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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
1
Local notices report Felix Stehling visiting from radio service in Texas, F. M. Burton and daughters in for Nimita Hotel stay, Henry Ellebracht named candidate for Gillespie County Commissioner, Chas. Jordan moves to Llano for granite yard work, and multiple socials and travel notes featuring families, nurses, veterans, and town merchants in Fredericksburg and nearby areas.
Dr Werblin is staying at the Nimitz Hotel now and will remain in Fredericksburg through August 20 inclusive. Call on him. Also ask about the Michelin Universal Tread Casing.
The Concordia Singing Club and individuals contribute to the chapter with Miss Wanda Rahe donating 5.00 B. BF. Sifford 0.25, Mrs. Alex Arbelger 0.01, and the club’s share from Aug 3 entertainment totaling 45.20. The chapter gratefully records these contributions and thanks the supporters.
A Sunday picnic at the Wm. McDougall place honored Miss Gertrude Crossmuck of Houston and Miss Francis Walker of Lu ling. Ladies brought baskets whose contents delighted the attendees, including Gertrude Grassmuck, Margaret Schwarz, Elise Schwarz, Dora Arhelger, Eric Arhelger, Marguerite Burgdorf, Clara Molberg, Alvin Stehling, Henry Molberg, Hubert Molberg, Alfred Cameron, and Dewey Loveall.
Robt Lee reports Alfonse and Leroy Cauley are improving after a Kansas auto collision with a freight train two weeks ago. Alfonse is up and about. Leroy faced severe injuries with near fatal concerns earlier. One car occupant died. two others survived with minor bruises. Mr Cauley remained with the boys and was not in the crash. Also noting the move of Mr H Goldschmidt’s family to San Antonio, leaving Fredericksburg after years of local friendship.
Real estate transfers reported as consummated include Alvin Anderegg selling 360 acres at Bankersmith to Felix Hardt, G. and H. Hagelstein of San Antonio selling a Fredericksburg lot and two story house to Willie Wendell, Felix Hardt selling a Fredericksburg house and two lots to Alvin Anderegg, and a $10,000 cattle deal between G. Hagelstein of San Antonio and Willie Wendell of Mason.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending Aug 10 1918 listed by name Miss Arvie Ellis A W Peter mann Mrs J C Crosby Julio Castillo Carlos Rendon Louis Rendon Emilia Perez Pradegi Palacio Bitar Nelasquez. If uncalled by Aug 24 1918 they go to the Division of Dead Letters Washington DC.
Notice proclaims all young men in Gillespie County who turned 21 since June 5 must register with the Local Board of Exemption on August 24, 1918, at the Fredericksburg office. By order of the Local Exemption Board, UU A New Home Factory. Mrs H H Hofmann of Bankersmith praised the publishing staff with canned tomatoes from his model farm. The piece describes Hofmann’s small cannery, future plans for peaches and pears, and local endorsement amidst a rambling account of a regional convention and Fredericksburg delegates attending.
A church service will be held at the Alviso location with Rev F A Bracher pastor delivering a sermon about treasure. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this olde time gathering and participate in the worship and fellowship with the congregation.
The Willow City Epworth League reports strong turnout and three new members Miss Eva Kirk Logan Young and Martin Althaus. Next Sunday features a devotional at 5 pm followed by a program on the chief purpose of the League and various readings songs and readings by league members.
Two representatives of the Southern Rice Growers Association spent several days in Fredericksburg this week recruiting laborers to work in rice fields at Dayton. Crop failures here due to drought have driven workers to the lower country where farm labor is in demand and wages are reasonably good.
A member of the Women Council of Defense urged the public to remove hats during the National Anthem in public displays. The note notes visitors in other cities forget this etiquette, and Gillespie County citizens should show loyalty by standing with bared heads when the Star Spangled Banner is played or sung.
Statement shows receipts from door sales 155.50 and expenditures totaling 188.60 including moving piano 1.00 stamps 86.50 orchestra 10.00 advertisements and programs 11.10. Balance 45.20 turned over to Red Cross. Private Robert P. Knopp assisting with insurance applications. Gillespie County boys assigned to 7th Company 20th Battalion 165th Division enjoying army life and rations.
Since August 15 all residents must obtain Sugar and Flour Cards. Cards available at every store or the Food Administration office. Hugo Kallenberg serves as Food Administrator for Gillespie County.
Obituary for Thomas Nugent Lee born September 29 1895 Eckert Texas who died July 30 1918 from injuries in Medina Lake He graduated from A and M College at twenty and served Medina County Demonstration Agent His death led to funeral services conducted by Woodmen Odd Fellows and the Presbyterian church with interment in Eckert Cemetery He leaves a father mother three brothers and three sisters and was a member of the Presbyterian church at Hondo and active in Sunday school
The Fredericksburg Independent School District School Board invites bids from banks or bankers to serve as depository of district funds through the best interest bids on average daily balances. Bids due September 1, 1918. Aug Cameron, Secretary. Fredericksburg Texas. You half-sole your shoes why not recreate Enig's Garage.
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