Gillespie County Assessments Show Shifts In Livestock And Property
The Gillespie County assessment roll reveals declines in horse and mule values, fewer cattle but higher total value, and a sizable rise in sheep from 86 345 to 102 700 head along with substantial gains in goats. Hog values more than double while wagons autos stores merchandise and equipment show notable totals. Land and improvements plus utilities and lines contribute to a combined valuation. thanks are given to Tax Collector W E Knoche and Mr Wm Petmecky for the data.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg and Northern Railway
W. E. Knoche
Wm Petmecky
Kitmainess
Sultemeier Beyer Wedding at Zions Lutheran Church
A pretty church wedding solemnized at Zions Lutheran Church Wednesday joined Miss Annie Sultemeier and Mr. Max Beyer in marriage with Rev. Bracher officiating. Flora Braeher at organ, with SulteMeier siblings and Beyer/Ahrens relatives as attendants. The couple to reside in Fredericksburg after a home reception.
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Zions Lutheran Church
Annie Sultemeier
Adolf Sultemeier
Sandy
Max Beyer
Charles Beyer
Bracher
Flora Braeher
Lily
Louise Sultemeier
Messrs
Elgin Beyer
Erwin Ahrens
Hayden’s Ranch Sold in Gillespie County to E H Riley
Sord E H Riley returns from a New York trip with private purchase of Hayden’s Ranch. The eight section property ranks as the county’s fourth largest ranch and features extensive farming tracts and good grazing land.
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E. H. Riley
New York
Hayden
Gillespie County
Wahl son fractures arm bone in mishap
Raymond Wahl, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Wahl, suffered a fractured arm bone. Mr and Mrs Fernando Meckel of San Antonio spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Meckel at Fredericksburg.
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Raymond
Herbert Wahl
Fernando Meckel
San Antonio
Mrs
Walter Meckel
Fredericksburg
Saengerfest Celebrated in Fredericksburg with 500 Singers
Fredericksburg hosts the Saengerfest this weekend with more than 500 singers and guests. Concordia and Edelweiss join Fredericksburg societies from San Antonio to Barbarossa to carry out the program. The Fredericksburg Concert Band plays at the Hotel Nimitz reception and parade, while the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra provides music for Saturday night and Sunday matinee concerts.
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Fredericksburg
Concordia and
Edelweiss
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Comfort
Cibolo
Isoerne
Seguin
Clear Spring
October Tax Collections Highlight County Revenue
Tax Collector Walter E. Knoche reports October tax receipts totaling a strong sum for the county. The year’s assessed valuation stands at 5 976 550.00 dollars, with a state rate of 0.68, county rate 0.60, and road bond rate 0.56. Poll taxes total 3868 at 1.75 each, adding about 6 769.00, while various independent districts set local rates. Knoche will visit rural precincts next week to collect taxes before auto licenses issue in 1930 December.
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Walter E. Knoche
Fredericksburg
Harper Independent
Willow Independent
Cain City
Knoche
Harper
Willow
Pollows
Rocky Hill
Palo Alto
Pilot Knob
Grapetown
Cherry
Tt Springs
Honey Creek
Stonewall
Hayden
Wrede
Wolf Creek
Cherry Mountain
Eckert
Klein Branch
Pocket
Flat Rock
Klein Frankreich
Petersburg
Morris Ranch
Pioneer Settler Gottfried Schellhase Dies in Comfort
Comfort Texas obituary notes death of Gottfried Schellhase age 100 died at home after illness. Born January 13 1850 in Magdeburg Germany he came to Texas in 1854 landing at Indianola then Cypress Creek farmed on Comfort area. Survived by widow ten children seven living two sons Emil and Walter and five daughters. Also brother Ernat Schellhase of Comfort.
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Gottfried Schellhase
Comfort
Mr. Schellhase
Magdeburg
Germany
Texas
Indianola
New Braunfeld
Cypress Creek
Otto
Schellhase
Anna Voigt
Anna Ronn
Otto Sehellhase
Bruno Schwethelm
Kerrville
Charles Meyer
Henry Seidensticker
Frank Spenrath
Supreme Court Advances Fredericksburg Incorporation Case
The Texas Supreme Court has moved the State ex rel versus Joe Stein et al case to Section B of the Commission of Appeals. It concerns Fredericksburg incorporation in Gillespie County. Lower courts upheld the election. the court granted a writ of error and will decide if omitted city blocks and resident voices would have changed the result.
