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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
8
Cane seed Milo maize Hy garia Kaffir corn June corn Sudan grass and other seeds available at KNOPP and METZGER. Ladies chiffon hose arrive at SCHROEDER BROS. Planting seed for corn cane and cotton sold by H Maier Cash Grocery. They buy eggs chickens cream butter hides and all country produce.
In Haskell Mrs. Frank Collier was found guilty of murdering her son in law Elzie Robertson and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after a three hour jury deliberation. Her husband Frank Collier, a former Wichita Falls mayor, was convicted in Wichita Falls on the same charge and sentenced to three years. his case is on appeal.
Catherine Hill twelve of Warwick Boulevard San Antonio was saved from drowning at Roosevelt Park after going under water for a third time Vera Bricker eighteen of Fair Avenue pulled her to safety both girls exhausted as spectators pulled them from the pool on Saturday afternoon
The Texas Pecan Growers Association schedules a Mason gathering June 16 17 and 18 with top-worked groves near Mason to showcase results. Will Moore from Bend and William Hubbard of Georgia discuss pecan marketing while Prof S W Bissing of A and M College speaks on nut disease and bearer. Other speakers cover wide pecan topics and a large attendance is anticipated. Dr Squire criticizes views on crime and dope study noting his resignation as prison physician and book project.
A 10 foot rise in the Colorado River over 12 hours brought Austin its highest water of the year after a three foot wall of water from Lake Marble Falls. The river reached 61 feet, with debris, mud, and large catfish flushed downstream. No loss of life reported, though two Llano men escaped rising waters on the Llano River.
Brownwood Texas June 1 ten jurors were drawn from a special venire of 108 for the trial of John Smith, negro, on a charge of murdering Sheriff Dick Pauley of Coleman County. An additional venire of 25 men was ordered and it was hoped the panel would be completed quickly.
Lois Creech 2 disappeared from her parents home on Spring Creek near San Angelo on May 23. A statewide description lists her as 5 feet 6 inches, 125 pounds with gray eyes and brown hair. Parents, who traveled from Abilene and other points north, seek news of her safety and funds if she will not return home.
A local store advertises its best dress goods selection and announces an Sunday opening for filling station services and sale of gasoline and oil.
Dr Squire argues crime is not genetic or predetermined and protests left handed or born criminal ideas. He cites 1086 cases with 651 non drinkers and 435 drinkers, 758 employed versus 328 unemployed, plus professions like laborers and chauffeurs leading, painters and cooks following. He asserts every person has crim inal potential and rejects physical brain defect theories.
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