Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Fasel
Fredericksburg honors a long married couple as Mr. Mathias Fasel and Miss Mary Baumann celebrate their golden anniversary on November 3 1925. A homecoming gathers children grandchildren and friends from across the county and state after vows renewed at St Marys church. The Standard extends best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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Fredericksburg
Mathias Fasel
Tarillion
Mary Baumann
Gerlach
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Henry Molberg Acquires City Confectionery and Empire Pavilion
Henry Molberg, longtime clerk, closed a business deal this week to take ownership of City Confectionery and the Empire Pavilion. The experienced worker is expected to satisfy customers and succeed in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Molberg
Empire Pavilon
New County Agent Joins Our County After Resigning Previous Post
Mr George Ehlinger, formerly County Agent of McCullough County for four years, resigns to lead county agent work in our county. He comes well recommended by former employers and is welcomed with wishes for success in his new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ehlinger
McCullough County
Brady Chamber
Comemree Eye Demonstration Farm
Ehlinger
Pastor R Gammenthaler to Leave for Belmont Texas
Rev R Gammenthaler who has served as pastor of the Southern Methodist Church for four years will move to Belmont Texas next week. His successor will be Rev F W Radetzky with best wishes for both men in their new posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gammenthaler
Southern Methodist Church
Belmont
Texas
F. W. Radetzky
Mrs. F. Brandes Dies. Rites Held in Fredericksburg
Mrs. F. Brandes, aged 69 years 9 months 15 days, died November 3 at Seguin, taken to Fredericksburg for burial. Funeral conducted by Rev. F. A. Bracher at Zion's Lutheran Church with male and mixed choirs. She was born January 1 1856 in Magdeburg Germany and married Frederick Brandes in 1873. She left eight children, 18 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, two sisters, and one brother.
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Fredericksburg
F. A. Bracher
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Magdeburg
Germany
Frederick Brandes
Lina
Peter Roeder
Celebrate 90th Birthday for Mr Geo Dabney
A large gathering surprised Mr Geo Dabney for his 90th birthday with a bountiful dinner and a 90 candle cake presented by his daughter Mrs John White. Rev L J Billings delivered a short address as guests enjoyed refreshments and fellowship. Additional notes mention carpenters enlarging Itz Tannery and new tanning machinery, plus visits from Emma Grossenbacher Meta Juenke E Krause and Ellis St Clair at Mrs Mary Grossenbacher’s home. Mr and Mrs G P Barker and Myrtle Belle Barker visited Geo D Barker’s home while the senior Barker travels from Dallas after an operation in California.
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Geo. Dabney
John White
Emma Grossenbacher
Meta Juenke
E. Krause
San Antonio
Ellis St. Clair
Fredericksburg
Mary Grossenbacher
G. P. Barker
Myrtle Belle
Geo. D. Barker
ITV
Barker
California
Dallas
Minister Becker Accepts Post at Voss and Cherry Spring
Rev. R. Becker who served Priddy Texas for nine years accepts a new appointment with the Voss and Cherry Spring Congregation. He was installed at both places by Rev. K. Konzack last Sunday.
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R. Becker
Priddy
Texas
Voss and
Cherry Spring
K. Konzack
Car Turns Turtle on Bridge as Mule Blocks Path
Ht. B. West of Georgetown Texas escaped injury when his car toppled into 3 to 4 feet of Pedernales River water on the Austin Road Bridge at Pedernales Crossing. A blinded mule on the bridge halted the vehicle causing the crash. The driver sustained minor injuries while the car and mule were uninjured. Moral warns against crowding a mule on a bridge.
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Ht. B. West
Georgetown
Texas
Austin Road
Pedernales
Mr. West
Fish Flatchery
Kerrville
Henke Couple Fetes Silver Wedding With Songs
Relatives and intimate friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henke Friday night to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Rev. A Koerner gave a short address and the Arion Singing Club led by Adolf Hopf surprised the couple by singing several songs after a lavishrepast.
