Railroad route discussion in West Texas view
A 15 member committee from Brady McCulloch Mason and Gillespie counties met with the Gulf and West Texas Railroad soliciting committee at 4 00 pm on Tuesday June 5. They urged that the San Antonio to Northwest route remain open to expert engineering judgment and not be tie imposed to Fredericksburg Mason Brady. The group stressed their region’s interest and argued the Fredericksburg Mason Brady path would be shorter cheaper and freight rich but should be left for engineers to decide based on feasibility.
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Brady
McCulloch
Mason
Mason County
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Gulf & West Texas Railroad Company
San Antonio
Mason and Brady
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Rail officials visit to bolster freight relations in town
R. R. officials including H A Loeffler W H Frazier and L J Hausman met local business leaders on a goodwill trip. They urged friendly rail freight ties and prompt service and promised quick claims handling as S P Lines seek authority to cut several trains amid truck and bus competition. Fredericksburg freight may shift earlier with a proposed schedule change from San Antonio. Fredericksburg and Northern Railway join in the effort.
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H. A. Loeffler
P. Lines
W. H. Frazier
L. J. Hausman
Cotton Belt Line
S. P
Railroad Commission of Texas
8S. P
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg & Northern Railway Co
Change In Schedule For Mail Dispatch In 1928
Change in train schedule effective June 9 1928 states the train mail from this office will depart daily except Thursday at 745 AM and Thursdays at 1145 AM Incoming mail is due at the Post Office daily except Thursday at 12 noon and on Thursdays at 410 PM
Lineman Hurt After Fall From Pole At Local Plant
Frank Geyer, a Central Power and Light employee, fell about 12 feet while climbing a chestnut pole. The gaff struck a split, causing him to lose footing and injure his right leg. Miss Anna Gold aided the injured man to Doctor Witte’s office for surgical attention.
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Frank Geyer
The
Central Power and Light Company
Geyer
Anna Gold
Scholarship Awarded to Miss Bracher for UT honors
Miss Antonette Bracher daughter of Rev and Mrs F A Bracher recently received a DAR scholarship for scholarship character and general efficiency at the University of Texas. She was elected to the Orange Jackets president of the junior girls and awarded an athletic silver loving cup. She also serves on the YWCA cabinet. Professor and Mrs E M Bittner returned from a brief visit with relatives in San Antonio.
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Antonette Bracher
F. A. Bracher
Daughters of the American Revolution
University of Texas
Bracher
Orange Jackets
The
Athletic Association
Obituary of Henry Kordzik Sr Pioneer Settler and Civil War Veteran
Henry Kordzik Sr born March 7 1837 at Pietrelau near Angers died recently. A pioneer settler known for his humanity and unselfish nature. He served three years in the Civil War with First Texas Cavalry gaining a severe wound at Mansfield. He farmed after the war and lived at the old Kordzik homestead Palo Alto before moving to near Fredericksburg in 1909 where he spent his last years.
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Henry Kordzik Sr
Standard
Mr. Kordzik
Pietrelau
Angers
Frank Vander Stueken
First Texas Cavalry
Mansfield
Kordzik
Palo Alto
Fredericksburg
Longtime Texas farmer with Prussian roots dies
The obituary notes a Prussian education and two years as an overseer before emigrating to Texas in 1858. He settled in Indianola and Fredericksburg after an ox cart crossing, earning $10 to $12 monthly as a farm hand and renting land. He married Auguste Meyer in 1868 and leaves nine children, 38 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and several siblings and in laws.
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Auguste Meyer
Louis
Emil
Henry Jr
Max
Alfred Kordix
Charles Nimitz Sr dies at 76 in Sreeburg home
Charles H. Nimitz Sr former proprietor of the Nimitz Hotel died at his home in Sreeburg Thursday June 7 at 2 A M at the age of 76 years and 22 days. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the family residence and interment followed at the city cemetery.
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Charles H. Nimitz Sr
Nimitz Hotel
Sreeburg
Illustrated pamphlet promotes Hill Country beauties and homes
An eight page pamphlet showcasing the scenic Hill Country, recreational advantages, and home-seeker information is being printed for the local Chamber of Commerce. The first run will total five thousand copies.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Chamber Directors Set June 21 Meeting
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce board met to review committee reports including Railroad Public Health and Main Street financing. A Turn Verein delegation urged help for the September State Skat Congress in the city. Committee chairs were appointed and the annual membership banquet set for June 21 with program chairs named.
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Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Enchanted Rock Road
Fredericksburg
Max J. Bierschwale
Chm
Alf. P. C. Petsch
H. R. Ries
Fredericksburg Seeks Vacation Visitors With Hill Country Appeal
Local Chamber of Commerce reports fifty two inquiries about Fredericksburg as a vacation resort from cities across Texas and beyond. Respondents receive a personal letter and an illustrated folder highlighting Hill Country advantages. Mr and Mrs Adolf Lott spent Monday in San Antonio.
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Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Texas
Beaumont
Dallas
Port Arthur
Maxahachie
San Antonio
Austin
DeQuincey
Los Angeles
Cal
Tyler
Corpus Christi
Cameron
Mesquite
Shiner
Wharton
Rio Vista
San Angelo
Mission
Temple
Mart
Greenville
Industry
Happy
Clifton
Waco
Fredericksburg
Adolf Lott
J. F. Ripps
St. Mary’s Church
Ordination of Three Priests at St Marys Church
St Marys Church hosted a major ordination with Arch bishop Droessarts presiding. Three young men were ordained including Armand Weber, a local county resident. Archbishop and visiting priests delivered sermons and a banquet followed as children were confirmed in the afternoon.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Church
Croessarts
Archdioces
Armand Weber
George P. Weber
St. John’s Seminary
San Antonio
Droessarts
St. Joseph’s Verein
John Gentemann
Michel
St. Mary's Parish
Arthur J. Droesserts
J. Sheehan
H. Gerlach
P. J. Geehan
J. J. Robling
H. M. J. Wirtz
H. J. Andree
C. Haas
O. M
Garriga
H. M. Kemper
Leo Goertz
J. Michael
Peter Schnetzer
Fred Neubert
J. Lenzen
Peter A. McCormick
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R. R. Meeting
R. R
E. M. Bittner
H. Sagebe Beel
the Loan & Abstract CO
R. G. Striegler
Priess Bidg
A. P. C. Petsch
Fredericksburg, Texas
Mrs. Kordzik
Burg
Charles Nimitz, Sr
Keidel & Kallenberg Drug Store
W. C. Treadwell
Optometrist
Fred’b’g. the ‘Mecca
Hugo A Walter
Drus Go. Schaefer
Eastmann Kodaks
Border Fox Tone Pictures
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Walter Petsch
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