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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
15
The ad features a full line of hardware with promotional lines about right prices. It mentions well known Moline implements, Freed-Eisemann radios, Threshers at half price, and visits by local figures. Local residents and businesses are listed as readers and customers in Harper and nearby Kerrville areas.
Heavy frost visited the area on Tuesday night. Mr John Morris reflects on his well kept garden which the Jersey cow from the Morris farm wanderingly devoured during the day.
A large crowd attended a Friday dance at the home of Mr and Mrs B Fr Thomas with music by J W Lennon and Lee Haines. A card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind drew Jeff Coats Marguerite Fussell and others. high score went to Coats and Fussell. Town youth enjoyed a Tuesday gathering at Mr and Mrs Alfons Hopf featuring dancing and delight. Mr Jeff Coats and Emery Mengus of Megargel Texas have visited relatives here recently. Hassey of Colt Light Plant Co is visiting. Fred Bierschwale purchased the G L Bierschwale property in town in a Tuesday closing.
Last Saturday the seventh grade joined Miss Anderson, Eagen, and Bayley on an all day hike to Beaver Lake. The article notes careful planning and enjoyment, with participants prepared and aiming for maximum fun. Other local items include visits by Mrs. Cosper and Mil ton, and various townspeople on business or sick lists. Schroeder Bros. promotes new dress goods.
The Mabry School closed for the term with Miss Beatrice Mayo of Mason praised for a successful term. Patrons gathered for a picnic dinner on the last day. Miss Mayo departed Friday afternoon for Mason, accompanied to Fredericksburg by Mr August Strackbein.
Mr Barman Faris leases the Baumann dance hall and will host a dance Friday night April 9 with music by blind musician J J Faulkner of Llano. The aim is to provide young people with wholesome amusement and invite community turnout to support a successful event.
A. J. Rose, a well known farmer near Johnson City Texas, was severely kicked by a horse while plowing on Wednesday. He suffered a broken shoulder and a badly bruised leg after stopping to lift brush.
The state 421000 highway suit against Hoffman Construction Co set for trial Monday was left on call after Attorney General Dan Moody said the state could be ready this term. Defendants’ counsel cited absence of Judge Batts and late notice as reasons. The case will be called Thursday Moody indicated Monday.
Dorothy Ellingston an 18 year old matricide must serve 10 years in San Quentin the maximum sentence for the crime. She will be eligible for parole after serving half the term with potential reduction for good conduct. The trial included a sanity observation commitment.
A stray cat caused a short circuit in a transformer in Nrall River Massachusetts halting the city’s electric service for nearly half an hour. The incident occurred Friday morning when the cat leaped at a sparrow. The cat is expected to recover.
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