Epworth League Sessions Set for Fredericksburg Area
The Epworth leagues of Gillespie Mason and Llano Counties plan a two day meeting in Fredericksburg starting Tuesday at 8 PM at the M E Church South. Wednesday sessions run 9 AM to 8 PM at Klaerner Park Live Oak with multiple league programs and lectures including Dr O A Ullrich and Dr Phil Deschner.
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Epworth
Gillespie
Mason
Llano
Fredericksburg
M. E. Church South
Radetzky
Bohmfalk
Klaerner’s Park
Live Oak
Otto Keyser
Loyal Valley Epworth League
Castell Epworth League
Art
South
Epworth League
O. A. Ullrich
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Texas
First Bale of Gillespie County Cotton for 1928
The first bale of Gillespie County cotton for the 1928 season weighed 600 pounds and was raised by Alonzo Faught of the Doss Community as reported by Wm. Rosenbach on Thursday. Also noted are visits by Max Wertheim of Beaumont to Fredericksburg and several local family travels and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Wm. Rosenbach
Alonzo Faught
Doss
Otis Bowers Arrested on Forgery Charges by Sheriff Klaerner
Alfred Klaerner arrested Otis Bowers last Tuesday on three forgery counts. An examining trial Friday sent him to jail to await Grand Jury action. A warrant issued Monday led to a two day capture after weeks of county-wide pursuit.
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Alfred Klaerner
Otis Bowers
Bowers
Klaerner
Death of August Lorenz at 72 in Eckert Community
August Lorenz died at his home August 13 at 3 AM aged 72 years 6 months 1 day. Born Castell February 12 1856 he moved to Fredericksburg as a child and married Clara Herber in 1879. Survived by widow Clara and children Alfred Emil Frida Edwin Harry Selma Lorenz plus extended relatives. four children preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at four o'clock with Rev Flachmeier officiating. interment in city cemetery. Mr and Mrs Alfred Ruebsahm of Baytown visited Fredericksburg relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lorenz
Eckert
Castell
San Saba
Lorenz
Fredericksburg
Clara Herber
Fred Kirchhoff
San Antonio
Alfred
Emil
Frida
Edwin
Harry
Selma Lorenz
Edward
Flachmeier
Cave Creek
Mr Henry Reinbach Visits Stehling Bros in New Braunfels
Mr Henry Reinbach is spending the week with Stehling Bros of New Braunfels. He plans to tour local businesses and participate in community events during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Voelkel
Shelby
Brenham
Henry Reinbach
Stehling Bros of
New Braunfels
Knopp Family Visit Spans Week with Kin
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Knopp and daughter Beatrice spent a week visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knopp and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Weinheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Knopp
Beatrice
Wm. Knopp
Otto Weinheimer
Miss Erna Schmidtzensky Heads to Dallas for Convention
Miss Erna Schmidtzensky traveled to Dallas last Saturday to attend the Buyers Convention and Style Show. She will also select fall and winter goods for The Fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erna Schmidtzensky
Dallas
West Texas Chamber Motorcade Arrives in Fredericksburg
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce motorcade reached Fredericksburg on Tuesday at 4 00 PM and was warmly welcomed by the local chamber. A park reception with cake and refreshments followed, then a two thousand strong crowd enjoyed a Simmons Cowboy band concert and speeches by local and visiting officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Park
Simmons Cowboy Band
West Texas Organization
Col. Petsch
E. H. Riley
J. Stein and
Dallas
Bellis
Fort Worth
Robert Penick
Stamford
BE. H. Riley
Redericksburg
Fredericksburg
Mason, Brady
Brownwood
Local Residents Welcome Guests and Visitors
Mrs Wilson Herber spends two weeks with Mrs C Leyer of San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Felix Ressmann of Houston visit Mr Christian Ressmann and family. Miss Norma Kolmeier of Eckert underwent a tonsil operation. Mr Alb E Klett county clerk received hunting license supplies. Mary Jane and John Henry Klaerner visit grandmother Mrs John Klaerner in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs C E Rogers and son Earl of Wichita Falls visit Mrs Louis Priess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wilson Herber
C. Leyer
San Antonio
Felix Ressmann
Houston
Christian Ressmann
Alb .E. Klett
Mary Jane
John Henry Klaerner
John Klaerner
C. E. Rogers
Earl of
Wichita Falls
Louis Priess
Families Visit August Henke in Kerrville Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hirsch and son Eugene Ms Lena Weber Mr. and Mrs. Otto Evers and son Alonzo Mr. and Mrs. Richard Iienke Mrs. Ralph Gold Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kiehne Katy and Vera Reinbach spent Sunday with the August Henke family at Kerrville. Mr. Henke celebrated his birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirsch
Eugene
Lena Weber
Otto Evers
Alonzo
Richard Iienke
Ralph Gold
Charles Kiehne
Katy
Vera Reinbach
August Henke
Kerrville
Henke
En derle Announces Candidacy for Gillespie County Judge
The notice proclaims the candidacy of Mr. B. L. En derle for Gillespie County Judge in the upcoming November election.
