Six Mile Road Abandoned Over Costly First Class Upgrade
Commissioners Court rejected changing Six Mile road from third class to first class after a jury of view estimated opening costs at or above fifteen hundred dollars. Precinct One faces funds shortfalls, with main bridges needing imminent repairs and potential deficiency warrants. Future consideration possible due to local land values and quarry access.
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Commissioners Court
Mmet
Alexander
Lian
Alexandar
Manore
Jury of View
Ollie Henderson on Summer Visit to Liano Country
Ollie Henderson, camp pool master at College Station, arrived in Liano last week and will stay several days visiting relatives and friends. He is connected with A and M College and praises Liano for cattle raising excellence per U S Government reports.
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Ollie Henderson
College Station
Liano
Ollie
A & M. College
Henderson
U. S
Llano Gin Expected to Start By Sept First
Delayed machinery has arrived for the Llano gin and most equipment is in place. Promoters expect the facility to be operational by September first as cotton opens rapidly and farmers near Llano need the gin.
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LLANO
Llanoip
Parti
Ljano
Bryant Barnett Wedding Prominent Local Couple Wed
Miss Willie Mae Barnett became the wife of Stanley J. Barnett of Frederick Oklahoma at the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured Helen Oatman and Hazel Oatman with music by Mrs. Oatman and a reception at the Barnett home. The couple will reside in Heburn Oklahoma with family blessings and best wishes from many friends.
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Willie Mac Barnett
Stanley J. Barnett
Frederick
Oklahoma
Helen Oatman
Hazel Oatman
Trang
University
University of Oklahoma
Bia
Brawster's Millions Bling Comedy Delights Crowds
Krewealur amasses a bank roll spending a million in a year to inherit a fortune. His wildcat schemes yield heavy dividends as the pile grows, a romance full screen with laughter. Roscas Arbuckle stars in the Bling comedy on Friday night as part of the show.
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Krewealur
Alway
Geo. Barr McCutcheon
Moss Home Hosts Evening Honoring Miss Alou Visitor
Mrs Moss and Mrs W P Berry entertained many young people on Saturday. They gathered at the Moss home then attended an opera house show. After returning, refreshments were served for a delightful evening.
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Ray Moss
Alou
W. P. Berry
Moss Home
Opera House
New Kingsland Bridge 10 to Be Built in 100 Days
The contract for a concrete low water bridge across the Llano River near Kingsland was awarded to John T. Buckner of Henderson for 16000 dollar bonds with accrued interest. Buckner must provide an 8000 dollar faithful performance bond. the project spans about 490 feet with a 16 foot roadway and 25 foot piers, and should be completed within 100 days.
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Llano River
Kingsland
John T. Buckner
Henderson
Buckner
Bea
Moore
Gell
First Bale of Cotton Reported in Llano County
Martin, a longtime Llano farmer, delivered the season’s first bale last Friday sold to Moss & Co. for thirteen and one-fourth cents. No premium was offered this year. Details note a generally good outlook and local observations from residents including B. L. Dalton visiting Junction and other points.
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Rank Martin
Moss & Co
Martin
Court approves reports and appoints inspectors in August term
The court approved quarterly reports of all count and precinct officers and of the county depository National Bank. Fire insurance coverage was set for the courthouse with named local agents. E Smith appointed sheep inspector at 200 per year. Jury of View paid for Llano-Click road work. Bond for F B E Smith kept per inspector duties. Clerk ordered to transcribe minutes due to damaged record.
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Seasion
Home National Bank
J. A. Cone
W. R. Orr
W. W. Watkins
E. Smith
Lgck Sanitary Commission
Hillman
Tate Moss
W. R B. Roberts
Alfred Coursey
Llano-Click Road
F. B E. Smith
Heavy stock shipments continue from local yards
The past week saw continued high stock outflow with 104 cars shipped this month. Most shipments went to Fort Worth, four cars of hogs sent to Lorena, and multiple consignors including Avant, Buchanan, Holden, Bauer, Wiley, Smith & Moseley, Burke, Marshall, Foster & Newsom, Spinks & Parkhill, Johnson, Slater, Lehrer & Burke, Walters, Honig, Scott, Carney, Everent, Rep Smith, and Stribling contributing cattle hogs and sheep to various destinations.
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Fort. Worth
Lorena
KK. Avant
Buchanan
A. Holden
V. W. Bauer
S. EK. Wiley
Smith & Moseley
Willie Burke
E. Marshall
Foster & Newsom
Spinks & Parkhill
P. M. Johnson
J. D. Slater
Leaher & Burke
Chas. Walters
Prank Honig
HE. Ta. Scntt
G T. Carney
Smith & Spinks
Everent
Rep Smith
Austin
Will Stribling
Old Friends Visit Mrs Kuykendall In Llane
Mrs. WoT Kuykendall, long a county resident, is visiting Llano with friends and relatives. She has lived in Feecotean and has been away about twelve years, returning to see familiar faces during the recent weeklong visit.
