Llano to Get Callan Murder Trial in May
Grand jury returns indictment charging Menard cattleman James Callan with the murder of Vernon R. Billings near Menard last November 12. Change of venue granted to Llano County with trial set for May 11. Callan free on $20,000 bond amid testimony of self defense and no weapon found on Billings.
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Menard
Texas
James Callan
Vernon R. Billings
Here
Llano County
Llano
Callan
Billings
Callan Ranch
Southwest
Taft
de Witt County
J. D. Scruggs
Calan
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Nepal
St. Louis and
San Francisco
Sonora
Russel Callan
Arthur Grubbs
F. M. Slaughter
J. F
Albert Nall
Don Carlos
Liano
Mississippi Senate Votes For Suffrage
Jackson Miss March 30 Following ratification of the Federal suffrage amendment by the Mississippi Senate today supporters began notifying absentee members of House to return immediately for a vote there. The tie decision was affirm by Lieutenant Governor Cag teel as several Senators were absent and the session was nearing expiration.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Senate
House
Senate
Cagteel
Mississippi
Alfred Vander Stucken Dies in San Antonio at 52
Alfred Vander Stucken died in San Antonio at about midnight March 11 1920 after a few hours illness He was born in Fredericksburg a little over 52 years ago and lived there until moving to San Antonio seven years ago The community held him in high esteem for his business and his deep friendship and social devotion His life was marked by usefulness and generous regard for friends and humanity
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Alfred Vander Stucken
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
It Isn’t Your Town It’s You Poem Verse Reflection
A reflective verse argues towns become what residents make them. It posits real towns require collective effort and personal stake. If neighbors participate, communities revive and fulfill shared visions.
Interscholastic Meet Set for Saturday in Llano County
Prof Will P Miller secretary of the Interscholastic League announces the county finals to be held next Saturday at the school building. Director General Gibson and Miller worked to boost interest with varied cooperation among teachers and pupils noted. Several schools will participate in contests and activities throughout the day.
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Will P. Miller
Interscholastic League of
Llano County
Gibson
Miller
Clarence Oestreich Dies After Influenza Pneumonia in Castell
Clarence Oestreich, son of Mr and Mrs Robt Oestreich of Castell Texas, died March 27 1920 after influenza followed by pneumonia. Funeral conducted by Rev J G Hardt with over 300 mourners. Survived by his parents three brothers and three sisters.
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Clarence Oestreich
Robt. Oestreich
Castell
Texas
Clarence
Christ
J. G. Hardt
Castell Methodist Church
Local Notes On Travels And Visits From Area Residents
Miss Polly Norton returns to University of Texas duties in Austin after visiting homefolks. Mrs. Arno Briel and baby of Austin visit Roy Inks and Mrs. George Hayes. Mrs. Clinefelter returns home after Dallas and Plano visits. Lee Atking stays with homefolks this week before returning to Christoval with his father who will stay about six weeks.
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Polly Norton
University At Austin
Arno Briel
Baby
Austin
Briel
Roy Inks
George Hayes
Lee Atking
Christaval
Banquet at Don Carlos Next Saturday Night
Llano County residents are invited to a Don Carlos banquet next Saturday night where the Chamber of Commerce will elect officers and discuss county matters. The hotel will charge $1.25 per plate. attendees should call Secretary O. G. Porter at Corner Drug Store to register. All Llano County men are welcome regardless of membership.
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Don Carlos
Chamber of Commerce
Llano
Llano County
O. G. Porter
Benefit Tea for Women's Missionary Society at Don Carlos
Last Wednesday a benefit tea hosted by Mrs Frank Telch at the Don Carlos raised funds for the Women’s Missionary Society. About 100 guests enjoyed a green and white decor theme, an afternoon program of solos and a dialogue, two contests, and refreshments including ice tea and sandwiches.
