Garland Greathouse obituary and funeral details
Garland Greathouse born April 25 1906 in Hays County near Dripping Springs died August 21 at Morris Ranch from injuries after a horse fell on him. Funeral services were at Willow City with Rev L Billings presiding. Survived by parents five brothers and two sisters and multiple relatives.
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Garland
Hays County
Dripping Springs
J. W. Greathouse
Gillespie County
Willow Citty
Morris Ranch
Morrs Ranch
Willow City
Rev. L. Billings
Fredericksburg
R. K. Heath
Austin
C. D. Greathouse
Corpus Christi
John W. Greathouse
Sandy
B. Greathouse
W. H. Greathouse
Celebration At Harper Grand Time Barbecue
Harper prepares a two day celebration on September 10 and 11 featuring goat roping cigar races broncho riding baseball games and other amusements for all ages. Local businessmen work to ensure a successful event expected to draw many visitors and celebrate in grand style.
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Harper
Seared Man Leaps From Plane Sparks Crash Report
An express headline claimed a man named Hugo Koenig leaped from a plane at about 40 feet, causing the pilot to lose control and the craft to dive and be damaged. Interviews with the aviator and Koenig describe a failed takeoff, a forced landing, a tree strike, and Koenig later taking a ride with no emergency care recorded. Local social notes follow with visits from San Antonio and Arkansas residents.
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S Express
Hugo Kenig
Koenig
Mr. Koenig
Tho
the Express
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Edw Gold at Willow City
Relatives and friends honored Mrs Edw Gold with a surprise party at the couple's Willow City home. Guests provided an abundance of refreshments to celebrate her 48th birthday anniversary.
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Edw. Gold
Willow City
Anni
Gillespie County Bonded Warehouse Elects New Board
At the annual stockholders meeting held at the courthouse, H. H. Sagebiel was named president and Otto Kramer vice president along with A. D. Stahl treasurer Ang Rabke John Kneese and Alfred P. C. Petsch as directors. The 1924-25 income was $2518.42 with expenses of $2251.66. The board plans improvements and storage fees were set at 35 cents per bale for the first 10 days and one cent per bale for each day beyond 10.
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Gillespie County
H. H. Sagebiel
Otto Kramer
A. D. Stahl
See.treas
Ang
Rabke
John Kneese
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Quarterly Conference Set by Methodist Church
The quarterly conference of the Methodist South church will be led by Rev. A. E. Reetor of San Antonio. German services are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday with a business session afterward. Saturday night at 7:15 there are services at Cain City, and Sunday regular services follow in Fredericksburg at 10:45 AM in German and 8:15 PM in English.
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The
Methodist (South) Church
A. E. Reetor
San Antonio
Cain City
Fredericksburg
Local visitors from California and Texas
Mrs. Ida Miller and her children of Alhambra California visit relatives and friends in Fredericksburg. Mr Rich Schmidt of San Antonio visited relatives and friends in the burg last Sunday.
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Ida Miller
Alhambra
Calif
Fredericksburg
Rich. Schmidt
San Antonio
Burg
Mrs Lina Broetzmann Guest at Sehmidt Residence
Mrs Lina Broetzmann of Wichita Falls is visiting Mr and Mrs Alb J Sehmidt as a guest in their home during a social visit and remains hosted for several days.
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Lina Broetzmann
Wichita Falls
Alb. J. Sehmidt
Luckenbach Family Visit Highlights Fredericksburg Visit
Mr. F. E. Luckenbach and his daughters of San Antonio visited relatives and friends in Fredericksburg last Sunday, sharing a warm, social excursion with local acquaintances.
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F. E. Luckenbach
Weather Summary Reveals Light Fredericksburg Rain
Fredericksburg recorded .15 inch of precipitation last Sunday while other county areas received much heavier rainfall. The uneven distribution suggests localized showers with contrasting totals across the region.
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Fredericksburg
Rahmsdorfs Visit Schmidts in Ourburg This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Frank Rahmsdorf of San Antonio spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alb Schmidt of our burg in a friendly social gathering.
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Frank Rahmsdorf
San Antonio
Alb. Schmidt
Our
Burg
Mr Ad Best Visits Fredericksburg This Week
Mr Ad Best of Karnes City visited relatives and friends in Fredericksburg during the early part of this week.
