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Sam Aronsohn Dry Goods: Photograph of Sam Aronsohn Dry Goods store. The building is two stories tall and has a porch on both levels. On the top of the building is a sign that reads, "Isaac Samusch's Block 1888," and the main sign reads, "Sam Aronsohn Goods, Dry-Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, & Fancy." Men and boys are standing outside of the store and in the foreground is a dirt road.
First National Bank: Photograph of the First National Bank. The bank is a two-story building with an awning along the street side of the building. To the right is a single-story building with a sign that reads, "Louis Matula." In the foreground is an unpaved road.
John [Rothsmitt] Meat Market: Photograph of John Rothsmitt Meat Market. The market is in a one-story building. There is a wooden awning in front of the store. Men, women, and children are standing outside of the store along with a horse-drawn wagon.
[Businesses in Lavaca County Courthouse Square]: Photograph of a building on the Lavaca County Courthouse Square. The sign above the store reads, "Optician, watches, clocks, and jewelry," and a sign to the right reads, "The New Era Newsbook and Job Office." The building is two stories high and has a wooden awning around the building. Men, women, and children are standing on the sidewalk outside.
Opera House: Postcard of the Opera House in Hallettsville, Texas. The building is three stories high and stairs lead up to the main entrance. There are smaller buildings on either side of the Opera House and to the right is a tree. Men are standing outside on the sidewalk in front of the building.
Opera House: Postcard of the Opera House in Hallettsville, Texas. The building is three stories high and stairs lead up to the arched main entrance. Two smaller buildings are on either side of the Opera House and seven men are standing outside on the street.
L.S. Schwarz and Company Building: Postcard of the L. Schwartz and Company building. In the storefront windows shirts, shoes, and other miscellaneous items are on display. Men and women are standing outside the store on the sidewalk.
Meyerhoff Building: Postcard of the Meyerhoff Dry Goods Building. The building is on a corner lot and is two stories tall. A show window runs the length of the front of the building and continues around the corner. There are six men standing outside on the sidewalk.
[Hallettsville Public School]: Postcard of Hallettsville Public School. The school is three stories high and has a bell tower. There are steps leading up to the main entrance and trees line the outside of the building. Men and women are on the front steps and on the sidewalk that surrounds the building.
Hotel Eckels [later New Park Hotel]: Photograph of the the street side view of Hotel Eckels. A horse drawn carriage with "Hotel Eckels" painted on the side is to the left of the building. A horse pulling a wagon with three men sitting in it is in the front of the building. The hotel is made of brick and is three stories tall.
New Fink Hotel: Photograph of the exterior of New Fink Hotel. The hotel has two stories and has a wrap-around porch on both levels. Men and women are standing outside on the porches and one man is sitting down. Accompanying information lists the location of the hotel at the corner of Fifth and S. LaGrange St. in Hallettsville, Texas.
Early Day Stage Inn: Postcard of the Early Day Stage Inn. In the foreground are trees behind a fence. The building is two stories high and has a smooth exterior. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten note to Laurie Walker. Accompanying information lists the inn as the Louis Turner House.
Lindenburg Hotel: Photograph of Lindenburg Hotel. The exterior of the hotel is white and has a porch on the first and second floor. Two horse drawn carriages are in front of the hotel along with men and women sitting and standing in the area.
Henry H. Russell House: Photograph of the Henry H. Russell house on North Ridge in Hallettsville, Texas. The house is two stories and surrounded by trees. In the foreground, the property is bordered by a wooden fence behind a dirt road. There are handwritten notes on the back of the photograph regarding the house and family.
Nachrichten - German Newspaper: Photograph of the interior of the building where the Nachrichten newspaper was published in Hallettsville, Texas. In the foreground, three people are seated and printing machinery is in view.
Hallettsville Hardware Company: Photograph of the interior of Hallettsville Hardware Company. Inside the store are shelves stocked with supplies such as pocket knives and dishes. Three men are behind the counter and one man is at the cash register. A handwritten note on the back includes information about the hardware store.
Moore's Swimming Pool: Photograph of Moore's swimming pool. Men and women are swimming and individuals are standing in the area. In the foreground are trees and a small, circular stone pool. Fences surround both the large and small pool. Writing on the bottom of the photograph reads, "'Take a dip in Moore's swimming pool, Hallettsville, Texas; 'Cool-clear-refreshing artesian water.'"
Artesian Well: Photograph of an artesian well. To the left of the well is a man standing, drinking out of a clear cup. In the background there are trees behind a wooden fence.
