State Fair Exhibit for Gillespie County at Austin Fair
Gillespie County will feature an exhibit at the Texas State Exposition in Austin from October 4 to 9. County displays follow the Dallas State Fair scorecard with ten items including corn, cotton, oats, alfalfa, vegetables and fruits, plus marks for attractiveness. exhibits may be community or individual farm entries, encouraging regional showcase before Central Texas officials.
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Gillespie County
G. E. Ehlinger
Austin
Dallas
Central
Texas
Trout Shipment Reaches Gillespie County Streamside
The Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association received speckled trout from the Kerrville state hatchery last Saturday. Julius Lange of Lange's Mill was allotted one container of small trout. The youngsters were healthy and released at various spots along the river.
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Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association
Kerrville
Julius Lange
Lange’s Mill
Schroeders Visit San Antonio and Floresville
Mr and Mrs Wm Schroeder are traveling visitors to San Antonio and Floresville with sightseeing and social engagements noted in the civic notes column.
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Mrs. Wm. Schroeder
San Antonio
Floresville
Llano Pair Visits Fredericksburg Friday
Messrs. Raymond Treadwell and D. Schuessler of Llano were business visitors at Fredericksburg Friday.
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Messrs
Raymond Treadwell
D. Schuessler of
Llano
Fredericksburg
Notable Residents Visit and Local Operation
Mr Edmund Weinheimer of Salt Lake City is visiting relatives and friends in Fredericks burg. Mr Chas Kott underwent an operation at the local sanitarium last Tuesday.
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Edmund Weinheimer
Salt Lake City
Fredericksburg
Chas Kott
Sailor Eddy Evers Visits Fredericksburg After Corpus Christi Call
Eddy Evers, a crew member aboard a United States destroyer, visited relatives in Fredericksburg during the past week while the ship paused at Corpus Christi for a brief stay. He traveled from the destroyer to his hometown for a short reunion.
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Mr. Eddy Evers
Uncle Sam
Fredericksburg
Corpus Christi
Eddie
Wedding Bells in Lockhardt Texas for Eckert Kimbrough
The Standard reports the September 6 ceremony at St. Mary's Church Lockhardt Texas uniting Miss Catherine Kimbrough and Mr. Ewald E. Eckert. Attendants were Miss Elizabeth Zuber and Mr. Fred Fehr. The couple left for a wedding trip to Galveston and will reside in Luling Texas after returning.
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Standard
St. Mary’s Church
Lockhardt
Texas
Eugene Iber
Catherine Kimbrough
J. R. Kimbrough
Click
Ewald E. Eckert
QO. E. Eckert
Stonewall
Elizabeth Zuber
Fred ©. Fehr
Galveston
Luling
Mr. Eckert
Luling Battery Co
Fire In Sunday House Endangers Wood Structure
Wednesday morning the Fredericksburg fire department fought a blaze at the Sunday home of Mr. Christian Leyendecker in the upper town. Fire Marshal Krauskopf reports the origin from ashes and coal or matches, and quick action by Mr. Kammlah with a chemical truck averted a total loss.
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Christian Leyendecker
Fredericksburg
Krauskopf
Kammlah
August Molzberger Dies in Luckenbach Texas
August Molzberger of Luckenbach Texas died at his son in law William Franz home in Gold Texas on Tuesday afternoon. He was laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery at Cave Creek with Rev W Flachmeier officiating at the home and grave. A full obituary is promised in a future issue. 600- Mrs Emil Koch underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday morning. Sunday Mrs Sam Krueger and son Edo and Mr and Mrs Edo Schlaudt of San Antonio visited Fredericks Tuesday. Jimmie Moritz, visiting Fredericksburg, left for San Francisco to join the battleship Tennessee. he is a crew member.
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August Molzberger
Luckenbach
Texas
William Franz
Gold
Cave Creek
W. Flachmeier
Sam Krueger
Edo
Edo Schlaudt
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Jimmie Moritz
San Francisco
Tennessee
Mr. Moritz
Lange 48th Anniversary Celebrated at Lange's Mill
Julius Lange aged 75 and Lena Lange nee Kensing observed their 48th wedding anniversary on September 11 at Julius Lange’s home. The couple, with children and 18 grandchildren, were joined by Rev. R. Becker of Doss for a service, followed by a chicken dinner and prayers. A future 50th anniversary barbecue was hoped for. Carl Steiger and Mrs Buck visited from San Antonio.
