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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
1
Citizens in Fredericksburg focus on three priorities water and sewer services railroad access and a western road connecting to the Spanish Trail near Segovia. Completing any one boosts property values and workers’ opportunities. all three would nearly double city land values and spur population growth and farm and stock markets.
The former and stockman view the railroad as the key development. They expect direct personal gains, higher county property values, and thus potential tax relief or more road funds. Farmers and stockmen are urged to support funding for the road to aid local businessmen.
The article recalls that incorporation aimed to secure a water works system and sanitary city with strong fire protection. It asserts a proactive City Government adds value, noting Fredericksburg citizens are fortunate with a mayor and commissioners who take decisive action. Continued on page 7.
District Judge J H McLean and District Attorney Fielding Hammond presided over a habeas corpus trial for Walter Klein accused of murdering Deputy Sheriff Wm Pape. Bond fixed at 12500 dollars. Klein and officers furnished bond. No new evidence shown. defendant bound over to next grand jury on prior evidence.
A crew remodels the lower floor of the R. G. Striegler Building next to Juenke and Schoenewolf. After completion Mr. Dooley will relocate his stock to the new space and run a leading novelty and notions store in the area.
Directors of Fredericksburg Turn Verein elected O B Petseh as President Max T Henke as Vice President Erwin C Krause as Secretary Eric Juenke as Treasurer and re-elected Wm Pape Chr Ressmann Alb J Sehmidt Emil Koch Emil R Henke Ad Sembritzky Ad Mergenthaler and Emil Gerhard to the board.
An agricultural note invites farmers to a terracing school at J. B. Wieser’s farm four miles from Fredericksburg on the Goehmann road. The session on July 10 teaches line running methods and terrace-building implements. Mrs Walter London underwent an operation at the Keide and Witte hospital earlier in the week.
The new rates include a one cent postage for post cards and a one cent per two ounces for newspapers and magazines. Parcel post retains rates in the first three zones but lowers rates elsewhere, with rural routes two cents less for the first three zones and one cent less beyond. Special handling fees rise with weight, and special delivery fees apply in addition to regular postage.
A farm home on the Peter Ahrens property at Cherry Mountain was wholly destroyed by a noon Monday fire. Mr. Fritz Ahrens and his family were away when the blaze started, leaving the origin unknown and their belongings and stored canned goods lost in the flames.
Mr J S Heiner, a long time Jonesboro Arkansas merchant, has bought the unsold Welge Hausen stock and will reopen the business soon. The city welcomes him and wishes success in his new home and venture.
July 4 injury report: Johnnie Chicken Riley, a Henke Bros meat market worker, suffered the end of his thumb severed by an electrical meat grinder during afternoon grinding duties.
The Fredericksburg Park celebration on July 4 featured numerous swimming and diving events. Winners include Edna Joseph and H Wilkins in the ladies 60 yard swim, Erna Dietel and Audry Burgdorf in the girls under 14, Cole Lewis and James Lemons in the boys under 14, Gilbert Nagel and Hy Joseph in the 14 to 16 girls and boys divisions, Henry Schmidt and Andy Hinds in the men's 120 yard, Gilbert Kaderli and Hudson in the men's long dive, Rudy Kott Jr. and Milton Keller in the boys under 14, Irene Riley and Edna Joseph in the ladies board dive, Henke and John Rusenberger in board dives.
Mrs Amalia Riley marked her 75th birthday among relatives and friends in a family gathering.
The notice notes a one cent per ounce penalty for first class mail and that registered mail can be covered by indemnity up to $1000 for loss rifling or damage with fees from 15e to $1.00. Additional changes are promised in the next issue.
The post office has installed new mail boxes to handle increasing mail volume. An automatic parcel post scale shows weight and required postage for any zone. A Hey Dolphin stamp canceling machine Model M can cancel up to 400 letters per minute and tracks all mail canceled. Postmaster Kneese and staff pledge improved service.
Wm. Fritze born July 31 1843 in Dillenburg Nassau Germany died July 2 at Mason Texas aged 84 11 2. Immigrated with parents May 8 1846 to Fredericksburg endured cholera loss of family support adopted by Ernst Holy Sr after Texas Ranger service married Anna Schneider in 1871 eight of eleven children survived funeral held Castell with Rev G H Holy and Rev F Foerster.
Rev Fellmann newly ordained in Fredericksburg has taken the role as assistant to Father Heckmann. He conducted his first services last Sunday.
A district Skat tournament will be held in Fredericksburg on July 15 with all players urged to attend. A forerunner event leads to the September 2 state gathering where skat players from across Texas converge in Fredericksburg.
The New York Buyers Association has moved to a new large building with modern equipment. The dressing plant will handle turkeys and chickens and serve the growing poultry industry in the area.
In Austin Miss Dora Saenger daughter of Mr and Mrs William Saenger of Fredericksburg wed Mr Eric Dahlstrom of Austin. The couple resides in Austin after the ceremony. Also Mr Fernando Meckel son of Walter Meckel of Fredericksburg and Miss Mamie McKane of Taylor were married and will live in San Antonio where the groom works for the Texas Freie Presse Publishing Co.
Mr. Theo Lange and family were visitors in Llano last Saturday, according to local social notes. The visit highlighted community ties and local hospitality during the weekend.
Mrs Lena Ernst visits Mr and Mrs W L McDougall in San Antonio Judge Louis J Wardlaw a gubernatorial candidate will address a Courthouse gathering Saturday night July 7 Rev F A Bracher travels to Waverly Iowa for the General Synod meeting with other states
Mr and Mrs Max Kneese visited relatives in Bandera and attended the Old Settlers Reunion during the latter part of this week.
A Fredericksburg delegation including Max T Henke Hugo Walter Ad Mergenthaler Arrechie Brodie Anton Knopp Ed Knopp Edward Krauskopf Ad Meckel Gus Hartmann Ad Gold and Harry Rusenberger attended the Skat Tournament at Hermann Sons Hall San Antonio on July 4. Prize results will be announced after score cards are checked.
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