Fredericksburg Park and Golf Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Fredericksburg Park and Golf Association held its annual stockholders meeting on Monday night. Treasurer O H Burgdorf reported a rise in park business and year long improvements. A motion to issue more stock to boost capital was passed and a stock solicitation committee was formed. Directors for two years were elected: A H Brodie Alvin Stehling C J Dooley Edgar Marschall Felix Saenger Hugo Walter. Off icers named: Max Schoenewolf president H A Ries vice president Lawrence Knopp secretary treasurer Norman J Keller acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Park and Golf Association
O. H. Burgdorf
Edgar Marschall
Felix Saenger
Hugo Walter
Max Schoenewolf
H. A. Ries
Erwin Kraus
John W. Metzger
Lawrence Knopp
Fritz Joseph
Norman J. Keller
Mrs. Minna Jacoby Dies at 74 in Menard County
Mrs. Minna Jacoby nee Schmitz died at her home in Menard County on Friday morning March 15 1929 at age 74 years 1 month 19 days. Born January 24 1855 she married Edmund C Jacoby in 1875. Survived by ten children 37 grandchildren and four great grandchildren she was active in the Catholic Church and mourned by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Jacoby
Schmitz
Menard County
Edmund C. Jaccoby
Pecan Creek
Chara
Louis Hahn
Edmund Jr
Hans
Tom
Fritz
Max
Walter
Katy
Gus
Eckert
Rosa
Alfred Kuhlmann
Ella Jacoby
Fredericksburg Chamber Donates Four Silver Cups for School Meet
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce donates four silver loving cups displayed in the show window to promote school interest. A 12 inch cup goes to the one teacher school with top score in field and literary events, nine inch cups to best literary entries from one-teacher schools, and other prizes for similar contests. Judge Herman Usener is director general of the meet with R W Klingelhoefer as director of athletics and B H Bohmfalk assisting.
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Fredericksburg
B. H. Bohmfalk
Alma Hoffmann
Ruby Truitt
Albertine Koennecke
L. E. Brodie
Alfred C. Hefmann
Cora Hahn
E. L. Schimdt
Mrs Ed Marschall laid to rest in Harper cemetery
Mrs Ed Marschall born Frieda Tatsch near Fredericksburg on March 26 1887 died March 11 1929 after influenza heart failure. She married Ed Marschall October 9 1997 and their five children Rudi Victor Laura Viola Eldon survive. Funeral at Lutheran Church March 13 1929 with interment in Harper Cemetery.
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Ed. Marschall
Harper Cemetery
Marschall
Frieda Tatsch
Live Oak Creek
Fredericksburg
Lutheran Church
Gratzle
Rudi
Victor
Laura
Viola
Eldon
Tatsch
Ferdinand
Edmund
Munil
Reinhold
Henry Eckstein
Charlie Kott
Walter Schaper
Henry Ahrens
W. Wolf
Harper Herald
New Owner Takes Over Schneider Flour and Grain
Eug. C. Schmidt, formerly a Fredericksburg barber, buys the warehouse stock from Mr. Schneider and will run the flour and grain business at the same Fredericksburg location. Readers are wished success for the new owner.
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Schneider Flour
Eug. C. Schmidt
Fredericksburg
Schneider
Veterans urged to apply for U S Government Insurance
Reuben Jordan urges World War I veterans to apply for U S Government Insurance, outlining eligibility from 1917 to 1921, coverage from 1000 to 10000 dollars, and seven policy plans. He explains application steps, health evidence, remittance, and where to obtain forms, stressing no usual life-insurance restrictions.
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U. S
Reuben Jordan
American Legion
LU. S
United States
U.S
Veterans’ Bureau
United States Veterans Bureau
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Washington, D. C
Legion
Trial at Mason Ends With Herrera Guilty and Death Sentence
Jurors found Ofilio Herrera guilty of the murder of Mason County Sheriff Allan T. Murray after a crowded trial. The jury imposed the death penalty with an appeal planned. Key testimony came from Antonio Chavez, a state witness who accused Herrera of firing the fatal shots.
