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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1920

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Miss Henrikke Moursand Honored With Shower in Fredericksburg

On Thursday Mrs. Harry Hey laid hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Henrikke Moursand. The event featured sunflower decor, rice shower exit, and a reception hall with punch and a yellow themed basket of gifts for the bride to be. First prize for a card game went to Miss Moursand with consolation to Mrs. Eddie Ochs. Cakes and ice cream followed.

Harry Heylaid Henrikke Moursand Miss Moursand Eddie Ochs

Miller K Wiesjahn Dies After Short Married Life

Miller K Wiesjahn died at 7 10 p m on Thursday after appendicitis surgery. He was 27 years old, recently married to Elsa Gessler Kunst and staying with Mr and Mrs Knust in Fredericksburg. Memorial services were set for 11 a m today, with the body to be sent to Brookston Indiana for interment. He is survived by his wife, his parents, and several sisters.

Miller K. Wiesjahn Mr. Wiesjahn Elsa Gessler Fritz Kunst Knust Brookston Ind San Antonio Fredericksburg Elsa Wiesjahn

Child suffers serious burn in washing machine accident

The baby of Mr and Mrs Max Klunz sustained serious burns when hot water spilled from a washing machine after the stopper was pulled by the child It was taken to town for medical care and there are hopes for recovery Also noted are congratulations for a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hilmar Weber and local court and visiting dignitaries events in town including Rt Rev Drossaert arrival sermons and a Sunday program at Peter's Opera House

Max Klunz Drossaert P. m St. Mary’s Church Peter’s Opera House Holland

Weber Birth Record Announces June 6 Son

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Weber on June 6. The families announce the birth in the public record.

Robert Weber

Deaths and local notices from Fredericksburg area

Death announcements list prominent residents with ages from 1 year to 89 years, spanning March to June. The column notes area residents traveling trips, new homes, and social visits including Schells, Welgehausen, Beckmann, Ostrow, Peden, Keyser, Molberg, Schlaudt, Hollmig, Fritz, Heinecke, Knopp, Metzger, Koennecke, Wipprecht, Bruns, and Crabapple. It records a St Louis Cathedral visit and a planned trip to Colorado, California, and Yellowstone Park.

Graham Flour For Sale At 39th Street S. Klett

A sack of Gra ham Flour offered for sale by S. Klett at 39th Street. The ad highlights the popular flour and urges buyers to purchase locally.

Graham R. S. Klett

Birthday party honors 10th birthday of Mr Win Kiehne Sr

A large gathering this week marked the 10th birthday of Mr Win Kiehne Sr with about 100 attendees. Family members from New Mexico El Paso Menard and Houston joined, including Emil Kiehne Holmes, Wm Jr and guests. The event featured barbecue, other eats, and punch as relatives visited Fredericksburg and Houston on business.

Win. Kiehne Emil Kiehne New Mexico Wm. Kiehne Menard Guenther Kiehne Florent Kiehne el Paso

Zenner and Goodale wed at St Marys Church in Fredericksburg

Miss Mabel May Goodale and Eugene W. Zenner were married Wednesday morning at St Marys Church with Rev H Gerlach officiating. Attendants included Winna Zenner Nora Meckel Emilie Jordan Felix Zenner Lawrence Knopp and Richard Roeder. They will live on a White Oak ranch. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home.

Mabel May Goodale Eugene W. Zenner St. Mary’s Church H. Gerlach Winna Zenner Nora Meckel Emilie Jordan Felix Zenner Lawrence Knopp Richard Roeder San Antonio Ed. Goodale Geo. Zenner White Oak

Social and family notes from Eastland region visit others

Miss Madeline Suess returns to San Antonio after a visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ressmann and their son arrive from San Antonio for a week with kin. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Toepfer and two sons visit town. Mrs. Toepfer seeks medical consultation. Aug Zincke and spouse depart for summer in Colorado Springs with trips to California and Yellowstone. Ad Evers family of Doss and Alfred Bierschwabe of Fredericksburg tour Eastland oil fields visiting G F Peters, Mrs. Evers’s brother and a plumber in the area.

Arthur Ressmann San Antonio Emil Toepfer Aug. Zincke Colorado Springs California Yellowstone Park Ad. Evers Doss Alfred Bierschwabe Fredericksburg Eastland Oilields G. FB. Peters Evers

Legislature Passes Bills by Representative Johnson

The state legislature adopted bills from Representative Johnson including a special road law for Gillespie County a bill validating the Fredericksburg Independent School District and a bill repealing the Blanco County road law.

