Murder Trial of Walter Klein Begins in Burnet
Walter Klein stands trial in the 33d district court at Burnet for murder in the death of Deputy Sheriff Wm. Pape after a dance at Tivydale. The case moved from Fredericksburg after a hung jury, with 120 veniremen summoned and Judge J. H. McLean presiding. Prosecuting are Judge Alfred Petsch and District Attorney Hammond. witnesses for both sides testified as proceedings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Klein
Wm. Pape
Burnet
Fredericksburg
J. H. McLean
Alfred Petsch
Hammond
Klein
Pape
Tivydale
Pr. O. B. Witte
Ruby Hill
Eugene Klaerner
Joe McDonald
Sheriff Klaerner
August Lott
Chester Neffendorf
Walter Lorenz
Willie Juenke
Willie Friedrich
Willie Evers
Willie Meurer
Edwin Reed
Gillespie County Fair Board Attends South Texas Circuit Meet
Gillespie County Fair Association directors Max J. Bierschwabe Joe Stein E Al Riley and Norman Keller attended the South Texas Fair Circuit meeting in Boerne. The group reported a productive session planning 1929 fairs and were hosted by Boerne citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max J. Bierschwabe
Joe Stein
E. al. Riley
Norman Keller
Gillespie County Fair Association
Boerne
McFarland
Albert Kronkosky
Kronkosky
Boerne Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Max J. Bierschwale
E. H. Riley
San Antonio
Pearsall
Beeville
Wharton
Lockhart
Floresville
New Braunfels
Hondo
Harlingen
Victoria
Danials
Gonzales
L. J. Gregory
Geo. Kempen
Sewain
Sam Botts
Chas Trill
Pleasanton
Roy Gray
Gillespie County Fair
Fritz Ottmers Dies at 75 in Fredericksburg
Pioneer Cave Creek resident Fritz Ottmers died Thursday at four in Fredericksburg at age 75 years 9 days Funeral services set for Cave Creek Lutheran Church with Rev Flachmeier on Saturday at 1 pm procession from Ottmers home to Cave Creek Cemetery Interment in Cave Creek Cemetery Obituary to follow next week.
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Fritz Ottmers
Cave Creek
Fredericksburg
Cave Creek Lutheran Church
Wm. Flachmeier
Ceme
Frigidaire price cuts boost Christmas gift appeal
Kalispell Montana reader Anna Kienas notes snow and reads of Frigidaire price reductions up to $90. The letter links the cut to General Motors policy passing savings to customers and suggests Frigidaire as a smart Xmas gift from the local dealer Felix Maier.
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General Motors
Felix Maier
Buck narrowly missed as hunters stalk Hilldale ranch
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gold and Mr. and Mrs. T. Ferguson of San Antonio hunted on Hilldale ranch with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kraus. Ferguson says he missed a fine buck by a small margin blaming his new gun, while Gold claims the buck stood in front of Ferguson nearly jumping over him.
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A. R. Gold
T. Ferguson
San Antonio
Hilldale Ranch
Ed. Kraus
Ferguson
Gold
The Music Palace Opens In Fredericksburg Market
The Music Palace has taken over the stock of the Apert Electric Company and will operate at the same location selling Crosley Radios Brunswick Panatrope phonographs radios Crosley icyball and a non ice non electric refrigerator. Owners Oliver Kowert Alfred Duecker with Jack Stevens directing the radio and phonograph department. The Service Station formerly Ed Fritz has new owner Arthur Stehling and promises efficient speedy service.
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Music Palace
Apert Electric Company
Crossley
Brunswick
Radio and Phonograph
Ed. Fritz
Arthur Stehling
Arthur
Fredericksburg
Hahne Family Spends Wednesday in Austin
Mr. Felix Hahne and family pent Wednesday in Austin. Messrs. Ed Koerber and Charles Broemer of San Antonio spent several days at Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Hahne
Austin
Messrs
Ed, Koerber
Charles Broemer
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Mr Emil Bernhard Visited Relatives in Fredericksburg
Mr Emil Bernhard of Post visited relatives in Fredericksburg last Tuesday to reconnect with family and see community members during a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bernhard
Post
Fredericksburg
Kargers Visited Fredericksburg Last Saturday
Mr Ed Karger and family and Mrs Alvina Karger of Comfort were among visitors in Fredericksburg last Saturday.
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Ed. Karger
Alvina Karger
Comfort
Fredericksburg
Hopp Event Sponsored by Mountainers Club at Handy Stop
A and M College hosts the Hopp event sponsored by the Mountainers Club at Handy Stop on Saturday December 22.