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court
Commission of Appeals
Fredericksburg
State
Joe Stein
Gillespie County
San Antonio Court of Civil Appeals
S. A. Express
Funeral services for Mrs Otto Wahrmund in San Antonio
Mrs. Otto Wahrmund 72 died at 1209 Broadway San Antonio Thursday morning. The Rev William T Capers bishop of the Episcopal diocese of West Texas led the rites Friday afternoon. Born Sophia Nimitz in Fredericksburg she was widow of Otto Wahrmund a former legislator and business man. survivors include four daughters three sons a sister and a brother.
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Otto Wahrmund
Broadway
San Antonio
At. Rey
William T. Capers
Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
Wahrmund
Sophia Nimitz
Fredericksburg
City Water Board
Lee Mason
Kerrville
William Nimitz
S. A. Express
Rev K Konzack Celebrates 25 Years as Minister
Rev. K Konzack marked 25 years in the ministry at a surprise service for the Evangelical congregation of Fredricksburg. Attended by West Texas District ministers, Rev. R Becker presided and Rev. M Heinrich gave the address. The ceremony featured choirs, a solo by Mrs. K Konzack, and a clock gift plus a congregational monetary gift.
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K. Konzack
Evangelical Congregation
Fredericksburg
Konzack
West Texas
R. Becker
Doss
Fredericksburg Park acquires twenty tourist cottages
The Fredericksburg Park and Golf Association closed a deal with the H. Kuenemann estate to buy twenty tourist cottages for 7200 dollars. The park, run by local Fredericksburg businessmen, operates as a Texas corporation with 7685 dollars paid-in capital and a park property valued over 20000 dollars. Net earnings are reinvested in improvements for travelers and residents of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
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Fredericksburg Park and Golf Association
H. Kuenemann
Fredericksburg Park Association
Fredericksburg
Texas
Gillespie County
Local figures attend State Fair and New Braunfels hotel opening
Messrs. Eugene and Hugo Sattler and Emil F. Lange returned from Dallas where they visited the State Fair and the big rodeo. H. A. Ries, F. M. Schuduard and R. L. Kott attended the opening of the new Travelers Hotel in New Braunfels last Saturday. Messrs. Louis Kott, Ben Holly Edgar and Arno Ahrens and Walter Rischner returned from Dallas, where they attended the State's Fair.
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Messrs
Eugene and
Hugo Sattler
Emil F. Lange
Dallas
H. A. Ries
F. M. Schuduard
R. L. Kott
Travelers Hotel
New Braunfels
Louis Kott
Ben Holly Edgar
Arno Ahrens
Walter Rischner
Mr E E Vaught Visits Relatives Near Fredericksburg
Mr E E Vaught of Goose Greek spent a week visiting relatives and friends near Fredericksburg.
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E. E. Vaught
Fredericksburg
Ladies of the M. E. South to host supper
The Ladies of the M. E. South announce a supper on November ith to raise funds. Proceeds benefit church activities and community programs.
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M. E. South
Local Movers and Attendees Reported in Texas Notices
Mr. Eugene Heep and his family moved from Del Rio to Stonewall to establish a future home. Rev. G. C. Brannies returned from a protracted meeting in Fashing, Texas. J. R. Kellersberger of Marble Falls served as a delegate to the Hermans Son Meeting at Fredericksburg.
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Eugene Heep
del Rio
Stonewall
G. C. Brannies
Fashing
Texas
J. R. Kellersberger
Marble Falls
Hermans Son
Fredericksburg
Reeh and Stehling Tie The Knot At St Marys Church
Miss Cora Reeh daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Reeh and Mr Alton Stehling son of Mr and Mrs Adam Stehling were united in marriage Tuesday morning at 8 oclock at St Marys Church. Attendants included Misses Emma Stehling Estella Reeh and Messrs Werner Klein and Bruno Knopp. The couple left for a honeymoon trip to Houston and Galveston and will reside on a Petersburg ranch.
