Deutschburg Newspaper Columns
 

DEUTSCHBURG

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evers of the Deutschburg community northwest of Palacios were here Saturday shopping and looking for farm help, Mr. Evers having just recovered from a second severe attack of flu and being greatly in need of help to finish putting in his crops.

Palacios Beacon, June 6, 1919
 

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher of the Deutschburg vicinity were shopping in this city Wednesday. They were accompanied by their daughter, Miss Pearl, who has entered the Palacios High School. Mr. Thatcher paid the Beacon office a pleasant call and said while their community felt the effects of the gulf storm no serious damage was done. Some cotton was blown off, a few houses partly unroofed and a new wind mill just recently put up by Gus Kunover was blown down and slightly damaged.

Palacios Beacon, September 19, 1919
 

A Deutschburg Secret Uncovered.

We shouldn’t do it perhaps, as the exact date in November has not yet been announced, but what’s the use holding back good news? Well, Mr. Paul Gerhard, and Miss Anna Schutte, are to be happily married next month, and this announcement is a grand scoop for the wide-awake Beacon scout. These popular young people are so widely and favorably known that this announcement is going to cause a veritable deluge of happiness in many parts of our gay little universe. Paul Gerhard, party of the first part but recently returned from France after fourteen months active service in Uncle Sam’s splendid army, and Paul is one of the young gentlemen of whom his friends are proud, while Miss Schutte is a most charming and accomplished young lady. The Beacon offers both hands in congratulations.

Palacios Beacon, October 17, 1919
 

Palacios Beacon, October 24, 1919
 

Deutschburg is again to the front with a proud event, wherein Mr. Paul Gerhard and Miss Anna Schutte were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on last Friday, Nov. 7, the ceremony being performed by Rev. W. Wolf pastor of the Lutheran Church of El Campo. An elaborate feast was partaken of by a host of happy guests. The floral display was grand and the charivari a lively one.

Palacios Beacon, November 14, 1919
 

Deutschburg

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilrodt have gone to Nebraska for a few months visit.

Mrs. Peter Cerneka, little daughter and son, were Francitas visitors Tuesday.

Glenn R. Ellis of Francitas visited Saturday night and Sunday with Hubert Thatcher.

The Val Egger family of Francitas were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rantdmyre [Rampmeier] Wednesday.

Mr. Erwin Gerhard has a sale billed for Nov. 18, which he intends to sell and go to Chicago, Ill. to make his future home.

John Kopnicky, Jr. visited his mother this week end, returning to Refugio Monday where he is employed by the Brownsville R. R. Co.

There will be a Thanksgiving program at the Deutschburg school house in the night of Nov. 24, following a box social and cake. There will be a pie for the most homely man. We expect to have hamburgers and wieners for the unfortunate ones.

Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1920
 

Deutschburg

Mr. John Kopnicky lost a fine mule one day this week.

John Ranmpmeier was hauling lumber from Francitas Friday.

Harry Best and family made a business trip to Palacios Tuesday.

Mrs. Tchursich and Mrs. Lenarch were shopping in Francitas Friday.

Charles Jurgeck went up to Houston Monday to get repairs for his automobile.

Cotton is about all picked in and Joe Ruba each took a bale to the gin Friday.

J. F. Evers, a family of Palacios, were mingling with friends in this vicinity Thursday.

Mrs. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher were Palacios visitors Monday.

Dick Schmidt motored to Francitas Saturday to market a crate of chickens for Thanksgiving.

C. J. Hansen butchered a fine beef one day this week which he sold out among the neighbors of this vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hecq of Raton, N. Mex., were the guests of Mrs. Hecq’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moor this week.

Palacios Beacon, November 26, 1920
 

Deutschburg

Messrs. Detrich and R. W. Schmidt motored to Francitas Monday.

Ira Ressler of Turtle Bay was in this vicinity Tuesday, selling sweet potatoes.

Mesdames Cerneka, Kopnicky, and Thatcher were shopping in Francitas Tuesday.

Miss Mary Kopnicky came home from Francitas to spend Thanksgiving with her folks.

A number of Deutschburg young people went for an outing on the Carancahua Sunday afternoon.

The basket social at the school house was well attended Wednesday night. There were Turtle Bay, Carancahua, and Francitas.

Mr. Fred Elbge, who has been up at the A. and M. College taking an eight week course in auto and tractor mechanics, is back to Deutschburg visiting friends and relatives.

Miss Virginia Atwater and Miss Margaret Schmidt of Palacios attended the box supper at the school house Wednesday night. Some of their friends are in doubt as to whom they ate supper with. It was Mr. H.”, as you anticipated, girls? Here’s hoping it was.

Palacios Beacon, December 3, 1920
 

Deutschburg

Peter Cheneka made a trip to Francitas Sunday.

Mr. Michael George made a trip to Ganado Sunday.

Mrs. Fred Roda was a Francitas visitor Tuesday.

A new water fountain has been installed at the school house.

Mrs. Fred Roda visited at the home of her son Herman and wife Sunday.

Fred Schmidt butchered a beef this week and peddled it out among the neighbors.

Four new pupils started school Monday morning making a total enrollment of 28.

The heavy rains in this section are preventing the farmers from doing their fall plowing.

The school pupils are rejoicing over the new baseball goods and basketball outfit recently purchased.

Mrs. George Williamson and daughter, Miss Maude, of Palacios, were guests of Mrs. Hary Best Saturday.

Charlie Jergeck is sporting a new Maxwell car these days. Now, girls, Charlie could make some woman a man.

Deer hunting on the Carancahua seems to be the order of the day. Several deer have been seen on this side of the river.

Hubert Thatcher and Louie Hurta went duck hunting in the rice fields Saturday evening and brought home a nice lot of game.

We have had some fine, cool weather the last few days, of which some of the people of this vicinity have taken advantage by butchering and curing this week.

There was a family gathering at the Harbison home Sunday, those present being, father and mother Harbison, Ellis Jensen and family of Turtle Bay, R. H. Church and family of Ohio colony, and Miss Weaver of Markham.

Palacios Beacon, December 10, 1920
 

Deutschburg

Mr. Dick Schmidt motored to Francitas Monday.

J. M. Moor met with an accident Friday while pouring hot Babbitt into a disc. The Babbitt exploded and hit him above the left eye, bruising that member severely. His wife was standing near him and the Babbitt also struck her foot, which was also badly burned.

Messrs. John and Joe Pruseck from near Blessing were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kuba Sunday.

Hubert Thatcher visited Glenn Ellis in Francitas Thursday and Friday.

Mrs. Fred Rhoda was shopping in Francitas Friday.

Mr. Fred Schmidt and son Carl were hauling hay to Francitas Friday.

Mrs. Harry Best motored to Palacios Monday.

Frank and Jim Moor are doing some ditching on their new land this week.

Mr. Briggs and two sons who reside on the G. A. Salsbury farm were visiting on the Carancahua Sunday.

Palacios Beacon, December 17, 1920
 

Thatcher-Cravatt

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher, of the Deutschburg community, announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruby Candace, to Mr. A. Edwin Cravatt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1921, in Cedar Park.

The bride is well and favorably known in Palacios having attended school here and has been a popular and successful school teacher for several years. We join her many friends in hearty congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Cravatt are at home to their many friends in Cedar Park.

Palacios Beacon, February 25, 1921
 

Last Saturday at the home of Mrs. John Cheinacka, of Deutschburg, excitement reigned supreme for a little while, when it was discovered that the house was on fire. But for the quick work of the family and neighbors the house would have been entirely destroyed, however the loss will be about $200.

