Probate Court Dockets Probate of Wills and Appointments
Probate docket lists multiple estates including Franz Stein H C Kneese Franciska Fiedler and Frank Stehling with wills admitted or probate continued until 1925. Executrixes and independent executors named with appraisers appointed and inventories examined and approved. Minor probate matters for Richard and Clemente Kunz noted with continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Stein
Agnes Stein
Messrs
Emil Juenke
Hy. Cordes
M. J. Bierschwale
H. C. Kneese
A. H. Kneese
L. F. Kneese
Ad. Weber
Edw. Eckert
Franciska Fiedler
Richard and
Clemente Kunz
Frank Stehling
John P. Metzger
Albert Metzger
Hy. Kunz
Ad. Meekel
Martin Keller
Work ethic and advice from M J Owens on youth labor
A quotation from M J Owens emphasizes that work benefits youth, while foolish attitudes toward labor harm individuals. The piece laments modern attitudes and blames mothers for letting boys waste time. Reads of social views on early employment and value of earned money. Includes notes on visits by Ollie and Viola Braeutigam to San Antonio and a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Rud. Habe nicht.
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M. J. Owens
City Garage & Implement Co Opens With New Firm
Mr. Wesley Franz and Mr. Rufus Kneese plan a new farm implement store linked to the City Garage. The City Garage & Implement Co will operate in the former Wm Arbelger building beside the Post Office and carry the International line.
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Wesley Franz
Rufus Kneese
City Garage
City Garage & Implement Co
Wm. Arbelger
New Store Building Rises on South Heights
Carpenters are erecting a building on South Heights slated to house Joe Segner's general merchandise store once finished. Nearby the site, foundations have also been laid for a modern dwelling house.
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South Heights Hich
Joe Segner
Sehlaudt Eckert Wedding at Zions Church
On Thursday morning Miss Anna Sehlaudt married Edmund H. Eckert at Zions church in a nuptial ceremony officiated by Reverend Bracher. Attendants were Miss Antonette Bracher and Chester Eckert. Afterward the bridal party dined at the bride’s mother’s home, and the couple will reside in San Antonio.
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Zions Church
Anna Sehlaudt
Sophia Sehlaudt
Edmund H. E Eckert
Bracher
Antonette Bracher
Chester Eckert
Gillespie County Special Session appoints JP and approves bonds
The Commissioners Court met in special session in Gillespie County appointing J. J. Ingle as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6. Bonds for county officers and the newly elected JP for Precinct 7 were examined and approved. Patrolmen Merz Stahmann and Knopp presented December work reports, examined and approved, with salaries ordered paid. Per diems for court members were allowed.
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J. J. Ingle
Marriage Binds Schumann and Traweek at Zion Church
The marriage of Alex Schumann son of Mrs Rich Schumann and Miss Ima Traweek was celebrated at Zion Church last week with Rev Bracher officiating. Attending were Miss Oliva Schumann and Felix Schumann.
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Alex Schumann
Rich Schumann
Ima Traweek
Church of Zion
Bracher
Gillespie County to seek depository proposals
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will hold a February term to receive proposals from banks or bankers in the county to serve as county funds depository for two years. Also notes births and local medical operations, including a baby boy born to Ernst and Mrs. Grossenbach, a Wood Mason appendicitis operation for Miss Julia Bierschwale in Mason, a Chevrolet delivery from Fehrenbach Motor Co. to Ludwig Crenwelge, and the Brautigam child’s appendicitis operation.
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Commissioners’ Court
Gillespie County
Texas
Fehrenbach Motor Co
Ludwig Crenwelge
Social notes mention visits and returns across Texas
Mrs Pete Brown and son of Dallas are visiting at the home of Mr Wm Kunz of this city. Miss Rosa Fritz returned to San Antonio after spending several weeks visiting relatives and friends in Fredericksburg.
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Paul Pressler
Mason
Fredericksburg
Pete Brown
Dallas
Wm. Kunz
Rosa Fritz
San Antonio
Alamo City Men Visit Fredericksburg Over Holidays
Messrs. Robert and Alex Jung spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Fredericksburg. Late last week Schmidt's millinery stock was moved from Schwarz's building to the Kleck building formerly occupied by the Parisian.
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Messrs
Robert and
Alex Jung
The
Alamo City
Fredericksburg
Schmidt
Schwarz
Kleck
Case Thresher and Tractor Co Free Tractor School
The Case Thresher and Tractor Co will hold a three day free tractor school at Comfort on January 15 16 and 17. All interested in Case machinery are invited. All services will be gratis.
