Awards at Gillespie County Fair highlight strong exhibitions
The 41st Gillespie County Fair drew good crowds despite rain on the final day. Luckenbach led with 1169 points earning $100, Doss 1144 points $75, Rocky Hill 1121 points $60, and Palo Alto 1119 points $50. Awards cover beef cattle, registered Herefords, Aberdeen Angus, Jerseys, and other classes with multiple firsts and ribbons. Continued on page 4.
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Gillespie County
Luckenbach
Doss
Rocky Hill
Palo Alto
San Antonio man injures himself in wagon gun accident
M. T. Mitchell of San Antonio, visiting at the Manning home on Morris Ranch, accidentally shot himself with a shotgun. The No. 6 load wounded his neck as the gun slipped while helping a son into a wagon. Dr. Keidel treated him and he is reported improving at the hospital.
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M. T. Mitchell
San Antonio
Manning
Morris Ranch
Mitchell
District Court Dockets Report Mixed Civil and Criminal Actions
A district court list shows Er C Hansen v Lonea Pahl with a $1000 judgment at 6 percent interest and notice of appeal. Other cases include Lange v Lange damages. Riehtz v Klier foreclosure. Kleck v Kleck settled. State of Texas cases on unlawful liquor sales, pistols, embezzlement, theft, forgery, and a $500 recognizance. jurors report four indictments including burglary sodomy theft and forgery with final notes as of press time.
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Er. C. Hansen
Lonea Pahl
Court of Civil Appeals
4Th Supreme Dist
San Antonio
Ella Lange Et Ail
W. A. Lange
H. R. Riehtz
Egon Klier
Jessie Kleck Et al
Peter Kleck
State of Texas
C. C. Vann
Dra
Albert Klein
Bessie Leandra
Manley Haley
Texas of Texas
Osc
Brooks
A. A. Lanve
Joe Lee Welch
Vicente Garcia
Otto Oehler
Mosely Pate
Paul Stovall
Luth ern Church Epworth League to Celebrate 25th Year
Albert Texas hosts the 25th anniversary of the Lutheran Church Epworth League with open air services at 10am and 8pm and a Sunday program featuring Reverends Heinrich Lindenberg and Leonhard. Weber's Orchestra and the Albert male choir assist. all former members and friends are invited. Also, 500 leaguers from Gillespie Mason Llano counties met at Mason for their annual convention with varied programs and hospitality.
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Albert
Texas
Heinrich and
Lindenberg
Leonhard
Weber
Fredericksburg
Gillespie
Mason
Llano Counties
Hilda
Hoersterville
Art
Castell
Mason Leaguers
Filling Station Sold to Fredericksburg Buyer
Early this week the Henry Blum Filling Station transferred ownership to Edward Fritz of Fredericksburg. Blum thanks customers and hopes Fritz will receive the same patronage. An advertisement notes plans to open a tire shop soon.
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Henry Blum
Edward Fritz
Fredericksburg
Mrs Alvin Durst Undergoes Appendectomy at Local Hospital
Mrs Alvin Durst was operated on for appendicitis at the local hospital last Monday. The procedure went smoothly and she is reported in satisfactory condition.
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Alvin Durst
Wunderlich Family of Austin Visits City
Mr. Hilmar Wunderlich and his Austin family visited relatives and friends in the city during the early part of this week.
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Hilmar Wunderlich
Austin
Otto Probst
Mason
Sophia Stetting Returns to Galveston After Visit
After weeks with relatives in Fredericksburg, Miss Sophia Stetting returned to Galveston last Sunday.
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Fredericksburg
Miss Sophia Stetting
Galveston
Texas Prisoner Escape Case and Assault Trial Ongoing
The State of Texas vs N McLendon remains undecided on charges of aiding a prisoner to escape while the State of Texas vs Earl Haley is currently being tried on charges of assault with intent to murder.
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State of Texas
N. McLendon
Earl Haley
Dove Season Opens and Rules for Hunters
The dove shooting season begins Thursday September 1 for two months. Daily bag limit is 15 mourning and white wing doves, with a weekly limit of 45. No hunting from a vehicle. Out of county hunters need a license. Warning to protect quail and avoid shooting them for doves, as game wardens are watching.
Moritzs Visit Fredericksburg Relatives
Mr and Mrs Edmund Moritz of Austin visited relatives in Fredericksburg last Sunday during a weekend trip.
