Surprise family reunion at the Cibolo Creek homestead
A large gathering near Boerne reunites siblings after thirty five years. John Howell from Kenton Oklahoma meets his sister Mattie Bierschwale of Harper Texas, with thirty eight relatives present born and raised around Kendall County. They dine by the creek and plan shorter future visits. Attending are Howell, Bierschwale and Rodgers families from Harper, San Antonio, and Boerne, plus others from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Fen
Cibolo Creek
Boerne
John Howel
Kendall County
Kenton Okla
Mattie Bierschwale
Harper
Texas
Fairies
Howell
Cibole Creek
John Howell
Kenton Okio
Hilary Bierschwale
John Bierschwale
Charles Bierschwale
John Rodgers
J. L. Bierschwale
Thomas Dean
A. J. Nichols
O. C Brown
Oscar Brown
San Antonio
Ira Brown
Edward Bierschwale
Herrin
Nelson
This Week Continues Despite Ink Pledge to Pay
A fragment notes that this week’s column continues from page one despite non payment promises. It hints at neglected obligations and a broader sense of disregard affecting readers and the publication’s cadence.
Whitney Defends Stock Exchange Amid Market Slump
Richard Whitney, president of the New York Stock Exchange, says the country is returning to a firm business basis and that the exchange bore no responsibility for the slump. He argues the exchange reflects conditions, not creates them, and cites speculative gambling as the real trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Whitney
New York Exchange
Stock Exchange
Marconi Predicts Radio Waves Reach Interplanetary Distances
Marconi argues radio waves could travel millions of miles through space. He notes the sun emits light across 93 million miles and suggests radio signals might reach other planets. He wonders if inhabitants exist who could respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Space
Rickenbacker Highlighted by Hoover in Welcome
President Hoover praised Byrd Rickenbacker and other wartime pilots while welcoming the French flyers. The piece notes Rickenbacker’s repeatedly risky missions where his plane or others crashed, yet he consistently returned victorious, a record the public should recognize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Byrd Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker
Wouldn't Work: Reading Advice for Lizzie Beatrice Love
A humorous exchange about a self help book on romance. The man jokes the guidance would work if the partner’s name matched Lizzie Beatrice, exposing misfit of advice with a light bedroom farce tone.
Hill Country C of C Forms New Chamber of Commerce
Members discuss eligibility of Bexar and Travis counties and set four membership levels from 1 to 100 dollars. Directors from Kerr, Llano, Blanco, Gillespie, Kimble, Mason, Burnet, and others named, plan a 10000 dollar annual budget and aim to begin operations by 1931 with offices and a rotating director schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar
Traiis
Hill Country
Fredericksburg
Liano
Burnet
Blanco
Gillespie
Kerr
Mason Kimble
Travis
Burnet County
J. J Faubian
CC. M. Marrs
Marble Falls
Blanco County
R. E. Stubbs
R. T. Gliddon
Johnson City
Gillespie County
C. J. Dooley
Felix Stehling
Kimble
C. T. Holecamp
Emil A. Loeffler
Junction
Kerr County
Charlie Real
E. H. Prescott
Kerrville
Llano
Charles Milier
Will Collins
J. E. Cunningham
Blanco Methodist Church
R T. Gliddon
Charles Milligver
Liano News
Vital Statistics Births and Families Named
Vital statistics list several births with parents and birth dates. Frank A Jenschke and Miss Agatha Hagel appear alongside multiple families including Gates Alber thal Mau rer Everett Schmidt Danz Roeder. Names reflect a town newspaper notice of new arrivals with dates in August and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gates
Emil Alberthal
Adolf Maurer
J. &. Everett
Eugene B Schmidt
Benno Danz
Fritz Roeder
Obituary notices listing several deaths
A compact listing notes the deaths of multiple individuals with ages and dates: Charlies Marvin Jordan died August 31 at 1 year 8 months 28 days. Herman ArltJune 25 at 62 years 10 months. Lisette Schirght August 27 at 75 years 1 month 5 days. infant child of Mr and Mrs BE Holly died August 23. Mathilda Ketron died August 12 at 22 years 8 months 4 days. Vada Bell Langbein died August 31 at 20 years 7 months 29 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Marvin Jordan
Herman Arlt
Lisette Schirght
BE. W. Holly
Mathilda Ketron
Vada Bell Langbein
Hill Country League Sees Profits and Playoff Tensions
The treasurer reports 312.00 total receipts with 299.65 on hand and expenses of 12.35. Funds will be divided among league members. Llano rejoins with Taylor amid eligibility protest. Llano and Llano rivalry to settle in a three game series starting September 21 with potential October 5 tiebreaker. Cross replaces Berrett for Fredericksburg, and Kott and Deike substitute for Langerhans and Durst. R M Lewis ships the first carload of peanuts at 95 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerne
