Hohmann and Ottmers Wed in Crab Apple Lutheran Church
At 3 30 p m January 20 in Crab Apple Lutheran Church Richard Hohmann son of Theodore and Mrs Hohmann and Olga Ottmers daughter of George E and Mrs Ottmers were united in marriage Rev Flachmeier officiated with Adolf Ottmers Robert Ottmers Ella Lorenz and Hulda Woerner as attendants The couple will reside at Eckert where the groom farms and ranches The Standard sends best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Apple
Richard Hohmann
Theodore Hohmann
Olga Ottmers
George E. Ottmers
Flachmeier
Messrs
Adolf
Robert Ottmers
Ella Lorenz
Hulda Woerner
Eckert
Appreciation Note From Barber to Fredericksburg and Gillespie County
Mrs Bar ber and I depart Saturday for Seguin thanking Fredericksburg and Gillespie County for six months of kindnesses and courtesies. We felt at home from the start and will carry fond memories of this community. Contact us in Seguin. we will welcome friends from Fredericksburg. George D Barber credits Chamber of Commerce effort and asks continued loyalty to his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Rattler Bit Boy Twice in Texas Locality
Lawrence Schumann thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Schumann near Albert Texas was severely bitten by a large rattlesnake on Wednesday and remained in serious condition. This is the second bite the boy has suffered from a rattlesnake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Adolf Schumann
Albert
Texas
Mr Oswald Crenwelge Takes Position At Hirsch Company
Oswald Crenwelge accepts a new role at L. E. Hirsch, expanding the firm’s leadership. The move signals a shift in management as the organization seeks experienced guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Crenwelge
L. E. Hirsch
Mrs Hahn Improves After Illness and Travel Notes
Mrs. E. B. Hahn, previously very sick, is recovering. Miss Sophie Heep departed Sunday to San Antonio and then to New Braunfels to attend the Catholic Staatsverband meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hahn
Sophie Heep
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Staatsverband
Benno Kirchner Falls From Barn Second Story
Saturday of last week Benno Kirchner son of Wm Kirchner of Cherry Mountain Community fell from a barn second story striking hard objects and breaking two ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benno Kirchner
Wm. Kirchner
Cherry Mountain
Death of Gustav Koennecke Remembered in Fredericksburg
The Standard chronicles the death of Gustav Koennecke at 69 from a blood poisoning following a butcher knife wound while butchering. He died Saturday morning after the accident on Tuesday. funeral held Monday at 2:30 with Rev Koerner officiating and Arion Singing Club providing songs. He left three children Lina West Albert Koennecke and Theodore Koennecke, plus grandchildren and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Koennecke
Gillespie County
August Koennecke
Albertine Kramer
Lina
Jim West
Dallas
Texas
Albert Koennecke
Bank of Fredericksburg
Theodore Koennecke
Gold
William
Herman Koennecke
Otto
Dalk
Charles IF. Lueckenbach
San Antonio
Mesdames
Herman
Otto Koennecke
Anna Wittig
Otto Kramer
Koerner
Holy Ghost Church
Arion Singing Club
Fredericksburg
Eckert Family Weekend Trip Highlights in Austin
Mr Louis Eckert and his daughters spent last weekend in Austin enjoying a family outing. The trip showcased their time away from routine activities and included local sightseeing and leisure moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Eckert
Austin
Pape Family Visits Austin Relatives This Week
The Alfred Pape family of Austin visited their local relatives during the early part of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pape
Austin
Rode Family Vacation Near Fredericksburg
Mr. Phillip Rode and his Mason family spent the early part of the week visiting relatives in and near Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Rode
Mason
Fredericksburg
Local dealers plan to ship a carload of chickens
Local dealers intend to load and ship out a carload of chickens on the second and third of next month.