Palacios Beacon, March 11, 1921

 

In another column will be found the professional card of Mr. R. W. Hadley, who recently moved to his fine farm near Deutschburg, being attracted to this section by our delightful climate and a desire to enter extensively in the fruit industry. However his friends here, knowing his capabilities as a tuner and repairer of pianos, have prevailed upon him to at least give a part of his time to his old profession, and he will visit Palacios in a few days and make a house to house canvas. Ample proof of Mr. Hadley’s qualifications is the fact that for many years he was connected with the Knight-Campbell Music Co. of Denver, Colo., one of the largest music concerns in the West, and lately with Bush & Gerts of Houston.

Palacios Beacon, March 18, 1921
 

The Misses Dora and Annie Schmidt of Deutschburg, whose birthday occurred Thursday, were entertained in quite a pleasing manner in their home in the evening. A lovely birthday cake was the center of attraction as there were candles enough for the birthday of each young lady who all their lives have celebrated their birthday on the same day. The delicious ice cream and cake and the splendid music were very much enjoyed by those who were fortunate enough to be there.

Palacios Beacon, April 29, 1921
 

Deutschburg School Closes

The social at the Deutschburg school house last Friday night was given as a program at the close of school. The program consisted of a pie and ice cream supper. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the school. The social was well attended and good order and behavior prevailed, except that some of our neighbors from across the river had more appetite than manners and escaped with two pie plates and left the girl to return home without a taste of the pie. We are glad to say that we know the names of the above characters and shall watch for them the next time, as we do not need money from such sources.

Palacios Beacon, May 27, 1921
 

Deutschburg

Haying is the order of the day.

The ladies club met at the school house Thursday, August 4^th.

The Evers family of near Carancahua were callers in Deutschburg one day last week.

E. Johs, Prof. Harbison and D. S. Schmidt made a business trip to Edna Wednesday.

Miss Maude Williamson, of Palacios, visited her sister, Mrs. Best, a few days last week.

The storm of a few weeks ago played havoc with the school property. School begins soon so we will have to get busy and do some repairing.

Prof. Harbison and family and Mr. Massey and son, of Turtle Bay, went to Madisonville, Tex., Friday and spent a few days with Mrs. Harbison’s parents.

Palacios Beacon, August 5, 1921
 

There will be a community fair at the Deutschburg School House on October 15. Races, ball game, demonstration on how to cull poultry, exhibits of cooking, farm products, pigs and baby beeves. Lunch on the grounds. Full particulars in next week’s Beacon.

Palacios Beacon, October 7, 1921
 

Palacios Beacon, October 14, 1921
 

Deutschburg Community Fair Grand Success

The Community spirit displayed and the way all the neighborhood worked together made the Deutschburg Fair a marked success. Miss Kucera, the Home Agent, gave some very interesting as well as helpful information  concerning chickens and how to pick the good layers from out a flock of hens without making a trap nest. Mr. Wilkinson, the County Agent, gave just as interesting and helpful information concerning dairy cows, and how they should have been judged. Then to throw in a little fun in on the side, the boys had a contest in climbing a greased pole, which afforded a great deal of sport for the spectators and much embarrassment to the ones who vainly tried to seize the pair of shoes at the top.

After lunch a talk by Judge Sample of Edna was most thoroughly enjoyed by all. He had a delivery of speech that holds attention to the very last, and one man expressed the sentiment of the entire audience when he said, “I could listen to Judge Sample all afternoon.” But such could not be, for the men, not to be outdone by the boys, made an effort to climb the greased pole. Much laughter was the result, for only one man succeeded in getting to the top.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent in having races of various kinds, and ended with a ball game between Francitas and Deutschburg, in which Francitas won by a score of 11 to 8.

Many thanks are due the business men of both Palacios and Francitas for the liberal prizes in cash and merchandise which they donated, and which caused the winners to go home with the smiles that wouldn’t come off.

Following is the list of contests and the first and second prize winners:

Palacios Beacon, October 21, 1921
 

Deutschburg

Mr. Wilkinson, county agent of Jackson county, took some farmers including Mr. E Johs and Mr. Harry Best, to Katy, Tex., to see some big peanut threshers in operation and to investigate how peanuts are handled on a large scale, from the time they are planted until they are marketed.

A good attendance is expected at the Ladies’ Community Club which meets Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. J. J. Harbison. The Men’s Club meets the same evening of each month in the school house.

Palacios Beacon, November 4, 1921
 

Deutschburg

Mrs. Harry Best accompanied her mother, Mrs. Williamson to Houston Fair.

Rosie Schmidt was married to Sam Schleisser of Carancahua, Wednesday afternoon. The happy couple will make their future home in Carancahua.

A demonstration of cheese was given at the home of Mrs. Harbison, by District Agent, Mrs. M. M. Daughterty from A. and M. College on Wednesday afternoon which was very instructive. All present thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon especially tasting all the good things made from plain “Dutch Cheese.”

Palacios Beacon, November 18, 1921
 

The residence of Chas. Thatcher on the north edge of Deutschburg, was destroyed last Saturday by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher were awakened barely in time to escape with their lives and only saved two trunks.

Palacios Beacon, December 9, 1921
 

First Community Fair In Jackson County

The Deutschburg Community Fair, the first ever held in the county, was a success, advised W. L. Wilkinson, county agent in Jackson Co., in his weekly field report. Something like 200 people were present, a number coming from adjoining communities. There were twenty-two head of dairy stock and thirteen pens of poultry exhibited and a good display of farm and garden products. Thirteen Club members out of fifteen brought exhibits, and about fifty-five dollars were given for prizes besides the awards made to club members. The county judge delivered an interesting and helpful address, the County Home Demonstration agent gave a poultry culling demonstration and the county agent gave a dairy cow judging demonstration. This community fair originated with the club members and was carried to such a successful conclusion because of the organization and cooperation of the people of the community. –Extension Service Farm News.

Palacios Beacon, December 30, 1921
 

FOR RENT—200 acre farm. 9 miles from Palacios, Deutschburg District, good pasture, good well and windmill. Write Frank Naglo, Victoria, Texas.

Palacios Beacon, February 17, 1922
 

Deutschburg To Have Treat

Mrs. Barnes, the clothing specialist from A. & M. College, is to be at the Deutschburg schoolhouse Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28, at 2 o’clock, and give some work in the line of clothes.

Each lady who is interested bring a scrap of domestic, or some cloth about ¼ or ½ yard, a pair of scissors, needle, thread and thimble. She will also have a suitcase full of children’s dresses which are very charming, and anyone who desires may bring some old newspapers and cut some patterns.

This is a special treat to this part of the county and it is hoped that a large crowd of interested ladies will be present to carry off a bushel of information that they can use at home.

Not only are the ladies from Deutschburg urged to attend, but from all around the country, for ‘tis seldom Mrs. Barnes gets out in any one section of the State, as she has so much territory to cover. So let’s all show our appreciation by having an extra large crowd present to absorb the information imparted.

Palacios Beacon, February 24, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Mr. and Mrs. Roda were Francitas visitors Tuesday.

Mr. Jas. Moore was in Palacios Friday on business.

J. J. Harbison and family spent Sunday at R. H. Churches in the Ohio colony.

The dipping vat on the Best place is almost completed and will soon be ready for use.

Messrs. J. J. Harbison, Fred Schmidt and E. Johs were business visitors in Edna last Saturday.

Mr. John Kopnicky and Mr. Frank Moore went fishing Sunday and brought home a good string of fish.

The ladies of Deutschburg are going to head off the high cost of living by filing 1,000 tin cans which they are purchasing.

The Mothers Club meets April the 7^th at the Teacherage. Miss Kucera of Edna will meet with them and give a sewing demonstration.

