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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
1
A brief justice note states a store clerk faced allegations of theft but was cleared after an internal review. No charges filed. The incident occurred last week at a city retail outlet, with the witness list not disclosed.
Local residents journeyed to San Antonio for the Carnival with several visiting relatives. Fredericksburg figures in mortgage of social life as Misses Hennikken Moursand and Laura Arbelger spend days in the city. J Ratliff returns from Del Rio. notable locals visit firms and attend events. Herbert Wright joins navy preparations after family news. Alfred Jung reports strong business in Cain City.
Rheumatism sufferers are urged to try Chamberlains Liniment for chronic or muscular pain relief. The ad claims the product provides noticeable relief and is worth its cost, available everywhere.
Notice that the Gillespie County Commissioners Court will convene as a board of equalization on the fourth Monday in May 1916, the 22nd of the month, to inspect correct and approve the assessor of taxes books and lists in Fredericksburg Texas. County Clerk Herman Usener signs and seals the notice dated May 1 1916.
Henry Koenig and Erna Durst wed Thursday at 1 30 PM in the Northern Methodist church Rev Holly officiating. The church was decorated and many friends attended. The wedding march by Miss Ginda Oehler preceded the bridal party with several named attendants. The couple went to the Durst home for a wedding feast and are wished a long, happy union.
Fire discovered last Saturday morning at 4 am gutted the wooden Purn Verein club closet. Nearby buildings faced risk as flames spread before quick response by the local fire company. Authorities suspect mischief given no one was present and the club was closed.
A Washington dispatch states Miles Nixon is appointed postmaster at Doss to succeed Tolbert Garrett who resigned after selling his mercantile business at the same location.
The ad offers Italian Panama straw hats for 1.50 and Mens Blue Work Shirts at 40 cents. A fresh stock of 50 dozen has arrived and will be the last lot offered at these prices.
Miss Ida Dickey returns home to Ingram after weeks visiting friends. Mr Henry Peter of Austin visits Fredericksburg to see his brother Edward Peter. Alfred P C Petsch travels to San Antonio for a Scottish Rite Masons meeting. Dr C emad Frey leaves for the Texas Medical Association convention in Galveston while Mrs Frey visits El Paso. Henry Kensing recovers from recent surgery at Lambert's Sanitarium and goes home.
Another fine rain fell over Gillespie County on Monday and Tuesday. Warm weather now favors rapid crop growth and farmers anticipate a bountiful yield this year.
Mr. Chr Behrens accepts a position in the Central Garage for Grobe and Eckhardt and will begin in May. Miss Edna Durst of Mason visits for several days. Arno Franz, five months old, dies and is buried at Cave Creek cemetery. Walter Franz returns to San Antonio after visiting relatives. Fredericksburg Giants to play Warling at the Fair Grounds Sunday. Frank Schaper returns home from Johnson City. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Vernon Stevens on May 1st 1916. Mens and Young Mens suits advertised for 10 dollars, limited stock. Mr Aug Keller visits Fredericksburg from Brady. Mrs Dora Schoenewolf and daughter Carmen depart for California. The ballad Silver Threads Among the Gold to be shown at Klaerner's opera house Sunday night, a six reel scenic program praised nationwide.
Week ending April 2, 1916 lists unclaimed letters for Tom Reeves Jack Welch Mrs Ottilie Weber Mrs M Eastman Gillermo Nabascos. Call letters with Advertised. if unclaimed they go to Dead Letter Office Washington May 18 1916.
In London on May 3 four signatories to an Irish Republican proclamation were executed by court martial, including Patrick Pearse and James Connolly. Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas Clarke also faced death. others received prison terms. Premier Asquith announced the sentences in the House of Commons and Birrell resigned.
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