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Julius Lange
Lena Lange
Kensing
Germany
Indianola
San Antonio
Lange
Gillespie County
Squaw Creek
R. Becker
Doss
Becker
A. Bb. Lange
Fredericksburg
Ernst Ellebracht
Martin Anderegg
Otto Hahn
Emil Lange
Mrs C Klett Visits Fort Worth Sister
Mrs. C Klett of Fort Worth is visiting her sister Mrs Christian Schlaudt and her household during a brief stay with relatives.
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C. Klett of
Fort Worth
Christian Schlaudt
Standard Motor expands with large storage additon and upgrades
The Standard Motor Company completed a 50 by 60 feet addition for storage and battery room and installed a wash rack and a rest room for customers. Modern tools were added to modernize repairs. H Kuenemann adds a 28 by 90 feet hardware store addition with basement, aiming to become a large regional hardware outlet.
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Standard Motor Company
H. Kuenemann
Organization Perfected at Nimitz Hotel Dinner
Last Tuesday the Nimitz Hotel organized its new body during a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Nimitz. Officers elected include W. J. Schroeder as president, Alfred Schmidt as vice president, Otto Kolmeier treasurer, and Alb E Klett secretary, with a large board of directors. Frank Nimitz was chosen manager of the new hotel as ground clearing and building proceed soon.
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Nimitz Hotel
Chas Nimitz
W. J.schroeder
Alfred Schmidt
Otto Kolmeier
Treas
Alb. E. Klett
Max ©. Schmidt
Louis Kott
Hugo Basse
King Couple Buy 80 Acre San Antonio Hill Property
Mr and Mrs J W King of San Antonio have purchased the 8 Mile Hill estate of nearly 80 acres on the San Antonio and Fredericksburg highway and plan to live there later.
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J. W. King
San Antonio
San Antonio and
Fredericksburg Highway
Bernhard Returns From San Antonio Business Trip
Mr. R. E. Bernhard returned from a business trip to San Antonio where he conducted meetings and related negotiations.
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R. E. Bernhard
San Antonio
Schmidt Guests With Ochs In San Antonio Scene
Thursday of this week Mr and Mrs A E Schmidt of San Antonio were guests of Mr and Mrs Eddy Ochs.
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A. E. Schmidt
San Antonio
Eddy Ochs
Mrs. Seelig Suffering Severe Typhoid Long Illness
Mrs. Willie Seelig has been on the sick list for some time due to a very serious case of typhoid.
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Willie Seelig
Family returns from Austin to Fredericksburg
Mr. William Kuenemann and family have returned from Austin to Fredericksburg and will reside here in the future.
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William Kuenemann
Austin
Fredericksburg
Peter Tatsch Pioneer Settler Dies In Fredericksburg
Peter Tatsch longtime Fredericksburg resident and pioneer settler died at his Live Oak home Tuesday evening at 6 20 aged 85 years 4 months and 13 days. Funeral held Thursday at 4 pm from his residence with interment in the city cemetery. A full obituary will follow next week. Father Robling and Messrs John Gentemann and John Rosenbach visited San Antonio.
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Peter, Tatsch
Fredericksburg
Live Oak
Opening of Public School Draws Large Crowd
Monday morning the public school opened with all teachers present. About 500 people, including graduates, parents and friends, attended the civic event. Rev. A Koer ner gave the invocation and spoke on moral aspects of child activities from travels abroad. President H H Sage biel praised the Public School Auxiliary and graduating classes for upbuilding the schools.
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A. Koerner
H. H. Sagebiel
Mrs. Edmund Crenwelge Undergoes Critical Operation
Mrs. Edmund Crenwelge underwent a critical operation at the local hospital last Monday.
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Edmund Crenwelge
Kerrville Woman Visits Fredericksburg Relatives
Mrs. F. J. Kuebel of Kerrville visited relatives and friends at Fredericksburg during the past week.
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F. J. Kuebel
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Klinksicks Visit Relatives in Fredericksburg Bear Creek
Mr and Mrs Harry Klinksick of San Antonio visited relatives and friends at Fredericksburg and Bear Creek settlement, sharing time with locals and noting regional ties during a family trip.
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Harry Klinksick
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Bear Creek Settlement
Social notes from Texas visits and birthday party
Miss Selma Eckert of San Antonio visits her parents in Fredericksburg. Louise Petermann hosts a birthday party for friends. Mrs. Otto Marquardt of San Antonio spends a week with the Bruno Doebbler family at Bankersmith.