Mr. Jake Lehman of Okla. and Mrs. Will Lehman of Ohio, who have been spending the winter camping on the Carancahua river returned home this week.

Mr. Byron Williamson and family of Angleton and Mrs. Geo. E. Williamson of Palacios spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Best on the Carancahua river.

Mrs. Kabolly, Mrs. Jas. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evers, and Mrs. Hurta spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kuba celebrating the 56^th birthday of Mr. Kuba.

Notice the paper closely for the date of the entertainment to be given at Deutschburg. The entertainment will consist of some modern play given by the home talent of the community.

Palacios Beacon, March 24, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Mr. Ira Ressler of Turtle Bay is rebuilding Mrs. Schuette’s barn.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison and family visited at Mr. Osburn’s at Turtle Bay Sunday.

Lightning killed two cows for Mrs. Kabolly and one for Mr. Moore Thursday afternoon.

That funny old deacon will make you laugh at the school house Monday night April 17.

Be sure and come to the Deutschburg school house April 17 and see that jolly bunch of darkies.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Best and Mr. Hansen went to Palacios Saturday to vote for their favorite candidates.

Miss Sophia Lubben, Messrs. Von Kissel, Wilrodt and Hirsch called at the Evers home Monday afternoon.

J. J. Harbison and family, Mrs. C. J. Hansen and E. Johs motored into Palacios Monday evening after school.

Mr. and Mrs. Huddleston of Palacios and Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Francitas were entertained at the M. Sexton home Sunday.

School trustee election was held at the school house Saturday. Mr. Gus Kunover and Mr. E. Johs being elected as trustees.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hansen, Mrs. J. F. Evers, Mrs. M. Sexton and Mrs. J. J. Harbison enjoyed the hospitality of the Best home Tuesday afternoon.

Palacios Beacon, April 7, 1922
 

Deutschburg

There will be no school on good Friday.

Mrs. Rampmeier called on Mrs. Johs Friday afternoon.

Mrs. J. F. Evers and Franz were Palacios visitors Tuesday.

Mary Kopnicky of Francitas spent the week-end with home folks.

Mike Kopnicky and Prof. Harbison played ball at Francitas Saturday.

Don’t forget those darkies will make you laugh at the school house April 18.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schlisser of Carancahua attended the clubs here Friday night.

Mrs. Geo. Williamson of Palacios visited her daughter, Mrs. H. Best Wednesday night.

There will be an Easter singing at the School house Sunday afternoon. Everybody invited.

Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Osburn of Turtle Bay visited their daughter, Mrs. J. J. Harbison one day last week.

In a hotly contested game of ball, the contingent representing Palacios defeated Francitas’ prides to the tune of 7 to 2. No alibi is to be advanced for their defeat, but a whole-hearted spirit for revenge prevails, and it is hoped that a return game will be played to be staged in the “City-by-the-Sea.”

The Deutschburg Club held its monthly meeting Friday, April 8, most of the discussion being relative to cattle dipping. A great number of the farmers seem to be a trifle shy on enthusiasm in this respect, but the beneficial effects of dipping which are sure to become manifest, will doubtless dispel all such dissatisfaction. The benefits of dipping are not fallacious, but a proven fact, and there is no doubt that the community will be bettered thereby.

Mrs. Geo. Williamson of Palacios visited her daughter, Mrs. H. Best Wednesday night.

There will be an Easter singing at the school house Sunday afternoon. Everybody invited.

Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Osburn of Turtle Bay visited their daughter, Mrs. J. J. Harbison one day last week.

Miss Kucera, our Home Agent, did not get to give her demonstration Friday night, will be given later.

The new vat on the Best ranch is completed and Monday and Tuesday was devoted to ridding the community of ticks.

The play given by the Ladies Club was postponed from Monday April 17 until Tuesday April 18. Admission 10cts. Light refreshments will be served afterward for 5 cents each article.

Palacios Beacon, April 14, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Prof. Harbison was in Ashby on business Friday.

Mrs. A. E. Louderback called at the Best home Sunday morning.

The school pupils are preparing the closing day program for May 12.

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Huddleston and family visited at Manley Sexton’s Sunday.

Mrs. Harbison and daughters visited the Jensen home at Turtle Bay Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evers and family spent Sunday at the Lubben home in Francitas.

Master Fred Schmidt spent Saturday and Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Schleisser at Carancahua.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas Moor moved this week and will make their home with Mrs. Moor’s grandmother, Mrs. Kabolly.

There was an Easter singing at the school house Sunday afternoon. It was enjoyed so much another was announced for Sunday, April 30, 3 p. m.

Laugh and grow fat is why people flock in to Deutschburg’s entertainments. In spite of the inclement weather a crowd enjoyed the play Tuesday night after which was served coffee and pie.

Palacios Beacon, April 21, 1922
 

Deutschburg to Repeat Plays

In view of the fact that there have been so many requests that the Ladies Club give their plays again they have consented to do so, and will repeat their plays “Love and Lather” and “Darkey Woodcutter” on Monday night, May1st, 8:15, at the Deutschburg school house. Don’t miss it.

Palacios Beacon, April 28, 1922
 

Deutschburg

We are able to report a good rain May 2.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9 and 10 are dip days at the Best vat. So dip that tick.

We wish to thank the people who helped us make the entertainment a success.

The Deutschburg Clubs will hold their monthly meetings Friday night at the Teacherage and school house.

Master John Johs was hurried to the hospital at Bay City Tuesday afternoon for an operation, he was accompanied by his father.

The ladies club gave their plays the second time Monday night to a large and appreciative audience. About $24 has been realized from the play.

There will be a program and refreshments at the Deutschburg school house Saturday night May 13 to commemorate the last day of school. Everybody invited.

There will be a program and refreshments at the Deutschburg school house Saturday night May 13 to commemorate the last day of school. Everybody invited.

Rev. Wolf of El Campo will hold Lutheran services at the school house Sunday morning May 14. In the afternoon after church service there will be another singing. Everybody come and bring a World Evangel song book.

Palacios Beacon, May 5, 1922
 

The Deutschburg community has the right idea. Their school is in need of several things so they prepared a good program and then advertised it. Four cars from Palacios went over last Monday night, enjoyed the program and also the cake, coffee and cocoa which the ladies had for sale.

Palacios Beacon, May 5, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Deutschburg is located on the Carancahua River and is the busiest happiest little community in South Texas. We have had until recently the smallest school district that the law allows, yet we have maintained school ever since our school house has been built.

We have our own teachers’ cottage and have kept the same teacher for eight years thereby gaining a couple weeks each year for teacher and pupils getting acquainted.

Lots of corn and feed stuffs raised.

We have a 95 per cent land owner community.

Hundreds of tons of hay are shipped each year.

2899 head of stock are dipped at our dipping vat.

We have two successful clubs, men's farm club and mothers club..

We raise our own garden and meat. Thousands of cans of meats and vegetables are canned each year.

We had the only successful rural Fair held in South Texas and planning on the second annual one this fall.

We have our own cream testing station also our own egg circle, have shipped 8 cans of cream and 120 dozen of eggs per week.

Plans are being made to enlarge our school and make a two teacher school of it and give a high school course to our boys and girls.

Last but not least is community co-operation, a community side delivery rake and peanut thrasher are being bought for the use of the many acres of peanuts grown in our happy, healthy successful little farm community.

The second annual community picnic was held in the park July 21. A great crowd enjoyed the bathing in the river, and dancing. &82 was taken in for refreshments. Plans are being laid to erect some bath houses, spring boards and park improvements to make our park more attractive.

Palacios Beacon, August 4, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Miss Belle Williamson is spending the week at the Best ranch.

