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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
1
Miss Lillian Peek lectured the High School girls and Auxiliary on Thursday afternoon, offering advice on proper school dress, simplicity, and good taste. In the evening she spoke on Household Efficiency at the courthouse, presenting model kitchen arrangements to save time. Cold weather reduced attendance, though benefit was hoped for.
Fredricksburg land notes sought by Gold Building offering purchase of land notes. No further details provided.
The Red Cross mailed 125 Christmas boxes to soldiers from Gillespie County stationed in camps. Donations ranged from 50 cents to $1 with many individuals named, totaling $75 sent to headquar ters for distribution. Also noted were Rotary and Belgian relief efforts, M A Woodmen officers elected, a December cotton report showing a large drop from the prior year, and the death of Mrs. Katharina Knopp with details on survivors and funeral rites.
Local and personal notes from Fredericksburg list visitors from Harper Menard and Antonio. Citizens Emil Welmeyer Willie Kiehner, Eddie Stein and family, and H. H. McFarland report building and relocation updates. A Christmas ball and a New Year event are announced while wooden street markers on Main Street are reinforced with a granite 1/2 ton marker to enforce road rules.
At a special Wednesday meeting the Chamber voted to raise 250 to aid War Activities Auxiliary. Funds go to National headquarters in Washington to improve social surroundings for soldiers at training camps in the state and overseas. Gillespie County has about 14 youths in training camps and donations may be sent through the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. office with donors named. Other matters were noted for discussion at the next regular meeting.
Miss Olga Hirsch and Mr Gaston Zander wed last Saturday at 8 oclock in the home of the bride’s brother Louis Hirsch in San Antonio The groom works with M Halit Bro in San Antonio They will reside there Mr and Mrs Zander are from Fredericksburg and are warmly congratulated Look Out For Fires warns holiday fireworks risk and urges parental care during Christmas season
Lambert's Sanitarium, operated by Miss Mattie B. Lambert, has been sold to Miss Adela Lindig of Stonewall. Lindig will assume management January 1 1918 and vows to uphold the institution's excellent reputation as a leading local sanitarium.
Sheriff Hermann Ochs traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday to serve as a witness in a court proceeding.
Mathilde Keidel Lodge elected its officers for the coming year. Mrs. C. L. Ransleben was named president, Mrs. Hy. Cordes vice president, Mrs. Wim. Marschall secretary, and Mrs. Oscar Krauskopf treasurer.
Mr Theodore Hohenberger of Grapetown died Monday evening after a short illness aged 65. Survived by wife and eight children Karl Edwin Helmuth Benno and four daughters. Also two brothers Robt and Wm Hohenberger. Funeral at Grapetown cemetery Wednesday by Sons of Hermann Fredericksburg. Robt Penniger read service. Banners from two shooting clubs carried to service. Mrs Schnelle's mixed choir sang. The bereaved family receives community sympathy.
At Mountain Grove No. 606 Woodmen Circle regular meeting Tuesday night officers for the ensuing year were elected. Elected were Mrs. R. G. Striegler past guardian, Miss Stella Klaer ner guardian, Miss Stella Schmidt adviser, Miss Edna Stein banker, Miss Bertha Priess chaplain, Miss Helen Schmidt attendant, Miss Martha Herbert assistant attendant, Miss Tillie Durst inner sentinel, Miss Meta Dietz outer sentinel, and Mrs. A. H. Welgehausen and Mrs. Louis Dietz managers. Installation planned at January meeting with impromptu luncheon for attendees. mtjo-
The church announces Christmas programs including the English Sunday School at 7 30 p m on Sunday December 23 and a German Christmas Sermon on Tuesday at 10 30 a m with the German Sunday School at 6 p m The public is invited Pastor A R Vetter delivers the message and leads the services.
The Fredericksburg High School teams travel to Boerne for season openers with girls winning 20 to 5 and boys triumphing 20 to 12 after a close first half. Camp Stanley Company A offer declined over expenses. Christmas box sent to Hilmar Schmidt at Great Lakes. School closes for holidays December 15, 1917, reopening January 2, 1918.
International News Service reports that Congress will reconvene after holidays with legislation aimed at solving the high cost of living and food problems. Both Senate and House actions are being planned as the session resumes.
Reported peace rumors outline terms including Alsace Lorraine voters choosing allegiance, an independent Poland under Austrian suzerainty, and a redefined Turkish Empire. Proposals call for Serbia to gain sea access, restoration of Serbia Romania and Montenegro frontiers, and German led schemes for regional borders.
Lloyd George outlines Allied aims demanding full restoration of invaded territories and complete compensation from Germany. He argues future peace requires dismantling Prussian militarism and a democratized German government, with colonial fate decided by an international peace congress and nonreturn of Turkish rule over Mesopotamia, Armenia, and Jerusalem.
The Associated Press reports in London that General Sarrail, head of allied forces at Saloniki, has been recalled. Athens dispatch via Reuters dated December 15 states General Guillemet will replace him as commander of the Macedonian forces. Also noted are notices urging good eating potatoes and preparations for cold January weather with fleeced underwear and rain gear offered at local stores.
Cold-pressed cotton seed, 50 tons, expected to arrive by January 1. For prices and details, contact 16 Riley. White Ivory Goods offers a large assortment of verre-fine items suitable for Christmas gifts at The Daylight Store.
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