Moritz Moritz and Anita Crenwelge Wed at Parsonage
The local bridal event witnessed the marriage of Louis Moritz son of Mr and Mrs Joe Moritz to Anita Crenwelge daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Crenwelge. Father Robling officiated at the Catholi parsonage. Attendants were Theresa Schandua and Leroy Crenwelge. After the ceremony guests gathered at the bride’s parents home for a wedding feast. The couple will reside in Austin where the groom operates the Fredericksburg Austin bus.
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Louis Moritz
Joe Moritz
Anita Crenwelge
Harry Crenwelge
Catholi Parsonage
Father Robling
Theresa Schandua
Leroy Crenwelge
Austin
Fredericksburg
Death of John Light at Loyal Valley aged 79
John Light died at his Loyal Valley home Monday January 11 at 5 PM after a lingering illness. He was born December 9, 1846 in Alabama and moved to Bourne Texas at age ten. A Confederate veteran and Texas Ranger, he married Caroline Burkie in 1865 and had four children, including Girod Light of Llano and Fannie Lehman of Granfield Oklahoma. He leaves 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Loyal Valley cemetery with Rey and Grote officiating.
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Light
Loyal Valley
Alabama
Bourne
Texas
Caroline Burkie
Local Visits and Birth Announcements in Fredericksburg Area
Mr. Felix W. Maier returns from a one week Frigidaire and Delco Light course in the Alamo city. Mrs. Alb J. Koenig of San Antonio visits L F Kneese family here last week. Miss Anna Lehne of San Antonio visits relatives in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Arno Heimann welcome a newborn daughter last Tuesday. Congratulations.
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Felix W. Maier
Alamo City
Delco
Alb. J. Koenig
San Antonio
L. F. Kneese
Burg
Anna Lehne
Fredericksburg
Ng Arno Heimann
Miss Elsie and Harry Eckhardt Plus Mr Edgar Stroecher Visit San Antonio
Miss Elsie and Harry Eckhardt and Mr. Edgar Stroecher made a pleasure trip to San Antonio Monday.
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Elsie
Harry Eckhardt
Edgar Stroecher
San Antonio
Master Chas Stehling Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Master Charles H Stehling marked his fifth birthday anniversary last Sunday with family and friends in a small gathering at home.
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Chas. H. Stehling
Mrs Arthur Gold Undergoes Operation At Local Sanitarium
Mrs Arthur Gold underwent an operation at the local sanitarium during the early part of this week.
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Arthur Gold
Concrete platform under construction at Otto Kolmeier Co
A crew installs a concrete platform at the Otto Kolmeier Company to store wire. The work aims to provide organized storage space and improve handling efficiency. Local workers oversee the project and ensure proper curing and safety measures during construction.
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Otto Kolmeier Co
Mixed choir Edelweiss to perform at Peter's Opera House
The Edelweiss mixed choir aided by the Concordia and singing clubs of Comfort and Boerne will present a concert at Peter's Opera House on February 6.
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Edelweiss
The
Concordia
Singing Clubs of Comfort and Boerne
Peter’s Opera House
Heroic death of Hugo Dietrich in fire rescue tale
Hugo W. Dietrich perished from severe burns after saving his son Edgar from a burning home. He crawled to extinguish flames on them, then carried the boy to his brother’s house. Edgar died that afternoon, Dietrich died a week later. Born 1896 at Marshall's Creek, he married Hilda Jacoby in 1919 and left four children. Funeral services drew a large crowd with American Legion pallbearers.
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Hugo W. Dietrich
Hugo Dietrich
Edgar
Dietrich
Marshall’s Creek
This County
Louis Dietrich
Hilda Jacoby
Hilmar Jacoby
Elise
Elbert
Elsie
Emma
Louis’ Dietrich
Emil
Arthur
Hulda
Eddie Kramer
Charles Ott
Community Meetings to Explain Crop Contest in Gillespie County
Chamber committees visit sixteen communities across Gillespie County to explain the Better Crop Contest. A total of 150 dollars is set aside for three prizes of 75, 50 and 25 to top farmers under contest rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and Fair Association
Gillespie County
E. H. Riley
John Metzger
Eckert
H. A. Ries
Joe Stein
Stonewall
A. H. Kneese
Max Bierschwale
Pedernales
CC. W. Feuge
Emil Kolmeier
Rocky Hill
A. Kuenemann
Geo. Barber
Palo Alto
Geo. Ehlinger
Mecklenburg
Alf. Neffendorf
Albert
H. H. Sagebiel
Cherry Springs
Wm. Bruns
Fred J. Hannemann
Knopp School
Max Beckmann
Geo
Ehlinger
Gold
Felix Stehling
H. D. Nipper
Luckenbach
Wm. Schneider
Upper Live Oak
Doss
Harper
W. Feuge
Cain City
Henry Maier
H. H. Sagebield
Bankersmith
Grapetown School
Freddy Saenger Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Young Freddy Saenger marked his fifth birthday celebration on Wednesday with friends at a neighborhood gathering.
