Telegraph Station Opens in Fredericksburg Home Building
Fredericksburg welcomes a new telegraph station managed by Joe Sawyer installed in the A J Hahne Building and owned by Whitacker and Co of New Orleans. Initially for private service, the plant uses telephone wires to connect with cotton centers nationwide and may expand to permanent operations if profitable. Other local items note residents visiting, deliveries of Ford touring cars, a Crystal City baseball game, and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sawyer
Fredericksburg
A J. Hahne
Cotton Brockerage Whitacker and Co
New Orleans
Mrs Dubose and son depart for Dallas after stay
Mrs. R. T. Dubose and her son left for their Dallas home following several weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Weinheimer. Summer suits offered from six fifty to twenty two fifty at Schroeder Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Dubose
Dallas
John Weinheimer
Southwest Granite Co Elects New Officers in Reorganization
The Southwest Granite Co re organized and elected H. H. McFarland as President Joe Stein as Vice President Max Bier schwab as Treasurer and Eric Wagner as Secretary The company is finishing Bear Mt Red Granite and other Texas Grey Granites plus updates include visiting dignitaries and local social notices from Kerrville to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southwest Granite Co
H. H. McFarland
Joe Stein
Max Bierschwab
Eric Wagner
Bear Mt
Texas
Visit Highlights From San Antonio Guests In county
Mr and Mrs V G Striegler of San Antonio spent their vacation with Mr and Mrs Hy Lochte of Bear Creek and Mr and Mrs John Pehl and son of Cranes Mill visited relatives in the county this week. Last Friday Mrs Werne kd el hosted the needle craft group with a bridge party and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Bierschwale
Needle Craft
V. G. Striegler
San Antonio
Hy Lochte
Bear Creek
John Pehl
Cranes Mill
Werner Keidel
needle-Craft
Hahn and Kramer Families Return from Llano River Trip
Mr Aug P Hahn and family along with Eddy Kramer and family Mr and Mrs Franz Wahl Benno Kramer and children returned from a fishing trip to the Llano River last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. P. Hahn
Eddy Kramer
Franz Wahl
Benno Kramer
Llano Rive
Hohmann and Stehling Deliver Tour Cars to Five Buyers
Hohmann and Stehling report the delivery of Overland Touring Cars to Archie Geissweidt L Russel Frank Bock and Alf Grona to Eric Juenk an Overland Coupe to Rev A Koerner a Willys Knight Coupe Sedan and to Oscar Stein a Nash Car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohmann & Stehling
Archie Geissweidt
L. Russel
Frank Bock
Alf. Grona
Eric Juenk
Rev. A. Koerner
Oscar Stein
Nash
Buy Curlee Suits and Be In The Well Dressed Circle
A small ad urges readers to purchase Curlee suits to join the well dressed circle, highlighting affordability and style for men seeking refined attire. The notice emphasizes quality fabrics and smart tailoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder Bros
Convention Opens at D Hanis Texas Staatsverband Meet
The 26th Texas Staatsverband convention met July 15 in St. Josephs Hall D Hanis led by President Ben Schwegmann. Bishop Arthur J. Drossaerts presided as clergy and delegates gathered with hundreds of visitors for a three day session ending July 18. Local turnout included St Josephs Society flag and Selma Brass Band escort from the Southern Pacific station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Staatsverband
St. Joseph’s Hall
D’hanis
Ben Schwegmann
San Antonio
Arthur J. Drossaerts
D. D
Canon Wm. Teurlings
Lafayette
Louisiana
St. Joseph’s Society
Southern Pacific
United States
Selma Brass Band
Dean F. Maas
D‘ Hanis
Walter E. Albrecht
Ralph Noonan
Medina County
St Joseph’s Hall
Staatsvband
St Joseph's Society
Fredricksburg
Church of the Holy Cross
Catholic Women’s Union of the
Texas
1924 Gillespie County Fair and convention notes
Delegates gathered for a general meeting with oratory on civic duty and social roles. The 1924 Gillespie County Fair outlook promises large improvements, expanded stables and exhibits, and a ban on immoral shows, with entries from Luckenbach Meusebach Kekert Morris Ranch Gold Palo Alto Rocky Hill Knopp School Harper Fredericksburg. The text also covers Catholic Women’s Union events, a new church cornerstone, Ford sales data, witness in a murder case, and various local travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Luckenbach
Meusebach
Kekert
Morris Ranch
Gold
Palo Alto
Rocky Hill
Knopp School
Harper
Fredericksburg
The
Fair Association
Men's Blue Work Shirts at 60c and Up At
A classified item lists men's blue work shirts priced from sixty cents and up. Indicates available sizes and stock in the display, inviting shoppers to compare fabrics and fit. Local store prices emphasize affordable workwear for daily use.
