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October 23,1902
"The first harvesting of rice in the history of Victoria County is now in progress on LANDER
& RATHBONE's rice field three miles southwest of town. These gentlemen have a stand of 55 acres
and claim that their yield will average five bushels to the acre. The field was submerged twice
by the floods of September, but very little damage was done to the stand."
November 17, 1902
"Today Sheriff EDWIN W. KLEIN turned over his office to Sheriff GEORGE HECK. During his short
term in this important office Mr. KLEIN made an enviable record. Although he was the youngest
sheriff in Texas, or perhaps in the United States, he performed the duties of his office with
tact and ability."
December 28, 1902
Inquiry-Who knows the whereabouts of CHRISTIAN VASTERLING? Prior to 1859 he stayed near Victoria.
The last tidings were that he had died in 1860, which is not certain. Should anyone know of his
death or recent location, please notify the undersigned or GEO. H. FRENCH, Publ. of the Weekly
Advocate, Victoria, Texas - CARL OTTO, Castell, Llano Col, Texas
January 7, 1903
The residence of Dr. D.H. BRAMAN on Stayton Avenue is of a very pretty plan and will soon be
completed.
W.P. REGAN of Port Lavaca, well and favorably known in Victoria, purchased the millinery store
fixtures of Mrs. HOLMAN, who removed to Houston, and expects to open up a millinery store in
time for the spring trade. Miss ANNIE FIELD will be placed in charge.
January 29, 1903
T.S. HOLLINGSWORTH has sold his gin property in Guadalupe to H.E. RATHBONE and J.J. WELDER of
Victoria.
February 23, 1903
Mr. EUGENE LUDER, Victoria's popular meat man, proprietor of the market opposite the Wells
Fargo Express Company's office, today disposed of same to Professor ALFRED HUGH KLEIN, son of
our well known County Clerk, Mr. AUGUST KLEIN.
February 8, 1903
The Eleventh Hour, Lincoln J. Carter's great comedy-drama, was played to a small audience at
Hauschild's Opera House last night owing to the inclement weather. Miss JOSEPHINE FRITZ,
charming daughter of Mayor L.A. FRITZ, rendered sweet music on the piano between acts.
March 21, 1903
The charming sponsor of the Confederate Veterans, Miss HELEN DENSMORE MITCHELL, has appointed
her maids of honor for the great U.V.C. reunion in New Orleans. Miss Mary Largen of San
Antonio, Miss ELEANOR KATHRYN WARD, daughter of CAPT. BENJAMIN QUINN WARD of Victoria, and Miss
MATTIE EDSON, daughter of Maj. LEE S. DANIEL of Victoria were chosen.
December 15, 1903
Mr. C.B. MOLING, land and immigration agent of Ohio will start for Houston on the 16th inst.
with 50 families for settlement of the big colony of truck farmers at Victoria. These will
find homes awaiting them, and when they are settled, Mr. MOLING will return to Ohio for another
batch of colonists. It is expected to locate 300 families on the plantation near Victoria
within the next three months, so that when the truck farming season reopens they will all be
ready to participate in the profits arising from the extensive industry.
December 21, 1903
Saturday evening the first batch of settlers arrived at Victoria from Alliance, Mansfield and
Cleveland, Ohio, and were quartered at the Denver and Central Hotels. A total of nearly 100
people. The immigrants are a nice lot of people and are highly desirable citizens. They are
of German, Austrian and Romanian descent. They are quite well off, their rating being from
$1,000 to $10,000 each. The Moling settlement is situated about five miles from this city,
between Victoria and Keeran, and an army of working men are busy constructing dwelling places
for the colonists. Over 13 cars of material arrived at the place yesterday from Houston.
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Mrs. F.F. MOORE and daughter, Miss FRANCES LUCILLE, and Mrs. J.F. MEALER and two children of San Antonio are
visiting their mother, Mrs. A.D. JOHNSTON.
March 29, 1953
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January 14, 1957
W.G. MOLING left Victoria for Moling City this afternoon. He reports that 50 houses have been
constructed at the new settlement and that the next batch of colonists will arrive February 15,
about 100 families.
Mrs. J.M. BROWNSON informs us that through the noble efforts of Mrs. L.P. DeMOUCHE and the generosity
of the Levi Memoral Fund, a Mrs. SMITH and family, colonists of Moling City in destitute circumstances
were sent to their old home in California.
Yesterday Messrs. PAUL and LOUIS ARNOLD purchased the well established confectionary store of
V.E. GOLDMAN. Paul has had quite a bit of experience in the business, for a number of years
serving in the parlor of L.A. FRITZ and A. GARVERENA. For the past ten years he has filled a
leading clerkship in HALLER BROS. Dry Goods Store. Louis for several years was an efficient
clerk in the SCHNEIDER Furniture Store.
A party of homeseekers from Evansville, Wis., arrived in the city this morning and will
probably locate in the county. They are now inspecting our rich lands.
