Burglary At Schroeder Bros Dry Goods Store
Wednesday night burglars pried a rear window and stole 50 plus large size suits, sheepskin lined coats, and woolen shirts. Value estimated at 900 to 1000 dollars. No arrests yet as sheriff and officers circulate two ecards offering a 100 reward for capture or recovery. Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Schroeder Bros
Fredericksburg
Texas
Curlee Clothing Co
Rose Manufacturing Co
Alfred Klaerner
Gillespie County
Obituary: Mrs. H Beckmann of Luckenbach Succumbs
Mrs H Beckmann born January 7 1852 in Hannover Germany came to Texas as a child settling in New Braunfels Guadalupe and Kendall Counties. She and husband Herman Beckmann lived in Luckenbach since 1872 until his death in 1923. Survived by 12 children 15 grandchildren and many relatives. funeral by Rev A Koerner with burial in city cemetery last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Beckmann
Mary Ertel
Hannover
Germany
New Braunfels
Guadalupe
Kendall
Luckenbach
Mr. Beckmann
Max Doell
Otto
Emil
Willie
August
Max
Carl Tatseh
Fritz Bang
Fredericksburg
August Doell
Joe Petsch
Sisterdale
Albert Pehl
Miss Beckmann
California
Johanna Bergmann
Boerne
Karoline Marquardt
Karl Pressler
Comfort
Hulda
A. Koerner
Mrs Christ Mathisen Attends State Convention
Mrs Christ Mathisen, representative of the Hill Country Egg Circle, departed for San Antonio in the latter part of this week to attend the State's Annual Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ. Mathisen
Egg Circle
San Antonio
Slaughterhouse Planned on Maier's Addition
Mr. Frank Petermann announces a new slaughter house will be erected on Maier's Addition. The project will follow City Ordinances and State laws, with construction set for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Petermann
Maier
St Mary's Auxiliary Holds December Meeting
The St Marys School Auxiliary met December 16 1928 with Rev Father Heckmann in attendance. Officers reelected include Mrs Robert Blum president Mrs Otto Meu rer vice president Mrs L G Wehmeyer secretary and Miss Sophie Heep treasurer. Seemingly nine new members joined, funds raised from raffles and donations supported the building fund and school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School
Father Heckmann
Robert Blum
Otto Meurer
L. G. Wehmeyer
Sophie Heep
Bertha Schandua
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Oscar Kramer
This week celebrates the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kramer at their Willow Creek home. They wed January 16, 1879, Rev. Koch officiating, with all living children and Mrs. Frank Wahl in attendance, about 75 to 100 guests. The Standard extends congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kramer
Willow Creek
Rev
Koch
Henry Roeder
Otto Jr
Eugene
Benno Kramer
Carl Lorenz
Minna Kramer
Fred Nemky
Wm. Raute
Frank Wahl
Uncle Tom's Cabin film to be shown at Palace in January
Palace manager Stahl announced a gala opening for the Universal production of Uncle Tom's Cabin on January 23, 24, and 29. The article notes the film’s epic scope, its 2 million dollar budget, and a filming route spanning Kentucky Ohio and New Orleans with a 26 060 mile shoot under Director Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Eliza
Ohio River
Underground
Ohio
Mississippi
New Orleans
Simon Legree
Pipe Lines Spur Tracks Haul Materials In Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg and Northern Railway builds a 300 foot spur across Kerrville Road to store piping for two pipe lines under construction. Up to 700 railcars and 600 to 700 workers will move and install pipe, with payroll around 75 million dollars monthly for 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg & Northern Ry. Co
Kerrville Road
Walch
F and N
S. P. Ry
San Antonio
Texas Company
Fredericksburg
Texas Pipe Line Company
Shell Pipe Line Co
Texas Pipe Line Co
Texas Co
Pecos
Winkler
Crockett
Crane
Upton
Port Arthur
Texas
Houston
Humble
Liberty
Ozona
Sonora
Junction
San Marcos
Lockhart
Smith Brothers Co
Dallas
Death of Theresa Wallendorf in Stonewall at 15
Miss Theresa Wallendorf daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Wallendorf of Stonewall died after a two week flu illness and an appendix operation. She was born May 1 1913 at Stonewall Texas and was 15 years 1 3 old. She leaves father mother two brothers Leon and Paul a sister Thekla a grandmother Mrs Adam Hahn and many relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Marys Church by Father Heckmann and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery.
