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[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 15, 1897]

Description: Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in Waco, Texas. Strecker, Jr. says that he had just received "a beautiful lot of foreign birds skins and also a snow-white weasel skin." He goes on to describe the dance party that had recently took place and was amazed that they only had one keg of beer available.
Date: July 15, 1897
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, October 12, 1896]

Description: Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in which Strecker, Jr. discusses the upcoming election and his support for William McKinley and the Republican party. He later goes on to talk about dances he attended and says that a woman named Gertrude said that "nearly everybody thought that I was the prettiest dancer."
Date: October 12, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Letter from John K. Streger, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, November 10, 1896]

Description: Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing the events of Election Day in Waco; much of his activity took place at the Republican Headquarters. He goes on to describe the dance that he attended where he was given excellent comments on his dancing skills.
Date: November 10, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
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Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Mechanics' Lien Contract Between Elmer and Josephine Wheatly and their Contractor]

Description: Contract between Elmer H. Wheatly and Josephine Wheatly and their contractor to build their home. The contract states: "with the said parties of the first part, to furnish all the labor and materials for, and to construct, erect and complete upon the lands and premises hereinafter described..."
Date: October 31, 1912
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas.

Description: History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, including geology, settlement, organization, courts, military, cities, schools, churches, and other categories for each county. Also included are biographical mentions of some of the pioneers and present prominent citizens, as well as full-page portraits of some of these people.
Date: 1893
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Lena Armstrong Public Library
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