Moore's Swimming Pool: Photograph of Moore's swimming pool. Men and women are swimming in the pool and there are bystanders in the area. A fence surrounds the perimeter of the pool. Writing on the bottom of the postcard reads, "Moore's Swimming Pool, Hallettsville, Texas."
West Side of Lavaca County Courthouse Square: Photograph of cotton seed being hauled to the oil mill. In the foreground are horses pulling wagons on a dirt road. In the background are buildings on the square with trees along the road. According to accompanying information, this is the opera building under construction and the J.M. Vesmirovsky and Company General Store.
Houston Hustlers in Hallettsville, Texas: Photograph of the Houston Hustlers as they came through Hallettsville, Texas. According to an accompanying article, "Seven wagons chained together and drawn by eight yoke of oxen conveyed the Houston party from the depot to the barbecue grounds." The wagons are in front of several buildings on the west side of the Courthouse Square. According to another accompanying article, you can see the Lavaca Bank, the white building in the center background, partially visible. There are other people in the street watching, including a band. Written at the bottom right of the photograph is "Houston Hustlers at Hallettsville Texas April 26, 1907." On the back it says "Property of Lillie Ahrens."
[Train] Wreck of the Don Milo: Photograph of the train wreck of Don Milo. The wooden bridge is broken and at the top left is the freight train. In the right corner is debris of the partially-collapsed bridge. Men in dark suits are on top of the bridge, by the debris, and along the hillside. Accompanying information lists the broken bridge as the Lavaca River Bridge on the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Wreck of the Don Milo: Photograph of the Lavaca River Bridge after the wreck of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass "Don Milo" freight train. There are pieces of the wreck still in the water, and there are men on what is left of the bridge, on the bank, and in the water. A train engine is on the tracks just before the bridge. There are cows in the background. According to the accompanying article, the wreck happened on Saturday, January 5, 1890 at 5:30 P.M. after heavy rainfall, and three people were killed. On the back is written "Property of Lillie Ahrens Hallettsville, Texas" and there is an explanation of the photograph.
Commissioner Eilers with Road Drag: Photograph of cattle pulling two men. The cattle are yoked two-by-two. The cattle are doing a road drag to clean up the streets. In the background is a pavilion and a horse drawn carriage. On the back of the photograph is a note that reads, "'Street Cleaning' Dragging the 'streets' around the square."
R. F. C. Drainage Work: Photograph of R. F. C. workers digging a drainage ditch. There are workers down in the ditch with shovels, and there are men standing above them outside of the ditch. There is a lot of dirt piled up to the right. On the mat below the photograph it says "R. F. C. Drainage Work at Hallettsville Texas 1933."
R. F. C. Drainage: Photograph of R. F. C. workers digging a drainage ditch. There are men down in the ditch with shovels, and there are also men standing above them outside of the ditch. There is a ladder at the bottom left corner. On the mat below the photograph it says "R. F. C. Drainage Work at Hallettsville Texas 1933."
Lavaca River Bridge: Postcard of the Lavaca River Bridge. The structural support of the bridge is made of concrete with metal supports. In the background are houses and buildings.
Mill Pool: Photograph of Mill Pool. A man and a young boy are standing in the center of the shallow water. There are small rapids in front of them. In the background along the banks are trees. In the foreground are banks that are made of grass and sand.
Baptist Church: Photograph of a Baptist Church in Hallettsville, TX. The exterior of the church is white and there are stairs leading up to the main entrance. The building is one level with a steeple above the entrance. There is a cross in the foreground. A wooden fence surrounds the church and there is a dirt road in the foreground.
Methodist Church: Photograph of a Methodist church. The building is one level and is on concrete blocks. Stairs lead up to the main entrance. A yard surrounds the church and in the background are trees and a wooden fence.
Methodist Church: Photograph of a Methodist church in Hallettsville, Texas. The building is white and has steps leading up to the main entrance. There are men and women standing outside of the church. In front of the church is a tree that is partially cut down. In the foreground is a dirt road. To the right of the church is a one-story building. On the bottom of the photograph there is handwriting that reads, "H. J. B. Braunig Photographer, <Jan. 26-41>." On the back of the mat are handwritten notes naming individuals.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Postcard of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The church is constructed of brick and has a bell tower. In the foreground are two horses pulling wooden wagons and men and women are standing outside. On the bottom of the postcard, "Catholic Church, Hallettsville, Texas. 2206" is written. There is handwriting on the back that says, "Dear Tina, Will drop you this card to tell you know that I'll be there this evening if it don't rain any more. I tell you we sure did have a big rain here. So I'll come if I [unreadable] can get off. Yours, Albert M." Accompanying information lists the street address as 313 S. Texana St., Hallettsville, Texas and gives background information on the history of the church.
