Meuse-Argonne Heroes in Red Cross Welcome Home
A list of mechancis, privates and NCOs from various units honored in a Red Cross welcome home note. Mentions Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Somme, St Mihiel, and June engagements. Names include Emil H Baethge, Oscar Mosel, Walter A Mosel, W R Pe, Harry Land, and others associated with Fort Fredericksburg and Meuse battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse-Argonne
E. Kasper
Snout Ji
Ee Ietieksbor
Emil H. Baethge
Redericksburg
euse-Argonne
Harry Land
Ae Sksburg
Meuse - Argonne
Champagne
Oscar Mosel
Ate, Co
Harperes Idt
Banersmith
Willie Cornelil
Wagover
Rei
Fredericksburg
Fredericksbure
Local and Personal News from Fredericksburg
Local notes recount visits and travel by Leon Basse and Tekla Herbert to San Antonio, Louis Schmidt’s return from France and future role in Blinn Memorial athletics, plus several residents attending the 4th of July celebration in Fredericksburg. The San Antonio Company Base Ball team clashes with the Fredericksburg Giants next Sunday as fans expect a strong series. rainfall measured 2.48 inches over Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Basse
San Antonio
Louis Herbert
Tekla
Herbert
Louis Schmidt
France
Schmidt
Fulham
Accept
Blinn Memorial
Spiller
Missach
Felix Menard
Fredericksburg
Loudon
Miss
Dallas
Ervin Priess
Larkin
Texas
Louis Priess
Frederic
Julius Luckenbach
Boerne
Wm. Kusenberger
Kusenberger
Commissioners Court
Kendall
County
Luekenbach
Henry Ingenhuett
Comfort
Herman Schaefer
Alex Molsberger
Willms Antonio
Willms
Apoive
Wahrmund
Aberdee
Fredericksburg Chamber Seeks Johnson City Mail Route
The Chamber of Commerce reports petitions on mail service between Johnson City and Fredericksburg and other towns, with a plan to appoint a three member committee to verify circulation in Johnson City. The telegraph and telephone lines proposals, railroad talks, and July mass meeting to present civic plans are outlined plus officer elections and Fourth of July events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Fredericksburg
Harper
Llano
Chamber of Commerce
A. R. Gold
Pill
Kr. Gold
W. Tel., Co
Willow City
Fredericksbur
Railroad Committee
E. H. Riley
Riley
Badu
Liano
A. P. C. Petsch
Hugo Kalienberg
Sec.-Treas
Edna M. Stein
Max! Schoenene Trade & Transportation
R. G. Striegler
Robert Penniger
Joe Stein
Adolf Gold
John Ostrow
Bates
Louis Priess
Local notices from Kerrville and Gillespie County
Last Wednesday Mrs. Wm. Moellendorf had an operation at a sanitarium in Kerrville and is reported to be doing well. Mr. Eddy Jordan will depart today for Austin to resume his former position. Last Thursday August Burgdorf fell while attempting to step over a low fence and broke his color bone near the right shoulder. Miss Estella Schmidt accepts a position as clerk at the New York Racket. Messrs J B Wieser and Fritz Maas establish a real estate company under Gillespie County Realty and...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimitz Hotel
Ben Richardson
San Antonio
H. B. Powers
Dallas
R. T. Pipert
J. M. Coker
B. Miles
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Liano
Charles Shultz
Will Grey
R.S. Kempton
Wm. C. Carter
Pt. Worth
Fing
Suess
John Nagel
Albert Nauwald
Menard Pass
Braunfels
Ovetla
Tic Thowa
Ome
R. G. Young
Harry Schwarz
Gillespie County
R.&. Klett
Erwin Jordan
Austin
August Jordan
Hopf
Peter’s Opera House
Anna Reitzer
Wm. Moellendorf
Kerrville
Eddy Jordan
Toaay
August Burgdorf
Estella Schmidt
New York
Messrs
J. B. Wieser
Fritz Maas
Gillespie County, Realty
Meeting at Courthouse for Welfare Club Attendance
A meeting is planned at the Courthouse on Wednesday July 23 for the Welfare Club. The session aims to discuss turnout and community welfare issues with a large attendance anticipated.
