Fredericksburg Delegation Plans Brownwood Visit for May Convention
The Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce with R L Kott and Max J Bier schwale briefed Brownwood officials Tuesday to arrange Fredericksburg's participation in the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention May 13 to 15. A parade car for Miss Edyth Krauskopf and Maid of Honor Sylvia Ostrow is planned. A new 3200 seat auditorium, Armstrong Jewelry as headquarters, and a camp site at Hot Wells will host the Fredericksburg group with amenities and careful price control. Roads are in good condition for the five hour trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
R. L. Kott
Max J. Bierschwale
Brownwood
Fredericksburg
West Texas
Wedding Bells for Miss Selma Speath and Mr Oscar Geistweidt
On Tuesday night last, a large circle of friends witnessed the bridal procession at Doss Lutheran Church with Miss Olga Sauer at organ and Miss Halle Geistweidt and Lillie Speath as attendants. Rev L Hoefer officiated as the choir performed two songs, followed by a reception at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Jacob Speath. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Geistweid and they reside near Doss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Speath
Oscar Geistweidt
Doss Luthern
Olga Sauer
Halle Geistweidt
Lillie Speath
Harry Speath
Arnold Ellebracht
Jacob Speath
Charles Geistweid
Yang
Doss
All on Account of Polly at High School Theater
A new extravaganza titled All on Account of Polly will be staged in the Aula of the High School on May 9 under the senior class. Rehearsals show strong acting and cast enthusiasm aims for financial and artistic success with guided study by able tutors.
Golden Wedding Fifty Years of Marriage in Fredericksburg
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Brodie celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on April 28 with a house party in Fredericksburg attended by more than twenty family members. The couple wed April 28, 1874, in Brenham, Texas, and all close relatives are alive and joined the celebration, including Tom Carr and family of Morris Ranch, Louis Brodie and family of Morris Ranch, A. J. Brodie and baby of Temple, W. H. Brodie of San Antonio, and Laura and Archie Brodie of Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. L. Brodie
Fredericksburg
Tom Carr
Morris Ranch
Louis Brodie
A. J0. Brodie
Temple, Tex
W. H. Brodie
San Antonio
Texas
Laura Brodie
Archie Brodie
Fiesta Week Visits Across San Antonio and New Braunfels
Mr and Mrs Hermann Staudt and daughter spent Fiesta week in San Antonio and visited friends in New Braunfels. Mr and Mrs Alfred Stehling and daughter and Mrs Joe Schmidtzensky and daughters Valeska and Laura visited at Mr and Mrs Arno Golds during Fiesta week in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Staudt
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Alfred Stehling
Joe Schmidtzensky
Valeska
Laura
Arno Gold
Mrs Joe Lchmidtzensky Hosts 57th Birthday Party
Mrs Joe Lchmidtzensky entertained a number of friends last Sunday afternoon to celebrate her 57th birthday anniversary with a small gathering and refreshments in her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lchmidtzensky
Blanchard and Father Visit San Antonio Area
Mr. Leo Blanchard and his father drove to San Antonio last Sunday, while Mrs. Franz Stein came back from the city last week after five weeks of specialist treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Blanchard
Father
San Antonio
Franz Stein
Death of John Klaerner in San Antonio
John Klaerner died in his San Antonio home the night before due to heart failure at age 60. Friends and relatives were shocked by the sudden death Thursday morning. The family has not decided on interment location. Miss Cora Klaerner and Mr Alfred Klaerner left for San Antonio.
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John Klaerner
San Antonio
Cora Klaerner
Alfred Klaerner
Tragic death of five year old Reuben Joseph
The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Joseph died Monday morning from rheumatic troubles. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the city cemetery, conducted by Rev Koerner. He is survived by his parents three sisters and one brother.
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Fritz Joseph
Darling
Koerner
Will Repeat Play At Fredericksburg High School
Prof E M Bittner reports public demand leads young performers from the Hermann Sons Convention to present two one act comedies again on Saturday May 3 in the Fredericksburg High School auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department and the high school.
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E. M. Bittner
Hermann Sons
Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg
Obituary Notice for John O. Buenz
Rev. Gammenthaler reported the death of his father in law John O. Buenz in Laredo on Tuesday morning. Interment is planned for Saturday at 10 30 A M in a New Braunfels cemetery.
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Gammenthaler
John O. Buenz
Laredo
New Braunfels
Entomologist Talk on Grasshoppers in Fredericksburg
California faces hoof and mouth disease and Texas fears a grasshopper plague. State Entomologist R R Repert will discuss control measures at a meeting in Fredericksburg on Thursday May 8 at the courthouse at 1 p m. All Gillespie County cotton growers are urged to attend.
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California
Texas
R. R. Repert
Fredericksburg
Annual Meeting of Fredericksburg Arbeiter Verein Held
The Fredericksburg Arbeiter Verein met at Schmidt Bros Hall for its annual gathering. Officers elected for the year include Pres. R B Klett and VP Max Schoenewolf, with Max Henke as treasurer and a board comprising Emil Sehandua Emil Kordzik August Jordan Edgar Marshall and others. The treasurer reported notes totaling 4203.75 and cash 1188.67, value 5392.42. Mrs Ad Meckel and her son Albert visited Alamo city. they returned last Saturday.