Miss Gladys Harbison visited her aunt in the Ohio colony this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raulz gave a dance at their home Saturday night.

Several from here attended the Ford show in Palacios Monday night.

Mr. Ben Jensen of Turtle Bay, is staying at Mr. Harbison’s this week.

Mr. Gus Kunover has purchased Mr. Tscherisich house and will move it to his farm.

The Farm and Mothers Clubs met Saturday night. It was decided to have our second annual Community fair in September. Premium lists will be published soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Tschersich are expecting to leave soon for Cleveland, Ohio, to live. We will miss these good people and wish them good luck and happiness in their new home.

Little Miss Vera Maude Best entertained a few of her little friends at her home Wednesday afternoon. After several hours of merry games, refreshments of ice cream cones and candy were served. Those present were: Misses Christine Lenarc, Mary Kunover, Gladys Ermine and Alline Harbison, Elize, Edith and Anna Ever and Vera Maude and Master Geo. Best.

Palacios Beacon, August 11, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Fred Schmidt was a Francitas caller Monday.

Miss Anna Schmidt is staying at the Ira Ressler home near Turtle Bay.

Vera Maude Best is visiting in Palacios this week with her grandma.

J. C. Neil, of Port Lavaca, called on his sister, Mrs. Harbison, Monday.

Mrs. Frank Raulz spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. Riggs and family.

Master George Best returned this week from Angleton where he visited his uncle, Byron Williamson.

Professors Thompson, Harbison and Kingham left Sunday night for Edna, to attend Teachers’ Institute.

Deutschburg celebrated Labor Day by having a mass meeting at the school house to clean the grounds and buildings for school which starts Sept. 11. Several new play things were added to make the kiddies happy.

The Deutschburg Fair will be Sept. 22. Exhibits will be Jersey cattle, all kinds of chickens, turkeys, ducks, farm products, pies, cakes, breads, canned fruit and vegetables. A full list will be given later. Races, etc. will be had for amusement.

The clubs met Saturday night to finish fair plans and also had as guests Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Allen, of Edna and Mr. and Mrs. Tschersich and Mrs. Kabolly, who will leave soon for Cleveland, Ohio. We regret very much to lose these good people from our midst, but wish them a happy home with their children.

Palacios Beacon, September 8, 1922
 

Deutschburg’s 2^nd Annual Fair

On Friday, September 22^nd, the Annual Deutschburg Fair will be held, preobservation showing that it bids fair to surpass in every way, the entirely successful and enjoyable effort of the preceding year.

A varied and interesting program is being provided, the exhibits covering practically every phase of farm activity. Stock of all kinds is to be exhibited, ribbons and prizes to be awarded to the winner and runner-up of each class. Those who attended last year’s fair will be able to note the improvement that even one short year has made in the quality of animals to be shown. The stock judging events are free to all, no entrance fee being required. The culinary department is due for a busy day. The rivalry among the women of the community in that line is intense and many and varied are the products of their art which will be exhibited. The Deutschburg kitchens are destined to become the centers of great activeness just before Fair day.

The ladies are also to vie as to their skill that the most praiseworthy efforts both as regards the products of the kitchen and of the needle will be awarded prizes, will tend toward the very best efforts of all and will be sure to result in a display of art seldom seen in this section.

In the afternoon representatives from the A. & M. College are expected to address the gathering, as well as a representative of the Mistletoe Creamery.

Dairy cattle and poultry will be the main topics discussed, and it is a surety that many interesting and instructive pointers can be picked up by attentive members of the audience.

And then, of course, there are the inevitable athletic events, foot racing and horse racing and many other games, some of which, (reminiscent of last year and certain of the events) are sure to be of much amusement.

Ample refreshments and good eats will be available on the grounds, and the worthy citizens of communities from near and far are cordially invited to attend this, the Second Annual Deutschburg Fair. Remember the date, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 22.

J. F. Evers, Chairman Fair Com.

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We the undersigned merchants realizing the importance of community building, agree to close our places of business at noon, Friday September 22^nd, and attend the Deutschburg Community Fair, if possible:

Curtis-Sisson Grocery Co.
N. L. Hayes
Ed Russell Market
H. C. Boyd Store
Traylor Hardware Co.
G. H. Stanford Garage
F. A. Sisson
J. L. Pybus Planing Mill
J. L. Parker Racket Store
J. W. Stewart
T. R. Brandon
W. B. Rae
Jno. T. Price Lumber Co.
A. J. Tatum Grocery Co.
L. A. McKinnon
Foley Printing Co.
M. E. Rogers
City Barber Shop
D. P. Moore Dry Goods Co.
Grant Lumber Co.

Palacios Beacon, September 15, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Mrs. F. Roda was a Francitas visitor Monday.

Rev. Wolf of El Campo preached at the school house Sunday morning.

Mrs. M. F. Osburn, of Turtle Bay, visited her daughter Wednesday night.

Misses Marie and Margaret Schmidt, of Palacios, visited their father Sunday.

The Farmers and Mothers clubs meet Sept. 29, and a full attendance is desired.

The Fair Committee is working hard and expect to have the best fair in the country.

Messrs. G. Kunover and E. Johs went to Turtle Bay Monday after a mule Mr. Kunover had purchased.

School began Monday with an enrollment of 15. We hope the rest will be able to start in in a short time.

Deutschburg has no oil wells or other big things to make her known all over the world, but she has a class of enterprising citizens who DO things. Come to the Fair Sept. 22 and see.

Palacios Beacon, September 15, 1922
 

Palacios Beacon, September 22, 1922
 

Deutschburg Fair Friday October Six

Great preparations are being made for the Second Annual Fair to be held at Deutschburg Friday, October 6. There will be exhibits of stock, Jersey cows, poultry of all kinds, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, pies, cakes, bread, etc. Don’t fail to attend.

Palacios Beacon, September 29, 1922
 

Great preparations are being made for the Second Annual Fair to be held at Deutschburg Friday, October 6. There will be exhibits of stock. Jersey cows, poultry of all kinds, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, pies, cakes, bread, etc. Don’t fail to attend.

Palacios Beacon, October 6, 1922
 

Community Fair At Deutschburg Great Success
(By Mason Hirsh)

The Deutschburg Fair which held on Friday, October 6, was in many ways unique. First of all, an unprecedented turnout from Palacios was present, and in all about 300 persons attended the affair. For a community the size of Deutschburg this is doing mighty well.

While the fair was a distinct success from all angles, to be perfectly frank the writer was more than a trifle disappointed in the stock exhibits, or at least the majority of them. Neither so numerous, nor as a general thing in as good condition as the preceding year, the live stock did not represent the true worth of that which the community really possesses. Naturally there were exceptions, notably among which were the animals exhibited by Gus Konover, J. F. Evers, E. Johs and Harry Best. However, the stock was awarded prizes by a competent judge, and numerous valuable pointers were picked up by exhibitors and spectators alike.

The interior of the school building, where was displayed products of farm and kitchen, presented a sight to gladden the heart of the agricultural enthusiast and of the epicure. While the farm products were excellent and representative of what the community is doing in that line, it was the art of the kitchen which held the writer’s attention. Never was a more tempting array of pastry, preserves, candy and kindred products displayed to mortal eye. How the judges could pick the winner from such an equal array of perfection is beyond conception. We can find it in our heart to envy the lot of the married man of Deutschburg.

The afternoon was devoted to sports, among the most interesting of which was the horse races. Then of course there were the various foot races, including the fat ladies race, and the race for girls under six years of age, which were particularly good.