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Selma Eckert
San Antonio
Mrs
Louis Eckert
Fredericksburg
Louise Petermann
Otto Marquardt
Bruno Doebbler
Bankersmith
Travelers Return with Dates From Catharina Belt
Messrs. Felix Meurer Ludwig Vorauer Chas. Koenig and Felix Kneese return from a trip to Catharina in the Artesian Belt of South Texas with a splendid sample of dates grown in that section.
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Messrs
Felix Meurer
Ludwig Vorauer
Chas. Koenig
Felix Kneese
Catharina
Artesian Belt
South
Texas
Vacationing party fishes on Liane River near Fredericksburg
Mr Albert Meckel and his friend Otto Gerbes from San Antonio spend part of the week at Fredericksburg. They fish the Liane River with companions Felix Saengen Lorenz Knopp and Emil Schandua joining the trip.
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Albert Meckel
Otto Gerbes
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Messrs
Felix Saengen
Lorenzz Knopp
Emil Schandua
Roos and Knopp Tie The Knot In Fredericksburg
Rev G H Holly unites Clara Roos daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Roos with Arthur Knopp son of Mrs Mary Knopp Crab Apple in a nine o'clock Monday ceremony at the Methodist Church North attended by close relatives and friends A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. the couple will reside in Fredericksburg.
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G. H.holly
Methodist Church North United
Clara Roos
Eddie Roos
Arthur Knopp
Mary Knopp
Robert Ottmers
Max Knopp
Martha Roos
Frida Koenig
Fredericksburg
Guadalupe County Fair Seguin to Offer Corn Prizes
Farmers urged to enter the ninth Guadalupe County Fair in Seguin Texas October 6 7 8 and 9 1926 for a world open single ear corn contest with prizes of 10 8 6 4 and 2 dollars. Entries must be mailed to the Agricultural Department Superintendent and received at Seguin Post Office three days before opening.
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Guadalupe County
Seguin
Texas
Agricultural Department
Polo Game and Gym Show at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
A polo match and gymkana are set for next Sunday at the Fredericksburg Fair Ground under the Fredericksburg Polo Club. Proceeds support local activities with spectators invited to attend.
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Fair Ground
Fredericksburg
Buckeye Incubator Installed at Schlaudt Hatchery
A 12,096 egg Buckeye Incubator was installed at Louis Schlaudt's Hatchery and Mr. Schlaudt is ready to begin public hatching operations.
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Louis Schlaudt
Schlaudt
Levy Hitzfeld Family Relocate to New Braunfels
Mr. Levy Hitzfeld and his family moved to New Braunfels. Messrs. Fred Hannemann and Waldemar Klier accompanied them to their new home.
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Levy Hitzfeld
New Braunfels
Messrs
Fred Hannemann
Waldemar Klier
Mrs Blum Visits Daughter in San Antonio Hospital
Mrs Robert Blum visits her daughter Mrs Alvin Stehling who remains hospitalized at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio.
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Robert Blum
Alvin Stehling
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
Local Visitors From County Spend Day in San Antonio
Saturday Misses Mathilda and Cecilia Jordan and Cecilia Weh meyer and Messrs Alton Jordan, Erwin Kammlah and Marcus Wehmeyer visited friends in San Antonio.
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Mathilda
Cecilia Jordan
Cecilia Wehmeyer
Messrs Alton Jordan
Erwin Kammlah
Marcus Wehmeyer
San Antonio
Theft at Mexican Celebration near Fredericksburg
An item stolen at the Mexican Celebration near Fredericksburg on Thursday night includes a King B flat solo cornet with mystic stand and notes belonging to Mr. August Ahrens. Authorities urge anyone hearing a mixed melody in a foreign tongue or music typical of the Fredericksburg Concert Band in an unusual place to notify Mr. Ahrens immediately.
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Fredericksburg
August Ahrens
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Emil Koch
Carl Steiger
A. Buck
Hugo A. Walter Optometrist
the Loan & Abstract CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
R. G. Striegl
A.P.C. Petsch
Peter Tatsch
Father Robling
John Gentemann
John Rosenbach
J. W. Yancey
W. H. Schaefer
Roos - Knopp
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Keidel & Kallenberg
Alfred P. C. Petsch
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