Westphalia Near Waco Expected To Host Event
The note suggests Westphalia, a small inland town close to Waco, is likely to host the upcoming event, reflecting local community planning and regional choices. The statement centers on location expectations and nearby town relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westphalia
Waco
Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Miss Madeline Ellman of Houston visited here last Saturday and Sunday and will spend the summer at Nichols Ranch in Kendall County. Miss Dora Topeorwine of Menard visits her grandmother Mrs Bertha Nauwald for the week. Mrs Louise Bartletts week end guests were Mr and Mrs John Bartlett of Miranda City. Miss Wanda Hitzfeld visits San Antonio with aunts Mrs Walter Holekamp and Miss Margaret Buredorf. Mr and Mrs Charles Nimitz hosted Mr and Mrs Will Barker and son Marion of Menard last Sunday. Miss Margaret Maier returned from a San Antonio visit with Miss Alice Maier and Mrs David Dewhurst. After an extended stay in Menard, Miss Elsie Tamakwitz is back home. Mrs A R Gold and daughter Ruth spent several days with her sister Miss Estella Beekmann in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Ellman
Houston
Miss Elliman
Nichol
Kendall County
Dora Topeorwine of
Menard
Bertha Nauwald
Wanda Hitzfeld
San Antonio
Walter Holekamp
Margaret Buredorf
Will Barker
Marion of
Charles Nimitz
Margaret Maier
Alice Maier
David Dewhurst
Elsie Tamakwitz
A. R. Gold
Ruth
Mrs. Gold
Estella Beekmann
Local Social Highlights From Kerrville Encampment and Houston Visit
Mrs L K Teinter Mrs F J Maier Miss Julii SEstill Miss Mattie Wiley and Miss Margaret Maier spent the week end at the Kerrville Methodist Encampment. Mr and Mrs Emil H Riley and daughter Treas are spending some time in Houston with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Teinter
F. J. Maier
Julii Sestill
Mattie Wiley
Margaret Maier
Kerrville Methodist
Emil H. Riley
Treas
Houston
Miss Helen Schmidt Visits San Antonio on Tuesday
Miss Helen Schmidt spent Tuesday visiting San Antonio to inspect sites and meet local contacts, continuing her regional travel itinerary.
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Helen Schmidt
San Antonio
Local Social at Miss Lolie Golds Home
Miss Lolie Gold entertained several friends on a Sunday afternoon. Guests included Miss Emma Maier Fina Kolmeier Alice Greiner of San Antonio Ellie Walter Levit Evers Louise Schmidt Margaret Lewis Ester Reichenau Parla Welgeaussen and Therese Pilbaner of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolie Gold
Ceveral
Emma Maier
Fina Kolmeier
Alice Greiner
San Antonis
Ellie Walter
Levit Evers
Louise Schmidt
Margaret Lewis
Ester Reichenau
Parla Welgeaussen
Therese Pilbaner
San Antonio
Stark family visits Llano with Lease-guest Therese Hassbiner
Mr Ed Stark and family departed for Llano to visit relatives and friends while Paula Welehausen's Lease-guest Miss Therese Hassbiner of San Antonio accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Stark
Llano
Paula Welehausen
Therese Hassbiner
San Antonio
Mrs Kork and Daughters Visit Nimitz Hotel Guests
Mrs Kork and her two daughters of San Antonio are guests at the Nimitz Hotel this week, staying in the city for a brief visit and sightseeing.
