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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
9
The Loan and Abstract Company led by manager R G Striegler offers abstracts of title, fire insurance, land title examination, and loan investigations. Located at Gold Building in Fredericksburg Texas with services branded as sigmas Abstracts of Title.
Near Harper stockmen report drought not as severe as earlier, goats thriving and families visiting in town. Weddings, elections, and civic notices fill the week with nominations, promotions, and plans for precinct updates as residents travel from Kerrville to Antonio and San Antonio for work and study.
Five more young men from Gillespie County have been called to the colors in a special draft. Henry Koch left in August to report at Camp Mabry, and the following will leave on August 8 to report at Camp Cody, New Mexico: Hilmar Albert Wahrmund, Herman Lindig, Adolph August Land, Eddy Edwin Baumann. The men are well known locally with many relatives who wish them well.
The first bale of cotton for 1945 from Gillespie County was brought to the city by Joe Segner. It weighed 590 pounds and sold to Juenke and Schoenewolf at 27 cents per pound, totaling 159.80 dollars. The bale was grown near Stonewall and ginned at Eckgrt's gin in Stonewall.
Anyone not receiving their receipt by August 1 should notify the secretary. Each member gets one Red Cross button. a replacement costs five cents if lost or damaged. The letter from Division Headquarters, St. Louis, notes materials arrived aside from knitting yarn. Helpers urged to come to the grooms on Monday and Thursday to obtain materials or sew. Donations acknowledged from Order Eastern Star ten dollars and St. Rosa Society ten dollars.
The United States Nurse Reserve recruiting campaign opens in Gillespie County with a station at Mrs. Victor Keidel’s home. Mrs. Mattie Lambert and other local aides assist. Enrollment runs through local offices, with training possible in civilian or army services. Eligible volunteers are healthy women ages 19 to 35. Contact Mrs. Reigel and aides in Fredericksburg or Cain City for details.
An unusual program by the Concordia singing club and ladies plus Boy Scouts at Peters Opera House features vocal and instrumental music and Uncle Sam tableaux. Proceeds benefit Gillespie War Savings Stamps drive and the local Red Cross chapter. Attendees receive a War Savings Stamp with admission.
The Holy Ghost church will dedicate a service flag honoring 60 members with the colors. The ceremony follows Sunday morning service, with the church decor heightened for the occasion and led by Rev. M. O. Puhl.
Special notice announces sale of household goods including dining room furniture beds rockers stoves and a fine piano. Conducted by Mrs J D Payne to settle an estate, inviting inquiries from prospective buyers.
Officers and members of Mountain Grove No 606 Woodmen Circle of Fredericksburg hosted an unveiling at Harper on Sunday for the grave monument of Mrs Huma Barker. The Fredericksburg delegation included Mesdames Striegler Lambe Kolmeier Dietz Nagel Jordan Schmidt Klaerner Moursand Durst Bierschwale Hennersdart and Messrs Striegler Kolmeier McFarland Dietz. R G Striegler delivered the eulogy as relatives and Harper residents attended the ceremony recalling the deceased.
The local fire company answered a late Saturday fire alarm in a southern city residence of Lourgé Gardner. The blaze started in bedding and was quickly contained thanks to prompt neighbor intervention, preventing a potentially serious fire.
Square Deal Realty Co led by H R Hohenberger and Arthur Keller lists transfers in past two weeks. Waldemar Klier sells 236 acres near Stonewall to Alt Pahl. Albert Walter sells house and two lots in Fredericksburg to Henry Kircbhott. Felix Hardt sells 31 acres near Stonewall to Otto Kolmeier. Felix Hardt sells house and 23 acres in Fredericksburg to Alvin Anderegg. Sak
The Democratic Primary held Saturday saw only twelve of twenty-one precincts vote. Key races were governor and the 16th district congressman, with interest also in State Senator and District Attorney. Complete returns show Ferguson and Hudspeth leading in several contests. Mr. Moursand named county chairman. Official counts may alter some results. Wante d: second hand sacks hides bottles junk Henry Maier at R Maier & Sons corner 00-
A buyer offers to pay 45 cents per 100 pounds for a carload of old iron junk within the next 30 days, or 40 cents per 100 in smaller quantities. The ad seeks sellers able to supply bulk loads promptly.
Tom Lee son of Ira W. and spouse of Eckert died in a San Antonio sanitarium after a skull fracture from bathing at Medina Lake. A. and M. College graduate and former rural demonstrator for some tin, he was 22. Body shipped to Eckert for burial with funeral at 4 p.m. Thursday. friends from Fredericksburg attended. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Secretary Baker reveals General Pershing asked for immediate shipment of a large number of De Haviland planes to France after earlier reports of sharp criticism. More than 400 had already been sent. Baker defends aviation progress as improvements come rapidly. Senate Military Club Committee begins investigation with Wright Field officers examined behind closed doors.
The Ways and Means Committee adopted a gasoline tax of two cents per gallon paid by producers and an automobile excise tax paid by car owners. The auto tax ranges from 10 to 140 dollars based on car value, with trucks following the same scale and motorcycles at 5 dollars yearly. A likely used car dealer tax is mentioned. Estimated revenue: gasoline 40 to 45 million and auto tax at least 125 million.
A westbound express car on a Chesapeak and Ohio train through Charlottesville is robbed by an unidentified white man who bound and gagged the express messenger. Early reports say the robber escaped with at least $25,000 in valuables.
Fort Worth July 31 aviator William Vance TM Weir aged 23 was killed when his plane went into a spin from 1500 feet at Carruthers Field. He was the son of William A. Weir of Gadsden Alabama and had attended ground school at Austin before arriving in Fort Worth in late June. He was close to receiving his commission.
In London a July 31 conference heard the Marquis of Lansdowne invoke a new policy critical of allied delays in stating war aims. He calls for discussion of terms and argues his pacifist stance will gain wide publicity in central powers nations. Earl Beauchamp presided with Buckmaster and other pacifists present.
On the Aisne Marne front near Seringes Americans repelled German advances last night and today. The German line is said to be yielding in places while American positions hold on a slightly advanced line. In town fighting, two American companies enveloped a German force, killing or capturing all. High explosives and gas shells were used by the Germans. Air activity increased with an American observer attacked by eight enemy aircraft but escaping.
Classified notice seeking feeder hogs from 60 pounds up. Payment 8 to 18 cents per pound depending on grade and condition. Contact R. Maier & Sons at their corner location.
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