T.A. DUFF, the auditor in charge of the N.Y. and T.M. Railroad, was assigned to the Victoria division
over two years ago. The other employees, who are affable and efficient with good chances of promotion
are: JOHN CLEGG, bookkeeper; IRWIN KIBBE, assistant bookkeeper; C.L. WHITTAKER, maintenance of way;
J.H. HILKENE, disbursement accounts; C. ASHWORTH, freight accounts; V.E. GOLDMAN, freight statistics;
CLAUDE HORD, revising clerk; W.B. LUCK, register clerk; L.T. STERNE, freight claims; H.W. BISHOP,
passenger and ticket accounts; D.J. JECKER, stenographer; L.H. DeMOUCHE, filing clerk and messenger.
MRS. L. ROUFF was tendered a delightful surprise party yesterday, the occasion being the 91st anniversary
of her birthday. She is the mother of Mrs. L. ALEXANDER and MAX ROUFF.
There are few men in the city who have displayed a more remarkable capacity for successful business dealings
than SALBO GEORGE. Although his business is conducted on a small scale, Mr. GEORGE is one of the most prosperous
citizens in Victoria. Eleven years ago, Mr. GEORGE immigrated to Victoria from the Old World. By careful, capable,
energetic and honest business methods, he soon became the proprietor of a neat confectioner store, at 201 North
Main Street, to which he has annexed a nice merchandise department.
THOMAS NOLAN, a native of the "Emerald Isle," has been engaged in the sewing machine business in Victoria since
1882. He makes the French Book Store, 109 Liberty Street, his headquarters.
Little Miss ABBIE RUTH POTASH celebrated the fifth anniversary of her birth on the lawn of the elegant new residence
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.I. POTASH, last evening. Abbie Ruth and HILDA KLEINSMITH received the little guests,
and several ladies assisted in the entertainment.
No more cordial welcome could have been given the Embroidery Club than was extended by Mrs. ROBERT RAWLEY, in the home
of her daughter, Mrs. WILLIAM L. WARD, on Stayton Avenue. All were cheered by the prescence of Mrs. SHIELDS, the chairman, who,
refreshed by her summer jaunt in northern Texas, had a pleasant greeting for each guest and member.
Just seven years after the organization of Victoria County, a few months after Texas became a state of the Union, and at
the beginning of the war between the United States and Mexico, in 1846, the Advocate entered the journalistic arena of
Texas. Its powerful influence assisted materially in forming the broad laws which still guarantee civil, personal,
political and religious liberty and perpetuity of our free institutions by making generous provisions therefor. The
influence exerted by the Advocate towards bringing all these American ideas of freedom into realization cannot be
overestimated. Those early struggles on the part of the Advocate endeared its very name and enshrined its memory in the
hearts of true Texans. The papers now in existence in Victoria ar the "Advocate," "Fact," "Zeitung," "Guide," and
"National Gazette," the two last named being colored papers.
Sunday being the 53re anniversary of his birth, JULIUS JASCHKE of the Coleto celebrated the event in grand style.
By invitation 17 families were represented. A veritable feast was prepared for the honored guests, who report a
splendid time.
Last night a large crowd of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. AUGUST URBAN to celebrate the anniversary of Mrs. Urbans. the evening was spent in conversation and
merrymaking, after which delicious refreshments were served. At a late hour all departed for their homes wishing
Mrs. Urban many more happy birthdays.
Mrs. M. WHEELER has received from Washington all the requisite data entitling her to membership in the National Patriotic Order
of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The secretary of that order apprised Mrs. Wheeler that her great grandfather
MURCHREE was a general in the army of the Revolution, receiving his commission from the hands of George
Washington. The Historical Society of North Carolina are the custodians of his sword and a sash that he wore.
C.A. ANTONIOLI was agreeably surprised last night by a large number of relatives and friends bringing to his residence a number of
cakes and other nice things in celebration of the 55th anniversary of his birth.
Yesterday was the anniversary of Dr. M. SESSLER's birthday, and , as is his custom, he celebrated the occasion with the members of the
Sabbath School, giving the children a royal time. In return, to the great surprise of Dr. Sessler, the children presented him with a
handsome combination desk and bookcase, which of course, was highly appreciated by the reverend.
V.E. GOLDMAN was a pleasant visitor to our office the early part of this week bringing with him
an old ledger, which contains the minutes of the meetings held by what was probably Victoria's
first band organization, the Victoria Silver Cornet Band.
The organization meeting was held March 4, 1883, the following men attending the meeting:
AUGUST WAGNER, A. JATHO, F. BERNER, L.M. BROWN, H.E. PURSCH, F. SCHNEIDER, C.R. ALDEN, H.A.
NEUMEYER, C.A. LEUSCHNER, A.E. LEUSCHNER and VICTOR E. GOLDMAN.The majority of the above
pioneer citizens have passed away, not more than three or four being alive today.
The following officers were elected the same day that organization was effected: AUGUST
WAGNER, leader; F. BERNER, president; H.A. NEUMEYER, secretary; C.A. LEUSCHNER, treasurer.
"GEORGE H. MEISS, who arrived in Victoria recently from the West Coast, pointed out to The
Advocate that the Old Mill in Memorial Square was given by the grandchildren of FRED MEISS, Sr.
to the Morning Study Club. Meiss said the mill, sought by Henry Ford for his Dearborn Village
in Michigan, was given to the club in 1935 and moved to its present location. It was originally
erected on Spring Creek in 1844 and was used for grinding corn."
