Base Ball Season Boost In Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg dealers report rising sales of baseballs bats mitts and other gear as the town anticipates the season. Local practice games begin with two newly formed teams the Fredericksburg and Northern Railway and the Southwest Granite Company. a 6 to 9 contest featured Ries Rowert McFarland Moses and umpire Schandua.
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Sporting Goods
Fredericksburg
Our City
Frederickshuro and Northern Railway
Southwest Granite Company
Ries
Rowert
Granite Works
McFarland
Moses
Schandua
Child Hurt In Auto Fall Near Gold Building
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Rusenberger suffered a deep cut on the back of her head when a car door opened and she fell against a neighboring fender. Dr Peden treated the wound and said no serious injury would result. Also noted are visits by Albert Nauwald and family and Wesley Franz in San Antonio. The Gillespie County Saengerbund plans its annual Saengerfest May 8 at the Empire Theatre.
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Alfred Rusenberger
Gold Building
Rusenberger
Peden
Gillespie County Saengerbund
Empire Theatre
Mexican officials to buy horses in Fredericksburg Saturday
Messrs. Henry Pfefferling of San Antonio and Senor Hilario Marcoquin representing the Mexican Government will be in Fredericksburg Saturday to purchase black horses for the Mexican government. Backbone a three act comedy drama will be presented at the high school auditorium Saturday night April 10 the second night of Field Day by the students and teachers of the Fredericksburg Public School. See their program on another page of this issue.
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Messrs
Henry Pfefferling
San Antonio
Senor
Hilario Marcoquin
Fredericksburg
High Schol Auditorium
Mrs. Meta Franz Dies at 42 in Gold Texas
Mrs Meta Franz nee Malzberger wife of Wm Franz of Gold Texas died shortly after midnight Tuesday at Dr Barnwells hospital after illness since September last year She was born May 26 1883 married February 10 1903 in Luckenbach Texas Survived by husband five sons four daughters and many relatives Funeral at North Grape Creek Lutheran church led by Rev Flachmeier Funeral attendance shown the community’s sympathy to the family Great loss noted by friends and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Franz
Malzberger
Wm. Franz
Gold
Texas
Franz
Luckenbach
Willie Franz
North Grape Creek Lutheran Church
Flachmeier
Max Staudt Seeks Opportunities in San Antonio Visit
Mr. Max Staudt spent last Saturday in San Antonio on business.
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Max Staudt
San Antonio
Lewis K. Smith Visits Fredericksburg on Thursday
San Antonio resident Lewis K. Smith was among visitors in Fredericksburg on Thursday, joining local residents for a day of sightseeing and conversation.
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Lewis K. Smith
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Henry Kunz Makes Business Trip to San Antonio
Henry Kunz took a business trip to San Antonio on Wednesday of this week. He visited local firms and conducted meetings aimed at discussing potential partnerships and deals.
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Henry Kunz
San Antonio
Hugo Klaerner Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Hugo Klaerner son of Alfred Klaerner underwent an appendicitis operation at the local hospital. He was seriously ill for several days but is now doing well.
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Hugo
Alfred Klaerner
Family visits in San Antonio noted by local residents
Mr and Mrs Albert Jordan and family visited relatives in San Antonio last Sunday. The Bank of Fredericksburg gauge records weekly rainfall at four fifths of an inch and March precipitation at 3 4 inches.
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Albert Jordan
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Nipper Family Visits Mrs Nipper in San Antonio
Mr Hy Nipper and children drove to San Antonio last Saturday to see Mrs Nipper who had an operation there several weeks ago.
Death in Cherry Spring prompts obituary next week
As we go to press, news confirms the death of William Ahrens of the Cherry Spring Community. An obituary is planned for next week.
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William Ahrens
Cherry Spring
Passion Play of Mary of Magdala at Peter's Opera House
The Columbian Players of Austin present a three act Lenten drama Mary of Magdala on Sunday at 3 30 PM at Peter's Opera House. The cast features 35 in costume with scenery from Austin. Arthur Stehling of Fredericksburg appears in a key role. The performance emphasizes reverence and sacred music. Audience reception in Austin and San Antonio has been strong. Admission is reasonable and program details appear in this issue.
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Mary of
Austin Players
Fredericksburg
Arthur Stehling
St. Edward’s University
Austin
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Sees Tourism Surge As Visitors Increase
Tourists call daily at the Chamber of Commerce office asking about Fredericksburg points of interest. The city wins praise for its quaint character and hospitality as an advertising program to promote Fredericksburg begins. This year is shaping up to attract more vacationers than ever.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburgburg
Fredericksburg
Farm and Ranch Editor Visits County Office
Mr. Richardson, Field Editor of Farm and Ranch, spent the week in our county and was a welcome caller at the office.
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Mr. Richardson
Farm and Ranch
Improv ing Health of Local Resident Temple D Smith
Mr Temple D Smith, who was seriously ill, shows improvement and hopes to leave the hospital soon. Visitors to our burg last Tuesday included Mr and Mrs Bruno Schwet helm and Mr and Mrs Erwin Behrends of Kerrville.
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Temple D. Smith
Bruno Schwethelm
Erwin Behrends
Kerrville
Baseball Outing Noted In New Braunfels Gathering
Messrs. Frank Nimits Felix Stehling Reuben Jordan and Emil Walter attended the base ball game at New Braunfels last Monday.
