Fredericksburg social notes recount travels and local visits
Miss Stella Usener and Mrs Gibbs return to Fredericksburg after a month in the Lower Rio Grande area visiting Brownsville San Benito Hu Flingen and Mercedes En route they stopped in Portland and Corpus Christi where Eugene Lewis joined them for a weekend visit Several Kerrville and Rock Springs residents attended Mr John Mueller's gathering Reports note motor car significance for transport and time saving Fredericksburg residents announce engagements and business visits including presses and wartime service plans A large crop marketing effort for watermelons near Cherry Spring is discussed with four men testing and pricing the shares of Henrys family Also covered are local hospitality brief travels and community events with numerous names and places across the region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Usener
Gibbs
Frederurg
Rio de Falley
Brownsville
San Benito
Huflingen
Mercedes
Portland
Corpus Christi
Eugene Lewis
San Anatnio
Edward, Mack
John
Charles Henderson
Wift
Kerrville
J. W. Dickey
Idn
Dhe Gram
Win. Peril
KK Willhaus
Rock Springs
John Mueller
BE. H. Gary
Marie
Hannemann
Ludwig Nikolai
Walter Pressler
Kolmeier & Kher Co
Fredericksburg
Luia Schoenewolf
Food Administration
Bank of
Frederfiesburg
Alex Henke
Sam
Army
Max Nemky
Willie P. ‘Maurer
Waco
Aviation Service
U.S. Army
Walter Kuoche
Hy. Kothe
Sherry Spring
Henry
Bennoere Cor
Joe Maurer
Emil On
Dua
San Antonio
Meta Schmidtzinsky
Death of Pioneer Lady Bierschwale nee Treibs
Mrs Margaretha Bierschwale wife of Henry Bierschwale longtime Gillespie County clerk died at her Fredericksburg home this week at age 91 years 5 months 2 days Born in Germany she came to Texas in 1846 and married Henry Bierschwale in 1853 They had nine children with two deaths in infancy and several survivors including Wr. Bierschwale Emma Elise Louis Charles Harry and others Funeral services were held Friday at 10 am conducted by Rev K Konzak with Concordian singing at Union Cemetery where she was laid to rest over a rose bower beside a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg
G. BE. Red
Lillie
Eden
Texas
Central Hotel
Adolf Pfeiffer
Fredericksburg
Rob Roberts
Willow City
San Antonio
Wm. Hohmann
Whitewright
McDougall
Uades
Walter E. Loudon
Louis Kott & Co
Sam
Loudon
Ford Sales
U. S
Arthur Hohmann
Hofmann & Stehling
Margaretha Bieschwale
Henry Bierschwale
Bierschwale
Holly
Wr. Bierschwale
Emma
Elise Biersehwale
Louis Biersehwale
Morris Ranch
Union Cemetery
Fishing Tackle Available In Complete Line
A local ad states a most complete line of fishing tackle of all kinds is offered with a big assortment available. Call for details and selections.
County moves to four Wheatless Days May 6 to June 1
The county adopts a four wheatless schedule from May 6 to June 1 with extension possible. Children under ten invalids and the aged retain a pro rata 6 pounds per person for thirty days, must sign a statement and mail it for verification. Sugar statements are printed and obtainable at the office for checking. Meatless days not enforced yet. Hugo Kallenberg Fredericksburg Texas Food Administrator. A Federal Food Administration letter in this issue outlines sugar distribution rules applicable nationwide. State Food Administrator Peden warns against political barbecues to conserve meat, urging patriotism over gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Kallenberg
Fredericksburg
Texas
Peden
Food Administration
Gillespie County Loyalty League Mass Meeting Call
A call in the Standard invites Gillespie County citizens to a courthouse mass meeting in Fredericksburg next Wednesday night to form a Loyalty League for county protection. A three-member committee Aug Cameron Adolph Meeker and Adolph Hopf leads the effort urging broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Loyalty League
Frederickshburg
Gillespi
County Board of Defense
Mmost
Aug Cameron
Adolph Meeker
Adolph Hopf
Kendall
Kerr
Comal
Gillespie County Council of Defense
Fredericksburg
Texas
State Bonded Warehouses for Gillespie County Established Fact
J J Lewis and W Bruns lead a committee raising funds for a Gillespie County Bonded Warehouse. The charter is signed for 7500 dollars with plans to expand stock and amend the charter for a large all concrete warehouse, possibly a Cain City branch. G R Spielhagen proposed an all concrete warehouse size, on the east side of the Comfort road near the railroad. The site aims for fall storage as cotton markets fluctuate, offering farmers a ready storage option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. J. Lewis
Win. Bruns
Gillespie County Bonded Warehouse Co
Cain City
G. R. Spielhagen
State Market & Warehouse Department
Comfort Road
Fredericksburg Chamber to Hold Meeting Next Tuesday
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a meeting Tuesday night at 8 30 at Klaemers Opera House. The secretary treasurer will be elected to fill the unexpired term of L H Kraus kopf who has answered his country’s call. The Daylight Store advertises Gossard Front Lace and American Lady Corsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Fane of Commerce
Klaemers Opera House
L. H. Krauskopf
Krauskopf
Chamber of Commerce
IES
Barrier-Maier CO
Petsch-Slator wedding in San Antonio May 3
Lieutenant Alfred P. Petsch, formerly a Fredericksburg attorney and now a groom from Gillespie County, married Miss Myra Slator of Llano County in San Antonio last Friday May 3. The couple visited Fredericksburg earlier, meeting friends. Petsch hails from near Luckenbach and is praised as a progressive young businessman. The bride comes from a prominent Llano family, niece to Judge Damon Slater. The Standard wishes them lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred P. Uv. Petsch
