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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
1
Public notice from Fredericksburg Texas lists room 11 in the Gold Building and references F J Brandes with location details.
The notice lists engagements or marriages between Felix Herber and Elsa Beyer, Harry Marschall and Selina Kneese, Hermann A. Weirich and Bertha Lott, Erwin W. Jordan and Laura Ida Arbelger, Lorenz W. Wendel and Alma Oehler, Eli Houy and Minda Durst.
Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Gonzalez welcomed a son on January 18. Mr. and Mrs. Vede Russell had a son on January 19. Mr. and Mrs. John Duderstadt welcomed a daughter on January 17. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Stahl welcomed a daughter on December 13. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Lemons had a son on January 24. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Wahrmund welcomed a daughter on January 17. Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Leifeste welcomed a daughter on January 24.
Death report lists Mrs. Johanna Weinheimer who died January 8 at age 95 years 10 months 14 days Arabel la Josephine Warner who died January 16 aged 79 Minnie Mil dred Keidel who died January 23 aged 5 years The brief notices record ages and dates for each death in a small local listing.
The second quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will be held Saturday and Sunday. Presiding Elder Rev E A Konken expects to arrive Friday afternoon. Services Friday and Sunday at 7 30 pm will be in English. Business session Saturday 10 30 am. Communion after Sunday morning service. A special service for older members at 2 45 Sunday afternoon. Everyone invited. A R Vetter Pastor. OV
R N O A White Oak Camp 6170 Royal Neighbors of America installed officers on Sunday afternoon January 25. Names include Oracle Nannie Striegler and Recorder Margaret Puhl with other posts filled by Minna Stoffers Receiver Emmy Marshall Past Oracle Cora Henke Marshal and Louise Schoenewolf Manager. Bertha Riley served as Installing Officer and Louise Schoenewolf as Ceremonial Marshal. After the meeting attendees were served hot chocolate and cake at Klaerner Confectionery.
Unclaimed letters at Fredericksburg Post Office include Christine Buss Minnie Lee May Helen Tathes Mrs Dina Fritz Gillermo Nolasto. If not called by February 7 1920 they will be sent to the Division of Dead Letters in Washington DC. Please say advertised when calling.
Mr August M Jung announces his candidacy for Gillespie County tax collector. He currently serves as deputy tax collector and has the experience needed for the duties. If the census shows more than 10000 residents, the tax collector and sheriff offices will be separated by law.
Tivy High School Kerrville sent teams will visit Fredericksburg High School to meet the Frede ricksburg squads on the local grounds this afternoon at 1 30 p m. The public is invited and teachers and country school pupils are encouraged to attend as part of a revival of annual field games led by Prof A Neffendorf who oversees school athletics.
A Saturday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs A W Moursund honored Miss Laura Arbelger with a miscellaneous shower. Miss Henrikke Moursund organized games and a sumptuous supper followed a delightful evening for the guests.
The School Board and supporters guarantee a purchase contract to obtain Harvard's Classics a 50 volume library of essays world history literature and knowledge for the school library promising a valuable addition for students and learning.
Public School Auxiliary members meet February 6 to perfect plans for a Washington Birthday celebration and urge strong attendance.
Friday night a group of Fredericksburg youths hosted a box supper and ball at Klaerner's Opera House. Lunch baskets raised 99 dollars for the new club’s treasury, supporting its amusements for members. the first event was a success.
Mr Eli Houy and Miss Minda Durst wed January 22 at the Episcopal Methodist Church in Fredericksburg officiated by Rev Kleinknecht. Congratulations to the couple.
Local items report Paul Bode visiting Fredericksburg, Chas Lehmann shipping hogs to Ft Worth, and a Fredericksburg school exam and promotion. A test oil well may be sunk in western Gillespie County soon. Mrs. Robert Penniger visited family in San Antonio. New STANDARD subscribers include Arnold Krauskopf and others. Prof J M Dubray’s illness leads to a short College closure, with recovery hoped. Rich Bonn sells Hereford cattle for 2200, Rudy Kott and Alfred Petmecky visit San Antonio, Gus Gold buys a Hupmobile in San Antonio, Lila Evers leaves for Austin for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Felix Stehling returned from their honeymoon visiting St Louis and several northern cities. The Fredericksburg and Northern Railway train backed into Fredericksburg Station after a failed attempt to proceed to the Junction due to locomotive issues. Practically dry weather promises to aid farmers and road contractors as Dozier sets a cement highway project three miles from Fredericksburg toward the Mason Gillespie county line.
Mr Elgin O Rothmann a prominent young ranchman of Loyal Valley left for Colorado to attend the National Live Stock Show in Denver. Before returning he plans a trip to Wyoming to view cattle and markets.
Mrs. Robert Blum has been taken to San Antonio for an operation to treat an ailment recently contracted. It is hoped she will soon be reported in a position to recover fully.
Mr KE G Fehrenbach president general manager of the Martin Telephone system with headquarters at Liano was in town early this week to look after the company interests. We refer to his advertisement in this issue of the Standard.
Mr H P Gartrell formerly a prominent Fre dericksburg businessman now in Mason traveled from his ranch near Harper to Mason on Tuesday. He reported everything at his ranch and in the Harper community was alright.
Mr and Mrs M M Nelson of London Kimble County passed through the area with two grandchildren en route from San Antonio to Fredericksburg. They met the editor and his wife who ran out of oil and were rescued, with the Nelsons bringing them to Fredericksburg on their return trip.
Erwin Jordan and Laura Arhelger were married by Rev Koerner at the bride’s home in Fredericksburg. Attendants included Hlenrikke Moursand Kila Arhelger Reuben and Otto Jordan. They will reside in Austin after a celebratory dinner and well wishes from Fredericksburg society.
Miss Gertrude Puhl informs the editor she is appointed to take the census in Gillespie County Justice Precincts 4 5 7 and 8 and the western half of Precinct 1. She will travel by automobile and call at every house in her territory.
Mrs. Amandus Stehling nee Vogel dies at about 85 in Fredericksburg after a long marriage on the Mason Road. Survived by husband Christian Stehling, nine children including George Adam John Magdalena Marquerite Mary, 46 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren. Funeral services followed by burial in Catholic cemetery after church service Tuesday morning.
W A Koonce aged 68 was injured when he walked into a moving automobile at the South Alamo and Water Streets intersection in San Antonio. He sustained a broken left collar bone and cuts to the head face and left hand. he was moved to Robert B Green Memorial Hospital and later returned home. The car was driven by H Chowney who stopped and took him to the hospital.
Health Commissioner Copeland declares an influenza epidemic in New York City after reviewing reports up to yesterday evening. He notes 106 influenza deaths and 941 pneumonia deaths since January 1, but expects a turning point and a rapid decline in new cases.
Vienna reports a virulent influenza surge in Vienna and Budapest with growing plague in Eastern Silesia and Slovakia. Te schen residents collapse in the streets as outbreaks spread across the region.
Washington January 27 The Graham anti-sedition measure is dead as the House Rules Committee refused a special rule. The bill will return to the Judiciary Committee which is expected to report a new form based on Representative Husted’s proposal. The Husted plan defines criminal anarchy and limits funds for promoting it while allowing lawful advocacy.
Mrs F E Parker wife of a railroad conductor vanished from 521 Ogden street last Friday. Her body was recovered from the San Antonio River Wednesday afternoon. Diamonds valued at 3000 dollars were missing. A Houston chauffeur was arrested after she was last seen in his car. Foul play is suspected.
A reader asks whether Bruns wick Tire was purchased at Felix Maier and whether it was obtained at cost price. The note ends with the signer Lott.
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