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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
1
Abstracts of title offered with fire insurance. We provide long term loans on ranches of specified acreage at 7.5 percent. Located at Gold Building in Fredericksburg Texas. No commission charged.
The column lists numerous Fredericksburg residents and guests, with details of class and club gatherings, teachers’ institutes in San Antonio and Kerrville, weddings and travel plans. Mentioned are Miss Addie Smith, Miss Tillie Baumann, Miss Mathilde Maier, Miss Laura Henke, Miss Elise Lungkwitz, Miss Lilly Priess, and many others visiting from Kerrville, Boerne, San Antonio, and Echoing a recent focus on teachers institutes, and local stock and ranch notes amid spring rains and community events.
Travis Locklear suffered a painful bruise to his right leg and minor injuries after a racer knocked him down at the starting pole during the Fair. Dr. Peden treated him and ruled injuries nonpermanent. District Court session in Fredericksburg opens Monday with Civil suits on docket and several outside attorneys expected.
The younger society set held a farewell dance at KTaerner's Pavilion on Patisd ay night honoring Miss Mathilde Gliddon and Messrs Alfons Abrens and Richmond Striegler. Gliddon departs with family for San Antonio to settle, while Abrens and Striegler travel Sunday to Texas A&M College Station for study. Dancing lasted several hours with all reporting a delightful time.
A group of young people surprised Miss Minna Zenner on her birthday Saturday night. They presented many pretty gifts and offered hearty congratulations. After games, refreshments brought by the young ladies were served and enjoyed before the guests departed late, wishing her many happy returns.
Mr. 8. B. Tunnell of Johnson City and Miss Alfa F. Striegler wed at the Evangelical Church with Rev. K. Konzack officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ove J. Striegler, is well connected in Blanco and Gillespie Counties. The couple will reside at Hye where Tunnell will teach in the public school next term.
A Fredericksburg resident was fined for speeding on the Leon Springs to San Antonio road, signaling the new speed limit law in effect. The report urges travelers to heed the warning and slow down to avoid penalties.
Messrs R L Kott Herman Leifeste and Iddie Arbelger returned from San Antonio Saturday after Kott signed a new Ford year 1918 contract for the local agency. The deal covers Ford sales for the year with limited cars, prices unchanged but freight will rise about five to ten dollars per car. Arrangements promise prompt deliveries and buyers will not wait.
The treasurer shows cash on hand at $102.53 last meeting and $509.23 receipts including $356.70 from L H Krauskopf and $50.00 from Dr A B Milham. Disbursements include August salaries to Leo and Felix Blanchard and rent, kerosene, and cell gas purchases. Balance on hand after Sept 13, 1917 is $455.88. R E Jordan, Treasurer.
Kendall County Good Roads boosters join Fredericksburg workers in praising the Mount Alamo project. About twenty men in squads, with tractors, progress on the road from Kendall county line to High Hill, nearly finished and earning praise for quality. Blasting will cost hundreds in dynamite before completion, under supervision of Habenichi, Cowan and Ebers.
Gillespie County Club members presented exhibits with prizes awarded for Milo Maize and Peanuts categories. Notable winners included Nora Burrer and Edgar Weber with first places, and multiple children receiving cash prizes. Local sponsors contributed funds, and County Agent Grote plans to enroll more youth for next year’s club work. A Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meeting had about ten members, with committees deferring action and a petition proposed to double state wild animal scale appropriations.
Weekly list of unclaimed letters includes Willie Staudt Carlos Rendon Juan Sais Maria Soto Natibidad Gonzales. Call for these letters by September 92 1917 withadvertised notice to avoid transfer to Dead Letter Office in Washington DC.
Purabred Angora Bucks offered for sale at Charles Schreiner Live Oak Ranch. About 965 head described as sound, with note of high value and a humorous remark about their breath. No other buyers or terms provided.
Governor Hobby today sent four additional subjects to the Legislature. They cover: amending local school tax election procedures for independent districts. extending Madison County to include new stock law provisions. shortening filing time for actions on specific performances from ten to two years. and allowing purchasers of public free school land bought after 1907 to repurchase sections with liens and a contract, with a commission to revalue lands.
Henry Grote and A. J. Cotton County Farm Demonstration Agents visited Mason to urge securing a demonstration agent for Mason County. The Commissioners Court decided not to hire one, though the editor argues the salary pays for itself. Fredericksburg visitors Aug Offer and stockman Ad Evers were in town for the fair and business.
Value priced ladies low cut slippers offered at 98 cents each with sizes limited and stock brief. Short sale period only, check in store for complete size run and availability.
Barer-Maier Co. advertises reliable commercial printing and prompt service with contact via phone number 40. Requires business customers seeking fast turnaround and consistent quality.
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