Jail Breakers Escape To Stay At Large
August Tatsch and Aurelio Vega remain at large after escape from jail. Sheriff Klaerner had bloodhounds from San Antonio, with Deputy James arriving at noon Friday. The Vega trail led about eleven miles before crossing the flooded Pedernales River bottom. Tatsch has not been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatsch
Aurelio Vega
Klaerner
San Antonio
James
Bexar County
Vega
Pedernales
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Thekla Kott Bride‑to‑Be
Miss Thekla Kott, soon to wed Benno Bang, was honored at a beautfully arranged Sunday afternoon shower hosted by Mesdames Joe Stein Felix Holl mig Walter Hahne Misses Paula Kott and Viola Juenke at Miss Juenke’s home. A numerous gifts miscellany was the main feature with cards and prizes awarded to Mrs. William Schneider first, Mrs. Max Braeutigam booby, and Mrs. Wm Habenicht consolation. thirty six tables, salad course, jello cake and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thekla Kott
Benno Bang
Joe Stein
Felix Hollmig
Walter Hahne
Paula Kott
Viola Juenke
Miss Juene
Regina Corona
William Schneider
Max Braeutigam
Wm. Habenicht
Travelers Cafe Undergoes Complete Remodelling in Fredericksburg
The Travelers Cafe in Fredericksburg is being enlarged for more space and many new electrical appliances are being installed to provide customers better and faster service as the business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Cafe
Fredericksburg
Birthday fete honors 90th for Mr Peter Jacobs
Last Sunday the highly esteemed Mr Peter Jacobs celebrated his 90th birthday in the presence of about two hundred friends relatives and intimate guests A barbecue was served for the occasion out of county guests Hy Jacoby Adolf Jacoby and George Cauley of Concho County joined the celebration We wish him many more happy birthdays surrounded by loved ones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jacobs
Messrs. Hy
Adolf Jacoby
George Cauley
Concho County
Obituary: Hugo W Schoenewolf of Sisterdale
The death of Hugo W Schoenewolf of Sisterdale was announced this week. He was born March 30 1865 in Lueckenbach and died aged 60 years 6 months 19 days. He married Ida Langbein on October 17 1893 and they had three children Adolf Anita and Carmen. He leaves two grandchildren his mother his mother in law three sisters four brothers and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm in Sisterdale with William Wiedenfeld presiding and the Comfort Liedertafel singing. The Standard offers condolences to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo W. Schoenewolf
Sisterdale
Schoenewolf
Lueckenbach
Ida Langbein
Adolf
San Antonio
Anita
J. Herbst
Carmen
Listerdale
Langbein
Henry Ochs
New Braunfels
Louis Pries
Alma Kott
Otto
August
Hermann
Max
Fredericksburg
August Schoenewolf
Felix
Wm. Wiedenfeld
Mesa High School yearbook officers elected for 1926
The Mesa Staff of 26 elected yearbook officers at a public school meeting. Officers include Editor-in-chief Bertha Maier, assistant editor Alonzo Evers, business manager Rosa Knopp, assistant business manager Puera Franz, art editor Minnie Schmidt, assistant art editor Irene Itz, athletic editor Marvin Hitzfeld, society editor Sylvia Ostrow, grind editor Hirtsch, stenographers Ellen Borchers and Eugene Heimann. Faculty sponsors are Miss Julia and R W Klingelhoeferr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Maier
Alonzo Evers
Rosa Knopp
Puera Franz
Minnie Schmidt
Irene Itz
Marvin Hitzfeld
Sylvia Ostrow
Grind Edi Hi
Southern Conference to Meet at Methodist Church
The Southern Conference convenes October 29 to November 1 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Bishop H. L. Smith presiding. Local congregation gears up for guest reception and a packed program across sessions including sermons, devotions, boards, pension discussions, and Home Missions activities led by Rev. A. Leifeste and Bishop Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop Smith
Ministers Aid and Mutual Aid Society
Rev. A. Leifeste
A. W. Moursand
H. E. Fischer
Wm. Makowski
G. T. C. Doerr
H. L. Smith
Fay RA L. D
A. J. Bucher
D. D
Bard of Education
A. A. Leifeste
B. E. Breihan
Blinn Memorial College
H. Lester Smith
Luther FE. Lovejoy
J. B. Hingeley
M. E. Church South
John Hierholzer
W. F. Mueller
A. Bilcox
Weslevan Orphan’s Home
Christian Hohn
Lovefeest
Gus. Schulze
A W. Holly
Gabrielson
County Commissioners Allocate Funds and Appoint Officials
The Court apportioned 3200 dollars from the Highway Fund to precincts, appointing Aug Mund Jr as road overseer for precinct 20 A and B after Stott’s resignation. It approved a 146 dollar donation plan for Burnet road work, reviewed monthly reports, and listed balances in county funds including Highway and General funds. Annual salaries for county officers were set, with per diem for Court members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Stott
Aug. Mund, Jr
Albert Wunderlich
Burnet Road
Stahl-Mangleberger
W. R
Alb. Klett, Co
Alf. W. Crenwelge
Herman Isener
Tudee
J. T. Estill
A. D. Stahl
Dist
Alf
Klaerner
Beekmanns and visitors travel to San Antonio
Mr Max Beekmann visited his sister Miss Stella Beekmann in San Antonio on Saturday and Sunday. Ben Hong and E H Kramer made a business trip to San Antonio on Monday. Mr and Mrs August Cameron returned from a short visit in San Antonio. Last Sunday August Aberthal was surprised by many friends and relatives for his 72nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Beekmann
Miss Stella Beekmann
San Antonio
Messrs
Ben Hong
E. H. Kramer
Mrs
August Cameron
Mr. Erwin Rusche Seeks Medical Care in San Antonio
