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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1924
Page
1
Early Thursday the house of Mrs. Gus Schumann caught fire and burned fiercely until discovered. Both Dick and Harry were at home and contained the blaze before major damage. The fire started between the roof and ceiling but was extinguished with no harm done.
In a small gathering Miss Cora Itz and Mr Emil Lehne pledged matrimony in a simple service at the Evangelical Church with Rev Karl Konzack officiating. The Juvenile Choir sang Wagner's wedding march as the couple walked to the altar, and a reception followed at the bride’s parents' home. Notables included Elna Durst Lilly Itz Erwin Itz and Christian Lehne as attendants. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Louis Lehne. Other local items note residents’ travels and community improvements including a new residence for Weston Luckenbach, a Gillespie County shooting contest, a free public swimming pool in the Pedernales, and birthday and visiting news from area families.
With two weeks to go the Gillespie County Fair readies grounds fences and track while music and ball games are arranged. Governor Neff may attend opening on the 22nd with Austin Chamber planning a 500-strong barbecue visit. Concessions fetched 643 dollars at auction and private sales will fill remaining stalls. Special prizes include a LeDix Junior Visor for the oldest Ford-driving couple and a sack of Ford Ammonium Sulphate for best farm exhibit. Three-day event urged for crowds.
Last Saturday Mrs. Joe Stein entertained many friends with an elaborate party. After hours of card playing guests were treated to sumptu ous refreshments.
Fifty nine Texas counties competed in the state poultry contest at A&M College last week. Gillespie County led by Mildred Duderstadt and Estella Schlaudt won the silver trophy donated by Lone Star Poultry Journal with 599 points. Duderstadt placed third overall and Schlaudt fifth. White Leghorns Rhode Island Reds and White Wyandottes judged. Gillespie County also excelled in stock judging and grain, with Lubbock and Dawson County winning their respective contests. A list of county attendees and participants from Gillespie County is included, along with upcoming Morris Ranch Community Fair on August 13 and a planned butcher shop opening after remodel of Rudolph saloon.
A crew of carpenters is busy erecting a modern bungalow for Mr Edw Immel near Stonewall, reflecting ongoing residential construction in the area and highlighting local housing activity.
After a several days visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Ostrow returned from San Antonio last Monday.
A preview describes one of the season’s best sequences of race horses at the Gillespie County Fair. The event will feature calf mugging, rodeo stunts, music and many attractions for visitors on August 22 23 and beyond.
Miss Nettie Seelig and Mr. Harry Schumann quietly wed at the bride’s mother's home with County Judge Herman Usener performing the ceremony. Attendants included Mrs. Helen Grona and Gustav Schumann. The couple planned a honeymoon to regions unknown and will reside in San Antonio where the groom works at St. Mary’s College. Local notes mention visitors and upcoming weddings, with Retail Merchants Association meeting and new members Sehanduna & Reichenan.
Misses Rosie and Louise Knopp left for Del Vailey to spend two weeks visiting relatives. A Saturday night meeting at the courthouse will elect a delegate to the La Folette convention in Waco. Senator McGregor of Austin will give an address supporting Mrs Ferguson.
Wednesday morning Mrs Ed Ruegner was bitten by a copperhead snake while picking grapes. Medical attention immediately improved and prevented serious consequences.
Post Master Arno Wahrmund of Eagle Lake travels with his family to visit relatives and friends in Fredericksburg and surrounding county areas, stopping at local homes and community gatherings during the trip.
Mr Victor Roth and family of New Braunfels are visitors in our burg.
Wilbur Treadwell, optician, will be in his Fredericksburg office in the Gold Building on Monday, August 11. Residents may schedule eye care consultations or eyewear fittings during the visit.
After a brief illness, Mrs Pauline Immel a longtime pioneer woman of the county died Wednesday August 6 at age 80 years and 22 days. Funeral services were held in the city and at the Lutheran cemetery in Albert where she was laid to rest Friday with Reverend Paul Leonard officiating.
Gillespie County Fair Association officers depart next Tuesday at five o'clock for San Saba to attend the annual County Fair. San Saba is known for a fine fair and this year promises to be better. Our ball club will play during the four fair days and hundreds from the county will likely attend. Directors invite San Saba County residents and all fair attendees to join the Gillespie Fair August 22 23 and 24. Mr Max Beekmann has returned from a business trip to San Antonio.
Mr D E Colb of San Antonio was among business visitors in our town last Tuesday, joining local merchants and residents in several meetings to discuss trade and investment.
In this issue the readers learn that R B Moore is a candidate for the office of Commissioner of Precinct No 2. Mrs Nathila Schroeder has returned from a vacation trip to southern points.
M J Abby of Austin inspected the Fredericksburg Nursery owned by Ludwig Vorauer and declared it free from pests and diseases. The finding covers insects and other threats to plant stock.
Miss Ellie Gaubatz returned home to San Antonio Sunday after spending her vacation with Miss Meta Juenke at Tivydale.
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Gus H Hartmann and children motored to San Antonio where they remained several days visiting relatives and friends and taking in Trades' Week.
Mrs. Erwin L. Woerner and her young son Lee Roy are spending several weeks in San Antonio visiting relatives and friends.
Kott's Garage defeated Rocky Hill 10 to 4 as Hitzfeld struck out seven and Schmidtzenky nine. Kott's 13 hits to Rocky Hill's 6, with errors 1 and 4. Umpires Goehmann and Kubhlmann. Including this, Kott's has won 2 of 3 from Rocky Hill. Next Sunday Kott's faces Meusebach at the Fair Grounds.
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