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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

9

Marie Cottle Reporter and Collector

Miss Marie Cottle is noted as reporter and collector for Harper News. The brief item highlights her roles within the newspaper office and related duties.

Marie Cottle

Local Family Visits Junction This Week

Mr and Mrs Jake Casper Sr and son Milton traveled to Junction for a brief trip this week. Fred Rahe and his young son were in town on Saturday for a short visit.

Jake Casper Sr Milton Junction Fred Rahe Little Son

Harper Shoppers Visit Nearby Families Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Walter Markworth and children shopped in Harper Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Hagan of San Antonio visited Mrs Hagans parents Mr and Mrs Jake Jung of the Pocket Community. Mr and Mrs Alvie Casper and small daughter of Kerrville were Harper visitors Saturday and Sunday.

Walter Markworth Harper Dictiss George Hagan San Antonio Alvie Casper Kerrville

Fishing Trip To Hunt With Three Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottle are spending this week fishing near Hunt.

Fred Wedekind Floyd Casper Raymond Cottle Hunt

Local Families Return to Harper Area

Mr and Mrs J J Solomon and daughter Mildred move back to their home near Harper after months in Kerrville where Mildred attended school. The Solomons are well regarded and welcomed back by friends. Mr and Mrs V A Cottle and children visited relatives in Kerrville Sunday night.

J. J. Solomon Miss Mildred Harper Kerrville V. A. Cottle

Belton Tatsch Visits Harry Marshal Home While Father Attends Court

Henry Tatsch and his son Belton travel from Belton to Fredericksburg for a week. Henry attends court while Belton visits the Harry Marshal home, staying on in Fredericksburg for the visit.

Henry Tatsch Belton Fredericksburg Mr. Tatsch Harry Marshal

Mr. and Mrs Fairchild Visit Arizona This Week

Mr and Mrs E B Fairchild traveled to Arizona this week on a private trip. They were seen visiting several points of interest and planned to return soon.

Mrs. E Fairchild Arizona

Relatives from Kerrville Kerrville and San Antonio visit Harper

Mrs. E. M. Ross and her children visit Harper to see relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Deanard Strand and Miss Effie Ross join in the visit from San Antonio. Mrs. Flora Scoggins of Kerrville also attends the Harper gathering.

E. M. Ross Deanard Strand Effie Ross San Antonio Flora Scoggins Kerrville Harper Sunday

Juenke Family Returns to Harper Community

Adolph Juenke and family, former Harper residents now living in Kerrville, have moved back to Harper. Their many friends are glad to have them return.

Adolph Juenke Harper Kerrville

Thurman Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs J J Thurman

Mr and Mrs J J Thurman announce the birth of a baby girl. Congratulations are extended to the family on this joyful occasion.

Mrs J. J. Thurman

Cosper Family Fish Trip and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs J C Cosper and family spent Sunday fishing on Devil's River along with relatives Alvie Cosper and William Cosper with children. M Klein visited Tivydale relatives last week. Bob Peril was a Kerrville visitor Sunday. Tom Nichols and B L Wiley hosts welcomed guests as Ira Scarborough and children from Wichita Falls visited Mrs R H Tobin. Horace Brascale and brother left San Antonio after a week with aunt Mrs H M Jones.

J. C. Cosper Milton Alvie Cosper William Cosper Devil’s River Tom Nichols B. L. Wiley Ois Ira Scarborough Wichita Falls R. H. Tobin

Honig Couple Passes Through Harper Enroute to Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs Sam Honig were spotted in Harper on Wednesday while traveling to Fredericksburg.

Sam Honig Harper Fredericksburg

Attendees At Kerrville Church Service

Kerrville church service drew a group including Mr. and Mrs Harve Fairchild Mr. and Mrs R C Little and children Mr. and Mrs J M Scarborough Robert and Miss Thelma Scarborough and Mr D W Sageser.

