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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
9
Mrs. Hermann Koennecke underwent a critical operation at the local hospital last Friday. The Foundation for Henke Bros new butcher shop on upper Main Street is almost completed. once finished the construction of the building will be commenced.
Mr and Mrs Willie Lindemann of Comfort visited the John Lott family last Thursday. A grand skat tournier will take place at the Fredericksburg Turner Hall Sunday afternoon March 22. Mr Harry Way who made Fredericksburg his home for the past six months left for Fabens where he has accepted a responsible position. Mr Way was highly respected by all with whom he came in contact.
Mr and Mrs Wm Koennecke moved from the Gold community to the city. The W J Schroeder bungalow in Henkes addition nears completion. Mr and Mrs Eddy Lott of San Antonio visited relatives this weekend. Louis Faust of Comfort was in town last Monday on business. County Field Meet set for Friday and Saturday at the Fair Grounds. Dummy Collins, a local favorite, signed with the Rangers of Austin. Mrs Wm Sehneider and child visit San Antonio. Messrs Ernst Kallenberg and Edw Schmidt drove to San Antonio earlier this week. Alfred Pfeil of Willow City secured a 150 hp boiler for his gun. Gilbert Bode of Southwestern University visited relatives. Last Monday MissConardia Bierschwale fractured her arm in an automobile backfire accident.
A crew is laying the foundation for a tin shop for Mr Walter Durst next to Durst Bros Cafe on upper Main Street. Arthur Koenneecke and his Houston son arrived to be with Mrs Hermann Koennecke, critically ill in the local hospital. Fredericksburg also reports a trunk factory by Arthur Schaetter near the tourist hotel on lower Main Street with orders secured in San Antonio for immediate delivery.
Luckenbach locals report Miss Sophia, Viola and Mr Arno Engel took a Sunday pleasure trip to San Antonio, returning Tuesday. Emil H Baethge and wife with Lene visited Otto and Meta Baethge at Harp last Sunday. Ella Molzberger stays with Aunt Meta Krieger for two weeks. Estella and Alma Pehl of Fredericksburg visited home folks at the end of the week. Walter Burg and daughter and Willie Burg and family were guests of Hohenberger last Sunday. Erna Pehl has been ill for several days. Meta Krieger and brother attended funeral of Uncle Fritz Kensing at Mason last Sunday. Willie Petsch family welcomed a baby boy last Thursday.
By request of the St. Josephs Society of San Antonio Mr Felix Stehling delivered an address Thursday March 19 the occasion being St Josephs Day.
Mrs. Walter Pfeil hosted the High Five Club gathering last Wednesday with a pleasant program. Next, Needlecraft members enjoyed a cordial evening at Mrs. Walter Bierschwale’s home last Thursday and were royally entertained.
The March term grand jury adjourned after four days returning nine indictments. Two misdemeanors against Don Gray and Eithel Gates for unlawfully carrying a pistol. Gates fined 100 dollars. Don Gray case continued. bond 500 dollars. Seven felonies against Thomas H. Strong for misapplication of county funds. bonds 1,500 dollars each totaling 10,500. Strong arrested in San Antonio after police notice.
A free barbecue dinner will be provided for contestants and their teachers at the track meet on Saturday March 21. The event is financed by the Public School Auxiliary and teachers of Gillespie County. Messrs Tom Roberts and Fitzhugh Lee of the Eckert community departed for San Antonio to attend the Stockmen's Convention.
Additional new machinery for Stein's Ice Factory arrived and is being installed. The upgrade places Stein's as a leading factory in the area with faster production. Louis Kott & Co report deliveries of Ford Touring cars to Christ Wahrmund Hy Alberthal Alf AUsener Walter Behrens Adam Wallendorf and Peter Bernhard Jr to Willie Ahrens and Otto Kensing road rosters. Relatives and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kramer’s Willow Creek home to honor Mrs. Kramer on her 62nd birthday with games contests and a dance by the younger folks.
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