A greased pole was successfully assaulted, a greased pig captured, a bicycle race run and won, and the day terminated with the throwing of a guinea and two chickens from the roof of the school house into the crowd. One of the chickens was considerate enough to fly directly into the arms of R. H. VonKessel, and the famished bachelors who compose the Francitas Land & Improvement Company are at last to partake of a square meal.

While the writer has no definite information, the refreshment stand seemed rushed every minute or the day, and from the size of the crowd who at most times surrounded it, the day must have been a success financially as well as socially.

Following is a list of those who first and second honors of the exhibits named:

 LADIES’ EXHIBITS

HANDWORK

 With the incidental excitement barely subsided, the community is already planning for a bigger and better fair next year, and with the experience of the past two years to model from the next Deutschburg Fair should surpass anything of the kind ever held in this part of the country.

We wish to thank publicly the Beacon editor for his valuable time and space he gave us in his paper; also Miss Allen, Home County Agent, and her help for judging the ladies’ exhibits; also Mr. Wilkerson, County Agent, and Mr. Johnson from A. & M. College for judging the agricultural exhibits, stock, and the demonstrating. Also thank the business men of Palacios and Francitas for their cooperation and their liberal donations which shows that they have a warm spot in their hearts for fairs of this kind. Also, those who helped and cooperated with us in any way, and everybody for their presence.

Our fair is still in its infancy and our exhibits accordingly, but as we pass over a few years may be the exhibits at the Deutschburg fair will be second to none of the community fairs held anywhere under the Stars and Stripes in our Grand Old U. S. A.

J. F. Evers, Chairman Fair Committee.

Palacios Beacon, October 13, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Master Joe Johs is working for H. W. Best.

Mr. Siber is now busy threshing his rice.

We are glad to see two new pupils coming to our school.

Master Jiles Russell expects to win a prize in dairying this year.

Mrs. Velma Raulz and husband were recent guests of John Raulze.

Miss Christine Lenarc was the guest of Master Joe Johs last Sunday.

Master Jos. Ph. Fritze stayed home from school last week to pick cotton.

H. W. Best left last Sunday morning for Angleton, where he bought come cattle.

J. M. Harbison and M. F. Osbourn are visiting with their children at the teacherage this week.

Mr. Harbison was the housekeeper a few days this week, on account of the illness of Mrs. Harbison.

E. Johs is preparing to build an iron bridge over a drainage ditch that crosses the main road going through Deutschburg.

Master Joe Johs, who is in the fourth grade, is a good adder, but his sweetheart, who is also in the fourth grade can beat him.

Mrs. Evers, Mrs. Roda, Mrs. Kunover, and Miss Dora Schmidt went fishing last Friday. They returned the next morning and were very successful bringing home 90 nice fish most all flounders.

Palacios Beacon, October 20, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Best were business callers north of Palacios Saturday afternoon.

Three more pupils started to school this week, making our number nearly thirty.

Mr. and Mrs. Harbison expect to chaperone the pupils to Edna Saturday to the County Fair.

Little Emma Gerhardt arrived Thursday afternoon to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerhardt.

Messrs. M. Sexton and H. W. Best are remodeling and building new and up to date hen houses for that "Profitable Hen."

Miss Irby, County Superintendent, of Edna, attended the Mother's Club and gave a very interesting talk on play ground equipment and social recreation.

Several from Francitas attended the lecture at the school house Saturday night. Prof. Thompson and family and Miss Belknap and Miss Crawford, teachers, were among the number.

Deutschburg was given a rare educational treat Saturday night by having a lecture delivered by Dr. Mussleman, of Dallas, editor of the "Texas School Journal." A very good crowd was present it being Club night of the Community. The lecture was highly appreciated by those present.

Palacios Beacon, November 10, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Saturday morning bright and early we met at the school house to go to Edna to the fair. Mary and Anton, Staney and Louie, John and Tony, Louise and Freda, Selma, Fred, Harry and Herman, Joseph and Joe and Gladis all were there. Soon Mr. Comstock from Francitas came with the truck and Mr. Fred Schmidt helped us to load up and went with us on the truck, followed by Prof. and Mrs. Grandpa and the babies in the car.

Roads were fine to Lolita, but after we left there we walked, pushed and rode, arriving in Edna at 10:10 happy and gay.

The first thing we saw was the parade. It was fine. Then we took in the exhibits. My, the girls wouldn't want to have to use that spinning-wheel we saw. The boys took in the town while the girls saw all the fair sights and ate ice cream.

After dinner the band music stirred our souls and made us glad we came so far. Mary came near getting her picture taken with the band guys.

Ermine got lost once, and we almost went home with Fred. Fred was made happy by getting several prizes in the Farm Clubs.

At 3:30 P. M. we began to gather near the courthouse gate to start home; by 4 we were off-by Ganado this time.

It had rained hard since morning, so there was more walking, pushing and laughing, and about 3 o'clock we arrived at the dear old school house a happy, tired bunch. We bet the rest wished they had gone too.

We who went to Edna take this means of thanking the clubs very much for paying for the truck for the trip. We certainly did appreciate it.

Palacios Beacon, November 17, 1922
 

Deutschburg

M. Sexton shipped a carload of calves Monday.

Karl Schmidt returned Thursday from Colorado and New Mexico.

E. Johs and L. Lenarc made a business trip to Bay City Monday.

E. Johs was quite sick last week, but is able to be up at this writing.

Paul Schmidt has been spending a few days in Houston and Freeport.

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Harbison from the Lewis Ranch called at the teacherage Saturday.

Thanksgiving vacation will be here soon and we are having real Thanksgiving weather.

Remmer Schmidt spent Saturday night with his sister, Mrs. Sam Schleisser at Carancahua.

The Clubs meet Saturday night Dec. 2. There will be a social for the members afterwards. A full attendance is desired.

Palacios Beacon, November 24, 1922
 

Deutschburg

The pupils enjoyed a two day vacation Thanksgiving.

There was no dipping at the Best vat Monday and Tuesday.

Prof. Harbison and family attended a family picnic dinner on the bay shore Thanksgiving day.

Byron Williamson of Angleton, and Mrs. Williamson, of Palacios, visited Mrs. H. W Best Saturday.

Gus Kunover is building a new chicken house. People passing through Deutschburg will see some of the finest pure bred flocks in Texas.

C. J. Hansen is completing a beautiful residence on his farm. Mr. Hansen is a pioneer in Deutschburg and it looks like he was always going to stay here.

Prof. and Mrs. Harbison entertained R. H. Church and family, C. E. Harbison and family, J. M. Harbison, Mr. Lewis, and Miss Fannie Weaver, of Markham, at dinner Sunday.

Saturday night the clubs met and after each had their business session. We made a camp-fire and prepared a Thanksgiving feast. At a late time, after some music, we departed for our homes, declaring we had had a glorious time.

Palacios Beacon, December 8, 1922
 

Deutschburg

Mrs. Harbison and daughters visited the Jensens at Turtle Bay Monday.

C. J. Hansen, who has been quite sick, is a little better at this writing.

A large force of men is busy, opening up the drainage ditches into the river.

Rudolph Von Kessel, of Francitas, attended the Club meeting Saturday night.

Mrs. L. Lenarc is still on the sick list, but we hope for her a speedy recovery.

Mrs. Pauline Kopnicky and children expect to leave soon for McAlester, Okla., to join Mr. Kopnicky, who is working there.

The Farm Club and Mothers Club were consolidated Saturday night making one club. The first meeting will be January 27, at 7:30 p. m. A full attendance is desired.

Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evers were Palacios visitors Saturday.

Miss Sopha Schmidt of Bay City visited home folks Friday night.

Mr. Lenare and Mr. Rampmeier were in Palacios on business Saturday.

