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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 Academy: Photograph of Sacred Heart Academy. The building is three stories tall and has trees surrounding it on all sides. In the foreground is a road that has a wooden fence on both sides. There are three windows on each level of the house facing the road.
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."
Lavaca County Teachers: Portrait of Lavaca County teachers posed in front of the Lavaca County Courthouse.
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: Portrait of students who attended Boethel School in 1924. There are four rows of male and female students posing outside. Behind the students there is a grouping of trees and a fence is visible. Accompanying information lists names of individuals. First Row: Lydia Spies, Hulda Boethel, Hilda Elstner, Ted Harvey (Teacher), Alice Renger, Josie Haas, Josie Haas, Lillie Chudei, Hattie Boethel; Second Row: Selma Galetka, Hattie Boethel, Sedonia Mikush, Annie Guetler, Doris Raymond, Pauline Koeler; Third Row: Hy. Olsovsky, Henry Guetler, Louis Boethel, Alfred Raymond, Hilmut Treptow; Fourth Row: Mary Olsovsky.
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.
Kinkler School: Portrait of students who attended Kinkler School during the 1932-1933 school year. There are three rows of male and female students posing outside, in front of the building. The school is one-story and has a front porch. To the left of the school are two trees.
Komensky School: Portrait of students attending Komensky School. There are six rows of male and female students standing outside in front of trees. In the foreground is a barbed wire fence.
Kominsky School: Portrait of students attending Kominsky School during the 1924-1925 school year. There are five rows of male and female students posing in front of the school building. Accompanying information lists the two teachers as Ida Gallia Hrncir and Millie Elstner. The principal is Charles R. Hrncir.
Live Oak School: Portrait of Live Oak School. The building has windows on both sides of the entrance and is made of brick. In the foreground is a dirt road.
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.
Menger School: Portrait of students attending Menger School during the 1930-1931 school year. There are four rows of male and female students posed outside of the school building. A boy in the first row is holding a sign that reads, "Menger School, March 18, 1931, Miss Vera Kasper, Miss Alice Kasper." The two teachers are identified as Miss Vera Kasper and Miss Alice Kasper.
New Kinkler School: Portrait of students in Gladys Kolkmans's class at New Kinkler School sometime between 1903 and 1907. There are five rows of male and female students posed outside of the school. Accompanying information identifies some students. "Front row, left to right: Unknown, Unknown, Leon Laas and Victor Appelt; Second row, left to right: Unknown, Rudolph Appelt, Unknown, Lillie Rothbauer, --- Schroeder, Henry Schaeffer; Third row, left to right: Bill Appelt, Edmund Fertsch, Unknown, Alfred Zappe, Unknown, Robert Fertsch (?), Unknown, Unknown; Fourth row, left to right: Leona Appelt, Alma Appelt, Unknown, Ida Schaefer or Velda Appelt, Unknown, Annie Appelt; Fifth row, left to right: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Adolph Fertsch, Unknown Unknown; Teacher: Gladys Kolkman."
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."
New Kinkler School: Portrait of New Kinkler School students during the 1937-1938 school year. There are four rows of male and female students standing and sitting in front of the school building. Accompanying information lists student names. "Teacher: Oscar Gettler; Row 4: Irene Hrncir, Annie Brogger, James Brogger, Bernice Fritsch, Delores Schaeffer; Row 3: Lucille Fritsch, Clarence Overgoner, Adelane Fertsch, Dick Schultz, Dorothy Schaefer; Row 2: Mildred Dahse, Calvin Fehr, Bernice Schaefer, Elrose Appelt, Clarence Laas, Georgene Fertsch, Rose Marie Fertsch, Dick English, Evelyn Mertz; Row 1: Unknown, Marvin Appelt, Elroy Fertsch, Shelton Fritsch, Otto Brogger, Arnold Hrncir."
Pagel Settlement School: Portrait of students in front of Pagel Settlement School. There are three rows of male and female students posing outside of the school. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph listing some of the names of the students. "Fred Pustejovsky - top row-second from left, Henkis - Grahmann's, Wessel Paul Rother - front row - 4th from left, La Noe (Davenport) Gibson - 2nd row 5th from left, Lorraine (Davenport) Landry - 3rd row - 6th from left."
South Mustang School: Portrait of students and teachers in front of South Mustang School. There are six rows of male and female students posing outside of the entrance to the school building. Accompanying information lists the two teachers as Frank Schoppe and Lillie Schoppe.
South Mustang School: Portrait of students and teachers in front of South Mustang School. There are five rows of male and female students.
Sweet Home School: Portrait of students in front of a school building. The students are holding up pennants that say, "Elementary Dept. First Place Rural School Fair," "Primary Dept. Second Place Rural School Fair," "High School Dept. First Place Rural School Fair."
Williamsburg School: Portrait of students and there teacher in front of the one-room Williamsburg School. There are ten female students, six male students, and their female teacher in the center of the back row. Some of the students are barefoot. Names are listed on the back: (back row) Holly Garner Tarkington, Prasek or Scriba?, Lillian McElroy Whitaker, Lucille Autry Tomlinson, Teacher Byrdie Vick Burt, Mabel Chambers Baber, Ethel McElroy Sorenson, Florence Chapman Lucke, (front row) Robbie J. Garner Timm, ___ Schindler, W. N. "Bud" Garner, Holly Chapman?, John McElroy?, John Smolik, Schindler or Prasek?, Nona Vee Brown Baumgarten.
[Teachers Meeting]: Portrait taken at a teachers meeting. There are many men and women in the group, including five nuns. Many of the women are wearing large hats. They are posing in front of an unidentified building. There are several umbrellas laying on top of a pile of boards at the front left of the photograph.
Hallettsville High School Class of 1931: Portrait of the Hallettsville High School graduating class of 1931. There are fourteen young men and eleven young ladies pictured. All of the boys are wearing suits, and the girls are wearing dresses. At the bottom right is written "H.H.S. Class 1931 Hallettsville-Tex."
Reunion of Hospital Babies: Portrait of a reunion of babies born at the Rengers Hospital. Mothers, children, and doctors are gathered in a garden. At the bottom right corner is written "Reunion Hospital Babies Accompanied by Mothers at Rengers Hospital July 8, 1929." According to accompanying information, the people in the photograph are (left to right) D. A. Paulas, Dr. Paul Renger, Dr. Kahn, and Dr. Boethel. Other people identified are Mrs. Emily Renger, Mrs. Kahn and Joe Max, Mrs. Robbie J. Timm and daughter Aileen, Mrs. Hilda (Boethel) Smajstrla and daughter Charlene, Mrs. George Bucek and son George Jr., Mrs. Ervin Bucek and son Charles, and Mrs. Julius Bucek and daughter Margaret Agnes.

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