Photos and biography courtesy of Ron Sasse
 

William and Agnes Sasse

William F. Sasse, (February 21, 1883 - May 14, 1971) was one of 13 children born to Franz Sasse (August 13, 1843 - February 8, 1930) and Marie Moritz Sasse (December 22, 1841 - July 11, 1916). Both Franz and Marie were born and married in Germany.  They immigrated to the United States in the late 1800's. Franz was a stone mason and a farmer. After entering the United States they moved to Nemaha County Nebraska to join a German Lutheran community that was already established there.  William was born in Byron, Nebraska, grew up there, and met Agnes Eggers there.  William and Agnes married in Byron, Nebraska on February 20, 1908. As a result of the advertising promotion they received from Palacios, Texas, they moved to Texas in 1911 and bought a farm in Turtle Bay, close to Deutschburg, an already established German Lutheran community. William was a founding member of the Lutheran Church established there. The church met in the local community school house. Their only daughter, Charlotte Caroline Wilhelmine Sasse, known as "Lottie" was born in Palacios on February 4, 1913, and died on November 15, 1913 after a two week illness of unknown origin.  After Lottie's death, William and Agnes took their infant daughter on the train back to Byron to be buried in the family cemetery. They returned to Palacios and for unknown reasons sold the farm in 1915 and returned to Smith County, Kansas where several brothers and sisters had settled and homesteaded land. They never had any other children and lived out their remaining years in Smith County, Kansas. Both are buried in the family cemetery in Byron, Nebraska where they were born and raised.  Because of the friendships they developed while living in Texas, William and Agnes often returned to Palacios to visit until both were in their 80's and could no longer travel.
 

Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Byron, Thayer County, Nebraska
Photo courtesy of Find A Grave volunteer Peggy Bargen Duey #46873059
 

Mr. E. O. Allison, of Houston, a land agent, brought a party of land seekers from the north to Palacios Tuesday and was looking over the property around Palacios. Those in the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Geneber, Burt F. Powell, Otto Sasse, of Hebron, Neb.; and Mr. L. E. Kanffman, of Houston.—Palacios Beacon, September 22, 1911
 

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sasse, who recently came to Palacios from Byron, Neb., were called back to their old home Tuesday by a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Sasse’s father, Mr. Engler. Mr. Engler had been here and brought property with the expectation of coming to the coast country to make his home. In this sudden and unexpected affliction the family have the sympathy of all the people of the city who know them.—Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1912
 

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sasse, who recently came to Palacios from Byron, Neb., were called back to their old home Tuesday by a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Sasse’s father, Mr. Engler. Mr. Engler had been here and brought property with the expectation of coming to the coast country to make his home. In this sudden and unexpected affliction the family have the sympathy of all the people of the city who know them.—Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1912
 

Turtle Bay Topics

Mrs. Sasse has returned from the North. Her mother came with her.—Palacios Beacon, March 1, 1912
 

Rhode Island Red eggs for sale; $100 per setting of 15. Inquire of Wm. Sasse, one mile west of Turtle Bay. Am also agent for Beatrice Cream Separator.—Palacios Beacon, March 1, 1912
 

Turtle Bay Topics

Mr. Sasse is having a well put down on his farm.—Palacios Beacon, March 15, 1912
 

Mr. Sasse has built an addition to his house.—Palacios Beacon, March 22, 1912
 

The well driller are still working on Mr. Sasse’s well. They are down nine hundred feet.—Palacios Beacon, April 26, 1912
 

Miss Ellen Fuller called on Mrs. Sasse Tuesday evening.—Palacios Beacon, July 19, 1912
 

Mr. and Mrs. Sasse entertained their friends and neighbors at a pound supper Monday evening, July 22. There were 40 to enjoy the good time. Mrs. Sasse and her uncle, Mr. Dagers, sang a German song with Mrs. Williams at the organ, that was very much enjoyed by all. Mr. Walton played several pieces on the organ, Miss Ellen Fuller played and sang some three or four songs. All left thanking Mr. and Mrs. Sasse for a good time.

