Death of Mrs William Merz in Fredericksburg 82
Mrs William Merz nee Maria Ebers died at her son Adolf’s home in Fredericksburg after a four week illness from La Grippe. Born October 5 1844 in Hildesheim Germany she came to Texas at eight. She married William Merz in 1866 and leaves nine children sixteen grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral held at Adolf Merz home with Rev Robling officiating and burial in Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merz
Maria Anna Ebers
Adolf
Fredericksburg
la Grippe
Hildesheim
Hanover
Germany
Texas
Franziska
Charles Marx
San Antonio
Magdalena
John Nagel
Katharina
August Metzger
Mason
Theodore
Kerrville
Charles
Double Wedding at Albert Lutheran Church
On Tuesday afternoon last week Rev. Leonhard united in marriage Max Barth of Fredericksburg and Edna Langbein with Felix Langbein brother of Edna and Flora May Kilburn of Albert at the Albert Lutheran Church. Attendants were Edna Danz Flora Scharnhorst Walter Langbein and Clarence Kilbarn. A wedding feast followed at the Langbein home in Post Oak. Both couples will reside near Stonewall in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonhard
Albert Lutheran Church
Max Barth
Fredericksburg
Edna Langbein
Felix Langbein
Edna
Flora May Kilburn
Albert
Lutheran Church
Ed. Langbein
Post Oak
Stonewall
Fritz Joseph Returns from San Antonio Business trip
Mr. Fritz Joseph came back from a business trip to San Antonio on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Joseph
San Antonio
Concrete sidewalk laid in front of Buckhorn Cafe and Dechert's barber shop
Last week the concrete sidewalk in front of the Buckhorn Cafe and Dechert's barber shop was completed, improving access for patrons.
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Buckhorn Cafe
Dechert
Carpenters Begin Demolition Behind H. Kuenemann Store
A crew tears down the old out-houses behind H. Kuenemann's store and clears the grounds for the planned construction of a large warehouse.
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H. Kuenemann
Inquiries to Chamber of Commerce About West Texas Land
Several prospective buyers from Baker Montana Dobbin Texas and Skowhegan Maine seek agricultural land and vacation opportunities in West Texas. They request information about towns highways climate and literature while a list of about thirty buyer addresses is available at the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comemree
W. T. Ferguson
Baker
Montana
Houston
River
Chamber of Commerce
Jas. F. Colburn
Dobbin
Texas
Willard O. Moody
Pleasant Street
Skowhegan
Maine
Sunshine
West Texas
Car overturns returning from Schuetzenfest injures Stahmann family
Returning home from the Schuetzenfest at Grapetown a car carrying Albert Stahmann and family near Stonewall turned over on the Austin Road. Mrs. Stahmann was badly bruised but not seriously hurt. other occupants unharmed.
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Grapetown
Albert Stahmann
Stonewall
Rufus Kneese
Austin Road
City Cafe Defeats Hye 9 To 3 In Sunday Game
City Cafe defeated Hye 9 to 3 on the latter's grounds marking their second win this season. Nine batters were hit by the Hye pitcher, Hodges allowing one hit and Deike seven. Schroeder yielded five. Batteries were Hodges Deike and Deike for Hye, Schroeder Marschall for City Cafe. Mr Ad Sembritzky, a Fiesta visitor from San Antonio, returned last Sunday.
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City Cafe
Hye
Hodges
Deike
Schroeder
Marschall
Mr. Ad. Sembritzky
San Antonio
Tragic double shooting at Llano River ranch
A young married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zesch, died in a morning tragedy at their ranch ten miles south of Mason on the Llano River. Mrs. Zesch reportedly shot her husband then herself, possibly due to ill health. A two year old boy slept between them as discovery came about six o'clock by Hugo Klaerner, with authorities notified and the case investigated.
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Robert Zeseh
Mason
Llano River
Hugo Klaerner
Zesch
Fredericksburg
Klaerner
Herbert Zeseh
Baze
Banker's life spanned Texas and Virginia in 19th century
Temple Doswell Smith died at a San Antonio hospital at about 4 30 pm Saturday aged 79 3 28 Born near Richmond Virginia August 22 1846 he moved from teaching to sales and banking. He helped found the Bank of Fredericksburg in 1887 and led several Texas banks. He married Mary Alice Francis and had a daughter Estella Francis.