Rev. Wolf, of El Campo, preached at the School house Monday.

A full attendance is requested at the regular Club meeting Saturday night January 27.

Mr. Paulk of Palacios was a business visitor through Deutschburg Tuesday.

Miss Louise Schutte entertained the following girls to help celebrate her 13^th birthday, Misses Christene Lenare, Katherine Evers, Selma Schmidt and Freda Schmidt.

Last Friday Fred Schmidt, John and Joe Johs, Herman Schmidt and Joseph Fritz accompanied by Prof. Harbison went out on a camping trip to the Carancahua Pass to get some flounders and oysters. The evening was spent in duck hunting and in preparation for their supper which satisfied their appetite. They floundered for a few hours and found them to be scarce but the next morning they found that oysters were plentiful and also enjoyed a good meal of them. That afternoon they returned home which they partly regretted. They say that they are ready for another trip soon.

Palacios Beacon, January 19, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Mr. H. W. Best attended court in Bay City this week.

Master Joe Johs stayed at the Best ranch a few days this week.

The rain and norther Sunday night stopped road work for a few days.

Remmer, Harry and Fred Schmidt went to Carancahua pass Tuesday oystering.

Remmer Schmidt spent Sunday and Monday at Mr. Goodman's near Francitas.

Miss Gladys Harbison visited her uncle E. C. Harbison at the Lewis ranch Saturday night.

Mrs. Rose Schliesser of Carancahua visited her parents, Fred Schmidt and family Sunday.

Prof. Harbison and family were the Sunday evening guests at the Sam Schliesser home at Carancahua.

Palacios Beacon, January 26, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, January 28, a son.

Miss Vera Maude Best is visiting her grandma Williamson in Palacios this week.

Mr. Wilrodt is having his artesian well cleaned by Mr. Lenarc and Jersich this week.

Did you see that new indoor baseball? We school folk are having a fine time with it.

Road work had to stop again this week because of rain but farm work is progressing fine.

Mr. and Mrs. Kuba have been quite sick but are better at this writing. Mr. Kuba was bit by a centipede.

There will be a ditcher demonstrated in Deutschburg Wednesday February 7. The club is planning on buying one.

The Deutschburg Community Club met Saturday night at the school house. After the business session Mr. Wilkinson, Farm Agent and Miss Allen the Home Agent gave short talks on the coming year’s prospects. A committee was appointed to meet with Mr. Wilkinson and Miss Allen to make a plan to beautify our school property. After the Club adjourned Mr. and Mesdames Rampmeier and Best were hot and hostess and served refreshments.

Palacios Beacon, February 2, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Mrs. James Moore is on the sick list this week.

Mr. D. Schmidt moved back to his farm this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schmidt moved to the Naglo place this week.

Rev. Wolf, of El Campo, preached at the school house Sunday.

Mrs. Velma Raulz visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Riggs one day this week.

Miss Sophia Schmidt, of Bay City, Misses Margret and Marie Schmidt, of Palacios, spent the week end with home folk.

Monday, Feb. 12, 1923, Miss Anna D. Schmidt and Karl Schmidt were married with Rev. Wolf saying the ceremony. The evening was spent happily in a reception dance. The young people will make their home on the Naglo farm.

Palacios Beacon, February 16, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Mrs. Schutte was quite ill a couple of days this week.

Mr. H. W. Best is enjoying a visit from his mother of Cleveland, Ohio.

Mr. D. Schmidt took Mrs. Schutte to Palacios Saturday to consult a physician.

Rev. Wolf, the Lutheran minister from El Campo, held services here Sunday.

Prof. Harbison and family, accompanied by Joe, Fritz and John Johs, attended the school contest at Lolita Friday.

Miss Hazel Allen will give a dress form demonstration at Mrs. Harbison’s home on Monday March 19, at 1 o’clock.

These fine days look good to the farmer. Things are moving in Deutschburg. As Deutschburg is almost 100 per cent land owners, we have no changes this year. Our folks all stay with us.

Friday night the school challenged the district to spell and cipher against them. The school carried off honors in both contests, but we’ll try again sometime. After the contest, lunch was served by the Club Folks to every one present.

(We are mighty proud of our Deutschburg people and want to hear from them every week and also want the name of their reporter.—C. C.)

Palacios Beacon, March 16, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Next regular club meeting will be March 31.

Fred Schmidt Jr. is taking in Houston sights at present writing.

The dress form demonstration had to be postponed owing to the inclement weather.

Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Hazel Allen, of Edna, called at Mrs. Harbison's Monday. Miss Allen also visited the school.

Mr. and Mrs. L. Lenarc entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. E. Johs and daughter, Alice, Prof. Harbison and family and Mrs. John Rampmeier.

This little cold snap seems like winter to us until we listen to experiences of our neighbors, who have seen blizzards in the Dakotas, then we wonder if Texas isn't pretty good after all.

Mrs. E. Johs entertained Tuesday night in honor of John's 14th birthday. After much fun the boys were served to delicious refreshments. Those present were Misses Freda Schmidt, Selma Schmidt, Louise Schutte and Herman Schmidt.

Thursday night, March 29, there will be a debate between Messrs. Bentz and Wingart, of Francitas, and Messrs. Best, F. Schmidt and Kunover, of Deutschburg. Subject "That the compulsory school law should have been made," affirmative Deutschburg. Everybody come.

Palacios Beacon, March 23, 1923
 

Deutschburg

School election will be held Saturday, April 7.

Mrs. Rose Schliesser visited home folks Easter.

Miss Marie Schmidt, of Palacios, spent Easter with home folks.

Some of the youngsters enjoyed an egg hunt at the school house Sunday.

Prof. Harbison and family spent Easter at the Jensen home at Turtle Bay.

Mrs. Velma Raulz and Mrs. Julia Moor visited at the Riggs home Tuesday.

Mr. R. Huddleston and family of Palacios spent Easter at the Manly Sexton home.

The regular meeting of the German club was held Sunday afternoon at the school house.

The Deutschburg Community Club met at the school house Saturday night, March 31. Messrs. Hansen and Best were given the job to build a depository in the school house to keep club dishes, etc. in. The discussion of a ditcher took a good part of the business hour. It was decided to inspect a grader and Messrs. Rampmeier, Best and Lenarc were appointed the committee for same. .[paper damaged] The club voted to invite…Crawford to their next meeting…talk on figs. After…Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schmidt acted as host and hostess and served sandwiches and coffee. All members are urged to be present at April 28 meeting as we are promised a surprise stunt by some of our embers.

Palacios Beacon, April 6, 1923
 

Deutschburg

J. F. Evers was elected school trustee.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kunover called at the M. Sexton home Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Harbison and daughters visited at the Lewis Ranch Sunday.

There was no school Friday, as our teacher was attending school business in Edna.

Rev. Wolf, of El Campo, filled his regular appointment at the school house Sunday.

The long postponed debate between Francitas and Deutschburg will take place Friday night.

Tuesday was dip day. We hope to be rid of the tick soon, as we've dipped faithfully since our vat was made.

Rev. Wolf called a the Schliessier home at Carancahua Sunday night and held meeting at the school house again Monday night.

Everybody is so busy. We haven't had time to do much this week but farm, make garden and look after our thoroughbred chickens, stopping long enough to haul off the eggs and cream once in a while.

Palacios Beacon, April 13, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Club meeting April 28, be sure and come.

Mrs. E. Johs called at the Rampmier home Sunday.

Mr. Hansen and Mr. Best built the Club depository Saturday.

Mrs. Joines, of Francitas, visited Mrs. M. Sexton last Wednesday.