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Kusenberger Near Fredericksburg
Mr. and Mrs Wm Kusenberger celebrated their fifty year union at Klaerner's Park three miles from Fredericksburg. The ceremony was by Rev Christian Koch at the old Vereinskirche. The couple, aged 73 and 74, hosted over a hundred guests from Menard Austin San Antonio and Boerne with a German poem, flowers, and a long banquet under pecan trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kusenberger
Klaerner’s Park
Fredericksburg
Pauline Koennecke
Christian Koch
Vereinskirche
Rusenberger
Rocky Hill
Menard
Austin
San Antonio
Boerne
Arthur Koerner
Holy Ghost Church
Leola Usener
Candidates Announce for Gil lespie Sheriff and County Judge
In this issue Mr. August M. Jung announces for sheriff of Gillespie County and Mr. B. L. finderle for County Judge. Both figures are well known and request support in the November election. The Tivydale community has erected a new school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August M. Jung
Gillespie County
B. L. Iinderle
Tivydale
Fredericksburg Visit By Klaerner Family
Mrs. John Klaerner and her son Edgar of San Antonio spent a few days in Fredericksburg earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klaerner
Edgar
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Central Drug Store Offers Five Pound Prize on Trades Day
Central Drug Store announces a five pound cash prize for Trades Day on September 8 1928. The name was omitted in the Trades Day advertisement due to an oversight.
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Central Drug Store
Beyer Family Visitation From San Antonio Report
Mr Louis Beyer and family and Mr Waldemar Beyer and family and Mrs Alfred Wunderlich visited with Mr and Mrs C L Beyer and other relatives of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Beyer
Waldemar Beyer
Alfred Wunderlich
C. L. Beyer
San Antonio
Gillespie County Fair Opens With Governor Moody to Speak
The Gillespie County Fair will open Friday with Gov. Dan Moody delivering the opening address at 11 o'clock. Organizers urge producers to bring quality exhibits especially poultry, offer free entry, cash prizes, and hire staff for fowl care. The three day event features polo, races, ball games, and the Donald McGregor Shows, with plans for large crowds and expanded racing purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Moody
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
John Stahl
Kraus Corner
Dan Moody
Liano
Travis Countes
West Texas Utilities Company
Abilene
American Legion
Austin
Giants
Boerne White Sox
Utilities
Pennant Oilers
Wimberly
Johnson City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mason Epworth League
Hilda Epworth
Art Epworth League
Hoersterville Epworth League
Phil Deschner
Blinn Memorial College
Klaerners Park
Max Wertheim
Beaumont
Hermann Lindig
Messrs
Max Reinbach
Henry Hirsch Jr
Colorado
Chester Saenger
Mrs. Nordman
Alfred Ruebsahm
Baytown
Attor
the Loan & Abstract CO
G. Striegler
Priess Bldg
A. P. C. Petsch
Fredericksburg, Texas
Norma Kolmeier
B. L. Enderle
Wilkes
Hy. Mogford
Harry Kusenberger
Eddie Kusenberger
Kusenberger
Mr. Kusenberger
Hugo A. Waltee
Donald-McGregor
Blanco, Kerr
Mason Counties
Gillespie Co
Chaefer
Eastmann” Kodaks
Border Fox Tone Pictures
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Walter Petsch
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