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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
1
Mrs. W. J. Saunders hunted for a big buck on Thanksgiving with her husband and friends. She fired at a large deer, wounded it, but could not recover the venison. The wounded buck was later found nearby, and Mrs. Saunders remains determined to try again for a successful drop. Belton visitors, B. W. Foreman and family, joined R. Foreman for Thanksgiving.
Supt. T. W. Levy attended the State meeting of the teachers association in Dallas last week. He reported an extra large attendance and much enthusiasm at the gathering with forward steps for educational advantages in the State. Prof. Levy returned home greatly enthused over educational work in Liano and throughout the State.
The Patton Trio Lowell Patton Gault Patton and Ludovic Knot bring a Futuristic Musical Program to Llano high school auditorium next Saturday night December 5. The group offers a prologue six episodes and an epilogue with costumes songs dances piano solos and varied themes Russian religious popular Oriental and patriotic. Fans recall their last Llano appearance two days ago as a standout. A letter from Freeport praising the act notes packed houses and broad acclaim from PTA members.
Mrs Jesse Johnson, long ill, was taken to Austin last week for an operation last Friday. Mr Johnson returned to Llano and reported she is doing well and hopes to return home soon. J H Carter of Wortham visited Llano this week, noting good activity despite last summer’s drought.
A. H. Strable visited Llano from Mission for several days, praising the town’s improvements since his last trip. He notes the Valley country is in good shape and fruit growers anticipate a favorable 1926 season.
Mrs Florence Hall Seiler born July 26 1888 daughter of H E Hall died after a long illness at Central Texas hospital Brownwood on Thanksgiving morning. She married J E Seiler on November 29 1916 and leaves husband son Glen and brother H B Hall Jr. interment at Baby Head cemetery followed funeral service conducted by Elder Lynn Nobles.
Observers report only two men absent from county trades day activities Bil Williams of Valley Spring and Jeff Medlock of Prairie Mountain. They note many others may have stayed away but fear remains over the conspicuous absences. Officials urge explanations from the two gentlemen.
Mrs Lange was taken to Temple last Wednesday and placed in a hospital there. She had been seriously ill for several days and was under expert care. Latest reports say she is improving and may return home soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Hobson Barch formerly Misa Viola Jernigan among visitors in Liano during Thanksgiving week. The text references physicians, exams, and an absence of recent contact, with broken phrases about an inmate and homeward return.
Llano experienced one of its largest crowds in months as Auto Trades Day drew residents from across the county and beyond. Stores overflowed with shoppers while the public square filled to watch a Ford touring car giveaway won by Mrs. G. SP. Parkhill after a blindfolded ticket draw.
Grady Faubion is sworn in as cashier succeeding H. N. Pardue who resigned to move after December first. Pardue is praised for his work, while Faubion pledges safe banking and service to Llano residents as he begins duties at the bank and plans to meet old friends.
A carload of lumber sits on the Llano bridge sidewalk early this week while a second car is expected to be unloaded. D D Smith, road supervisor, could not confirm details or timelines, noting the engineer indicated work would likely start next week and traffic arrangements are being considered. The heavier floor lumber with steel runners aims to extend bridge life, with possible hourly traffic openings and a guarded center runner to prevent passing.
G E S M Watkins was operated on last Friday night in San Antonio for acute appendicitis. He left Llano to join a coast duck hunt but grew ill en route and sought medical help. After diagnosis, he returned to San Antonio for surgery and is reported doing nicely. Eleanor Norton, daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Norton, was at home for Thanksgiving.
J W Bauer residing 14 miles above Llano on the Mason road suffered a heavy loss when a Thanksgiving Day fire destroyed his barn garage and smoke house with all contents except a badly damaged automobile. Loss estimated around two thousand dollars with eight hundred cans of canned fruits vegetables and meats reported. Neighbors could not check the blaze and Bauer remained philosophic about the incident.
County Collector Roger reports only 176 poll tax payments received so far while City Collector Foster cites about twenty city payments. Officials warn the coming year’s election will require around 2500 county receipts and a strong uptick before February first to qualify for a full vote.
Whitis Jr wife and baby arrived in Llano for a short hunting trip with Slater Duncan and B Chesnut. Mr Whitts felt unwell after camping above Mason and was treated by Dr Fowler. He was transported to Austin Monday and operated on for stomach troubles. condition described as dangerous but hopeful for recovery.
Mrs Miriam Holmig wife of A Holmig died in Del Rio on Saturday November 21 and was buried there the next day. The Holmig family moved from Llano years ago and many friends here expressed sorrow for her passing four days before her sixty seventh birthday.
Millard Gates manager of the Liano opera house visited San Saba as a business guest. Dr W Rouse his wife and daughter Miss Jessie and Miss Cecilia Wehmeyer of Fredericksburg were trades day visitors in Llano meeting many friends. A B Shoemake and wife from Waco spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs Shoemake's parents Mr and Mrs W J Moore.
Mrs J D Atkins and her daughter Miss Kathryn spent several days in Austin visiting John Atkins and wife and Wechtyan Atkins.
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