Mr. and Mrs. Sasse are entertaining an uncle from the North who is very much pleased with Texas.—Palacios Beacon, August 2, 1912
 

Mr. Sasse has fenced the Mr. Williams eighty for pasture.—Palacios Beacon, August 23, 1912
 

Mr. and Mrs. Sasse called on Mr. and Mrs. Church last Sunday evening.—Palacios Beacon, September 13, 1912
 

Mr. and Mrs. Sasse visited with Mr. and Mrs. Williams last Sunday.—Palacios Beacon, September 20, 1912
 

I am the local agent for the Fairbury windmill, the best made. One of these mills can be seen in operation on my place, one mile west of Turtle bay. Call and see it. Wm. Sasse.—Palacios Beacon, October 4, 1912
 

Mrs. Hamlin called on Mrs. Sasse Monday afternoon.—Palacios Beacon, October 25, 1912
 

Mrs. Sasse and Mrs. Church spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Hamlin.—Palacios Beacon, December 20, 1912
 

For Sale—Good June cutting hay and some corn. Wm. Sasse, Palacios, Texas.—Palacios Beacon, March 14, 1913
 

Carancahua Clippings

Miss Laura Peterson went to Mrs. Sasse’s Tuesday for a stay of a week or more.—Palacios Beacon, March 27, 1914
 

Mrs. Sasse visited with Mrs. Zigler a few days last week.—Palacios Beacon, August 6, 1915
 

Mr. and Mrs. William Sasse from Smith’s Center, Kansas, are visiting the Frank Gillespie family and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Sasse were at one time residents of Palacios, and are glad to again visit here.—Palacios Beacon, January 24, 1929
 

Mr. and Mrs. William Sasse of Smith Center, Kas., were in Palacios last week visiting old friends. They lived in the Turtle Bay neighborhood from 1911 to 1915. They find many changes, and enjoyed several fishing trips.—Palacios Beacon, February 2, 1950
 

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sasse, who had spent the past month visiting Palacios friends and looking over this section where they made their home some years ago, left Monday for their home in Smith Center, Kas. Before starting the trek north they enjoyed breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison in celebration of their 42^nd wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Sasse were guests at Mr. and Mrs. Harbison’s wedding.—Palacios Beacon, February 23, 1950
 

Will Sasse at the Palacios, Texas Motel - 1954 - Appears to be the White Swan Courts

 

Several hospitalities have been given honoring Mr. and Mrs. William Sasse of Smith Center, Kans. during the past week. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonough entertained with a 6 o’clock dinner and Mr. and Mrs. Millard T. Brooking were hosts Saturday evening to a group of friends.

Mrs. J. J. Harbison entertained a group of 12 ladies Friday morning at a 9 o’clock breakfast honoring Mrs. William Sasse.—Palacios Beacon, March 4, 1954
 

J. J. Harbisons Are Honored At Fiftieth Wedding Reception

A host of relatives and friends gathered at Weimer Hall Sunday afternoon to honor Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison on their 50^th wedding anniversary.

The reception, held from 2:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon, was given by Mr. and Mrs. Harbison’s three daughters, Mrs. Gladis Jeffries of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Wayne Tate of Aransas Pass and Mrs. Lowell Jennings of Walters, Okla.

Attending the reception who were also present when Miss Edna Osborn and James J. Harbison were married by Rev. B. A. Myers at the home of the bride’s parents in the Turtle Bay community on February 15, 1914 were Mr. and Mrs. William Sasse of Smith Center, Kansas; Mrs. R. H. Church and Mrs. Vivian Church Cantrell of Bay City and Mrs. Ellis Jensen.

Palacios Beacon, February 20, 1964
 

Mrs. William Sasse entertained with a dinner at Petersen’s Restaurant Friday evening in honor of her husband’s 81^st birthday. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Frankson and Mrs. Minnie Brooking. After dinner all went to Mrs. Brooking’s home where they enjoyed visiting and games.—Palacios Beacon, February 27, 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Frankson had as dinner guests Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sasse of Smith Center, Kansas and Mrs. Minnie Brooking. The occasion marked the 56^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sasse.—Palacios Beacon, February 27, 1964
 

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