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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
3
The text records a period from November 26 to December 10, 1925 during which gin production or consumption is ceased. It notes an exception for December 31st as the final gin day, implying a temporary restriction with a single future allowance.
Our office urges readers to visit and review the Gillespie County History books as demand is very strong and supplies are expected to sell out soon.
W. H. Stevens and Louis Stevens publish a strict notice forbidding hunting with guns and traps on their land. Trespassers will be prosecuted according to law. Alfred and Ernst Kramer referenced.
Albert Pape born August 9 1866 died November 25 1925 at his Harper home after a brief illness. He married Constance Marschall in 1886, later wed Paula Frantzen in 1925, and is survived by his mother Mrs Henry Pape of Menard, daughter Mrs Kk Bein, Mrs Oliver Roberts, Gilbert Pape, four sisters and a brother. He was a Woodmen Lodge member and cherished by family and friends. Frank M Floyd family attended the Fredericksburg show last week.
Mr and Mrs V A Cottle were business visitors in Fredericksburg Saturday Rev A L Barr spent the latter part of the week in Harper Mr Hugo Hopf is ill in a San Antonio sanatorium Hope he will recover Messrs Bob and Barney Ragland of Junction were here last Friday buying cows Miss Wanda Dacker of Kerrville was here visiting Mrs Fred Gammenthaler Mr and Mrs Roy Cottle were in Fredericksburg Monday Miss Mary Anderson spent Thanksgiving with homefolks at Junction Misses Gladys Bayley and Kathryn Eagan were in San Antonio last week Messrs Anderson Kensey and Swift Fairchild of Mason were visitors in Harper last Friday
Mrs. Frank Jones and mother-in-law Mrs. H. M Jones visited with relatives here in the latter part of last week. Harvey Cottle and children from Lockhart joined relatives, Cottle being N C Cottle’s nephew. Tolbert Huff Mann and wife from San Antonio visited Huffmann’s parents, Conrad and Mrs. Bier Schwab, for Thanksgiving. Liberty New of San Antonio stayed several days with the Nixons. Myrtle Nixon accompanied him home on Sunday. Geo Hagan and wife from San Antonio visited Jung family. Jung plans several days’ visit. Prof. C. E. Cole hosted guests including Dr J. P Worsham and Raymond Worsham of Barry, Texas, and J. N. Tinkle of Emhouse.
Jacob Cosper Jr and Rosa Bierschwale wed last Wednesday in Kerrville with close relatives present. The couple, daughter and son of local families, plan to reside in Kerrville and are praised by many friends for a long and happy future.
Last Saturday Miss Joe Net Rogers was thrown from a Ford roadster, struck her head on a rock, and cut a one inch gash. She is able to return to school this week.
Monday this week H. Fischer left Citizens Auto Co to take over Ed McDougall Merchandise store and Ed McDougall became manager at Citizens Auto Co. Both men advertise in the Harper section and are expected to succeed. Also noted are visits by Adolph Fritz and a Kerrville weekend visit by Miss Muldred Rogers. Louis Friedrich is noted for a ten point deer kill earlier in the week.
The family expresses gratitude to friends for love and kindness during Albert Pape’s illness and death. Special thanks go to Mr. and Mrs Sim Welsh Mr. and Mrs Fred Wedekind Mr H B Roberts Rev Wolf and Drs J Ob Birt and Witte. They also thank for floral offerings and note advertising value with a bonafide subscription list of 1750 and sworn circulation statements.
An old advertisement promises Blue Star Remedy for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims no staining and a pleasant odor. Sold by Central Drug Co.
The dairy cow thrives with dry clean quarters and liberal feeding. Cold dampness and harsh handling reduce milk production, while open air and protection from mud and wind improve profitability. Also includes a 1925 notice from Gillespie County Court about guardianship for minors Bennie Mund et al and related legal actions.
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