Pioneer of Williamson Co Dies in Austin Hospital After Operation
R O Humble, manager of Mu dual Lumber, was notified of his father W K Humble s death at age 75 in Liberty Hill Williamson County He had been taken to St David s Hospital Austin for an operation with pneumonia listed as the immediate cause Funeral services were held at Leander his former home on Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Humble
Mudual Lumber Company
Austin
W. K. Humble
Liberty Hill
Williamson County
St. David's Hospital
Leander
Thurs
Humble R O Mourned by Thorndale Area Friends
Day of interment follows long life spent in Leander and Liberty Hill. Surviving sons O R Humble Thorndale and F H Humble Leander. Daughters Mrs R B Hall Leander Mrs E G Bryson Liberty Hill Mrs R Williams Bertram. Wife preceded him in death over a year ago. Thorndale Champion notes community sorrow.
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Leander
Liberty Hill
O. R. Humble
Thorndale
F. H. Humble
R. B. Hall
E. G Bryson
R. Williams
Bertram
R. O. Humble
Thorndale Champion
Death of Salty Man In Truck Crash
Wm. Duett, 23, son of A. T. Duett living near Salty, was instantly killed Sunday evening en route from the oil fields toward Rockdale. He rode on a truck that raced another, fell or jumped on a small bridge, and was crushed between the truck and the bridge banister. One leg broken and severe head wounds caused immediate death. funeral held at Salty with interment Monday. many friends express sympathy. Thorndale Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Duett
A. T. Duett
Salty
Rockdale
Duett
Thorndale Champion
Cotton Palace 10 Offers Free Shows In 1926 Exposition
At the Cotton Palace Exposition in Waco Texas opening October 23 1926 patrons pay one admission at the front gate to witness all coliseum events for 16 days. Thavia grand opera eight programs with no extra charges plus a Messiah performance on Sundays. Thaviu brings 60 artists and an acclaimed band with elaborate scenery and a renowned grand opera orchestra.
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Waco
Texas
Coliseum
Great
Thavia Band
Grand Opera
America
Crawford
Cotton Palace
Thaviu
Thavin
Southwest
Thavia
Synong
Highway Work Through Brushy Bottom Completed
J. L. Adams and teams under Butte Cameron finished grading and graveling the Brushy Bottom on Highway No. 45 east of Thorndale. The road is in best condition in years, with thanks to Thorndale Commercial Club, highway department officials, and the Ferguson administration. Special credit to Batte for extra work on the town road to the Williamson county line, paid from maintenance funds.
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J. L. Adams
Butte of
Cameron
Thorndale
Batte
Williamson County
Thorndale Champion
San Gabriel Farmer Suffers Broken Ribs After Fall
A San Gabriel farmer named W. Johnson was knocked unconscious Friday night while milking a cow at his home and sustained three broken ribs. Local authorities report no further injuries.
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SAN Gabriel Farmer
W. Johnson
Milking Injury From Cow Causes Broken Ribs
Mr. Johnson, while milking, was struck in the right breast by a cow kicking at prickly pears tied to her legs. He fell, was briefly unconscious, and later regained consciousness with severe pain and concern for complications. Thorndale reports.
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Mr. Johnson
Mexican Killed In Cafe Gun Accident Tuesday
Pedro Martinez, Mexican, was accidentally shot and killed about 10 o clock Tuesday afternoon in the Camarillo cafe on North Main Street. Fritz Camarillo, proprietor of the cafe, was involved in the incident.
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Pedro Martinez
Camarillo Cafe
N. Main Street
Fritz Camarillo
Accidental shooting ruled in Calvert County affair
The Calvert Tribune reports a man stated he displayed a pistol to Camarillo and it discharged by accident. The ball entered the mouth and exited the back. A Black male witness vanished, and Judge Jones ruled the death accidental.
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Pioneer OF Williamson CO
Austin Hospital
J. R
Bob) Phillips
Frank Monroe
Cameron, Texas
The
Federal Land Bark of
Houston
W. G. Gillis
Cameron National Farm Loan Association
Salty Man
J.D. Dobbins
J. K. Freeman
R. A. Tag
Mrs
Allie Kinard
C.N. Green & Bros
Lesh, Orchid and Peach
Lola Hearrell
Boedeker, Batte & Schiller
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