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Ad. Best
Karnes City
Fredericksburg
Arlitt Family Vacation Across Gillespie Llano Counties
Mr A Arlitt and family of Lewisville spent a week visiting relatives and friends in Gillespie and Llano Counties.
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Hugo Jensehke
Bandera
Fredericksburg
Mr. A. ©. Arlitt
Lewisville
Gillespie
Llano Counties
Miss Valeska Fritz Visits Miss Dora Knopp in San Antonio
Miss Valeska Fritz of San Antonio spent the weekend as a guest of her friend Miss Dora Knopp.
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Valeska Fritz
San Antonio
Dora Knopp
Henry Schmidt and family visit Fredericksburg fair
Mr. Henry Schmidt and family from San Antonio visited Fredericksburg during the fair. Miss Julia Knopp, nurse at P and S Hospital, was a guest at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Knopp.
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Henry Schmidt
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Julia Knopp
G. N
The
P. & S. Hospital
Mrs
Ed. Knopp
Business Visitor Mr Chas Martin Attends City Event
Mr Chas Martin, a business visitor, attended the city on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Klaerner and Mrs Edgar Klaerner were guests of local relatives and friends during the fair.
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Chas. Martin
Our City
Walter Klaerner
Edgar Klaerner
Fredericksburg Fair Draws Visitors From Across Region
Our 39th annual fair drew thousands from Fredericksburg and nearby towns. Austin boosters with 500 attendees led a Main Street parade. Sunday featured San Antonio and Brady Day with 50 cars hosting the Liza Jane Band boosting overall entertainment.
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Fredericksburg
Breuth
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Ben Hur Temple
Shrine
San Antonio
Brady
Liza Jane
Goat Donation Supports A. and M. College Instruction
C. L. Martin & Sons donated a $300 goat to A. and M. College to aid instruction for attending boys. The goat, winner of first prize in a field of nineteen at Gillespie County Fair, boosted the ranchers’ string of blue ribbons noted by judges SC. Evans and Chas. Real.
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C. L. Martin & Sons
A. and M. College
Gillespie County
Mr. Martin and Sons
Menard
Texas
SC. Evans
Chas. Real
Krauskopf Visits Home Folks This Sunday
Krauskopf visited his hometown last Sunday to reconnect with family and friends, sharing updates on personal plans and future activities.
Local families host visitors over weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kraus of San Antonio spent the week end with Mr and Mrs John Schmidtzen Sky and other relatives of this city. Miss Rosalie Klein, who has been in San Antonio for some time is visiting with her parents Luekenbach.
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Hulda Dechert
San Antonio
Ed. Kraus
John Schmidtzensky
Rosalie Klein
Luekenbach
Local visitors enjoy Fredericksburg fair week
Alfred Schaefer and Rubin, and Victor Collis of San Antonio visited Fredericksburg during the fair. Mrs. Hermann Hoffmann underwent an appendicitis operation at the local hospital last Wednesday. George Schendel and family stayed with the Adolf Gold family, and Chas Sehlanke visited Nillie Engel’s home for several weeks.
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Alfred Schaefer
Rubin
Victor Collis
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Hermann Hoffmann
Chas. Sehlanke
Nillie Engel
San Antonio Guests Visit During Fair Days
Mr and Mrs J L Yarborough and children along with Mr and Mrs C Karger Miss Rebecka Braun schweig and Mr Monroe Har boreth of San Antonio were guests of Mrs Marie Loehte and daughters during the Fair days.
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J. L. Yarborough
C. Karger
Rebecka Braunschweig
Monroe Harborth
San Antonio
Marie C. Loehte
Crenwelge Barsch Tie Thek Holy Ghost Church Wedding
Thekla Barsch and Alvin A H Crenwelge wed at Holy Ghost church on Tuesday at 3 30 PM. Rev Baur officiated. Attendants Anna Crenwelge Nora Nielsen Max Behrends Henry Barsch and many friends attended a feast at the bridegroom’s home. The couple will reside on the Hugo Real Ranch near Kerrville.
