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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
1
Alvin Scherer, missing from his home early last week, was found by Dan Weiershausen Saturday night near Hye. An empty car with a bullet hole in a coat and hat was reported by rural mail carrier Elmer Dale on Wednesday. Scherer had a head wound from a .22 caliber bullet but the skull was grazed and the man has not spoken.
Probate filings show final report of temp administrator in the Jacob A A Treibs estate approved and administration closed with bondsmen released. Will probate granted for Gus Koennecke and Theo Koennecke named independent executor. Community administration granted for Meta Franz and Annie Grobe estates with appointed appraisers and survivor authorized to manage estates. Letters testamentary to issue after oath.
Miss Elsie Grobe has been visiting relatives and friends at Fredericksburg this week.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Grona and their baby visited relatives in San Antonio on Sunday and Monday, remarking on the family's trip and time spent away.
Mr. Tommy Hitzfeld accepted a position as bookkeeper at the Southwestern Grain and Seed Co in San Antonio. He joins a local firm expanding operations after recent market activity.
Mary Christine Sophie Brodbeck nee Behrends born June 5 1844 in Germany came to Texas in 1846. She married Jacob Brodbeck February 9 1858 and raised thirteen children. She died May 20 at Luckenbach aged 181 years 11 months 15 days. Survived by many children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Fredericksburg Public School Auxiliary holds its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4 at Courthouse Park. The attendance drive losers will entertain the winners. A special program is planned and refreshments served. All members urged to attend.
Alvin Hansen traveled to Fredericksburg to visit his parents over the Pentecost holidays, enjoying time with family away from home.
Miss Dora Knopp spent last weekend as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Orr in San Antonio, enjoying hospitality and local sights during her stay.
Mr and Mrs Chester Benn announce the birth of a baby boy born in the latter part of last week. The news records the couple as proud parents and notes the new family addition.
R L Kott of Fredericksburg and his family were touring Austin when a thief robbed the parked car near the State Capitol entrance. The thief took suit cases with clothing and Kott’s fishing tackle. Capitol police were notified and the family continued to Fredericksburg for replacement belongings.
Robert Hohenberger a respected Grapetown area farmer died at his daughter Mrs. Wm Nagel home Wednesday morning at 6 45 age 74 years 5 months 10 days Funeral services were held under Sons of Herman and Rev G H Houy with interment in the city cemetery Thursday at 3 p m A full obituary will follow in the next issue
The Fredericksburg Public School assigns teachers for the upcoming year. Elementary grades list first through seventh in order, with Misses Mueller Petsch Reichenau Stahala Jung Pruitt and Mr. Brodie as principal. High School staff include Miss Estill Heyne and Messrs Bittner Enderle Klingelhofer, led by Supt Leuge.
The Fredericksburg Polo Club defeated Stonewall 11 to 9 in a 95 minute match at the Fairgrounds on Saturday. Stonewall players included Henry Bure Alfred Duecker Edgar Duecker Wesy Ellbracht Hilmar Ellbracht Herman Weinheimer Onis Klein and Elgin Gellermann. Fredericksburg lineup featured Hitzfeld Ratliff Burke Fischer Evers and Maier.
Mrs Eddy Herbert underwent a critical surgical procedure at the local sanitarium last Monday, with details of the operation and patient condition not disclosed in the accessible text.
Sunday sighting notes Otto Sehlandt and his family from Johnson City visiting in Fredericksburg. The item records a brief social outing with local recognition of the visitors.
Mrs Alfred Riley underwent a critical operation at the local sanatorium last Sunday, with details of the procedure and outcome not disclosed in available text.
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce advertising folders receive glowing replies from W Ochse of San Antonio Drug Co J H K Bell of the San Benito Chamber and Louis Seholl of New Braunfels. Visitors and locals urged to use the folders to promote tourism and business, and to share them with interested friends.
Bargain 240 acres six miles from Fredericksburg with 60 acres cultivated 20 tillable. Black and sand land features a three room house well windmill tank and sheep-proof fencing. Price $6500 with $1500 cash balance on terms by 32 E. C. Hansen.
The Harmony Mixed Choir of the M FE South presents a sacred concert on Friday night June 4 at 8 15 PM to benefit the public school auxiliary. The program includes choir pieces, solos, duets, trios and piano selections. Admission is reasonable and support is invited to aid the school auxiliary in its good work.
Miss Ruby Leifeste and Roy Kothmann were married Thursday in Castell Methodist Church with Rev. O E Raedke officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Ida Leifeste and best man Ry lander Kothmann. bridesmaids Myrtle Kothmann Elsie Leifeste Myrtle Hoerster Minnie Leifests. ushers Elwood Kothmann Gilbert Leifeste. flower girls Annette Blum berg Christine Cole. ring bearer Bootsie Foester. After a reception the couple left for a South Texas trip and will live on the Rothmann ranch on Llano. Several out of town guests attended from Denton Seguin Gonzales Seguin and San Antonio.
On Thursday Sheriff Alf Klaerner took Mr. Max Hut schenreuter to San Antonio where the man believed to be demented was placed in an insane asylum.
Summer session opens June 7 and runs for two months. Professor E. M. Bittner will teach German again this year, inviting parents to enroll children to gain language skills that may aid them in later years.
Mr August Zincke underwent surgery at the local hospital on Monday morning this week with reports indicating a routine procedure and stable condition.
Mr Herbert Heimann of San Antonio spent the early part of the week visiting his mother and other relatives at Fredericksburg.
A son was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Stein. Congratulations are extended to the family.
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