Sacred Heart Academy Music Hall: Photograph of Sacred Heart Academy Music Hall. The building is three stories high and has three windows on each level. On the third floor middle window is a statue of a man. There is a porch on the first and second level. In the foreground is a wrought iron fence. Behind the fence there are plants and other shrubbery. On the bottom of the photograph, "Sacred Heart Academy Hallettsville Texas" is written.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Photograph of Sacred Heart Church. There are males and females standing outside in the front yard of the church. The majority of females are wearing white dresses and the males are mostly in suits. In the foreground is a fence surrounding the yard. To the right of the church is a three-story building and to the left of the church is a two-story building. In the lower left hand corner of the photograph is a label that reads, "Original Sacred Heart Church built of sandstone and later covered with stucco. Convent to right."
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Photograph of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Two men are standing outside of the church near the main entrance. On both sides of the church are trees and there is a visible fence and telephone wires in the foreground.
St. Mary's Catholic Church: Photograph of the congregation of St. Mary's Catholic Church in front of the church. According to accompanying information, they are celebrating Rev. C. J. Benes's twenty-fifth anniversary. The priests are in the front, and there is a band behind them to the right. Some people throughout the crowd are holding flags, and there is a windmill and a water tower. Horse-drawn carriages are lined up around the side of the church. Written on the left side of the photograph, toward the bottom, is "'Braunig' Hallesttsville, Texas" and "Rev. C. J. Benes 25th Anniversary Oct. 28, 1915." On the back is written "Property of Bob Ahrens Hallettsville, TX."
Lavaca County Teachers and Trustees: Photograph of Lavaca County teachers and trustees at an event outside. There are rows of tables with food and people are lined up serving themselves. In the foreground is a large tree trunk. There is handwriting on the front left corner of the photograph that reads, "Eat, drink and be merry in honor of teachers and trustees, Hallettsville, Lavaca Co., Texas Sept. 9. 15."
Andrews Chapel School: Portrait of students who attended Andrews Chapel School. There are three rows of male and female students posing outside in front of the school. The school is a wooden structure with windows on both sides and is situated in between trees. A fence is visible behind the students.
Boethel School: Portrait of students attending Boethel School in 1907. There are four rows of male and female students posing outside of the school building. In the background, there is an American flag. There are handwritten notes on the back listing names of the individuals. First Row: Victor Treptow, Johnnie Boethel, Edward Ander, Alfred Treptow, Carl Elstner, Ewald ---, --- Boethel, --- Boethel, --- Prilop, Charles ---, Bruno Fahney, ---, Charles Goedrich, James Overgoner; Second Row: --- Arndt, Hulda Voelkel, Josephin Raymond, Lizette Prilop, Mary Kelner, Elsie Spies, Laura Overgonner, Gertrude Elstner, Elvia ---; Third Row: Emilie Staroyoke, --- Kelnar, --- Tobola, Lonie Voelkel, Julie Tobola, Mary Olsovosky, --- Olsovsky, Rosie Goederick, Louise Kelnar, Mata Boethel, Paula Spies, Unknown, --- Elstner, Emilie Kelner, Hilda Raymond, Elsie Voelkel, Selma Boethel; Fourth Row: Matilda Heinsohn, --- Janich, Otto Boethel, Frank Olsovsky, Adolf Goedrich, Herbert Schroeder, Alfred Boethel, William Elstner.
Boethel School Reunion: Portrait of former students who attended Boethel School. There are two rows of men and women posing outside in front of an unmarked building. On the front of the picture is writing that says, "Boethel School; May 9, 1937; Prof. W. Eilers; Meeting some of his former students and one patron of 55 years ago." Accompanying information lists names of the students, "First Row: Maggie Long, W.A. Eiler, Mrs. Anton Appelt, Louis of H.L. Boethel, Adolph Boethel, Joseph Appelt; Second Row: Lynn Fertsch (?), Anton Appelt, Mary Treptow, Hedwig Menking, Mrs. Adolph Boethel."
Boethel School: Portrait of students who attended Boethel School during the 1935-1936 school year. There are five rows of male and female students posing in front of the school building. Accompanying information lists Mrs. Long Prin and Miss Greer as the two teachers.
