Local social notes from Fredericksburg and nearby visits
A sequence of social updates from Fredericksburg highlights visits and travels. Mrs. Henke hosts a birthday gathering while Henry Ochs of New Braunfels visits. many residents attend the San Saba County Fair and visit relatives in San Antonio Kerrville and Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Henke
Otto Thiele
Seguin
San Saba
Fredericksburg Giants
A. P. ©. Petsch
T. J. Martin
Max Co. Stehling
Alvin Stehling
G. Yarborough
Walter Klaerner
Bertha Lott
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Miss Lott
John Lott
Helene Henke
Eugene Manglberger
Henke
Eugene Manegsberger
Agen Klaerner
Evi Sance
San
Herman Herbert Antonio
Maredericksburg
H. C. Maier
Messrs
Louis Kott & Co
Jacob Bockler
Dora
Margaret Burgdorf
August Burgdorf
Charles Schwethelm
Comfort
A. H. Welgehausen
New York
Martin Ingenhuett
Kurt Wahrmund
Elizabeth Gordon
Kerrville
F. W. Arbeiger
Carpenters
Gerhard
C. C. Rogers
Baby
T. J. Martin and Son
Corpus Christi
Anna Welk
J. Zahn
Else Zahn
Austin
Chas
Nimitz
Kaspar Melberg
Meberg
Murray
H Rw Franz
Franz
Henry Kordzik
Bites Nagel
Mordschmidt
R.J. Striegler
Max Martin
Mason
H. Goldschmidt
Penniger
Waring
Walter Fritz
Theological Seminary
Christian Fritz
Fritz
J. SN. Aston
Colcian
W. H. Mouth
Dallas
G. WN. Nullmeyer
Liana
I*rederick Opp
Liano
T T. Tolson
W. C. Klein
Gonzalso
F. J.O. Connor
Gonzales
J. B. Smith
J. MM. Kincard
la Antonio
T. 8. Parker and Wie
Gillespie County Sees Prosperity With Record Crops
Gillespie County reports its best crop years with oats and wheat fields visible along roadsides. Cattle graze near stubble while corn ripens and farmers expect a strong cotton season if dry weather continues. Green bollworm damage is not yet severe. Threshing accelerates as bumper yields reach markets. good wheat at 2.10 per bushel and oats at 60 cents.
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Gillespie County
Durham
Building Activity in Gillespie County Amid Lumber Costs
Stein & Son list new constructions including Wesley Geistweidt and Hilmar Schaetter dwellings and several barns. H Kylemann firm contracts for Ben Pkert and Elgy Kothmann dwellings and Ludwig Vorauer barn among others. Construction proceeds despite high lumber prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
IF. Stein & Son
Wesley Geistweidt
Hilmar Schaetter
Louis Bruns
Harry Wilke
Frank Knaupp
Euis Qoiary Oe Xtwelling
Ben Kothmann
Richard Heep
H. Kylemann
Ben Pkert
Elgy Kothmann
D. L. Aylerens
K. Fuhrmann
Hous Ludwig Vorauer
Delegation Leaves for Gillespie County Meeting
A group including Messrs. Max Biersel and Vander Stucken departed for San Angelo and San Angelo to join a Gulf Good Roads union gathering. The party aims to connect with the Puy event and attend the session held in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Max Biersel
Vander Stucken
Weet Loudon
San Angel
Gillespie County
Puy
Ound
Gulf Good Roads
U Ion
Real Estate Transfers and Rural Route Improvements
Real estate transfers include Peyuil Knopp selling 250 acres to B S Klett and Herm Schoenewolf selling 287 acres to Willie Wendel. Wendel then sold a house and lot at Frede rsburg to Schoenewollt. An association for Rural Route No 2 reports pasture improvements and new cattle guards for mail delivery, with a nine member committee overseeing work and costs around 191.11 with a small deficit of 8.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paity Co
H. R. Hohenberger
Peyuil Knopp
B.S. Klett
Herm
Schoenewolf
Willie Wendel
Fredersburg
Herm. Schoenewollt
Gerning
Morris
Rey
John Kneese
Week of Visitors at Fredericksburg Parks and Clubs
