Death of Mrs George Besier at 70 in Gillespie County
Mrs Anna Besier reports the death of Mrs George Besier nee Schmidtzensky aged 70 years and 18 days after a ten day illness on May 1. She was born April 12 1851 in Gillespie County Texas and married to George Besier in 1871. Survived by four children Thekla Theodore Heep Joe Besier Adolf Weinheimer Bertha Weigand along with grandchildren great grandchildren sisters and brothers. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church with Father Robling officiating.
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George Besier
Schmidtzensky
Theodore Heep
Gillespie County
Texas
Besier
Thekla
Joe Besier
Omaha
Adolf Weinheimer
Bertha
William Weigand
San Antonio
John Metzger
Otto Weinheimer
John
Frank
Joseph
Charles Schmidtzensky
Father Robling
St. Mary’s Church
Otto Petsch and Chris Ressmann Family Trip to San Antonio
Mr. Otto Petsch and Mr. Chris Ressmann with family drove to San Antonio last Tuesday for a gassed outing and family visit.
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Otto Petsch
Chris. Ressmann
San Antonio
Mrs Frank Schaper Makes Rounds in the Alamo City
Mrs. Frank Schaper visits relatives and friends in the Alamo city during a short stay, sharing time with locals and touring familiar spots.
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Mrs
Frank Schaper
Alamo City
Moritz Wins Mail Contract for Austin to Fredericksburg
Joseph Moritz awarded a mail contract to carry correspondence between Austin and Fredericksburg beginning July 1 1926. The notice names Moritz as the contractor and sets the start date for the route.
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Joseph Moritz
Austin
Fredericksburg
Grobe couple visit Fredericksburg amid Kerrville mail contract
Mr and Mrs Alfred Grobe visit Fredericksburg early this week to see relatives. Adolf Schneider has won the contract to carry mail between Kerrville and Fred.
Residents Visit in Fredericksburg by Ressmanns
Mr and Mrs Richard Ressmann of Goliad visited with relatives and friends in Fredericksburg during a local social gathering.
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Richard Ressmann
Goliad
Fredericksburg
Directors to Attend Austin Field and Track Meet
Messrs Walter Schaefer Tom Hitzfeld Crockett Riley Dad Kneese Eugene Heimann and Edgar Klett depart for Austin on Thursday to attend the Field and Track Meet Friday and Saturday status.
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Walter Schaefer
Tom Hitzfeld
Crockett Riley
Dad’’ Kneese
Eugene Heimann
Edgar Klett
Austin
Grammar Grade School Closing Announcement
Public School to hold closing program Monday night May 17 at 8 PM. Readers are invited to attend the event featuring an interesting program.
Seguin Lutheran ceremony unites Hattie Haag and Herman Baethge
Miss Hattie Haag daughter of Rev M Haag of Seguin wed Herman Baethge son of Mrs Ferdinand Baethge of Live Oak. Rev Haag officiated at the ceremony attended by close relatives and intimate friends. The Standard extends best wishes for a happy married life.
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Seguin
Texas
Hattie Haag
M. Haag
Herman Baethge
Ferdinand Facthee
Live Oak
Haag
Free Entertainment at Empire Theater Monday May 10
Stehling Bros present a program at the Empire Theater featuring a four reel film The Pullman Cinderella and a comedy. Walter Weber leads a 24 piece orchestra with Ernst Mehle solo violin and Adela Meckel on piano. Blum sisters perform a musical saw duet and a vaudeville act. Free prizes offered. show starts 8 15 PM.
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Stehling Bros
Empire Theater
Walter’ Weber
Ernst Mehle
R. 8. Klett
Adela Meckel
Blum
Gillespie
Chester Leyendecker Visits Gillespie County Friends
San Antonio resident Chester Leyendecker travels to Gillespie County to visit friends and relatives, spending time with local family members and acquaintances.
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Chester Leyendecker
San Antonio
Gillespie County
Weigand Family Attend San Antonio Funeral
Mr and Mrs Wm Weigand traveled from San Antonio to attend the funeral of the mother of Mrs Weigand.
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Wm. Weigand
San Antonio
Weigand
Saengerfest at Empire Theater Next Saturday
Community event notices Saengerfest scheduled at the Empire Theater next Saturday May 8 featuring local performances and festive programming for audiences.
Llano Visit By United Telephone Manager
Mr. Chas. Milliger, manager of the United Telephone Co. of Llano, spent several days in town to look after company interests.
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Chas. Milliger
United Telephone Co
Llano
Death of Mrs Bertha Holl Mig Noted in Los Angeles
Sunday morning the sad news of the death of Mrs Bertha Holl mig of Los Angeles California was received by her local relatives.