JOHN ERNST,40, sales foreman at the Victoria ice factory, is at the Victoria Hospital in a
serious condition as the result of an accidental shotgun wound he suffered yesterday morning
while hunting with a party near Austwell.
The Canning Club of Lone Tree held a meeting at the home of Mrs. PAUL WISCHKAEMPER Tuesday.
Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. R.E. BOEHM, president; Mrs. H. WISCHKAEMPER, vice-
president; Mrs. BEN ROGAN, secretary-treasurer.
The first new Ford to be assigned in the Houston territory was received a few days ago by the
FRANZ Motor Co.
Miss CAROLINE F. CONTI, supervisor at the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, has returned to her
work after spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. LOUIS CONTI. Miss
OLIVIA M. CONTI, a student at Draughan's College in San Antonio, has also been home for the
holidays.
A bridge party was given during the holiday week by Mesdames GEORGE DIESBACH, E.M. VANZANDT,
and E.J. BLACKERT for Mrs. F.C. DIESBACH of Hamilton, Ohio, in the ballroom of the Denver Hotel.
The old officers and directors of the Victoria Bank and Trust Co. were elected as follows: J.V.
VANDERBERGE, president; F.A. MURRAY, active vice-president; THOMAS O'CONNOR, vice-president;
V.E. GOLDMAN and L.L. SCHURCHERT, assistant cashiers; and J.V. VANDERBERGE, William J. O'CONNOR,
G.B. DAVIDSON, V.B. PROCTOR, P.A. MURRY, Thomas O'CONNOR, L.A. FRITZ and V.E. GOLDMAN,
directors.
The new directors of the Victoria District Fair Association are RALPH CALHOUN, HERMAN FISCHER,
OTTO FIEK, GEORGE H. FRENCH, AUGUST HILLER, WILLIAM HILLER, J.M. PICKERING, JOHN S. PHILLIPS,
ARTHUR RUTLEDGE, R.B. ROOS and T.O. TAYLOR.
LOUIS P. LEIBOLD, pioneer druggist of Victoria, today received a certificate from the Alumni
Association of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science declaring him a
semi-centennialist of the association, an honor that has been conferred on comparatively few
members. Mr. LEIBOLD graduated there 54 years ago, in the class of 1874. He conducted a drug
store in Victoria for many years, retiring 15 years ago.
A baseball manager's life is far from a bed of roses. The man given the responsibility is
CHESTER EVANS. He has proved himself efficient and fair and has a good baseball head. The
Rosebud team this year is composed entirely of home boys. JACK COFFEY, third baseman, is
peppy and steady as they make them. JIMMY SITTERLE romps around at second- a youngster but,
oh, how that kid can dig them out of the dirt. HESTER EVANS, shortstop, is hard to beat.
Coach D.C. HOLLEMAN, outfielder - if ever a man plays hard and fast, it is the professor.
CLAUDE RILEY is one of our lightening bolts. MANUEL MUNOZ, who has made his home in Victoria,
is a gentleman and a fine ball player. SALZIGER, a pitcher, proved himself last Sunday.
"CHESTY" EKSTRUM also will be eager to go on the mound if he is needed.
Judge T.P. LENOIR has returned from a visit to his native state of Tennessee. He will be 78 on the twenty-third
of this month and continues to enjoy splendid health.
HERMAN E. SCHRADER, recently bereft of his wife, returned Friday night from Houston, where he placed one of his
three little children in the care of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. JOE JELINEK of Bloomington celebrated their birthdays last Saturday, both having reached the 52nd year
mark. Both were born in Austria-Hungary January 11, 1878. The couple came to Texas 20 years ago, making their home
at LaGrange a few years. They then moved to this county, where they have resided for the past seven years.
Miss CONSTANCE ANN SNEIGR, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. SNEIGR of Houston and granddaughter of City Secretary and Mrs.
J.D. SNEIGR of this city, is among the 1931 graduates of the San Jacinto High School in Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. LOUIS FIMBLE of Gulf are the holiday guests of Mr. FIMBLE'S mother, Mrs. SAM FIMBLE, and family
and Mrs. FIMBLE'S father, FLORIN SCHMIDT and family.
PAUL BERTHELOT, new acting-postmaster at the Victoria Post Office, will be sworn in either
Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Berthelot has resigned his post with the Gulf Oil Co.
Victoria County's first woman juror occupied one of the 12 jury chairs when a civil case went to trial here Monday
before Dist. Judge FRANK W. MARTIN. She was Mrs. W.H.GREEN of 507 E. Buena Vista, bookkeeper for Dr. ALLEN SHIELDS
and wife of a parts buyer for Timberlake Motors. "It's definitely very interesting," she said when asked about her
reaction. "I imagine in the end it will be something that we women will get a great deal out of."
ANTON REIMANN, 98, probably Victoria's oldest resident, celebrated yesterday with open house at his ranch south of the Victoria
County Airport.
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