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April 3,1909
Echo, page 4, column 1.
....Messers Heitzmann & Ansley have been given the contract of thoroughly repairing the Muller place on Front Street between Main and State Streets. The work will start Monday morning.
April 10.1909 Echo, page 6, column 3.
W.J. Gallup has moved his place of business and residence from Second Street to one of the Seal cottages in Goodchildren Street. His former domicile in turn has been taken by Albert Heitzmann and family, the property belonging to Mrs. Fahey.
May 8.1909
Echo, page 4, column 2.
James H. Breath has sold his bakery business to Albert Heitzmann and gone to New Orleans to assume a position with the Leon Godchaux Co., although his home remains here as his family will continue their residence in Carroll Avenue. Mr. Heitzmann assumes charge of the bakery business on the 1st and intends to push the business for all it is worth. Being a constant and hard worker success cannot but be his reward.
July 3.1909
Sea Coast Echo, page 2, column 4.
Albert Heitzmann, who recently purchased the Bay St. Louis Bakery from James H. Breath, reports much success in his business. He has now changed the establishment to the Heitzmann Bakery.
August 7,1909
Sea Coast Echo, page 4, column 1.
CITY ECHOES.
... .James H. Breath has returned from his visit to Louisiana and is at home again. He is filling a position with the Heitzmann Bakery, his services being called into requisition by an increase of business.
November 19,1909
Times Picayune, page 16, columns 3 & 4.
BAY ST LOUIS.
Bakery, Destroyed by Fire, Was Uninsured.
Bay St. Louis, Miss., Nov. 18—The Heitzman Bakery in Carroll Avenue, owned by James Breath and occupied by Albert Heitzman as a bake shop, was destroyed by fire last night at 8 o’clock. The origin of the fire is unknown. The building carried no insurance. The contents of the bakery, including 40 sacks of flour, was a total loss. By the heroic work of the citizens and volunteer firemen the adjoining residence, owned by Mr. Breath and occupied by Mr. Heitzman, was saved.
November 20,1909
Sea Coast Echo, page 4, column 1.
... .During the early hours of Wednesday night fire totally destroyed the bakery of Albert Heitzmann, out Carroll avenue, and with the building 40 or more sacks of flour were consumed. The residence adjacent was seriously threatened for a while, but, due to prompt and strenuous work of neighbors and others, was saved. The bakery was owned by James H. Breath, and carried no insurance, while the residence is protected with a policy. The origin of the fire is not known. Mr. Heitzmann has not allowed the misfortune to interrupt his business, but continues a spirit of enterprise and determination that is creditable. Mr. Heitzmann has purchased a lot corner Goodchildren and Hancock Streets and intends to start building the early part of next week....
November 20. 1909
Gulf Coast Progress, page 4, column 2.
....The bakery operated by Albert Heitzman, and owned by James Breath, caught fire Tuesday night and burned to the ground. The fire originated from a heater in the bakery and the flames were beyond control when discovered. The building was not insured and therefore is a total loss for the owner. Heitzmann lost several barrels of flour....


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