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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
10
Noted Buff Orpington setting eggs sold 50 dozen in January. Hens will be offered for sale at OHAS Leyendecker. Buyers urged to see birds. claims of large chick size and strong winter laying attributes.
Mrs. Victor Keidel and Ruth left for San Antonio to visit Mrs. Fritz Knust. Several gatherings are noted including a Valentine shower for Miss Selma Lochte, high scoring at Jolly Jokers, and various visits among the community. Reading Club on Lear and a house party hosted by Miss Helen Molberg are mentioned along with several weekend visits in Llano and San Antonio.
The Literary Society of St Marys Parochial School held a program on February 13 in St Josephs Hall. Performances included songs, piano solos, poetry, imitations, jokes, and a comic solo with students Sophie Jenschke Ida Gentemann Theresea Gentemann Rosie Knopp Louise Knopp Ellen Decker Marguerite Meurer Alois McDougall and others in a varied student showcase.
Miss Loraine Buckner visits Cain City for shopping while H G Dechert and family visit his Blanco mother. Alfred Jung welcomed a daughter born on the 12th. M S Wiley of Morris Ranch visits Tuesday. L Price and daughter Katie Mae visit Cox near Blanco Sunday. J W Adams and Son Melvin attend court in Fredericksburg. L A Patton from Llano on business Tuesday. Louis Krieger dies at home near Luckenbach after illness. R Lt Adams of Morris Ranch on business Tuesday. Arthur Jung welcomes a baby girl. F C Goodale visits Sunday. V P Guffy of Fredericksburg on business. Luther Price takes son Douglas to doctor Saturday. T O Schmidt visits from San Antonio.
Prices paid at H C Maier Cash Grocery for eggs chickens hides and country produce. Includes current top rates and buying terms for farmers and locals.
St Cecilia's Music Club held its monthly meeting on February 14. After the musical program, prizes were awarded with first prize to Helen Stucke and consolation to Lucille Petermann. Refreshments were served in Reporter. ter in the afternoon.
Mr A P C Petsch and family traveled to the Capitol City last Sunday night to have an XRay taken of their baby's fractured shoulder after a fall Sunday evening.
Beef cattle specialist Gd W Barnes and the County Agent organized stock judging events in Morris Ranch Stonewall Harper and Doss this week attracting about 60 participating boys. In a guessing contest at City Garage and Implement Co last Saturday Aug Doell of Luckenbach won first prize while Emil Welge hausen and Ernest Weinheimer tied for second and third. The McCormick Deering Separator bowl was stopped in 14 minutes 12 seconds and the winner’s time was 15 minutes.
Bennie, Edgar and Ryland Geistweidt, Walter Sattler, Ben no Evers and Albert Ellebracht, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lange and families, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lange and families, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lange and Carl West attended. Albert Ellebracht won first prize while Emma Anderegg earned the consolation prize. The program closed with cakes and refreshments.
Last Saturday night Mr Ryland Geistweidt honored Miss Nettie Geistweidt with a surprise party. Bingo was enjoyed till a late hour. The roll-call included Misses Margaret Anderegg Emma Anderegg Olga Sauer Nita Nettie Alma Ruby Geistweidt Alma Millie Evers Edan Ellebracht and Messrs Paul Sauer.
Prices paid by Fredericksburg merchants on February 20 for eggs fryers hens stags turkeys cream oats shelled corn wheat bale d cane and cattle. Premier Ranch cattle touted for improving herds. Dunlop tire promotion by Kott & Co.
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