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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
4
Miss Emilie Bushnell is Editor of the Blanco County Section. Any item intended for this section may be sent to her at Johnson City, Texas.
Johnson City news brief details visitors and family milestones. Includes births, illnesses, recoveries, school mentions, and a Purported infant death with burial at Millers Creek cemetery. condolences extended to the bereaved.
Mr Bill Gorley died at his home in Sandy Texas on Thursday night January 3 1929 at age 81. He married Laura Landan on January 2 1869 and had seven children, five living. He had lived in Sandy for over thirty years and was highly regarded. Survived by three daughters and two sons and many relatives and friends. Funeral held Friday at Sandy Cemetery conducted by Rev J D Dodggen. The local obituary pays tribute to his sturdy pioneer character.
Mrs. M. T. Burchett and son visited on business while several locals travelled to Llano Austin and Johnson City for errands and visits. A funeral in Sandy drew attendees, and many residents hosted or joined family gatherings and weekend trips.
William Ochse of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce leads a pre tournament golf event inviting Southwest merchants and businessmen to compete January 22 23 at Willow Springs Course. Fifteen low amateurs advance to join pros for the Texas Open purse of $6000 to be played January 24 26 in Brackenridge Park San Antonio.
Winnie Fay Lucas, 15, a student at Noodle rural school near Merkel Texas, collapsed and died at noon recess during a basketball game. Authorities cite overexertion and excitement as the probable causes.
Mr and Mrs W R Hansen express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for their presence and gifts at their silver wedding anniversary. They also thank Rev Kanzak for his impressive words at the occasion.
A 60 cent liquid cold remedy named Aspironal promises rapid relief from cold symptoms. It clears the head relieves congestion and mucus flow while soothing headaches and body aches. The product claims a money back refund if relief is not felt within two minutes. Sold by all druggists.
Elgin, Jan. 4. The home and garage of P. G. Bailey five miles south of Elgin were badly damaged when struck by a cyclone this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Bailey were inside as the roof was torn off but escaped uninjured as Elgin and vicinity saw the season’s heaviest rain.
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