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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
1
The fragment mentions Bal hall and an orchestra led by an unnamed conductor dated in November. Details are incomplete, but the item suggests a cultural event at a hall with an orchestra performing on a November date. Names and full context are missing.
The readable fragments describe an uncertain event dated around a notable letter or notice. Names, places, and concrete actions are unreadable, leaving only vague references to an ice related item and a date. Further context is needed to identify people or organizations involved.
The Pioneer Title and Fire Insurance Company manager A G Striedler offers title examination and loan investigation services at 411 Gold Building, Fredericksburg Texas.
Local news item highlights appointments and duties for Gillespie County official Keny J. Rahe, attendance plans of several residents at San Antonio and Kerrville, business updates on Felix Blanchard and others, funeral travels, condolences to Mr. Smith, and the opening of the Fredericksburg High School term with notable visitors and strong expectations for a successful year.
The fall term of St Marys School opened with a large attendance and earnest study. The town notes the school as a rising county institution with increasingly good prestige and a promising term ahead. Local oil interest grows as Rothmanns arrange a geologist survey, purchase a drilling outfit, and begin work near Pedernales river with K C Lestayette in charge. The first well is planned on Ernst Beckers land as efforts anticipate oil and gas developments.
For sale placing a private sale of 12 registered Durham Bulls aged two to four years. Asking price for the lot is $7500. Contact R. Maier & Son. Also an ad for Koenig's Garage promoting tire half soles as a service.
Miss Meta Boehm presents a grand piano recital at Klaerner's Opera House on Saturday September 28 with solos duets and four hand pieces. Admission 35 cents reserved 25 cents adults 15 cents children under 10 proceeds go to the local American Red Cross.
Fredericksburg Turnverein adds 21 stars to its Service Flag for members who joined the colors including Edgar Ochs Eddie Krauskopf Eugene Zenner Albert Henke Brunno Hohenberger Chester Cordes Walter Engel Felix Saenger Otto Jordan Edwin Jordan Otto Baumann Walter Moursand Hilmar Lott Walter Loudon Willie Habenieht Erwin Jordan Arthur Jordan Eddie Jordan Walter Henke Benno Bang Alwin Weinheimer. The flag now bears 44 blue stars and one gold star for Lieut Louis Jordan killed at the Front.
In compliance with a request from the State Council of Defense all automobile stores garages and filling stations will close their places of business in Fredericksburg at 7 p m each weekday except Saturday when they may remain open later but will close on Sunday all day. The action aims to save fuel and labor.
An optometrist advertises free eye examinations for Fredericksburg schoolchildren on September 16 17 and 18. Wilbur C. Treadwell offers exams at the Gold Building asserting proper glasses unlock learning, reduce headaches and improve health and behavior.
Mrs. Evans a pioneer crabapple settler is found dead on the road near her home after a trip to Fredericksburg. Coroner rules accidental death. She leaves four sons and one daughter, ages 65, with a long local notable life noted for hospitality and western nursing. Funeral held Thursday. family and community mourn. Cold pressed cotton seed cake advertised next to obituary.
Notice to creditors requesting all indebted parties to come forward and settle accounts or make satisfactory arrangements for further extension of time to meet obligations.
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