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Alfred Henke
A. Koerner
Arion Singing Club
Adolf Hopf
Crab Apple couple celebrated 22nd wedding anniversary
On Saturday last week Mr and Mrs Albert Rusehe of Crab Apple were surprised by relatives and friends for their 22nd wedding anniversary. All reported a very pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rusehe
Veterans urged to apply for adjusted compensation grants
About fifty World War I veterans in Gillespie County have not yet applied for adjusted compensation. The program offers a cash payout at 20 years or to beneficiaries on death, described as a gilt edged life insurance gift. Veterans are urged to obtain application blanks from Legion members including A N Striegler R E Jordan Kurt Wahrmund Alf Neffendorf and adj R W Klinefelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Striegler
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Gillespie County
Legion
R. E Jordan
Kurt Wahrmund
Alf. Neffendorf
Adj
R. W. Klineelhoefer
Fredericksburg Chamber Luncheon Meets at Nimitz Hotel
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Club gathers at the Nimitz Hotel next Thursday November 12 with Walter K. Long of the Austin Chamber as main speaker. He will discuss Fredericksburg points of interest and explain a sericultural contest. luncheon runs 12 15 to 1 15. Members and prospects to notify John Metzger or George Barber by Wednesday noon. Plates for 28 reserved.
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Fredericksburg
Visitation of Fritz Wilhelm and Hermann Dietz at Fredericksburg
Mesdames Fritz Wilhelm and Hermann Dietz of Menard are visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Wilhelm
Hermann Dietz
Menard
Fredericksburg
Mr Norman Keller Takes Post at Central Drug Store
Mr Norman Keller accepted a position at the Central Drug Store, signaling a staffing change in local pharmaceutical services. Keller joins as a new staff member, contributing to the store's operations and customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Keller
The
Central Drug Store
Opening of the Fredericksburg Turkey Dressing Plant
Notice to readers about the opening of the Fredericksburg Branch turkey dressing plant of the New York Buyers Association revealed on another page of this issue.
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Fredericksburg
New York Buyers Association
Ottmers Family Visits San Antonio Relatives
Mr. Edgar Ottmers and family plus Mrs. Fred Gold and Mrs. Julius Gold and Mr. Ad Ottmers and family and Mr. Albert Ottmers and family motored to San Antonio last Saturday. They visited relatives and friends and returned home Monday.
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Edgar Ottmers
Fred. Gold
Julius Gold
Ad. Ottmers
Amily
Albert Ottmers
San Antonio
Bail Reduced in Local Theft and Liquor Charges
The Austin American reports on a criminal appeals court reducing bail on habeas corpus applications. Neal Anglin alias Roy Day saw bail cut from 600 to 900 dollars, Manuel Castillo from 1500 to 900, with Anglin charged in a Reed car theft and Castillo held on a liquor charge. Max Wahrmund of the Retail Merchants Association attended a Dallas convention.
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Austin Americat
Criminal Appeals Court
Neal Anglin
Roy Day
Manuel Castillo
Reed
Max Wahrmund
Retail Merchants Association
Dallas
Fisher Family Returns Home After Visit at Fischer's Store
Mr. Herman Fischer visited relatives at Fischer's Store last Sunday. Mrs. Fischer and baby, who had been visiting there, returned home with Mr. Fischer.
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Herman Fischer
Fischer
Mrs Beck Suffered Stroke During Blanco Visit
While Mr and Mrs Hy Beck of Blanco visited Mr Richard Maier Monday evening Mrs Beck suffered an apoplectic stroke. She had been in good health earlier and is reported critically ill.
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Hy. Beck
Blanco
Richard Maier
Fredericksburg Chamber Directors Meet For Civic Projects
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce directors last Tuesday passed a motion to form a three member committee to raise funds for Harpe relief and Live Oak crossing improvements. They appointed crews to study Meusebach burial site preservation costs and restoring local sites. A three member panel will price time clocks to cut fire insurance rates and a permit to erect a large Fredericksburg sign near the Colorado River bridge was approved. The secretary reported on broadcasting programs and district meetings. George Fehl inger introduced new county agent Krauskopf urged cooperation, and the first Tancheon Club meeting was announced for November 12 at 12 15.
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Fredericksburg
Colorado River
George Fehlinger
Chamber of Commerce and Citizens
Dick Miller
Tancheon Club
Armistice Day Celebration at Fredericksburg High
Armistice Day events include a 2 PM celebration in the Fredericksburg High School auditorium with students and parents from the county invited. An afternoon football game follows, and at night the Empire Theatre screens The Last Battalion, a war picture.
