Texas Troops To March From Camp Stanley To Fredericksburg
More than 1,000 Texas mounted troops under Brig. Gen. Jacob F Wolters will march 200 miles from Camp Stanley to Fredericksburg and back. The route includes stops at Boerne and Waring with encampment at Campsdale August 19. Units include 58th Cavalry Brigade 11éth Cavalry Regiment and the 56th Machine Gun Squadron under Col. Eugene Debogory and Maj. Gen. Calvin Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerne
Waring
Fredericksburg
58Th Cavalry Brigade
11Éth
Eugene Debogory
Dallas
56Th
Calvin Garwood
Houston
Dorenfield
Claude A. Adams
S. A. Express
Falls With Horse In Willey City Injures Rider
Early last week Fred Renick of Willow City fell with his horse while chasing cattle. The horse rolled over several times, leaving Renick badly bruised and unconscious for days. Miss Selma Eckert of Fredericksburg cared for him and says he is out of danger with no serious after effects expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Renick
Willow City
Selma Eckert
Fredericksburg
Death of Ivy Mae Corby in Jewett Texas
Ivy Mae Corby nineteen daughter of Mrs Christina Corby Jewett Texas died after typhoid fever contracted while at the Summer Normal in San Marcos. She was laid to rest in Jewett on Wednesday. funeral attended by Mrs Henry Braeutigam Miss Frida Braeutigam Emil Otto Egon Braeutigam and Felix Schuchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Mae Corby
Christina Corby
Jewett
Texas
Miss Corby
San Marcos
Henry Braeutigam
Frida Braeutigam
Emil
Otto
Egon Braeutigam
Felix Schuchard
Golden Wedding at St Marys Catho lic church
Fifty year marriage renewal for Mr. and Mrs. John Lott at St Marys Catholic Church officiated by Father Robling. The ceremony featured Lohengrin organ music and four violinists, with about 500 guests at Tivydale Band escorted celebration at the Lott home. Livelihoods, relatives, and choirs contributed to a day of festivities and well wishes for continued health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
John Lott
Father Robling
John Gentemann
William Kunz
Anton Loth
Gertrude Weidenfeller
Amalia Riley
Regina Jordan
Lott
Tivydale Band
St. Mary’s
Blum
Orchester
Tivydale
Paul Weber Trips to San Antonio on Business
Mr. Paul Weber made a business trip to San Antonio during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Weber
San Antonio
Born to Mr and Mrs Herman Fischer A son
A son was born this Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fischer. Congratulations are extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Fischer
Cotton Leaf Worm Threatens Gillespie County Cotton
Gillespie County farmers face a potential drop in the cotton crop as the cotton leaf worm arrives. Experts urge immediate action with proper spraying equipment to protect fruiting crops. Swede grower Theo Lyckman shared his success in saving 103 bales from 200 acres, speaking at a county meeting held at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Theo Lyckman
Brady Section
Chamber of Commerce
Lyckman
Fredericksburg
Walters and Toepperwein Visit San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Emil Walter and Miss Dora Toepperwein spent last Monday in the Alamo city visiting local sights and reporting a pleasant trip together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Walter
Dora Toepperwein
Alamo City
Doss Improvement Club Hears Talks On Fattening Lambs
The Doss Improvement Club met on a Saturday in August with roll call, four new members, and unfinished business. Alton Neffendorf spoke on fattening lambs for market while Ehlinger discussed controlling the cotton flea affecting most local crops. Members prepare exhibits for the fair and plan the next meeting on August 11 with a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss Improvement Club
Alton Neffendorf
Ehlinger
Fredericksburg Concert Band Opens Park Series
The Fredericksburg Concert Band presents the second open air concert at the courthouse park on Wednesday night August 4. The program includes marches and overtures such as Solid Front and Symbol of Honor along with Danube Waves and We Americans, conducted by H. C. Miller, W. T. Cox, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Courthouse Park
Solid Front
H. C
Mrs Henry Lochte Dies at 57 at Meusebach Creek
Mrs Henry Lochte nee Schlaudt died at her home on Meusebach Creek Monday July 26 in the evening after a brief illness. She was 57 years 9 months and 23 days old. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:30 am at Holy Ghost Church with Rev A Koerner officiating and burial in the city cemetery. A full obituary will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lochte
Schlaudt
Meusebach Creek
Holy Ghost Church
A. Koerner
Infant Alfred Hennig Jr. laid to rest at Cherry Springs
Alfred Adolf Hennig was born July 23 1926 at Cherry Springs to Mr and Mrs Alfred Hennig and died July 26 at about three days old. He is survived by parents two sisters and many relatives who mourn his untimely loss. Funeral services led by Rev G H Holly were held Monday July 26 at a private family cemetery in Cherry Springs with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Adolf Hennig
Cherry Springs
Alfred Hennig
Little Darling
Rev
G. H. Holly
Girl Breaks Leg in Camp Accident at Llano River
Nellie Nipper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nipper, injured her knee after falling over a tent rope while the family camped at the Llano River. The incident occurred during a family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano River
Little Nellie Nipper
Henry Nipper
Fredericksburg Builds Modern $125000 Hotel
A stock company led by Alfred Schmidt and others bought the historic Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg. The plan calls for a three story modern hotel with 42 rooms, dining and banquet facilities, steam heat, and south facing exposure. Construction begins soon under Ed Stein with Frank Nimitz as manager preserving historic features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Schmidt
Joe Stein
Ed. Stein
W. J. Schroeder
Otto Kolmeier
Max O. Schmidt
R. L. Kott
Otto Schmidt
Louis Kott
Albert E. Klett
Hugo Basse
Hl. H. Sagebiel
Frank Nimitz
Ed. Apelt
Wm. Habenicht
Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Texas
Gillespie County
Charles Nimitz
C. H. Nimitz
Old Place
Obituary for George E Ottmers Died at 57
George E Ottmers, son of George H Ottmers, died at 3 30 o clock at about 57 years. Funeral services were held at 3 30 Friday afternoon by Rev Flachmeier of the Lutheran Church at Crab Apple with interment in the church cemetery nearby. We will bring the obituary in the next issue. Mrs Louis Dietz spent a few days in San Antonio with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Otters
George H. Ottmers
Flachmeier
Lutheran Church
Crab Apple
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M. W. Stephens
Lamesa
H. A. Weirieh
Kerkley
Cal
Willie Lott
Kerrville
Henry Lott
Lott, Tex
August Lott
Max Lott
Hilmar Lott
James Lott
San Francisco
Otto Meurer
Wm. Lindemann
Comfort
J. W. Yancey
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl.a
A. P.C. Petsch
Kothmann
Henry Kothmann
Caroline Lagle
San Angelo
William Rothmann
Castell
Leo Blanchard
Overture
W. L. Skaggs
Waltz
H. C. Miller
Alda Overture
W. D. Mc
Ovicl
J. M. Fulton
6Oo
Drus Go. W. H. Schaefer
Alfred Hennig, Jr
George E. Ottmers
Louis Dietz
B. Kahn
Optometrist
Central Drug Store
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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