First September Bride at Cherry Mountain Church
Miss Olga Ahrens became the first September bride of the year when she wed Otto Grinke at Cherry Mountain church. Rev. Hoefer officiated as relatives and friends filled the quaint venue. Attendants included Gertrude Dearing Oscar Ahrens Elise Helmar and Bruno Eckhardt. A reception and dinner for over forty guests followed at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Grinke
Cherry Mountain
Olga Ahrens
Hoefer
Gertrude Dearing
Oscar Ahrens
Elise Helmar
Bruno Eckhardt
Farewell Party Honors Prof J M Dubray at Klaerner's Grove
Last Saturday about 50 students and ex-students of St An thony's Business College celebrated their instructor Prof J M Dubray with a farewell party at Klaerner's Grove. A traveling bar was presented as thanks and an ex student association formed with Felix G Stehling as president and others in office. News items note local visits, farm bureau touring, and upcoming community events including a Meusebach Creek School House picnic with entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Business College
J. M. Dubray
Klaerner’s Grove
Dubray
St. Anthony’s College
Felix G. Stehling
Frank Nimitz
Jacob Knopp
Hy. Langerhans
Gillespie County Exhibits Set for State Fair
After a Chamber of Commerce meeting Gillespie County farm centers began preparations for a colorful display at the State Fair in Dallas later in October. The aim is to surpass past exhibits with prize winning agricultural products from our Country Fair plus additional items. Albert Koennecke organized funds, with Ben Riley Chris Mathiesen and County Agent Miller selecting the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce
Gilleslespie
Dallas
Gillespie County
Albert Koennecke
Ben Riley
Chris Mathiesen
Miller
Eternal Bonds United Miss Besier and Walter Jenschke
The wedding of Miss Ella Besier and Mr. Walter W. Jenschke took place at St. Marys Church with the Very Rev. Father H. Gerlach officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Besier, wore summer blossoms and guests from the St Rosa society attended. A reception and wedding dinner for over one hundred guests followed at the bride’s parents on Burnett road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Ella Besier
Jos. Besier
Walter W. Jensehke
Angelius Jenschke
St. Rosa Society
H. Gerlach
Burnett Road
Local Visit by Mr Ad Henke Framed in City Notes
Mr Ad. Henke is visiting relatives in this city, a brief social note reflecting community connections and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Henke
Local Visitors and Residents Arrive and Depart
Mr Walter Holmig joins Alf Golds store. Miss Eugenia Braden visits from Kansas City. Mr D E Coll of San Antonio attends business in town last Monday. Mrs Fritz Spencer of San Antonio visits. Mrs Harry Priess hosts guests as Miss Tillie Durst departs for Austin for new job. Miss Ellie Arbelger heads to Menard to visit friends. Local families Ed Fischer Gilbert Fischer Erwin Rausch John Jordan Lina Jordan Meta Juenke and Harry Zenner host and visit with San Antonio relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Spencer
San Antonio
Harry Priess
City
Ed. Fischer
Gilbert Fischer
Erwin Rausch
John Jordan
Lina Jordan
Meta Juenke
Harry Zenner
Peter Zenner
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Actions and Proposals
The Gillespie County Chamber of Commerce discussed funding for a home demonstration agent at 1200, Bear Mountain railroad talks prompting a September 7 mass meeting, a 540 subscription for the Bear Mountain line, and 429 for a Gillespie County Farm display to Dallas. It postponed the Highway Convention, planned a State Highway Commission date inquiry, accepted F R Senor’s resignation, and hired Max Wahrmund as secretary until December 1 with the position declared vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Kallenberg
County Commissioners Court
Gillespie County
Messrs Winkler
Otto Navel
Bear Mountain
Court House
Harper - Fredericksburg
Dallas
D. E. Colb
State Highway Commission
Mr. Colb
F. R. Senor
Chamber of Commerce
Senor
Commissioner’s Court
Max Wahrmund
Miss Mathilda Gliddon Returns From Tour Abroad
Miss Mathilda Gliddon has returned from an extensive tour visiting Germany England and Canada. She traveled to European and North American cities, meeting officials and observing cultural sites during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilda Gliddon