Kerrville Harve Fairchild R. C. Little J. M. Scarborough Robert Thelma Scarborough D. W. Sageser

Harper Falls At Kerrville In Tight 7 4 Loss

Kerrville defeats Harper 7 4 in a closely contested game. The box shows 2 base hits by Michon and Cottle with several steals and hit by pitch events. Harper faces Medina next Sunday as the mystery 13 reappears in the scorebook.

Harper Kerrville Harper Boys Medina Michon Cottle Greer Morris Lloyd G Sageser Loyd B. Sageser Lloyd King Lewis

Belmore and Oliver Roberts Visit Live Oak Ranch This Week

Belmore and Oliver Roberts made a business trip to the Live Oak Ranch this week. The visit underscores ongoing dealings with the ranch and potential collaboration opportunities.

Belmore Oliver Roberts Live Oak Ranch

Mr J Whitewood and Daughter Visit Harper Friends

Mr. J Whitewood and his daughter Mary Ella of San Marcos spent last weekend in Harper visiting friends and relatives.

J. Whitewood Mary Ella San Marcos Harper

Floyds Visit Center Point Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs F M Floyd and family made a trip to Center Point on Sunday observing a leisurely family outing with no announced plans or outcomes.

F. M. Floyd Center Point

Local News Briefs From Kerr County Area

Marshal Stevens recovering at Secor Hospital after serious illness. Kerrville visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J J Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. A B Parker. Mrs. Fred Nabers with son Jean Donald and Miss Lydia Whitewood return from Eden visit. Fred Nichols of Klein Branch was in Harper on business. Mrs A C Riley and daughter were shopping in town.

Marshal Stevens J. M. Stevens Secor Hospital Fred Nabers Jean Donald Lydia Whitewood Eden Fred Nichols Klein Branch Harper Wednesday

Fire destroys Blanco County barn in early Sunday blaze

The barn of Mr. Godfred Ebel at Blanco was totally destroyed by a fire around 5 o'clock last Sunday morning. The loss includes feed and building, totaling several hundred dollars. The origin of the fire remains unknown.

Godfred Ebel Blanco

Mrs Carmen Smith Returns From Lam Passas School

Mrs Carmen Smith has returned from her school at Lam Passas and will live at home with her mother for the summer.

Carmen Smith Lampassas Hom

Local Social Notes From Town Visitors and Trips

Miss Talma Vardin of Post Oak visits Miss Ruby Crider this week. Buf ford Dixon and Velma Dixon visit Marble Falls and Double Horn relatives. Clayton Stribling returns from San Marcos after attending the Se Wika ts Ss. Raymond and Mrs Eden Smith host weekend guest Mrs Ed Smith. Selma Stribling heads to Denver for the summer. Lillie Sultemeier returns from Johnson City visit.

Talma Vardin Post Oak Ruby Crider Velma Dixon Bufford Dixon Marble Falls Double Horn Clayton Stribling San Marcos

Pleasant visitors and homecoming noted in Sandy area

Mrs. Roland Hunnicntt and daughter were pleasant visitors at Sandy this week. Mrs. M. B. Maddox has returned home from Austin. Mr. Willie Stribling, who is attending school at Austin, spent several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Stribling.

Roland Hunnicntt Sandy Mrs. M. B. Maddox Austin Willie Stribling Mrs. M. Stribling

Business visitor Mr. Jessie Stewart in Johnson City

Mr. Jessie Stewart arrived in Johnson City this Tuesday as a business visitor. He met local officials and discussed potential investment in area projects.

Sandy barbecue day draws crowds from neighboring towns

The Saturday event featured talks by Judge Martin of Stonewall and W. B. Goar of Johnson City, a free barbecue dinner, a Johnson City versus Round Mountain baseball game, a goat roping, and dancing with music by Mr. Joe Ernst.

Martin Stonewall W. B. Goar Johnson City Round Mountain Joe Ernst

Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Will Masters

Prime Mr and Mrs Warren Hunter visited Bandera relatives this week end. Born to Mr and Mrs Will Masters twin boys on Tuesday June 14. Congratulations.

