Antique Bible (Schaefer, Kruger) German

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Holy Bible in German
Published 1895
Measures Appx. 9 1/2 x 6 x 2
Leather Boards
Old and New Testament
New York

Scratches and knocks on boards, Fair to good condition. Grover  Cleveland was president of the United States when this Bible was printed.

Family Information:
The letters A. S. are written on the inside cover. I think this is Anna Schaefer.
Inside the Bible : obit for Ernest Schaefer Oct. 15, 1907 (82 yrs. 7 mo. 2 days)
list children:
Ernest
Fred
Karl Kruger (nee) Schaefer
Also gives local address, but no state.
1. Note: written
Probably a lock of hair from William T.? Schaefer son of Henry & Anna Sternatz? Schaefer
William born Aug. 27, 1910
2. Easter tag, with from Mrs. Abut? and Anna
another note: faded reads, read this for me mother and I cannot make out the rest, on the inside of the note it gives some totals and someting about Mickey Mouse.
3. another note: abigal? Schaefer Edwardsville, other side has a numbered list of prayers?
4. several page markers, one has written on the back: Mother's memory card and Christmas Greetings G. Abenbrink? 12/25/30
5. a newspaper clipping in German
6. a religious card that looks like a photo negative
part of a pressed flower

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