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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1923
Page
1
Mrs Felix Stehling of Fredericksburg died Monday afternoon after a prolonged fever. She was born July 6, 1897 and married Felix Stehling January 15, 19XX. Survived by husband, two year old son, mother Mrs F el and two sisters. Funeral held at St Marys with interment Catholic Cemetery.
Relatives gathered Tuesday afternoon at Charles Jung Sr.'s home to celebrate his 83rd birthday with plentiful refreshments and good wishes. Mrs. Hites of Oklahoma sent a treasured gift and others noted his advanced age and fine health. Congratulations were extended to the honoree.
A citizen note reports improvements on Center Point Road from Errville Road to the Conr ad with new cattle guards. The writer appeals to drivers on that route to pass without opening 20 gates, urging steady use of the improved roadway.
Walter Lee McDougall and Edna Anna Ernst wed May 2 1923 at First M E Church South with Rev Gammenthaler and Rev Benold officiating Attendants include Clarence Ernst Wanda Rahe Gilbert McDougall and flower girls Violet and Nelka Benold A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home The couple plans Fredericksburg home and a Seguin Texas honeymoon
Last Monday evening by moonlight the Fredericksburg High School juniors treated the seniors to a merry party at the first Kerrville crossing of the Pedernales. Toasted marshmallows started the refreshments followed by others. Games included fortunes told by juniors about the seniors. Teachers attended to help make the event enjoyable.
Rural carriers must inspect patron boxes only when signals show mail ready for dispatch. After collecting mail, the carrier lowers the signal regardless of deployment. The signal is not raised when mail is deposited into the box.
After consulting local business leaders the Retail Merchants and Chamber of Commerce will set dates for trades days. The San Antonio flyers offered an aerial exhibition at 500 dollars per day. Their daredevil stunts have not been shown in Texas. No action was taken yet, but support may proceed if donations cover the cost.
Mrs Anna Maria Ellebracht died after a brief illness on Wednesday forenoon. She was eighty four and lived in the community since 1845. The funeral was conducted by Rev Holly at City Cemetery Thursday afternoon. She had resided in Fredericksburg with her daughter Mrs Louis Ahrens in recent years. May she rest in peace.
On Sunday at Grapetown Bear Creek Shooting Club and Grape town Shooting Club held a marksmanship contest. Bear Creek led 22 rings in the first round but lost the second by six, forcing both clubs to split the roast Ernst prepared and enjoy a cordial afternoon.
Minna Roberta Keidel, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Keidel, died from spasms Monday morning. She was buried in the local cemetery Tuesday morning with funeral services conducted by Rev F A Bracher.
After weeks visiting relatives in this city Mrs Emil Toepperwein of Menard was accompanied home by her husband last Sunday. The brief note records a domestic homebound journey following social visits.
The Gillespie County Red Cross executive committee and nutrition committee met at the Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include a $658.67 treasury balance, 66 new members, school health findings showing one third of children undernourished and high dental needs, and plans to boost tuberculin testing and distribute health literature. The South Heights Bridge tarviation began under state and county supervision.
In Lueckenbach the 16 year old Edwin Wunderlich was found hanging from a tree in his father's pasture Thursday afternoon. Authorities ruled death by own action after examining the scene and the father's signed statement noting the boy left home in good spirits and had removed his clothes, suggesting temporary insanity.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce officials Mr. H. A. Ries and Mr. F. R. Senor plan to meet Western Union’s Dallas superintendent to push a direct telegraph connection to Fredericksburg, presenting a Senor drafted report. Also note Rob Lee broke a leg during a Giants game at Mason and is hospitalized.
Mrs Dorothea M Herbert died Friday April 27 after a lingering illness at her daughter's home in Fredericksburg. She was 88 years 1 month 5 days old and buried Saturday in Cave Creek Cemetery. Funeral services were led by Rev K Konzack at Fredericksburg and Rev Flachmeier at Cave Creek. Survived by brother A Quindel and four daughters Karoline Eckert Augusta Gold Anna Saenger Emilie Gold and three sons Henry Adolf and Emil.
Obituary notes the passing of Dr G Chisholm at home in Fredericksburg on Thursday afternoon aged 70 years, nine months, and two days born August 1852 with funeral at home and interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Also brief local items: Needlecraft meeting at Miss Lily Grobe’s, upcoming M E Church South bazaar on May 9, Stonewall Auxiliary play May 12, Bon declared insane and committed at San Antonio asylum, and local visits from A A Lang, H Beckmann, and Robert Wendel along with Pierce Oil Co agency news.
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