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Cora Reeh
Edwin Reeh
Alton Stehling
Adam Stehling
St. Mary’s Church
Heckmann
Emma Stehling
Estella Reeh
Werner Klein
Bruno Knopp
Houston
Galveston
Petersburg
Mrs Adolf Kramer Visits Relatives in San Antonio
Mrs Adolf Kramer is visiting relatives in San Antonio. The brief notes her travel as she stays with family members during the visit and plans to return home soon.
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Adolf Kramer
San Antonio
Edward Fritz Buys Former Louis Schaefer Place
Edward Fritz purchased the former Louis Schaefer property, acquiring the site and taking ownership of the landmark residence. The transfer confirms Fritz as new owner of the property previously held by Louis Schaefer.
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Edward Fritz
Louis Schaefer
Felix Maier Attends Frigida Dealers Convention in San Antonio
Felix Maier, a local Frigida ire dealer, attended the dealers convention held in San Antonio. The event gathered regional distributors to discuss new models and sales targets for the upcoming quarter.
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Felix Maier
San Antonio
Cotton bale totals for Texas and local October report
Mr. Max Wahrmund reports local cotton up to October 1 totaling 1045 bales, down from 4092 last year. Statewide ginnings show 2,130,065 bales this year versus 2,430,885 last year.
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Max Wahrmund
Texas
Sheriff Impersonation Scandal in Fredericksburg
A linoleum peddler visited a county area near Fredericksburg and was challenged by Alfred, the Sheriff, who claimed authority and demanded payment after inquiring about a license. The magistrate fined the peddler $33 before releasing him.
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Klaerner
Fredericksburg
Alfred
Accident Injures Herman Behr at Fredericksburg Ranch
Herman Behr sustained a fractured jaw and the loss of several teeth after colliding with a telephone wire while on horseback at the Eddie Kramer ranch near Fredericksburg. He was trying to head off a cow that had strayed from the herd.
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Herman Behr
Eddie Kramer
Fredericksburg
Mr. Behr
Trades Day in Fredricksburg Sets November 18
Preparations for another Trades Day in Fredricksburg on November 18 include four Jersey heifers to be given away by local merchants. The heifers were bought last Friday by C J Dooley W J Schroeder Alex Henke and John Metzger from Medina County’s best herd as the owner sells his ranch. Interested parties may contact the named committee members for more details.
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Fredericksburg
Messrs. C .J. Dooley
W. J. Schroeder
Alex Henke
John Metzger
Medina County
Petersburg Man Dies From Personal Safety Related Wound
Joseph Jung of Petersburg died from a self inflicted wound at his home shortly after noon Sunday. The body was found near a tree with a gun nearby. He was born February 28 1878 in Gillespie County and was 50 years 7 months 15 days old. Survivors include three sisters Mrs Grona Kerrville Mrs S Paul Houston and Mrs Ad Juenke Harper and two brothers Charles and William. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev Radetaky.
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Joseph Jung
Petersburg
Gillespie County
William
Thekla
Helen
Lavona
Peter
Henry
Max Grona
Kerrville
S. Paul
Houston
Ad. Juenke
Harper
Charles
Radetaky
Chester Kramer Dies at Age Two in Harper Home
Chester, two, son of Mr and Mrs Kramer, died at the family residence in Harper on Sunday October 13. Funeral services were held at the Harper Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, several brothers and sisters, and many other relatives.
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Chester
Kramer
Harper
Harper Catholic Church
Men’s Choir to mark 86th anniversary with song program
The Men’s Choir of the Methodist Episcopal Church will present a song program at the M E Church Sunday night October 7 to celebrate the 86th anniversary of the organization.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E
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County Assessments
Sultemeier - Beyer
Collectors Report
Guerry Strong
Striegler Bldg
Petsch
Torne
Boerne
Llano
Reeh - Stehling
Yugo A. Walter
Chester Kramer
Alex E. Jung
Alf. Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
R. G. Striegler
Mgr
Insurance
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