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Kuykendall
Feecotean
Llane
Hog farmers exit ACG business with Grady Roberts retirement
Mo Wilkes and Fiareld Methean, with Polatolhina hows, plan to leave the ACG hog trade. They sold mature hogs bought near Bartlett about a year ago and delivered the herd to Grady Roberts, described as among the best ever seen in this region.
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Mo Wilkes
Fiareld Methean
Millie Ann Robinson Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. Millie Ann Robinson aged sixty five died last Wednesday night at her home after a long illness. She was born July 29 1856 and moved with her family from Burleson County in 1898. Survived by husband John Robinson and eleven children seven living S R Ragan J R Bough G W Bough FB K I HW Robinson. Funeral Thursday at local cemetery led by Rev N A Dument with Miles Mu Innus directing.
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Jakan
Llano
M. A. Robinson
Robinson
Burleson County
John Robinson
R. Ragan
J. R. Bough
G. W. Bough
K. I
HW. Robinson
Miles Mu Innis
N. A. Dument
Methodist Church
All Ie
Toeifi
Llano River Bridge to Receive Reflooring Soon
Judge A B Moore notes Llano River bridge at Llang will be refloored as lumber arrives. McMurry Lumber’s A St Weber expects material within days and work will move quickly. Old usable timber will be reused for Play Creek and Pecan Creek bridges needing repairs.
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A. B. Moore
Llano River
Llang
A. St. Weber
McMurry Lumber Company
Play Creek
Pecan Creek
Christadelphian Meeting at Goldthwaite Draws Denominational Leaders
Mr Dabbs and family returned home after attending the annual Christadelphian meeting at Goldthwaite. He reports a very successful convention with members from across the state and several able pastors conducting services.
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M.r Dabbs
Christadelphian
Yildthwaite
Dubbs
Rhia
Moss & Company Buyer Visits Market This Week
Mink Carrie Beverage departed for the markets to inspect coming fashions and patterns in dress goods and plans heavy purchases for Moss & Company. The optimistic buyer aims to secure supplies for the upcoming fall and winter trade. Miss Donah Lindsay is visiting friends and relatives in Mason for a few days.
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Moss & Company
Mink Carrie
Moss & Cota
Moss
Mins
Atenera Mini
Donah Lindsay
Mason
Six Mile slab project accounts listed by county commissioners
The regular August term accounts include jail work by M. W. Leverett and road work by Waterman and others. Listed expenses cover stamps, notices, lumber, cement, batteries, health officer services, and salaries for inspectors and staff tied to the Six Mile slab construction and related county duties.
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M. WE Leverett
Johnson
Somuyineders Wun
ROW
Waterman
Hed Leverett
Smith
McMurry Lumber Co
Cup Greane
Fochmie
W. ‘Yommile
Fively
Austin American
Dallas News
J.T. Hallford
FP. Hallford
J. T. Kendrick
Board of Prisoners
Liana News
Guy Nteb
W. YY. Vowler
M.J. Dalrymple
Tegal
Moore
Pamn Corea County
Avery Co
Tractor Pargaber
Butlery How. Co
Av. Mendor
J. c. Walker
W.B. Adams
Ww. Waller
J. H. Toverett
Jesse Carter
Pierce Oil Corp
Magnolia Co
Battery Mdn. Co
Barnett
Sir Parkhill
Drugstores Adopt Interior Upgrades This Fall
Slang Drug Company renovates with new wall cases and repapered ceilings, while Llano Drug Company plans improvements to boost business and appearance this fall.
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Slang Drug Company
Viano Drug Company
Llano Drug Company
Acme Dry Goods Companies Sends Buyers to Market
Miss Nora Sheeon and Howard G Walkice test Sunday for the markets to make extensive purchases for Acme Dry Goods Co in felt and winter dry goods. The Avie maintains a high standard of merchandise and buyers were instructed to secure a liberal stock for fall and winter trade. Mr and Mrs M D Cody of Gaines ville Florida arrived in Llano yesterday and will stay a month visiting Mrs Cody’s parents Mr and Mrs W W Watkins. Mr Cody is a University of Florida faculty member and they are on summer vacation.
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Nora Sheeon
Howard G. Walkice
Acme
M. D. Cody
Gainesville
Pope and Somat Visit Draw Relatives Near
J F Pope hosts visiting relatives in a brief hometown gathering. The article notes familial ties and a cordial reception as relatives travel from nearby areas to join in a modest celebration at the Pope residence.
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J. F. Pope and
Somat
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Bryant. Barnett
Mra. Moss
Kingsland Bridge
Haywead
B. L. Dalton
Junction
Millie Ann Robinson
Goldthwaite
Acme Dry Goods Company
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