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Don Carlos
Frank Telch
Womens’ Missionary Society
St. Patrick's Day
Frank Rothmen
Edna Moore
St. Patrick's Story
Blodgett Pialogue
Martha Buen Limdse
Parklill
Dorothy Belle
Florence Ryan
Ruth Rayburn
Virgil Boston
Cherda—Mesdames
Wallace
Bow
Tarrence
Anna May Tarrence
Rene Freazeale
Helen Schuster
Doctors Family Plans Tonsil Removal Trip
Dr and Mrs M and Mr Rogers will travel to Austin today for Mrs Rogers tonsil removal. They will be away for the rest of the week. Patients are asked to note the doctor will not be in his office until early next week.
Germany Faces Its Greatest Internal Crisis in 1914
Berlin reports a government ultimatum to Ruhr and Westphalia radicals to lay down arms by noon or be crushed by troops. Socialist leaders condemn the stance as the nation teeters on a general strike and possible mine and factory seizures amid reports of troop movements into the Ruhr and threats to occupy Frankfurt and Darmstadt.
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Berlin
Germany
Hermann Mueller
Westphalia
Ruhr
Karl Kautsky
Serbia
Die Freiheit
Mueller
Darmstadt
France
Walsh Jeffries Bride Weds Walsh in San Antonio
News of the marriage of Mrs Willie Jeffries to Mr W J Walsh came last week from San Antonio The couple honeymoon in California then reside at the Oriental Hotel Dallas Mrs Jeffries is known in local millinery business and Mr Walsh is an oil man with Hawkburner National Oil Company in which he is heavily involved.
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Willie Jeffries
J. Walsh
San Antonio
Mrs. Walsh
California
Oriental Hotel
Dallas
Jeffries
Hawkburner National Oil Company
Walsh
Revival Services At Methodist Church This Week
Rev Peonyhacker leads revival services each evening this week at the Methodist Church. The plan calls for services to end Sunday night with no service Saturday night. Pennybucker gives forceful talks and attendance is urged for every evening.
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General Church Board
Peonyhacker
Methodist Church
Revo Pennybucker
Miles Melnnis Signs Picture Contract in Dallas
Manager Miles Melnnis traveled to Dallas for a brief stay and signed a contract for several high quality pictures to be shown at the focal opera house. The films will begin this week and continue for several weeks, promising entertaining programs for local fans.
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Miles Melnnis
Dallas
Focal Opera House
Hoover Signals Willingness to Seek Republican Nomination
Herbert Hoover, telegraphing from New York, said he would accept the Republican presidential nomination if party leaders and a forward looking platform align. He cited treaty issues, economic stagnation, and concerns in California as reasons to affirm actions by his Republican friends there.
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San Francisco
Cal
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Republican Club of
California
Republican Party
New York
Hoover
League
Mrs. Wilburn Oatman Doing Nicely After Operation
A Temple telephone update says Mrs. Wilburn Oatman rests well after a successful operation performed by Temple doctors. Mrs. Oatman went to Temple for consultation and the operation was advised by surgeons with Mr Batman and Wilburn Jr joining her for support.
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Temple
Wilburn Oatman
Tractors Arrive for County Roads From Federal Issue
Two Packard trucks issued to the County from the Federal Government arrived last Saturday. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Humphries went to Austin to fetch them and one is already in use on the roads. The trucks are nearly new and appear capable of carrying heavy loads. The county expects them to aid road workers on county thoroughfares.
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Marshall
Humphries
Autsin
City Election Next Tuesday
City voters head to polls next Tuesday to choose three aldermen a city marshal tax assessor and collector city clerk and city treasurer. Only the marshal and tax assessor and collector post faces opposition.
Mr and Mrs Jim White and Rafe Return After Extended Visit
Mr and Mrs Jim White and Rafe have returned home following an extended visit to other areas. The trip included time spent away from home and now they are back.
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Jim White
Rafe
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Menard Grand Jury
Benefit Tea
Mrs. Wilburn Oatman
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