Miss Loreen Moursound Visits With Mother In City
Public School Auxiliary announces a Parent Teachers Camp meeting on August 8 at 4 30 PM in the High School Building replacing August 1. Kott's Garage ball team beat Kerrville second nine 6 to 2 at the Fair Grounds with Kotts 9 Kerrville 4 batteries. Next Sunday Kott's to play two games at the picnic with Rocky Hill and Simmonsville. Telegraphic News reports rains across the state, cotton market declines. Holeproof Hose offered by SHRORDER BROS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kott
Kerrville
Fair Grounds
Batteries Kotts
Hitzfeld
Blackney
Bill Heimann
Rocky Hill
Simmonsville
Fire Gutts Hansing’s Restaurant in Seguin Fire
A fire at Hansing's restaurant in Seguin Texas gutted the two story building and endangered a block. The blaze spread to R Haensel's cold drink parlor with minor damage. Fire under control by 10 pm. Restaurant damage about 10000 dollars. furnishings and fixtures destroyed. The owner was Mrs Adam Beideman.
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Seguin
Tex
Hansing
R. Haensel
Adam Beideman
West Texas Tour Guests Return Home
Mr and Mrs Jacob Heep Mr and Mrs Wm Hitzfeld Miss Emma Burg and Miss Lydia Hitzfeld completed a week touring West Texas including Sonora San Angelo Big Springs Sweetwater and Colorado City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Heep
Wm. Hitzfeld
Emma Burg
Lydia Hitzfeld
West Texas
Sonora
San Angelo
Big Springs
Sweetwater
Colorado City
Mrs Hollmig Hosts Banco Party Winners
Mrs Felix Hollmig entertained with a banco party last Wednesday. Miss Elsie Grobe took first prize and Miss Viola Juenke the consolation prize. Mr Frank Staudt won high honors and Mr Jesse Reichenan the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Hollmig
Banco
Elsie Grobe
Viola Juenke
Frank Staudt
Jesse Reichenan
Meusebach Indians Tie Rheingold When Forfeit Occurs
Last Saturday the Meusebach Indians and Rheingold battled to a 6 6 tie in the ninth inning before Rheingold forfeited the game to Meusebach. Meusebach batteries were H Heiman B Kuhlmann and L Weinheimer. Rheingold’s lineup included Smith Klaerner and M Danz.
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Meusebach Indians
Rheingold
Diamond
Gold
Meusebach
H- Heiman
B. Kuhlmann
L. Weinheimer
Weather varied across cotton belt with mixed prospects
Telegraphic note reports rainfall in some areas causing damage while drought harms others. Some sections see favorable weather and prospects for a good crop, leaving cotton buyers perplexed about upcoming yields.
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Cotston Belt
Caton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Mathiesen
A. & M College
Fredericksburg Motor Co
J. J. Falkner
Thelma Wiley
la Feria
Maj. J. T. Estill
Bertha Gold
John Klaerner
Willie
Mr. Clemens Kneese
Corpus Christi
Franz Metzger
Adolph Metzger
Crystal City
Giants
Alma Ressmann
Drs. Keidel and Witte
Biax
Otto Eckhardt
Chas, Ward, Jr
Luling
J E. Bell
City
Emil Weinheimer
G. A. Duerler
L. Kott & Co
Louis Lochte
Alf. Hartmann
Chas Roeder
D. H. Moehler
Oliver Roberts
Walter Schneider
Anton Mourland
Mildred Enderle
Mrs. A Endele
E. J. Foy
Rey
Walter Fritz
Laredo
Burg
Miss Viola
Egon Brauntigam
East
Cordie Burleson
Nan Beaumont
San Saba
Julia Estill
Capitol City
State Department of Education
St. Anthony's Parish
E. R. Lochte
M. Fritz Goertz
Hy. Lochte
the Loan & Abstract CO
Staatsverband
Felix B. Stehling
Leo M. J. Dielmann
J. B. Doyle
Mt. Vernon Tlinois
Ford
Ford Co
A. L. Ahrens
San Marcos
Gillespie County Fair
Ad. Schmidt
Lina Weber
Alamo City
Ira Wilke
Austin
Louis Herbert
Hugo A. Walter
Walter
Social Notes
Mrs
Louise Bartlett
John Bartlett
Miranda City
Loreen Moursound
Andrew Moursound
Shrorder Bros
John Turk
Christ. Mathiesen
Barg
Oliver Loving, Jr
Jermyn
A. P. C. Petseh
Attila Striegler
Camp Travis
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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