Mr Charles Koenig Breaks Arm While Cranking Ford
Mr Charles Koenig suffered a broken right arm when attempting to crank his Ford car. No other injuries or details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Koenig
Fredericksburg Chamber Banquet Celebrates Rail, Roads and Progress
The semi annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Nimitz Hotel featured Fredericksburg Booster Song by the singing club and remarks on rail transport for Gillespie County. Speakers from San Antonio to Llano highlighted cooperation, roads, and future projects while thanks were given for the meal, decorations, and music by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Bracher
Chamber of Commerce Singing Club
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Leeman
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
A. H. Kneese
Gillespie County
Geo. Armistead
San Antonio Express
Hl. H. Sagebiel
E. H. Riley
Walter Long
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Stella Smith
Norman Keller
Frank Nimitz
F. J. Walch
Singing Club
Ludwig Vorauer
Farmers Enroll For Central Texas Better Crop Campaign
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Mr Barber reports about eighty farmers enrolled with more expected by week’s end. County farmers compete for three cash prizes totaling 150 dollars offered by the Chamber and Gillespie County Fair Association. A mass meeting of baseball players and fans is set for Thursday night at 7:30 in the Chamber of Commerce room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce
Barber
Central Texas
The
American Statesman
Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
Chamber of Commerce Room
Fredericksburg Pioneer Gustav Pfeil Dies at 76
Gustav A Pfeil veteran citizen of Fredericksburg died Tuesday at 4 30 am after a stroke. Born February 15 1849 in Wuertemberg he came to the U S at 19 and worked as a blacksmith before building a gin and operating a soda factory. He later owned the Arrow Cotton Gin and light plant, turning them over to sons Otto and Felix in 1914. He leaves wife Bertha Ruegner six sons Alfred Henry Harry Felix Walter and eleven grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 pm at home with Rev G H Holly, burial Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Pfeil
Fredericksburg
Wuertemberg
South Germany
Otto
Felix
Bertha Ruegner
Alfred
Henry
Harry
Walter Pfeil
Mr. Pfeil
G. H. Holly
Greenwood Cemetery
Herman
Our County
Local Moped Choir Edelweiss Performs at Peters Opera House
On February 6 the Edelweiss choir with Concordia and Comfort Boerne choirs will present a varied program at Peters Opera House. Walter Weber's Orchestra will supply the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edelweiss
Concordia
Comfort and
Boerne
Peters Opera House
Walter Weber
Banquet Draws 250 Attendees for Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce banquet hosted last night attracted over 250 attendees signaling strong local support and goodwill toward the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tax Assessor Hy Kirchhoff Confined by Illness
The Tax Assessor Hy Kirchhoff is reported to be confined to bed due to illness, leaving office duties temporarily affected. News notes his absence with best wishes for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. Kirchhoff
Needlecraft Club Delights Members With Afternoon Program
Mrs. Joe Stein hosted Needlecraft members for a Thursday gathering. The group enjoyed the usual program and, after leaving, unanimously pronounced the afternoon delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stein
The
Needlecraft
Granite marker for Old Spanish Trail on Bexar Kendall line
Bexar and Kendall county members of the Chamber of Commerce met last week to discuss granite to mark the Old Spanish Trail on the county line. Nagel Bros. will supply the granite at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar
Kendall County
Chamber of Commerce
Nagel Bros
Boos and Ernst Wed at Holy Ghost Church
Felix Boos son of Mr and Mrs Theodor Boos married Clara Ernst daughter of Mrs Chas Ernst Wednesday at 3 PM in Holy Ghost Church Reverend Arthur Koer ner officiated Attendants were Erna Schmidt Ida Ernst Charles Ernst and Charles Weber Guests then went to the bride’s mother home in Pedernales Community for a feast The groom works as a farmer The Standard offers best wishes for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Ghost Church
Felix Boos
Theodor Boos
Clara Ernst
Chas. Ernst
Arthur Koerner
Erna Schmidt
Ida Ernst
Charles Ernst
Charles Weber
Pedernales
Reopen Picture Hall with Sunday Night Moving Pictures
Peter's Opera House resumes moving pictures every Sunday night starting February 7. Albert Knopp, manager with years of experience, will run the machine and choose the films. Opening feature is First National's The Knockout a eight reel drama with a two reel comedy and fables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter’s Opera House
Albert Knopp
Snowfall Breaks Records Across Central Texas
Fredericksburg and surrounding areas logged 8 to 10 inches as an unusual weekend storm. Reports from Johnson City, New Braunfels, Comfort, Blanco, Austin and Burnet show snowfall from 2 to 10 inches, with several cities claiming a fifty year record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Johnson City
New Braunfels
Comfort
Blanco
Austin
Burnet
Mr Arthur Ressmann Spends Weekend in Fredericksburg
Mr Arthur Ressmann of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg over the last weekend staying with family and enjoying the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ressmann
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Felix Stehling Attends Staats Verband Meeting in New Braunfels
Felix Stehling attended a meeting of the Catholic Staats Verband in New Braunfels Texas. The event gathered local community members to discuss parish matters and shared concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Stehling
Catholic Staats Verband
New Braunfels, Tex
Play A Bunch of Fun at High School Friday
The play A Bunch of Fun, postponed due to heavy snowfall, will be performed this Friday in the High School auditorium. Proceeds will benefit the 1926 Mesa and the Graduating Class asks for community support.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George D. Barber
Rattler
Boy
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl
Manager
A.P.C. Petsch
C. of C. Banquet
Martin Anderson
Austin American
Clapton
Stephan Austin
Max J. Bierschwale
Geo. Barber
Good Roads Committee
Live Oake Crossing
Harper Road
H. A. Ries
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
Gustav A. Pfeil
Boos - Ernst
Hansen
Felix W. Maier
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