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Case Thresher and Tractor Co
Comfort
Petsch Plans Tough Game Law Bill for Texas
Major Alfred P. C. Petsch of Fredericksburg, elected to the House, said he will introduce a bill to raise fines for game violations, including a minimum 200 dollars for killing a doe and 100 dollars for turkey hens or nighttime killings. The measure would require an affidavit of no prior doe or turkey killings for hunting licenses and directs fines partly to informants.
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Austin
Texas
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Fredericksburg
Petsch
Petsech
Fredericksburg Cemetery Org Names New Keeper
Miss Julia Knopp of San Antonio joined her parents in Fredericksburg for Christmas. In the Fredericksburg Cemetery Organization meeting, Wm McDougall was appointed graveyard keeper replacing Reinhart.
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Julia Knopp
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Wm. McDougall
Reinhart
Fredericksburg Cannery products gain popularity across towns
Mr Alfred Neffendorf reports canned goods from Fredericksburg Cannery selling well with truckloads shipped to Junction and Comfort. W J Schroeder and family returned from a week in the lower country visiting Seguin Floresville and other points. He notes county roads held up better than on his trip. Subscribe to the Stannard.
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Alfred Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
Junction
Comfort
W. J. Schroeder
Seguin
Floresville
Park Proposition Interest Renewed in State Park Plan
A Monday night meeting at the Court House discussed feasible sites for a State Park with Henry Kordzik on Burnet Road seen as most workable. Donors will inspect options, decide by Tuesday and hold a Saturday referendum with one vote per $10 donated. deeds due by January 13.
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State Park
Court House
Henry Kordzik
Burnet Road
Chamber of Commerce
Dad Here to You What Is Home Without a Father
A humorous lament on domestic roles contrasts the classic home bound by a mother with the unseen work of the father. It notes a father's early rising, provisioning, chores, risk defending the home, and earning less recognition, ending with affectionate tribute to dad.
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Dad
Stehling Bros. Full Page Ad Promises Results
A transcription notes that if business slows after the holidays, constant advertising is the solution and highlights Stehling Bros. full page display ad as likely to attract customers and yield good results.
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Stehling Bros
Alfred Relieves Alfred Sheriff Star Transfers Power
In a ceremonial handover Monday afternoon Alfred Klaerner receives the county sheriff star from Alfred Petmecky, signaling Klaerner as the new county law enforcer for the next two years amid a cordial, well attended inauguration in the sheriff's office. The event marks a peaceful transfer and the public acknowledgment of the transition.
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Alfred Petmecky
Texas
Alfred Klaerner
Fritz Eckert Obituary of a County Hermit
Fritz Eckert aged 74 died Monday January 6 and was laid to rest in the local cemetery. Reverend Holy conducted the funeral service.
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Fritz Eckert
Our County
Holy
Births Reported for Three Families in Local Notices
Born to Mr and Mrs Ad Maurer a daughter on December 29. To Mr and Mrs Willie Holland a daughter on January 4. To Mr and Mrs E W Kramer a daughter on December 22.
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Ad. Maurer
Willie Holland
E. W. Kramer
Death Report of John C Maese at 33
John C Maese died December 28 at age 33. Mrs Herm, Jacoby and daughter Miss Dora returned from an extended visit to relatives in the metropolis. Mother and daughter stayed with Ernst Jacoby, son of Mrs Jacobys, and also visited the Jacob Haeuser family.
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Herm
Jacoby
Miss Dora
Metropolis
Jacobys
Ernst
Jacob Haeuser
Papyrus Used Again to Make Paper in Africa Mills
Papyrus reeds once used for ancient writing supply modern paper making as Africa builds mills. The plant’s pith will be processed like wood pulp to produce new paper products.
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Africa
Spider silk used for surveyors telescope cross hairs
Spider webs are gathered for surveyors telescope cross hairs. The silk is spun from insects by letting them drop from a loom, then wound onto a spool for storage and future use.
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Probate
Ollie
Viola Braeutigam
Rud. Habenicht
Max O. Schmidt
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegler
A.P.C. Petsch
New Implement Firm
E. J. Foy
Hy. Braeutigam
Selma Grohe
Max T. Henke
Geo. Schendel
Hugo Kallenberg
Louis Gerhard
August Langerhans
Attila Schmidt
Hy. Petermann
Otto Hartmann
Sydney Henke
Aug. Langerhans
M. T. Henke
Mrs. Geo. Schendel
Special Session Commissioners Court
Schumann - Traweek
Oliva Schumann
Felix Schumann
Herman Usener
Gill. Co. Tex
Ernst Grossenbach
Julia Bierschwale
Max Braeutigam
Bill
Dallas News
Alf. Petsch
Stannard
Alfred
Ane
Wm. Ersch
Ernstine Staats
Alfons L. Feler
Linda Juenke
Eugene V. Heep
Elise Hahn
John C. Maese
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