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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
1
The Loan & Abstract Company headed by manager R G Striegler offers abstracts of title and fire insurance. They examine land titles and investigate loans serving the Gold Building area in Fredericksburg Texas.
Fredericksburg locals share visits from San Antonio Austin and Gillespie County, with many traveling to see relatives and attend fairs. Notable movements include Julia, principal of Dericksburg High School, visiting for a Teacher's Institute, and Carl Fritz undergoing surgery in San Antonio. Local stockmen report good conditions and rain, while drought relief efforts and water projects persist.
Aug. 30 reports from Southwestern Division outline yarn for soldiers garments and a push to recruit 5,000 more workers by January. In Missouri and nearby states, July shipments to soldiers, refugees, and hospitals totaled over 11.6 million surgical dressings and 400k hospital supplies, with extensive volunteer work by St Louis and Gillespie County groups, plus school auxiliaries.
Dr. Werblun the optician will be at the Nimitz Hotel on September 4 and 5 providing eye examinations and frame fittings to guests. Contact details not provided.
Land for sale near Doss offering 576 acres of improved property with two dwelling sets, two barns, two wells on windmills, seven acres cultivated and additional tillable land. Price 17000 cash or 17500 with half cash and the rest on time. Leonard Passmore
A splendid illustration of what children can do was shown Tuesday afternoon at the Red Cross Sewing Room where all the garments made by the juniors of the Public School were presented.
Mrs Felix Eckert nee Anna Baumann died in a San Antonio hospital on Monday after typhoid fever treatment. Her home was Pleasanton Texas where she lived with husband and children. The body was moved to Fredericksburg for burial with Rev Konza ck officiating Wednesday afternoon. She was 32 and survived by husband, three daughters, parents, brothers, a sister and two sisters.
Mr. Jacob Fries of Gillespie County dies at 83 after paralysis. Survivors include his wife and four children, with funeral at Eckert conducted by Rev. Joe Garrett. Ivo Wiemers-Hahn and Miss Erna Louise Hahan wed at the Methodist-Episcopal Church South, with a wedding dinner and honeymoon planned to San Antonio and Cherokee. Wiemers to teach at Cherokee College.
Mr Carl B L Ransleben is laid up after a fall Tuesday night on the pavement in front of his home. He sustained two broken ribs on his left side and must take things slow until healing. We wish him a speedy recovery. Koenig's Garage credits a slogan about tires versus shoes.
The Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense calls for increased participation in all roles including food conservation and public outreach. The Gillespie County Unit asks residents to join and attend the next Courthouse meeting Wednesday at five to pledge membership and conduct important business.
Prolonged drought ends as three days of rain bring relief across Gillespie County with showers in Tivydale Harper Morris Ranch Stonewall Cain City Luckenbach Willow City Eckert and Crabapple. Heavy rain along Palo Alto ends a historic drought, boosting winter pasturage and delighting stockmen and farmers across the region.
About 200 residents attended a play and song night in Court House park organized by the Child Welfare Committee of the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense. Attendees saluted the flag and sang the National Anthem and plantation songs. Harry Schwarz directed the music with Meta Boehm on piano. a string trio including Monroe Wahl Hugo Walter and Fred Kleck performed. Boy Scouts demonstrated their wake. A repeat event will be arranged soon with details announced in the papers.
The Schmidt family expresses sincere thanks to all who helped during the long illness and death of Mr. Jacob Fries. They especially thank Eckert villagers for digging the grave Rev Joe Garret for the funeral service and all who contributed flowers placed on the grave. Sincerely Max Schmidt and Family.
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