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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
1
Local notes report Tom Ratiff of near Enchanted Rock visiting and sharing stories amid quiet times. A Christmas ball drew Kerrville youth and guests while many residents, visiting kin, and stockmen enjoyed holidays across Fredericksburg and surrounding communities.
Gillespie County plans to raise funds for the War Camp Community Recreation Fund at 3.00 per man in training camps with a minimum $250 in Gillespie. Committees will solicit funds and forward to National Headquarters. First donation of 2.50 came from Arthur Brodbeck of Luckenbach.
Report from Brest-Litovsk says Germany accepts the Bolshevik proposal for a universal peace and will address all allied powers accordingly. The surprising development signals possible broad truce talks involving Russia and the Central Powers.
Ernst Herbert visits the city and reports Bear Creek, dry for months, now shows a clear stream. He notes the stream’s course remains the same and calls the sudden surface rise a remarkable natural feat.
Mrs Sophie Mears of Menard is spending the week with relatives and friends at Fredericksburg. Mrs Mary Hirsch left this week to spend several days with her daughters Hulda Hirsch Wittnebert and Gaston Zander. Mr and Mrs Er H Riley Bertha Nauwald and Dora Nauwald, Fredericksburg residents, are spending the holidays with Menard relatives. Miss Margaret Wahrmund of San Antonio arrived in Fredericksburg Tuesday and will remain until after friends.
Fifty tons of cold pressed cotton seed are due to arrive by January 1. For prices and details, contact Emil Rile at the mentioned address.
The wedding of Miss Pearl Fischer and Mr. Erwin Rausch occurred Monday at 4 30 at St Marys Rectory with Rev Father Gerlach officiating. Attendants included Miss Helen Schmidt, Miss Meta Juenke, Mr Edgar Hausler, and Mr Monroe Fischer. The couple will reside in San Antonio after New Year.
Klaerner defeated Carl Morris in two straight falls at Klaerner's opera house on Wednesday afternoon. Local rivals and friends watched as Klaerner dominated from start to finish and Morris showed signs of recent training decline. Klaerner now eyes tougher opponents, possibly an outsider challenger.
The piece reflects on Christmas 1917 in Gillespie County, noting general joy with pockets of hardship. It wishes readers a prosperous, peaceful 1918 and expresses gratitude for patronage while hoping for health and happiness at every fireside.
Richard Hennersdorf a Gillespie county native and longtime Fort Worth resident died in Fort Worth last Saturday at age 53 years 10 months and 22 days. His remains were sent to Fredericksburg for burial with funeral services held Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by a sister Miss Ida Hennersdorf living in this city.
Notice to stockholders: annual meeting set for Tuesday January 8 1918 at 2 pm at the company office. Directors for 1918 to be elected and other business to be transacted. Signed Robert Penniger secretary and Aug Zincke president.
John Joseph Petsch longtime stockman and farmer of Gillespie County dies at his Luckenbach home on Christmas day at age 78. Funeral held near Luckenbach Wednesday morning. Survived by wife and children including John J. Petsch San Antonio Joseph Petsch Listerdale Otto Petsch Fredericksburg Henry William and Anna Petsch Luckenbach. The item also notes school entertainment at St Mary’s Peter’s Opera House and visits by various locals including Bertha Luekenbach Menard Mrs A W Moursundt and Henrikke Moursand with mentions of travel to Austin and Seguin. Shelled corn and Milo Maize offered by The Reliance Roller Mills in carload lots.
Mrs Christian Ressmann spends weekend with son Mr and Mrs Arthur Ressmann in San Antonio. Felixitz family from Kelvin Arizona on extended visit to relatives and friends. Emma and Norma Luckenbach of Menard attended the Fredericks Christmas dance with Prof and Mrs J M Dubray. Claire Zinsmeyer and Edmund Nester of D Hanish remain until after New Year.
A motion in the Quebec legislature proposes Quebec secede from Canada. Introduced by J N Francoeur, the measure notes Quebec’s opposition to conscription and sets debate for January 8.
Dr L Werblun of San Antonio will be at the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg from January 9 to 13. The optician touts proven eye testing methods and proper correction over impression, citing sixteen years of successful work in the area.
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