Germany
England
Canada
New Braunfels visitors brief city visit this week
Messrs Richard Ludwig Jr and Stremel of New Braunfels visited relatives and friends in this city during the early part of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Richard Ludwig Jr and
Stremel
New Braunfels
Rain floods Willow Creek report from Eckert and Willow City
Mr. Chas Kneese reports a heavy rain on Monday. Willow Creek rose to its highest level in years, affecting Eckert and nearby Willow City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kneese
Eckert
Willow City
Willow Creek
Deliveries Reported by Li Kott & Co
Li Kott and Company list deliveries including a Ford Touring Car to Alex Durst and to Kk Winkelmann. A Ford Runabout is sent to Alb Kordzik. Robt Klinvelhoefer receives a Four Door Sedan. Willie Kothe and Louis Klinsiek receive a Fordson Farm Tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li. Kott & Co
Alex Durst
Kk. Winkelmann
Otto Ketron
Chas. Lehmann, Jr
Alb
Kordzik
Robt. Klinvelhoefer
Willie Kothe
Louis Klinsiek
Mason Gillespie County Teachers Institute Opens
The Mason Gillespie County Teachers Institute opened Monday at 10 in the High School Building with about one hundred teachers present. Dr J J Weber of the University of Texas delivered the keynote on the meaning of Education and will lecture twice daily on key topics. Supts C W Feuge and P A Bennet. leaders Miss Flora Eckert and Jessie Roark. Miss Minnie Walker. Alfred Heimann. L B Dumas. B L Enderle. Mrs Campbell and Mr Short of A M College will speak through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason-Gillespie County Teachers Institute
F. R. Senor
Judge Brooks
Mason
J. J. Weber
University of Texas
Weber
C. Clarke
State Department of Education
C. W. Feuge
P. A. Bennet
Flora Eckert
Jessie Roark
Minnie Walker
Alfred Heimann
L. B. Dumas
B. L. Enderle
Miller
Short
Campbell
Cattle Purchases and Visits by San Antonio Party
Messrs Cage Johnson and Earl Every of San Antonio visited Wednesday morning inquiring for cattle. Cage Johnson bought cattle from the Jeffery Ranch and leased the ranch in Mason and Kimble Counties. Miss Emmie Luckenbach returned home to Menard after several weeks with Miss Ellie Arhelger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Cage Johnson
Earl Every
San Antonio
Cage
Jeffery
Mason and
Kimble
Emmie Luckenbach
Menard
Ellie Arhelger
Zenner and Hahn Families Spend Weekend in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs E C Zenner and their young son join Mrs FE Hahn and her children for a weekend visit in San Antonio.
Hahn Guests Visit. Local Baseball Clash Noted
Mr and Mrs Hilmar Hahn of San Antonio visited relatives in the city over Sunday and Monday. L Kott Co defeated the Second Nine 14 to 8 at Klaerner's picnic grounds with Kott's Garage battery Witzfeld Pfeil and Molbere. Second Nine batteries Lang Sehneider and Hohmann. In the afternoon the Second Nine forfeited in the 6th inning with Kott's Molberg Hitzfeld and Jung bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmar Hahn
San Antonio
L. Kott & Co
Sam
Klaerner’s
Kott
Witzfeld
Pfeil and
Molbere
Lang
Sehneider
Hohmann
Kott’s
Molberg
Hitzfeld
Jung
Zeseh
Woman shoots wild cat on Henke ranch after animal raids
Mrs. Chris Staats of the R. Henke ranch near town heard a pit squealing and, finding no family at home, borrowed a Winchester. She tracked the source to a giant wild cat killing a pig and shot the marauder. Reports say turkeys and chickens had been disappearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Staats
R. Henke
Quiet Parsonage Wedding at St Marys Church
Simple and impressive ceremony at the parsonage of St Marys Church on Monday morning at 10 oclock. Miss Edna Crenvelge of Doss married Mr Ed mund Hahn with Miss Mund and Mr Oscar Crenwelge as attendants. Squaw Creek will be the couple future home. Also note Mrs K Konzak recovering from typhoid fever and other local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
H. Gehrlach
Edna Crenvelge of
Doss
Edmund Hahn
Miss Mund
Oscar Crenwelge
Squaw Creek
Local visits from San Antonio and Mason residents
Miss Julia Knopp of the P. and S. Hospital in San Antonio visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Knopp. Miss Emmie Weidenfeller of San Antonio visits her parents. Miss Ella Remmler of Fredericksburg visits New Braunfels. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zesch of Mason visit Mr. Alfred Klaerner's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Knopp