The Community Welfare Club of Fredericksburg plans a October Welcome Home for soldiers and marines. It seeks Chamber of Commerce support, park fund subscriptions, and new members to beautify Courthouse Park with tennis courts and lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthouse Park
Beg
Z. M. Hill
Harrington
Commissioners’ Court
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Riley
W. Keidel
M. Gerhard
M. Gerhard Was Appointed To ‘Circulate A List For Subscriptions To the Park Fund
Alston
Community Welfare Club
Fredericksburg
Courthouse
Union Cemetery
A. Zincke
O. Krauskopf
Good Ladies
Public Weighers for Gillespie County in Texas
Austin reports no public weighers in Gillespie County under a new law calling for a weighers in each of seven precincts. Existing weighers remain. vacancies to be filled within sixty days. Bonds of 2500 dollars required. weighers must be appointed, take oath, and report to Markets and Warehouses. The Public Weighers Association of Texas, led by Ed Marrast, plans a Dallas meeting Aug. 21 1919 and urges statewide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Secretary of State
Gillespie County
Commissioners Court
Public Weighers Association of
Ed. K. Marrast
Galveston
Department of Markets and Warehouses
Oriental Hotel
Dallas
P. O. Box
Capitol Station
Octogenarian Mrs. Crenwelge Celebrates 80th Birthday
Mrs G W Crenwelge marked her 80th birthday at the Crab Apple home of her son Willie with relatives from Comfort Llano Fredericksburg and Crab Apple gathering for a pleasant celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Crenwelge
Willie
W. L. Lurber
Comfort
Peter Ahrens
H. A. Holtzer
Llano
Adolph Crenwelge
Otto Kolmeier
Fredericksburg
Marriage License and Birth Reports from Gil Lespie County
Marriage license for Adolph 0. KKnevse and Miss Signe Striegler. Death of Jernhard Steh ling dated July 21, 1919. Birth notices include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ved Hitzfeld on Aug 9, twins to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Petri on June 15, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lorenz on July 25, a daughter to Mrs. J. M. Barker on June 26, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Sau Moore Jr on Aug 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph
Kknevse
Signe Striegler
Jernhard Stehling
Ved. Hitzfeld
Albert Petri
Edwin Lorenz
J. M. Barker
School Auxiliary to Run Restaurant at Fair Grounds
The School Auxiliary will operate a restaurant stand at the Fair Grounds during the upcoming fair. Members will manage the stand and sell light lunches coffee cake and sandwiches. Proceeds will benefit the school. Volunteers may contact Mrs E H Riley or Mrs F J Maier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Riley
F. J. Maier
Florence Ochs Honored With Surprise Party
Miss Florence Ochs was surprised with a classmates organized party last Tuesday night. Progressive games and several songs followed by cakes and refreshments. About twenty people attended and enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ochs
Commissioners Court Convenes Regular Session
Last Monday the Commissioners Court met for its regular session to discuss county matters and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
EK. C. Hansen
Alfred P. C. Petsch
R. G. Striegler
the Loan & Abstract Company
Redericksburg, Texas
the Ostrow
W. M. Williams
F. C. McNutt
Ralph Beyo
M. W. Miller
Dlouston
Ruth Miller
Houston
Regina Gibson
G. S. McElroy
BE. Graham
Ed. Ziumermann
S. A. Webb
Bishop
J. N. Brown
Daisy G. Brown
Alberta Aiken
B. BP. Jarrett
O. E. Burke
St. Louis
Dwight Book
W. F. Seymann
W. M. Morgan
A. M. McCarty
Eagle Lake
Lydia Jeitsch
Cathryna Beithebb
Donna ‘Rogran
C. M. Carpenter
Brownwood
Nimit
Wilbur C. Speciast
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