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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1923

Page

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Kuenemann Co celebrates move to new Main Street building

The Standard congratulates the H Kuenemann Hardware and Lumber Company as it prepares to relocate to its new Main Street building. The 40 year old Gillespie County business, now with 12 employees, marks a growth phase and an expanded service era. The new facilities are expected to boost capacity as the county develops.

H. Kuenemann Hardware and Lumber Company Main Street Kuenemann Kuenemann Company Gillespie County

Gillespie County Son Makes Good

Gillespie County resident Alb J Schmidt celebrates as his son Hilmar Schmidt passes chief yeoman exam in Norfolk Virginia. Hilmar has served six years in the U S Navy and now sails aboard the steamship Sirous bound for the West Indies, with a likely forthcoming promotion.

Gillespie County Alb. J. Schmidt Hilmar Norfolk Virg U. S. Navy Sirous West Indian Islands High Sea

Fish shipment of black bass arrives in Pedernales river

Last Saturday a shipment of black bass from the Dallas State Hatchery arrived here. Members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association took charge of the shipment and had the young fish distributed in the Pedernales River between Morris Ranch and Blumentahl.

Dallas State Hatchery Chamber of Commerce Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association Pedernales River Morris Ranch Blumentahl

Ford Dealers Convention and Local Appointments Update

Messers R L Kott Lee F Eckert and Albert Nauwald attended the Ford Dealer's convention in Kerrville last Friday. County Agent R S Miller went to the State Exposition in Austin last Tuesday. August Zineke and spouse returned from Colorado Springs vacation last Monday. L Kott Co reports deliveries of Ford Touring Cars to J J Soloman Lambert Klaerner Lyendecker Striegler and Baethge plus a Ford Tow Truck to Jacob Spaeth. Louis Weinheimer becomes salesman at Schroeder Bros Store.

Messers R. L. Kott Lee F. Eckert Mason Albert Nauwald Menard Ford Dealer’s Southwest Kerrville R. S. Miller Austin August Zineke Colorado Springs L. Kott & Co J. J. Soloman W. Lambert Alf Klaerner John Lyendecker R. G. Striegler Aue Baethge Jacob Spaeth

Eternal Bonds at San Antonio Nuptials for Priess and McFarland

Miss Bertha Priess and Mr. H. H. McFarland were married at the Evangelical Friedens Kirche in San Antonio. Rev J O Polster officiated at 7:30 AM. The bride wore navy blue poiret twill and carried bridal roses with lilies of the valley and an orchid. Post wedding showers were hosted by the groom’s daughters and Mrs Spencer. The couple plan a Chicago honeymoon and will reside in Fredericksburg after returning in November.

Friedens-Kirche San Antonio J. O. Polster Bertha Priess Dina Priess H. H. McFarland Boerne Spencer

Hill Country Poultry Show set for December 8 9

County officials and board members promote the 2nd Annual Hill Country Poultry Exhibition with purebred breeders entering for trophies cash prizes and champion ribbons. No entrance fees for club exhibits. plus social news of births visits and gatherings in Kerr County and San Antonio area.

Major Petsch Seeks Unexpired District Representative Term

Major Petsch of Fredericksburg announces his candidacy for the district's unexpired representative term. Born in Gillespie County in 1885 he practiced law since 1911 and has held community leadership roles including Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce president and director. A veteran of World War I he commands a local unit, is a 99 degree Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner, and advocates road improvements, public service, and lawfulness. He opposes the Ku Klux Klan and remains a Democrat open to Republican ideas.

Major Petsch Gillespie County Llano Blanco Kendall Texas State Normal San Marcos University of Texas Fredericksburg Tie Magle Cam Hill Country

Llano telegraph office to be run by Elsie Schonewolf

Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Max Schonewolf took their daughter Miss Elsie to Llano where she will manage the Llano Telegraph office during the regular operator s vacation. Also noted is the Gebirgs Saegerfest at Klaerner s Opera House October 1 and 7 and that Mr W J Schroeder returned from a business trip to the Alamo City last Tuesday.