The
P. and S. Hospital
San Antonio
Mrs
Ed. Knopp
Ella Remmler
Fredericksburg
New Braunfels
Robert Zesch
Mason
Alfred Klaerner
Esther Grona Visits Friends in City From San Antonio
Miss Esther Grona of San Antonio is visiting friends and relatives in this city, staying with local acquaintances and enjoying a brief stay. She plans to return home after her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Grona
San Antonio
Miss Perpetua Blanchard
Mr F R Senor Leaves for Del Rio to Take New Position
Mr F R Senor departed last Wednesday for Del Rio where he has accepted a new job. The move marks a shift in his professional career as he joins a local firm there for unspecified duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Senor
del Rio
Fredericksburg Arbeiter Verein Adjoints Two New Members
At the last regular meeting of the Fredericksburg Arbeiter Verein Erwin Woerner and Arthur Ahrens were admitted as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Mass Meeting In Courthouse On Bear Mountain Railroad
The Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders call a mass meeting at the Courthouse Friday night to discuss building a railroad to Bear Mountain. A project proposes selling 50 000 tons of loose rock for building at a good margin, unlocking red granite layers and boosting home labor and merchant activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
At & O
Bear Mountain
Chamber of Commercc
Local Visitors and Appointments Across Fredericksburg Area
Mr. Arthur Stehling accepted a position at Runge Bros. Law Office in Mason. Mr. Franz Vorauer of Houston visited Ludwig Vorauer. Edmund Kraus of San Antonio visited relatives in Fredericksburg. Miss Perpetua Blanchard of San Antonio visited relatives here. Mrs. Werner Keidel hosted Needle Craft members last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stehling
Runge Bros. Law Office
Mason
Franz Vorauer
Houston
Ludwig Vorauer
Edmund Kraus
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Werner Keidel
Mr. R. E Bernhard Returns From Ala nio City Trip
Mr Bernhard completed a business trip to Ala nio City returning with no reported incidents. He is identified as a local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E Bernhard
Alanio City
Miss Elsie Metzger Visits San Antonio and Converse
Miss Elsie Metzger is spending a few weeks in the cities of San Antonio and Converse for travel and personal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Metzger
San Antonio
Converse
Local Residents and Visitors Reported in City Notes
Mr and Mrs Martin Ingenhuett and son of Comfort were guests at the Kurt Wahrmund family home. Mr and Mrs Joe Hanus Jr of New Orleans are visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Bierschwab. Mr Walter Schneider has accepted the Magnolia Gas agency formerly held by Mr Alfred Grobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ingenhuett
Comfort
Kurt Wahrmund
Joe Hanus, Jr
New Orleans
Mrs
Wm. Bierschwab
This City
Walter Schneider
Magnolia Gas
Alfred Grobe
Giants to Meet Ft Sam Houston Stars at Fair Grounds
The Giants will face a lineup of star players from Ft Sam Houston at the Fair Grounds next Sunday in a high profile exhibition. The event brings together local clubs and military team talent for a showcase game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Ft. Sam Houston
Fair Grounds
Public School Auxiliary Meeting Urgently Requested
Members urged to attend the meeting on September 14 at 4 o clock in the High School Building. Important business will be trans acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum Bros
Wahrmund
Buckhorn
Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emil Kolmeier
Louis Schmidt
Caid
G. Thomas
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
A. K. Short
A. & M. College
R. S. Miller
Meusebach Creek
Aug. Welgehausen
Anna Gold
A. Welgehausen
Mr. Johnson
Walter Holmig
Alf. Gold’s
Eugenia Braden
Karnes City
D. E. Coll of
Tillie Durst
Austin
Ellie Arbelger
Teachers Institute
Chas. Lchmidtzensky
Therese
Ella Schmidtzensky
Galveston
E. C. Zenner
FE. FE. Hahn
Wildcat
K. Konzak
Rapid Gold
Bank of Fredericksburg
Fritz Joseph
Manor
Emmie Weidenfeller of
Massmeeting
Alfred P. C. Petsch
the Loan & Abstract CO
Striegler
P. C. Petsch
Hugo A. Walter
Walters Jewelry Store
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