Local residents visit Fredericksburg on shared trips
Mr and Mrs Eber Parker traveled to Fredericksburg on Monday. Mrs Frank Staudt of near Fredericksburg visits her mother Mrs N Cottle this week. Fritz Sageser was among business visitors in Fredericksburg Monday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Menges of Mason visited relatives in the community this week. Miss Marguerite Bein spent the weekend with Miss Virginia Belle Deaver of Klein Branch. Mr and Mrs Sam McUaleb and son John Earl were in Fredericksburg one day this week. Otto Rahe made a business trip to Fredericksburg Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Pape Mrs N Cottle Mrs Raymond Cottle and daughter Audrey made a business trip to Fredericksburg Monday.
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Frank Staudt
Fredericksburg
Cottle
Fritz Sageser
Lewis Menges
Mason
Marguurite Bein
Virginia Belle Deaver
Klein Branch
Sam McUaleb
John Earl
Gilbert Pape
N. C. Cottle
Raymond Cottle
Audrey
Grosenbacher Family Shopping in Town Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Walter Grosenbacher and their children were seen shopping in town on Wednesday.
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Walter Grosenbacher
Local residents share weekend visits and new arrivals
The column notes numerous weekend visits and family news. Arthur and Mrs. Allen of Junction visited Mrs. Allen's parents the Rogerses. Willie Pape Jr. and wife welcomed a baby girl. Oliver Roberts and daughter Helen were in town. Oswald Feller hosted her father Stahl from Fredericksburg. Arthur Baumann and children toured Austin. Otto Itz and daughter shopped. Booker Spence visited. Ferdinand Tatsch and Henry Tatsch of the Reservation Community stayed with the Tatsch family. J. B. Birt's baby boy was taken to Secor Hospital in Kerrville but is improving. Henry Tatsch and son Belton toured Meckenburg and Spring Creek to review road improvements. E. S. Fairchilds returned from Fort Worth. Morris Bein visited the Roberts home. Swift Fairchild toured Mason. August Kirchhoff started driving a new Ford from Citizens Auto. Eddie McDougal, Arnold Markwordt, and Clara Markwordt bought a new Chevrolet back in Fredericksburg.
Miss Viola Feller Weds Erwin Lange at Lutheran Church
Miss Viola Feller daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Feller married Erwin Lange a ranchman at seven oclock in the Lutheran Church with Rev Wolf officiating. The couple are well known locally and many friends wish them a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Feller
Erwin Lange
Wolf
Miss Feller
Louis Feller
Lange
Local Visitors and Injuries Mentioned in Harper
Ben Lange and Marvin Ernst were in town on business. Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer and family visited Henry Tatsch's home. Geo Ehlinger County Agent and Dr Williamson from Ft Worth visited Harper to discuss aid against the Charlton disease affecting stock. No new cases in the last day or two. Dr Williamson will return in a few days with possible updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lange
Marvin Ernst
Alfred Kramer
Henry Tatsch
Geo. Ehlinger
Dr. Williamson
Ft. Worth
Harper
Williamson
Chicken Supper Benefit For M. E. Church South
The Womens Missionary Society of M. E. Church South hosts a chicken supper at the Church Dining Hall on Thursday July 7 at 6 PM. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Free program after supper. Also advised to postpone buck or billy purchases until July 19 20 and 21 for the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of Texas annual convention featuring top breeding stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Missionary Society of M. E. Church
South
Billy
United States
Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association of Texas
Farmers' Marketing Association to Meet in Dallas
The Farmers' Marketing Association calls a convention in Dallas on July 4 to plan cotton price stabilization. The organizers argue stability and profit are achievable and invite farmers bankers merchants wholesalers and manufacturers to attend. Invitations were sent to Senators Morris Sheppard and Earl B Mayfield Congressman C B Hudspeth and other Texans.
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Dallas
Tex
Farmers’ Marketing Association
Morris Sheppard
Earl B. Mayfield
C. B. Hudspeth
el Paso
STANDARD Subscription Offer
The STANDARD newspaper advertises a yearly subscription at the rate of $1.00 per year. The offer highlights affordable access to daily news and distant coverage for readers seeking consistent, low-cost delivery.
Abolition Pressure Grows On Electoral College
As prohibition becomes a main issue in the 1928 presidential campaign agitation increases for abolition of the electoral college and direct popular vote. The present system cannot leave a solemn referendum on wet and dry issues and a candidate may win the popular vote yet lose the presidency via the electoral college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bible stolen leads to probation for teen thief
A 15 year old boy was caught in the act of stealing a large Bible from a rural Methodist church. He was ordered to probation court with an indeterminate term at Harris County School for Boys until he reaches age 21. The case also mentions theft of window shades.
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Houston
Harris County School For
Cotton Sprayer Offered for Inspection at O Kolmeier Co
Farmers urged to inspect a cotton spraying machine capable of spraying water up to forty feet wide. Available for viewing at O Kolmeier and Company located on 5 St.40 with claims of good quality and low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Kolmeier & Co
Boy Found With Bible Near Church During Probation Check
A probation officer stopped a boy near the church and found a Bible in his possession. At the boy’s home, window shades and dishes were recovered, tying the incident to the church visit.
For Sale Kerr County Farm 300 Acres Near Center Point
300 acre Kerr County farm for sale five miles from Center Point six miles from Kerrville. 150 acres cultivated with flowing creek and artesian well. Other improvements noted. Full particulars available at this office. 40
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Kerr County
Center Point
Kerrville
Southwest Texas Region Described as Southwest Texas
A regional description notes that the area south and west of the Colorado River is commonly known as Southwest Texas, highlighting its geographic naming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Colorado River
Southwest
Card of Thanks for Help After Bite by Rattle Snake
We thank all our friends for assistance rendered when our little darling was bitten by a rattlesnake. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Joseph Jung Mrs Gus Siggell Mr and Mrs Otto Zimmermann and Dr W Keidel for their help. All acts of kindness will be remembered. Mr and Mrs Jessie Holden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jung
Gus. Siggell
Otto Zimmermann
W. Keidel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harper News
Marie Cottle
Eber Parker
Otto Rahe
Arthur Allen
Junction
Willie Pape, Jr
Oliver Roberts
Helen
Oswald Feller
Mr. Stahl
Arthur Baumann
Austin
Mr. Otto Itz and
Booker Spence
Ferdinand Tatsch
J. B. Birt
Secor Hospital
Belton
Meck
Tenburg
Spring Creek
Mrs. E
Fairchild
Fort Worth
Morris Bein
Mrs. Olver Roberts
Mrs. Swift Fairchild
August Kirchhoff
Citizen’s Auto Company
Eddie McDougal
Arnold Markwordt
Clara Markwordt
Mr. Markwordt
Feller - Lange
Need Jaenke & Schoenewolf
Art
Ford Spare Tire
Herman Heyland
P. W. Lemons
Tatsch
McCormick & Co
Baltimore
Bee Brand
Mr. and
Mrs. Jessie Holden
Empire Theatre
Jack Londons
High Seas
Ralph Ince
Claire Adams
Mitchel Lewis
Anita
City Flour & GraIn CO
Fred J. Hannemann
Akron
Central Power & Light Co
Kron
Rome
Caesar
Italy
Gaul
Britain
Fredericksburg Drive-in
Frank A. Seiberling
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