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Holy Ghost Church
Thekla Barsch
Otto Barsch
Lueckenbach
Alvin A. H. Crenwelge
Louis Crenwelwelge
Fredericksburg
Baur
Anna Crenwelge
Nora Nielsen
Max Behrends
Henry Barsch
Lride
Hugo Real Ranch
Kerville
Stehling Bros Expand with New Braunfels Men’s Store
Stehling Bros purchase Edgar A. Schumann's Men's Furnishing Business in New Braunfels Texas. The store becomes a Stehling branch taking over September 1 with Max C. Stehling assuming local charge while Felix and Alvin stay with the home business. The expansion reflects the firm’s decade of growth and plans include major improvements to stock and fixtures.
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Stehling Bros
Edgar A. Schumann
New Braunfels
Texas
Max C. Stehling
Messrs
Felix
Alvin Stehling
Lutheran Missions Fest at Cave Creek in German
The annual Missions Fest of the Lutheran Church at Cave Creek will be held next Sunday August 380th with morning and afternoon services in German. Rev. Flachmeir Jr and Rev. H Gold will conduct the ceremonies. Everyone invited. Mr and Mrs Felix Weinheimer of Stonewall visited San Antonio to see Mrs Weinheimer's mother in Santa Rosa Hospital.
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Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
Flachmeir, Jr
H. Gold
Flachmeir
Felix Weinheimer
Stonewall
San Antonio
Weinheimer
Santa Rosa Hospital
Ford Coupe Stolen From Main Street During Dance
Louis Watt reports his Ford Coupe stolen from Main Street at Peter's Opera House after Edward Wott parked and entered the dancing. Sheriff Klaemer has not located the vehicle. A nearby car’s motometer was also taken from Otto Saenger’s vehicle.
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Louis Watt
Peter’s Opera House
Edward Wott
Klaemer
Otto Saenger
Kott
List of Jurors and Local News Notes
Grand Jurors include E Bein Ernest Stahl E H Riley and others. Petit jurors for first and second weeks listed with many names. 600 Rev L Hoefer of Doss heads to Wymore Nebraska to make his future home. Arthur J Lochte of Kerrville visits Fair days with his mother and sisters.
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Petit
Rich Weinheimer
H. E. Wahrmund
Alex Henke
Frank Rischner
Willie Leyendecker
M. M. Lee
Hilmar Kott
J. L. Renick
Harry Reichenau
Arthur Lehlandt
J. L. Farris
Hy. Braeutigam
Wesley Franz
Felix Maier
Wm. J. Pape
Willie Metzger
Max Kuenemann
Alf Hennig
Bruno Doe
Rev. L. Hoefer
Doss
Wymore
Nebraska
Arthur J. Lochte
Kerrville
M. C. Lochte
Mrs Epp Visited San Antonio Friends Last Week
Mrs Anna Epp of San Antonio visited the home of Mr and Mrs Willie Hitzfeld in the latter part of last week, sharing time with family and friends during a brief stay.
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Anna
Epp
San Antonio
Willie Hitzfeld
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Garland Greathouse
Sunny Brook Meinscher
Gillespie County Fair
Mr. Rich. Ketchum
N. C
Hy. B. Earnest of
Rankin
W. J. Watkins
Arkansas
Hy. Maier
Elva
Marwhe
Bertha Maier
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Strieglwa
A.P.C
Bonded Warehouse Co
Our Fair
Pat
Krauskopf
George Schendel
Adolf Gold
Crenwelge - Barsch
Ford
E. Bein
Ernest Stahl
E. H. Riley
L. W. Brandon
Hugo Weinheimer
L. H. Krauskopf
Walter Pressler
Ernst Kneese
Chas. Kott
Chas. Welgehausen
Julius Feller
Reinhard Frantzen
Oswald Wendel
Felix Stehling
Clemens Kneese
Harry Schmidt
Felix Maurer
John Ketron
Felix Pfiester
Eug. Hohenberger
Alf. Kordzik
Alonzo Jung
Max Jacoby
Max Meurer
Ad. Becker
Edw. Fischer
Rubin Bernhard
Walter Bang
Max A. Kunz
Eric Juenke
Emil Jenschke
Alvin Oehler
Joe J. Klein
Herman Manor
E. E. Hahn
Alfred Mueller Helmuth Ottmers
Hy. Koenig
Felix W. Maier
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