Christmas Shopping Delayed as Venue Move Hits Trial
The case Store of Texas versus Jim Tirmien, charged in the Willther killing at Jipcon during last summer’s celebration, faced a venue change motion in district court. Judge Stubbs overruled the bid just before noon. four key witnesses were absent, including James Mesa who was bedbound. The judge continued the case to the next district term, with many witnesses from Alpine and Brads present, and the city preparing for large crowds and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Store of
Texas
Jim Tirmien
Willther
Jipcon
Liane County
District Court
Ft A
Elac
Stubbs
Jtme Mesa
Alason
Brads
Miuson
Judge Moore's Home Receives Significant Upgrades
The old residence of Judge A E Moore shows a marked difference after Brown and Hazelwood's work. A neat garage, new front porch, and a large sleeping porch facing Bridge Street now enhance the dwelling. Finishing touches will complete a convenient, attractive small home in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Moore
Messrs. Brown
Hazelwood
Bridge Street
Mexican Patient Undergoes Early Week Operation
Dr JD M Stone of the Limo Hospital operated on a Mexican man brought from Menard for a health restoring operation. The patient had been ill for some time and is reported to be progressing nicely after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. M. Stone
Limo Hospital
Menard
Inter-State Car Agency Opens Noted by Displayed Vehicle
Inter-State Automobile appoints a new agency led by Mr Smith and a striking model has been seen on local streets for several days attracting attention from residents. The beauty of the car draws interest from passersby and motorists alike.
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App Smith
House Nearing Completion on Bridge Street
News brief notes the Lange residence on Bridge Street nearing completion and praised for its fine appearance. Mrs. O Marshall visits Dallas to see her mother Mrs HM L Gray and relatives. Local updates include trips to Hebronville on cattle business and a Sunday sermon at Wrights Creek schoolhouse with plans for weekly services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lange
Bridge Street
Tragic Franks Oklahoma House Fire Claims Infant Life
R. A. Barringer loses three months old baby in a Franks Oklahoma home fire. He arrived in Llano for a visit when a telegram told him the house burned and his child perished. Barringer returned home next day as locals extend condolences to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks
Oklahoma
R.A. Barringer
Barringer
Llano
Tumlinson Pooole Tie The Knot On Trades Day
Mr 3 S Tumlinson of Bertram married at the courthouse Mary Poole daughter of Joe S and Mrs Smith of Valley Spring The couple left for their Bertram home The bride is popular with the younger set and the groom is a Bertram businessman The News extends best wishes for a long happy life Also notes on cattlemen Jim Cain and others returning from Fort Worth and family travel in Texas with references to Georgetown and Chattanooga Memphis trips
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3. S. Tumlinson
Bertram
Mary Poole
Joe S. Smith
Valley Spring
Auction attracts large crowd at Public Square sale
A Monday public square auction conducted by A. H. Willborn drew an unusually large crowd. Bidders shouted and surged as items sold below their stated values, creating lively excitement and a festive atmosphere among visitors and local food vendors.
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A. H. Willborn
Carnival Opens in Liane With Wrestling Tent Feature
A week long carnival occupies tents and booths near the court house square in Liane. The wild West attraction and nightly wrestling matches draw crowds as the event runs through the rest of the week.
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Court
Llano Christmas Stocking Fund Committee Named
The Llano Business League president will appoint a committee in a few days to solicit contributions for the Christmas Stocking Fund. The goal is to ensure every child in Llano has a filled stocking, assisting those families unable to buy gifts. Citizens are urged to respond generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano Business League
Llano
Wrights Creek Schoolhouse Thanksgiving Dedication
Services were held at Wrights Creek schoolhouse with Rev. J. M. Streator delivering the sermon. A large crowd shared a roasted dinner on the grounds and witnessed a school baseball game. The team played a team of farmers, an umpire from Mr. Streator. farmers forfeited after four innings with a 10 to 6 score in favor of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
Wrights Creek
J. M. Streator
Zamie
Drisen
Will Buchholz Buys Ford in Castell Purchase
Will Buchholz of Castell purchased a brand new Ford from Watkins Auto Sales Company last week. Mrs. Lee Blocker left for Houston to join her husband. Earl L. Avery returned home after tending cattle in Hebronville. Mr and Mrs Ciem Jones of Yates visited Mr and Mrs C H Apperton. Mrs Jones notified Mrs Apperton.
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Will Buchholz
Castell
Watkins Auto Sales Company
Lee Blocker
Houston
Hebronville
Earl L. Avery
Ciem Jones
Yates, Texas
C. H. Apperton
Jones
Apperton
Breezy Bom on rameds owthieh wad atterds to the SOULTEeT
Seafart Guis of the Behoot presents a Saturday evening opera styled program titled Breegy Bom. The show features marked talent from high school plays under Miss Yeahive-McDovarart who leads with a proven track record. Curtain rises at eight oclock and proceeds aid the Mountaineer fund.
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Yeahive — McDovarart
Camptine
Usu
Lauterstein Front Progress Delights Town Shoppers
The Lauterstein front renewal resumes after delays and will complete in the week. The new frontage promises added light and convenience and enhances the store with large show window displays and a prominent trade mark at entrances.
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AL Bauterstein
Wallace Buys Home and Plans Improvements
W H Wallace completed purchase of two parcels and a residence from MLC Oatman in the eastern part of the city. He will take possession January first and later upgrade the property. Oatman plans to start a new house on the lot opposite the southwest corner of the public square.