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Ofilio Herrera
Allan T. Murray
Mason County
J. H. McLean
F. H. Wammond
Walter Woodward
Coleman
State Sheriffs’ Association
Carl Range
C. J. Matthews
San Antonio
George Brooks
John Schuessler
E. J. Skelton
K. M. Eckert
Ed. Dayal
Henry Thatcher
L. C. Klett
Ervin Geistweidt
Dan Loeffler
George Waller
Walter Brandenberger
Frank Jordan
Mason
A. T. Murray
Carl Runge
C. J. Mathews
Herrera
Antonio Chavez
Chavez
Murray
Here
Itz Couple Welcomes 11 Pound Son
Mr and Mrs Erwin Itz announce the birth of an 11 pound son last week Monday. Congratulatory message from the family. Mr John Grosenbacher and Miss Annie Grosenbacher of Roosevelt Texas visited relatives in Gillespie County.
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Erwin Itz
John Grosenbacher
Annie Grosenbacher
Roosevelt, Tex
Gillespie Co
City Commission Candidates Announce Reelec tion
Messrs Joe Stein Alfred Schmidt and Arthur Kuenem ann have announced for reelection to the city commission. The Standard carries their statements in today’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stein
Alfred Schmidt
Arthur Kuenemann
The
Standard
Death of Ralph Radetzky A Promising Fredericksburg Youth
Ralph Radetzky son of Rev and Mrs F W Radetzky died after a ten week illness following an operation. Born Castell May 14 1911 he was 17 years 10 months and 5 days old. He moved to Fredericksburg in 1926, graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1928, and attended business college in San Antonio. Surviving are his parents four brothers a sister a grandfather and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the M E Church South with Rev A R Vetter and others officiating. The service included singing, a short Golden Star ceremony, Boy Scouts taps and floral tributes. Pallbearers were classmates Norman Dietel Edgar Bever Lester Bailey Kurt Weinheimer Clarence Schroeder Chester Nagel. honorary pallbearers Miss Erna Schwiening Luella Mergenthaler Vera Reinbach Helen Stucke. He was described as industrious with a cheerful disposition and greatly beloved by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Radetzky
F. W. Radetzky
Young Radetzky
Castell
Fredericksburg
M. E. Church
South
Fredericksburg V High School
San Antonio
Business College
Henry
Elbert
Wesley
Vernon
Vernelle
P. H. Kensch
A. R. Vetter
Art
A. J. Traeger
Hilda
F. Froehner
Mason
G. C. Brannies
W. L. Barr
Llano
Order of the Golden Star
Arthur Rowert
Norman Dietel
Edgar Bever
Lester Bailey
Kurt Weinheimer
Clarence Schroeder
Chester Nagel
Erna Schwiening
Luella Mergenthaler
Vera Reinbach
Helen Stucke
Ralph
Game Warden Arrests Made Across Texas County
Game Warden Eugene Althaus returned from a Dallas Fort Worth and Waco trip where he made several arrests of violators of the game laws. The violations were committed in Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Althaus
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Waco
Gillespie County
Court confirms Hahn elected county commissioner in Gillespie County
The Commissioner's Court documents show Fred Hahn as duly elected Commissioner of Precinct No. 2. W L Brandon is ordered to surrender the office upon Hahn’s qualification. Hahn filed oath and bond, and received approval. salary for February and March set. Alex E. Jung appointed County Attorney with $2500 bond. Continued on page 12.
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District Court
Gillespie County
Fred Hahn
W. L. Brandon
Lespie
Fred. Hahn
Alex E. Jung
Texas
Local Resident Ends Life. Obituary Noted
Henry Kusenberger died by self inflicted gunshot at his Gillespie County home Tuesday morning. Born October 10, 1859, he married Annie Heigleman in 1887 and Louise Heiligmann in 1890, leaving a child and several relatives. Interment followed in the City Cemetery after services by the Sons of Larman lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Heiligmann
Charles
Albert
Fritz Kusenberger
Gillespie County
Emil Kusenberger
San Antonio
Charles Frantzen
the Sons of Lerman
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Minna Jacoby
God
Alfred Petsch
Walter Petsch
Commissioners’ Court
Henry Kusenberger
R. G. Striegler
Priess Edg
Insurance A. P. C
Sageriel
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