An Englishman Rides A Texas Railroad
An English traveler recounts his 1866 journey on a Texas line from Port Lavaca to Victoria. Delays, missing stationmasters, water shortages, and a yak of near ruin marred the trip as the train crawled from town to town. The voyage stretched across two days with hours of waiting and a final late arrival.
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Texas
R. H. Williams
University of Texas Library
Williams
Port Lavaca
New Orleans
San Antonio
Victoria
Theopulace
Thengineer
Ieloria
Business Men You Should Know Nebgen Started In Own Business In'39
Paul Nebgen, partner in the Red & White grocery on West Main, has run his own business since spring 1939 when the present store opened. He previously spent nine years at Piggly Wiggly and five years at Alex Maier Harness and Saddlery, plus two years farming. Nebgen, born in Gillespie County near the turn of the century, is a St Marys High School graduate and father of two. His store grew from humble beginnings into one of the citys larger retail groceries.
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Paul Nebgen
Red & White
West Main Street
Nebgen
Alex Maier
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Adam Nebgen
Albert School Receives Health Lecture Visitor
The Fredericksburg Health Nurse visited Albert School last Friday to show a dental care film and discuss good drinking water. Students enjoyed the nurse and hope for a return visit. Reuben Hahne traveled to San Antonio with family, while Meta Ware rests at home with her mother. Mr and Mrs Henry Maenius report a new radio and washing machine and hosted guests including Mayer and Lange families.
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Fredericksburg
Reuben Hahne
San Antonio
Felix Hahne
Felix Jr
Meta Ware
Joseph Metzger
Anna Schumann
Henry Maenius
Edgar Maenius
Edgar Mayer
Ferdinand
Ruth
Hugo
Cornelius Lange
Luckenbach Visitors Travel and Local Happenings
Messrs Benno Engel and Max Metzger of Fredericksburg visited San Antonio on Thursday. Alex and Elgin Luckenbach own a new Ford tractor. Mr August Meier is recovering from an appendix operation. Messrs Arnon Behrends Alfred Jensche and Eugene Jenschke traveled to San Angelo on Tuesday and brought back two fine sheep bucks. A birthday gathering for Dayton Charles Peese drew many relatives and friends at the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Peese. Others included the Bangs Kuhlmans Peeses Behrends Engles Kang and Pahl families. Mrs Armin Engel recently had an infected hand that nearly proved serious.
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Messrs
Benno Engel
Max Metzger
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Alex
Elgin Luckenbach
Arnon Behrends
Alfred Jensche
Eugene Jenschke
San Angelo
Edwin Peese
Dayton Charles
Walter Bang
Walter Kuhlmann
Henry Peese
Elgin Behrends
Alfred Kang
Arno Engel
Viola Pahl
Armin Engel
Goats Die From Cold Near Doss and Local Notes
About 16 miles west of Doss on the James River the Jeffry Ranch reports 3600 freshly shorn goats lost to cold after heavy rain and sleet. The fruit crop suffered little, corn planting was light due to rain, and locals reported social and family visits plus a softball club reorganizing with Harry Wahrmund manager and Jim Lindermann captain. Mr Hahn broke his right arm while cattle work.
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Jeffry
Doss
James River
Harry Wahrmund
Jim Lindermann
Gillespie County
Fred Hahn
Raymond Heimann
Listerdale
Alf Heimann
Christ Wahrmund
Kerrville
Oswald Eck
Officers Named in Stonewall Band and 4-H Club Meeting
Stonewall band elected Harold Rusenberger as president Roy Weinheimer as vice president and Johanna Weinheimer as secretary at last Thursday's meeting The 4 H club met March 18 1941 at sponsor Mrs Eckerts home Agnes Nebgen led a program Mrs Eckert spoke on frame gardens fabric care and distributed clothing booklets The group adjourned to meet April 1 1941 at the sponsor s home
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Harold Rusenberger
Roy Weinheimer
Johanna Weinheimer
Stonewall 4-H Club
Eckert
Agnes Nebgen
Charles Weinheimer
Paul Danz
San Antonio
Percy Nielsen
Houston
Edgar Duecker
Alfred Riba
Catechumens To Be Examined At Cave Creek Sunday
Catechumens will be examined at the Cave Creek Church by Rev. W. C. Poehlmann and will be confirmed Easter Sunday. Names include Harold Ottmers Fred Koennecke Jr Vernon Gold John Sagebiel Ewald Ottmers Rheinhold Ducker Jr Irene Grienke Margie Gold Adeline Schlaudt Josephine Althaus.
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Cave Creek
W. C. Poehlmann
Harold Ottmers
Fred Koennecke Jr
Vernon Gold
John Sagebiel
Ewald Ottmers
Rheinhold Duecker, Jr
Irene Grienke
Margie Gold
Adeline Schlaudt
Josephine Althaus
Lee Feuge
San Antonio
Eugene Koennecke
Robert
Seguin
Fred Koennecke
Fredericksburg
Rutie Herbert
Estella Schmidt
Randolph Field
Dallas
Armand Koennecke
Gilbert Gold
Albert Ahrens
Prevalence Of Measles Warns Of Precautionary Measures
The State Health Department reports a spring rise in measles with 1,416 cases in the eleventh week, 338 percent above the seven year median. Parents are urged to isolate the ill, report cases, placard homes, and seek prompt medical care to protect vulnerable children.
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State Health Department
Geo. W. Cox
State Department
Texas
White Bremer nuptials in Johnson City
Bianco News reports the quiet marriage of White-Bremer couple Bianco News White Bremer to Mrs. Willie Bremer of San Antonio in Johnson City with Bro J H Clark officiating. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Guy Felps and Mrs. Gus Felps. The couple have many Johnson City friends wishing them happiness.
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Croquet Smith
Near
Adaing Marhine Fibson Notes Published By Frederick Wre
A reference to Adaing Marhine Fibson is linked with a publication from the Frederick Wre Publishing Co. The item implies a formal notice or feature connected to Fibson and the publisher.
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Adaing Marhine Fibson and Paper
Frederick Wre Publishing Co
Former Harper Resident L A Walker Dies in San Antonio
Friends and relatives mourn L A Walker who died at his San Antonio home after weeks of illness. The 56 year old former Harper resident was survived by his wife Fay, son Delavan, daughters Ella Kathryn Fay Louise Maxine Lucille, and many relatives. Burial took place in San Antonio with Rev. Hoffman and Rev. Cregg officiating. Harper relatives attended. Home Demonstration Club met at P J Baethge with Roy Stevens presiding in the president’s absence.
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San Antonio
T. F. Hoffman
Rev. Cregg
Harper
J. M. Stevens
Creighton Stevens
R. E. Bode
Home Demo Club
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Charles O. Hucker
Mildred Pehl Albert
Luckenbach News
Peter Weber
Luckenbach
August Meier
Harry Wahrmund Doss
Stonewall Band
Mrs
Benno Eckert
Stonewall
Felix Herbert
Bianco News
Gilbert Pape Harper
Home Demonstration Club
P. J. Baethge
Tommie Harlon
Roy Stevens
Dooley
Dooley’s
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Oswald L. Crenwelge
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