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Bertha Hollmig
Los Angeles
California
Fredericksburg Resident Christian Stoffers Dies in Ft Worth
Mr. Christian Stoffers, longtime Fredericksburg resident, died at his daughter Tillie James’s home in Ft Worth Texas. His remains were shipped to Flatonia Texas and laid to rest under the direction of the Order of the Sons of Herman of that place.
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Christian Stoffers
Fredericksburg
Tillie James
Ft. Worth
Texas
Flatonia
Sons of
Herman
Mr and Mrs Blum Spend Thursday in San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blum spent Thursday in San Antonio for a short visit and sightseeing. They toured local landmarks and enjoyed hospitality from friends in the city.
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Robert Blum
San Antonio
bungalow for Mr. R. J. Peter nears completion
Construction on the bungalow for Mr. R. J. Peter is nearing completion, signaling advancing progress on a notable residential project.
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R. J. Peter
Kott and Kramer Return From San Antonio Business Trip
Louis Kott and Werner Kramer concluded a brief business trip to San Antonio, returning to their home base.
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Messrs
Louis Kott
Werner Kramer
San Antonio
Miss Sarah Itz Returns Home From San Antonio
Miss Sarah Itz has returned to Fredericksburg after a several months sojourn in San Antonio.
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Sarah Itz
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Ressmann Visit from Goliad with Son
Mr and Mrs R J Ressmann and their son from Goliad were visitors in the city, staying for a short time and calling on local acquaintances.
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R. J. Ressmann
Goliad
Our City
Tire Shop Opens Next to Soft Drink Stand
Mr. Robt. Arhelger Jr. opens a new tire shop beside Ernest Gerhard's Soft Drink Stand expanding local commerce in the neighborhood.
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Robt. Arhelger, Jr
Ernest Gerhard
Nagel Bros Ship Bear Mt Granite to Waco
Nagel Brothers shipped another carload of Bear Mountain granite to Waco in the early part of last week.
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Nagel Bros
Bear Mt
Waco
Mr Ernst Doebbler Visited Fredericksburg on Thursday
Mr Ernst Doebbler of Com fort was a business visitor at Fredericksburg on Thursday of this week.
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Ernst Doebbler
Comfort
Fredericksburg
Highland Family Visits Son in San Antonio
Mr. Benno Weinheimer accompanied Mrs. J S Turrentine and their children from Highland Kansas to San Antonio last Monday. Mrs. Turrentine stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs John Weinheimer for several months.
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Benno Weinheimer
J.S. Turrentine
Highland
Kansas
San Antonio
Turrentine
John Weinheimer
Fredericksburg O. D. TH. 8 Initiates Five Members
In the monthly meeting of the Fredericksburg O. D. TH. 8, five members were initiated last Sunday: A. H. Kneese, Alvin Langehennig, Chester V. Schmidt, Walter Knoche and Ernest Wilke Jr.
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Fredericksburg
If You Are Not For Your Town
A compact civic message urging residents to support local needs and participate in community affairs to ensure the town serves all citizens. It underscores mutual responsibility and engagement as a path to collective benefit.
Mittendorf and Wahl Visit in New Braunfels
Mr and Mrs Alex Mittendorf and Mr and Mrs Monroe Wahl spent last Sunday visiting in New Braunfels.
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Alex Mittendorf
Monroe Wahl
New Braunfels
Mrs Hugo Kallenberg Hosts Birthday Anniversary
Mrs Hugo Kallenberg entertained numerous relatives and friends at her home last Saturday for a birthday anniversary celebration.
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Hugo Kallenberg
Fredericksburg Golf Course Set To Open Soon
Local committee along with J C Clapton Stephen F Austin Hotel manager Eldred McKinnon A T Knies and other sponsors laid out the Fredericksburg Park golf course. Construction to begin immediately with plans for an ideal Central Texas course ahead of a May 1 park opening and seasonal care taker.
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Fredericksburg Park
J. C. Clapton
Stephen F. Austin Hotel
Eldred McKinnon
Citizens State Bank
A. T. Knies
Country Club
Martin Anderson
Austin American
Harvey Penick
Fredericksburg
Texas
Prolonged Menard Barbecue Postponed by Heavy Rain
Attendees including Mr and Mrs Max Bierschwabe Mr and Mrs Joe Stein Mr and Mrs E H Riley Dr O B Witte Dr Felix Keidel W L Burke W H Schaefer Hy Mog ford Geo E Ehlinger and Norman Keller gathered for a planned Menard barbecue. Heavy rains forced postponement to a later date.
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Max Bierschwabe
Joe Stein
E. H. Riley
O. B. Witte
Felix Keidel
W. L. Burke
W. H. Schaefer
Hy. Mogford
Geo
E. Ehlinger
Norman Keller
Menard
Mr Edmund Moritz Visits Fredericksburg Friends
Mr. Edmund Moritz of Austin visited relatives and friends at Fredericksburg during his trip.
