clerk County

Doan's Pills Touted For Backache Relief In Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg reader William Langerhans reports backache and kidney issues eased after using Doan's Pills from Heyland's Drug Store. He endorses the stimulant diuretic and notes relief from sharp pains and urinary discomfort. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers, Buffalo, N Y.

Doan Doan’s Fredericksburg Wm. Langerhans P. O Dean Heyland Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Tragedy Aboard Gulf of Venezuela In Port Arthur

A gasolene explosion aboard the tanker Gulf of Venezuela in Port Arthur Texas killed 27 sailors and injured 10, eight seriously. The blaze started in crew quarters as 85,000 barrels of gasoline were aboard, with two crew missing believed dead. Firefighters used chemical streams for two hours before the flames subsided, and morgue lines formed as relatives viewed the victims. Authorities could not determine the exact cause, considering gas buildup from a leak among other theories.

Port Arthur Tex Gulf of Venezuela Atlantic John Charlton Philadelphia Charlton Gulf Refining Company G. N. Bliss Marine Transportation Gulf Company Conrad Jackstead Frank Woods

Properly Prepared Wool Worth More Money

The USDA urges replacing binder twine with paper-wool twine to avoid wool contamination and higher hand labor costs. Proper care in feeding, storage, and handling boosts fleece value by reducing filings and lead paint branding, improving market appeal and competitiveness with foreign wools.

United States Department of Agriculture

Twister at Yoakum Causes Damage and Injuries

A Friday night windstorm in Yoakum lasting about 10 minutes caused hundreds of dollars in damage and injured at least one person. The twister split a roof from the SP roundhouse and force foreman's office, blew down overhead lines, caused two live-wire fires, and damaged farms fences windmills and a chicken house with poultry inside. Mrs. W. E. Starks suffered severe bruises when hit by debris at their home.

Yoakum SP Shops W. E. Starks

Exposure Kills Boy in Oil Field Search

Eight year old Emmet White died after six hours exposed to hail and rain while missing near Best Reagan county. About 300 oil field workers searched before his unconscious body was found at 9 25 last night three miles southeast of Best.

San Angelo Emmet White Reagan County Best

Child Killed by Pony in Locker Texas

Floyd Elvis Taylor, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosa Taylor, was dragged to death by a Shetland pony while riding for exercise at home in Locker Texas. The father turned away briefly and, upon returning, found the pony pitching with the younger child aboard. Floyd’s foot caught in the stirrup and the saddle turned, trampling him to death.

Locker Texas Floyd Elvis Rosa Taylor

Schroeder Bros Sells Men’s All Leather Shoes at Two Dollars

Local retailer Schroeder Brothers advertises men’s all leather work shoes for two dollars, offering durable footwear for workers and tradespeople. The ad highlights price as a flagship deal aimed at budget conscious shoppers.

Schroeder Bros

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