Red Cross Nursing Course Offered by Gillespie Chapter
The Gillespie County Red Cross chapter announces a practical nursing course for women over 16. Due to influenza strains, nursing facilities were strained. the program costs include only a $1 registration fee and textbook, with classes arranged by chapter. The piece notes a personal update from the Goldschmidt family, linking the need for trained nurses to relief for families.
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The
Red Cross
County Health Board
Actiows
Gillespie County
Harry Schwarz
Robert Penniger
Red Cross Aid
Fredericksburg
Local News Brief From Mason and Harper County
Miss Alma ekert of Mason returns home after several months with the Central Drug Co. in Mason. Mr. F B Riley visited town Monday. The Crab Apple section shows excellent grass and crop prospects for the season. Riley recovered from a flu illness. Mr. L Rogers died of pneumonia in Harper at the end of last week. J Rogers was a candidate for County Commissioner in Precinct No 26 Gillespie County.
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Alma “Ekert
Mason
Central Drug Co
F. B. Riley
Riley
L. &. Rogers
Harper
J. Rogers
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Resigns During 1918 Report
Longtime Fredericksburg Vol Fire Department chief Wm Bruns resigns after fifteen years. The annual report notes seven alarms in 1918 with property loss of 198?900 and 2800 insurance, influenza disruptions, and financial strain. Red Cross calls for volunteers as county health board enacts influenza prevention measures. Harold Elo Bierschwale dies at five amid flu outbreak. funeral and local impact noted.
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Fredericksburg
Sam
Grobe Estate
Albert Walter
K. C. Hansen
K. J. Koenig
R. L. Kott
John Gardner
Pfeil
Wm. Bruns
Red Cross Welcome Home Roll
Nov 27 Hilmar H Henke infantry Private 46 No 12 Bn 165 D B Morris Ranch Jan 11 Othmar Kaderli Q M C Pvt F R No 362 Camp Jo bson Fla Morris Ranch
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Red Cross
Hilmar H. Henke
D. B
Morris Ranch
Othmar Kaderli
F. R
Camp
Jobson
Fla
Gillespie County Road Aid Boost Heralded for Highway Scheme
Government funds raised to 132500 accelerate a permanent national highway project from Mason County line at Cherry Spring to Kendall County line at Bankersmith. The plan envisions a road improvement district across Gillespie County and surrounding routes including Austin Road via Johnson City to Stonewall and Fredericksburg, with broader district road upgrades to withstand any weather. Burial notices follow: Mrs Ernest C Bierschwale, Rosa Hartmann, and related family mourn the influenza death toll.
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Gillespie County
State Highway Commission
Mason County
Cherry Spring
Kendall County
Bankersmith
Austin
Johnson City
Stonewall
Fredericksburg
Land Sold On Five Percent Commission Report
A land sale completed at a five percent commission rate with details indicating brokers and the transaction amount. The notice notes closing terms and parties involved in the sale.
Dr Ernest Hutschenreuter Dies After Hunting Accident
Ernest Hutschenreuter 17, son of Mr Max Hutschenreuter, was injured by a gun misfire while hunting with his brother Gis near Pedernales River. A 22 cartridge exploded, bullet lodged in his back, and he died Saturday night after treatment at Pressler's Sanitarium Fredericksburg. His funeral was held Monday afternoon on his father’s farm.
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Ernest C. Bierschwale
Ernest O. Bierschwale
Ruth
Ernest O. 3Ierschwale
Rosa Nee Hartmann
F. C. Hartmann
Ernest C. Bierschwaber
Fredericksburg
Ernest Hutschenreuter
Max Hutschefreuter
Gis
Pedernales River
Live Oak Creek
Mr. Arit
Ernest
Pedernales
Pressler
Williams and Tainter
Revi
Heinzmann
M. Hutschenreuter
Heavy Rain Raises Creek Levels Across County
A second heavy storm drenched the region Tuesday night with thunder and lightning. Palo Alto country reported hail and a torrential downpour. Town rainfall reached about 1.4 inches, Pedernal es recorded five to six feet, and a north wind cleared the clouds toward the south on Wednesday morning. prospects for more rain remained, delaying plowing as farmers welcomed moisture that ends the recent drought fear.
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Palo Alto
Pedernales
Card of Thanks for Harold Elo Bier Schwale
We extend our sincere thanks for sympathy during our bereavement over our beloved son Harold Elo. Gratitude for the flowers and for Dr Peden and the hospital staff including Laura Bierschwabe Helene Knopp and Rev Father Gerlach for their devoted care and services. Mr J Bier Schwale and family.
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Harold Elo
Dr. Peden
Isses
Laura Bierschwabe
Helene Knopp
Father Gerlach
J. Bierschwale
Vanderstucken kin holiday visit in Texas town
Edgar Vanderstucken, son of Mr and Mrs Al fred Vanderstucken, spent the holidays with relatives in Fredericksburg Texas after a stay in San Antonio. Pledges Are Due.
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Edgar
Alfred Vanderstucken
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Loans on Farm and Ranch Lands by J B Wieser
J B Wieser of the Gold Building offers loans on farm and ranch lands and provides preparation of applications and abstracts for federal farm loans.
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J. B. Wieser
War Savings Stamp Drive 1919 Notice for Gillespie County
Postmaster A. R. Gold informs Gillespie County residents to fulfill pledged 1915 War Savings Stamps by purchasing 1919 series stamps. January availability set at $4.12 each. do not mix with 1918 stamps. Thrift Stamps remain valid and can be exchanged for 1919 stamps. dated January 24, 1919.
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Gillespie County
United States
Treasury Department
J. A. R. Gold
Fredericksburg
Gillespie
A. R. Gold
Two youths bound over on hides theft charges in Gillespie County
Last week Alvin Weidenfeller and Theodore Klein were arrested and indicted for taking hides from a local merchant and selling them for personal use. They are held on bond for Grand Jury investigation in February as Burglaries rise in town ahead of the February 17 Grand Jury convening.
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Alvin Weidenfeller
Theodore Klein
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Citizen Hurt in Auto Accident
A Sunday afternoon auto crash on Saba Street near Gillespie County involved Felix Blanchard Arthur Haus and Otto Weinheimer. Blanchard and Weinheimer suffered vehicle damage. Weinheimer received head wound from windshield splinters. all were arrested for speeding and fined. Sheriff Klaerner vows to arrest speeders to prevent potential loss of life.
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Saba
Felix Blanchard
Arthur Haus
Poth
Otto Weinheimer
Blanchard
Weinheimer
Alfred Klaerner
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Lery
Bines
Rrov
Alfred P. C. Petsch
R. G. Striegier
the Loan & Abstract Company
E. C. Hansen
RED Cross News
Herm. Goldschmidt
Harold Elo Bierschwale
Max J. Bischwale
Gerlach
Ceme
Max J. Terya
Bracutigam
E. Gc, Hansen, Real Estate Department Loan & Abstract Co
Made &Y
Scott & Bowne
Kleaner’s Opera House
Vivian Martin
Paramount
D. A. Riley
Stehling Bros
Burkburnet
Texas
World’s Wonder
Brown-Worth Oil CO
Main Str
Fort Worth
F. H. Petermann
Lari
Real Estate Department Loan
Koenig’s
Tf Koenig
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