Mrs Warren Hunter Bandera Will Masters

Cypress Mill and Round Mountain News Summary

Mr. Ben Desmond visited Johnson City on Monday. Damon Sharp and his family attended a barbecue at Sandy Saturday.

Cypress Mill and Round Mountain News Damon Sharp Sandy

Beeman Hosts Brother Jean Beeman This Week

Mr. G. R. Beeman welcomes his brother Jean Beeman as his guest this week, sharing time at their home and reporting on family plans and activities.

G. R. Beeman Brother Jean Beeman

Arthur Allen and family visit Junction couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen of Junction visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Rogers on Sunday. The gathering included cordial chats and refreshments as the Allen party toured the Rogers residence.

Arthur Allen Junction J. J. Rogers

Local residents travel for business and family visits

Mr. Frank Keader was in Johnson City Monday on business. Mrs. L. M. Sharp visited relatives in San Angelo last week.

Frank Keader Johnson City

Morris couple visit daughter in San Antonio Sunday

Mr and Mrs John 8 Morris spent Sunday in San Antonio visiting their daughter Mrs Jack Lee.

John Morris San Antonio Jack Lee

Mrs Shelley Sr. Returns Home After Llano Visit

Mrs. E. M. Shelley Sr. has returned home following a brief visit with relatives in Llano.

E. M. Shelley Sr Llano

Gold Texas Family Visits Town Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Kroll and daughter of Gold Texas spent Saturday and Sunday in town.

Mrs. Kroll Gold, Texas

Local visitors from Cypress Mills and Johnstown

Mr and Mrs Roy Hardin of Cypress Mills visited town Saturday. Mrs Hon Smith and her children were pleasant visitors in Johnstown Monday.

Roy Hardin Cypress Mills Hon. Smith Johnson City

Business Visitor from Cypress Mill in Johnson City

Mr. Ray Illardin of Cypress Mill was a business visitor in Johnson City on Monday.

Ray Illardin Cypress Mill Johnson City

Cypress Mill Dance Draws Large Crowd Despite Rain

A Sunday evening dance at the Cypress Mill hall on June 12 featured Steve Gardner's Orchestra of Austin. A large crowd attended and reported a grand time.

Cypress Mill Steve Gardner Austin

Mr and Mrs Steven Tunnell Visit Lamesa Kin

Mr and Mrs Steven Tunnell of Lamesa are visiting Mr and Mrs Jim Tunnell, the latter’s parents, this week.

Steven Tunnell Lamesa Mr. Tunnell Mrs Jim Tunnell

Willie Brodbeck Visited San Antonio Over Weekend

Mr. Willie Brodbeck spent Saturday and Sunday in San Antonio visiting, extending a weekend trip to the city.

Willie Brodbeck San Antonio

Convicts Foiled in Missouri Penitentiary Plot

A plan to blow an east wall of the Missouri penitentiary near Jefferson City was halted when prison officials learned of the scheme from inmate Riley Davis alias Edward Reese. About 150 convicts were said to be involved and nitroglycerin was surrendered to create a 150 to 200 foot breach. Davis's mother from Lawton Oklahoma had urged him to quit the plot and he informed authorities.

Jefferson City Moe Missouri Penitentiary Riley Davis Edward Reese Lime County Leslie Rudolph Davis Arch Mareh Lawton Okla

114 Year-Old Woman Julia Bennett Dies in Galveston

Julia Bennett aged 114 died peacefully in her sleep in Galveston Texas on Saturday night. She was found Monday morning and had lived in Galveston for 19 years after long residence in New Orleans. Born in Gray Ireland she remained active despite her advanced age and retained full faculties.

Galveston Tex Julia Bennett

Barbecue attendance and family visits noted

Mr and Mrs John Middleton and their girls attended a barbecue at Sandy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Steve Tunnel and Mrs Jim Tunnell spent Monday and Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs W R Crider.