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Edmund Moritz
Austin
Fredericksburg
Miss Lilly Yeager Guest of Mrs Jen schke and Metzgers
Miss Lilly Yeager of San Antonio visits Mrs Jen schke and Mr and Mrs Fred Metzger as her hosts.
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Lilly Yeager
San Antonio
Jénschke
Fred. Metzger
Local Families Attend Con vention and Postwedding Visit
Mr and Mrs H C Maier and Mr and Mrs Hy Bullion stay in Brownwood for a Piggly Wiggly Convention. Mr and Mrs Joseph A Yeager return from their wedding trip and visit Mrs Yeager's mother and grandparents. They will reside at 411 Carson St San Antonio Tex. Mrs Yeager is Estella Jenschke.
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H. C. Maier
Hy Bullion
Brownwood
Joseph A. Yeager
Mrs. Yeager
Carson St
San Antonio, Tex
Prisoners Escape from Gillespie County Jail
Two prisoners escaped the local jail during the night by sawing bars and the pin securing the cell. Garcia, a Mexican theft suspect, remains at large. Mosely Pate, 11, accused of burglary and theft near Joseph Bros. Garage, is in custody but facing charges. Funeral details and local social notes accompany reports of a railroad worker’s death and town visitors.
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Garcia
Ernst Herbert, Sr
Mosely Pate
Joseph Bros
South Heights Bridge
Klaerner
Death of Gillespie County leader Fred Loudon
Fred Loudon former county judge postmaster and justice of the peace of Gillespie County died of heart failure at Fredericksburg on Sunday August 20. Funeral services were held by the Hermann Sons Lodge with burial in Greenwood cemetery. He was born in Levonia Russia and served in various military campaigns before migrating to Texas. Surviving relatives include three sons Ernst Eddie Walter and three daughters Mrs Weyrich Mrs Kennedy and Miss Annie Loudon along with fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was noted for loyalty and integrity in business and community service.
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Richard Gold
Gold
Texas
Maxwell
Gillespie County
San Antonio
U. S. Army
Alice Solan
Richard Ivy
Otto
Frank Gold
Alb
Koennecke
Inlaw
Fred. Loudon
Fredericksburg
Loudon
Hermann Son 'S Lodge
Greenwood
Herman Usener
Robert Penninger
Texas Freie Presse
John Ostrow
Levonia
Russia
F. Loudon
Nicholas
Kiva
Julia Brockmann
Ernst
Eagle Pass
Eddie
Galveston
Walter
Felix Weyrich
Erna Kennedy
Annie Loudon
Fred Loudon
Therr
Sons of
Hermann
G. C. G. V. Verein
Miss Caroline Enderlin Returns to San Antonio After Vacation
After spending her vacation in this city Miss Caroline Enderlin returned to San Antonio last week. She was noted by local residents for enjoying the sights and planning future visits to the area.
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Caroline Enderlin
San Antonio
Visitors to San Antonio Fair Named
A list of attendees from San Antonio includes Miss Bertha Schandua Otto Burrer Mr and Mrs Alex Molz berger Mr Ruben Cameron and family Hy Stieler Marvin and Gebhard Hitzfeld Oscar Metzger and Mr and Mrs Walter Peter.
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San Antonio
Bertha Schandua
Otto Burrer
Alex Molzberger
Ruben Cameron
Hy. Stieler
Marvin
Gebhard Hitzfeld
Oscar Metzger
Walter Peter
Mr Loudon Remembered For Complete, Unyielding Work Ethic
The obituary notes that Mr Loudon consistently finished every task, leaving nothing undone. Colleagues recall his constant drive in business and daily life, presenting a stern example for others to emulate and follow.
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Lindner Bros
Comfort
Elgin Rothmann
Wm. Roeder
Elgin Kothmann
Chester Bonn
Elgin Koth
Otto Crenwelge
J. G. McHeney
Alfred Sauer
Hilmar Henke Morris Ranch
Bull
District Court
Civil Docket
H. H. Sageriel
the Loan & Abstract CO
Priess Bldg
R. G. Striegler
A. P. C. Petsch
Lutheran Church Epworth League
Dove
Hugo A. Waltee
J. W. Yancey
W. H. Schaefer
Man
Boy
Lena Stein
Mr. Loudon
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel & Kallenberg
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Walter Petsch
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