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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
1
Vital statistics notice lists marriages of Mr. Tiszo Moreno to Miss Sara Roderiquez and Mr. Albert Mehler to Miss Ella Herbort.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Bornto y Stevens welcomed a son on February. Mr and Mrs Juan duerez had a daughter on March 2. Mr and Mrs Joe Staudt reported a daughter on February 29. Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer welcomed a daughter on February 18. Mr and Mrs Gordon Haper announced a daughter on February 24. Mr and Mrs Otto Moellendorf had a daughter on January 25. Mr and Mrs Alfred Hartmann welcomed a daughter on February 3.
Three death notices dated February report ages of Edgar Ochler aged 7 years 2 months Edmund R Herber aged 29 years 11 months and James Rizan aged 64 years 5 months This clipping records their passing with dates in February.
Farmer F B Riley boasts black muley cattle imported from Oklahoma as the heaviest five yearlings in the world if railroad weights are accepted. He lists a 3000 pound bull, a 2000 pound bull, and eight cows totaling 4500 pounds, challenging local stockmen in Gillespie County to beat these figures.
On Friday February 19 the sixth and seventh grades presented a program including Song America the Beautiful and a series of numbered acts. Wesley Kuenemann was elected new president with Louise Schmidt Julia Knopp Emmie Mueller Edyth Sagebiel and Willie Brodbeck named to the program committee. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
A brisk norther blew in last Sunday and Monday brought ice and cold. Tuesday and Wednesday eased briefly then a second norther roared in at sundown and lasted through the night. Winter weather followed with further frosts and damage to blossoming fruit trees.
Mr. Alfred Neffendorf reports a pleasant Kerrville trip as the Fredericksburg teams played well. The boys defeated Kerrville 13 to 24 while the Fredericksburg girls won 23 to 19. Teachers and patrons ferried the group home with thanks to all supporters.
Eric Hackelberg 160 pounds loses to Walter Klaerner of Fredericksburg after two falls last Friday night. Hackelberg takes first fall in 17 minutes with a double Nelson, Klaerner wins second in 18 minutes with a hammer lock. Hackelberg forfeits third round. Crowd large. Another match expected later this month.
A large shipment of duck coats and pants has arrived at JUENKE & SCHOENEWOLF offering right prices. The items are now available for customers seeking durable outerwear.
Local items report Hon Tom J Martin visiting Mason on business. Sales include Chevrolet Touring Cars to Alex Maier and Edmund Oehler. a herd of 150 to 200 two year olds bought by Willie Petseh. A group opened the turkey season at Red Hole Ranch March 1. A seven year old boy near Harper died from tonsillitis after illness hit his family. The Gillespie County Commissioners Court meets March 10 to discuss highway bids and road bonds. Two runaway teams caused minor damage at Meurer's corner.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy, flowers, and help after Clemens T. Stahl died in San Antonio on February 29 and was buried March 1 in Fredericksburg. Mentions thanks to Klett and Gold families, Rev Tlannemann, and others. notes various local society items and deliveries by Louis Kott & Co. including Ford vehicles and farm tractors.
Fishing tackle outfits are now on display at Kolmeier and Klier Company located at OO Corn and Oats Wwanted. H. 16tf Cc. Maier.
The Mozart Society held its February meeting after a lapse in January with a varied program. Performers included Miss Boehm Max Wahrmund Jr Sylvia Ostrow and others. two pieces by local Fredericksburg composers Vander Stucken and a rising youth. Sixteen members attended with Miss Rothmann of Mason as a guest as the group began study of Franz Liszt.
A boys and girls basketball game between Blanco High School teams is scheduled for Saturday March 6 at 1 PM at Fredericksburg High School grounds likely the season finale. An all teachers mass meeting in Gillespie County at 3 PM will discuss plans and salaries with field day plans on the agenda. Everyone is invited. admission is free.
The singing society Arion elected Alfred Henke as president Caspar Molberg as vice president Wm Habenicht as secretary and Neu Ben Jordan as treasurer Adolph Hopt will continue as musical director for another year noting several years of credited work under his baton.
Board of Trustees Willow City School District expresses sympathy to the Reagan family on the sudden death of J S Reagan and thanks him for his service as a district trustee. May God guide and console the bereaved in their sorrow. Ed Gold, Secretary. 00- Mrs Albert Bonn Dead. Mrs Albert Bonn died March 3 after pneumonia. Funeral held at 2 p.m. at her late home. She was 42 years old. Survived by husband Albert Bonn and son Erno, along with parents, five sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. May she rest in peace.
The 3rd Passion service in English will be at Zion Church Sunday 7:30 pm with sermon The Passover a Type of our Redemption. Holy Ghost Church holds Passion services Wednesdays. Prof W Dietel to edit the STANDARD. editor Robert Penniger to move to Texas. Gillespie County Oil drilling resumes at 225 feet deep near Stonewall after a week’s delay.
Dallas pastors consider strict enforcement of the Sunday closing law with a committee report due Thursday. The group includes Doctors George W. Truett S H Burgin W M Anderson Jr and C L Debow as they weigh sentiment and discuss the issue at the Dallas association meeting.
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