Ferguson Announces Re election Bid for Texas Governor
Governor Miriam A Ferguson announces candidacy for re election. She pledges a future detailed platform and stewardship report as Attorney General Dan Moody and Lynch Davidson of Houston are seen as rivals. Ferguson insists on full vindication and ties it to her family name amid impeachment fallout.
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Austin
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Dan Moody
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Senate
Passenger wounded on train near Betram Texas
Mrs. Jim Leverett of Llano was slightly wounded in the forehead by a shot fired through a train window while en route to Austin. The incident occurred about two miles from Betram. a Betram doctor treated the wound and she continued to Austin in fair condition. No shooter is identified.
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Llano
Tex
Austin
Jim Levet
Betram
Leverett
Fredericksburg Implement Co Ad Promises Lower Prices
An advertisement from the Fredericksburg Implement Co urges customers to visit for lower prices and to check out Otter Farm Implements. The notice promises quick service and delivery and invites readers to subscribe to the Standard.
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Fredericksburg Implement Co
Rancher Missing Near Jour danton After Run Into Brush
A rancher near Jour danton has been missing since Thursday after fleeing his home with a razor in hand. He was found between Tilden and Three Rivers by a search posse, taken to Tilden for care, then returned to Jourdanton. He was scratched and torn by thorny brush.
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Jourdanton
Tilden
Three Rivers
Irion County Sheepman Convicted for Murder
Gratton Davenport, an Irion County sheepman, was found guilty of murder in San Angelo and sentenced to life in prison for killing Sam Rodgers, foreman of the Sugg 7-D ranch in Trion County. The crime occurred February 3, 1925, and insanity was the defense in both trials.
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San Angelo
Texas
Gratton Davenport
Irion County
Sam Rodgers
Trion County
Wind Storm Damages Llano Granite Works Facility
A strong wind in Llano Texas on Thursday damaged the Western Granite Works facility. The west side of the track and overhead crane posts collapsed, narrowly missing workers beneath the shed. Estimated damage runs about 1000 dollars, insured.
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Llano
Texas
Western Granite Works
Sugar House Fire at Imperial Sugar Warehouse
Fire in a middle bin of the Imperial Sugar warehouse in Sugarland damaged 50 000 sacks of sugar. Officials estimate the loss at 200 000 to 300 000 dollars, likely caused by a short circuit. The blaze burned for hours but was fully insured and refinery operations continued.
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Sugarland
Imperial Sugar Company
G. B. Eldrige
Elderidge
Sophienburg Memorial group seeks site for replica house
At a New Braunfels meeting the Sophienburg Memorial Association discussed buying the old Sophienburg location to erect a reproduction of the town’s first house. Plans include pictures and minute descriptions to preserve the building’s memory for future generations. The group aims to secure a reasonable price.
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Sophienburg Memorial Association of
New Braunfels
Sophienburg
Probate records for Pfeil Kensing Treibs and guardianships
Probate court entries show will probate for G A Pfeil with Bertha Pfeil named independent executrix without bond and appraisers named. Will probate also for Mary Kensing with Otto Kensing as independent executor and appraisers appointed. Temporary administration granted for Jacob A A Treibs with Hy Koenig named temporary administrator and bond fixed at 2000. Guardianship reports approved for Christine Knopp and Harry Staats minors. Inventory and appraisal approved for Rosa Metzger Bennie Mund estates.
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G. A. Pfeil
Bertha Pfeil
Max J. Bierschwabe
Emil Juenke
Louis Herbert
Mary Kensing
Otto Kensing
Ernst Schmidt
Ad. Becker
Ad. Sattler
Jacob A. A. Treibs
Hy. W. Koenig
Christine Knopp
Harry Staats
Bennie Mund
Walter Knoehe Declared Candidate for Gillespie Tax Collector
Walter Knoehe is announced as a candidate for the office of Tax Collector in Gillespie County Texas. The notice specifies the official filing and candidacy announcement to seek the tax collection post.
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Walter Knoehe
Gillespie County
Texas
Literary Society Meeting at Grammar Grades
The Grammar Grades Literary Society met Friday afternoon in the High School Auditorium. Highlights included roll call by quotations, songs Keep the Home Fires Burning and Tramp Tramp Tramp, and a debate Have Girls an Equal Chance in Life as Boys with the negative winning.
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Johnny Evers
Agnes Sagebiel
Jimmie Schmidt
Viola Hitzfeld
Thousand Legged Worm
Card of Thanks for Wm. Henke Jr family note
The family of the late Wm. Henke Jr expresses gratitude for flowers, cards, and support. Special thanks go to friends, neighbors, and the memorial committee for kindness during their bereavement.
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Wm. Henke, Jr
Expresses Gratitude for Funeral Assistance and Condolences
The notice thanks those who assisted at the time of his death and who offered sympathy, floral offerings, and presence at the funeral. It specifically acknowledges Rev A Koerner for condolence and Dr Vicar Keidel for assistance.
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A. Koerner
Vicar Keidel
Candidate for District Attorney in 33rd Judicial District
The candidate announces the run for district attorney in the 33rd Judicial District subject to Democratic Primaries. He submits his office record and general reputation for voter consideration.
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33Rd Judicial District
Spring Offering Dresses and Hats Arriving Daily
The shop promotes an exquisite new stock of dresses and hats arriving daily and urges customers to buy Gillespie County History books at the office. Demand for the books is very strong and likely to sell out soon.
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Gillespie County
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