McDougall Family Reunion Held at Klaerner Picnic Ground
The McDougall families gathered at Alfred Klaerner's picnic place for a reunion last Sunday with members William Alonzo and Alex McDougall and descendants of Tom McDougall, plus Albert Kott Alfred Klaerner Charles Jordan and Mrs Eugene Zeseh and their households. A barbecue feast followed the day’s program of speaking singing and music enjoyed by all.
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McDougall
Alfred Klaerner
William, Alonzo
Alex McDougall
Tom McDougall
Albert Kott
Charles Jordan
Eugene Zeseh
Mrs A M Usener 1865 63 dies after two weeks illness
Mrs Adolf Usener nee Sophie Marschall died at Fredericksburg Sunday at 2 p m after a brief illness. Born near Fredericksburg September 29 1865 she was 63 years 10 months 2 days old. She married Adolf Usener May 5 1882 and lived in Honey Creek before moving to Fredericksburg about fourteen years ago. Survived by five children ten grandchildren four sons in law one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at 4 30 p m with Rev Polster officiating and church choirs singing at the home and grave.
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Adolf Usener
Sophie Marschall
Fredericksburg
Honey Creek
Mr. Usener
Evan Petermann
Blanco County
Rudolf Petermann
Reinhold Tatsch
Gillespie County
A. E. Lewis
San Antonio
Henry Tatsch
Felix
Otto Edmund
Henry Marschall
Tsener
Polster
Holy Ghost Church
Evangelical Church
The
Local Social News and Fair Preparations Highlight Week
Mr Paul Weber returned from a business trip to San Antonio last Monday. Carpenters are busy constructing a ranch residence for Mr Aug Lott. Miss Adela Meckel left for San Antonio on Wednesday and will visit St Louis for several days. A crew is working on the fair grounds and race tracks. A larger number of race horses are expected at the fair than ever before.
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Paul Weber
San Antonio
Aug. Lott
Adela Meckel
St. Louis
Local donation funds memorial shaft for Amasa Clark at San Antonio cemetery
Amasa Clark, Texas pioneer who died at 101 near Bandera last year, is honored with a memorial shaft at the National Cemetery in San Antonio. Nagel Brothers of Fredericksburg donated a six foot granite boulder as the monument base. The project is led by the Pioneer Freighters Association with the United States Army and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lee Schmidt and Harry Spaeth attended a short course at College Station last week.
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National Cemetery
San Antonio
Amasa Clark
Texas
Bandera
Nagel Brothers
Fredericksburg
Pioneer Freighters Association
United States Army
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Altho
Berg Family Visit Noted in County
Mr Edward Berg and family of San Antonio are visiting relatives and friends in this county.
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Edward Berg
San Antonio
Mrs Norman Keller Party Visits Relatives in San Antonio
Mrs Norman Keller and her son returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in San Antonio. Miss Ella Metzger and Mr John Metzger attended the Trades Week convention in San Antonio earlier this week.
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Norman Keller
San Antonio
Ella
John Metzger
Trades Week
Local Social Roundup and Railway Plans Mentioned
Sunday visits in Del Valle and San Antonio guest mentions include Knopp Meckel Pape Jacoby Hauser and Duecker. The Neffendorf farm yielded petrified bones likely Mastodon, donated relics enlarge our relic department. Gulf and West Texas Railroad plans discussed with Wig Blanks noting six weeks before decision on Fredericksburg or Sonora route. directors to file application next week.
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M. Gerhardt
Erwin Neffendorf
Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
W. C. Blanks
San Angelo
The
Gulf and West Texas Railroad
Harper barbecue proves small town punch in Harper
Citizens of Harper hosted a grand barbecue last Thursday showing strong local cooperation among business people and residents. The event featured music baseball games rodeo dancing and ample barbecue meat. Proceeds from meat sales and concessions go to the Harper Chamber of Commerce to improve roads leaving Harper.
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Harper
Althe Harper
Harper Chamber of Commerce
Augusta Ballscheit dies in San Antonio at 78
Fredericksburg native Augusta Ballscheit, 78, longtime resident of Helotes and San Antonio, died Monday at the home of her daughter Mary Flathouse. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran with Rev. A. L. Wolff. interment at Helotes. She leaves seven children, 34 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and siblings in Jacksboro and Fredericksburg.
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Augusta Ballscheit
Fredericksburg
Mary Flathouse
Warren Street
San Antonio
Texas
A. L. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Helotes
Ballscheit
John Green
Minute Men
Texas Rangers
William Green
8. O. Callaghen
Jacksboro
Mathilde Parrot
Oil Painting Demonstration At H Kuenemann Store
Artist W G Wilson demonstrates transfer oil paintings from prints or photos at the H Kuenemann store. The event, with T V Rowe, runs several days. Wilson also offers ten oil painting lessons for 30 dollars with a satisfaction guarantee. Rowe presents a custom trailer home built on a Reo Six chassis for travel.
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H. Kuenemann
W. G. Wilson
Sherwin & Williams
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Kodak
T. V. Rowe
Rowe
Mr Rowe
Dr Fry and wife pass through on their way home
Dr. Fry formerly of this city and his wife were in the office Friday morning. They traveled from San Antonio to their home in Melvin.