Fredericksburg
Myra Slator
Jett Slator
Llano County
San Antonio
Ptseh
Gillespie County
Jos. Petseh
Luckenbach
Texas
Damon Slater
Llano
ePtsch
Ochs Weber Wedding Quiet Ceremony In Fredericksburg
Ochs and Miss Eisie Weber wed at the bride’s mother's home last Saturday at nine o'clock Judge A H Kneese conducted the vows. Attendants were Olga Ochs and J O Ermst. The union followed the bride’s father’s death and a small gathering. A wedding supper was served and the couple left for a brief honeymoon in San Antonio before returning to Fredericksburg to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisie Weber
Edgar Ochs
A. H. Kneese
Olga Ochs
J. O. Ermst
Mr. Ochs
Herman Ochs
Ottilie Weber
Texas
Fredericksburg
Card of Thanks for Riverbody Removal
Mrs. John H. Mueller expresses gratitude to Fritz Joseph and Wm. Hilker for removing the body of her husband John H. Mueller from the Pedernales river and to all who assisted. Kind acts of willing hands on this sad occasion will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fritz Joseph
Wm. Hilker
John H. Mueller
Pedernales River
Sunday School Picnic at Kordzick's Pasture
Members of the M. E. Church South Sunday school and families spent Thursday picnicking in a grove at Kordzick's pasture east of town. Ideal weather, a noon basket meal, and oldtime amusements with singing entertained children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
M. E. Church South
Kordzick
Prominent Divine to Visit Fredericksburg Next Week
Right Rev J W Shaw former Bishop of San Antonio now Archbishop of New Orleans will visit Fredericksburg on Tuesday May 14 arriving in the afternoon. He will be hosted by Rev Father Gerlach and at 3 pm will preach a service in St Marys church drawing a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shaw
San Antonio
New Orleans
Fredericksburg
Father Gerlach
Shaw
St. Mary’s Church
Farewell Dance Honors Army Recruits at Peter's Opera House
Messrs. Alex Henke and Emil Mann were honored at a farewell dance at Peter's Opera House on Wednesday night after leaving yesterday to join the U S Army. Dancing continued late and attendees reported a very pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Henke
Emil Mann
U. S Army
Peter's Opera House
Fredericksburg School Board hires 1918 19 staff
At a recent meeting the Fredericksburg Independent School District selected its teachers for 1918 19 term. A Bates will serve as superintendent and math teacher in the High School. Julia Sstill will be principal and English teacher, Sarah S. Gray history, B L Enderle literature, E M Bittner German. Elementary teachers: Sophronia Thompson Henrikka Moursand Stena Lacey Gazelle Traeger Zola Fouts Carrie Stewart. One vacancy remains to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Independent School
Oe A Bates
Julia Sstill
Sarah S. Gray
B. L. Enderle
E. M. Bittner
Sophronia Thompson
Henrikka Moursand
Stena Lacey
Gazelle Traeger
Zola Fouts
Carrie Stewart
Burglary at Luckenbach Hits Store and Saloon
Last Saturday night unknown intruders robbed Wm Engel’s store at Luckenbach taking 35 dollars from the drawer and merchandise. They then entered the beer saloon and took several bottles of beer. No clues yet, but local officers patrol for developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckenbach
Wm. Engel
Irish potatoes 50 lbs for $1 at Burrier-Maier Grocery
Fifty pound bags of Irish potatoes priced at one dollar are advertised in the grocery department of Burrier-Maier. The notice highlights a value deal aimed at local shoppers seeking affordable produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrier-Maier
The Boys Express Their Thanks Message from Camp Travis
A 1918 World War I letter from Robert Penniger thanks Gillespie County citizens for hospitality as soldiers report good health and spirit. He requests continued mailing of The Standard and mentions rain in the county, and hopes to see the community soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Tex
Robert Penniger
Fredericksburg
Texas
Mountain City
Gillespie County
Daughter of Ottmers Dies Near Cave Creek
The fourteen or fifteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Ottmers living on the Koenneeke place near Cave Creek died Wednesday night after a few days illness of pneumonia She fell ill Sunday no medical aid could stay the ravages Funeral was Thursday at Cave Creek at 5 pm Rev Dr E A F Hannemann officiating The Sunday School Picnic due that day was postponed in sympathy from the STANDARD
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ottwiers
Koenneeke Place
Cave Creek
E. A. F. Hannemann
Dissolution of Fredericksburg Realty Company Partnershi
Notice states Walter Foerster and Mrs Willie Ruby Mueller dissolved the partnership with John H Mueller in Gillespie County Texas on May 4 1918. All debts to the firm will be received by Foerster and Mueller. all demands must be presented to them for payment. Witnesses signatory at Fredericksburg Texas on May 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Foerster
John H. Mueller
Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg Realty Company
A. D
Willie Ruby Mueller
Fredericksburg
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R.G. Striegler
GOLD
Sieres
Federal Food Administration
United States
Petsch—Slator
August Cameron
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Adolph Meckel
Alfred Ottmers
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