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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
1
Magnolia Petroleum Co has secured possession of the former Weber Bros property across from Otto Kolmei er’s Hardware Store and will erect a modern filling station in the near future.
George D. Barber, Secretary, writes he has met many members since July 11 but regrets not meeting all. He explains being busy with routine and fair matters, hopes to meet more after the fair, and invites members to visit the office, ask questions, and call for service. He emphasizes the Chamber of Commerce serves the interest of the greatest number.
Albert Kaderli and Dollie Turner were married Monday morning July 27 in Austin Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Turner of Bertram and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kaderli of Fredericksburg. He operates the bus line between Bertram and Austin. They will reside in Austin.
Mr. Max Metzger returns from Alamo City after Trades Day week. Henry Weinheimer and family plan a Panhandle trip, Henry Detjen and Cloudy Durst start to Wisconsin, Emil Heimann Sr. and family visit New Braunfels and San Antonio. An error in F Grienke & Son ad from last week lowered coffee price from 1.60 to 1.00 per can.
Mrs Max Stehling entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Laura Wallace of Mineral Wells. Mrs Otto Burgdorf won high score and Miss Viola Henke earned consolation. Attendees included Laura Wallace Viola Henke Dickey Krauskopf Leola Patton Lottie Stehling Helen Henke Roberta Bascom and several Mesdames Keidel Buredorf Ochs Detjen Priess Kusenberger Langerhans and others.
Miss Ruth Lewis and John Ira Kercheville were married on Saturday August 1 in the Bible Chair building in Austin Texas with Dr Frank J Jewett presiding. Ruth is the daughter of Mrs A E Lewis of Cherry Springs. Kercheville a San Antonio attorney. They will reside in San Antonio after August 17.
Rev Gam menthaler united in marriage Frank Goodale and Lorete Bird Tuesday at 10:30. The groom, son of E F Goodale, recently of Fredericksburg, now of Corpus Christi, and the bride, daughter of W G Bird of Cain City, are well known here. They plan a honeymoon in north Texas via Galveston and Corpus Christi and will reside in our city.
Mrs F Vander Stucken nee Mueller born August 6 1845 in Darmstadt Germany came to Texas in 1849 returned to Germany then 1855 settled New Braunfels. She died after strokes aged nearly 80 at 10 30 PM August 2 survived by two sons four stepdaughters two grandchildren and one sister. Burial was at 3 PM Tuesday with Rev K Konzack officiating.
County Agent advises poisoning army worms using Paris Green at one pound per acre mixed with two pounds flour. Apply by dusting machine or bag and pole, or shake from a flour sack. Avoid excessive contact to prevent cotton damage. Mr Emil Heimann has accepted a teaching post at New Braunfels.
Following discussions with Highway Engineer Nachtrab and Superintendent Sanders, Charles Lehne received orders to proceed with reconstructing the Mason Fredericksburg Highway. The dry period caused damage from heavy traffic, and retopping with crushed rock will restore the road to first class condition in the coming weeks.
Returning home after work Max Stehling found relatives and friends at his dining room table to celebrate his birthday. Mrs. Stehling hosted a chicken dinner with help from Laura Wallace of Mineral Wells. The group enjoyed cards in the living room and planned to repeat the gathering next year with thanks for the hospitality.
A Highway Department surveying crew maps a potential first class road from here through Llano San Saba and Comanche toward Fort Worth, to be named the Pecan Belt Highway.
Mrs Henry Franz Sr has returned from San Antonio where she had been under specialist care for several months.
Mr and Mrs Chas Herber and daughter Myrtle along with Mr Arthur Beyer and family visited relatives in San Antonio and daspameo presenting a family reunion style event with travel notes and greetings.
Mr. Alfons Jenschke departed Tuesday for Kansas City Missouri to attend the Sweeney Automotive and Electrical School.
Prof. C. W. Feuge returned from Austin after two months teaching at the University Summer Normal program.
Wells attends a social visit as a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Stehling.
Mrs Wm Habenicht entertained Needle Craft members Thursday afternoon. The regular program was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Arthur Heimann and Mrs Harry Schneider and daughter returned to Dallas after visiting relatives in our burg. Mrs Paul Albrecht and children of Houston and Mr E P Albrecht of Austin are visiting relatives and friends in our burg.
Mr. H M S Moehle one of the owners of Loeckhardt Post Register was a pleasant caller at our office last Friday.
Miss Emma Schmidt travels to Dallas this week to purchase a stock of full millinery for Schmidt Millinery. She plans to select hats and related goods to replenish the store's offerings in the coming season.
Mr Ewald Sehmidt was bitten on his right hand by an adder on Monday. Latest reports state he is out of danger and recovering.
Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Otto Braeutigam hosted a supper for their daughter Minnie visiting during her vacation. Thursday night friends also gave her a river supper. All reported a pleasant time.
Business men unable to attend San Antonio Trade Week can hear lectures via radio from WOAT San Antonio. W J Kane of Burroughs adds discusses decreasing capital increasing profit. Alvin E Dodd of the National Chamber of Commerce presents distribution topics and current competition. A death in Ft Worth is reported with burial in Bellevue.
Mr Hugo Koeppen born Fredericksburg left in 1889 for Denison Texas and attended a San Antonio convention. He visited Fredericksburg to see friends while working in Denison in plumbing and sheet metal.
Fredericksburg chamber committees travel to Austin for a State Railroad Commission hearing seeking rate reductions on feeds and seed. They push for designate Fredericksburg Kerrville road as a State highway and urge Star Route designation for the Fredericksburg Austin mail line to save about 150 dollars annually.
A free concert is scheduled next Saturday night at Court House Park performed by the Fredericksburg Concert Band. The program includes St Louis March Overture Criterion A Night in June Overture Call of Spring Fox trot Oh Katharina Overture Charms Fox Trot Are you Lonely American Patrol The Silver Glade Waltz and Electorate March. Mr Emil Wendel and daughter Elizabeth and Mrs Adolf Crenwelge visit Meyersville and nearby areas. Misses Franz Schoenewolf plan trips to New Braunfels San Antonio and other cities. The Hill Country Teacher Institute in Fredericksburg runs September 7 to 11 for teachers bound for Bandera Gillespie Kerr Kimble or Mason counties in 1925-26.
Officials announce the thirty-ninth Gillespie County Fair will feature improved amusements and athletic events. Horse races are expected to quicken, with the Fredericksburg Giants facing Comfort Kerrville and a Friday open game. The Fredericksburg Concert Band performs daily, a police clown is sought, rides include a merry mixer and hobby horse, and ads booster trips are planned to San Saba Comfort and Kerrville. About 20 000 people are expected over three days.
Miss Ellen Marie Decker passes through Fredericksburg on Tuesday en route to San Antonio to attend school at The Sisters of Incarnate Word. After completing studies she plans missionary work in India.
Thief took two and a half gallons of Texaco Lubricating Oil from Central Filling Station owned by Alfred Riley. The owner forgot to remove the advertising rack, leaving it outside when he closed Wednesday night. Long Henry comments that the thief likely needs the oil more.
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce George D. Barber received a phone message Thursday night that his father-in-law, long ill, was seriously ill. He left immediately for Ft. Worth.
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