Woman's Committee reorganized into Community Welfare Club
On July 9 at 5 p m a meeting in Courthouse Park reorganized the Woman's Committee, Council of Defense after government funding ended. The group forms the Community Welfare Club with a draft constitution and by laws by Mrs. Emil Riley, Mrs. Victor Keidel, and Mrs. H. H. Harrington. Visitors include Mrs. Alfred Vander Siucken and family from San Antonio and Miss Elise Lunitz at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Nimitz home. Mrs. Louis Kunkel of San Antonio and Mrs. Toepperwein Leon Springs visited the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Committee
Womans Committee
Council of Defense
Naional Council of Defense
Community Welfare Club
Emil Riley
Victor Keidel
H.H. Harrington
Alfred Vander Siucken
San Antonio
Elise Lunitz
Chas. H. Nimitz
Louis Kunkel
Toepperwein
Leon Springs
E. H
Federal Building for Fredericksburg Considered
A bill was introduced in the House by Hon Claude B Hudspeth to appropriate 30000 for a federal building in Fredericksburg. Postmaster Maj A R Gold originated the idea and drafted the bill and is actively pushing for speedy passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
House of Representatives
Washington
Claude B. Hudspeth
Maj
A. R. Gold
First Lieutenant Thomas J. Martin Decorated for Bravery
General Headquarters of the French armies reports Lieut. Thomas J. Martin of the 141st Infantry received the Croix de la Guerre by registered mail for bravery. From Oct 8 to 10, 1918 he went to front lines under heavy fire to encourage his men and locate enemy positions, with approval of Marshal Petain and the American Expeditionary Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Martin
Thomas J. Martin
141St
France
Marshal
East
Marshal Petain
Lieut. Martin
Vital Statistics Death and birth notices for May and June
Death report records August Kuhlmann who died on May 29. Birth notice lists a baby girl born June 18 to Mr and Mrs Otto Co Durst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kuhlmann
Otto Co. Durst
Fritz Rabke Dies at 90. No Local Relatives Survive
Fritz Rabke died Wednesday July 29 at the home of Emil Schoenfeld at age 90. A known shepherd in the county, he had been aged and disabled for years and was a county pauper. No relatives in the county survive him. His body was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery by Emil Schoenfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Rabke
Emil Schoenfeld
Rabke
Knopp Relative Visit Notes Nurse in Austin
Miss Helen Knopp daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Knopp of Kleinfrankreich visits relatives. She is a nurse at Seton Infirmary in Austin. Hon Wm Bierschwale and his daughters toured to Llano on July 38rd, returning July 4. He reports Llano road in very bad condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Knopp
Wm. Knopp
Kleinfrankreich
Miss Knopp
Seton Infirmary
Austin
Wm. Bierschwale
Llano
Thanks to all who helped with the 4th of July celebration
The committee extends sincere thanks to soldiers who took part in the parade and drill, Judge Clarence Martin for his address, the 4th Field Artillery Band for gratis music, and to Fire Department members and citizens who volunteered services free of charge to make the celebration a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Comny
Casper Molberg
Ene En Mangle
Carence Marti
Clarence Martin
A. Pp. C. Petsch
Gillespie County
Fourth Artillery
Artillery
4Th Field Artillery Band
Fire Department
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E. C. Hansen, Alfred P. C. Petsch
the Loan & Abstract Company
Sk Vo
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Ardmore
Okla
Ranger
San Saba
Fredericksburg & Northern
Alamo City
Aved -Ierickspurg
Llano County
Sainthouse
C. W. Feuge
Sam Houston Normal College
Huntsville
Edgewood School
R. L. Schmerbeck
Buick ‘Automobiles
Cleveland
Merrville
Lantz
R. Lb. Schmerbeck
The
Standard
Wedor
Ty Welfare Club
Wil
Thesia
Vital Statistics
Yarborough
I Bros
Terenee
Temas
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