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The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, October 10, 1897
pg. 4

Wilhelm Scholz who has been a resident of Denison since 1872 died last Saturday and was buried Sunday under the auspices of the Society Vorwaerts, the president, Mayor Lebrecht conducting services at the grave.
The deceased was one of the best known gardeners in this section and the most successful. Everything in connection with his garden and vineyard was conducted on the most approved methods of husbandry. His garden was the admiration of all. If others' crops failed, he never did. In connection with his garden was a well appointed stable of fine cows.
The funeral was largely attended. The deceased was highly appreciated for his many sterling traits of character. The body was carried to the grave, the hearse being dispensed with. The internment was at the Oakwood cemetery near which he resided. Mr. Scholz leaves a wife.

The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, January 12, 1908
pg. 4

When going to press we learn that Mrs. Carolina Schwalbe died this (Friday) morning at 10:30 at her home, 315 E. Morton Street, after a long illness.

The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, January 19, 1908
pg.3

Mrs. Schwalbe Dead
Mrs. Carolina Schwalbe, one of the very early pioneers of Denison, died last Friday, January 10, at her home in the northeast portion of the city. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Schwalbe was born in Silesia, Germany in 1836. She came to American in 1870, casting her lot with Denison two years later. The deceased was twice married, her first husband being Mr. Wm. Scholz. They conducted a farm near Denison very successfully for a number of years. In 1899 she was married to Mr. Schwalbe, her first husband having died.
Mrs. Schwalbe was the very best type of the domestic woman. She was a great helpmate to her husband, who feels deeply the loss of the good wife. The German race are noted for the thorough manner in which they perform every function of life, and the deceased exemplified in her daily life the most noble characteristics of her people.
The funeral took place Sunday morning under the auspices of the Society Vorwaerts and the Sons of Herman. The funeral discourse was pronounced by Dr. Yeidel. The interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.