Local People and Visits Round Fredericksburg Area
W A Fairchild and Allen Smith took a business trip to Fredericksburg on Wednesday. Watkins, son of Walter and Mrs Tarr, has been here for two weeks. Miss Mary Anderson visited Junction for the weekend. Annie Maddox teaching at Reservation School called on relatives in Junction last weekend. Mr and Mrs Raymond Feller were in town and he subscribed to the Standard. John Strackbein and son Alvin spent the latter part of last week in Fredericksburg handling business. Mrs Conrad Hahn of Mason visited her parents E F Fairchild last few days. Mr Simon Walker, teaching near Noxville, and grandfather J W Coffey passed through Harper en route to Fredericksburg. Coffey notes rains have improved the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Walter Tarr
John Strackbein
Alvin
Fredericksburg
Conrad Hahn
Mason
Mrs. E. 8. Fairchild
Simon Walker
Noxville
J. W. Coffey
Harper
Frederickspurg
Coffey
J. M. Scarborough Sr
Anderson Kensey
Flat Rock School Closes for Flu. Local Figures Visit
After illness many pupils stay home as Flat Rock School shuts for several days. Teacher Miss Blanche Whitewood visits family in San Marcos during the closure while Archie Weinicke returns to work. Local residents Charley Barrett Louis Bierschwale Jas A Schleyer and Arthur Grosenbacher travel to Seguin on business. The notice lists local merchants offering galvanized dipping vats, leather work shoes, Freed Eisemann radios, and hardware stock from Harper Texas vendors.
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Flat Rock
Blanche Whitewood
San Marcos
Card of Thanks for Wm. Fritz
The Bereaved Family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors who assisted and offered sympathy after the death of husband father grandfather and brother Wm Fritz. Special thanks to Rev. A Heudemar for condolences and to those who sent flowers.
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Wm. Fritz
Rev. A. Heudemar
Death of Wm Fritz in Harper Marks Community Loss
Mr Wm Fritz died suddenly of heart failure at his Harper home on March 13 1926 after living in Harper for about twenty years He was born April 14 1862 in Fredericksburg He and his wife Josephine Brinkroll married in 1885 and had twelve children several of whom survived with their mother The funeral was held at the Catholic Church Monday at 9:00 AM A large circle of friends and relatives mourn his passing
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Wm. Fritz
Fritz
Fredericksburg
Harper
Josephine Brinkroll
Max
Walter
Laura Fritz
Otto
Henry Fritz
Arthur Lang
Oscar Baumann
Hilmar Wahrmund
Alfred Wahrmund
Petersburg
Lewis Kammlah
Edgar Doebbler
Comfort
Felix Fritz
Lott
Texas
Lost Savings Ad Spotlights Local Goats and Cash
Albert and Ratio Rubio, in Harper area, misplaced eighty two dollars after leaving Harper State Bank last week while herding goats. The note appears in the paper as a plea for the return of the funds.
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Albert
Ratio Rubio
Harper State Bank
Harper
Kerrville
Albert Rubio
MOENY
Implement Depiction of Moline Tools Prompts Interest
A fragment signals buyers to seek implements of the well known Moline kind. The note invites interest in such tools and supplies, likely advertising hardware or farm equipment characteristic of the Moline brand.
Painful accident on horse leaves rider bruised
A young horse ridden by Mr. Raymond Jones fell, causing several painful bruises. He has recovered enough to return to town.
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Raymond Jones
Roeder and Baumann Families Attend Fredericksburg Funeral
From Harper, Mr and Mrs Richard Roeder Mr and Mrs Felix Baumann and Mr and Mrs Oscar Baumann attended the funeral of Mr Fassel in Fredericksburg on Tuesday. The deceased was a grandfather of Mr Richard Roeder.
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Richard Roeder
Felix Baumann
Oscar Baumann
Harper
Fassel
Fredericksburg
Local residents update Standard subscriptions and visits
Mr Will Masters renewed his Standard subscription during his town visit last Saturday. Mr J J Soloman was in town on Wednesday. Sam Peese of London visited the D H Whetstone home. Mildred Rogers spent the past weekend with her family. The Russell child remains ill.