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Frank Nimits
Felix Stehling
Reuben Jordan
Emil Walter
New Braunfels
Julia Hester Estill Dies After Lifelong Devotion
Miss Julia Hester Estill 1847 March 21 died after a life of love at home in Belton Texas. She is survived by brother Judge J T Estill and several nieces and nephews across Alabama Austin Fredericksburg Cisco and Monterey Mexico. Funeral held Monday at 4 pm with M E Church South choir and numerous pallbearers and floral tributes.
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Julia Hester Estill
Wm. H. Estill
Jacksonville
Alabama
Texas
Crockett
Henderson
Houston
Belton
Julia
Judge J. T. Estill
Estill
Jome
J. T. Estill
Julian A. Estill
Fredericksburg
Likens
Estill Hogan
Carl Corygwell
Aliie C. Estill
Austin
Nat Terry
Cisco
Jesse Estill
Monterey
Mexico
Miss Estill
Radetzky
G. H. Holly
M. E. Church South
Max Braeutigam
Tony Mann
Robert Klingelhoefer
E. U H. Riley
D. A. Riley
Robert Blum
S. L. Brodie
A. W. Moursand
Jacob Gold
Louis Priess
A. B. Williamson
Temple D. Smith
L. F. Kneese
Wm. Bierschwale
KF. J. Maier
Taylor Hudson, Sr
George Tyler
Sam Sparks
C. D. Rice
W. W
Quail Shipment Arrives in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association obtained 200 bob white quail from the state depart ment. The shipment from Brownsville arrived last Saturday with a few deaths in transit and others in good condition. The quail were distributed for propagation across the county and farmers pledged to bar hunting on their premises for several years to aid propagation.
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Gillesipe
Daughter of Mr Hy Bar ker Recovers After Hospital Operation
A daughter of Mr Hy Bar ker underwent an operation at the local hospital last week. She was in a critical condition, however she is recuperating.
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Hy. Barker
Yorktown visitors and Kimbie County funeral attendance
Mr. Hoff of Yorktown and his son spent several weeks at Comfort and were among last week’s visitors in our burg. Mr. Fritz Basse and family of Kimbie County attended the funeral of Mrs. Herman Maner.
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Fritz Basse
Kimbie County
Herman Maner
Joe Stein Undergoes Operation in Austin
Mr. Joe Stein spent several days of last week in Austin where he had an operation performed.
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Joe Stein
Austin
Local business trip report and Legion event notices
Felix Hollmig and B J Stehling returned from a business trip to San Antonio last Tuesday. The Willow City Telephone Co office will be in the Gold Building after April 1. A State Department representative of the American Legion will address Legion and Ex-service men at Legion Hall Maier's Building Friday night April 2 at 8 pm.
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Messrs
Felix Hollmig
B. J. Stehling
San Antonio
Willow City Telephone Co
State Department of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Maier
Mass meeting set at courthouse to nominate school trustees
A mass meeting will be held at the courthouse Monday night March 29 to nominate candidates for trustees of the Fredericksburg Independent School District. The election to vote on these positions is scheduled for Saturday April 3.
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Fredericksburg Independent School District
Memorial Impressions For Miss Julia
All who knew Miss Julia fondly will cherish her memory as neighbors and friends recall her kindness. The obituary notes her impact on family and community and celebrates a life of warmth and service.
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Miss Julia
Frida Louise Maner Dies After Illness at 28
Frieda Maner born Fredericksburg November 24, 1899, married December 9, 1923 to Herman Maner. She died Monday at 1:30 PM after a serious operation at the local hospital, aged 28 years 3 months 28 days. Survived by husband, parents, two brothers, two sisters, in laws, grandmothers, and many relatives. Funeral services held with Reverends Radetzky Kony and A. R. Vetter. interment at city cemetery Tuesday March 28. The Standard extends sympathy.
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Frida Louise Maner
Fredericksburg
Henry Elbbracht
Herman Maner
John Maner
Spring Creek
Good Lady
Radetzky and Kony
A. R. Vetter
Art
Fordson Day Tractor Demonstration Scheduled for March 27
Farmers are invited to a Fordson Tractor power demonstration next Saturday March 27 staged by Taylor Burke Motor Co with farm implement displays at Henry Maiers property opposite the Depot Gin starting 8 30 AM. Fordson Day events nationwide will showcase power equipment for the spring season.
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Taylor-Burke Motor Co
Ford
Henry Maier
Ford Dealers
United States
Mr Oscar Stehling Visits Fredericksburg During Week
Mr Oscar Stehling of San Antonio visited Fredericksburg on Wednesday of this week. He toured local sites and spoke with residents during his stay.
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Oscar Stehling
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Cotton ginned in Gillespie County reaches 3377 by March 15
Mr. Max Wahrmund reports 3,377 bales of cotton ginned in Gillespie County up to March 15 this year, compared with 12,958 by the same date last year. The season's total crop, per the local telegraph, stands at 16,108,586 bales.
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Max Wahrmund
Gillespie County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Nauwald
Menard
Wesley Franz
Alamo City
J. W. Yancey
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl.a
A. P.C
Petsch
C. of C
Drus Go. W. H. Schaefer
Otto Petsch
Miss Meta
Willie Molter
California
Mrs. Molter
Frieda Maner
E. C. Hansen
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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