Relative of Local People Buried at Shiner Saturday
The Shiner Gazette reports the death of Fritz Bresthaupt who died at his son Fred Bresthaupt’s home last Saturday morning. Born June 7, 1861 in Hanover Germany, he emigrated aged 20 and lived in Galverton, New Braunfels, and Weimar before settling with family in Shiner. Survived by wife Alma and four children, plus 22 grandchildren and two brothers, with services conducted by Rev. E A Piwminger.
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Shiner Gazette
Fritz Bresthaupt
Fred Bresthaupt
Hanover
Germany
St Galverton
New Hrau
Win
Wetherwell
Say Giy
Willdin
Alex
Weimar
Mary Laturnun
Bresing
Leta Schwesmann
Ws Am
A. Piwminger
Burl
Remel
George Hartin
Barden
Dertach Schwegemann
Wille Breithaupter
Alexie
Wiso
Lester M. Pores
Eagle Lake
Manrog Breithaust
Wharton
Cavern Find Near Carlsbad Reveals Ancient Remains
James White, famed Carlsbad Caverns explorer, claims a new cavern near Carlsbad New Mexico yielded remains of an ancient race predating primitive basket makers. He presented mummies and relics to support his view, noting the find may require confirmation by other scholars.
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Picantie
Carlsbad
New Mexico
James White
Southwest
White
Greseration
Carlsbae
Cole
Cer Livingston
Youths Confess to Stealing Farmer’s Buried Money
Two youths from Wharton County confessed to stealing $6560 from farmer Mather who buried the cash near his pig sty. The money and negotiable papers were recovered from two tin cans hidden in a sorghum patch after investigation by W F Selfert and a Houston detective agency. The men reported they spent part of the funds and split the rest.
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Mather
Wharton Bank and Trust
Wharton Jaik
Hungerford
Mat Her
Wharton County
Hev
W. F Selfert
William J Burns
Houston
American Bankers Association
Hesl
Tast Weir
Snan
Wharton Jnr
Blefert
W Wherton Bank
Spency
Boy Bitten by Rattler Recovers Without Illness
Alvin Casper, 4 nephew of Mr and Mrs W M McDonsll of Junction, was bitten on the ankle by a nine rattler rattlesnake while unloading a load at his father's ranch near Harper. The snake was killed after the bite and Casper suffered no ill effects following home remedies.
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Alvin Casper
W. M. WcDonsll
Junction
Harper
Casper
A Little Baby by George Matthews Adams
A poetic meditation on the meaning of a baby. The narrator recalls a two year old child and the overwhelming tenderness, love, and wonder sparked by infancy. The piece considers God, life, and a mother’s devotion, portraying a baby as a direct contact with the universe and a pledge of love.
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Rss
Jbloom
Warner
George Matthews Adams
Nail Fickmer Reaps East Texas Harvest
A damaged report notes operators in Panala county using a magnetic nail picker device to harvest nails along multiple highways. Counts include Highway 64 from Carthage to WeetLanes with LY pounds and other routes with varied weights.
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NAIL
Texas
Te Renair
Iit
Carthage
Harrison County
Rich Spanish colonial artifacts found near Fort St. Louis site
Sam A. Johnson reports two cannon relics unearthed near the La Salle mission site in Victoria and Goliad counties. One cannon is ornate and 1.75 inches bore, the other shorter. both show coats of arms and may tie to Col. W. Panuln or La Salle era artillery. Researchers urge careful excavation to place the guns accurately.
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Umtearthest Tizslon
Colind
J. A. White
Goliad
Weilyestay
Sam A. Johnson
la Dalia Mission
San Antonio
Artilery St Col
Mission Valeley
Victoria County
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la Bata
M Misuvin
Augustus W. Mozee
United States Army
Derhardd Gutherez
Manuel de Walter
Satcedo
Galereo
la Bahid
Salcedo
Diery
Fort St. Louis
Keenin Ranch
Victoria
County
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