Miss Anna Hurta visited her friend, Miss Katherine Evers Sunday.

Mr. Best and son, George, went to Palacios Saturday to see Billy Byron.

Mrs. Schutte and Mrs. Gerhard called at the F. W. Schmidt home Sunday.

D. D. Schmidt and daughter, Miss Dora, called at the Evers Sunday afternoon.

Harry and Fredrich Schmidt and Franz Evers spent one day last week catching fish.

Mr. Harbison and family attended the last day program of the Turtle Bay school Friday night.

Miss Selma and Master Herman Schmidt entertained Misses Lois Hunnicutt, Louise Schutte, Masters J. T. Hunnicutt, Joe and Tony Johs and Alvin Rampmeier Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Harbison entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Harbison and family, of Carahcahua, J. M. Harbison, Vivian and Ruby Church of Ohio Colony, and Christine Lenarc.

Mrs. C. J. Hansen has grown celery successfully for several years. We have had the pleasure of sampling this celery at various times and pronounce it fine. Seems it could be one of the money making crops here if it were studied and more grown.

Let’s hope for clear weather. Deutschburg ladies have planned a demonstration for two months, only to be postponed because of rain.

Palacios Beacon, April 27, 1923
 

The Deutschburg Community Club

You would be surprised how interesting the Deutschburg Club meetings are. Everything is done according to parliamentary rules and done just as it should be. Things of interest to the community are discussed and acted on. After the business meeting comes the social hour. The social hour is just about of as much importance as the business part as it gives the people a chance to get together and talk things over.

Women as well as the men can belong to the club. The meetings are held the Saturday night on or before the full of the moon thus a moonlight night is always assured. The writer thoroughly enjoyed his visit to the club last Saturday night and hopes to be a regular attender.

Carlton Crawford.

Palacios Beacon, May 4, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Herman Schmidt is getting to be quite an athlete.

Mrs. Schleisser, who was quite ill for several days, is gradually recovering.

Most of the Deutschburg boys spent Sunday afternoon in bathing. They report a grand time and the water fine.

Miss Selma Schmidt celebrated her birthday with a party. About twenty guests were present to enjoy the games also the refreshments of cake and pie.

Vacation days are approaching and the pupils are working very diligently. All are wondering what the success of their efforts will be on the last day of school.

A Dress Form Demonstration was held last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M. Sexton. The Home Demonstrator, Mrs. Allen, was accompanied by Mrs. Staples of Edna. The attendance was not very large.

Palacios Beacon, May 11, 1923
 

Deutschburg

A new store is being built in Francitas.

Mrs. H. W. Best and children came home from Palacios last Wednesday.

The weather man never pleases us exactly. It’s some rain we are wanting now.

Mrs. Kaboli, who spent the winter with her daughter in Ohio returned home Monday.

The men who are working on the drainage ditch of Deutschburg are expecting to finish it today.

Master Jos. P. Fritz went fishing last Sunday, expecting to catch a lot of nice fish, but only caught three crabs.

Mrs. Sam Schliesser is still at her parents’ home, where she is slowly recovering from a severe attack of rheumatism.

Mrs. Best, Sr., who has been visiting her son, Harry, and family returned to her home in Cleveland, Ohio, Saturday.

School was resumed again Monday, after a week’s vacation. Attendance was not as good as should be, but work is progressing nicely.

Palacios Beacon, May 18, 1923
 

Deutschburg

J. M. Harbison is spending the week with his son, J. J. and family.

Little Miss Vera Maude Best is visiting her Grandma Williamson in Palacios.

Miss Marie Schmidt, of Palacios, is visiting her father until Normal begins.

Little Alline Harbison, who has been quick sick with malaria fever, is improving.

Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Rittenhouse, of Palacios called at the J. J. Harbison home Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Rose Schliesser returned home Sunday, after being cared for by her parents home for several weeks.

Paul Schmidt left Friday for Houston where he will take an examination for mail clerk. We wish Paul all kinds of success in his undertaking.

Saturday night was Club night and Miss Irby, our county superintendent and her mother were visitors. The time was mostly devoted to school discussion.

Friday was the last day of our school and for the first time since Prof. Harbison has taught, we decided we had so much work to do we’d not have a program. It also being Master Joseph Fritz’s natal day we planned a picnic. About 11 o’clock, our final exams being finished, Mr. Harbison dismissed us for a play and lunch. At 1 o’clock we gathered under the big willow at Mr. Harbison’s where rugs and chairs were placed for our comfort. The boys played dominoes while we girls looked on. In a short time the table was cleared and Joe’s birthday cake was put in the center. We all gathered round and Joe, as honor guest, cut the cake, while Mr. and Mrs. Harbison served us to all the ice cream we could eat. After various games and more ice cream we went home, most of us wishing school was not out, but all wishing Joe many more birthdays as happy as this one.

Palacios Beacon, June 1, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Hay making is the order of the day.

Miss Hazel D. Allen, Home Demonstrator, held her sewing class Monday.

We are sorry to report that Mrs. Sam Schliesser had to go to Houston for treatment.

We understand June 17 is our last dip day. Our people have been faithful in dipping so we hope our ticks are gone.

Prof. Thompson and family of Francitas, and Prof. Harbison and family were entertained at Prof. Kingham's Sunday.

Prof. Kingham and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sexton, Mr. J. J. Harbison and family enjoyed a wiener roast supper and a night at shell beach Tuesday night.

Palacios Beacon, June 8, 1923
 

Deutschburg

Saturday night is club night.

Miss Louise Schutte has been staying with her aunt, Mrs. Roda.

Mrs. Evers and Mrs. C. J. Hansen were in Palacios Monday having dental work done.

O. O. Hannicutt and family came home Tuesday after a two week’s visit in Blanco County.

Messrs. Kunover and Johs, each lost a mule Sunday with charbon and Mr. Harbison lost a cow. Nearly every one has vaccinated and are in hopes the loss is stopped.

Miss Allen, our demonstrator met with her club girls Monday. This was the last meeting until Sept. 1^st, as she goes to the A. & M. for the short course. After the class Monday, Miss Allen and Mrs. Harbison acted as chaperons and took the girls camping. We went to the old Baptist College grounds , which is an ideal camp for girls. Swimming was fine and camp supper was extra good with all the fried fish, friend potatoes and all the other goodies we could eat, and then came watermelon, oh my, they were good. The mosquitoes feasted on us some, but that goes with camping. Those who went were Louise Schutte, Frieda Schmidt, Gladis Harbison and Selma Schmidt.

Palacios Beacon, July 20, 1923
 

Deutshburg

Several have begun to pick cotton.

Herman Schmidt made a short visit to his sister at Carancahua one day this week.

Mr. and Mrs. George Joines, of Francitas, took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Sexton Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Knoff, of Tres Palacios, visited their old neighbor E. Johs and family Sunday.

Miss Gladis Harbison is spending the week with her cousin, Vivian Church of the Ohio Colony.

Charbon is still taking its toll. Mr. Schmidt has lost 5 head, Mr. Kunover 4, Mr. Wilrodt 3, and several others some.

Mrs. Harry Best and children, Vera Maude and Billy Byron, are visiting relatives at Huntsville and Angleton.

Mrs. J. J. Harbison and daughters, Ermine and Alline, left Wednesday for a weeks stay with Port Lavaca relatives.

Miss Jane Elder and Miss Erie Starr have contracted to teach the school this winter. We are glad we can have the 9th grade so our high class can keep up with their work.

Saturday night was Club night. The business meeting was short and a good social hour was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lenarc, Mr. and Mrs. F. Schmidt were hosts and hostesses and served refreshments of doughnuts, coffee-cake and coffee.

