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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1929
Page
10
Miss Emilie Bushnell serves as editor of the Blanco County section. Send items to Johnson City, Texas, for publication.
Johnson City residents and guests crowd town events with visits from Morris Ranch Waco San Antonio and Dallas. Names include Guenther Henke Anna Ruth Adair Arthur Galbreath Jeff Wensley Sallie Horns and many more as relatives attend ball games barbecues and family gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beauchamp of Henley attended ball games here Sunday. Messrs Alex and Jake Casparis of Perry Oklahoma are visiting Casparis and relatives. Mr. Chas Klett returned home from San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Novian of Post Oak were weekend shoppers. Miss Lorene Fawcett and Jo sefa Johnson were in Austin Wednesday shopping. Clarence Schlaudt at San Marcos Teachers College spent last weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. F J Werner returned after a short visit with her father. S. E. Johnson and son Sam Houston spent Thursday in Austin. Frank Pollard of Menard was a business visitor here Tuesday. Johnnie Brooks Casparis of San Antonio spent last week end with his parents King and Mrs Casparis.
Charley Haynes of Round Mountain visited Blanco Sunday. Miss Mildred Fulcher and Mrs. Carl Shugart called on friends in Johnson City Monday. Miss Lovie Moore visits Round Mountain this week. Mr. and Mrs. B Barnard of Junction visiting Blanco. Large crowd attended ball game in Johnson City Sunday. Rain Friday night brings benefit to the county. Mrs. Joe Buckner and children return from Austin. Alex and Jake Casparis of Oklahoma in town shaking hands with old friends.
Saturday’s Round Mountain barbecue drew a large crowd from nearby communities. The event featured amusements and a free lunch of barbecue, with attendees reporting a pleasant day meeting old and new friends.
The M. E. Ladies held a social at the church house Friday evening. Miss Sadie Wier held a musical recital for her pupils. Ice cream and cake sales funded chairs for Sunday School rooms. Weather kept attendance light, with total receipts of 12 dollars.
The court recommends John McKenzie be committed as an insane patient following a verdict of insanity in the 94th District Court. Judge McCrory suggests placement at a State hospital in Terrell or Austin, with County Judge Robertson to decide the final institution after certification. The prisoner remains in Bexar County jail until transfer and commitment papers proceed.
The Home Missionary Society met last Thursday at the M E Church with many in attendance. A pleasant and interesting business meeting was enjoyed by all.
Two close baseball games Sunday on the local diamond saw San Marcos Red Birds fall 3 to 2 to Johnson City Herders, while Mason defeated Johnson City 1 to 0. A large crowd from surrounding communities attended, and the boys played exceedingly well in both games.
Scientists warn that common houseflies may spread typhoid fever infantile paralysis and other diseases. An advertisement touts FLY TOX as harmless to people yet fatal to flies mosquitoes roaches moths and bedbugs claiming it was developed at the Mellon Institute by Rex Research Fellowship with a perfume like fragrance.
Classified notice from KNOPI and METZGER seeking poultry eggs cream butter hides and all other country produce for sale or purchase. Advertisers invite local producers and buyers to contact them for trading opportunities and supply arrangements.
John Pete McKenzie was committed to the custody of Alfonso Newton sheriff of Bexar County Texas to be kept in the county jail until further orders to confine him to a State hospital for insane patients. A jury found him insane after deliberating from the night before. The verdict followed a rapid trial ending with McKenzie’s stoic reaction as Sgt James McKenzie wept. The case, among Bexar County’s most sensational, grew from Street’s July 1927 arrest attempt leading to McKenzie’s death penalty and multiple gubernatorial reprieves by Gov Dan Moody.
An affidavit declaring McKenzie insane was filed in the 94th District Court by social worker Lulu Frost Uzzell who met him while leading jail services. McKenzie was ordered brought for a hearing on the issue and Governor Moody granted a fourth reprieve setting the execution for July 2.
A light verse praising a horse as a wonderous, self starting, low maintenance companion. The poem highlights absence of horns bells licenses sparks gears gas bills and cussing while affirming sturdy frame and dependable inner tubes and spark plugs. It closes with a playful note about exchange.
Large selection of used pianos in good condition offered by The Music Palace. Prices start at $125.00. Experienced staff assist buyers in selecting suitable instruments.
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