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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
1
ALF P C PETSCH The Loan Abstract Company and R G STRIEGLER advertise good land loans and the purchase of land notes. Gold Building Fredericksburg Texas.
Dr. A B Williamson sold his Market Square office building to Arthur Keller. The building was moved this week to the upper city, to be occupied by Mr. Weller as a dwelling. Williamson now works from his residence.
Ten days remain to pay the poll tax and qualify as a voter in the state election year. Red Cross chapters in Texas are urged to send knitted articles to the Houston branch, while other items go to the St. Louis bureau. Mail or express shipments should be prepaid to L. F. Boyd, 1703 Preston Ave, Houston, Texas. The message notes a continued effort to outfit troops and avoid duplicates, with sewing sessions planned in the Red Cross room on Wednesday. The report also mentions a marriage at St Marys Church between Rosa Danz and Walter Wallendorf and gifts exchanged.
Jeff Evans a well known young man near Willow City died at his mother Mary Evans home on Monday after a short illness from pneumonia. He was about 22 or 23 and is survived by his mother five brothers Sam Alex Henry Louis Sid and sister Mellie Evans. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
A gubernatorial proclamation calls a special election in the district for February 16, 1918, to fill the unexpired term of Thomas J. Martin who resigned to join the Texas National Guard. The candidate is Hon. E. L. Johnson of Blanco County, a former legislator praised for his liberal stance and proven record.
Mr and Mrs H H Peace thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of their dear son Har per Peace. Their grateful appreciation notes the support and understanding shown in this sad hour.
Mountain Grove lodge No 606, W. C., installed its officers for the coming year at a Tuesday night meeting. Following the ceremony members enjoyed a Mexican dish lunch with coffee.
At the White Oak Camp R N A regular meeting officers were installed including Lula Schoenewolf oracle Eda D Evers past oracle Oscar Krauskopf vice oracle Ida Riley chancellor Minna Stollers receiver Dora Burgdorf marshal Else Jordan assistant marshal Pearl Moore Ottilie Meeker and Henrietta Maier as managers and Dr J E K Peden as physician Refreshments followed the installation and pleased attendees.
With pork prices rising, farmers should raise one or more hogs for fresh pork this coming summer. Demand for fat porkers increases in summer, and with feed scarce, the price surge should spur hog production. The Standard has urged hog raising to kill mortgages, and high pork prices provide incentive for progressive farmers.
Baron's Creek iron bridge undergoes repairs under Commissioner Peter Roeder with a new bed and strengthened structure. A heavy tar coating will preserve the wood and iron work, restoring the bridge to first class condition for traffic.
The market notes firm butcher prices and rising demand as Hy Yeager of San Antonio buys horses and mules in Hotopp's yard and Durst & Hitzfeld take 20 head of mules. R Maier & Son feed 75 head of 3-year-old heifers and 125 hogs on high-priced corn, with fat stock shipping soon. Local feeders remain dispersed with no immediate shortage anticipated if prices hold.
At a January 8 meeting at Schmidt Bros. hall, Willow City Telephone Co. stockholders elected officers for the year: Otto Kramer president, W. R. Hansen vice president, Albert Klett secretary treasurer, Adolf Lucas, J. C. Hansen, Chas. Herber, Louis Gold, W. W. Dollohue and W. P. Trainer directors.
The public can lower meat and delivery costs by limiting delivery hours. If orders are placed by 8 am all deliveries could occur once daily. A further step is customers calling in person for next day orders on the way home. The suggestion aims to reduce horse and car expenses for merchants and dealers.
Dr. A B Williamson announces his practice now operates from his residence and requests public attention to the change.
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