Palacios Beacon, August 3, 1923
 

Franz Evers, 17, Dies From Bite of Rattlesnake

The first fatality from a snake bite known in the history of Palacios and community occurred Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evers, of Deutschburg, 12 miles northwest of this city when their son, Franz Evers, passed away.

Franz, in company with a boy companion, Joe Fritz, was out hunting armadillos on the East Carancahua, about five miles from his home. The boys had succeeded in capturing several of these animals and were after another one when it ran into a deep ravine, where a big timber rattlesnake was concealed in the grass, which, becoming angered at being disturbed by the armadillo, coiled, and when Franz, who was in the lead, reached down to grab his game, he was struck without warning by the snake, whose deadly fangs penetrated the boy's coat sleeve and inflicted an ugly wound on his right arm between the elbow and the shoulder. Franz' boy friend, realizing the seriousness of the situation, wanted to slash the wound and let it bleed freely, hoping to thus get rid of the poison, but Franz objected, saying he would wait until after he reached home, so they started for his home on their horses as fast as possible, but had not gone far when Franz began to get blind, and young Fritz was forced to leave him and rushed to the nearest neighbor for help.

Mr. and Mrs. Evers were in Palacios shopping at the time and they were telephoned and a doctor summoned at once, but it was all of two hours before any medical aid was given and the poison was all through his system and although everything possible was done to counteract its deadly effects, it was all to no avail.

Franz Evers, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evers, was born in Lorton, Nebr., Nov. 14, 1906. He came to Francitas, Texas with his parents thirteen years ago, and has grown to young manhood almost in our midst. He attended the Palacios school when his parents lived here about two years ago. he was a bright boy, of good habits and beloved by all who knew him, and all mourn his tragic death. Funeral services were conducted at the family home Tuesday morning by Rev. W. W. Wolf, of El Campo, who had known him since a little boy and confirmed him a few years ago.

The remains were then conveyed to the Palacios cemetery and tenderly laid to rest. Those left to mourn his going are the father and mother, four sisters and two grandmothers, to whom we extend heartfelt sympathy and commend them to the Father who alone can comfort and sustain them in this sad hour.

Palacios Beacon, May 27, 1924
 

25 Years Ago - 1925

Mrs. Harry Best, teacher at the Deutschburg school, announced 10 of her pupils entered a contest offered by the Borden Milk Company and the class won a prize of $200.

Palacios Beacon, July 6, 1950
 

Deutschburg

Mr. Young, the County Agent, and Miss Bucher, Home Agent, were here Tuesday, the 18^th of January to assist the boys and girls to organize a club. The following officers were elected: Miss Daramal Hart, President; Miss Louisa Schmidt, Vice-President; Miss Ivinal Dillard, Secretary-Treasurer; Joe Johs, Reporter. After a short pep meeting, Mr. Young and the boys adjourned to another room to discuss farm projects, while Miss Bucher demonstrated candy making to the girls, making chocolate bon bons and divinity. The judging was greatly enjoyed by boys as well as girls.

The Deutschburg Community Club composed of the adult people of the community of the adult people of the community met at the school house Saturday evening, Jan. 15^th. After a short business session a very pleasant social hour was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen being hostess and serving sandwiches, cookies, cake and coffee.

Tuesday night, January 18^th, the men had a meeting at the school house to discuss the advisability of planting tomatoes in acreage sufficient to justify car lot shipments. Mr. Young, the County Agent of Jackson county, was present to advise. After a pleasant discussion from both sides it was agreed to let the project rest for this year as it is getting too late to organize for such a project in time to get things done.

While playing foot ball, Joe Johs had his knee cap injured so from necessity, walks “stiff legged” this week.

Miss Louisa Schmidt was surprised last Tuesday night by her friends in honor of her seventeenth birthday.

Glad to report the roads through Deutschburg are being greatly improved. Try them and see!

Palacios Beacon, January 27, 1927
 

Deutschburg

Mrs. Rufus Dillard has returned to her home after spending a few days with her father, Mr. Brown, of Louise.

Mrs. A. E. Cravatt, of Houston, has returned home after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher.

Miss Selma Schmidt and brother, Remmer, motored to Palacios Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. A. D. Sutton, of Devers, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. H. Thatcher.

Palacios Beacon, August 25, 1927
 

Miss Ruth Chamblee of this city and Miss Elsie Lubben, of Francitas, are teachers at the Deutschburg school for this term, and began their work Monday.

Palacios Beacon, September 15, 1927
 

W. F. Schmidt Dead
[F. W. Schmidt]

Mr. W. F. Schmidt died at his home in Deutschburg on Tuesday, November 22, after an illness of some duration. The funeral was conducted Thursday by Rev. O. Winterstein, Lutheran Minister of this city and remains interred in the Deutschburg cemetery.

Mr. Schmidt was an industrious farmer, who came to the Deutschburg colony twelve years ago from Nebraska and settled on a farm there. He will be greatly missed in his community.

To the bereaved wife and relatives we extend sympathy.

Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1927
 

Louis Hurta

Louis Hurta, son of Mrs. Joe Hurta of the Deutschburg community, was killed in a mine in New Mexico one day last week and the remains were shipped here for burial. A priest from El Campo and a band from Ganado participated in the funeral service held here Saturday in the Catholic Church and burial made in the City Cemetery. Deceased was a Mason and many Palacios members attended the services. He had contributed liberally to the support of his mother and family since the death of his father and his sudden and tragic death comes as a double blow to her. We join the community in extending sympathy.

Palacios Beacon, March 8, 1928
 

Home Struck By Lightning

During the thunder storm which visited the Deutschburg community on last Saturday the residence of Paul Gerhard was struck by lightning, tearing the shingles from the roof in a couple of places and knocking the plastering loose in one room. The family was all in the house but fortunately no one was injured.

Palacios Beacon, June 7, 1928
 

Deutschburg

Mr. H. W. Best attended court in Bay City this week.

Master Joe Johs stayed at the Best ranch a few days this week.

The rain and norther Sunday night stopped road work for a few days.

Remmer, Harry and Fred Schmidt went to Carancahua pass Tuesday oystering.

Remmer Schmidt spent Sunday and Monday at Mr. Goodman’s near Francitas.

Miss Gladys Harbison visited her uncle E. C. Harbison at the Lewis ranch Saturday night.

Mrs. Rose Schliesser of Carancahua visited her parents, Fred Schmidt and family Sunday.

Prof. Harbison and family were the Sunday evening guests at the Sam Schliesser home at Carahcahua.

Palacios Beacon, January 26, 1929
 

Oil Company Is Leasing Land In Deutschburg

Oil Dutch Shell Shooters are now at work in the Deutschburg community, and frequent explosions can be heard several miles, from early day 'till evening. Mr. Fred Schmidt of Deutschburg tells us a large acreage is now being leased by this company where they have been dynamiting. Some 1320 acres of Mrs. Traylor's land has been leased, also 60 acres from Mr. Rampmeier, 142 acres from Mr. F. Schmidt and 740 acres from another tract of acreage nearby.

Palacios Beacon, February 7, 1929
 

Mr. Fred Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt of Deutschburg, is visiting his parents on a short vacation. Mr. Schmidt has been cruising in Merchant Marine Service for the past six years, making many voyages to the different countries, one trip around the world. He had the privilege of sailing under three different flags while in the Service—Japan, Holland and German, but came back under U. S. Color which he says is “Home sweet home” to him.

Palacios Beacon, March 7, 1929
 

Miss Inez Frazier, of San Antonio, who is assistant teacher now in Deutschburg, was a week end visitor with Mrs. Jack Chamblee and family.

Palacios Beacon, May 2, 1929
 

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