Jost Brown Wedding Charivari Honors New Couple
Aug Jost and Ida Brown wed before the Holy Ghost Church pastor on Sunday night. Neighbors toasted the couple at their former home with a friendly gathering. Over two score guests including Cherry Mountain Brass Band attended a merry charivari with music and lighthearted laughter. Cats provided by the guests were served at a late hour.
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Aug. Jost
Ida Brown
Holy Ghost Church
Cherry Mountain Brass Band
O0u0 Children’s Play Night Starts July at Courthouse Park
Beginning July 1, under the Public School Auxiliary, a weekly play night will be held at Courthouse Park from 8 to 10 p.m. Miss Myrtle Mathiesen oversees with assistants. Children must join in games. no responsibility for after hours or departures. Smoking by boys discouraged. all invited to attend and participate.
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Public School Auxiliary
Courthouse Park
Myrtle Mathiesen
Kerrville Visit By Werner Lochte and Family
Mr Werner Lochte and his Kerrville family visited relatives in our burg Sunday as relatives hosted them for a modest afternoon gathering.
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Werner Lochte
Kerrville
Relatives and guests gather for Miss Margret Kott and friends
Miss Margret Kott returns from Palestine as relatives arrive for her visit. Mrs Joe Segner marks her 40th birthday with a large gathering last Thursday. Albert Trenton of Lockhardt stayed with Frank Scharper. Herm Leifeste and family return from Mason County trip. The Leifeste and Moehr households hosted guests including Viola Weihrich Ella Schandua and Bertha Schan dua. Enderlin and Henberger families hosted San Antonio and Talmage visitors. Meyer the butcher injured his ear while attending to a fire on petsch’s house in Hahne’s addition. no serious harm.
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Joe Segner
Chamber of Commerce plan to curb fake life insurance sales
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce appoint a committee to regulate and condemn fake life insurance agents and misleading policies. The move seeks endorsements from the Chamber's Soliciting Committee, guiding the public to donate only to bona fide solicitations while protecting Gillespie County residents. OD Ewald, 15, was thrown from a horse and injured last Sunday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Ewald
Ane
Behrens
Local Socials: Naval Hospital Guest and San Antonio Visit
Miss Julia Moehr of the U S Naval Hospital Brooklyn N Y was guest of Miss Bertha Sebandua last week. Mr Erwin Rausch and family of San Antonio visited relatives and friends in the city early this week.
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Julia Moehr
U. S Naval Hospital of
Brooklyn N.Y
Bertha Sebandua
Erwin Rausch
San Antonio
Dwelling Destroyed in Fire at Thom as Martin Home
A two story house in Hahne Addition east of town, owned by Alfred P. C. Petsch but formerly the Thom as Martin home and occupied by E. G. Fehrenbach, burned late Wednesday afternoon after a gasoline stove exploded. Losses range from 5000 to 6000 for the building with 3750 insured, furniture and apparel loss around 4000 with 2000 insured. Gas explosion cited as the cause. rapid spread due to flames. CO- Mr. A. Hellberg, president of the Houston Saengerbund, and his wife are guests at Burg Bros events on Sunday July 27.
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Hahne
Kown
Thomas Martin
Alfred P. C. Petsch
E. G. Fehrenbach
Fehrenbach Motor Company
Fehrenbach
Mrs Hermann Dietz Visiting Relatives in Fredericksburg
Mrs Hermann Dietz of Menard is visiting relatives and friends in Fredericksburg for a short stay.
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Hermann Dietz of
Menard
Fredericksburg
Local visitors span weeks in town residences
Mr. O. W. Saenger and family returned to Dallas after several weeks here. Mr. T. J. Cooper and family and Mr. Carl Mayer of Austin spent several days visiting in our burg.
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Mr. O. W. Saenger
Dallas
T. J. Cooper
Carl Mayer
Austin
Baumann Visit Links Alpine Family in Fredericksburg
Mr Franz Baumann and his son from Alpine are visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Baumann
Alpine
Fredericksburg
Local Families Go on Coastal Trip
Mr and Mrs Gus Rusche and Mr and Mrs Hy Moellering with Mr Theo Rusche departed for an extended coast trip. O A son of Mr Chas Schlauch had a critical operation last Thursday and is improving slowly though still serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Rusche
Hy. Moellering
Theo. Rusche
Chas. Schlauch
Cameron Family Guests In Alamo City Visit
Mr Reuben Cameron and family from the Alamo City were guests of Mr and Mrs Aug Cameron last Sunday in a friendly social visit.
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Reuben Cameron
Alamo City
Aug. Cameron
Nixon Family Ends Crosbytown Visit
Mr and Mrs Ed Nixon and their children of Crosbytown departed for home after spending several days visiting John Weinheimer's family.
