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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
1
The Loan and Abstract Company managed by G. Striegl er offers Inns abstracts of title and fire insurance. They examine land titles and investigate loans from the Gold Building in Fredericksburg Texas.
Young people meet at Mr Walter’s home on a Wednesday night for a lively party praising their host. Guests include W A Peril and Ran-Peril, stockmen from the western county, visiting Fredericksburg with news of drought and range conditions. Miss Margaret Striegler and friends travel to San Antonio to join Red Cross Nurses training. local officials announced a county commissioner race with Peter Roeder seeking re-election. Robt Penn of Fredericksburg Pub Co celebrates becoming a grandfather. several residents travel to San Antonio for visits and business. families share greetings and well-wishes as the community stays active during wartime efforts.
A terse note reports today’s stock activity with alarming calls and uncertain trading conditions. No clear figures emerge as traders navigate volatile swings and cautious sentiment prevails.
The article notes the start of a hot summer period known as dog days beginning on Friday July 26. It warns of dangers from mad dogs snakes and other hazards expected during the extreme heat that follows.
According to county tax assessor Cha Schmidt the taxable valuation of all property in Gillespie County for 1918 including live stock and all resources is seven million ten thousand twenty five dollars. He notes that the figure reflects hard years and could be better if conditions were not at their lowest ebb.
A play titled A Womanless Wedding will be staged in Fredericksburg by the Ladies Auxiliary with 52 parts to be filled by local prominent businessmen. Dates and details will follow. Mrs. Mattie B. Harris returns to Fredericksburg with her mother as her army husband is reassigned. Henry Ochs and Christian Wahrmund visit Fredericksburg on business and John J. Lewis tours San Antonio. Charlie Baumann, son of Mrs. Rena Baumann, visits Fredericksburg for several weeks.
The Fourteenth District congressman James J Slayden withdrew as a candidate for reelection citing a duty to support the country during wartime. He thanked supporters and reaffirmed his long service and Jeffersonian principles, noting he would not run amid criticism from the administration.
Austin bureau reports former District Judge Clarence Martin indicted by a federal grand jury for using mails to defraud. He was released on $2,500 bond. Trial date not set. Indictment alleges he took $500 each from four Gillespie County residents to keep them from trouble, misrepresenting impending arrest for disloyalty. The four payees were C. U H. Herber, William Herber, Albert Ottmers, and Henry Herbert. payments included cash and two horses plus credit.
An eight mile from Fredericksburg on the San Antonio road a serious auto accident occurred Thursday. A car carrying two women and a man in uniform rolled several times. The man and one woman escaped with no injuries while the other woman, evidently the driver, sustained painful serious injuries. Nearby travelers assisted before continuing homeward.
A candidate announces to Gillespie County voters a bid for re election to the office of County Judge at the next election. The statement outlines intent to seek another term and invites public support.
A correction notes two errors in war saving stamps totals. District 38 was reported as 2800 but should be 2980 with a quota of 2927. District 29 was listed as 250 but should be 360, with a quota of 1751.
Special notice announces a sale of household goods including dining room furniture beds rockers stoves and a fine piano. The event seeks buyers and mentions Mrs J D Payne as the seller with the piano described as very cheap.
Henry Maier of R Maier and Sons invites sellers to supply one to one thousand feeder hogs weighing at least sixty pounds. Payment offered from eight to eighteen cents per pound according to grade and condition. Corner location.
Louis Stieler son of Mr and Mrs Ernis Stieler of Beas Creek wed Marie Katherine Keller daughter of Mrs John Keller in a quiet Saturday morning ceremony at 8 o clock Rev Father Gerlach officiating Attendants were Arthur Keiler Meta Keller and Willie Pape The groom a prominent stockman and the bride a popular young woman left for a honeymoon in San Antonio and Texas coast cities They will reside at the Stieler ranch near Comfort after August fifteenth
The Burrifr. Maier Co advertises a clearance sale running July 27 to August 17 offering goods for schoolchildren at savings.
Local stock news notes unusually active shipments over the past week with cattle, sheep and horse movements to San Antonio and Fort Worth markets. Producers expect continued activity as range conditions improve, with top cattle prices reported and hog trading steady in the local market.
Allied forces press ahead in the Soissons Rheims salient as German counter attacks weaken. American and French troops advance along the Soissons Chateau Thierry line and Oureq River area inching toward Epieds and the Chatelet Forest amid stiff German resistance and efforts to move guns and matériel to safety.
Phone the Cain City Garage when your car is in trouble. Reasonable road service rates and free advice available.
A meeting of about 400 women at the Fredericksburg Court House formed the Gillespie County Unit of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. Miss Julia Estill was named chairman with a slate of department heads and officers, aiming to extend to every school district and report county activities to state and national chairs. The next meeting is set for Wednesday August 7 at 5 p m. All out of town women are invited.
Several hundred gathered at the depot Friday to bid farewell to 45 recruits heading to training camps. They received a big ovation and well wishes from relatives and friends for a safe journey and speedy return. The young men are described as splendid specimens of young manhood and expected to make fine soldiers.
Second-hand sacks hides bottles and all kinds of junk wanted for highest market prices. Address 43st Henry C. Maier at R. Maier and Sons Corner.
All persons with claims against the estate of Emil R Eckhardt deceased must present them within the legal time frame to the undersigned Executors qualified July 1 1918. Residence and Post Office Address Fredericksburg Texas.
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