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The
Mountainers Club
A. & M, College
Handy Stop
Daughter of Mr and Mrs Kramer suffers leg and knee cap fracture
In a car collision their daughter sustained a fracture of the leg and knee cap. She will require bed confinement for some time.
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Eddy Kramer
Witte Family Returns to Fredericksburg
After a three month stay in San Antonio Mrs. O B Witte and her children have returned home. Little Jack Witte, who was seriously ill for a long time, is now getting along fine.
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San Antonio
O. B. Witte
Fredericksburg
Jack Witte
Auto Hotel expands in San Antonio with large storage garage
A. B. Phelps, president of the A. B. C. Auto Livery, invites motorists to inspect the new Auto Hotel at 219 221 East Pecan, adjacent to the Elks Club and opposite the Blue Bonnet. The two story remodel adds 450 storage spaces, making it the region’s largest auto storage facility. The article then shifts to football coverage praising Fredericksburg and the Hill Billies, criticizing the district 17 championship decision and arguing for Fredericksburg or a tie, noting the disputed outcome and recommendations.
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Standard
A. B. Phelps
A. B. C. Auto Livery Company
San Antonio
East
Pecan Street
Elks Club
South Texas
Fredericksburg ulliBllies
Tivy High
Fredericksburg
Ozona
Kerrville
Mason
Lill Billies
Tivy
Schreiner
Klingelboefer
McDonald
Troy
Frederiecksburg
Hill Billies
Sonora
Menard
Cotton Report Shows U S Production Near 14 Million Bales
Monthly figures from Max Wahrmann show 1928 county cotton at 7,520 bales as of December 1. National estimates place United States production at 14,375,000 equivalent 480 pounds bales, with 1927 at 12,955,000 and acreage at 45,326,000 for 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Wahrmann
United States
Department of Agriculture
Census Bureau
Texas
Louis Melzberger Visits Relatives in San Antonio
Louis Melzberger traveled to San Antonio to visit relatives and friends, spending time with family and familiar faces during the trip.
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Louis Melzberger
San Antonio
Born to Mr and Mrs Willie Filter
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Willie Filter. Congratulations are extended to the family and to Mr and Mrs Robert Morison on their expected news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Filter
Robert Morison
Mrs August Jordan Celebrates 70th Birthday
Last Sunday Mrs. August Jordan celebrated her 70th birthday with relatives and friends in a joyful family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Jordan
Scouts Aid Santa charity packaging in Fredericksburg
Last Wednesday night local boy scouts joined the Trades Extension Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to prepare gift packages for Santa Claus to distribute on Saturday. The paper praises senior scouts and scout master Alfred Cameron and predicts many will become prominent Fredericksburg citizens.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Cameron
Fredericksburg
Christmas Seals Drive Expands Texas Tuberculosis Fight
The Texas Public Health Association distributed Christmas Seals for 1928 to fund its work and 23 local groups. Over 100 volunteers will sell seals statewide, with mail orders available. Dr. Z T Scott notes halves in TB deaths since the first campaign and targets ages 15 to 35 with continued clinic and school health work.
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Texas Public Health Association
Z. T
New Braunfels Man Visited Fredericksburg Last Sunday
Mr. Max Stehling of New Braunfels was among visitors in Fredericksburg last Sunday. Mrs. Hy. Grobe née Welgehau sen died after a lingering illness at Junction last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Stehling
New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
Hy. Grobe
Welgehausen
Junction
Business trip returns from San Antonio
Messrs. Paul Weber Otto Goeh mann Jr and Bodo Habenicht returned from a business trip to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Paul Weber
Otto Goehmann, Jr
Bodo Habenicht
San Antonio
Georgetown men pass through Fredericksburg from Mason County visit
Messrs A W Salure P Im hoff R S Beadner and Albert Sherman of Georgetown traveled via Fredericksburg on their way home after a visit in Mason County.
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Messrs
A. W. Salure
P. Imhoff
R. S. Beadner
Albert Sherman
Georgetown
Fredericksburg
Mason County
Daughters Wound From Glass Breakage
Last Tuesday the daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Koch cut her arm severely on broken glass. She required several stitches to close the wound and is doing nicely under the circumstances.
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Emil Koch
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Anna Kienas
Kalispell
Montan
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Abstra K. G. Striegler
Priess Edg
Bstract CO
Ss Insurance A. P. C
Cotton Report
Hugo A Walter
Gentral Drus Ge
H. Schaefer
Mer
Eastmann Kodaks and Films
Border
Fox Tone Pictures
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Walter Petsch
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