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Fredericksburg High School
Empire Theatre
San Antonio Residents Visit Our Burg
Mr and Mrs Harry Grobe of San Antonio visited our town last Sunday and toured local sites during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grobe
San Antonio
Mrs Walter Knoche Underwent Critical Operation
Mrs Walter Knoche underwent a critical operation at the local hospital on Monday. We wish her a speedy recovery.
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Walter Knoche
Cotton ginning totals in Gillespie County reported
Mr Max Wahr mund reports 2167 bales of cotton ginned in Gillespie County up to October 18. By the same date last year 10 455 bales had been ginned, indicating a sharp year to date change.
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Max Wahrmund
Gillespie County
Mrs Minna Cordes Rites Held In City Cemetery
The body of Mrs. Minna Cordes nee Henke aged 85 years 6 months 19 days was laid to rest in the city cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A Koerner officiating. Born April 13 1840 in Westbraak Braun Schweig Germany she came to Fredericksburg in 1857 with brother Henry Henke. She married Henry Cordes Sr in 1859. he died in 1875. They had six children, two died young and Charles died at nineteen. Surviving are daughter in law Mrs Henry Cordes son Henry Cordes Jr Minna Koennecke two grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
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Minna Cordes
Henke
City
A. Koerner
Cordes
Westbraak
Braunschweig
Germany
Fredericksburg
Henry Henke
Henry Cordes Sr
Charles
Henry Evers
Minna
Fred Koennecke
Henry Cordes Jr
Henry Cordes
Obituary for John Schaefer of New Braunfels Texas
John Schaefer aged 74 years died at his home in New Braunfels Texas on October 30. Born July 20 1851 in New Braunfels he lived there all his life. He was survived by his wife a son Walter of Fredericksburg three grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Interment occurred November 1, with Rev Morchineveg and the Sons of Herman conducting services.
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John Schaefer
Walter Schaefer
Our City
New Braunfels
Texas
Schaefer
Walter
Fredericksburg
Morchineveg
Herman
Moody man Mr August Holly visits relatives in Fredericksburg
Mr August Holly of Moody Texas visited his relatives at Fredericksburg for several days last week.
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August Holly
Moody, Texas
Fredericksburg
Local visit ties families across town
Misses Ena Haster and Ruth Rice and Messrs Hilmar Salge and Arthur Barth spent Saturday and Sunday with Misses Puera and Aelfy Frang in a social gathering that showcased neighborly hospitality.
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Ena Haster
Ruth Rice
Messrs
Hilmar Salge
Arthur Barth
Puera
Aelfy Frang
Mr Otto Stein and Family Visit Gil lespie County
Mr Otto Stein and family of Bandera were visitors in Gillespie County during the early part of the week.
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Otto Stein
Bandera
Gillespie County
Arthur Ressmann Visits Relatives in Fredericksburg
Arthur Ressmann spent a short time with relatives in Fredericksburg this week. He was accompanied by family members and plans to return home shortly.
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Arthur Ressmann
Fredericksburg
St Edward's Student Arthur Stehling Visits Fredericksburg
Mr. Arthur Stehling, a student at St. Edward's College in Austin, was among the visitors in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stehling
St. Edward’s College At
Austin
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Knopp Returns to Fredericksburg from San Antonio
Mrs. John Knopp, after a stay in San Antonio, has returned to her home in Fredericksburg. The movement marks a routine personal travel note without further details or events.
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John Knopp
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
John B Kroger Seeks Residence in Fredericksburg
Mr John B Kroger of Baton Rouge Louisiana is currently staying in Fredericksburg with plans unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Kroger
Baton Rouge, la
Fredericksburg
Richard Braccutigam Visits Jewett Relative This Week
Mr. Richard Braccutigam of Jewett Texas visited local relatives during the early part of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Braccutigam
Jewett, Texas
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J. S. Roehm
Alfred Thiele
Henry Thiele
Felix
Erich Brandes
Rarndchildren
Mary Loehte
Bertha Hopf
Carl Barth
Itz
Felix W. Maier
Robert Voigt
Albert Wiedenfeld
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Strieglwa
A.P.C
Petsch
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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