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Will Masters
The
Standard
J. J. Soloman
Sam Peese
London
D. H. Whetstone Home
Fischer Becomes Moline Implement Agent At Local Store
Farmers in town report many new farm tools as Hy Fischer partners with his General Merchandise Store to offer a full hardware line. The article praises his understanding of community needs and invites readers to review ads detailing how to purchase the needed items.
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Hy. Fischer
Moline
Fischer
Mr. Fischer
Harper
Man Convicted After Jury Bribe Revealed
A man accused of murder bribed an Irish juror with one hundred dollars to secure a manslaughter verdict. The jury deliberated long before returning manslaughter. The conspirator thanked the juror, noting the other eleven wanted acquittal.
Sterling Bros Fine Wool Confirmation Suit Ad
An all wool blue serge Confirmation Suit priced at 17.50 is offered by Sterling Bros. The ad highlights a solid value for formal wear.
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Sterling Bros
Thresher Bargains Arrive At Fredericksburg Imp Co
A car load of four threshers built for Fordson and other light tractors will arrive soon. They are offered at about one half price and are fully equipped. The Fredericksburg Imp Co notes that these bargains come from reading advertisements in the paper.
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Fordson
Fredericksburg
National Red Cross to Host Dallas Water Safety Conference
The Accident Prevention and Water Safety Conference will be held in Dallas March 19 and 20 under the American National Red Cross and the Dallas Chapter. Commodore W. E. Longfellow will keynote with round table discussions led by Dr. L. S. Suggs, Dr. Guy T. Denton, and Joseph S. Law. Attendees can register via their local Red Cross or with Dr. Guy T. Denton at 316 South Harwood Avenue, Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
Commodore W. E. Longfellow
Washington
Dallas County
Longfellow
L. 8. Suggs
Fort Worth
Guy T. Denton
Joseph Ss. Law
American Red Cross
Mr. Law
Saint Louis
Dallas Athletic Club
Care
South Harwood Avenue
Llano Chamber Banquet Fosters Progressive Llano Plans
More than 200 guests attended the Llano Chamber of Commerce banquet at the American Legion Hall on Thursday evening. Toastmaster Charles Milliger opened with enthusiasm and cooperation, and speakers expanded on progressive ideas and plans for Llano, the granite city.
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Llano
Tex
Four Ears and Cats Joke at Mountaineer Cabin Door
Tourist asks about four holes in a cabin door. mountaineer explains the holes are for ears and scat. The humorous exchange ends with a punchline about cats and sounds.
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Mountaineer
Gillespie County History books in high demand at office
Readers urged to visit the office to view Gillespie County History volumes as demand remains strong and supplies are dwindling.
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Gillespie County
Sanitary Plumbing Supplies Sold Factory Guaranteed
Oscar Krauskopf offers sanitary plumbing piping and related accessories with full guarantee. Local shop features a wide range of plumbing goods and fittings for easy home repairs.
7 Spots Best Thread at 25 Cents and Blue Bell Shirting
A catalog-like notice advertises seven spots offering top thread for 25 cents and Blue Bell shirting fabrics at 15 cents. It emphasizes value and sales, typical of a local mercantile listing in a historical newspaper.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs
W. A. Fairchild
Allen Smith
Mary Anderson
Junction
Annie Maddox
Raymond Feller
Mr. Feller
Archie Weinicke
Mrs
Charley Barrett
Louis Bierschwale
Ola
Schandua
Reichenau
Schroeder Bros
Freed-Eisemann
H. H. Heyland
Harper, Texas
Memoriam
Rolan Taylor
Sellers
Scarborough
W. A. Fairchild Place
Herbert Gamel
Garrett Bierschwale
Frederick Boys
Morris Ranch
B. F. Juzzi
W. C. Woodfin
International Harvester Co
Our Town
Harper Hotel
A. C. Russell
Mildred Rogers
HAS ‘‘Moline”’ Agency
Ole
National Red Cross
Oscar Krauskopf
Schandur & Reichenau
H. Fischer’s Store
Roy M. Cottle
DURST
DOELL
Juenke & Schoenewolf General Merchants
Fischer's Store
Prop
Citizens Auto Co
Ford
Kerrville Sanitarium
DR. Secor’s Hospital
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