Gillespie County Liberty Loans Chairman Attends Dallas Meeting
R. G. Striegler, Gillespie County Liberty Loan Chairman, joins about 200 county chairmen of the Eleventh District in Dallas to confer with Treasury War Loan Director Lewis B. Franklin on the fifth Liberty Loan. Officials report higher wartime and demobilization costs pushing demand for a $ similar to the fourth loan with a shorter five year term and higher interest. The next drive likely in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Striegler
Liberty Loan
Gillespie County
Eleventh Federal Reserve District
Texas
Louisiana
Dallas
Lewis B. Franklin
War Loan Organization
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Local and Personal News From Texas Towns
Dr. Max E. Maier of Orange visits his parents Mr and Mrs R Maier and other relatives. Mr H H McFarland of Boerne spends several days on business at Fredericksburg this week. Mr Chas Klett, president of Johnson City State Bank, attended the funeral of Mr Ang Grote on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max E. Maier
Orange
R. Maier
H. H. McFarland
Boerne
Fredericksburg
Chas. Klett
Johnson City
Fredericksburg Chamber Elects Officers for 1919
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday electing officers for January to July 1919 led by President A. P. Petsch and Vice-President J. J. Lewis. Committees named including Information and Statistics R. Penniger and Roads and Bridges Joe Stein. New officers appear amid a brief meeting with no other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Enry Hirsch
Walter Klaerner
Hugo Klier
J. J. Lewis
Z. Bates
Wm. Bruns
Federicksburg Nationrm Loan Association
Gillespie Co
Ira W. Lee
Eckert
Otto Kneese
Henry Mogford
R. G. Striegler
F. G. Striegler
August Lorena
Mathisen
P. O. Bode
Harper
Louis Feller
Behrens
Stonewall
Mathien
Edericksburg
Old Citizen of Gillespie County Dies at 76
August Ernst Sr died at his Fredericksburg home on Sunday morning at age 76 years 1 month 42 days after a long asthma illness. He moved to Fredericksburg to spend his final years after farming long and took part in founding the colony with his parents on Live Oak Creek in Gillespie County. He leaves a widow two sons Henry of Rankin Texas and August of Gillespie County, a daughter Anna Mrs Phil Jung, a brother Ernest and a sister Mrs Henry Dietz, all of Gillespie County. He was a highly respected citizen and mourned by many friends and family. John Deere riding planter and cultivators advertised by Krauskopf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
August Ernst
Fredericksburg
Redericksburg
Live Oak Creek
Hiss
Notice to Creditors and Ad Advertisements
Notice to creditors asks all indebted parties to settle and arrange for the coming year. Louis Herbert promotes seed corn Bermuda onion sets and feed at right prices, Henry Maier. Sheep wanted: 100 head of choice young bred ewes sought by Mason Texas.
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Louis Herbert
Bermuda
Mason
Texas
Red Cross News Gillespie County Chapter Update
The Gillespie County Red Cross chapter thanks donor Elias Rode for ten dollars. It urges volunteers for home service nursing and housework to prevent epidemics. It notes a local home nursing course, a membership of 1,800, and letters to Germany via the Home Service Section, with Judge J. T. Estill offering assistance.
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The
Red Cross
Gillespie Co
Home Service
Germany
J. T. Estill
Home Service Section
Red Cross Welcome Home Roll Includes Texas Names
A Red Cross welcome home roll lists multiple Texas servicemen. Names include Felix z Stehling Private 55 Balloon of Fredericksburg. Neil Polky Q. M. I. C. Private 30 Mason. Harry F. C. Marshall Private 358 Fredericksburg. Emil H. A. Hahne Corporal Stonewall. Robert Polk Private Balloon Service Mason. Ralph Dogalay Private 30 Mason. Anton Schmidtzinsky C. T. 34 Fredericksburg. Chas. A. Moore Private 34 Willow City. Fred T. Durst Q. M. C. Private Pontotoc. T. B. Greathouse Q. M. C. F. R. S. 356 Willow City. Otto E. Dietz IQ. M. C. Private Fredericksburg. Dates noted include January 10th 11th 14th.