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Ed. Nixon
Crosbytown
John Weinheimer
Local residents recover after recent hospital operation
Mr Rich Weinheimer recently had a critical operation and was moved from the local hospital to his home last Monday. Mr Erwin Grobe drove to Menard last Sunday and returned Tuesday with his children and Mrs Hy Probst, who spent the week visiting relatives and friends.
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Mr. Rich, Weinheimer
Erwin Grobe
Menard
Hy, Probst
Ford Picnic Invitations Go Out for July 27
Invitations to the Ford picnic are issued for Sunday July 27 with preparations by A Kott & Co for a bumper celebration at Klaerner's Picnic rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
A Kott & Co
Klaerner
Mis Se Cell a Neous Shower For Ella Henke Betrothal
Mrs Walter Henke hosted a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Ella Henke and her engagement to Mr Albert Kordzik of the city. Guests included Miss Henke and many relatives with rose and white decor, daisy and dahlia centerpieces, and a wagon gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henke
Ella Henke
Wm. Henke
Albert Kordzik
Henke
Arthur Kuenemann
Albert
Louis Henke
Alex Henke
Paula Welgehausen
Vera Schoenewolf
Helen Evers
Cora Evers
Dora Knopp
Sylvia Evers
Helen Henke
Nora Henke
Viola Henke
Libbie Knopp
Gus
J W Jancey resumes practice after vacation
Dr J W Jancey has returned from his vacation and resumed his medical practice, continuing his work at the local clinic with patients awaiting appointments and follow ups.
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J. W. Jancey
Priess Couple Returns From San Antonio Business Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Priess returned from a business trip to San Antonio where they visited clients and conducted meetings. They reported a productive visit and plan to resume daily work upon returning home.
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Harry Priess
San Antonio
Misses Weber Arbelger and Kolmeier Visit Alamo City
Misses Dora Weber Lillian Arbelger and Vera Kolmeier are visiting in the Alamo City. Mr and Mrs Wm Rusenberger returned from a several days stay at Boerne.
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Dora Weber
Lillian Arbelger
Vera Kolmeier
Alamo City
Mrs. Wm. Rusenberger
Boerne
L Kott & Co reports heavy car delivery in Texas
L Kott & Co delivers nine Ford Touring cars one Coupe one Roadster and two tricks to Mrs WW Wiley and Bhs Meittie Wiley of La Feria Rio Grande Valley in the J T Estill family in Gillespie County August 22 83 and 24. The notice urges readers to remember these dates and prepare exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Kott & Co
Ww, Wiley
Bhs. Meittie Wiley
la Feria
Rio Grande Valley
J. T. Estill
Exon
Gillespie County
German Theater With San Antonio Dramatic Club Engagement
The San Antonio Dramatic Club presents Hans Hucke bein a three act German comedy at Peters Opera House next Sunday in July. It promises continuous laughter with a fine concert program between acts. Directed by professional actor H C Loebel, the show is billed as a real treat for German play lovers with further details in the issue.
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San Antonio
Cotton buyer considering a telegraph office in city
The John F. Clark & Co. cotton buyer firm of Houston contemplates opening a telegraph office here and plans to install equipment later this month if circumstances permit. Mr. Geo Kott and family and Mr. Egon Braeutigam left for Jewett to visit relatives.
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John F. Clark & Co
Houston
Geo. Kott
Egon Braeutigam
Jewett
Austin couple visits Fredericksburg relatives
Mr and Mrs Frank Albrecht of Austin are visiting relatives and friends in Fredericksburg.
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Frank Albrecht
Austin
Fredericksburg
Schroeder Family Heads South For Floresville Trip
Mr W J Schroeder and family depart for an extended journey visiting Floresville and surrounding areas as part of a planned travel itinerary.
Hy Kordzik and Fritz Karger Leave for San Angelo Trip
MessrsHy Kordzik and Fritz Karger departed for an extended journey to San Angelo, traveling together and likely to return after an undetermined period.
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Messrs
Hy. Kordzik
Fritz Karger
San Angelo
Giants to Meet Kerrville Athletics at Fair Grounds
The Giants will cross bats with the Kerrville Athletics at the Fair Grounds next Sunday.
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Giants
Kerrville Athletics
Fair Grounds
Kott's Garage to face Harper at Harper's diamond next Sunday
The Kott's Garage team will play Harper next Sunday at Harper's home diamond. The game schedule places the contest on the upcoming Sunday with Harper hosting on their field.
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Kott
Harper
Kneese Family Motor Trip Mentioned
Last Monday Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kneese and their son were noted as taking a drive in what appears to be a routine local motor outing, with no additional details on destination or purpose provided.