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Fredericksburg
A Joyous Outing at Fredericksburg High School Picnic
On Friday at 5 o'clock April 25 sophomores hosted freshmen with a Pedernales River crossing picnic. Transportation came from two trucks and several cars. Games and contests followed, then refreshments before a rainstorm soaked attendees. Everyone arrived home safely but drenched, reporting a good time. An upcoming program and barbecue are planned at Junction School on Saturday the 24th.
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Fredericksburg High School
Pedernales River
Everrybody
Ford Touring Cars reported by Louis Kott & Co
Louis Kott & Co report deliveries to Louis Kammlah Chas Althaus FE KL Anderegg Chas Mohr and Harry Priess for Ford Touring Cars. Fiesta week in San Antonio drew Mr and Mrs Ed die Arhelger and Misses Senda Schoenewolf Elsie Tloechte Estella Lochte and Sophie Sechoenewolf among town people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kott & Co
Louis Kammlah
Chas. Althaus
KL Anderegg
Chas
F. Mohr
Harry Priess
Ford
San Antonio
Eddie Arhelger
Senda Schoenewolf
Elsie Tloechte
Estella Lochte
Sophie Sechoenewolf
Pioneer Mrs Wilhelmine Pfiester Dies in Fredericksburg
Mrs Wilhelmine Pfiester nee Pletz died at her daughter Bertha Kott’s home after a long pioneer life in Fredericksburg Texas. Born November 5 1828 in Liebenscheid Germany she came to Texas 1845 and helped found Fredericksburg arriving May 8 1846. She was 95 years old leaving five children 99 grandchildren and survived by several relatives. The Giants plan a road game at Kerrville next Sunday.
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Fredericksburg
Wilhelmine Pfiester
Bertha Kott
K. Konzack
Pletz
Liebenscheid
Herborn
Nassau
Germany
Johann Peter Pletz
Michael Pfiester
Austin
Texas
Henry
August Jordan
Willie Pfiester
Edward Kott
Edward Pfiester
Sonora
Emil Pfiester
Roswell
New Mexico
Rott's Garage Team to Play Rocky Hill at Fair Grounds
The Rott's Garage ball team will face Rocky Hill at the Fair Grounds. The Giants lost to Comfort 4 to 1 last Sunday.
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Rott’s
Rocky Hill Nine
Fair Grounds
Giants
Comfort
Fredericksburg High Falls 7 6 to Schriner Institute
Fredericksburg High School was defeated 7 to 6 by Schriner Institute on Schriner Institute’s diamond last Monday. The game featured a close contest with late presses deciding the result. Schriner Institute earned the win while Fredericksburg held firm through the later innings.
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Fredericksburg
Schriner Institute
Remains of John Klaerner to be buried in San Antonio
The remains of the late John Klaerner will be laid to rest in the San Antonio cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2 PM.
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John Klaerner
San Antonio
Mrs Edward Kott and Pfierstera trip to Del Rio
Mrs Edward Kott together with Mr and Mrs Alfred Pfiester accompany Mr Edward Pfiester as far as Del Rio for a short visit.
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Edward Kott
Alfred Pfiester
Edw. Pfiester
del Rio
Bronchos Win Consecutive Game Over Giants 4 to 1
Comfort held off the Giants for a 4 to 1 win as Morrison limited Collins and the visitors to eight hits. Schellhase drove in the first run, Morrison added an RBI on a steal, and Nowlin Faust and Stahmann contributed key hits. Goldsmith's sacrifice fly produced the Giants' lone run while Probst and Lee provided late scoring actions.
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Comfort
Giants
Morrison
Collins
Stahmann
Henke
Schellhase
Cox
Goldsmith
Keystoner
Rees
Hollmng
Nowlin
Faust
Althous
Probst
Giant
Lee
Langerhans
U. Henke
Funeral Befalls Mrs Wilhelmina Pfiester in Sonora
Mr Edw Pfiester of Sonora attended the funeral of Mrs Wilhelmina Pfiester last Monday. A motor party including Mr and Mrs Otto Kolmeier Mrs S M Holtzer Mrs Peter Ahrens and Mr and Mrs Willie Crenwelge traveled to Comfort for the confirmation of Josephine Lurber and enjoyed a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Surher after the ceremony.
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Edw. Pfiester
Sonora
Wilhelmina Pfiester
Otto Kolmeier
S. M. Holtzer
Peter Ahrens
Willie Crenwelge
Comfort
Josephine Lurber
Surher
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Polly
Felix W. Maier
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Reuben Joseph
Junction School
Kerrville
Latters Diamond
Lochte
Reichenau
the Loan & Abstract CO
R. G. Striegler
A. P. C. Petsch
Hugo A. Walter
Walter
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