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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1925
Page
4
The notice highlights a farming and ranching area offering good water supply, solid schools, churches, stores, and garages. It outlines a self-contained community with essential services for residents and ranch operations.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Harper traveled to Fredericksburg last Friday to meet Mrs Frank Nixon who joined them for a several day visit. Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler and children with Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer and family went there Thursday to celebrate a mother’s Tith birthday anniversary. Also present were Rev and Mrs Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg and Mrs August Rothman of Castell.
Mr and Mrs C E Bein traveled to Fredericksburg for a business trip last Monday. Miss Nettie Casper is staying this week with her sister Mrs Archie Lennon at her home.
After several weeks with typhoid fever Mr T P Harlow returns to town. Miss Odessa Parker spent Tuesday night in Harper and rode the Kerrville mail car. Mr and Mrs L E Stockard came back Sunday. their son Luther B Stockard had throat surgery by Dr Dickson and is progressing well.
Prof and Mrs O E Cole arrived in town late last week and are greeted warmly. The note expresses pleasure in welcoming them and wishes Mr Cole success in the coming school term.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDougall and Dr. and Mrs. J B Birt with families spent two days on Devils River fishing last week. They caught enough to eat and had a nice time despite a modest fish report.
Mrs Vinning born in Jacksonville Mississippi December 12 1847 died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs W H Johnson home after several weeks illness Funeral services were held at Junction cemetery Monday afternoon conducted by Rev J E Ray She married E G Vinning in 1865 and moved to Texas in 1873. She recently came to live with her daughter
Mrs. H. T. Richardson died at the family home on North Llano, 12 miles from Junction, Saturday night and was buried in Junction cemetery Sunday. Rev. J. J. Ray of the Christian Church led the services.
Katherine Braley, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Bradley, died yesterday at the family home in Junction and will be buried in the local cemetery today. Funeral services will be at the Methodist church conducted by Rev J Wirril Davis. Death attributed to arsenic poisoning.
Harper baseball team defeated Ingram 13 to 2 last Sunday. Scarborough and B Sageser had two base hits, several players stole bases, and Archer, Wooten, and Sageser pitched with Wooten earning the win. Umpire J L Bierschwab was on the field.
Mr. Sly Fischer sustained a broken arm and a badly sprained ankle after a wind mill tower overbalanced and he fell six to seven feet last Monday while working. Citizens Auto Co. installed a hydraulic pump on Walton Whitworth’s ranch this week.
Emma Rogers entertained neighbors and friends at her home last Thursday night in honor of Mr and Mrs Lane who were moving away Friday. A large crowd attended and the late hour they adjourned shows the splendid time had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tatsch and family returned from a pleasure trip through Junction, Sonora, Eldorado, San Angelo and Me nard. Mrs. A. E. Bell becomes proprietress of the Harper Hotel. Mrs. T. C. McDougall bought Mrs. Bell’s Kerrville road residence. The deal was facilitated by Mr. C. W. Granville.
Mrs Alzada Riley and her daughters are pictured riding in a newly issued Ford touring car. The family enjoys a day out with the latest model showcasing its features and stylish design.
Mr Emery Mengus and sister Miss Jane with Mrs Jeff Coats accompanied Mrs Minnex back to Olney from Brady Monday. Mrs Minnex met her daughter Miss Addie Myrtle Minex at Fredericksburg Tuesday. She attended Christian College at Thorps Springs and will stay with her mother a few days before returning. Mr L H Harper and Mrs Mack Scarborough Jr accompanied Mrs Minnex to Fredericksburg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stevens visited Klein Branch in town on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mabry spent Sunday at Hy. Thiele's home. J. F. Wedekind and daughter Leona, D. D. Parker, Floyd Casper, B. F. Thomas and family, and Paula Fischer fished on Devil's River last Sunday. Though no fish were caught, they had a pleasant time.
Mrs. Clarence Harper, Mrs. Frank Nixon, and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Nixon traveled to Brady on Monday to meet Rev. Frank Nixon coming from Brownwood. They will attend the Baptist Association and visit relatives including Mrs. Nixon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W Adams of Cain City, during the week.
Mr and Mrs James Staats of the James River Ranch were in town Wednesday for an unspecified visit. The couple were seen at local shops and met with residents during their stop.
Young people enjoyed a lively dance at the home of Mr and Mrs Adolph Fritz last Saturday night. Guests departed as hours passed and refreshments were served to a large crowd. Mr and Mrs D L Wiley returned after accompanying Mrs Earl Sylvester to Avoca and visiting a brother in Abilene Texas.
Miss Mildred Rogers and Mr Clyde Floyd were visitors in Kerrville on Monday, enjoying local sights and hospitality during a short trip downtown.
Mr J W Coffey and his son Walter were in town Monday en route to Kerrville. Coffey said they enjoyed a splendid rain shower Sunday.
Mrs Clem Little and her children with Mrs Fritz Sageser were seen shopping in Fredericksburg on Monday indicating a routine family outing in the town.
Misses Nora and Laura Fisch er return home to Kerrville from months away. Mr. John Morris visits San Antonio to meet Mrs. Morris and their daughter Mrs. Jack Lee who has been ill. Amy Nel may join them in Harper after a stop in San Antonio. IMPROPER FEEDING CAUSES feeding troubles affect three fourths of range sheep per USDA. gradual shift to lot feeding helps, as lambs are sensitive to feed changes. A sheep feeder uses hay in the lot to ease new lambs onto feed.
Cecil Floyd spends the week at J J Rogers ranch. Anita Kneese hosts Misses Bessie Thiele Ruby and Hulda Durst Nettie Smith and Messrs Daniel Durst and Felix Thiele. Blanche and Bernice Whitewood visit Mr and Mrs A C Wendel. Jake Cosper Jr Mrs Wm Cosper Flora Scoggins and daughter Henrietta travel to Kerrville Wednesday.
Local agent Mr. W. Granville closed another land deal this week. J. Cosper sold a 320 acre farm and ranch west of Harpe to Jim Whetstone. Cosper also assumed the business property of Jim Whetstone in Kerrville as part of the transaction.
Knopp and Metzger advertise Ole Seed Rye Black Amber Maize Darso and Cow Peas with contact phone 45 000 for ordering seeds and farming supplies.
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