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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
7
At the Schwethelm home in Kerrville on Sunday September 12, Annie Schwethelm married William C Gotthard of San Antonio. Judge Lee Wallace performed the ceremony in the living room with only immediate relatives present. The couple left by 4:30 pm train to reside in San Antonio.
The Kerrville Hospital Building board, chosen by Capt. Chas Schreiner, will grant free operations to needy Kerr County residents of any nationality who cannot pay. A. C. Schreiner serves as chairman and L. A. Schreiner as secretary treasurer. One application has been received. more will be accepted for treatment and operation by Kerrville physicians.
Census reports list Kendall County population as 4108 in 1900 rising to 4779 in 1920 and 4517 in 1910. Mason County shows 5573 in 1900, 5683 in 1910, and 4824 in 1920, with Boerne at 1153 and Mason at 1668 noted in the same report. Duck-Duck merchandise: 8 puize heavyweight Duck at 37c per yard, at The Daylight Store.
The Junction Eagle reports Capt. Chas Schreiner of Kerrville donates 35000 to build a Junction public high school named for him. Junction must match the sum within three years or allow the gift to be used for construction as installments or lump sum. Schreiner has deposited the donation in Kerrville and will fund the project via a trusteeship.
Dallas reports a Republican letter predicts Pat M. Neff will win under 200000 votes in November. It argues Neff’s primaries drew 264000 with 50000 voters who will not back him, while socialist and labor defections could push total Republican turnout higher and elect a GOP governor. The piece also notes local ads and merchandise promotions surrounding the campaign.
Amusement fans in Fredericksburg await the Backman-Tinsch Big Train ed Wild and Domestic Animal Shows on Monday September 27 for a one day event. A waterproof tent will be set at the Show Grounds with lions leopards tigers bears and other acts including Handsome Mike the roller skating bear and a balloon ascent by a lion with a trainer. The program promises dramatic aerial feats fireworks and an array of animal performers by America’s top billed acts.
A slightly used Studebaker 6 in good condition offered at a bargain price. For quick service and reliable commercial printing call phone number 40.
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