Edmondson Geis life sentence in trial here on murder case
The Edmondson murder case, moved from San Saba, went to trial before Judge Browning. The jury found the defendant guilty as charged and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. Attending attorneys for state and defense were listed, with appeals possible to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmondson Geis Life Brig Work
Edmondson
San Saba
W. H. Browning
Lampasas
McLean
Browning
Geo. W. Schuessler
Willie McDermott
F. H. Carson
G. B. Underwood
Rudolph Grenwelge
Y. K. Simpson
Walter Grenwelge
Geo. W.schuessler
E. F. Rothmann
E. O. ‘Bauer
Luther Fox
J. C. Cane, Jr
F. H. Hammond
A. B. Walters
W. W. Hare
Abilene
J. H.baker
J. C. Darrach
Goldthwaite
J. F. Taulbee
Georgetown
Fred Bollinger
Court of Criminal Appeals
Goat horns measure three feet seven and one fourth inches
T C and A H Schohemmer visited the News office with a giant set of goat horns measuring three feet seven and one fourth inches from tip to tip. The animal, eight years old, was raised on the Sehorlesue ranch near town and was noted as unusually large. The horns are expected to attract attention in a local museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C
A. H. Schohemmer
Sehorlesue
Mystery car at Smith Motor Company draws crowds
Billy Vann showcased a talking Durant automobile at Smith Motor Company over Friday Saturday and Monday causing a stir as spectators tried to locate a hidden mechanism. About five hundred people registered during the demonstrations and questions provoked immediate machine responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Vann
Durant
Smith Motor Company
Mr. Vann
Clark Smith
Death of Mrs J N Broyles in Llano Texas
Mrs J N Broyles died Friday November 30 at the home of her daughter Rev and Mrs Clem Hoover in San Saba after eleven weeks illness. Born October 23 1853 in Greenville Tennessee she moved to Texas at twenty two and influenced her husband’s conversion. Surviving children include H D Broyles San Antonio Mrs Clem Hoover San Saba Mrs J H Farnsworth McKinney J F Broyles Dallas Mrs A A Buchanan Dallas CG H Broyles Oklahoma City. Remains sent to Ponito toc for interment last Saturday with funeral by Rev E B Pierce. Local tributes extend from Llano and nearby counties.
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J. N. Broyles
Clem Hoover
San Saba
Mrs. Broyles
Greenville
Tennessee
Methodist Church
Texas
Broyles
H. D. Broyles
San Antonio
J. H. Farnsworth
McKinney
J. F. Broyles
Dallas
Christmas Market for Turkeys Opens in Llano
The Llano turkey market opened Monday as Hill Produce Company runs full blast with hundreds of birds entering the plant. Prices: young toms twenty five cents, young hens twenty cents. demand lags behind supply with buyers slow to take the birds. Northern markets had earlier offered high prices, but seasonality and surplus reduced demand this year.
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Llano
Hill Produce Company
Texas
Llano Trade Day Promises Holiday Power Shopping And Car Giveaway
Next Trades Day on Monday December 17 draws thousands with holiday merchandise and special bargains. Llano stores offer a Durant sedan as door prize around four oclock, while city officials plan traffic management to ease crowds. Local residents and visitors anticipate a profitable festive day in Llano with many out of town shoppers.
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Liano
Durant
Llano
Lewis Foster
Llana
Doe with seven spikes on head shocks Llano hunters
Jeff Medlock relayed a tale from San Antonio hunter Burke who shot a doe in Walter Schlaudt pasture believing it to be a buck. The deer bore seven antler spikes, prompting notes that rare female horned deer exist though uncommon, with corroboration from reliable locals.
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Llano
Jeff Medlock
Prairie Mountain Country
Mr. Burke
San Antonio
Walter Schlaudt
Nine Year Old Boy Slays Buck With Bird Shot
Aubry Medlock, nine, son of Jeff Medlock, killed a fine buck using a single shot from a 410 while out in the woods. He spotted the deer, fired with deliberate aim, and the heart was pierced by shot. He could not haul the meat home, so his father brought it in. The story highlights abundant deer in the region and widespread success among women and children.