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Temple Doswell Smith
San Antonio
Banker Smith
Hannover County
Richmond
Virginia
John Snelson Smith
University of Virginia
Indianapolis
Buffalo
N. i
Anson
Jones County
Texas
Frank M. Smith
Fredericksburg
Bank of
H. C. Maier
Cotton Belt State Bank
Timpson
Smith
Bargain land with improvements near Fredericksburg
240 acres six miles from Fredericksburg with 60 acres in cultivation 20 tillable black and sand land a three room house well windmill and tank fenced sheep proof. Price 6500 with 1500 cash and balance on terms. 32 E. C. Hansen.
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Fredericksburg
E. C. Hansen
Free Entertainment at Empire Theatre May 10
Stehling Bros presents a free evening at the Empire Theatre featuring a Pathe Comedy and Fables a four reel film The Pullman Cinderella an advertising story for Walk Over Shoes by Walter Weber 24 piece orchestra and a musical saw duet by Ida and Margaret Blum with Elizabeth Meckel piano No tickets or sales required and all attendees promised a pleasant time.
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Stehling Bros
Empire Theatre
Pathe
Walter Weber
Ida
Margaret Blum
Elizabeth Meckel
Opera
Boy Bitten by Aggressive Dog on Public Street
Victor Sagebiel nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Herman Sagebiel was attacked and bitten several times on the legs by a dog while crossing the street with friends. He was frightened but authorities hope no serious harm will follow and urged owners to control such vicious animals.
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Victor
Herman Sagebiel
Smith family mourns death after Stroke in San Antonio
In early March Mr Smith died in a San Antonio hospital after a rheumatism related attack and a stroke. Funeral services were held in San Antonio then moved to Fredericksburg for brief rites at the Bank of Fredericksburg. Reverends Rector Radetzky and Holy officiated before burial in the City Cemetery. Concordia Singing Club and Harmony Choir performed and bank coworkers served as pallbearers including Adolf Gold Albert Koennecke Alex Henke Lawrence Knopp Ralph Gold and Edgar Crenwelge.
Mrs Amos Marmor Visits Parents in Fredericksburg
Mrs Amos Marmor of Corpus Christi visits her parents in Fredericksburg for a family gathering.
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Amos Marmor
Corpus Christi
Fredericksburg
Mrs August Schmidt Dies at Rocky Hill Farm Age 74
Mrs. August Schmidt died April 27 at 9 30 AM at Rocky Hill farm residence of her son in law Frank Bang. Born December 28 1851 in Bear Creek Gillespie County she spoked 74 years four months. Survived by husband five children and 15 grandchildren Funeral services were held with Rev A Koerner officiating and Concordia Singing Club saluting. Burial at city cemetery.
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Minna Schmidt
Wahrmund
August Sl. Schmidt
Gold
Texas
Frank Bang
Rocky Hill
Schmidt
Bear Creek
Gillespie County
August Schmidt
Alfred Schmidt
Hye
Meta
Otto Gold
Frida
Ferdinand Gellermann
Alina
Ewald Hahne
Ida
Edward
Max Schmidt
Anita
Adolf Becker
Karl Jung
Max
George
Karl Wahrmund
A. Koerner
Concordia Singing Club
Falls With Horse At Nebgen School Community
During the early part of the week a son of Mr and Mrs Wm Lindemann fell from his saddle horse at the Nebgen School Community. He sustained several bad gashes on his head that required sewing by the attending physician. Felix Hollmig and Otto Goehmann Jr returned from a business trip to San Antonio.
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Wm. Lindemann
Nebgen
Messrs
Felix Hollmig
Otto Goehmann, Jr
San Antonio
Wahrmunds Attend Funeral of Mrs August Schmidt
Messrs George and Edward Wahrmund of San Antonio and Ferdinand Wahrmund and his son Gustave of Melvin attended the funeral of the late Mrs. August Schmidt last Wednesday.
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Geo
Edward Wahrmund
San Antonio
Ferdinand Wahrmund
Gustave
Melvin
August Schmidt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Merz
Oop City Cafe
J. W. Yancey
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R.G. Striegl
A&, Manager
A.P.C. Petsch
Temple D. Smith
Gentral Dius
W. H. Schaefer
Free_ Entertainment
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel & Kallenberg
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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