Deputy Shot At While Returning Prisoner To Johnson City
Deputy W. E. Hogan was fired upon with a high power pistol while en route to Johnson City from Hye. Two shots were fired, one hitting the car’s rear license area as Hogan fired back. The suspect Holden, whom Hogan had arrested for carrying two pints of booze, was jailed in Johnson City and later released on a $500 bond awaiting the next grand jury. Officers have a strong lead and will present the case to the grand jury.
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W. E. Hogan
Johnson City
Hye
Hogan
Holden
Blanco Co Record - Courier
Obituary and local notices from Fredericksburg area
Erhard Prochnau longtime Mohair resident dies at home after grippe and illnesses aged 39. Survived by wife Mathilda and seven children. burial in city cemetery with Rev. Holly officiating. Born in the county March 1870s era. Numerous local society notes include birthdays, visits, and a county funds depository bid award to Bank of Fredericksburg.
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Erhard Prochnau
Prochnaw
Mathilda Grobe
Commissioners Court
Bank of Fredericksburg
Semi-Annual Chamber Meeting Highlights Local Growth
The Semi-Annual Chamber of Commerce meeting at the American Legion Hall drew about 100 attendees including out of town guests. Austin Chamber president Mr. Sterneberg urged active chambers to boost city prosperity while Kerrville and Llano officials praised progress and extended Fredericksburg invitation. The event featured speeches, music by the American Legion orchestra, a Parent-Teachers Association banquet, and closure with praise for the chamber’s work. The Fredericksburg Motor Co. reported delivering a Buick six to Mr. August Borriers.
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Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Chamber
H. A. Ries
Sterneberg
Austin Chamber of Commerce
K. Coodman
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Prescott
Kerrville
W. E. Long
Seey
Austin Chamber of Commerece
Amy Wallace
Parent Teachers Association
Fredericksburg Men Sneak Capitol Trip to Meet Stenographers
Ed Peters of Fredericksburg returns late from Austin after a barber shop stop and a Capitol visit. Porters and barbers chase a coat thief as J. M. Lewis of Manor arrives with Peters coat, sparking a jovial hunt and a celebratory crowd at the Capitol.
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Fredericksburg
Austin
Capitol
Ed? Peters
Peters
Palace
Billie Wolf
Alfred Petsch
Wolf
Congress Avenue
J. M. Lewis
Manor
Fredericksburg Supt Feuge Accepts UT Summer Faculty Post
Fredericksburg's Supt C W Feuge has accepted an invitation to join the University of Texas summer school faculty. He previously served in the same role last year. Summer session begins about June 8. Prospective students should write Dr Frederick Eby or contact Feuge.
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Fredericksburg
University of Texas
C. W. Feuge
Feuge
University
Frederick Eby
One County Demonstrator For Blanco
Blanco County plans to hire a county demonstrator after a mass meeting at the Courthouse. Commissioners Court and progressive farmers voted in favor and agreed to raise funds by subscriptions to cover the salary, due to the county’s tight finances.
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Blanco County
Commissioners Court
Blanco Co. Record-Courier
Henry Moehle Dies After Lingering Illness Near Eckert
Henry Moehle a pioneer citizen died after a lingering illness last Thursday at his home near Eckert. Interment was held Friday afternoon in the Eckert Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hartmann and Misses Tola and Margaret Blum spent the weekend in the Alamo City. Last Friday Mrs. John Heep left for San Antonio to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. R. T. Du Bose and son of Dallas are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Weinheimer. Messrs. Chas. Rausch and Ernest Kott of Comfort visited Fredericksburg last Tuesday. Miss Meta Schmidtzensx left for the Eastern market to buy spring millinery for Fashion Millinery. Miss Dora Kirchoff, recently operated on at the local sanitarium, recuperated enough to return home early this week. Miss Anna Gold left for St. Louis and other northern points to buy stock of spring millinery and ready-to-wear goods, expecting to be gone about two weeks.
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Dora Kirchoff
Anna Gold
St. Louis
Fredericksburg School District Eyes Extra Tax Vote
A Fredericksburg Independent School District meeting at the Courthouse led by H H Sagebiel discussed a 1924 25 deficit and the need for funds to sustain the A No 1 rating. Voters may approve a 35 cent extra school tax to cover current expenses with the district board allowed to set assessments at full value if the tax fails.
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Fredericksburg
H. H. Sagebiel
Education School Board of Texas
Fredericksburg Independent
Mrs Nimitz Dies After Brief Illness At Kerrville
Mrs William Nimitz nee Henke dies at her Kerrville home after a brief illness at age 60. Born and raised in Fredericksburg she was loved for her friendly disposition. Interment Friday afternoon in Kerrville Cemetery. The M F Church quarterly conference meets in this city Friday afternoon February 13 through Sunday night led by Supt John Hierholz er. Felix Stehling Max Metzger Hugo Stehling and John Knopp travel to Dallas for the Spring Buyers Convention and a Southwest Retailer Publishing Co Merchandise School.
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Wm. Nimitz
Henke
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Kerrville Cemetery
M. F. Church
John Hierholzer
Felix Stehling
Max Metzger
Hugo Stehling
John Knopp
Dallas
Southwest Retailer Publishing Co
Hill Country Teachers Institute Formed In Kerrville
County and city superintendents from Bandera Kimble Mason Kerr and Gillespie counties organized the Hill Country Teachers Institute at Kerrville. A first meeting is set for Fredericksburg September 7 to 11 with Judge Herman Usener as president and Supt C W Feuge as conductor. Invitations extend to Edwards and Blanco counties. about 250 teachers expected. five lecturers to be secured for high school intermediate primary and rural programs. Also notes a Dooley's Store guessing contest winner Egon Klier and Wilbur C Treadwell to visit Fredericksburg February 23 for eye exams and glasses.
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Bandera
Kimble
Mason, Kerr
Gillespie
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Texas
Herman Usener
Gertrude Wehmeyer
C. W. Feuge
Edwards
Blanco
Feuge
Judge Ames
Judge Bank
Mason
Franklin
Miller
Junction
Dobie
W. Feuge
New Industry In Gillespie County Fredericksburg Hatchery Opens
Fredericksburg hatchery organized by LB Enderle H Heyland and Otto Buredorf will place incubators on Enderle property just outside the city line. Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rock and Single Comb White Leghorns are the main poultry. The venture aims to meet rising demand for day old chicks and suggests a promising future for local poultry farming.
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Fredericksburg
LB. Enderle
H. H. Heyland
Otto Buredorf
Enderle
Rhode Island Reds
Plymouth Rock
Gillespie County
Edward Ruegner Dies After Brief Illness at 68
Sorrowing friends and relatives gathered at the local cemetery to pay tribute to Edward Ruegner who died Wednesday February 11 at his home after a brief illness at age 68 years 1 month and 6 days. Reverend Karl Konzack of the Evangelical Church presided over the service.
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Edward Ruegner
Karl Konzack
Evangelical Church
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Gonzales
Seguin
Theredericksburg Motor Co
August Borriers
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Henry Moehle
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Tola
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Alamo City
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R. T. du Bose
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