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Felix Z Stehling
Fredericksburg
Hey
Hahn
Sacer Co. F
Sinewall
Texas
Neil Polky Q. IM. C
Mason
Harry F. C. Marshall
Emil H. A. Hahne
Stonewall
Robert Polk
95. Co
Mason, Texas
Ralph Dogalay
D. B
Anton Schmidtzinsky
Chas. A. Moore
Willow City
Fred T. Durst
Q. M. C., Private, 356. YW. Seyte of Pontotoc
T. B. Greathouse
Otto E. Dietz
M. C
F. R.S
Flu Watch Warns of Outbreak and Quarantine Possibility
County Health authorities urge precautionary measures as influenza cases rise in town and county. Schools churches and amusements may close again and strict isolation of cases is advised. Red Cross relief coordinators Harry Schwarz and Robert Penniger are available for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Harry Schwarz
Robert Penniger
Red Cross Relief Committee
Teacher Robert Petermann Dead at Cypress Creek
Robert Petermann a Cypress Creek teacher near Comfort died of influenza last Saturday aged about 33. He was son of Frank Petermann and was buried on his father’s farm Monday. His wife and two children were ill. The Schaetter firm transported the body. The Standard extends condolences to the bereaved family.
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Robert Petermann
Cypress Creek
Comfort
Frank Petermann
Pedernales
J. Schaetter & Son
Fredericksburg Farm Loan Association resolution 1919 urging homestead law reform
Adopted January 14 1919 the Fredericksburg Farm Loan Association resolves urging a conservative amendment of the homestead law to allow farmers to obtain loans from the Federal Land Bank at low interest with long terms. It notes Texas exclusion and urges representation to support rural credit access and directs a press copy. Also mentions tire demands and Koenig's Garage pledge notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Farm Loan Association
Union
Texas
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Fredericksburg
J B Wieser Offers Farm Loan Services
J B Wieser located in Gold Building Room 4 provides loans on farm and ranch lands and offers preparation of applications and abstracts for Federal Farm Loans.
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J.B. Wieser
Double Funeral Follows Tragic Influenza Deaths
The family of Ernest O. Bierschwale mourns as his two year old daughter Ruth dies after a flu outbreak in their home. Ernest O. Bierschwale dies next morning at 1:15, aged 33, leaving a widow, parents, siblings, and many relatives. the couple’s only child also passes. The deceased was a respected bookkeeper at the Bank of Fredericksburg and the funeral for father and child was held Friday evening.
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Ruth
Ernest O. Bierschwabe
Ernest 0. Bierschwale
Ernest“. Bierschwale
Wm. Bierschwale
F. C. Hartmann
Ernest O. Bierschwale
Lar
Bank of Fredericksburg
August Grote Dies at Fredericksburg Texas
August Grote a well known citizen died Wednesday morning January 15 after a brief heart failure illness. Born November 14 1642 in Lippe Detmold Germany he came to America at 25 settling in Blanco County Texas. He was vice president of Johnson City State Bank and leaves a wife two children and two grandchildren. Funeral held Thursday at Union Cemetery with Rev Rey Hy Holly conducting services.
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August Grote
Grote
Fredericksburg
Johnson City
Johnson City State Bank. Mr. Aug. Grote Was Born In the Duchy of Lippe-Detmold
Germany
America
Lorez
Kansas
Texas
Blanco County
Anna Materen
Alex Grote
Hattie Grote
Aug. Grote
In the Grip of Snow and Ice
A winter storm brought rain snow and ice with heavy snowfall lingering into Wednesday and Thursday. By Friday the sun returned melting the slush and mud. The event improved ground moisture and crop prospects despite discomfort. WANTED Man and wife for ranch wife for housework Anchorage man for general ranch work King George Grandstaff Menay Texas 16tf W8 8 Pledges Are Dp
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Anchorageman
Menay Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred P. C. Petsch
J. G. Striegler
the Loan & Abstract Company
E. C. Hansen
Liberty Loans
Martin
G. Clarence
Frederi¢rg
Dex
Alfred P. C.’ Petsch
eDonald
Hoyer Texas
Krauskopf
John Deere
Henry Maier
RED Cros News
Elias Rode
Gillespie, Co
A. B. Williamson
Walter Pressier
Knopp & Schneider
E. G. Hansen
Real Estate Department Loan & Abstract Co
Edgar
Alfred Vanderstucken
San Antonio
Koenig
Frederickspurg
Fort Worth
Cultur
Buye Fari
Scotts Emulsion
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N.J
Kleaner’s Opera House
Mary Pickford
Amarillo
Clotheline Alley
Paramount Picture
LEAN
Lewis K. Smith
Crown Cafe
Camp Yard
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