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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1924
Page
9
A humorous piece recalls 400 Fredericksburg residents visiting Austin for the fair and parading down Congress Avenue. The visit included multiple trips by Austin to Fredericksburg and features names such as Alfred Schmidt, Carl Mueller, Walter Long, Adam R. Johnson, J. F. Bell, and Ben Fromme. The account mentions local events, weddings, a Halloween dance, and social visits amid a bustling community page.
A fragmentary ad page notes a push to vote for the Carnival Queen in Charlotte North Carolina. It mentions cash and carry groceries, a wide heater selection, Peters Shoes guaranteed all leather, and Martin's Cattle Special Screw Worm Killer by H. C. Maier with dealer assurance.
Political notices announce candidates for Gillespie County offices. Emil Staudt seeks sheriff’s seat with a vote pledge. Alb J Schmidt and Alfred Crenwelge also run for county treasurer with appeals for support ahead of the November election.
Mr. Hermann Usener is listed as a candidate for County Judge of Gillespie County. Mr. A W Petmecky is named as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Gillespie County.
District Clerk race note: August D. Stahl is a candidate for the Gillespie District Clerk position. Local election officials confirm candidacy status and filing details for this race.
County race highlights Albert E. Klett as a candidate for Gillespie County Clerk. The report notes Klett's bid and aims to win the clerk position, detailing his candidacy and community role.
Miss Louise Schmidt a student at the State University in Austin was a weekend visitor in this city as a guest of her Krauskopf. The wedding ceremony was followed by a dinner served to relatives and close friends of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Thies were referenced as hosts.
Tax records show August M Jung running as a candidate for the office of Tax Collector in Gillespie. The filing presents Jung as a contender seeking votes and support from local voters in the upcoming election.
Ad Gerhard stands as a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 1 in Gillespie County. The filing outlines his bid for the office and aims to secure votes from county residents.
A youth figure associated with the Carnival seeks community support in a local contest. The message urges residents to cast ballots, highlighting participation and civic involvement during the event.
Mr. Hy J. Kirchhoff enters the Gillespie race for Tax Assessor. Local voters will decide his bid in the upcoming election, with Kirchhoff presenting plans for property tax administration and county revenue oversight.
County voters consider J T Estill as a candidate for Gillespie County Attorney. The notice highlights his bid and seeks support from residents in the upcoming election cycle.
R B Moore and Wm Kasper seek re election for Precinct 2 while Edw Gold and Chas Woerner announce bids for Precincts 4 in Gillespie County. Ira W Lee supports Edgar Rothmann for County Precinct 1 constable in Gillespie County.
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