Mr. Erwin Rusche traveled to San Antonio for medical attention in the early part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Rusche
San Antonio
Ibis Sightings at Beaver Creek At Kuenemann’s Window
Last week Walter Henke shot a bird in Beaver Creek that sits as an exhibit in Kuenemann’s Hardware Store window. An apparent bird expert claims it is an Ibis from Egypt. If true, the bird would be far from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henke
Beaver Creek
Kuenemann
Egypt
Stehling Couple Visits Relatives in Texas
Mr and Mrs Alvin Stehling visited relatives in San Antonio and New Braunfels during the early part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Stehling
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Mr Herbert Heimann Spends Days In Fredericksburg Visit
Mr Herbert Heimann of San Antonio spent a few days with relatives and friends at Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Heimann
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Mr. Felix Stehling and San Charles Visit San Antonio Friends
Felix Stehling accompanied by San Charles visited friends in San Antonio on Sunday, with no further details provided about the visit or its purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Stehling
San Charles
San Antonio
Henry Becker Families Visit with Alma Knopp and Lydia Metzger
Mr. Henry Becker and family along with Misses Alma Knopp and Lydia Metzger spent Sunday with relatives in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Becker
Alma Knopp
Lydia Metzger
San Antonio
Knopp and Stehling Couple Visit Austin This Week
Mr and Mrs Louis Knopp joined Mr John Stehling and Mrs Richard Stchling on a Friday trip to Austin. The outing included social visits and local city engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Knopp
John Stehling
Richard Stchling
Austin
Wedding Bells Announce Two Local Marriages
Announcement notices report the marriages of Minnie Bell McLean daughter of Judge J H Mlean of Llano to Walter J Ligon of Vallejo California on October 11 and Esther Hannemann daughter of Rev BE A Hannemann of McGregor Texas to Arnold Wiedenfeld of Flatonia on October 14. The Ligon couple will reside in Pittsburg California and the Wiedenfelds in Flatonia Texas. The Standard joins well wishers in hoping for a long and happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bell McLean
J. H. Mclean
Llano
Walter J. Ligon
Vallejo
California
Esther Hannemann
BE. A. Hannemann
Mc Iegor
Texas
Arnold Wiedenfeld
Flatonia
Death of Gillespie County Resident Joseph Keller
Mr. Joseph Keller an old time Gillespie County resident died of heart failure. Neighbor E W Hahn found him in bed after failing to respond to calls. An inquest verdict stated he had been dead at least 24 hours. An obituary will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keller
Gillespie County
E. W. Hahn
Keller
Petmecky
Mr and Mrs Ed G Oehler Visit Fredricksburg
Mr and Mrs Ed G Oehler of San Antonio are visiting in Fredricksburg during the current trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. G. Oehler
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Tire Dealers Warn of Upcoming Price Increase
Local tire dealers were informed that another price increase on tires would take effect in the near future.
Galveston Artist Paul R. Schumann Showed at Fredericksburg
Native Galveston artist Paul R. Schumann and member of the Southern States Art League is in Fredericksburg. He has exhibited several pretty landscapes in show windows, featuring scenes from the Fredericksburg area. His work has drawn favorable comments across the South and East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Schumann
Galveston
Southern States Art League
Fredericksburg
Schumann
New School District Sustained by State Board
Common school district No 26 created by Gillespie and Kerr County boards was sustained by the state board of education last Saturday. The board upheld the prior decision of S. M. N. Marts state superintendent. Citizens from Kerr and Gillespie attended the hearing before Gov Miriam A Ferguson Comptroller H Terrell and James E Ferguson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common
Gillespie
Kerr Counties
State Board of Education
S. M. N. Marts
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kerr
Gillespie Counties
Miriam A. Ferguson
8. H. Terrell
James E. Ferguson
St Cecilia’s Club Elects Officers After Oct 16 1925 Meeting
The St Cecilia’s music club of St Mary’s School reorganized on Saturday October 16 1925. Officers elected for the year include Ida Gentemann president Sophie Jenschke vice president Margaret Blum secretary Lucille Petermann treasurer and Mathilda Keidel press reporter. The meeting adjourned after a pupil program t followed by refreshments. The club will meet first Saturday of every month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia’s Music Club
St. Mary’s School
Ida Gentemann
Sophie Jenschke
Margaret Blum
Lucille Petermann
Mathilda Keidel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hansen
Felix W. Maier
The
Mesa
Commissioners Court
Ren. S. C. Behrens
A. S. Kattner
Epworth League
A. J. Loeppert
August Aberthal
the Loan & Abstract CO
G. Striegl
AP. Co
W. H. Schaefer
Central Drug CO
H. V. Heyland
Plen
New School District
St. Cecilia’s Club
Adelsverein
Prince Solm
Count von Donnersmark
Meusebach
Baron Wedemeyer
von Dalbigh
Berg
Alustin American
Samuel E. Gideon
Sunday American
Old Country
Austin American
American
Daily
Sunday Today
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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