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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
1
The Fredericksburg school faces poor lighting and cramped lab space in inadequate quarters. Lack of funding and low taxes threaten stability though some teachers and classes show promise. A reform push urges a new building, higher tax support, better books and desks to sustain a real public school.
A local ad notes Italian Panama hats for $1.50 and blue work shirts for 40 cents. The store has just received 50 dozen items and says these will be the last offered at these prices.
May 5 1546 marked the date German settlers first reached Fredericksburg in a harsh frontier era. Only three pioneers survive to tell the tale Wm Arhelger Fritz Lochte and Christian Strackbein now elderly and honored as the town reflects on seventy years of growth from a thirsty wild west settlement to a modern city.
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York says Chamberlains Tablets gave positive lasting relief after years of stomach trouble. The ad notes the tablets are obtainable everywhere and promotes a Center Point Summer Normal in Center Point Texas with V Rumsey as contact for information.
Fredericksburg defeated Waring 17 to 7 in a one sided game Sunday at home. Lee pitched effectively before substitution by Red Wright for six innings. Fredericksburg prepares for a Sunday matchup against Steve Sash & Door Co of San Antonio with Collins debuting as catcher.
Advertisement notes discounts on mens and young mens suits up to 15 dollars for ten dollars with only 20 sets available. Also promotes Palm Beach and Kool Cloth suits at five to ten dollars with many patterns. Mentions Fredericksburg invention Krieger rotary fly trap produced in Houston with Aug Itz as sales agent and limited steel supply.
A list of unclaimed letters includes Mrs. Anton Esquell Sinon Quintero Raul Garza Saldana Trinidad Colunga and Manuel Orta. Call for these letters by saying Advertised or they will go to the Dead Letter Office in Washington on May 20, 1916.
A Mason County group led by M. T. Loeffler seeks a joint meeting with Fredericksburg leaders to discuss cross county road needs. The trip aims to strengthen commercial ties between Mason and Gillespie counties. R L Kott and family spent a week at Keller’s Velino Lodge on the Llano River and camp plans were announced.
Benjamin Miles Franklin aged 61 1 10 native Texan born Harris County died of typhoid pneumonia at Lambert's Sanitarium near Loyal Valley Llane County. He married Melisa Dobson. six children all deceased. Survived by wife three brothers two sisters. Burial Union Cemetery Fredericksburg. Mrs William Scherer died after an operation aged 41 11 5. Survived by husband seven children five living, mother three sisters two brothers. Funeral at Henry Basse residence burial Union Cemetery.
Mrs. Harry Goehmann died at her home Monday afternoon after a lingering illness at age 30 years 4 months and 27 days. Survived by husband mother six brothers and four sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at 4 pm in Union Cemetery. Also notes local business and social visits in Fredericksburg including Mr A W Maier’s electric powered shop, Harmony League gathering, Saengerfest attendees, and various residents' travels and activities.
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