John Middleton Steve Tunnel Jim Tunnell W. R. Crider

Frank Stueler and Daughter Visit Johnson City

Mr. Frank Stueler and his daughter were in Johnson City last week on business.

Frank Stueler Johnson City

Reach Family Visits Relatives in Johnson City

Mr. and Mrs. Reach and their young daughter spent Saturday in Johnson City visiting relatives, enjoying a family outing away from home.

Mrs. Reach Johnson City

Mr Sb W Scharnhorst and Family Visit Stone Wall

Mr Sb W Scharnhorst and his family spent Saturday in Stone Wall, enjoying local sights. The outing highlights a quiet weekend for residents and visitors in the area.

Sb. W. Scharnhorst Stonewall

Barbecue Gatherings At Klaerner Schroeder Ranch

A Sunday barbecue at Cypress Springs on the Klaerner Schroeder Ranch drew many friends and relatives including Mrs. John Klaerner Miss Cora Klaerner Hilmar Klaerner Oscar Roggenbucke Willie Klaerner M T Burchett Emmet Lindemann Mildred Schroeder and others who reported a good time.

Will Schroeder Cypress Springs Klaerner-Schroeder John Klaerner Miss Cora Hilmar Klaerner Oscar Roggenbucke Willie Klaerner M. T. Burchett Emmet Harry L. Lindemann Willie Schroeder Mildred

Honey and Miller Creek News Briefs

Mr. Henry Greenshaw and Maurine Massey were business visitors in Johnson City last Thursday. Mrs. Anna Felps and daughter Mrs. Nettie Tyson and son Melvin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bushnell Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Thiele and little one were in Johnson City Tuesday.

Henry Greenshaw Maurine Massey Johnson City Anna Felps Nettie Tyson Melvin W. A. Bushnell

Gorley Family Visits Johnstown City on Saturday

Mr. Louis Gorley and family were business visitors in Johnstown City on Saturday, engaging with local firms and inspecting operations.

Louis Gorley Johnson City

Local Business Men Visit Town Tuesday

Mr. Uncus Hensley a business visitor in town Tuesday. Advertises include Peters all leather shoes Stetson Hats McCall dress patterns sold by Juenke Schoenewolf. Fredericksburg Creamery Knopp Metzger pays 33c per lb sour cream and 38c per lb sweet cream. Quality Cash Grocery offers children s plain and fancy sizes at Schroeder Bros canning services urged for summer preservation.

Uncus Hensley Juenke & Schoenewolf Fredericksburg Schroeder Bros

Father's Day Gift Ideas From Sterling Bros

June 19 is Father's Day and Sterling Bros offers a selection of ties shirts and belts to honor Dad. Explore practical gifts from a trusted local retailer and find items that suit his style and needs.

Dad Sterling Bros

Jugs Crocks and Stone Jars Sell Cheap at Local Sale

A fragment describes low prices on jugs crocks stone jars churns and fruit jars at a local sale promising bargains for housewares collectors and buyers seeking affordable kitchen antiques.

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Harper News Mr. M. Klein Tivydale Bob Peril Abrhore Harper Herring Williams Scarborough Faris Feller AB Ri A Greer Grantham Pera P. i S. Love MsMullin Burkhardt Love Mrs. A Parker Fred Bierschwale A. C. Riley and Blanco County News Sandy News Raymond Smith Mr. Smith Ed. Smith Selma Stribling Denver Colo Miss Lillie Sultemeier Jessie Stewart Ben Desmond Post Oak News Honey and Miller Creek News Knopp & Metzger Rheingold Joe J Klein Alf Wahrmund Gold Texas Sttf Chamber of Commerce Norman Keller Sec Deike’s Hall Hye, Texas Fritz Deike Dunlop Dunlops Taylor -Burke Motor Co Fredericksburg, Texas Pneumatic
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