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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
1
In Gillespie County columns, Edgar Rothmann runs for constable in Justice Precinct No 1. Many locals travel for wool supplies, cattle sales, and family events. Rain, fires, and medical updates touch Crabapple, Cherry Spring, Llano, and Kerr counties as residents visit, trade, and bid farewell before Camp Travis deployment.
Palm Beach Kool Kloth and mohair suits for men and young men plus straw hats offered by Barrier-Maier Co. Also advertised are tire retreading by Gates-Half-Sales and Koenig's Garage and Blacksmith Shop.
The issue notes care in preventing contagious disease exposure in work rooms for surgical dressings and garments. It forbids workers with light infections from entry and prohibits making garments in houses with contagious disease. Donations totaling 31.00 are acknowledged from multiple donors including Mr R G Striegler and Lutheran League of Zions Church.
The Red Cross announces a national drive from May 20 to 27, 1918 to raise funds with Gillespie County allotted 8000.00 dollars. Seventy five percent goes to the U S Treasury secretary McAdoo and twenty five percent stays local for medical needs. Local committees and canvass plans are outlined with meetings at the Priess Building to organize branch managers and publicity, transportation, and estimates. Gillespie County is urged to contribute and match past Liberty Loan efforts.
Willow City businessmen F P Smith and H J Robinson visited Fredericksburg on Monday. A ranch house owned by Mr Smith burned about a month ago causing several hundred dollars in damage. Recent rains improved Willow City area conditions, aiding recovery after the blaze. Donations to the Red Cross are urged to support soldiers overseas.
Directors of the Fredericksburg Turnverein met Thursday night and elected delegates to the Associated Texas Clubs convention. The gathering will be held April 29 and 30 in Houston. Adolph Gold was elected delegate with Max F. Bier schwale as alternate.
Alvin L. Whitley and Else Schwarz were married at the bride's home with close relatives present. The couple, amid a romantic courtship, plan to reside at Paris Island USMC base after a service wedding officiated by Rev. Bracher. The note adds local farming optimism from Lueckenbach and Cain City.
A detailed account of Lieutenant Louis J Jordan's funeral in Fredericksburg with tributes from American and French officers. The ceremony included a cross-border honor guard, wreaths, and a note on Lt Jordan's popularity and gallantry. Liberty Day observances followed with flags displayed and local institutions closing.
Ww Horseshoeing a specialty, at List your property with E. C. Hansen real estate and loans Room 2 Priess building 15 tf
The latest patterns in spring dress goods in varied materials are on display. New dresses skirts waists and middies are shown for customers to view and select.
Cane seed and feed items offered by The Daylight Store and Barrier-Maier Co. Included are Fete ruta, Milo maize, Kaffir corn, and peanuts priced at 33. Shoppers could purchase all kinds of seed and feed blends from the pair of firms in a regional commerce listing.
Aug Cameron reports Gates Half-Sole tires priced at half and guaranteed puncture proof for 3500 miles.
A revised schedule effective April 25 shows the Fredericksburg train departing at 10 30 a m on weekdays and arriving at 4 p m with new connections at the Junction to both north and south bound S A P trains. The Sunday train timetable remains at 2 p m.
Peter Bonn longtime Gillespie county resident and prominent citizen died in Kerrville after a recent operation. He came to Texas from Germany with his parents in 1846 and lived with his children since his wife’s death. Surviving are Richard Adolf Louis Henry Albert Bonn and daughters A Walter Edward Ruegner and Emil Sechellhase. Funeral held at 4 pm Wednesday in Union Cemetery with Rev M O Puhl officiating and the Eeho singing club at the grave.
Eleven Gillespie County youths left Fredericksburg for Camp Travis to report for duty in the United States Army. A crowd of relatives gathered at the depot to wish them success as they head to serve under the Stars and Stripes. Nine named soldiers plus Leo J Blanchard, who volunteered, depart with two Blanco County escorts accompanying Rep Sam E Johnson and Austin Casparis of Johnson City.
A compact plea to repair or resole shoes prompts interest in Koenig's Garage and Blacksmithshop offering repair services. The note uses period voice and local ad tone to invite inquiries about boot and tire work.
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