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Ben Kneese and Son
San Antonio
Mr H F Fritz Visits Mason After County Stay
Mr. H. F. Fritz, a visitor to the county for several weeks, traveled to Mason to visit friends there.
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H. F. Fritz
Our County
Mason
Miss Louise Schmidt Returns From San Antonio Visit
After weeks visiting in San Antonio Miss Louise Schmidt returned last Sunday. Last week Miss Laura Heinemann daughter of Mr and Mrs John Heinemann of Harper was seriously scalded while earning corn.
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San Antonio
Louise Schmidt
Laura Heinemann
John Heinemann
Harper
Birthday fete honors Mrs Ad Bonn last Thursday
Last Thursday Mrs Ad Bonn hosted a birthday anniversary with a large gathering of relatives and friends attending the event.
Dooley sisters and Fischer enjoy Fredericksburg visit
Misses Katherina and Mary Dooley and Mr. Monroe Fischer of San Antonio are spending their vacation in Fredericksburg.
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Katherina and
Mary Dooley
Mr. Monroe Fischer
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Mrs Ruegner Hosts Large Birthday Gathering
Mrs Albert Ruegner welcomed many relatives and friends last Sunday afternoon to celebrate her 40th birthday anniversary. Delicious refreshments were served.
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Albert Ruegner
Fredericksburg Chamber Forms Panel on Fraud and Solicitation
At the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce board meeting last Tuesday a committee was appointed to study best methods to regulate fake life insurance sales and curb public solicitation and begging of all kinds.
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Fredericksburg
Stunt Flying to Highlight Fredericksburg Visit
Lieut Gray and famed daredevil Capt Verex will return to Fredericksburg on Sunday July 13 for an exhibition of stunt flying wine walking and passenger carrying Rev F W Radtzky of Yancey was among last Tuesday's visitors Joe Stein and family left for a trip to Beaumont Miss Lina Stein and Miss Auguste Knopp returned from Alamo City visits
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Lieut. Gray
Capt
Verex
Fredericksburg
F. W. Radtzky
Yancey
Joe Stein
Beaumont
Lina Stein
Auguste Knopp
Alamo City
Miss Caro Stevens Guests in City Social Round
Miss Caro Seale Stevens of Alamo City was hosted by Misses Bertha and Elva Maier. Mrs. Robi Fresenius of San Antonio visited her mother Mrs. Feller last week. Alfred Schmidt family and Henry Kordzik Sr. planned a pleasure trip. Rev. A Koerner family set out for Geronimo Weimar and Galveston and would return later this month.
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Caro Seale Stevens
Alamo City
Bertha and
Elva Maier
Robi. Fresenius
San Antonio
Alfred Schmidt
Henry Kordzik
San Angelo
A. Koerner
Geronimo
Weimar
Galveston
Mrs Felix W Maier Hosts Kaffekraenzehen Meeting
Mrs Felix W Maier entertained the Kaffekraenzehen last Thursday. After the program, delicious refreshments were served. Miss Ella Schmidtzensky returned to Galveston after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schmidtzensky, where she pursues a nursing course.
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Felix W. Maier
Kaffekraenzehen
Chas Schmidtzensky
Ella Schmidtzensky
Galeveston
Live Oak defeats Rocky Hill 5 to 4 in tense clash
Last Sunday Live Oak edged Rocky Hill 5 to 4 in a baseball game. Feuge and Feuge pitched for Live Oak while Moellering Schmidt Zensky and Heimann played for Rocky Hill, delivering a tight battle at Live Oak.
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Live Oak
Rocky Hill
Feuge
Moellering
Schmidtzensky
Heimann
Arion Singing Society Outing at Moellevings Hall
The Arion Singing Society members attended an outing at Moellevings Hall on Wednesday night. They enjoyed dancing and singing until late, with both active and passive members participating in the social event.
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Arion Singing Society
Moellevings Hall
Birthday party honors Leela and Victor Use ner
Mrs Hermann Uner entertained many youngsters for the birthday anniversary of Leela and Victor Uner. After several hours of merry making delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Usener
Leela
Victor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jost Brown
Miss Margret Kott
Palestine
Albert Trenton
Lockhardt
Frank Scharper
Mrs. Herm. Leifeste
Mason County
John Moehr
Viola Weirich
Ella
Bertha Schandua
Chas. Leifeste
Mites
Geo, Enderlin
Louise Henberger
Jim Brown
Sherstop
Talmage, Neb
Chas. Enderlin, Sr
Petsch
Mr. Meyer
Kramer
Chamber of Commerce Alert
Mr. A. Hellberg
Pres
The
Houston Saengerbund
Ostrow
Burg Bros
Mr. Kordzik
Lood Security
R. G. Striegler
A. P. C. Petsch
4Ugo A. Walter
Walter
W. J. Schroeder
Floresville
Ad. Bonn
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