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The San Antonio Story

San Antonio Texas in 1854 looking west from La Villita

“The San Antonio Story” by Sam Woolford, with contributions from his wife Bess Carroll Woolford, is a history of San Antonio, Texas. Published in 1950 by Joske’s of Texas, the book was conceived as a remedy for the lack of historical knowledge among San Antonio’s school children, a concern identified by Herbert U. Rhodius, chairman of the Municipal Advertising Commission of San Antonio in 1948-49. Rhodius and his colleagues believed that a readable and authentic history could address this educational gap, making it suitable supplementary reading for public junior high schools.

Vanderburgh County Indiana Will Abstracts, 1821-1873

Abstracts of over 600 wills for Vanderburgh County, Indiana, extracted by Mrs. Arthur C. Bitterman. Book A was typed by Mrs. James A. Gentry, book B typed by Mrs. Marvin J. Huff, and published as one by the Vanderburgh Chapter of the DAR. Book A primarily covers wills written or filed within the time period of 1823-1849 and book B includes the years of 1849-1873. In both cases there are wills that fall outside those dates.

History of the township and village of Mazomanie, Wisconsin

Looking North from Depot, Mazomanie, Wis.

The manuscript, History of the township and village of Mazomanie [Wisconsin] penned by William Kittle and published in 1900 collected information from a wide variety of sources, both documents, and living interviews. This book provides a general history of the township, and then presents a series of brief biographical sketches on the early settlers of Mazomanie. The links below will take you to the start of each historical section as detailed in the contents for the book, and then the specific pages of the book where each biographical sketch is contained. There is no index for the book, nor is there a list of biographical sketches contained within. We have taken the liberty of creating a biographical index for it.

Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921

The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.

Biography of J. A. Schmitz

J. A. Schmitz, born on March 9, 1862, in Racine, became secretary and treasurer of the Arnold Electric Company in 1910. After attending public and parochial schools, he worked in St. Paul, Minnesota, starting in real estate before shifting to the cigar and tobacco industry. Under his leadership, Arnold Electric grew significantly, offering innovative motor devices that improved household appliances. Married to Helena Schlick in 1890, they have one child and are active members of St. Rose Catholic Church.

Biography of George C. Schmitz

George C. Schmitz, born on November 7, 1878, in Racine, is the president and manager of the Arnold Electric Company, which has become a significant industry in the area. The son of German immigrants Nicholas and Catherine Schmitz, he began his career as a manufacturer’s agent before co-founding the United States Standard Electrical Works in 1904. His success stems from a combination of inherent qualities and seizing opportunities, which has allowed him to thrive in Racine’s business landscape while maintaining a wide social network.

Schmitz, John – Obituary

John Schmitz, a prominent local banker and Baker City’s oldest banking figure, passed away at 96 after a lengthy career spanning fifty-four years. Born in Iowa, he moved to Pendleton in 1887 and Baker in 1889. He co-founded the Baker Loan and Trust Company and served as president of First National Bank after several mergers. Schmitz was involved in civic affairs and was a member of the Elks Lodge. He is survived by several nieces, a nephew, and a step-daughter. Funeral services will be held Friday.

Waterman & Schmitz

Established in 1889, Waterman & Schmitz has grown into the largest purveyor of imported wines, liquors, and cigars in their region. Operating from a spacious location at Front and Center streets, they focus on family trade, offering premium brands like Old Crow and Jesse Moore, and hold exclusive rights to several whiskies. Additionally, they produce various soft drinks at their own Bottling Works. Their success is attributed to the quality of their products and their commitment to honest customer service, reflecting the esteemed reputations of founders John Waterman and John Schmitz in Baker City.