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Mlc. Oatman
Wo Tl Wallace
Wallace
Mr. Oatman
Oatman
Move to Pontotoc by H A Joiner finds new home
H A Joiner, long settled near Llano, moved his family to a Pontotoc area on 100 acres bought from H W Hoffman of Mason at 26 dollars per acre. He visited Llano this week, still claiming Llano as the best town in the world and expressing success in the new home.
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H. A. Joiner
Llano
Pontotoc
H. W. Hoffman
Mason
Joiner
Liana
Kothmann Interests Sold to Vernon Wilson Click and Kothmann
Last week a deal closed transferring all holdings formerly belonging to Alex Kothmann in Sandy. Purchasers were Vernon Wilson John Click and Frank Kothmann. Alex Kothmann plans to buy more property in another section while the Sandy holdings were released to invest elsewhere. Mrs Grady Roberts visited Austin this week to see her parents. M F Rogers and Attorney Garrett of the H T C Railroad attended Llano district court for civil cases. Mr and Mrs J M Rockwell of Howeton stayed in Llano. Mr Rockwell is president of the Rockwell Dros Summer Co and praised Llano as one of the best towns he has seen.
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Alex Kothmann
Sandy
Vernon Wilson
John Click
Frank Kothmann
M. EF. Rogers
Garrett
H. &T. C. Railroad
J. M. Rockwell
Howeton
Llano
Rockwell
Rockwell Dros
New Mitchell Cars Sold By Wauthias Auto Sales Company
Wauthias Auto Sales Company sold two vehicles described as Atehell cars. One is a tourhege and the other a roadste. The purchase appears to involve modest poverty conditions and unclear service history.
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Mitchell
Wauthias
Miss Taverne Cares Returns Home From Bartlett Visit
Miss Taverne Cares of Bartlett, who had been visiting with Mrs. Kerry for several days, has returned to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taverne
Bartlett
Mrs. Kerry
Congress Debates Labor Reform and Trade Measures
The message outlines proposals including extending the eight hour day to railway workers, appointing a commission to study actual results, allowing higher freight rates to cover costs, mediating industrial disputes with a public inquiry before strikes, presidential power for national emergencies, territorial organization, extended suffrage, anti bribery practices, and expansion of vocational education and foreign trade laws. It notes no mention of certain topics like the Mexican problem or foreign relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aostinbinis
Materstaty Commerce Commission
Renciy
Seiber-Hall Wedding Reported With Local Ties
Seiber Hall wedding held last Wednesday with Justice Clint Breazenle officiating. Groom Maddie Seiber and bride Florence I Wail of Baby Head are named. Seiber’s residence unknown but likely outside the county. Ed Hal extols the couple’s prospects and happiness.
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Clint Breazenle
Maddie Seiber
Florence I. Wail
Baby Head
Mr. Seiber
Ed Hal
Days of Forty-Nine Carnival Attraction Draws Crowds
The Days of ’49 show headlines Houston and Llano carnivals attracting large nightly patronage. Audiences attend for curiosity and fun, enjoying dancing and merriment as the popular feature returns to traveling shows.
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Houston
Llano
Phillips Given Suspended Sentence for Hog Theft
In the district court Ray Phillips was found guilty of theft of hogs. The jury sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary with a suspended sentence. District Attorney Himmond and Joe P. Flack prosecuted the case. Defense by FP J. Johnson and Wh J. Darrymople.
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Ray Phillips
Himmond
Joe P. Flack
FP. J. Johnsen
Wh. J. Darrymople
Local Auto Purchases Highlight Studebaker and Chevrolet Sales
Marvin Kuykendail owns Studebaker Four and W. J. Hill owns Studebaker Six, bought recently from Battery Hardware Company. T J Kidd also purchased a Chevrolet from the same dealer. Jas O'Donnell and two sons visited Fairland relatives yesterday afternoon.
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Marvin Kuykendail
Studebaker
W. J. Hill
Battery Hardware Company
T. J. Kidd
Chevrolet
Ars. Jas, O'Donnell
Fairland
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Turman Gase
Riveyo Fire Company
Llano Milling Company
Lisno
le Gwdnd
Liana de
Sue Clarey Qualls
Des Maines
Iowa
Dire
Liwrenes
George
Wd Quills
Chude hRont
Abilene
Roswell Willrt
Alath
Mes
Waverly
Geb Ailer
Piuidedilutren
Quitlis Cane
Midna
Wer
Wether
F. Tra
Mon- Avnlia
Isaac Dawe
L. C. Matthis
Methodist Church
M. 3. Morton
Leesville
Ben Ehlers
Mike Wright
Albert Voges
W. H. Clark
L. D. DuBose
J .D. Jones
Masonic Cemetery
Ed Qualis
Wlane
Adele Moore
Yoakima
Cman Ty
W. HH. Cardwell
A. S. Billings
G.W. Wade
J. B. Wells
W. RR. Stephens
Judge Conway
W. T. Dawe
J G Ramsay
Gabe Coe
T. E. Stephensor
FE. M. Steen
W J. Hildebrand
T .S. Spooner
Thomas Dawe
J .Hinton
Thomas Urwin
Gonzales Inquirer
Judge Moore
J. A. Laning
Hebronvilte
A. G. Bradley
Tumlinson-Pooole
Jim Cain
Fort Worth
Jim Wilson
Richard Ratlitt
W. F. Stribling
Lois Campbell
Georgetown
Ford
Lauterstein Front
W. H. Wallace
Grady Roberts
Austin
President Wilson
Seiber-Hall
Phillips
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