Liane
Chink Taylor
Omahaes
Taylor
Llano
Cross
Berrett
Fredericksburg
Carl, Kott
Marvin Deike
Langerhans
Durst
Dodge 8 Mileasce Marathon Car Schedule Revealed
The Dodge 8 Mileasce Marathon begins at the Dodge factory on July 1 and will run until the car stops. It will pass Fredericksburg on September 2 or 3 late evening after about 40 000 miles of driving. The route starts July 1 from Abilene at 9 A M and goes through Coleman Brownwood Brady Mason Fredericksburg to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Fredericksburg
Joseph Bros
Dodere
Abilene
Coleman, Brownwood
Brady
Mason
San Antonio
Mid-West States Utilities Expands System with Kansas Purchase
Mid-West States Utilities completes its second major addition in ninety days by acquiring the Kansas Telephone Company, serving 100000 people across 23 counties. The expansion, part of a broader plan, adds eastern and central sections to reach eight states from Wisconsin to Texas and Arkansas. Twenty thousand telephone stations have been added in the period, with plans for further integration and improvements by sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West States Utilities Company
Kansas Telephone Company
W. R. Hansen
Mid-West States
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Lon J. Jester
St Louis
Hansen
Kansas Company
Texas
Arkansas
The
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Lincoln Power Company
Lions Club Feasts On Rabbit Meat at Public Event
Lions Club members hosted a countywide meeting at Public School grounds donated by the club for an upcoming fundraiser. J S Abernathy outlined data gathering for an entertainment to support Lions work. Health and fish conservation committees announced forthcoming efforts and endorsements from officials and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5S Abernathy
E. B. Calvin
Stehline
Lions International
Lions
W. H. Schaefer
Chas J. Dooley
J. 8
Heiner
Chas. J. Dooley
New Hill Country Chamber of Commerce
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg
Local notices and auto ads from this week
Mr Henry Bierschwab underwent an operation Monday. Mr John Staudt left for San Antonio for several days. Gil lespie County Game and Fish Protective Association members R L Kott and H A Ries distributed 6 000 bream and 2 400 bass in the Pedernales last Monday. An Ever Ready Motor Co advertisement notes new Nash cars arriving about October 1 with one six and three eight cylinder models at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
R. L. Kott
H A. Ries
Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association
Pedernales
Ever Ready Motor Co
Nash
Residents and Officials Travel and Medical Updates
Mrs. Adolf Gold visits relatives in San Antonio. David W. Barnhill Census Supervisor of the district spent Thursday in Fredericksburg. Miss Vera Reinbath underwent a tonsil operation last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Barnhill
Fredericksburg
Vera Reinbath
Local social notes and visits across Texas
Miss Bertha Dechert sails to Austin for university studies. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gold last Wednesday. Dr. Hilmann of Brownwood spent last Wednesday with friends in Fredericksburg. Master Jimmie Pfiester plans a weekend in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Dechert
Austin
University
Marvin Gold
Hilmann of
Brownwood
Fredericksburg
Master Jimmie Pfiester
San Antonio
Local residents tour cities and conduct business
Mr. Louis Holekamp of Comfort spent Wednesday in Fredericksburg on business. Mrs. R. J. Peter and daughters and Mrs. B. J. Stehling and daughters visit relatives in the Alamo city. Mr. Elmon Grona bought Walter Pehl's interest in the Rainbow Filling Station. Messrs. Alfred Ellebracht and Alfred Spaeth of Doss traveled to San Antonio on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Louis Holekamp
Comfort
Fredericksburg
R. J. Peter
B. J. Stehling
Alamo City
Elmon Grona
Walter Pehl
Rainbow Filling Station
Alfred Ellebracht
Alfred Spaeth
Doss
San Antonio
Local couples travel and visits noted in Galveston and Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs H W Rusenberger and Mr and Mrs H H McFarland are spending the weekend at Galveston. Miss Aelly Franz, en route from San Antonio to San Angelo, spent Wednesday with friends at Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Rusenberger
H. H. McFarland
Galveston
Birthday Dinner Hosts and Local Visits in Fredericksburg
