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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

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Justice Court Civil Docket Summary Illinois

Justice Court civil docket lists debt and mortgage foreclosures, notes, verified and open accounts with judgments by default, and continued service for several cases. Criminal docket shows multiple disturbances of peace and speeding fines ranging from 1 to 10 dollars.

Joseph Bros Eddie Frantzen Defaut Wm. Moellendorf Guenther Pehl State of Texas Walter Johnson Nisi Albert Jost Edgar Schneider Staat Louis Kammlah Jdr Lee Roy Cauley Clifford Fehrenbach E. B Leland Guidry W. B. Stone L. W. Walker A. A. Demastus W. M. Dralham A. O. Krauskopf Alb. Weidenfeller

Picnicgoer Bitten by Snake Near Town

Last Thursday Mrs. Chas. Kneese was bitten by a snake at a picnic. The reptile escaped before identification. She was taken to town for medical treatment. The following day Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Welgehausen and son Kurt left for Denton for graduation exercises, joined later by daughter aula for a trip to the coast.

Chas. Kneese Kneese A. H. Welgehausen Kurt Denton Aula

Sore mouth horses reported in county by agent Miller

County agent R S Miller reports several sore mouth horses in various communities. He says the disease is not serious, soreness from eating a weed. Miller will publish a cure recipe in the Standard next issue and in the Wochenblatt the following week.

R.S. Miller Mr. Miller Standard Wochenblatt

Grounds Committee Action At Gillespie County Fair

The Gillespie County Fair Association grounds committee reports major improvements. A complete rebuild of the fence around the race track, a new picket fence in front of the grandstand, and moving horse stables to the west side will expand parking. An entrance gate will be added on the south side, and the southwest gate near the depot will be abandoned. The county fair is set for August 22 23 and 24.

Gillespie County Fair Association

St Marys School Closing Exercises Honors and Diplomas

The closing exercises at St Marys School in St Josephs Hall on May 27 featured Hon H Usener as speaker with an educative address. Seniors received diplomas and class honors while awards were given in shorthand and typewriting with multiple named recipients including Christina Knopp Benton Fritz and Rosa Knopp. A misprint omission for Rosa Knopp's Shorthand Diploma was regretted.

St. Mary’s School St. Joseph’s Hall Hon. H. Usener Christina Knopp Sylvia Ostrow Eeels Margaret Blum H. Usener Ida Gentemann Danatilie James Kruse Gerlach Benton Fritz Grammer Else Metzger Helen Pape John Robertson Kurt Weinheimer Herman Heep Theresia Gentemann Louise Knopp Theresia Sehandua Elizabeth Meckel Rosa Knopp Rudolph Lange Albert Jung Eward Willms Margaret Meurer Cecilia Wehmeyer Louis Pyka Alois McDougall Lawrence Dietz

Fatal Collision Kills Leroy Gold in Kerrville Texas

In Kerrville Texas on a Tuesday night a collision involving a Ford and a standing freight car on Sidney Baker street killed 20 year old Leroy Gold and left 19 year old Bill Melear and 18 year old Scott Jawcett in serious condition. Gold died Wednesday morning from skull and likely spinal injuries while Melear faced multiple injuries but was expected to recover. Fawcett survived with cuts and bruises and was recovering at home. The incident occurred as the Ford struck the freight car on a spur after dropping friends off and traveling at high speed.

Kerrville Texas Max Leroy Gold Bill Mclear Scott Jawcett Gold Melear Fawcett Sidney Baker Street Mclcar Ford Melcar San Antonio Express

AK Musical Recital Delights St Marys Pupils

A St Marys School program on Friday May 23 featured pupils including Margaret Blum Sylvia Ostrow Ida Gentemann Sophie Jenschke Christina Knopp Margaret Kraus Helen Stucke Lucille Pyka Julia Baumann Erna Schwiening Susan Klier Gertude Kott Mathilda Keidel Alberta Keidel Rose Molberg Ella Mae Kuenemann Margaret Keidel Victoria Keidel Zita Klein Henry Kaminlah Alois Jung and Aurelia Jensehke Eta. The performance drew enthusiastic applause for its artistry and grace. Visitors Mr Eddy Below and son from Comfort were in town on Tuesday.

St. St. Mary’s School Margaret Blum Sylvia Ostrow Ida Gentemann Sophie Jenschke Christina Knopp Margaret Kraus Helen Stucke Lucille Pyka Julia Baumann Erna Schwiening Susan Klier Gertrude Kott Mathilda Keidel Alberta Keidel Rose Molberg Ella Mae Kuenemann Margaret Keidel Victoria Keidel Zita Klein Henry Kaminlah Alois Jung Aurelia Jensehke

Local Resident Hermann Wehmeyer Dies After Brief Illness

Mr Hermann Wehmeyer died early this week after a brief illness in San Antonio. He was born and reared in the county near Luekenbach and was well known to many local citizens.

Hermann Wehmeyer San Antonio Luekenbach

Remedy for Mouth Disease Among County Horses

Federal aid helps Gil lespie County farmers after cases of sore mouth and sore feet in horses and mules across Gold Willow City communities. Dr. J Robards prescribes a wash of sugar or lead in water, alum water for mouth, avoiding mouth wash, and keep animals out of dew. If eating is hard, offer bran mash. Do not confuse with foot and mouth disease, which does not occur in horses. Similar outbreaks noted in Kendall, Comal, and Blanco counties.

