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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
5
An explosion at 3:30 am ripped the Williams apartment at 705 W Eight Street tearing the roof and walls, and flinging the water heater over 100 feet. Thirteen occupants escaped unharmed as firefighters battled shattered windows and darkness with gas leaks not igniting.
Dan Mc Donald Llano County sheriff issued about 135 subpoenas for witnesses in the D K Ellison murder case. The trial moved to Burnet on a change of venue and is set for Monday December 16. D F Ellison charged with murder of L Calaway here September 17, his son B F Ellison received a five year penitentiary term after trial here. The younger Ellison case had required over 150 veniremen, prompting the move.
Mrs F Wood of Fort Worth reports a dramatic health improvement after three years of kidney back and digestive troubles. She credits Sargon Pills for restoring appetite eliminating biliousness constipation headaches and nervousness. Central Drug Co. serves as agents.
A. B. Crouch, former Temple grain dealer, returned from New Zealand to face 13 year old forgery indictments. He will be tried in January. bonds total $30,000. Officials weigh additional charges on grain shipments. Crouch shared tales of New Zealand life. He may have faced local political roles before arrest. A land sale notice in Fredericksburg sets January 7 1930 for property in Gillespie County to satisfy the case, with sheriff Alfred Klaerner overseeing.
The State of Texas in Gillespie County issues a sheriff sale for the defendant Mrs. S. V. Cox after a District Court judgment dated September 6 1929. The order directs seizure and sale to satisfy taxes costs penalties and delinquent tax liens. Property described includes Lots 11/15 17 and 11/15 18 in the mentioned tract.
The state issues a writ to Gillespie County Sheriff for twenty days notice in a Fredericksburg paper. Objections to the final account and guardian’s discharge must be filed by the December Term 1929, with dates set for the county court sitting December 16, 1929.
The frigate Constitution, under restoration at the Boston Navy yard by public subscription, is expected to be sea ready this month. Navy spending reaches $477,873 with funds to continue through year end. total contributions total $547,158. Once hull is floated, masts will be installed.
Cotton seed meal and pea cake bran shorts and stock salt offered at the lowest prices by Juenke and Schoenewolf.
Sterling Bros will clean and press your suits coats and dresses odorlessly to look like new. Bring them in early and call 290 for service.
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