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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
1
Fredericksburg held its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 and 5 at the Fair Grounds. Hopf's Military Band announced the event by playing at street intersections as autos filled the streets. Local businesses decorated with flags and national colors while the program featured band concerts, horse races, foot races, and baseball games amid a large crowd.
Delegates Emma Rusche Ida Dittmar Alfred Neffendorf and Robt Klinvelhoefer returned by train after the Galveston convention June 25 26 27. About 200 delegates and visitors attended with resolutions adopted. Others named include Paul Stricker Helene Janssen Meta Kuempel Alfred Kasper and L Kott Co. reported car and real estate deals in Fredericksburg Pflugerville and surrounding areas. Albert Meckel is recovering from a recent accident.
County road work advances with two miles graded on Mason road and gravel added. Cement slabs removed on that road as crews assemble to refine Harper’s route. Local citizens donate 500 dollars to county funds while a trashing machine suffers fire damage near W Schlueter farm. Sheriff candidate Edgar Rothmann promotes fearless duties. Lawn party and sing song planned at Court House Park on July 23. Notables from San Antonio visit, including A D Fischer promoting Blumberg Steady Pull tractor. Hy Lehne farm hosts a demonstration.
Mrs Dora Boumthrbert and Geo oy Bester, Miss Aurora M Bode and Mr Bb Barker are listed in vital statistics. The brief item records marriages and related registrations with the couple names and designations.
Births announce a son for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Koennecke on June 23 and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sehandua on June 27. Fredericksburg Buick Co. lists several deliveries including a Buick seven passenger touring car to Mrs. Vander Stucken and multiple Buick touring cars to local men, plus a Chevrolet five passenger touring car to Robert Merz.
The 41st Metropolitan Cafe offers fresh fish each Friday for sale and dining. Patrons can expect daily specials featuring the catch with a focus on quality seafood and casual service.
Fredericksburg Giants beat Blanco 5 to 1 on Saturday as Lee struck out 15. Sunday Johnson City won 11 to 10 on local grounds. Monday the Giants beat Mason 10 to 8 despite Lee’s elbow discomfort. Local notes mention upcoming games and community arrivals.
Two traffic mishaps occurred last Saturday as residents traveled home from church. Mrs. Chas Kneese sustained leg injuries when a rear wheel struck her after lights failed and she tried to alight. Mrs. Ryvers Sr. was later reported seriously hurt and confined to bed. Several locals and visitors were listed in social notes, with a tractor demonstration announced for next week.
Local notice promotes Gra ham Flour available in sacks at address 39tf R. 8S. Klett. Strong emphasis on product and price in a brief classified style.
The Gillespie County judge A H Kneese invites Luckenbach Stonewall and Albert residents to request details on bond apportionment and expenditures. He offers to provide information at any time, addressing topics from the Mandard issue.
In upcoming days four hand sprayers will be used by top farmers to test boll weevil control. The plan compares mechanical capture and coal oil destruction against calcium arsenate spraying to determine effective crop protection. Results expected within a week.
Mr and Mrs Harry Grobe of San Antonio were guests of Mr and Mrs Fritz Grobe. Mr Chas Jordan and family of Llano were here during the holidays.
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