Local and Personal News From Fredericksburg
Rancher and trapper T. J. Ratliff reports a good season and spring pasturage prospects near Enchanted Rock. Mrs. F. Vander Stucken spent holidays in San Antonio. Keli Sting returns home after Army discharge. Lemons family, formerly of San Antonio, staying at Dietz Hotel and planning Fredericksburg residence. Edna and Oscar Stein visit from San Antonio for holidays. Stella and Ruby Ketner from Mason visit August Zineke. Laura Bierschwale from Seton Infirmary at Austin at home for holidays. Richard Ludwig visits. stationed at Camp Travis. Julius and Mrs. Kordzik celebrate golden anniversary with Mrs. Bartlett of San Antonio present. Woman's Unit of the Council of Defense meets at Court House next Wednesday at 4 30. Eddie Kensing of Spring Creek reports county conditions satisfactory.
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T. J. Ratliff
Enchanted Rock
F. Vander Stucken
San Antonio
Keli Sting
P. W. Lemons
Dietz
Lemons
Koenig
Fredericksburg
Edna Stein
Oscar Stein
Eddie Steirr
Stella
Ruby Kettner
Mason
August Zineke
Laura Bierschwale
Seton Infirmary
Austin
Richard Ludwig
Camp Travis
Julius Kordzik
Bartlett
Council of Defense
Court House
Eddie Kensing
Spring Creek
Notice Prohibits Hunting on Premises and Rewards Reporters
A notice forbids hunting with firearms or dogs on the undersigned premises and threatens prosecution for violations. A $25 reward is offered to anyone reporting a hunting law violation with proof leading to conviction. Also includes Willow City Telephone Company stockholders notice for a January 14 meeting in Fredericksburg to elect directors and conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittmar
Emil Stehling
John Fiedler
George Zenner
Aug. Mosel
Ernst‘Stehling
Alb. Moellendorf
W. R. Per
Willow City Telephone Company
Fredericksburg
Albert Klett
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Wanted Housegirl at Once in VeLiano Texas
Advertisement seeks a young woman for a housework role at VeLiano Texas. No washing or ironing required and no wages offered. Respond to the brief notice for details and arrangements.
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J. M. Mason
Texas
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Texan Testimony
A front page style testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. Wm. Kohlenberg of New Braunfels, Texas, reports relief after three boxes, noting strengthened back and overall improvement. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
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Dean
Wm. Kohlenberg
Seguin St
New Braunfels
Tex
Doan
Kohlenberg
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfgra
Buffalo
Red Cross Roll Call Tops Gillespie County Enrollments
The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call reports 1697 members in Gillespie County with several precincts awaiting responses. Nearly all local businesses have enrolled. A dollar donation is valued as ten for a suffering person and could save a life amid hunger and sickness in the Old World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Gillespie County
Quiet Holidays Mark Fredericksburg War Losses Hopeful 1919
Holidays passed quietly in Fredericksburg with religious services and festive dances despite war toll. Red Cross plans a Welcome Home Roll listing returning soldiers with ranks units and addresses, to honor service as demobilization lags. Reception committee V M Bruns and E Hansen coordinate arrivals and lodging with local groups, inviting other veterans to register at the Fredericksburg Publishing Co office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Home Service Section
American Red Cross
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Wm. Bruns
E. €. Hansen
H. J. Lott
Infantry
M. 3Rd
B. W
Fredericksburg
Heth L. Baze
U.S. Navy
S. 2 CG
Mare Island
Cal
Mason
Millard V. Stephens
U. 8S
Renard Horn
Loyal Valley
Chris. C. Webster
Camp Dix
N. J
Hilmar Wahrmund
Petersbur
Gillespie Co
Adolph O. Kneese
Air Service
Camp Wise
R. 2
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
New Year Weather and Crop Prospects in 1919
The article notes a harsh spell at the start of 1919 with ice and rain, but looks forward to sunny spells and adequate rains in February or March. It foresees improved crops, especially small grain, and hopes for a prosperous season to aid hungry nations still affected by the war. It closes with prayers for blessing and renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer
Vanderstucken kin visit San Antonio relatives
Edgar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vanderstucken, spent the holidays with relatives in Fredericksburg after visiting San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Alfred Vanderstucken
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
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G. Striegter
Eg. Kansen
A. Petsch the Loan & Abstract Company
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Uncle Sam
F. Stein & Son
Eas and
RED Cross News
Dreath
Scotts Emulsion
Scott
Beott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Ward
Louis Herbert
Ww B. CG
Bonn & Co
Kleaner’s Opera House
D. A. Riley
Sterling Bros
L. Werdius
Nimitz Hotel
Ernst Schmidt & Sons
Moline
Bain
Deering
H. C
Moline Universal Tractor
J. I. Case Threshing Machine
Koenig’s
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