Mr. Ross Billings entertained friends with a birthday dinner at his parents home last Luna. Felix Burg and a San Antonio family spent several days with relatives in Fredericksburg. Albert Mueller of Goliad became a barber at Kolmeir's Barber Shop. Ed Peter returned from Fort Worth after delivering two carloads of calves for Henke Bros. to Evans-Snyder and Buell of that city. Mrs. H. Miller of Kerrville passed through Fredericksburg en route to Gorman and visited Dr. and Mrs. Abernathy. Mr. and Mrs. A Buck and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Buck of San Antonio visited here Sunday. Mrs. Dan Van Der See and children of San Antonio were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ross Billings
Luna
Felix Burg «A
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Ed Peter
Ft. Worth
Henke Bros
Evans-Snyder and Buell
H. Miller
Kerrville
Gorman
Texas
Abernathy
A. Buck
Fritz Buck
Dan van der See
John Stahl
Local Fracture Report After Cotton Loading
Mr. Max Schoenewolf fractured his arm on Friday while loading cotton. Mrs Albert Staats Hiss Tony Staats and Mr Weldon Cocksell of San Antonio visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Felix Walsh and family. Lawrence Hartmann and Alonzo Fiedler, St Marys School graduates, are attending St Edwards University in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schoenewolf
Albert Staats
Hiss Tony Staats
Weldon Cocksell
San Antonio
Felix Walsh
Lawrence Hartmann and
Alonzo Fiedler
St Mary's School
St Edwards University At
Austin
Local visitors and upcoming ball game at Fair Grounds
Mr and Mrs August Kirchoff and Mr and Mrs Alfred Kirchoff of Kimble County visited the Michael Gerhard family last Thursday. Next Sunday the Sinclair Oilers and Comfort will play at the local Fair Grounds in the season finale at home. The paper features Knopp Metzger Harvest of Bargains sale ad with many bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kirchoff
Alfred Kirchoff
Kimble County
Michael Gerhard
Sinclair Oilers
Comfort
Knopp & Metzger
Card of Thanks for Mrs Louis Walter Sr
The bereaved family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the illness and at the death of Mrs Louis Walter Sr a wife mother step mother grandmother and sister They thank for floral offerings condolence words wake songs and bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Walter, Sr
J I Case Tractors Threshers for Grain and Peanuts
J I Case tractors and threshers for grain and peanuts showcased at OSCAR KRAUSKOPE sale. Case power machinery highlighted for farming needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Case
Case
Oscar Krauskope
Drought Committee Receives Seed Loan Plan
Topeka Sept. 15 Governor Clyde M Reed referred a seed loan plan to the State drought relief committee. The proposal by J D Joseph Whitewater banker stockman and former State Senator asks a special session to authorize counties to loan farmers for seed purchases as farm relief. Reed will seek committee reaction before possibly asking legislators. The Legislature meets next January for its regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Clyde M. Reed
Drouth Relief Committee
J. D. Joseph
Whitewater
Stockman
Reed
Expression: Experience Comes From Unplanned Endeavors
A concise reflection notes that experience arrives as an outcome of pursuing something different. It suggests that lessons emerge from unintended paths and misaligned goals rather than direct planning.
White grub outbreak hits Eastern Canada crops
Ottawa reports a serious white grub outbreak in Eastern Canada by the entomological branch of the Department of Agriculture. Heavy losses to corn potatoes timothy and fine grasses are seen and without swift control measures next year and the following year could be more severe, the official statement warns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Feed Grinder Exhibition at Oscar Krauskopf
Letz feed maker or grinder performs more work with less power. Grinds corn stalks ears on shucked shelled corn oats wheat and any grain. Grinds Milo maize kaffier corn and other feeds to a coarse or fine texture. Describes light running capacity and quality. Exhibition noted at Oscar Krauskopf.
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Beatrice
Lizzie
Hill Country C. OF
Charles Real
J. C. Heiner
J. W. Metzger
C. M. Morris
C. J Dooley
Norman Keller
Fred
Ericksburg Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Faubian
E. G. Michel Jr
Chamber of Commerce
R. Gieske
F G. Michel, Sr
G. L. Jones
J W. Yett
E. E. Ramsdell
A. C Lacy
S. H. Faubian
Benneti Burnham
W. A. Cardwell
W. E. McCoy
Marble Falls Messenger
Edgar McLendon
Conrad T Holekamp
T. B. Phillips
J. W. Chapman
Fred M. Herndon
the Express Publishing Co
Chambers of Commerce
Frank A. Jenschke
Miss Agatha Hagel
R. M. Lewis
Mid-West
Lions Club
the Lions
Nimitz Hotel
Henry Bierschwab
John Staudt
Adolf Gold
Albert Mueller
Goliad
Kolmeir
Drouth Committee
Oscar Krauskop
Norman Bros
Wm. Schneider
Liberty Mills
HWA
Virgin Diamond
Virgin Diamonds
Max W. Stau
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