Max Schonewolf Miss Elsie Llano Klaerner’s Opera House W. J. Schroeder Alamo City

Fredericksburg Club Reorganized At October 3 Meeting

The Fredericksburg Boys and Girls Agricultural Club reorganized on Wednesday October 3 with officers elected President Alonzo Evers Vice-President Gilbert Kaderli Secretary Bertha Mogford and Sergeant at Arms H Petmecky. Regular meetings are on the first Monday each month in Fredericksburg High School auditorium.

Fredericksburg

Nathalia Merz and Edwin Lindig Wed in Albert

The wedding occurred last Sunday morning at the Evang Lutheran Church in Albert with Reverend Paul Leon hard officiating. Attendants were Lydia Lindig and the bride’s brother. After the ceremony, guests dined at the Merz home and the couple will reside in Albert.

Nathalia Merz Edwin Lindig Evang Luth Albert Paul Leonhard Lydia Lindig Robert Merz

Junction Fire Damages Put At Over Fifteen Thousand

A Monday night blaze in Junction caused losses estimated above 15000 dollars. The fire started in a bakery flue in a wooden structure and spread to a large garage storage room and an electrical shop, all burned to the ground though many fixtures were saved in outbuildings. The Junction State Bank and a jewelry store suffered heavy damage with the bank building insured. Mason News.

Junction Junction State Bank Mason News

Remodels Progress in Gold Building Offices

Mr. Jac Gold renovates several rooms in the Gold Building and plans to have Dr. J F E Peden move his practice into the refurbished space after completion.

Jac. Gold J. FE. Peden

Local Residents Relocate After Texas Tour

Messrs Felix Heep Walter Hahne and Benno Bang returned from a visit to New Braunfels San Antonio and Austin. Mr F W Fehrenbach's family moved from Llano to this city.

Messrs Felix Heep Walter Hahne Benno Bang New Braunfels San Antono Austin F. W. Fehrenbach Llano

Hill Country Singer Convention Opens At Klaerner Opera House

The 36th Hill Country song festival opens today with a grand concert at Klaerner Opera House. Singing societies from New Braunfels Schumannsville Seguin Salitrillo Comfort and Uhland will take part. Karl Klaerner conducts mass chorus and orchestra. Herm Usener delivers welcome. A gala Sunday night program and Bear Mountain outing are planned along with an opening day parade.

Hill Country Klaerner Opera House New Braunfels Schumannsville Seguin Salitrillo Comfort and Uhland Herm. Usener Bear Mountain

Diphtheria Claims Six Year Old Child in Cave Creek

The six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Barsch died of diphtheria last Wednesday night. She was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in Cave Creek cemetery with Rev. Flachmeier officiating. Also noted are local social items including a Portable Homelite Electric Light display at Moellering's Hall and various motor vehicle deliveries, plus two brief notes on a death verdict and an insane asylum case.

Chas Barsch Cave Creek Rev. Flachmeier Moellering’s F. W. Maier

Bierschwales Headed to Austin for State Exposition

Mr and Mrs Wm Bierschwale departed for Austin to visit relatives and attend the State exposition, aiming to enjoy the event and see family along the way.

Wm. Bierschwale Austin

Mission festival guest travels with pastors before return

Rev K Konsak attended the Missionsfest at Buckholts in the latter part of last week. On the way home he was accompanied by Rev William Flierl and wife, who will visit several days in the area.

Rev K. Konsak Buckholts Wm. Flierl Fredericksburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Kuenemann Co Louis Weinheimer Schroeder Bros Mrs. McFarland Chicago Cock and Cockerel Mrs. Eddy Foy W. A. White Kerr Co Kurt Wahrmund Frank Seffelt Alf Seffelt Frank Ramsdorf Jacob Gold Alfred P. C. Petsch Karl Klaerner Fritz Ersch Edw. Tate White Line Ad. Bauer L. G. Guidry Fster Reichenau Edwin Jung A. J. Petmecky Henry the Loan & Abstract CO G. Striegler P. C. Petsch Hugo A. Walter Walters Jewelry Store
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