Devils river country figures in town Wednesday
Local visitors include John Thurman Alf Kirchoff Felix Kensing David Schmidt and father and Rev Scott from Bandera now a missionary guest of G L Bierschwale. N J Davis mourns his mother in Junction and travels there with Bierschwale for the funeral. Mrs Harper and Mrs Wiley shop in Fredericksburg to purchase items and glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils River
Messrs
John Thurman
Alf, Kirchoff
Felix Kensing
David Schmidt
Father
Scott
Bandera
G .L. Bierschwale
Harper
D. L. Wiley
Fredericksburg
Wiley
Dr Bird and Family Visit Whitewright for Two-Week Stay
Dr Bird and family are visiting Whitewright and plan to stay about two weeks. The note records a short personal trip with expected duration and location.
Robertses Take Mrs Roberts to Doctor Visit
Mr A Roberts accompanied Mrs Roberts to Dr Buttes at Ban dera for treatment. Mrs C T Roll welcomed a baby girl on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Roberts
Mrs. Roberts
Bory
Mrs. C. Troll
Boy Joins Menge Household After Move
A boy has come to make his home at Mr. and Mrs. Felix Menge, joining their household in a relocation that marks a new phase for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Felix Menge
Harper Post Office Welcomes New Mail Carrier
The Harper post office announces a new mail carrier, Mr. L. E. Lane, who will serve the Knoxville end of the route starting Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
L. E. Lane
Noxville
Will Roeder Takes Flock To Ranch In Mule Trade
Mr Will Roeder visited our section early this week to drive a flock of sheep to his ranch secured from S H Parker in a mule trade. Mr and Mrs D L Wiley returned Friday from Fairfield Texas where they cared for Mr Wiley's father Grandpa Wiley who died Sept 27 at his daughter's home, Mrs C A Smith. Eleven Wiley children survive including Mrs Mary Carter Mrs Hariet Arnold John and Will Wiley of New Mexico Tom Wiley of Marble Falls Dan Wiley Harper Mrs Ellen Bowden Pampa Mrs Martha Smith Muirchild Mrs Charity Cunnings Burnett Andrew Wiley Oklahoma and Geo Wiley Abilene. Grandma Wiley died a little over a year ago. The aging couple visited here about two years ago, making many quaint acquaintances who will grieve their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D .L. Wiley
Fairland
Texas
Mr Wiley
Grandpa Wiley
C. A. Smith
Mary Carter
Hariet Arnold
John
Will Wiley
New Mexico
Tom Wiley
Marble Falls
Dan Wiley
Harper
Ellen Bowden Pampa
Martha Smith
Muirchild
Charity Cunnings Burnett
Andrew Wiley
Okla
Geo. Wiley
Abilene
Grandma Wiley
Heaven
Maurer Couple Welcome Baby Girl This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Felix Maurer are proud parents of a small daughter born Sunday. Hardin Tobin and Joe Edward arrived from Gartrell ranch Wednesday. A hard rain Sunday evening swept across the area with wind damaging shade trees west of town. Some corn in the field may be damaged though rain will help late grass and fall forage crops and improve sheep pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Maurer
Hardin Tobin
Joe Edward
Gartrell Ranch
Local notes on residents and small events
Otto Moellendorf heals from a broken arm after a car crank accident. Churchgoers were waterbound until Monday noon. Rev. Howard of San Marcos preached at the Presbyterian church. J. Whitewood and Mrs. Whitewood visited from San Marcos, with Mrs. Whitewood staying with her mother. Mrs. M. D. Rogers has been ill. Miss Odessa Parker of Knoxville visits relatives here. Miss Lee Merritt arrived from Center Point to start a music class soon. J Garret Bierschwale drove a truck load to his feed store. a cement driveway replacement is underway. Mattress factory chatter stems from a missing machine. Kaiser’s shop is the likely source. W. A. Brown and Uncle Sam Krell installed a galaxy roof in front of Brown’s shoe shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Merritt
Center Point
J Garret Bierschwale
Sheep Bought From Local Dealers At 7 50 Per Head
Levi Maddox and Fd Ottmen visited this week to take delivery of 101 stock sheep recently purchased from parties here at seven dollars fifty cents per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Levi Maddox
Fd Ottmen
Cotton Bale Brought To Gin By Henderson Branch Resident
Mr Will Ward of Henderson Branch brought a bale of cotton to the gin on Wednesday. Mr Delbert Ottmers, formerly at Citizens Auto Co garage, quit at the start of the month and now works at Kott's Garage in Fredericksburg. Ottmers had many friends here who wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ward
Henderson
Delbert Ottmers
Citizens Auto Co
Kott
Fredericksburg
Ottmers
Local families visit and move in Klein Branch area
Wednesday visitors include Richard Bierschwale and families from Reds Hole and Klein Branch, with Douglas Duderstadt and Lawrence Nichols traveling from Klein Branch to Harper High. Levi Fairchild and family plan to move to Verda Rus sells area and pick cotton until rental possession. Tom Nichols and family relocate to Klein Branch pending new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bierschwale
Reds Hole
Johnson Virgil Steward
Pete Steven
Klein Branch
Douglas Duderstadt
Lawrence Nichols
Levi Fairchild
Verda Russells
Cottton
Tom Nichols
Heur Place
Mitchells Magic Marvel Washing Compound Ad
Boost your wash day with Mitchells Magic Marvel washing compound available through Mrs Otto Schlaudt in Harper Texas. This compact notice notes a local seller and product for household cleaning use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Otto Schlaudt
Harper Texas
Read the Advertisements for Your Desired Finds
The paper urges readers to scan the advertisements, suggesting they may contain exactly what they have been seeking. It emphasizes checking listings for potential bargains and opportunities.
A Trip To Sugarland
A traveler recounts an impulsive early morning journey ending in Sugarland a dawn arrival after a 300 mile trip. He describes rapid transit from Kerrville to San Antonio, a long train ride, and sleeping through much of the journey. Sugarland is noted for Imperial Sugar with farms stretching to the horizon and a single owner in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Sam Antonio
Here
Alamo
I. P
Sugarland
Imperial Cafe
Imperial Merantile Co
Imperial Sugar Sales Co
Inquiries Tie Imperial Company to Elridge and Farm No 2
The narrator notes Col W T Elridge as head of the Imperial Company and plans to visit Imp Farm No 2, estimated at about 21 miles away. After seeking directions and confirming the route, he finds service cars are not available and contemplates walking the distance. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Company
Col. W. T. Elridge
Imp. Farm No. 2
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryson & Crockett Merc. Co
Harper, Texas
Fall Goods Merc
Otto Rahe & CO
First State Bank
State Guaranty Fund Bank
Guaranty Fund Bank
THE
Kerrville Sanitarium
DR. Secor’s Hospital
V . Vussell
Dietrich Bros
Palo Alto
N. J. Davis
Junction
Bierschwale
Will Roeder
S. H. Parker
Otto Moellendorf
Rev
Howard
San Marcos
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. J
Whitewood
Mr. Whitewood
M. D. Rogers
Odessa Parker
Knoxville
H. J. Kaiser
W. A. Brown
Sam
Krell
Harper Tin and Sheet
TIN
J. B. Birt
M. D
State Higgway
Midwa
Kerrylle
C. W. Granville Harper
Texe
City Cafe
Central Meat Market
Eggall
Fess
Guaranty Products
Meg. OD
Lipscomb Street
Fort Worth
Citizens Auto Company
Ford
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