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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1923

Page

2

Mrs Felix Stehling da Stehling Rites Held At St Marys

Mrs Felix Stehling da Stehling formerly Ida Cel born July 6 1897 Fredericksburg died Monday after a fever at age 25 years 9 months Funeral prayers were said at St Marys with Very Rev H Ger and final interment in the Catholic Cemetery Survived by husband a two year old son her mother Mrs F kel and sisters The family waded sorrow in the old church where she began life.

St. Mary’s F. Kel H. Gerand Felix Stebling Ida Neecel Redericksburg Felix Stehling

Anniversary of Charles Jung Sr Celebrated at Home

A Tuesday afternoon gathering at the home of Chas Jung Sr honored his 83rd birthday with relatives present. Refreshments were served and the honoree received warm wishes from family including his daughter Mrs. H. of Oklahoma who sent a valuable gift.

Chas. Jung, Sr Anni Oklahoma

Bear Creek road improves after civic push and cattle guards

Citizens and local businesses completed improvements on Center Point road from Errville road to the Conr ad. The work includes cattle guards and channeling to ease travel. Residents urge drivers to use the new stretch and be mindful of the gates along the route.

Center Point Road Errville Road Conrad

Postal Box Signals for Rural Carriers Regulated

Rural carriers must inspect patron boxes only when signals show there is mail to dispatch. After collection, they must lower the signal whether mail was deposited or not. The signal must not be raised when mail is deposited into the box.

Jrs Entertainers at Kerrville Cross ing Pedernales

Last Monday evening the Fredericksburg High School juniors hosted a moonlit party for the seniors at the first Kerrville crossing of the Pedernales. Marshmallows toasted and a variety of games, including fortunes told by juniors, provided entertainment. Teachers attended to help, and a friendlier spirit between grades was noted.

Fredericksburg High School Kerrville Pedernales

McDougall Ernst Wedding at First M E Church

Walter Lee McDougall and Edna Anna Ernst wed at the First M E Church South on May 2 1923 Rev R Gammenthaler and Rev Q O W Benold officiated Attendants included Valeska Ellebracht Clarence Ernst Wanda Rahe Gilbert McDougall Flower girls Violet and Nelka Benold A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother home The couple will reside in Fredericksburg after a honeymoon in Seguin Texas.

M. E. Church South Walter Lee McDougall Edna Anna Ernst R. Gammenthaler QO. W. Benold Valeska Ellebracht Clarence Ernst Wanda Rahe Gilbert McDougall Violet Nelka Benold Estelle Smith Benold Wm. C. McDougall Fredericksburg Lena Ernst

Retail Merchants Consider Aerial Exhibition Plan

A city committee and the Chamber of Commerce will set dates for trades days after consulting local businessmen. San Antonio flyers offered an aerial exhibition at $500 per day. The stunt proposal was discussed but no motion passed to engage them yet, pending possible donations.

Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Texas

Death Notice for Anna Maria Ellebracht at 84

Mrs. Anna Maria Ellebracht died after a brief illness on Wednesday forenoon in this city. Funeral by Rev. Holly at City Cemetery Thursday afternoon. She was eighty four and had lived here since 1845, later residing in Fredericksburg near her daughter Mrs. Louis Ahrens, who cared for her. May she rest in peace.

Anna Maria Ellebracht Holly Fredericksburg Louis Ahrens

Red Cross Meeting in Fredericksburg Plans Health Drive

The Gillespie County Red Cross and Nutrition committees met at the Chamber of Commerce. Officers reported a 658.67 balance and 66 new members. A nutrition report found 33% of St Marys and Public Grade students underweight, 45% with nose and throat defects, 76% needing dental work, and 41% with infected eyesight. A tuberculin test plan for milch cows and health literature distribution were approved. Bridge work on South Heights began under state and county supervision.

Gillespie County Red Cross Nutrition Work Chamber of Commerce F. J. Maier F. R. Senor Albert Koennecke R. Blum J. T. Estill Ada Loudon R. G. Striegler R. L. Kott Gus. Hartmann I.G. Wehmeyer Elizabeth Vilas Home Service Committee The United Ada London Fredericksburg St. Mary’s School

Tragedy in Luckenbach: Edwin Wunderlich Found Hanged

In Luckenbach a 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 discovery of his naked body led to preliminary notes by his father. The incident sparked local alarm as officials cautioned about possible temporary insanity.

Luckenbach Ed. Wunderlich Wunderlich Fredericksburg Mr. Wunderlich Edwin Wunderlich

Bear Creek and Grapetown Shootout Ends With Shared Roast

On a Sunday afternoon at Grapetown the Bear Creek Shooting Club and the Grapetown club staged a marksmanship contest. The Bear Creek team led 22 rings in the first half but faltered in the second as Ernst shifted glasses and scored 5 then 4, narrowing the Bears’ lead and forcing a split roast payment after a 6-ring margin.

Bear Creek Ernst Bear Creek Club Bears

Little Darling Dies in City Funeral For Keidel Child

Minna Roberta Keidel, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Keidel, died from spasms Monday morning and was laid to rest in the local cemetery Tuesday after funeral services by Rev F A Bracher. Mrs Emil Toepperwein of Menard, who had spent weeks visiting, was accompanied home by her husband last Sunday.

Minna Roberta Keidel Felix Keidel Darling F. A. Bracher Emil Toepperwein Menard

Dr G Chisholm Dies in Fredericksburg at 70

Obituary notes the death of Dr G Chisholm aged 70 years nine months two days at his Fredericksburg home. Birth listed as August 1852. Funeral arrangements and interment reported by local chamber directors. Also brief local notices include baseball results and upcoming events.

G. Chisholm Fredericksburg

Old Pioneer Dies in Fredericksburg Crowded Funeral

Mrs Dorothea M Herbert died Friday April 27 after a lingering illness at her daughter's home Mrs Louis Eckert. She was 88 years old. Funeral services were held by Rev K Konzack at Fredericksburg and Rev Flachmeier at Cave Creek. Burial followed in Cave Creek Cemetery. Surviving: brother A Quindel three sons Henry Adolf Emil four daughters Karoline Eckert Augusta Gold Anna Saenger Emi lie Gold.

Dorothea M Herbert Louis Eckert Cave Creek K. Konzack Fredericksburg Flachmeier Herbert Hanover Germany A. Quindel Henry Adolf Emil Karoline Eckert Augusta Gold Anna Saenger Kerrville Emilie Gold Blanco

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Action Fammerly F. W Aran Heimann Hous Ndt Cates Mrs da Stehling St. Mary’s Rch Jrs. Entertainers Alfred P. C. Petsch Felix W Maier Eline Brunswick C. B. Witte County Health Board United States Health Department E. H. Riley State Highway Department South Heights Little Darling Dr. G. Chisholm Commerce Giants Mason Robi. Lee Elk’s Fair Grounds Fredericksburg Giants Telephone Co Sipitibes Stonewall Auxiliary Club Burg’s Stonewall Leandro Y. Bon Petmecky A. A. Lang Lampasos Mr. Land H. Beckmann Pierce Oil Co Anton Fritz Robert Wendel Llano the Loan & Abstract CO C. Petsch Walters Jewelry Store
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