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Dr. Fry
City
San Antonio
Melvin
Wunderlich and Kammlah Visit Relatives in Austin
Mr and Mrs Adolf Wunderlich and Mr Adolf Kammlah spent last weekend with relatives in Austin.
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Adolf Wunderlich
Adolf Kammlah
Austin
Death Notices Mrs Gowing of Oklahoma City
Mrs A Stork learns of the death of her sister Mrs S A Gowing of Oklahoma City. She leaves behind 3 sons, one brother B Markworth, and 8 sisters including Mrs A Stork Mrs Ad Weber and Mrs O Cominion along with many relatives and friends.
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A. Stork
S. A. Gowing
Oklahoma City
Gowing
B. Markworth
Ad Weber
O. Cominion
Two Drown in Llano River Near Mason
On Monday afternoon Opal Garrett a 19 year old daughter of Rev and Mrs C H Garrett of Mason and Celeste Beyer 24 an employee of the Commercial Bank of Mason were drowned in the Llano River. Beyer and Garrett went to bathe about 400 yards below the James River confluence. Three hours later their bodies were recovered from water at least 20 feet deep.
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Opal Garrett
C. H. Garrett
Mason
Celeste Beyer
S. P. Beyer
Llano River
Beyer
Commercial Bank of Mason
Miss Garrett
James River
Llano
Henke Kordzik Wedding At Holy Ghost Church
Miss Edna Henke and Mr. Walter Kordzik wed Tuesday evening at Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Polster officiating. The ceremony featured organ selections and a Lohengrin wedding march, followed by a reception at Nimitz Hotel and a brief wedding trip to Galveston and Corpus Christi. Existing notes mention Mr. Joe Stein and family leaving on a trip to Sweetwater.
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Edna Henke
Willie Henke, Jr
Walter Kordzik
Henry Kordzik
Holy Ghost Church
Polster
San Antonio
Harry Rusenberger
Lohengrin
Erna Mae Henke
Lilly Kordzik
Elizabeth Cordes
Gilbert Henke
Dora Henke
Edwar Kordzik
Nimitz
Joe Stein
Sweetwater
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Chas Fritz
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fritz last Saturday. Congratulations are extended to the family on the new arrival.
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Chas Fritz
Durst Couple Return From Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs Louis Durst returned from a week long visit to Galveston and Houston.
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Louis Durst
Galveston
Houston
Mrs Jensehke Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Mrs Jensehke was operated on for appendicitis on Friday of last week.
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John Jensehke
Fishing and Fitness Merge into Profitable Venture
A niche business blends recreational fishing with wellness offerings to attract enthusiasts and investors. The model emphasizes sustainable practices, guided trips, and merchandise pairing to maximize revenue streams. A growing community supports the concept across multiple regions.
Texans Vote Against Changes in State Constitution
Texas voters rejected all amendments in a four to one margin as the state prepares a full canvass on September 10 by the state election board. A partial Gillespie County tally suggested about 1,500 votes with roughly 50 in favor. The Associated Press counted results from 189 of 253 counties, 26 of which were complete.
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Texas
State Election Board
Atorney
Gillespie County
Ments
Associated Press
Lang and Lott Tie in Harper Catholic Ceremony
Miss Amalia Lang and Mr. Adolf Lott wed at Harper Catholic Church with Father Taradellas presiding. Attendants included Misses Margaret Loth Anita Klein and Messrs Alonzo Klein Frank Loth. A wedding dinner followed at the Lang home. The couple reside in Fredericksburg where the groom operates a barber shop. The Standard extends best wishes.
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Amalia Lang
Adolf Lott
Charles Lang
Loth
Fredericksburg
Standard
Geo Pehl Declared Completely Cured by Specialist
Mr. Geo Pehl, who has been under the care of a San Antonio specialist for several months, informs us that he is completely cured.
Correction to Schroeder Bros Hat Advertisement
The Wochenblatt and Standard wrongfully stated Stetson Hats in Schroeder Bros advertisement. The correct offer is four off on all Men’s Dress Straw Hats. This correction appears in the latest issue.
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Wochenblatt and Standard
Schroeder Bros
Family gathering and barbecue at Henry C. Durst farm home
A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the Henry C. Durst farm home last Sunday. Guests enjoyed appetizing barbecue for dinner and spent the afternoon playing cards and various games.
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Henry C. Durst
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A. M. Usener
Nagel Brothers of
Messrs
Lee Schmidt
Harry Spaeth
College Station
Edward Knopp
Anton Knopp
Adolf Meckel
Willie Pape
del Valle
Herman Jacobs
Ernst Jacoby
Jacob Hauser
Walter Duecker
Johnson City
W. M. Uhimimans
C. W. Bremelt
Dallas
Lee Cauley
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel & Kallenberg
the Loan & Abstract CO
Abstrac Rooms
Priess Bldg
R. G. Striegler
A. P. C. Petsch
Aug. Ballscheit
Ruben Bernhardt
Edgar Marshall
J. W. Yancey
Gentral Drug Go
W. H. Schaefer Mer
Henke - Kordzik
Loth - Lang
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Walter Petsch
H. H. Sageriel
Hugo A Walter
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