Local News Snippets From Fredericksburg and Vicinity
A collection of brief notes lists visits and events in Gillespie County. Attendees include Miss Lilly Priess funeral mourners from San Antonio, Mrs. H Maier visiting Marcos, and Oren Webb visiting relatives in Gillespie. Other items mention Nash truck deliveries, court attendance, holidays with relatives, and new STANDARD subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyd- Ochs
New Braunfels
Lilly Priess
Mr. Cauley
Dallas
Gillespie County
Mrs
Geo. Cauley
San Angelo
Bertram
Burnet County
Fredericksburg Chamber Dines at Schaefer's for Supper
Fredericksburg chamber members gathered at Schaefer's Restaurant for a cold weather business supper marking a successful first event. Major A P C Petsch was absent. Hugo Kallenberg presided with Mr B E Riley as toastmaster as Frank Vander Stucken and Harry Schwarz performed musically and discussed town interests. A committee to visit the Commissioners Court was formed to seek repainting of Courthouse Park fence and praise for the Schaefer’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Schaefer
Alfred Schaefer
A. P. C. Petsch
Beng
Hugo Kallenberg
BE. H. Riley
Max Stehling
J. T. Still
Gilles
Fredericksburg
Zincke
Alfred Felix Stebpie
Messrs
Augrobe
F. Brandes
Ling
Penniger
Frank Vander Stucken
Frank Val
W O W Elects Officers in Columbus Camp W O W
The Columbus Camp W O W held its officer election for 1620 naming Otto Nagel as Council Commander and Arthur Nagel as manager replacing Joe Stein. Other posts filled include Advisor Lieutenant a Watch Otto R Kiehne Clerk Adolph Mergenthaler Escort Ben McDougall Sentry Alfred Arhelger Watchman Wm Schnerr Physicians Keidel and Williamson. Installation set for January with a supper planned and a committee appointed to arrange it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Camp
Otto Nagel
Otto R. Kiehne
Adolph Mergenthaler
Ben McDougall
Alfred Arhelger
Wm. Schnerr
A. F. Moursand
Arthur Nagel
Messrs. Mergenthaler
W. Meckel
Joe Stein
Grobe-Petsch Wedding at Evangelical Church
Miss Hilda Petsch and Mr Edwin Grobe were married at 11 am on December 10 at the Evangelical Church with Rev Konzak officiating. Attendants included Meta Petsch Mary Feuge Hugo Eckhardt and Kir win Gold. The couple left for a coast honeymoon after a family dinner at the Petsch home. Grobe, son of Mr and Mrs William Grobe, served in France with the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grobe
Wm. Grobe
U. S. Army
France
Young Couple Plans City as Future Home
The young couple will make this city its future home. Congratulations.
Mozart Society Elects Officers and Donates to Germany
The Mozart Society held a November 29 meeting with a program of piano solos, duets, compositions, and descriptions. Officers for 1920 were elected: President Elsie Schoene wolfe, Vice-president Sylvia Ostrow, Secretary Max Wahnwund Jr, Treasurer Margaret Bracher, with Kuenemann and Welgehausen as others. The society donated £10 for the poor and suffering of Germany and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Society
Vera Schoenewoll
Paula Welnehausen
Margaret Bracher
Max Jr
Dora Weber
Margaret Maier
Albertine Koen- Wahrmundwecke
Juanita
Eisie Kolmeier
Sylvia Ostrow
Eicel Oehler
Elsie Schoenewolf
Max Wahnwund Jr
A Welgehausen
Paul — Wesley
Kuenemann
Germany
Austria
Estrayed mare colt offered reward for information
Estrayed seven months old dark brown mare or male colt with no branding from my place. A reward is offered for information leading to its discovery. Contact Joseph Hartmann by phone or other means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hartmann
Fifty New Members for School Auxiliary
The Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary hosted a Saturday bazaar and carnival at Sclaerner's Opera House drawing a large crowd. Prof Bates led a student program, Harry Schwarz sang, and the event raised 117 dollars toward a new schoolhouse as the Auxiliary added 50 new members to bolster finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Sclaerner
Bates
Harry Schwarz
Ladies the Auxiliary
Association
New
Reputa
Gillespie County Road Bonds Sold and Related News