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Aubry
Jeff Medlock
Entertains With Bridge Club At The Buttery Home
Mrs Henry Buttery hosted the Thursday Bridge Club in an attractive living room decorated with autumn leaves. Linden Foster won high score for members and Mrs Miles Buttery won high for guests receiving a corsage. W L D Jordan had good luck in the cut. A salad course was served to members and guests including Avery Bowman Collins Duncan Foster Fowler Chesnut Mill Fowler and Jordan of Brady.
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Henry Buttery
Thursday Bridge Club
Linden Foster
Coty
Miles Buttery
W. LD. Jordan
Mesdames
L. Avery
A. C. Bowman
Will Collins
Slater Duncan
Clay Fowler
G. Fatery
S. & Chesnut
Hubert Mill
W. Y. Fowler, Jr
Dallas
W. D. Jordan
Brady
Hadfield to preach at Christian Church next Sunday
Fort Worth resident George S. Hadfield will preach at the Christian church in morning and evening services next Sunday December 5. All are invited to hear this preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Hadfield
Fort Worth
Christian Church
Fur trade surges in Llano as buyers flock
Llano's fur market expands with several buyers active. Frank Kendrick of Standard Fur Co said since mid month he has purchased over three thousand furs, worth about six thousand dollars at two dollars each, signaling a strong early season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Frank Kendrick
Standard Fur Company
Christmas Shopping Begins in Llano
The Llano Christmas season starts with enthusiastic shoppers and well stocked stores. Merchants expect a strong December trade as residents browse a wide range of holiday merchandise and seek value this Christmas season.
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Llano
Christmas Program Planned for Children at Liano
The Shumcheon Club decided to stage a Christmas program in Liano on Saturday December 22. A tree will be provided and toys given to all attending children. Chas Miliger was named committee chairman to compile the program with Christmas music. Further notices will appear in the next issue after the committee completes its planning.
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Shumcheon Club
Liano
Chas. Miliger
PTA Dinner at Legion Hall December 17
The News announces the Parent-Teacher Association will serve dinner at the Legion hall on Trades Day Monday December 17. A Durant sedan will be given away by a local business in the town as part of the event.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Lannson Hall
Legion Hall
Durant
Junior Music Study Club Holds November Meeting
The Junior Music Study Club met November 14 with an engaging lesson and program. The next meeting is set for December 12 at 4 p m in the high school auditorium led by Ernestine Kowierschie. Piano solos featured include Faybette Atchison Edith Dalrymple Brownie Byfield and others as the group prepared for a concert patomise and silver elver caprica pieces.
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Cumior
Clute
Ernestine Kowierschie
Faybette Atchison
Edith Dalrymple
Brownie Byfield
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CG. B. Snodgrass
Llano Community Hotel
Snodgrass
Frank Martin
Liang
Clara Moran
M. A. Dees
Mr. Fowler
Cis
Miss Beveridge
J. L. Hudson
Lane
Marjorie
I. E. Daniel
Mrs. Daniel
Gus Ford
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Austin
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Mars
R. H. Mayfield
Hebronsville
Robert
Earl Newsom
Howard Lange
M. College
Ray Chapman
Dorothy Gamel
Mason
Cora White Callahan
Louise Hefmate
Llano High School
Marble Falls
Ottis Petorff
Oklahoma
W. J. Saunders
Aitig
Edwin Bruhl
Q Nee F Vatchers
A. H. Bruhl
Reg Urday
Wilburn Oatman
Southwestern University
Wilburn Oatlman
L. C. Brown
Jack Adams
W. T. Morell
W. B. Walker
Lee Howard
Ray. _Hamit
Ultie
A. Camilton
J. H. LeFrantz
L. Phillips and
Wifs
J. F. Buttery
Geo. M. Watkins
W. N. Walker
Taylor County
Ltano
Doe
Fine Buck
Frank Anderson
Julius Posey
Mabel Walaton
Groesbeck
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