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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
1
R Maier and Son announces new stock of Cotton Seed Cake and Rice Bran. Customers urged to place orders early for feed supplies at 28 E H Riley.
Eterita Maize Kaffir oo an Grass and Sugar Cane Seed advertised for sale at 27 Knopp and Schneider. The brief notice lists seed types including maize, kaffir corn, grass seed, and sugar cane seed available from the supplier.
Six grades list honor students led by Max Reinbach Ise Lochte Lora Moore Loreen Moursand Viola Braeutigam Vera Schoenewolf Louise Wehmeier Nora Kensing Eugena Braden Mable Young Theresa Kunz plus eighth and tenth graders. The piece notes Lyceum delays, a high school book gift, thrift stamps campaign totals, a Lanier Society program, a memorial for Lieut Louis Jordan, flag plans, field trips, bird houses, and a student poem. Grand Jury report from Gillespie County covers gambling, prostitution, auto laws, hunting, jail sanitation, an insane inmate, naturalization, loyalty, and a request to publish.
Fredericksburg reports the death of Lieutenant Louis Jordan killed in action in France on March 5. A Gillespie County native, he was a UT civil engineer graduate, former San Antonio Academy instructor, and noted hammer thrower. He leaves his father William Jordan, four sisters Elgin Rothmann Emma Betty Else Jordan, and brother Harry Jordan.
A stranger drove an automobile into the iron railing beside the Baron's Creek bridge around noon Friday. The car sustained heavy damage but the occupants reportedly escaped injury.
Barrier-Mayer Co and Farmers Produce Co report fresh arrivals. Spring dress goods feature dainty patterns, while Cane Seed, Maize, Feterita, and Sudan Grass Seed arrive for planting. customers urged to place orders early.
Mrs Albert Land nee Linda Kramer died Tuesday morning from blood poisoning after weeks of illness following childbirth. She was 26 years 7 months 16 days and survived by her husband and infant. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with Rev M O Puhl officiating. Kathrina Schaefer, 87 years 10 months 11 days, died Saturday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Ahrens from dropsy. Native of Germany, long resident, funeral Sunday at 3 pm led by Rev G H Holly. Emma Kothe nee Crenwelge, 46, wife of A W Kothe and publishing firm vice president, died Friday night near Cherry Spring after prolonged illness. Funeral Sunday morning at Cherry Spring with Rev Kluge.
The regular monthly meeting led by President Robt Penniger authorized a committee to promote bonded warehouse expansion and to aid the promoters. A plan transfers cistern water from Aug Cameron to the school for children, with help from the fire company. A petition to fund the local fire department was approved. The meeting adjourned.
KUENEMANN advertises a wide selection of fishing tackle and gear. Customers can call for a large assortment and assistance in furnishing any item needed.
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