Fredericksburg News In Town and Holidays Visit Highlights
Local residents and visitors attend gatherings and celebrations in Fredericksburg. Chester Pfiester and family return after weeks in Fredericksburg. many others, including Miss Katy Martin and Mrs. Armstrong, travel for holidays to and from Harper, Llano, San Antonio, and Brownwood. An auto accident on Main Street injures a Mexican boy. J. N. Moore sells property near Hye. Willys-Overland delegates attend a Texas convention in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hirsch
Dora Burgdorf
Gret
Burgdorf
Cora Gold
Benno Priester
Alvin ‘Ig
Felix Saenger
Medina
Pfiester
Lola Kyle Rogers
Merritt
Willow City
Fredericksburg
Chas, Wisemann
Dee R
Henry Fischer
Harper
Paul Durst
Katy Martin
Tillie Durst
Martin
Giddings
Alice Grobe
San Antonio
Anton Plint
Tonie Flint
Llano
Hoffmann
Carl Tatsch
Lessie Merritt
Center Point
O. Krauskopt
ch—Krauskopf
Gh & Eckhardt
J. N. Moore
Hye
KE. Hodges
Pearl Moore
Moore
Emil Eckhardt
Kurt Keidel
Hugo Eckhardt
Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland Co
Texas
Dustin Farnum in Davy Crockett Frontier Picture at Klaerner’s
Frontier life drama stars Dustin Farnum as Davy Crockett in a five act romance with Eleanor Vaughan. The film, praised in larger cities, screens at Klaerner’s opera house Wednesday night. See issue for full program and local reception.
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Frontier Picture Story
Klaerner
Opera House
Dustin Farnum
Davy Crockett
Texas
Eleanor Vaughan
Woodmen Circle Elects Officers in Mountain Grove No 606
Mountain Grove No 606 Woodmen Circle elected officers on Tuesday night. E H Riley past guardian and R G Striegsler guardian named atop the slate with Stella Schmidt advisor and Eda Evers clerk. Hettie Grote initiated into woodcraft. refreshments served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle
Mountain Grove No
E. H. Riley
R. G. Striegsler
Stella Schmidt
Eda Evers
Bertha Priess
Stella Klaerner
Alvina Gold
Inner-Sentinel
Meta Dietz
Outer-Sentinel
Louis Dietz
Mrs A F Gillespie Dies After Lingering Illness in Fredericksburg
Mrs A F Gillespie aged 55 died at her Fredericksburg home on a Saturday morning after several months of illness. A Montgomery Ala native, she married A F Gillespie in 1859 and is survived by her husband and a 17 year old son. Funeral was conducted by the Eastern Star with remarks by local speakers and burial at Union Cemetery.
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Arnold Kott
Fredericksburg
Edward Kott
Messrs
Louis, R. L
George Kott
Arthur Kott
California
John Kott
Masonic Lodge
Union Cemetery
Kott
A. F. Gillespie
Montgomery
Ala
Gillespie
A. FF
N. Ry
Eastern Star
Geo. E. Wright
Alfred Peiseh
A. R. Vetter
T. C. Lee
Gillespie County
San Marcos
Phinceville
Thrall
Texas
Henry Herbert
Gold
Sipenauie
Heinrich Blum
Max Blum
Johnnie Metzger
John Metzger
St. Edward’s College
Austin
Free and Accepted Masons
Andrew Moursand
Richard Klappenbech
State Bank
Johnson City
Chicago
Klappensbach
Cotton ginned in Gillespie County 1916 short by 3002 bales
Government cotton report shows 7021 bales ginned in Gillespie County up to December 1 1916, down from 10023 bales on the same date in 1915, a shortage of 3002 bales compared with last year.
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Gillespie County
Geo. KE
Ladies Boots at Burrebe-Mairer Sale
Boots offered in black vici patent greys browns and two tone black and white at sale prices. Includes lace and button styles invarious finishes aimed at women shoppers.
