Local and Personal News Recap From Fredericksburg
Mrs. F Stein returns from Austin where Oscar was seriously ill but improving. Miss Edna Stein Elsa Jordan and Helen Schmidt plus Ruby Stein return from San Antonio civil service exams. Klaerner families attend Eddie Klaerner funeral in El Paso. Arthur Kaderli returns from South Dakota to Tivydale area. Louis Kott Co imports Ford trucks. one bought by Mr. Riley. Douglas Grant accompanied Henry Koch’s body from Camp Mabry. Danz Eckert purchase cattle from Grote and Lehmann, Lehmann gifted a hat. Oil drilling at Becker place near Pedernales shows no oil yet, but hopes high. Mrs. Win Priester visits San Antonio. Temple D Smith in New York awaiting return. Harry Heyland assists Mason druggists. Alex Maier in Llano. Robinson & Freemann Willow City dissolves. Robinson continues business. Kerrville road work improves with rainfall. county proceeds with repairs. Olga Hilker Amanda Henke Olga Grona return from San Antonio.
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F. Stein
Austin
Oscar
Edna Stein
Elsa Jordan
Helen Schmidt
San Antonio
Ruby Stein
Messrs
Hilmar Klaerner
Walter Klaerner
Eddie K
Louis Kott & Co
Ford
Er. H. Riley
Douglas Grant
Camp Mabry
Henry Koch
Danz & Ecker
Win. Priester
Temple D. Smith
Bank of
Fredericksburg
New York
Smith
Harry Heyland
Central Drug Co
Mason
Heyland
Alex Maier
Llano
Robinson & Freemann
Willow City
Robinson
Kerrville
Live Oak
Olga Hilker
Amanda Henke
Olga Grona
Red Cross seeks nurses amid influenza outbreak in five states
American Red Cross urges mobilization of all nursing resources as influenza spreads across Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas. Women and men with nursing ability are called to contact Mrs Victor Keidel and George W Simmons to join volunteers in hospitals and cantonments. Officer elections postponed to cooperate with health authorities and avoid gatherings.
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Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Lydia Anderson
Victor Keidel
Red Cross Nursing Committee
George W. Simmons
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Victor “ Kerdel
Chatman
Southwestern Division
Rev Vetter Will Remain At Fredericksburg Church
The Rev AR Vetter, pastor of the M E Church South of Fredericksburg, is returned for another two year term by the bishop after urgent petitions. The decision meets strong support from his congregation and friends in the city. It ends with a tiresome slogan about Gates half-sole tires.
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Vetter
AR. Vetter
M.eo
Fredericksburg
Red seed oats offered by E H Riley
Advertisement notes recleaned red seed oats available in any quantity from E H Riley, inviting buyers to contact for purchase.
Auto Accessories at The Cain City Garage
Full line of auto accessories including Michelin tires and tubes available at Att The Cain City Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain City
Scholarship refund and shorthand class offer in San Antonio
A short notice advertises a government accepted easy Pitman shorthand course with a learnable month and free typewriting. It claims a scholarship and $5 proof of enrollment, hosted by Jig Gitts, Shorthand Specialist, Hicks Building, San Antonio, Texas.
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Jiggitts
Hicks Bldg
San Antonio
Texas
Auction Notice for Stud Animal Auctions at Maier & Son
Fine Jersey bull and thoroughbred Poland China boar offered at Stud. For terms and particulars call R. Maier & Son's Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
R. Maier & Son’s Corner
Health and Sanitation Committee flu measures updated
Gillespie County Health and Sanitation Committee reports 175 to 200 influenza cases remain active with no new surge. Schools stay closed and public gatherings restricted as guidelines urge disinfection, home isolation, and careful funeral practices to prevent spread. Aug Zincke elected to committee. next meeting set for Oct 24, 1918. A cotton gin fire caused about 30 dollars of damage. origin unknown but blamed on the blower area. Fredericksburg mourns Henry Koch, 21, who died of pneumonia at Camp Mabry. funeral conducted in Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Keidel
Gillespie County
Aug. Zincke
Pfeil Bros
Louis Langehennig
The Nation Calls For Nurses To Meet War Needs
The Nation asks for nurses to serve in Army Navy and training camps. By January 1st 1935 about 35000 nurses are needed for the Army at one per 100 fighting men. Student nurses can enroll in the United States Student Nurse Reserve to release a nurse for front service. Women aged 19 to 8 may enroll or seek information from Mrs. Victor Keidel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
Victor Keidel
Liberty Bond Day Observed In Fredericksburg
Governor Hebby designated Wednesday October 16 as Liberty Bond day with all businesses closed to devote the day to the fourth liberty loan drive. A county meeting at the courthouse appointed committees to solicit bond sales and, despite past dreath, locals vow to succeed. The Standard is late due to Wednesday closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebby
Fredericksburg
Court House
Hugo Blanchard Flu Victim in Tennessee
Tiago Blanchard, son of Mr and Mrs Blanchard of Fredericksburg, died this week in Tennessee where he worked as a civilian by the government with a Spanish infuerza. He was born and raised in Fredericksburg and is survived by his parents, several brothers and sisters, and other relatives. The body will be shipped home for burial and is expected Sunday.