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Freddy Saenger
Miss Frida Braeutigam Goes to San Antonio Nursing Course
Miss Frida Braeutigam has left for San Antonio to pursue a nursing course at the P. and S. Hospital.
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Frida Braeutigam
San Antonio
P. & 8 S. Hospital
Ford Dealers' Convention Attended by Local Guests
Mr. Pat Faust of Comfort and Mr. W. L. Burke traveled to Llano to attend a Ford Dealers' Convention last Tuesday.
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Pat Faust
Comfort
W. L. Burke
Llano
Grandfather John A Light Funeral Attended by Family
Miss Lola Light of San Antonio Maurice J Lehmann of Boerne and Gus A Lehmann of Stephenville attended the funeral of their grandfather John A Light at Loyal Valley on Tuesday of last week.
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Lola Light
San Antonio
Maurice J. Lehmann
Boerne
Gus. A. Lehmann
Stephenville
John A. Light
Loyal Valley
Little Tralee Peese Returns to Dallas After Visit
Little Tralee Peese returns to Dallas with her Aunt Mrs. E. J. Evans after spending several weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cauley.
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Little Tralee Peese
Dallas
Lee Cauley
E. J. Evans
Bearers and Male Choir Sing at Evangelical Church Grave
The bearers and the male choir of the Evangelical church sang several appropriate songs at the grave. To the sorrowing family and relatives we extend our sincere sympathy.
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The
Evangelical Church
Mrs. Henry Heimann Dies at Fredericksburg Home
Mrs Rosa Metzger Heimann died Sunday January 10 at 2 a.m. in Fredericksburg after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Cemetery conducted by Father Robling. She was born February 13 1883 in Fredericksburg and married November 11 1898 to Henry Heimann. they had six children Harry Edna Arthur James Helen and Edgar. two sisters, Mrs Louis Kammlah and Mrs Henry Durst. one brother Albert Metzger. two grandchildren and many relatives.
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Fredericksburg
Henry Heimann
Father Robling
St. Mary’s Church
Mrs. Anna Stieler dies at 89 near Hye Texas
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Stieler died at her home near Hye Texas on January 19 at 10 45 A M She was born January 14 1837 in Weide brunnen Germany and came to Texas in 1845 She married Julius Stieler in July 1860 and had eight children of whom two survive Clara and Frank Funeral services were led by Rev F W Radetzky at Post Oak Cemetery January 20 at 11 A M
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Anna Elizabeth Stieler
Hye
Texas
Weidebrunnen
Germany
Julius Stieler
Clara
Frank
Post Oak
F. W. Radetzky
Fredericksburg
Business visitor Mr. Arthur Hohmann in San Antonio
Mr. Arthur Hohmann was a business visitor in San Antonio during the first part of the week. Miss Johanna Ludwig spent Friday of last week in San Antonio.
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Arthur Hohmann
San Antonio
Johanna Ludwig
August and Willie Borchers Visit San Antonio on Monday
Messrs. August and Willie Borchers were in San Antonio on business on Monday of this week.
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Messrs
August
Willie Borchers
San Antonio
Henry Bullion to Occupy Former Dechert Barber Shop
Mr Henry Bullion has leased the barber shop formerly occupied by Mr Erwin Dechert and will soon occupy the same.
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Henry Bullion
Erwin Dechert
Mrs Eva Schwethelm Visits San Antonio on Business
Mrs Eva Schwethelm spent several days in San Antonio on business during the early part of the week.
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Eva Schwethelm
San Antonio
Detroit Visitors at Taylor Burke Motor Co
Mr Reagan and Mr Chamberlain of Detroit spent a few days at the Taylor Burke Motor Co. of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reagan
Mr. Chamberlain
Detroit
Taylor-Burke Motor Co
Surprise honors Guido Kuhlmann on 21st birthday
A large group of friends gathered last Saturday to honor Guido Kuhlmann with a surprise party for his 21st birthday anniversary.
