Tug Lights Up Harbor Amid Strong Winds
A tugboat crews its way through rough seas near the harbor as strong winds push ferries off course. Local harbor authorities monitor tides and issue advisories for small craft.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
1
Local Candidates Declare Runs for Gillespie County Offices
A series of notices announce candidacies for Gillespie County positions in the upcoming November election. N. T. Stubbs and Chas Schmidt seek roles in county offices, with Willie Heimann Jr, Louis Kordzik, and others declaring bids for Sheriff Tax Collector Assessor and related posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Chas. Schmidt
Ember
Willie Heimann, Jr
Louis Kordzik
Kordzik
Modernizing Alfred Basse Building on Main Street
The Alfred Basse store on Main Street is being modernized to a contemporary structure. The front gallery is removed, the floor lowered, the building extended to street line, and a glass front added. Newly acquired, the property will be occupied once improvements finish as Fredericksburg strides toward metropolitan status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Basse
Main Street
Fredericksburg
Auto Collision in Front of Hardware Store
Two autos collided late Thursday evening in front of Kolmeier and Kliers hardware store. No injuries reported. One car struck the other broadside causing a tire blowout. damages described as slight to both vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolmeier & Kliers
Echo Club Elects Officers for Next Year
The Echo Club held its Wednesday meeting electing Hugo Henke as president Hugo Koenig as vice president Alex Henke as secretary Lawrence Knopp as treasurer and John Gentemann as director for the forthcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Hugo Henke
Hugo Koenig
Alex Henke
Lawrence Knopp
John Gentemann
Spring Fishing Parties Along Pedernales River
As spring nears city residents enjoy Sundays and holidays along the Pedernales River with many fishing parties encamped within five miles of town. Silver bass to seven pounds, plus abundant small fish, make the stream popular. anglers are urged to release undersized fish to keep the waters stocked for future outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedernales
Lonce
Brand Paints Added to Mound City Depot Yard
Local depot adds Wal" Mound City Horseshoe Brand Paints to stock. F. Stein & Son confirmed as suppliers and yard partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal
Mound City
Depot Yard
F. Stein & Son
Mrs Patton Hosts Hackel Kraenzchen Ladies Afternoon
Local society notes report Mrs A L Patton entertaining the Hackel Kraenz chen ladies on Wednesday with refreshments served by hostesses. The item includes multiple local visits, travel notes, and business concerns in Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Patton
Messrs
Ernst and
Bruno Reich
San Antonio
Robert Penniger
Stella Beekmann
Needlecraft Society
Avoid Spring Colds Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
Ad copy warns of spring colds and grippe from sudden winds and shifting seasons. Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery Laxative Tar Syrup as soothing relief that helps break up grippe and cold attacks. Claims over 40 years of testing and ready to use without mixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Rheumatic Pain Relief Promised By Stoan Liniment
A historical ad describes Stoan Liniment as rapidly easing rheumatic pain by stimulating circulation. Testimonial from James S. Ferguson of Philadelphia cites knee relief after a single application. Also notes local events and social notices including a baseball fans meeting at Klaerner's opera house and school athletic plans for April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Ferguson
Philada
Sloan
Klaerner’s
Opera House
Fredericksburg
Old Reserve B or Paul Jones Whiskey Advised at Maier & Son
Local ad urges readers to purchase only the pure genuine Old Reserve B or Paul Jones Whiskey from R Maier and Son. The message emphasizes authenticity and warns against inferior imitations sold elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
R. Maier & Son
Need for a larger Fredericksburg school building urged
The Fredericksburg independent school district trustees appeal for a bigger, more modern school facility. Attendance has surged, forcing rental of space off the high school campus. A bond issue or selling the campus to fund new construction is discussed as possible solutions to provide adequate rooms for local pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine tar aconite sassafras peppermint and other ingredients. It claims immediate relief and soothing effects while offering ready made 25 cent bottles with the formula printed on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Advertised Letters at Fre dericksburg PO March 11 1916
A list of unclaimed letters at the Fredericksburg Post Office for the week ending March 11 1916 includes Frank Wm Seaward Lioniers Flores Agapito Balero Martin Bega Migel Arisolo Federico Caneino Leon Chavez Romulo Tovias and Apolinar Rodriguez. Callers should say Advertised or the letters go to Dead Letter Office on March 25 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Frank Wm. Seaward
Lioniers Flores
Agapito Balero
Martin Bega
Migel Arisolo
Federico Caneino
Leon Chavez
Romulo Tovias
Apolinar Rodriguez
Washington, D. C
Public School Honor Roll Names High Achievers
The list notes students earning 90 percent or higher in department work and an overall 90 percent average. It covers 6th through 11th grades with pupils such as Else Immel, Ruby Stein, Andrew Moursand, Hilmar Sehmidt, Alfred Cameron, Lena Klingelhoefer, and Mathilde Maier among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Oehler
Meta Riley
Else Immel
Ruby Stein
Andrew Moursand
Ada Jordan
Emil Heimann
Erna Wahrmund
Flora Wertheim
Evan McGuire
Harry Beyer
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Ero
Ransa
Stein
Il Joved
Ichoen
Uit
Tex LE
Kneider
LYS
Striegler
Serschwale & Wright
Priess Building
Artin
Ipistriet
Pthe Democratic Party
Idt
Tive
le Vistriet
Texas
N. T. Stubbs
Griff & Tax Collector
Gillespie
Eugene Althaus
Ammann Ochs
Oheriff
Colleglespie
Peter Schmitz
Moval
F, Stein & Son
Joe Wansom
Ad Modum
Doss
L. K.tainter
San Anmijd
F. H. Petermann
Comfort
Boerne
Melier & Danz
R. L. Kott
Alfred P. Co Petsch
Anna Gold
Alamo City
N. T. Coumm Hon
Johnson City
AL . G. Brown
Hye
Hy. A. Meier
Luckenbach
Sam Coffee
Harperland
Newton H. White
Robt. Penniger
Chas. Fritz
Lambert’s Sanitarium
C. A. Lehmberg
M. E. Church South
Hunter
Harper Herald
Hy. Fischer
Mer
Hugo Klier
Coffmissigner
C. H. Lawrence
Bekerly
Charles
Harry Habenicht
Hone
G. H. Wagner
Bismarck
Schneider & Riley
G. W. Krieger
Julius Krueger
Krieger Produce Co
T.f
Live Oak Poultry Farm
John Moehle
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