Schwethelm Habenicht wedding in Bankersmith
Miss Eva Habenicht daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolf Habenicht of Bankersmith wed Mr Chas Schwethelm of Comfort in a Monday morning ceremony at 10 o clock officiated by Rev M O Puhl. Attendants were Estella Habenicht Bertha Gold Edgar Hausfler and Bodo Habenicht. The couple will reside in Comfort.
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Schwethelm
Habenicht
Eva Habenicht
Rudolf Habenicht
Bankersmith
Chas
Comfort
M. O. Puhl
Estella Habenicht
Bertha Gold
Edgar Hausfler
Bodo Habenicht
Stahmann and Jacoby Wed in Stonewall Ceremony
Miss Olga Jacoby and Mr Albert Stahmann were married at the bride’s parents home in Stonewall on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Rev Lindenberg performed the ceremony. A wedding supper followed and the Liederkranz Singing Club of Stonewall provided songs enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stahmann—Jacoby
Olga Jacoby
Albert Stahmann
Stonewall
Lindenberg
Liederkranz
Public safety incident in Llano ties two men to domestic trouble
A serious public safety incident occurred Monday in Llano involving Bill Williams a notable stockman and Joe Bozarth who was arrested then released on bail. The dispute is described as domestic trouble with Bozarth recently divorced from Williams daughter.
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Llano
Llane
Bill Wiliams
Joe Bozarth
Bozarth
Christmas Tree Celebrations at M E Church South
English Sunday school members enjoyed a Christmas tree program on Friday night. A second tree and program will be arranged for the German Sunday school on Monday night next week. Candy gifts delighted the children and a special musical program reflected the holiday spirit.
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M. E. Church South
O. W. Elects Officers And Local News Notes
Columbus Camp No. 61 of the Woodmen elects officers for the year including L. H. Krauskopf as council commander and Otto Nagel as advisor lieutenant. Severe cold grips North Texas with temps down to 15 below zero. stock fed as grass runs scarce. Car sales announced by E. J. Koenig include Chalmers roadsters and Maxwell models to local buyers. Edith Krauskopf leaves for Brownwood for holidays with relatives. Fredericksburg High School students perform a Christmas program with grade trees, decorations, and recitations for parents. The Bull with the Pull QU-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W
Columbus Camp No. 61
L. H. Krauskopf
Otto Nagel
Otto R. Kiehne
Hy. J. Ochselerk
Walter Meckel
Chas Jordan
Arthur Nagel
Victor Keidel
A.B. Williamson
Conrad Jey
Oe Stein
Max J. Bierschwale
R.G. Striegler
Texas
E. J. Koenig
Alfred P. (. Petseh
Maxwell
Albert Weinheimer
Willie Staudt
Joe Besier
John J. Lewis
Willie Petermann
Edith Krauskopf
Brownwood
Sturdevant
Tractor touted as best farm workhorse sold to Krauskopf
An advertisement proclaims a tractor as the best ever made for farm use and capable of performing all farm tasks without a motor. It notes sale to Oscar Krauskopf for 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Krauskopf
Extra Specials on Misses and Children Coats at Low Prices
For the next ten days receive 30 to 40 coats for misses and children at 44 of regular prices. Misses serge dresses are one third off. Ladies pattern hats at discounted prices. Visit to save money and view selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge
Local Buyer Promises Top Prices for Cattle and Hogs
Advertises F. H. Petermann as a high paying market buyer for cattle and hogs. Claims to offer the best prices and invites green and dry hides to bring in. Mentions tallied payments and market emphasis with shorthand notations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Petermann
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R. G. Striegler
ALF
P. C. Petsch
the Loan & AssTract Company
Gold Building
H. G. T. Kowert
Joe Fiedler
E. W. Petermann
Fredericksburg Sausage Factory
Kolmeier & Klier
Chas.ee
San An
Friendg
Chester Krueger
Mr. and
Main Street
Jaenke & Schoenewelt
Josephine Burg
R. R. Treadwell
R. Maier & Son
Ira Kuykendall
Kerrville
Ko. Zenner
White Oark
Kuykendall
Edwards County
Bierschwabe & Crenwelge
Fort Worth
Sen Ex
Crouch—Krauskopf
F. E. Crouch
Irene Krauskopf
Belnap Christ Church
Ridout
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