Gillespie County Court approved road bonds sold to a San Antonio party for Road Improvement District No 1. $6,000 allocated to the Gillespie County School fund and £12,000 held for later disposal. Cement work contracts awarded to W J Dozier of Austin for drains and culverts on the Fredericksburg to Mason line. Dirt work bids rejected as too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Cour
San Antonio
Gillespie County School Fund
Fredericksburg
Mason County
W. J. Dozier
Austin
Local Auto Deliveries Recorded and Notable Texas Visit
Messrs Louis Kott and Company report deliveries of Ford Runabout to Dr J H B Peden Ford Sedan to Clemens Kneese Ford Touring Cars to Albert Dittmar and Chas Pressler Ford Truck to Wm Ebert and to A R Reese four wheel drive truck. Edwin Jordan of Junction City passed Fredericksburg after San Antonio undergoing appendectomy with wife and children visiting relatives. Wm Martin of Glessa Texas visits Clarence Martin at Stonewall ranch with parents over 50, four day journey amid rail trouble. wintering at Martins Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Louis Kott & Co
J. HB. Peden
Clemens Kneese
Albert Dittmar
Chas, Pressler
Wm. Ebert
Ford Uck
A. R. Reese
R. Edwin Jordan
Junction City
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Eewin Jordan
Junction
Semiberware Company
Ir. H. FB. Jordan
Wm. Martin
Ilessa
Texas
Clarence Martin
Stonewall
Martin
Mrr
Houy Durst Nuptials Celebrate Quiet Episco Church Ceremony
A large gathering attended the Thursday wedding of Miss Thekla Durst and Mr. Felix Houy at the Episco The Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Klemknecht. Afterward guests joined the couple at the Durst home for a lavish wedding dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Holly
Edward Durst
Treasurers Report for Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department
Treasurer's report lists opening balance of 2 10.62 on Nov 13 1919 with deposits and numerous paid out items including salaries gas rental and utilities. Ending balance shown as 140.82 on Nov 15 with hose cart sale deposit noted and total balance on hand 143.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eash
Joe Fiedler
Khamuilah
Maier
Shop Early for Christmas to Avoid Last Minute Rush
Advertisers urge readers to shop early to prevent disappointment and embarrassment. Merchants promise to assist customers, request patience with clerks, and emphasize spreading demand to avoid crowded stores during the holiday period.
Vital Statistics Births and Marriage Notices
List of marriages including Fred Nemky with Selma Kramer and Ben Schmidt with Meta Nettendorff. Births include a daughter to Emil Miller on December 6 and a son to Edmond Klein on October 27, a daughter to Edmund Meyer on December 3, and a son to Walter M Dougall on November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Nemky
Selma Kramer
Ben E. Schmidt
Meta Nettendorff
Walter Brehmer
Dora Schupp
Hugo
Lochte
Olga Hekhardt
Felix Holy
Thekla Durst
Edwin Grobe
Hilda Petseh
August Apelt
Selma Ellebracht
Emil Miller
Edmond Klein
Edmund Meyer
Walter M Dougall
Literary Society Program Noted by Local Reporter
On Friday December 5 the sixth and seventh grades presented a program including songs by the Columbia Society and Old Black Joe, a poem by Mr Klingelhoeter, a funny story by Margaret Maier, riddles by Alfred Roeder, and jokes by Lola Gold. The meeting adjourned afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia— Society
Henry Reinbach
Dora Weber
Margaret Maier
Alfred Roeder
Lola Gold
Mr. Klingelhoeter
Old Black Joe — Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred P. C. Petsoon
Fr. J. Brandes
Henry Exschlowing
Arthur
L. Bierschwales
Morris Ranch
L. Brandan
Kerrville
H. Maier
Marcos
Frank Webb
Oren Webb
San
Piccard
Mr. Max
New Jersey
Messrs. Hohmann & Stehling
Nash
H. Kuenemann
Messrs. M. A. and
Holmes Moss
Oxford
Major A. P
Petsch
Liano
W. Lindemann
Comfort
C. Meurer
John Lott
George Bierschwale
A. & M. College of Texas
Mrs. L. Bierschwale
JL. B. Miller
Mali & Bro
San Antois
Nimitz
Capt. Miller
Medericksburg
Gustave Gold
M. A. Moss
John Brinkroll
The
Standard
Frede Festival
Sprericksburg
Alfred Basse
Nimitz Hotel
Electric Light & Power Co
Vander Stucken
Cincinnati
Reading
New York
Boston
Sterling Bros
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Gold Building
Vol. Fire Department
Vital Statistics
Fredericksburg Light & Power Co
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