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Theresa Wallendorf
Wm. Wallendorf
Stonewall
Theresa
Texas
Leon
Paul
Thekla
Adam Hahn
St. Mary’s Church
Father Heckmann
Interesting Meeting Of Tth district P T A Board
A January 15 meeting in the Hotel Nimitz blue room. Mrs J E Morris chaired with Mrs Ed Taylor and other ladies from San Marcos Llano Kerrville and Fredericksburg. Discussed department work, the upcoming convention at Liane April 29 24 and other business. Mrs L E Brodie named extension chairman of Gillespie County.
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Tth
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Nimitz
J. E. Morris
San Marcos
Liane
Ed. Taylor
E. B. Harris
J. T. Hallford
M. M. Moss
Llano
Leslie Adkins
Kerrville
L. E. Brodie
W. H. Schaefer
R. G. Striegler
H. H. Sagebiel
Julia Estill
Fredericksburg
Ll. E. Brodie
Gillespie County
Hens Show Profit For October November Egg Sale
Mrs. Chr. Mathiesen reports a profitable two months with 100 hens and 150 pullets. She selects best pullets from chicks and raises cockrels separately, feeding oats skim milk corn and laying mash. October and November egg sales and feed costs yield a net profit of 67.91 with 16.68 dozen hens sold in October and 19914 dozen in November. The article also notes Mr. Louis Hemmer’s return to Milwaukee and Mrs Heiner’s 89th birthday celebration near Fredericksburg.
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Chr. Mathiesen
Death of Alfred Crenwelge Retired County Treasurer in Freericksburg
Alfred Crenwelge former Gillette County treasurer dies after four years of service. Born April 15 1875 Cherry Springs he married Lina Baumann June 18 1901 and lived at Squaw Creek then Freericksburg where he passed away January 12. He leaves wife seven children two brothers four sisters and many relatives. Interment followed Monday with Rev F A Bracher and community choirs in attendance.
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Alfred Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Crenwelge
Cherry Springs
Iere
Lina Baumann
Squaw Creek
Freericksburg
Elgin
Nora
Ella
Laura
Alfred
Harold
Eli Crenwelge
Peter Crenwelge
F Jacob Baumann
Otto
Harry
Arthur
Aaron Crenwelge
Alfred Ahrens
Gus. Baumann
Willie Dotson
Albert Manske
F. A. Bracher
Zions Church
Arion Singing Club
Local News Roundup From Gillespie and Nearby Events
Mr. Felix Haun underwent an appendix operation this week. L B Flato of V and B Pants Co. called on Frederickshoro customers. Mrs Alfred Crenwelge appointed County Treasurer to fill her late husband’s term. Walmar Hohmann joined the American Angora Goats meeting in Junction on Jan 15 with seven states represented. Junction Chamber hosted a banquet for the delegation. J P Reck defeated C C Maupin in a wrestling program with two falls for Reck. Maupin did not wrestle the final. Ernst Nagel beat H Kissel in a boxing bout on the same card.
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Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Alfred Crenwelge
Walmar Hohmann
Junction
Junction Chamber of Commerce
J. P. Reck
C. C. Maupin
Oklahoma
Manfin
Reck
Maupin
Ernst Nagel
Il. Kissel
Nagel
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H. Beckmann
Alfred Petsch
Walter Petsch
St. Mary’s Auxiliary
R. Blum
Globes
A. Bryant Co
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Stein Lumber Co
Benehes
International Coffee Co
Yee
RSOT
Tom
Effici Hugo
Ent
Optical Service Walter
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel & Kallenberg Drug Store
Louis Hemmer
Milwaukee
The
Allen-Bradley Co
Heiner
Ernst Heiner
Ernst
Felix Haun
L. B. Flato
V. & 8. Pants Co
Frederickshoro
Priess Edg
Bstract CO
Insurance A. P. C
H. Attc
Sageriel Yaney
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