Reverend Richard Mercer 69 Dies in Austin
The Rev. Richard Mercer, 69, longtime West Texas Episcopal pastor based in Fort McKavett, died Monday in an Austin hospital. Born in England, he served 40 years in ministry, including 25 years serving MecKayett Menard Junction Sonora Rocksprings Roosevelt. His body will be moved to Menard for burial Tuesday after services in San Antonio. He leaves no immediate family.
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Wilson County Fair Called Off for 1925
Directors of the Wilson County Fair Association met at the courthouse in Floresville on August 18 and unanimously voted to call off the 1925 Wilson County fair. The event was set for November 4 to 7, but unusual countywide conditions prompted the decision after weeks of deliberation.
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Floresville
Texas
Wilson County Fair Association
Court House
Del Rio Boy 18 Killed Climbing Fence
Leroy D Braine 18 was found dead near his mother's Del Rio home after being missing three days. Coroner's inquest ruled death by a fall from a wire fence he was climbing. Funeral held at Del Rio cemetery.
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del Rio
Tex
Leroy D’braine
Susie Murray
A. G. Stone
Fredericksburg Implement Sees New Piping Shipment
JUST ARRIVED a camload of piping in all sizes for lowest prices on piping at Fredericksburg Implement Co. Local buyers urged to visit for immediate selection and low rates.
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Fredericksburg Implement Co
Orphan Girl Seeks New Home Amid Family Breakups
A 10 year old girl appeals to the San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society for a foster home. The agency notes increasing requests as parents separate and urges reconciliation. In Austin, Texas on August 17, authorities discuss a Houston paving contract dispute and use of state equipment.
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San Antonio
Austin
Texas
Dan Mody
L. W. Kemp
Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors Association
Sherman Youmans Construction Company of
Houston
Harris
Galveston
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Eugene Smith
Commission
Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors’ Association
Highway Commission
Sherman & Youmans
Smith
Optometrist Hugo Walter Announces Return After Aug 24
Hugo A. Walter announces return to office after Monday August 24. He offers prompt and accurate glasses service and adjustments. Office located in the Gold Building.
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Hugo A. Walter
Optometrist
Gold Bldg
Save Pennies Waste Dollars
Some users of printing save pennies by getting inferior work and lose dollars through lack of advertising value in the work they get. Printers as a rule charge very reasonable prices. Moral: Give your printing to a good printer and save money.
City Flour & Grain Co ad and Schroeder Bros dress patterns
A compact newspaper notice advertising City Flour & Grain Co offering hay oats corn bran shorts and chicken feeds with delivery across the city and phone 93. It also promotes Schroeder Bros selling beautiful dress patterns with the latest designs.
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City Flour & Grain CO
Schroeder Bros
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Wilson County
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Fred J. Hannenmann
Herman Usener
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R. W. Klingelhoefer
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