Bunjes School: Portrait of students and staff members posing outside of Bunjes School. There are three rows of male and female students along with two teachers and the principal. On the back of the postcard there is a handwritten note that says, "Bunjes School 1913; Otto Fisseler-principal, Miss Lindsey to his right, Mrs. Fisseler (wife) to his left."
Hallettsville Public School: Portrait of students attending 8th grade at Hallettsville Public School during the 1905-1906 school year. There are two rows of male and female students posing in between two buildings. In the background is a staircase. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that says, "Leonard L. [Unreadable]; Taken February 1906; Age 18 years; 8th Grade Hallettsville School."
Honey Creek School: Portrait of eight male and female students standing in front of Honey Creek School. The students are posing outside in front of the door to the building. A sign above the door reads, "Honey Creek School Dist. 26 A." Behind the students is an American flag being held up.
Former Menger Teachers at 35th Anniversary: Portrait of former Menger School teachers. There are two rows of men and women posed in front of an unnamed building. Accompanying information lists names of the individuals. "Seated L-R: M. Albert, Vera Kasper, Alice Remm, Unknown, Ella Nueman, H. Liebhafsky, Frances Berckenhoff; Standing: A. Ward, Otto Fisseler, Unknown, Chas. Fertsch."
Former Menger School Trustees at 35th Anniversary: Portrait of former Menger School Trustees. There are two rows of men sitting in front of an unnamed building. Accompanying information lists the names of the men. "Seated L-R: H. Tietjen, John Wagner, H. Remmers, Chas. Menger, ---Jaehne; Standing: Wm. Stock, Ad. Brunkenhoefer, R. Dreyer, O. Zimmerman, E. Harbers, Hy. Kuck, Chas. Malina, Otto Glatzert."
Menger School: Portrait of students who attended Menger School during the 1907-1908 school year. There are four rows of male and female students posing in front of the school building. According to accompanying information the teacher is Mr. Oho Fisseler and the school is locsted in District 42 in Lavaca County.
New Kinkler School: Portrait of students who attended New Kinkler School during the 1928-1929 school year. There are three rows of male and female students posing in front of the school building. One student in the front row is holding a sign that reads, "New Kinkler School, October 28, Millie Elstner." Accompanying information lists names of the students. "Bottom Row: Alfred Reinhardt, Edgar Schroeder, Lester Fritsch, Hilmer Fritsch, Emil Morrie, Hilton Elstner, Wm. Schroeder; Middle Row: Marvin Fertsch, Jonnie Cinadr, Mildred Fertsch, Lillie Gerlich, ---Henncke, Marie Brogger, Velma Fritsch, Woodrow Einkanf; Top Row: Tonie Fritsch, Lorene Fertsch, Millie Gerlich, Laura Fertsch, Louise Schroeder, Agnes Cinadr, Bessie Gerlich, Millie Elstner (Appelt)."
New Kinkler School: Portrait of students who attended New Kinkler School during the 1930-1931 school year. There are three rows of male and female students posing outside of the school. Accompanying information lists names of students. "Bottom Row, Left to Right: James Brocker, Wm. Schroeder, Hilton Mertz, Edwin Gerlich, Clarence Overgoner, Dick Schultz, Wilburn Fertsch; Middle Row, Left to Right: Adeline Fertsch, Flora Schroeder, Velma Fritsch, Mildred Fertsch, Marie Brogger, Doris Appelt, Bernia Fritsch, Irene Hrncir; Top Row, Left to Right: Lillie Gerlich, Marvin Fertsch, Victoria Schultz, Lorene Fertsch, Bessie Gerlich, Hilton Elstner, Tonie Fritsch, Millie Appelt (teacher), Edgar Schroeder."
New Kinkler School: Portrait of students who attended New Kinkler School during the 1935-1936 school year. There are four rows of male and female students posing in front of the entrance to the school building. Two boys in the front row hold a sign that reads, "New Kinkler School; 1935-1936; Mrs. Gaye Allen." Accompanying information lists student names. "Teacher: Gaye Allen; Row 4: Delores Schaefer, Annie Brogger, Bernice Hrncir, Adelene Fertsch, Bernice Fritsch, Dorothy Schaefer; Row 3: Unknown, Clarence Overgoner, James Brogger, Wilburn Fertsch, Dick Schultz, Clarence Laas; Row 2: --- Marek, Georgene Fertsch, Doris Appelt, Lucille Fritsch, Bernice Schaefer, --- Marek; Row 1: Marvin Appelt, Elroy Fertsch, Calvin Fehr, Arnold Hrncir."

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