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Edmund Moritz
Austin
Fredericksburg
Bruno Bang Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Bruno Bang had an appendicitis operation last Monday at the local sanitarium. The report notes the procedure and ongoing recovery details available from the hospital.
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Bruno Bang
Pfeil Family Visits Relatives in New Braunfels
Mr and Mrs Walter Pfeil and their son with Miss Viola Juenke and Miss Vera Schoenewolf visited relatives and friends in New Braunfels last Sunday.
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Walter Pfeil
Viola Juenke
Vera Schoenewolf
New Braunfels
Molberg Seeks Care After Weekend San Antonio X-ray
Charles Molberg spent the weekend in San Antonio where doctors took an X-ray of his injured ankle from an accident weeks prior.
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Charles Molberg
San Antonio
Walter Petsch Declares Candidacy for Gillespie County Attorney
Walter Petsch announces his bid for county attorney in Gillespie County. He cites years of legal practice and urges voters to support him in the November election.
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Walter Petsch
Gillespie County
Walter
Bargain land near Fredericksburg with improvements
240 acres six miles from Fredericksburg priced 6500 dollars with 1500 cash due and balance on terms. Property includes 60 acres in cultivation 20 more tillable a three room house a well a windmill a tank and sheep-proof fencing.
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Fredericksburg
Walter Stieler and Comfort’s mother visit Fred Ericksburg
Mr. Walter Stieler and the mother of Comfort were visitors at Fred Ericksburg during the early part of the week.
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Walter Stieler
Mother of Comfort
Fredericksburg
Minnie Kothmann Returns From Meyersville Teaching Term
Miss Minnie Kothmann has returned from Meyersville where she taught school the past term to spend her vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kothmann at Castell.
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Minnie Kothmann
Meyersville
Dan Kothmann
Castell
Rural school picnics slated after final closings
A number of rural schools plan picnics to mark closings. Readers are invited to attend and enjoy the programs while patronage is encouraged and appreciated.
Mrs. A. W. Hong Returns Home after Hospital Operation
Friends announce Mrs. A W Hong has returned home from Secor Hospital in Kerrville after a recent operation. Her health has improved significantly following surgery and she is convalescing at home.
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A. W. Hong
Kerrville
Secor Hospital
Fredericksburg to Host Day At Granite Dealers Convention
Secretary of Commerce and a committee including Al H McFarland Wm Nagel Eric Wagner and Henry Nipper met with the Granite Quarriers and Dealers Association of Llano to arrange the Retail Monumental Dealers Association Convention in Llano June 7 8 and 9 The group agreed Fredericksburg should be given one day to showcase local quarries and plants with June 9 expected as Fredericksburg Day A barbecue at Bear Mountain was planned for the visitors.
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Chamber of Commerce
al. H. McFarland
Wm. Nagel
Eric Wagner
Henry Nipper
Granite Quarriers and Dealers Association of
Llano
Retail Monumental Dealers Association
Fredericksburg
Bear Mountain
Death of H J Behrends Dies at 89 in Fredericksburg
Henry Julius Behrends aged 89 years 4 months and 18 days died at his son's home Jim Behrends last Friday at 6 30 am. Born in Hanover Germany December 12 1836 he came to the U S in 1844 with his parents landing at Galveston Texas and later moving to New Braunfels Fredericksburg and Castle where his father died in Mason County News.
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Henry Julius Behrends
Jim
Hanover
Germany
United States
Galveston
Texas
New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
Castell
Mason County
Zesch Brothers Visit Local Office Friday
Messrs Paul and Milton Zesch were welcome visitors in our office Friday.
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Messrs
Paul and
Milton Zesch
Last purdane tite Wm. Kra mer enjoyed her 60th birthday
Wm. Kra mer celebrated her 60th birthday with immediate relatives and friends in a warm family gathering. Congratulatory wishes were extended by those present.
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Kramer
Doris Comes to Town Impresses at High School Auditorium
Local amateur players staged Doris Comes to Town at the High School Auditorium to a large audience. The performance and Weber's Orchestra received wide applause indicating strong appreciation from attendees.
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Doris
Weber
Mothers Day Exercises At M E Church South
Special Mothers Day program next Sunday at 11 am after Sunday school at the M E Church South. All mothers of church and Sunday School urged to attend. Pastor F W Radetzky invites all to welcome. Subscribe to the Standard.
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F. W. Radetzky
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Anna Besier
Alfred Grobe
Adolf Schneider
Baethge - Haag
J. W. Yancey
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl A
A. P. C. Petsch
Wy. 1
A. F. Bard
Sunset Coffee
E. ¢. Hansen
H. J. Behrends
M. E. Church, South
Wilbur
Treadwell
Optometrist
Keidel & Kallenberg’s
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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