Local Visitors and Family News Across Harper Area
Local and personal notes list visits from Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kettner and daughter in Mason to W. C. Rossenbacher home. Mary Alexander of Morris Ranch visits sister H. W. Wairchild. The Klein Branch school term closes with teachers Mabel and Margaret Fussel returning to London. Mrs. Oscar Bode and children were in town. A new birth at Klein Branch: a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. William Casper on April 26. Knoxville’s W. O. Parker visits Harper. L. D. Nixon and Myrtle visit Lewis Nixon at Morris Ranch. they go fishing and catch a full haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kettner
Clarence Rothmann
Mason
W. C.rossenbacher
Klein Branch
Misses Mabel
Margaret Fussel
London
Mrs Morris and daughter head to Waco visit family
Mrs John Morris and daughter Jack Lee left Wednesday for Waco to visit Mrs Morris sister Mrs Farmer and family. Mr and Mrs Harvey Stevens were Klein Branch visitors in Harper last Tuesday. Last Tuesday night Harper and surrounding community entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Fiedler with dancing late into the night. Music by Lee Haines and Robert Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morris
Jack Lee
Waco
Mrs. Morris
Mrs. Farmer
Harvey Stevens
Klein Branch
Harper
Oscar Fiedler
Messrs
Lee Haines
Robert Rogers
Visiting relatives in Palo Alto community this week
Mr and Mrs Louis Grossen bacher are visiting relatives this week in the Palo Alto community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Grossenbacher
Palo Alto
School Year Ends with Honors at Harper
Last Tuesday marked the close of a successful term at Harper School. The yearly honor roll for 1926 lists Nellie Marie DeLorey, Augusta Fischer, Amanda Markwortt, Norma Wendel, Ruby Lee Haines, Fay Parker, Gladys Frantzen, Louise Feller, John Earl McCaleb, Elsie Gammenthaler, EK Hopf, Martha Rose Baumann, Edna Fischer, Belton Tatsch, Jettie Rae Sellers, Mryan Birt, J. R. Bierschwale, Ellis Granville Milton Wendel, Francis Floyd, Anita Granville, Mattie Rogers, Milton Gibson, Phil Rogers, Paula Feller, Marie Cottle, Mildred DeFreest, Rolan Taylor and Lella Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Nellie Marie DeLorey
Augusta Fischer
Amanda Markwortt
Norma Wendel
Ruby Lee Haines
Fay Parker
Gladys Frantzen
Louise Feller
John Earl McCaleb
Elsie Gammenthaler
EK. (. Hopf
Martha Rose Baumann
Edna Fischer
Belton Ta
Harper Notes on Plants and Promising Outlook
Mrs J J Soloman and daughter Mildred visited Harper on Wednesday. Farmers favorable weather early week spurs cotton planting with emerging plants reported. Nora Fisher, finishing 11th grade, wins a Draughons Business College scholarship and plans to enroll by May 1. Mr J W Coffey and son Jess from Noxville pass through on way to Kerrville with ranch prospects described as looking fine. A Cedar Springs outing last Sunday drew many locals and visitors for a sumptuous picnic feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Fisher
Draughons Business College of
San Antonio
Suc
J. W. Coffey
Jess
Noxville
Harper
Kerrville
Cedar Springs
Fred. Wedekind
Leona
J.C. Casper
Floyd
Milton
Bob Ivy
Shack Ivy
James River Ranch
Roy Cottle
Wm. Brown
Jess Miller
Wm. Wolf
Pete Whiteworth
Fred Whitewood
Mason
Commencement Exercises Held At Presbyterian Church
Rev. W Wolf delivered the Bacelaureate sermon to a large crowd Sunday night at the Presbyterian church. Monday night featured high school commencement with a decorated hall and a program including salutatory Nora Fisher valedictory Lawrence Nichols and several musical numbers. Grammar school graduation followed with a grand march and multiple class performances led by teachers and local officials. Ed Consort and daughters of Knoxville were visitors in Harper with hosts Mr and Mrs W A Brown, as Kerrville guests George Anderson and Archie Merritt stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wolf
Presbyterian Church
Wolf
Nora Fisher
Lawrence Nichols
F. W. Radetzky
Cecil Floyd
Lydia Whitewood
Herman Usener
Ed. Consort
Noxville
Harper
W. A. Brown
Messrs
George Anderson
Archie Merritt
Kerrville
Fred. Wedekind
Local families travel and attend services around Harper
Mrs. R H Tobin and children Marvin Irene with Mrs Tobinson Hardin on his ranch near Hunt left Wednesday. Bayley and Eagen plan a visit to Bayley aunt at Leahy before returning. Mr and Mrs J M Anderson of Junction came to Harper and their daughter Mary returned home with them. Ed McDougall family and Lonnie McDougall and Alfred Kneese attended the funeral of Robert Zesh at Mason. Mrs Frank M Floyd and daughters visit Austin to see Clyde Floyd at University, escorted to Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Tobin