Gillespie County Gold Willow City J. Robards Robarts Kendall Comal Blanco

Symphony Orchestra for Fredericksburg planned by Legion

The American Legion in executive session decided to form a town and county orchestra financed by the Louis Jordan Post. Musicians with fair music knowledge are eligible, including non members, plus ladies and children. A meeting next Monday at Legion Hall will organize the group. Local musicians urged to attend.

The American Legion Legion Louis Jordan Post Legion Hall

Mrs. Messe Visits Granddaughter in Mans field La

Mrs Ernestine Messe of Mansfield Louisiana is visiting her granddaughter Mrs R C Blackmon of this city.

Ernestine Messe Mansfield, la R. C. Blackmon City

Local Worker Suffers Injuries From Ladder Accident

August Langerhans suffered injuries from a fall during carpentry this week. He sustained painful injuries but no bones were fractured.

August Langerhans

Pecan Convention Set for Fredericksburg Dates

Enthusiasts from across the state and parts of Georgia plan to attend the Pecan Convention in Fredericksburg on June 9 through 11. The event gathers growers, processors, and enthusiasts to share varieties and techniques.

Georgia Fredericksburg

St Marys School Picnic Scheduled for June 2 at Rosenbach Grounds

The annual school picnic of St Marys school will be held Monday June 2 at W Rosenbachs picnic grounds. Last Sunday Mrs A Lange was honored with a dinner at her home by relatives and friends for her 1st birthday anniversary.

Helen Roderfer Los Angeles Oud Burg St. Mary’s School W. Rosenbach

Blum couple returns from Texas trip

Mr. and Mrs. B Blum completed an extensive visit across Austin San Marcos New Braunfels and San Antonio during the past week.

Mrs. B. Blum Austin San Marcos New Braunfels San Antonio

Nagel Bros Display Red Granite at Armstrong Jewelry

Nagel Bros sent to Brownwood a fine display of red granite products showcased in Armstrong Jewelry Co show window. The arrangement highlighted the stones as decorative and valuable pieces appealing to local customers.

Nagel Bros Brownwood Armstrong Jewelry Co

Pecan Growers Convention Heads to Fredericksburg

A Texas Pecan Growers Association led by H. G. Lucas will visit Fredericksburg June 9 and 10 as the Chamber of Commerce hosts a full program. Speakers include E. J. Kyle, D. F. Moore, and W. J. Millican among many experts from A and M College and the Texas Experiment Station. The agenda covers cultivation, marketing, pecan varieties, pest control, cooking uses, and educational outreach with demonstrations and sessions led by state and local experts.

H. G. Lucas Texas Pecan Growers Association Fredericksburg O. S. Gray Texas Pecan Growers’ Association S. W. Bilsing A. & M. College W. P. Bullard National Pecan Growers’ Exchange H. H. Williamson Edgar T. Neal San Saba B. Youngblood Texas Experiment Station J. H. Burkett State Department of Agriculture W. J. Millican Bend Tex Ross R. Wolfe Stephenville Frank Wilman Mason Tex A. C. Bailey Waco, Tex E. C. Butterfield Winona J. W. Evers Denton B. F. Orr del Rio E. J. Kyle Dean School of Agriculture A. & M. Colege E. Risen D. F. Moore Fort Bend Mary Jessie Stone Mildred Moore Bend Tex A. T. Potts Division of Horticulture Texas Agricultural Experiment Station

Big Squirrel Hunt At Pecan Growers Convention

The chamber of commerce seeks about 100 young squirrels for a Monday start to the annual convention. Squirrels should be delivered Sunday evening ready dressed. Inquiries to the chamber office or committee members Miss Anna Gold John W Metzger and Max C Stehling. Pecan growers urged to assist by granting entry into their graves and aiding harvest.

Chamber of Commerce Anna Gold John W. Metzger Max C. Stehling

Memorial Day Observance by American Legion Members

Memorial Day activities will see American Legion Louis Jordan Post decorate graves of comrades and Confederate graves. Flowers gratefully accepted. donors should bring blooms to Legion Hall Friday at 2 o clock. Also reported is an inquest into the death of Mrs Gus Jentseh, ruled suicide in a melancholy state.

American Legion Louis Jordan Post Legion Hall Justice of the Peace A. W. Petmecky Gus, Jentseh

Crabapple Street Bungalows Take Shape for Local Residents

A bungalow for Mr. Felix Meurer is completed on Crabapple street while Mrs. Joe Knopp plans a residence under construction on the same street.</analysis>

Felix Meurer Crabapple Joe Knopp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Justice Court Civil Docket Ernst Lochte R. M. Lewis W. W. Cockrell Felix W. Maier Alfred P. C. Petsch Mr Eddy Below Son Ofomfort Symphony Orchestra For Giants All Gold Coffee Gants Alamo City Jacob Fiedler Pecan Growers Convention Jane Dr. A. Caswell University of Texas T. H. Ridgeway R. S. Miller Pecan Nursery R. W. Fair Tyler A. P. Swallow F. R. Brison Texa C. A. Reed United States Department of Agriculture Veo Millican J. A. Evans Arlington the Loan & Abstract CO R. G. Striegler Hugo A. Walter Walter
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