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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1926

Page

3

Visitors greet Mason Kerrville and Reservation guests

Mesrs Gilbert Pape Oran Parker visited Mason earlier this week. Jas A Sehleyer and W A Fairchild were in Kerrville Tuesday. Lee Goff and John Green of the Reservation community came to town Wednesday. A ball and chicken supper is planned at the Hotel Friday night January 29. Mr and Mrs A Colbath visited over the weekend with Mrs Colbath’s parents Adolph Fritz. Little Elsie Gammenthaler returned from Castell after visiting Mrs Aug Kothman.

Messrs Gilbert Pape Oran Parker Mason Jas. A. Sehleyer W. A. Fairchild Kerrville Lee Goff John Green A. Colbath Elsie Gammenthaler Fred Gammenthaler Castell Aug. Kothman

Bierschwale and Minnix Wed in Austin Nuptials

Mr Fritz Bierschwale and Mrs Eddie Minnix united in marriage last week in Austin. They will reside here where friends extend congratulations and best wishes for happiness.

Fritz Bierschwale Eddie Minnix Austin

Topsy Turvy Society Meeting and Local Social News

The Topsy Turvey Literary Society met Friday January 15 with songs jokes debates and poems. Local notes report visits birthdays and dances including Mr and Mrs J C Stevens Klein Branch Kerrville and J W Lennon ranch home event with a large crowd and good times.

Topsy Turvey Literary Society Bonnie — Society Dean Hopf Lawson Rogers Paula Feller Pal O' Mine Ima Fay Rogers Cecil Floyd Lesa Bell Jones Lydia Whitewood Mildred DeFrost Victor Wendel Werner McDougall Edna B. Taylor Omilia Moore

Agriculture Club Notes From January Meeting

The Agriculture Club held its third regular meeting on January 14, 1925, with a program on farming topics. Speakers covered history of agriculture, dry land farming, insect control, cattle breeds, school gardens, plant growth, irrigation, and the work of the county agent. Local leader C W Granville spoke on club work. next meeting set for February 11, 1925.

Ehlinger Agriculture Club Edna B. Taylor The Savages Carlos Parker Cecil Floyd Marvin Tobin Victor Wendel Ura May Rogers Werner McDougall Ima Fay Rogers Texas Walter Thiele Morris Bein Alice Nichols Lawrence Nichols Douglas Duderstadt Nora Fischer Mildred DeFreest O. E. Cole C. W. Granville

Klein Branch Dominates Harper In Junior Basketball

Last Friday afternoon January 15 the Harper junior teams hosted Klein Branch with Klein Branch winning the girls 19 to 3 and the boys 211 to 13. Other notes mention Mr. Ernst Tarr visiting from the ranch and Miss Tilly Jung in Kerrville spending time with home folks. Raymond Jones visits Eldorado relatives, Mrs. Adolf Fritz recovering, A Smith nephew of J L Farris and Allen Johnson of Llano buying cattle last week.

Harper Klein Branch Tilly Jung Kerrville A. Smith J. L. Farris Allen Johnson Llano

Local Residents Active Around Boerne and Kerrville

Mr J M Stotts is in Boerne on business this week. Mr and Mrs Vester Parker welcomed a baby boy. Mr and Mrs E R Brown visited from the ranch Monday. Rev and Mrs W Wolf went to Kerrville Tuesday. Mrs Wolf's brother Albert Zander was en route to Paige and they accompanied him to Kerrville.

J. M. Stotts Boerne E. R. Brown W. Wolf Kerrville

Boy Hit by Auto in Taylor Leaves Bruised

Theodore Frisch, son of Ben Frisch of Taylor, was struck by a car driven by John Trump as he jumped from a wagon. The driver stopped and took him to a local hospital where doctors found no broken bones though he was severely bruised.

Taylor Texas Theodore Frisch Ben Frisch John Trump

Man Treks Two Hours on Fence to Escape Rabid Dog

J W Williams a San Marcos carpenter perched on a barbed wire fence for two hours to avoid a rabid dog that chased him to safety. A car wagon and rocks and clubs ended the danger and Williams suffered no injuries. Texas leads in turkey production with about 125 million chickens and 10 million turkeys in summer.

San Marcos Texas J. W. Williams Carpenter Williams

Local Groceries and History Books Promoted at Gillespie County Office

Attractive cash prices offered on groceries and dry goods. Fischer emphasizes strong demand for Gillespie County History books and urges customers to visit the office to inspect and purchase before stock runs out.

Hy. Fischer Gillespie County

Lost Texas boy Carol Taylor hunted near Burnet

Burnet January 19 reports 12 year old Carol Taylor son of M Lt Taylor went hunting with dogs Sunday afternoon in the cedar brake. After darkness fell he did not return and searchers scoured the area all night and into Monday but the boy remains missing.

Burnet Carol Taylor

Boy Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Yorktown Texas

A 16 year old Ignacio Ochoa tenant farmer’s son in Gar field was bitten on the right forefinger by a rattlesnake over four feet long with 15 rattles while rabbit hunting on the farm. He was rushed to town for care and is reported out of danger.

Yorktown Texas Ignacio Ochoa Garfield

Farm Produce Wanted at Premium Rates

Advertiser seeks all farm produce at top market prices. Prompt payment and fair terms offered. Contact the seller for details and arrange delivery or pickup.

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Harper, Texas Ford Cars Cone Car Co Jake Klein Finder Robert Keller Kerrville, Texas Harper Hotel H. H. Heyland Hamilton Bierschwale Minnix Miss Striegler Junior Declaimers Three Blind Mice—Society J. C. Stevens Harper Monday J. C. Casper and Son Milton Junction Fred Wedekind Albert Kramer J. W Lennon Paula Fischer Ernst Tarr Mr. Johnson Thurman Raymond Jones Eldorado Adolf Fritz Vester Parker Youte Citizens Auto Co Ford Guarantee Auto Sales CO Citizens Auto OO Purina H. C. Maier Cash Grocery
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