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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
1
In Austin the Giants lose a series game as slants of local pitchers frustrate the visitors. Faulk and Lee duel on the mound with solid defense. Austin pitcher support falters late while Wright shines in the field. An earlier scare with a home intrusion ends quietly after Sheriff Ochs intervenes.
Texas leads a movement where State colleges cooperate with the department to stage baby beef shows and contests for farm boys. The Texas Baby Beef Club now exceeds 1200 members as pioneer efforts in Coleman County prove successful. In Fort Worth events, young feeders win ribbons and even grand championships amid rising market prices.
Local visits and anniversaries fill the week as families gather for the July 4th celebration. Notable items include car sales by Grobe Eckhardt, ranch trades near Willow City, and trips by J. O. Ernst and others to cities like Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and San Antonio.
Burrier-Maier offers Packard Shoes in all styles and leathers for men and boys. Button, Blu cher, English Walking high and low cuts available with a guarantee: if they don’t wear, you get another pair.
The Nation's holiday was celebrated in Fredericksburg with hundreds of visitors. Anvil firing woke the town, flags graced businesses, and the Fair Grounds hosted racing, music, and a baseball game where Fredericksburg Giants defeated an Austin semi pro team. The home team’s season record reached twelve wins in sixteen games. Evening shows at Klaerner's and Peters featured pictures and dancing as crowds enjoyed a peaceful, festive day.
The local team undergoes changes after the Austin series. Captain Red Wright resigns as captain and coach but remains as a player. Robert Lee is appointed captain. Bonn and Pfeil leave their new uniforms. Yarborough takes first base and Loehte at third. A Sunday game vs Giants and Meier's Pharmacy of San Antonio looms with Klaerner and Ressmann in potential Giant uniforms.
Vitors Freburg and Gillespie County residents joined a Mason celebration with Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Maier and family Mr. F. W. Arbelger and daughters Laura and Ellie Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kolmeier and family Mrs. Richard Henke Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reichenau Harry Reichenau Emil Kolmeier Louis Schmidt and about twenty five others. Hoelzer's Military Band of Luckenbach provided music for the day attendees reported a delightful time and a pleasant trip.
Rainfall in the past week benefited nearly all crops with corn yields improving across the county. Cotton and other growing crops also benefited though not as strongly as corn.
Louis Kott senior of Louis Kott & Co sustained a serious leg injury when his right leg was caught in a belt in the garage on July 4. The belt slipped from the drive wheel preventing worse harm. He received medical care at Dr. Keidel's office and is said to be recovering well.
White Kid Slippers and white Canvas in Pumps with straps and criss cross designs. Complete assortment of American Lady Shoes and Sippers in patent gun metal vici bronze at Barrier-Mai er Co. Subscribe to the Standard.
Week ending July 1 1916 list of unclaimed letters includes Mrs Anne Mire Ernest Kraege Bicente Gomez Estagina Lopez Jose Saline Casiana Salazar Kusibio Seida Raul G Salana. Call marked Advertised or letters sent to Dead Letter Office July 15 1916.
Report from Mason describes a pistol duel on July 4 after a local celebration. William Kettner was killed and Jim Thurman was seriously wounded. both were shot multiple times. Kettner, a prominent Mason County citizen, is connected to Fredericksburg through relatives. The tragedy is linked to domestic estate affairs involving Mrs. Kettner.
Burrier-Maier Co offers a display of sport shirts and ties showcasing current patterns and fabrics. Shoppers can browse a range of coordinated sets and smart casual options for the season.
Mrs Coleman Wells of Tahoka was instantly killed when her car was struck by a southbound Santa Fe train at the Fifth Street crossing in Post City Texas at 2 PM. Six other occupants were injured including Wells who escaped death miraculously. her husband Coleman Wells was seriously hurt. The Wells family children were thrown clear with no major injuries. Thurman Wells and others in the car sustained unspecified injuries, not believed to be life threatening.
20 Degrees Cooler is the claim for palm beach and Kool Kloth suits. Comte shows the assortment at RUERIER MAIER 00.
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