Johnson Gillespie County Fredericksburg Independent Blanco County

Morris Ranch Party Heads East for Holiday Visit

Mr Louis Bierschwale with daughter Emily and son Robert and Miss Hielen Wake of Morris Ranch depart Sunday for an automobile trip visiting friends in San Antonio and Rockport. Mr Robert Klett and family return from the coast. The lower country expects a good corn crop if conditions improve. Cotton near Meyersville Cuero shows promise despite some damage. On Thursday Miss Josie Carmichael and Mr K L Smith wed at the Treadwells home in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Commissioner’s Court Gillespie County State Highway Commission Puget Sound Gulf Highway Cain City Austin Pedernales River San Antonio Stonewall Luckenbach Austin Road Louis Bierschwale Emely Robert Hielen Wake Morris Ranch San An Anctonio Rockport Ull Robert Klett Klett Meyersville Cuero Josie Carmichael K. L. Smith Mrs. Treadwell

New John Deere Pony Disc Plow Improvements

A dealer promotes the John Deere Pony Disc Plow with single or double options and a rear wheel lever attachment. The notice encourages buyers not to shop elsewhere, signed by Oscar Krauskopf.

Oscar Krauskopf

Proponents Win Comfort School District Tax Increase

A local special election in the Comfort School District approved a 15 cent tax increase by 85 percent in favor and 54 against. The Comfort News notes community events, including Elsie Kolmeier's departure for San Marcos Summer Normal and hosted by Mrs. Lurber at the Comfort Hotel. Visitors and travels of local residents are also listed.

Comfort W. L. Surber Comfort Hotel Elsie Kolmeier Fredericksburg San Marcos

Democratic leaders vet election supplies for July primary

President H. H. Sagebiel and Secretary A. P. C. Petsch of the Democratic Executive Committee review election materials in preparation for the upcoming July primary. The officials focus on ensuring proper accreditation and reliable casting equipment.

Pres. H. H. Sagebiel Sec. A. P. C.petsch Democratic Executive Committee

Entertainment guests attend Klaerner's Hall event

Last Thursday Mason residents Jessie Schmidt Miss E Keller and Mrs Manneham attended an entertainment at Klaerner's Hall in the town social scene.

Mason Jessie Schmidt E. Keller Manneham Klaerner’s Hall

Vaudeville Show Promises Monkey Star Murphy at Klaerner’s

Klaerner's Opera House hosts a Saturday show on June 19 featuring Murphy the famous acting monkey in multiple performances. The event highlights a novelty act stage space with prominent monkey performer and vaudeville style entertainment.

Klaerner Murphy

Death of Louis Ieke Noted in Local Obituary

Louis Ieke died after a sudden illness at his home near Gold. The funeral was held at Cave Creek Cemetery with his widow Ellen Gardner and eleven children surviving. Also reported is progress on Mason Highway construction with wagons and teams observed. A Harper garage has formed Citizens Auto Co with directors Jim Peril, R B Moore, Hy Fischer, A B Barker, and Chas Roberts.

Louis Ieke Mr. Ieke Gold Cave Creek Ellen Gardner Henry Fischer Garage Harper Citizens Auto Co Jim Peril R. B. Moore Sec. & Treas Hy. Fischer Mer A. B. Barker Chas, Roberts

234 Wagon For Sale At Klein and Jung

Bargain priced wagon in good condition offered by Klein and Jung. Seller invites quick contact for this limited vehicle deal.

Klein & Jung

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alfred P. C.petsch F. J. Brandes Lamar Thaxton Hilmar Weber H. L. Schmidt From George Bierschwab A. & M. College Vital Statistics Louise Ehle Arthur Welgehausen Ellie Meckel Felix I’. Saenger Norman Herman Ditmar Clifton W. Stein Emilie Brodbeck Auguste Durst Adolff Cornelil Ernstine Dechert Jacob Fred Pehl Julius Tatsch Rivera Guadalupe Ot Cruz Christian Segner William Walter Walter Schellhase Colorado A. H. Welgehausen Messrs Max Beckmann Jno. Ostrow J. K. Peden Pacific States Joe Keyser Houston Edwin and Chas. Schlaudt J. L. Hollmig Llano Walter J. Fritz O New Orleans St. Louis Cathedral J. A. Heinecke The Texas Creamery Co Messrs. Knopp & Metzger Albert Koennecke Galveston Paul Wipprecht State Agricultural Department Wm. Bruns Wipprecht Hermann Kleck Sylvester Kleck Walter J. Adams Max Schoenewelt Hy. Hirsch the Loan & Abstract Company R. G. Striegler Gold Ridg Texas A. P. C. Petsch E. C. Hansen Zenner—Goodale A. Hackbarth Otto Pfeil A. Stork Chas Leyendecker Wm. Wagner Wagner St. Mary’s School St. Joseph’s Hall Madeline Suess Wilbur C. Treadwell Gold Building Fritz Joseph Ludwig Eckert Henry Fischer Moritz and Ralph Gold Mason Highway Cockrell’s Cash and Carry Store
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