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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
4
Mason voters approved a $75,000 school bond by 227 to 54. The funds will remodel the existing school into a modern Grammar School and furnish equipment, with remaining funds to build and equip a new High School.
The Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission Company reports the largest wool and mohair intake for a single season at Kerrville. Monday through Wednesday a total of 251 000 pounds were received, mostly wool, underscoring Kerrville as West Texas wool and mohair center.
A promotional insert advertises Blue Bugs and Blood Sucking Insects feeding Martins Blue Bug Remedy to chickens. It guarantees money back if not satisfied, offered by Keidel and Kallen.
The fourth Staudt marriage in eighteen months took place on Corpus Christi May 26 as Rose Mary Staudt wed Max Vogt. Vogt, of Boerne, will live there while he works with his brother Evil. Notable guests from San Antonio, White Oak, Yoakum, Turtle Creek and Kerrville attended. Miss Wilhelmina Mosel, an organist, led the Lohengrin processional.
The Stewart Quarry Company plans granite operations in the Six Mile area of Llano with G Galloway R S Dunaway Henry Roth H N Nichols Elmer Stewart and Milam Stewart as principals. machinery will be installed soon to quarry high quality stone for rough and polished granite sold through Western Stone Works in Llano. Llano News notes Granite City prospects for Texas.
In Austin health talk explains tubercle walls keep germs harmless and outlines prevention tips. The Texas Public Health Association urges open air activity, proper diet, balanced work, annual full physicals, and avoiding careless spitting sneezing or coughing to protect personal and community health.
The obituary recalls Joseph Giger born 1826 in St Gallen Switzerland who immigrated to the United States in 1855. He served in the Civil War, helped build Fort McKavitt, co-founded Cypress Mill saw mill with Wm Fuchs, served as Cypress Mill postmaster, and was a lifelong Mason. Survived by daughter Helena and son Pitt, he died in 1921 aged 95 and was buried at Cypress Mill.
Whitman’s Candy advertised as always fresh and pure at Stucke’s Bakery and Confectionery. The notice also seeks new oats and wheat, offering the highest market price by Reliance Roller Mills.
Central Texas Telephone Company elected its officers for the coming year at a stockholders meeting held last Thursday. E. H. Qualls was chosen president Allan Newson vice president E G Fehrenbach secretary treasurer and general manager. The firm, which recently acquired the Martin Telephone Company, is capitalized at 250 000 and operates as a home concern serving Liano Mason San Saba Fredericksburg and nearby areas. Fehrenbach said the officers will devote their efforts to strengthening local roots and service.
A year-old child from the Cypress Creek area drank concentrated stock dip at the Biersch vale ranch. The infant was taken to Comfort for treatment and recovered after an antidote was administered. Comfort News.
William Sill a longtime Boerne resident died at his home last Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo Belsey and he was buried Friday in Boerne cemetery. Survivors include his widow two sons Joseph and Edward and two daughters Mrs F A Sehwope and Mrs J Wright all of Boerne. Comfort News.
Austin announces the University of Texas will open summer sessions on Tuesday June 14 with growing interest. Last year the summer school excluding normal enrollment reached 1626 students, about 200 more than the year before, while the summer normal enrolled around 325. Dr Frederick Eby serves as dean with Dr D A Penick as assistant dean and an executive committee of four.
An Austin summer program will involve University faculty and visiting educators offering courses in Mason County. A twelve week geology field survey directed by Dr H P Bybee will have students of the Department of Geology map the county as part of their regular coursework.
The notice advertises phone contact for fast service and various job work. Callers are urged to reach the listed number for prompt assistance and quotations.
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