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Hugo Blanchard
Tiago Blanchard
Blanchard
Fredericksburg
Tennessee
Death of a traveling salesman Paul Gross in Austin
Paul Gross a well known traveling salesman for Walter Tips of Austin died at his home in the Capitol City early Tuesday from pneumonia after a short illness. He had long visited Fredericksburg, was popular among business men, and had many friends in his trade territory. Fredericksburg hardware dealers sent a telegram authorizing a suitable memorial on his grave.
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Paul Gross
Walter ‘Tips
Austin
Capitol City
Gross
Fredericksburg
Miemiohaim
Mr. Groos
Death of Karl Dietrich in Fredericksburg
Exemplary young Austrian native Karl Dietrich, 23, died Friday at Pressler's Sanitarium from pneumonia. He had worked for Louis Kott & Co in Fredericksburg, leaving many friends. Funeral Saturday from Joe Schaeeter & Son's parlors with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Karl Dietrich
Fredericksburg
Pressler
Pheumonia
Dietrich
Austria
L. Vorauer
Louis Kott & Co
Joe Schaeeter & Son
Death of Edwin Watsch at Camp Travis in 1918
Edwin Watsch died at Camp Travis on Monday night from Spanish influenza after a brief illness. He was 21 years old. Survived by his mother, two sisters, and one brother. Body shipped to Fredericksburg for burial. Funeral Thursday afternoon in Union Cemetery conducted by Rev. Holly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Tatsch
Edwin Watsch
Camp Travis
Fredericksburg
Union Cemetery
Rev
Holly
Death of Mr Arthur Wahrmund in Prederiksburg
Mr Arthur Wahrmund eldest son of Mrs Emil Wahrmund Sr died at the family home in Prederiksburg Friday morning after a five day illness from Spanish influenza which developed into pneumonia. He was 33 years 9 months 11 days old and is survived by his mother a brother Emil Wahrmund Jr and a sister Mrs A F Moursand. Funeral held Saturday at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev M Publ with Concordia and Beho singing clubs at the grave.
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Arthur Wahrmund
Emil Wahrmund
Prederiksburg
Ir. Wahrmund
Emil Wahrmund Jr
A. F. Moursand
Rev
M. ©. Publ
Holy Ghost Church
Concordia
Mr. Wahrmund
Death of Paul Heep in Fredericksburg
Paul Heep son of Mr. and Mrs. John Heep of Stonewall died at home after a short illness due to Spanish influenza. He was 71 years, 6 months and 3 days old. Funeral from Mr. Heep’s Fredericksburg residence Thursday morning with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Rev. Father Gerlach conducted the service. Family and friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Heep
John Heep
Stonewall
Thee. Heep
Fredericksburg
Father Gerlach
Junk metal ad from R. Maier and Son
Will pay 50e per 100 pounds for old iron junk at R Maier and Son's Corner up to November 1. Henry Maier. You half ae your shoes why not ye ee ENG S GARAGE.
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R. Maier & Son
Henry Maier
R. Maier & Sons
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Nimitz Hotel
Afuto
E. H. Riley
Stud
Gillespie County Council of Defense
EU Koch
Philipp Koch
M. QO
Scatts
SION
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