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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1926

Page

3

Local Residents and Visitors Make Texas Round of Trips

Mr. Lee Faris and son Burman visited Llano last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rogers returned from San Marcos with Mrs. Chas Whitewood visiting here. Mrs. Ralph Soloman and her Kerrville mother were here early in the week. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Coffey and J. W. Coffey from Noxville appeared in Harper Monday. Mr. Simon Walker was a pleasant Harper visitor last Friday. Clyde Floyd of Austin stopped by Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Kramer celebrated her 60th birthday with a Fredericksburg gathering including Adolph and Kramer families. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schleyer and Mrs. Clarence Harper were in Fredericksburg last Friday.

J. J. Rogers San Marcos Chas Whitewood Mary Rogers Ralph Soloman Kerrville Simon Walker Harper Mr. Clyde Floyd Austin Wm. Kramer Fredericksburg Adolph Filter Ernest and Alfred Kramer J. A. Schleyer Clarence Harper

Local residents travel and visits across towns

Mr W O Grosenbacher and Mr Hy Moellendorf visited San Antonio last week. Mrs Grosenbacher returned by Mason and stayed several days to visit relatives. George Parker was able to drive again last Tuesday. August Strackbein went to Mason on Wednesday and his daughter Olga, who had been in Mason, will come home with him.

W. O. Grosenbacher Hy. Moellendorf San Antonio George Parker August Strackbein Mason Miss Olga

Willie Strackbein Visits Parents After Doss Stay

Mr. Willie Strackbein who has been at Doss the past few months spent Saturday and Sunday here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Strackbein.

Willie Strackbein Doss Mrs Aug. Strackbein

Staudt Leaves Citizens Auto Co for San Antonio

Frank Staudt, longtime bookkeeper for Citizens Auto Co., departed last Saturday to accept a position in San Antonio. G A Beeman will replace him at Citizens Auto Co.

Frank Staudt Citizens Auto Co San Antonio G. A. Beeman

Visit by Mr and Mrs Stapp in Harper District

Mr and Mrs Chester Stapp of the Noxville Community were pleasant visitors in Harper fest Monday. A mad fox at Mr Albert Lang's place bit a horse and several sheep before it was killed. The head was sent to Austin. Lang killed the horse and moved the sheep to watch. Loss includes a fine saddle horse.

Chester Stapp Noxville Harper Albert Lang Austin

Roberts Fussell Nuptials Tie Couple in Fredericksburg

Everett Roberts married Mabel Fussell last Monday in Fredericksburg. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A Roberts and a prosp erous local business man. The bride is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Fussell of London and taught two school terms near Harper. They plan to live in Harper in a new home Mr Roberts is building.

Everett Roberts Mabel Fussell Fredericksburg A. Roberts

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr J C Cosper at Ranch Home

Mrs C W Sageser visits parents and joins about fifty guests for a sumptuous birthday dinner at Mr J C Cosper's ranch home. Friends, relatives, and Cosper's children helped celebrate with a very enjoyable occasion.

Visitors from Junction Last Tuesday Evening

Messrs. L A Harper and Bur man Faris were guests in Junction visiting last Tuesday evening with local residents remarking on their stop.

Messrs. L. AH. Harper Burman Faris Junction

Harper Guests Attend Walton Whitworth Home Dance

A group from Harper attended a dance at the Whitworths home near Noxville last Friday night. Attendees report a fine time and a good supper.

Walton Whitworths Noxville

Mrs Walter McDougall and Mrs Lewis Nixon Visit Harper

Mrs Walter McDougall and Mrs Lewis Nixon of Morris Ranch were Harper visitors last week. They toured local sites and met residents, sharing stories and greetings during their brief stay.

Walter McDougall Lewis Nixon Morris Ranch Harper

Fairchilds Travel to Kerrville on Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fairchild were in Kerrville on Tuesday for unspecified purpose. The brief item notes their visit without detailing events or outcomes.

Reservation School Closes Term with Program and Dance

A school closing program at Reservation last Friday featured a well received program followed by dancing for the young people. The term at Reservation was described as very successful.

Pleasant Birthday Gatherings and Fishing Trip News

Last Friday a group celebrated Mrs. J. F. Wedekind’s birthday with games and refreshments. Mr. C. W. Granville and family and Dr. J. B. Birt and family enjoyed a fishing trip earlier in the week. Relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitewood Tuesday to mark Mr. Whitewood’s birthday with a pleasant evening and good eats. Mr. Robert Peril visited town Monday in a new Ford Coupe from Citizens Auto Co. and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kaiser are away on a fishing trip this week.

C. W. Granville J. B. Birt J. S. Whitewood Mr. Whitewood Robert Peril Citizens Auto Co Mrs. Wm. Kaiser

Fischer's Fishing Canes Offer Bargain Prices

Advertising copy touts fishing canes priced to encourage bulk buys at HY FISCHER'S and notes Brown Duck Coat and Pants selling for $2.00 at STERLING BROS with Walko poultry remedy also being offered.

Hy. Fischer's

Domino Gold en Syrup Delights with Unmatched Flavor

A vintage advertisement touts Domino Gold en Syrup as unequaled for delicious flavor. The copy emphasizes superior sweetness and a rich profile, inviting readers to buy and enjoy the product today.

Cosper Wedekind Couple Wed in Kerrville

Floyd Cosper and Leona Wedekind were quietly married in Kerrville on a Wednesday afternoon. They drove to San Antonio after the ceremony and will reside in Harper where Cosper runs a business. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wedekind and both families announce best wishes for the couple.

Floyd Cosper Leona Wedekind Kerrville San Antonio Mrs. Cosper Harper Mr. Cosper

Moody Denies Klan Membership In Texas Letter

Austin May 4 Attorney General Dan Moody denying rumors that he belonged to the Ku Klux Klan calls the charge absolutely false in a letter to R W Solomon of LaGrange Moody asserts he prosecuted and convicted mob violence offenders during his tenure as district attorney and claims to be among a few in the United States with such convictions in the last 19 years

Austin Texas Ku Klux Klan Dan Moody Governo R. W. Solomon LaGrange Moody United States

Local merchants advertise goods and books for sale

Galvanized dipping vats for sheep and goats are made to order at SCHANDUA REICHENAU. Gillespie County History books are selling fast at our office. Special canvas gloves with leather palm for 25 cents at STEHLING BROS. A new shipment of Men's Suits arrives at SCHROEDER BROS. Fischer's syrup is advertised as unequaled.

Gillespie County Stehling Bros Schroeder Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hugo A. Walter THE Kerrville Sanitarium DR. Secor’s Hospital City Cafe White House Schneider’s Produce Co Elgin Wonder Elgin Fredericksburg Implement Co Lee Faris Burman Llano Jess Coffey J. W. Coffey Harper Monday C. W. Sageser J. C. Cosper W. H. Fairchild J. F. Wedekind Sterling Bros Cosper - Wedekind KLAN Hy. Fischer Harper, Texas Schandua Reichenau Mayhew Laymore Poultry Farm Brady Citizen’s Auto Co Mittee Chamber of Commerce Investment Committee Albert Koennecke
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