Marvin
Irene
Misses Bayley
Eagen
Tobinson Hardin
Hunt
Miss Bayley
Leahy
J. M. Anderson
Junction
Harper
Miss Mary
Ed. McDougall
Lonnie McDougall
Alfred Kneese
Robert Zesh
Mason
Frank M. Floyd
Cecil
Francis
Austin
Clyde Floyd
Fredericksburg
Bond Set For Whitecapping Defendant In Waco
Felix Williams was granted bonds of 1000 in three cases charging whitecapping here Monday amid threats received by wealthy Waco men William Cameron R Bolton and C M Seley. Williams was arrested after a gun battle with officers. another man in his car escaped. A dynamite stick with fuse was found in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Felix Williams
William W. Cameron
R. Bolton
C. M. Seley
Williams
Try the New Domino Gold Syrup Flavor
Read promotional copy for Domino Gold syrup praising a delicious flavor and suggesting readers try the product.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Henry Baethge Sr in 77th Year
A birthday dinner on Sunday April 24 surprised Henry Baethge Sr for his 77th birthday. Relatives and neighbors attended including Mrs Henry Baethge Mr and Mrs Henry Kensing Mr and Mrs Alfred Sauer and many others from the community and nearby Kerrville already on the guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baethge
Baethge
Henry Kensing
Alfred Sauer
Aug. Mund
George Nixon
Emil Mund
Ruben Nixon
Alonzo Faught
Ben Schmidt
A. A. Wendel
Henry Baethge Jr
Wille Baethge
Henry Hartmann
Kerrville
Otto Kensing
Paul Sauer
Iddo Wah
Conrad Ernst
Alfred
Aug
Peter
Albert Elena Baethee
Bessie
Else Baethee
Lora
Alma
Schmidt
Olga Sauer
Alice Bracutigam
Dora Sauer
Highway resurfacing work resumes despite warning
The Texas highway commission orders immediate asphalt resurfacing of 328 miles mainly in central and north central counties with a $718,000 minimum cost. Contractors, led by G A McClung of Fort Worth, pledge to fight any legal delay while work starts within days and bids were won in competitive process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
State Highway Commission
American Road Company
North-Entral
Moody
Hofman Construction Company
G. A. McClung
Fat Worth
Johnson
Hood
Smervell
Bosque
McLennan
Mody
Associated Press
Fire Bures 250 Acres In Grant's Pass District
A wildland fire in the National Forest near the lower Rogue in Grant's Pass Oregon burned about 250 acres by Monday after an April 26 start. Authorities estimated the day’s activity and cause remained under investigation as crews worked to contain the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant’s Pass
Ore
Mon- Siskiyou Alice
National Forest
Lower Rogue
Walko the poultry remedy now available at Hy rates
A local notice states Walko poultry remedy is now available at Hy stores with reduced fees. Details specify purchase options and stock status for immediate use by farmers and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. Fischer's
Auto Strikes Bridge Near Kerrville Saturday Night
An auto accident on the Fredericksburg Road near Kerrville city limits left Edward Hahn and Leroy Branden with minor scratches after their roadster struck a concrete bridge banister and overturned. The vehicle sustained severe damage including a broken wheel, bent axle, and smashed top fenders windshield and radiator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Texas
Lord
Fredericksburg
Edward Hahn
Leroy Branden
Edward
Card of Thanks for Henry Jr. Moehle Death
The Moehle family thanks friends and neighbors for support and floral tributes during the sorrowful death of their son Henry Jr. The kindness will be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Moehle and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jr
D. C. Moehle
Gillespie County History books urged at office sale
The note promotes limited Gillespie County History volumes available at the office. Demand is high and books are expected to sell out soon. Patrons are invited to visit to browse and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Alexander
Morris Ranch
H. W. Wairchild
Frank Seiter
Oscar Bode
William Casper
W. O. Parker
Knoxville
J. J. Soloman
Mildred
Cess
White House
Schneider’s Produce Co
Lewis Stevens
J. A. Foster
Paula Feller
Watkins Tarr
Elisa Bell Jones
Marvin Tobin
Dean Hopf
Victor Wendel
Rogers
Man
Doss
D&isfite Moody
Schroeder Bros
Hy. Fischer’s
Citizen’s Auto Co
Harper, Texas
Stonewall
Austin Highway
Clarence Martin
Stonewall, Texas
THE
Kerrville Sanitarium
DR. Secor’s Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
Investment Committee
Albert Koennecke
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!