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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
5
Liano merchants anticipate strong fall business as City Council remains active studying warrants and bonds. Officials deem warrants unnecessary for street work while bonds would immediate fund street projects using current tax revenue, seeking practical, nonwasteful results.
The Idano Opera House hosts the first chapter of the Pathe serial The Iron Claw titled The Vengeance of Legar. Pearl White and Creighton Hale star as a plot unfolds on a Carolina island with an iron claw linking danger and vengeance.
T S Parker shows rapid recovery after Temple surgery for appendicitis and expects to return home soon. Frank Dalling visited Austin for a specialist eye consultation and now tests glasses as advised.
Mr and Mrs W B Collins and son Will B return to their Austin home after spending most of the summer in Llano. They left their house unoccupied and chose to move back to avoid a rental or relocation. Friends have enjoyed their return and the family notes Mr Collins works at the School of Journalism.
Miss Frances Teich hosts a ten day camp on the Liano river with guests Misses Charlotte Newton Kathryn Farmer Maragrite Schupp of San Antonio Jolene Watkins of Liano and Messrs J P Potts of Denton Paul Deutz of San Antonio M D Cody of Georgetown John Watkins Rhea Franks Martin Moser Joe McInnis of Llano Mr and Mrs Frank Teich chaperone.
The NEWS reports Nolan Nobles showing improvement after paralysis last Christmas with crutches expected to aid mobility. His father visited to arrange the crutches and the family hopes for full recovery. Also noted are the birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Joe Bac kus and the return of Mr and Mrs D F McCollum with their baby from a visit to Junction Mason and other points.
The Llano Independent School District votes to open school on September 11 and to hold a teachers institute on September 4. District teachers may hold the institute independently of the county due to an over 500 scholastic population. Several other items were discussed but not completed.
The Airdome announces a three times per week schedule for the Blue Bird photo plays. They report having already screened some titles and meeting the high standards claimed. A program for the rest of the week appears on another page.
J. J. Ater of Marlin travels with a young male companion to Llano for a brief vacation. They arrived by car and joined Judge J. F. Johnson’s family for a river outing and a stay. Mrs. Ater has been in Llano for several weeks.
Mrs Daniel continues to improve under care at Scott and White's Sanitarium after a visit to Temple with Mr and Mrs tra Daniel. Dr C and Darnall returned last Friday and the family expresses optimism for her full recovery and good health soon.
C H Appleton won first prize Claude Burleson took second and Tate Dalrymple earned third in the missing word competition from last week's NEWS. Prizes were 25 15 and 6 opera tickets. Geo Johnson and Allen Cherry of Giddings toured Falls Creek with Boy Scouts then returned home after visiting Llano and staying with Mr and Mrs W W Watking.
At the bride’s mother’s home near Looe Grove a small ceremony united Ale Rastomi floaver and Miss Hatede Warden. The bride, born in Lone Grove, is daughter of Mrs. John Warden. Groom is Isaac L. Hoover’s son from Wolf’s Crossing Burnet County. They will reside with the groom’s parents. Friends wish the couple happiness ahead.
Frank Cameron Liano M L Lap pe of Kingsland W A Kuykendall of Cherokee and W F Johnson of Baby Head joined the Liano Automobile Owners after buying Ford cars. The group indicates demand soars as new shipments arrive after a price drop.
Johnson and Bauman send one car to Fort Worth. R. H. Bauman one car. W. Idens two cars. Gray and Galloway three cars. Ahrens two cars. Byfield two cars. R. L. Lewis two cars. R. C. Roberts one car. J. Wyckoff two cars. Elmo Stewart one car. All shipments directed to Fort Worth.
Mrs. Long and her husband traveled to Marlin for health reasons. She has returned home and friends report the trip did her much good. Her husband accompanied her by car, returning Monday.
The Llano colored school begins a three month session under teacher in charge Prof. A T Bailey with Miss Mabel Cobb visiting from Fort Worth. Local residents, shoppers, and relatives are noted scattering through Llano as several travel to Temple for medical advice.
Miss Lois Spears of San Benito visits Mr and Mrs Geo M Watkins and their relatives in the city. She has been there a week or more enjoying the stay and the reunion with friends who are always glad to see her.
A large group of Bluffton's notable residents including Kuykendall Herridge Casner Johanson Parks Ligon Spier and others visited Llano last week to assist in a community effort to build a new school.
J. J. Moss and M. A. Drees closed a large deal leasing the Central ranch in Mason County from O. Kothmann. They also acquired several hundred cattle from Kothmann, with the price undisclosed. The venture is described as gigantic and marks notable enterprise for Llano's cattlemen.
County commissioners review quarterly county officer reports this week. The San Fernando bridge, funded by a $44,600 bond issue, has been completed and paid for. Several bills were approved though some proceedings remain unfinished. The county plans to audit its books.
The Valley Spring election kept the existing tax, rejecting abrogation. In Lower Grove, voters approved a 50 cent tax per $100 valuation by a margin of two votes, with a possible contest anticipated.
S. R. McRae and his son Earl left early this week by auto for an extended western tour. The pair plan to travel via San Angelo and El Paso to Douglas Arizona and likely continue to California. They expect to be away two months or more, stopping to camp along the route.
Mark Deats and his family move to Bracketville where he will manage Judge M D Slater’s ranch. Deats has spent nearly his whole life in the county and has not been away long before. Wishing them success in their new home.
John Allen resigned as constable before the Commissioners Court this week. T. M. Simpson was appointed to fill the unexpired term. The former constable had served since John Simpson's death. R Hickman of Bronte, Texas, visited last week with relatives. Mrs. Lee Blocker returns home after accepting a trim position with Acme Dry Goods. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Appleton return from Arlington after attending their niece Mira Susie Anpirion's wedding to W. H. Leatherwood. Mrs. August Grenwelge and son return home after visiting Cuero and the printing business owned by F. G. Grenwelge.
Six hundred forty union chairmen from the railway workers of the United States arrive in Washington for a pivotal meeting with President Wilson at the White House. Officials weigh concessions on an eight hour day and time and a half pay amid conflicting cost estimates from railroad managers and federal mediators.
After several days with her mother Mrs. Emma West, Mrs. E. C. Sparks returned to her home in Taylor.
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