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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
1
A two year old girl from Nordheim died after kerosene soaked clothing ignited from a trash pile fire. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sagebeil and Rev. Kluger at the Nordheim Lutheran church with burial in Nordheim cemetery.
Miss Ellie Walter hosted a Rainbow Bridge party last Friday. Queen’s crown and rainbow decor set the tone with rainbow tally boards. High score belonged to Miss Lola Gold and Miss Sylvia Evers drew the consolation card. Guests included Cora Klier Susie Klier Emma Maier Erna Kolmeier Ly dia Heine Esther Reichenau Leola Patton.
Miss Edith Sagebiel attends the university at Austin with her parents noting the move. Theo Heyland plans to attend the State University in 1925 26. Meta Jordan returns from Austin after a visit. Udo Henke leaves for San Antonio to join Texas League players on a barnstorming tour through south Texas and the border with plans to visit Mexico. Adolph Dietz departs for New Braunfels to attend the Comal County Fair.
Mrs Otto Kolmeier visits sister Mrs S M Holtzer in Llano Texas. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ressmann and children visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Christian Ressmann on Sunday with other guests including Mr and Mrs Geo Battersby.
The chamber highlights its work since July 18 with the State Highway Commission approving 150000 for Gillespie county Pecan Belt Highway contingent on matching funds. It notes trips to Austin Llano Kerrville Brady Gold Cherry Spring Boerne Harper and effort data including letters mailed and committee meetings.
The Fredericksburg chamber negotiates water works and sewer system installation with assurances to avoid a bond election. A park manager may take over the Fredericksburg tourist park bringing cottages lights and a concrete pool before the next tourist season. Inquiries from prospective businesses have followed newspaper publication.
Fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Deike was accidentally shot by his elder brother while hunting near their home at Hye Texas. The shotgun discharged the load struck the younger in the leg near the knee. Doctor reports the wound is not serious.
On Friday September 18 the sixth and seventh grades reorganized their literary society electing Ora Knopp as President Viola Kolmeier as vice president Geraldine Schoenewolf as secretary James Schmidt as Sergeant at Arms Vera Schoenewolf as critic and Viola Schaefer Raymond Braeutigam Billy Burke Ollie Lewis Lucile Peter mann and Victor Henke as program committee. Reporters named for each paper include Alma Schmidt Adela Durst May Stein Wochenblatt Radio Post and Standard. The next meeting is set for October 2. Last Sunday the Hye baseball team beat Handy Stop 9 to 7.
A crew of carpenters are engaged erecting a new dance hall at Cain City for Edg Tatsch. The project advances as workers frame the structure and set up the interior for public use.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Knepp and their daughter from San Antonio are visiting relatives and friends in and near Fredericksburg.
Dr. Peden, Hugo Walter and Harry Heyland spent Tuesday in San Antonio on business.
Mrs Arnold Crenwelge of Cherry Spring was honored with a surprise party last Sunday. A large number of relatives and friends attended to celebrate the ladies birthday.
The city Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for the next quarterly member banquet to be held in October. It aims to attract tourists and new residents to Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, foster better living conditions, and develop the community with members donating time and money.
Judge J N McLean presides as grand jury is named. Defendants Elmer L Alexander Geo Bier schwabe Reagan Greathouse Levi Alexander and Aurelio Vega face charges in the September term. Alexander Bier schwabe Greathouse and Alexander plead guilty to theft under 50 with fines ranging from 1 to 10 dollars and short county jail or confinement terms. Vega's murder case awaits jury.
A series of civil matters appears before the Eckert School District and related courts. Cases include appeals from justice court with mixed results, partitions of real estate, debt and promissory note suits, and a mortgage foreclosure halted by settlement. Parties include Verdier, Lange's Mill Telephone Co, Klier, Behr, Renick, Lindig, Siggel, Wesselmann, Klesk, Petseh, Jacoby, Riusenberger, Rios, and others.
The City Cafe in Fredericksburg unveils an expensive new cooling system to prevent spoilage. The owners say the upgrade enhances service, boosts business, and confirms Fredericksburg as a safe investment.
Mr and Mrs George Barber and their baby have returned from a visit to relatives in Dallas. Mr Barber has been called to his father’s bedside as he lies very sick.
Rev. E. A. F. Hannemann of McGregor has been in Fredersburg on business for the past week.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lesser of Austin were guests of Willie Henke and family on last Sunday.
Mr A FE Beekmann of Blanco was among visitors in Fredericksburg last week and paid a pleasant visit to our office renewing his subscription to the Standard.
Judge N. T. Stubbs of Mexia attends September term of the District Court. Mr. Walter Braeutigam underwent appendicitis surgery at the local Sanitarium last Sunday. Mr. S. Brockman Mason Mutual Aid Sec Treasurer visited Fredericksburg last Thursday. Subscribe to the Standard at $1.00 per year.
Docket shows Juenke and Schoenewolf against B B Smith on promissory note with default judgement. Wendel versus E J son on promissory note. Mueller versus Weiss dismissed at plaintiff cost. Meekel et al. versus Schmidtzensky for damages continued. Selmann against Fehrenbach Motor Co on promissory note. Koennecke versus Lopez on debt and foreclosure continued. Grand jury reports eight indictments through Friday morning eight total felonies and misdems.
Acting secretary of the Chamber of Commerce reports from Mr KE B Roberts manager Majestic Theatre Austin that about seventy five employees entertainment club from Majestic and Queen theatres will arrive Sunday morning to spend the weekend at Fredericksburg Park. They plan visits to Bear Mountain Enchanted Rock and other local sights.
Miss Rose Dillard has died in New York City. She was a cousin of Mrs. T. D. Smith and spent the past winter in our town as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Smith.
Walter Foerster completed a 500-foot well for Christ Behrends at Albert. An exceptionally strong flow of water was struck, marking a successful drilling effort.
Rev Becker and his family from Priddy Texas visited the home of Rev Konzack and spent time with friends at Doss and Cherry Springs during a local gathering.
Erwin Rusche visiting in San Antonio became suddenly ill and required an appendectomy.
Miss Lillian Fisher of Fishers Store visited the Richard Ludwig family as a guest. Mr Anton Mourland of San Antonio attended the September gathering with Louis Schmidt and family of Mason visiting Luckenbach relatives last Sunday. Mrs August Rabke underwent an operation at Kerrville some time last week.
Felix Saenger and family occupy their attractive new bungalow they recently built. On Monday Mrs. Alex Seipp celebrated her birthday with a pleasant surprise from friends.
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