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Guido Kuhlmann
Tee
Burke Returns From Ford Dealers Convention in San Antonio
W. L. Burke, manager of the Taylor Burke Motor Co, has returned from the Ford Dealers Convention held in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Burke
Taylor-Burke Motor Co
Alamo City
Banquet Notices For Chamber Of Commerce Event
Secretary Barber mailed notices and ecards to all Chamber members about the membership banquet at the Nimitz Hotel on Thursday night January 28 at 7. Members in good standing on January 1 receive one free plate. guests pay 1 per plate. Cards must be returned by next Monday noon to confirm attendance, with a large, invited female guest turnout expected and a promised substantial meal.
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Barber
Chamber of Commerce
Nimitz Hotel
Bcards
Fredericksburg seniors present A Bunch of Fun play
On Saturday night January 23 the Fredericksburg High School Senior Class stages A Bunch of Fun at the High School Auditorium to benefit the 1926 Mesa. Tickets are on sale at Central Drug Co Peters Cafe and The Corner Confectionery.
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Fredericksburg High School
Central Drug Co
Peters Cafe
Death of Benno Schmidt In Abilene Texas
Death of Benno Schmidt aged about fifty five reported last week. Resided in Abilene with his family. Funeral held that afternoon after his brothers and sister traveled from Mason, Coleman, San Antonio and Fredericksburg. Surviving are his wife Maggie Payne two children a widow and one grandchild three brothers and three sisters.
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Benno Schmidt
Messrs
Louis
Otto
Sterling Schmidt
Abilene
Mason
Maggie Payne
Louis Schmidt
Herman Schmidt
Coleman
Albert Schmidt
San Antonio
Herman Ochs
Charles Schwartz
C. Hotopp
Fredericksburg
Mason Co. News
Schwarz Brothers Visit Fredericksburg as San Antonio Guests
Messrs Hans and Arthur Schwarz of San Antonio were business visitors at Fredericksburg on Wednesday of this week. They conducted meetings with local merchants and discussed potential investments in the area.
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Messrs
Hans and
Arthur Schwarz
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Fordson Tractor Dealer Convention Set for Next Friday
Taylor-Burke Motor Co. hosts a Fordson Tractor Dealer Convention attended by all district dealers in Texas. Messrs Felix Pfiester Ernst Meier and Christian Mathiesen traveled to Dallas for the Texas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Burke Motor Co
Texas
Messrs
Felix Pfiester
Ernst Meier
Christian Mathiesen
Dallas
The
Texas Farm Bureau
Emil Enke and family leave Fredericksburg for Weesatche home
Mr. Emil Enke and family of Weesatche Texas who had resided at Fredericksburg for some time left Wednesday for their home at that place.
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Emil Enke
Weesatche
Texas
Fredericksburg
Local Notes and Health Update From Texas Towns
Mrs. E J Evans returns home to Marshall after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Can ley. Fredericksburg rainfall in 1925 measured by gauge totals 18 inches with 13.42 inches in Aug Sep Oct. Gustav Koensecke of Gold Tex suffers blood poisoning from a knife wound while butchering.
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E. J. Evans
Marshall
Mrs
Lee Canley
Wm. Burrer
Fredericksburg
Gustav Koensecke
Gold
Tex
New Chamber of Commerce Names New Secretary
At a Cham ber of Commerce meeting the board accepted Norman Keller as the new secretary. The former assistant secretary begins his duties with best wishes for success in the new role.
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Chamber of Commerce
Norman Keller
Keller
Abilene Players In Rollover Near Mason Road
A Ford sedan carrying Abilene basketball players overturned on Mason Road above Seven Mile but all occupants escaped unharmed. The vehicle sustained damage to the top side lights and windshield.
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Abilene
San Antonio
Mason Road
Seven Mile
Bierschwab and Barber Back From Austin Business Trip
Max J. Bierschwab and Geo Barber returned from a brief business trip to Austin, reporting routine engagements and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Max J. Bierschwab
Geo. Barber
Austin
Builders finish new structure beside Buckhorn Cafe
Carpenters completed a new building adjoining the Buckhorn Cafe and plan to house E. J. Dechert Barber Shop in the near future.
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Buckhorn Cafe
E. J. Dechert
Chevrolet Cars Arrive at Standard Motor Co Agency
The Standard Motor Co has become the Chevrolet agency for the county. A car load of new Chevrolets and accessories arrived Thursday and interested buyers can see them at the above named place.
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Standard Motor Co
Chevrolet
Read the Advertisements in This Paper
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Moritz - Crenwelge
John Light
Kanzack
American Legion
the Loan & Abstract
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl.a
Hy. Heimann
Anna Stieler
W.H. Schaefer
H. V. Heylana
Hansen
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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