Germany and Allies Seek Peace Amid War Claims
Berlin reports the note from Germany and allies calling for peace negotiations to end the war while warning that further bloodshed would follow if the adversaries refuse. The document asserts belligerents’ rights and the desire to avoid annihilation, detailing readiness for both continued fighting and peace. A separate local item notes A. J. Cotton’s Burnet visit and Jim Wilson's trip to Kansas City for hops market business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counnor
Geriaiey Ued
Austria-Fan
Bulgaria
Cael
Turkey
District court docket shows multiple case dispositions
The term closed disposals include State of Texas vs Jim Turman murder continued and several guilty verdicts with prison terms and suspended sentences for Ray Phillips theft of dogs J W Phillips forgery Henry Cray cattle theft with four years suspended sentence. Others continued or dismissed include Bellah Belter Sessions Norton Jones and cases with judgments for plaintiffs or defendants.
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District Court
State of Texas
Jim Turman
Ray Phillips
J. W. Phillips
Henry Cray
C. W. Bellah
Danhein
Elouy
Tluess
H.R. Sessions Ve. Martin Telephony Company
Belter
Norton
WG. Sheppard
J. R. Jones
W. Garrett
J.C. Evy Et al
Morgan Jones
Choal
J. T. Brown
Wk Tcr
Barry
To & Pro
Hau Saba National Bank
ML G. Calhiway
S.C. Calhounia
City of Llann
of Ab
Wells Entertainers Bring Lyceum Finale to Opera House
The Wells Entertainers perform on December 21 at the Opera House as the Lyceum Course closes for the year. Glenn Wells and Mary W. Conover, formerly with the Schuberts, are featured in music sketches readings and original bits. The Lyceum Bureau praises them as a versatile two person team andorsees a high standard for the season finale.
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Lyceum
Opera House
Wells Entertainers
Wells
Glenn Wells
Mary W. Conover
Schuberts
Liano
Lyceum Bureau
Collision on Bridge Damages Cars of Sawyer and Capps
Last week about fifteen minutes after Clint Sawyers bought a new Chevrolet a head on collision on the bridge severely damaged his car and Ford driven by Willis Capps of Pontotoc. No serious injuries were reported though occupants sustained scratches.
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Clint Sawyers
Mr. Sawyer
Ford
Willis Capps
Pontotoc
Hunting Party Hosts Near Harper Camp
Mrs. TJ Moore and daughter Miss Edna Moore hosted a hunting party that left Monday for a camp near Harper. The group included Dr. J A Gibson, Dr. E Bb Townsend, Mrs. T J Moore, Miss Edna Moore, Misses Bess Townsend and Wikel Henderson, Fudge T A Bu a of Terrel, Clerk Matt Cobb, Jonilas L Whitword, and others. Mr and Mrs Bernard Kassel and daughter of Chicago passed through Lane en route to the base of its Be PA.
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TJ. Moore
Edna Moore
Harper
J. A. Gibson
E. Bb. Townsend
T. J. Moore
Edns J. Moore
Bess Townsend
Wikel Jiuderson
Fudge T. A
Bua
Terrel
Matt Cobb
I Jonilas
Bernard Kassel
Chiesgo
Llane
Fertbty
Fotseys
Ae3
City to resubmit street bond issue after AG ruling
The city must refile street improvement bonds of 20000 dollars after Attorney General says required statutory chapters were not adopted. Council, noting past oversights in Loneville, passes steps and will hold a new vote to authorize the bonds once proper statute is in place.
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State of Texas
Casey
Llane
Hereford and Barnett Betrothal Announced in Llano
Llano couples unite as Mr Einest Jr Hereford and Miss Ruth Barnett plan to wed on December 27. Hereford, principal of North Shine School, hails from a prominent family. Barnett is daughter of longtime Llano residents and Llano High School graduate of 1915. The couple will reside in Llano after the wedding.
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Einest Jr
Hereford
Ruth Barnett
Llano
North Shine School
W. J. Barnett
Llano County
Ruth
Llano High School
Gutter Construction Starts Along Court House
Workers begin excavating east and north gutters around the court house. A surveyor will soon map the gutter line from Home National corner to Corner Drug Store as preliminary work to assess costs if the city proceeds.
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Home National
New Traffic Cop J Callaway Appointed Deputy Marshal
Liang appoints J Callaway as deputy marshal to enforce speed limits. He received a speedor y for his motorcycle and has already made about twenty arrests for speeding. More action is expected as he carries out his new duties and urges drivers to slow down.
The Battery Hardware Company Delivery Report
The Battery Hardware Company ran and delivered using the wes sel VRaAs Cheyer Voges relet.
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Wessel Vraas Cheyer Voges
County approves doubled sewerage plant under new law
The County Commissioners finalize plans for a disposal plant to serve the sewer system, with a collaborative city council funding half the cost and future tap rights. The project will be built with capacity twice the county’s need and construction is expected to start soon.
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Cowicil
Alboa
Mr Sheppard's Pig Wins Premium for Subscribers
Mr Sheppard received a 780 pound Poland China hog by express for a premium to the top subscriber finder for Swine Herd magazine. The crate weighed 50 pounds and shipping costs were 23.51 while the pig cost Mer none. The hog, raised in India on a prominent hog raiser farm, is celebrated as a fine breed.
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G. Sheppard
Express
Mer. Sheppard
Swinefterd
Poland
India
Sheppard
Llano School Board Advances Bond Sale Contract
Llano School Board considered selling twelve thousand six hundred dollars in bonds. SR Fuller of Halsey Stuart Co proposed the deal and the Attorney General's Department approval is expected shortly. The firm previously contracted for city bonds, and delivery will follow final details.
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Llano
SR. Fuller
Halsey Stuart Co
Chicago
Attorney General's Department
Llano Considers Redpath-Chautauqua Visit for May
Mr. Sparks of the Redpath-Horner Chautauqua met Llano business leaders to discuss a six day course next May featuring top national entertainers. The plan is new and has not yet been decided, a decision to be made in a few days.
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Mr. Sparks
Redpath-Horner
Tow Bridge Nearing Completion Says Local Visitors
Tow residents Farris and G E B Green, visiting Llano yesterday for business and shopping, reported the Tow Colorado bridge nearing completion with decking and painting left. They predicted the bridge will be of great value to Dare County. Mrs Wallace's sister illness prompted Mr and Mrs W H Wallace to travel to Clover early this week with Geo M Walking on business.
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Farris
G. EB. Green
Llano
Colorado
Inesti
Dare
Counly
Breezy Point at Slane High School Delights Audiences
Slane High School seniors staged Breezy Point a three act comedy at the opera house. Olga Delevan a charming mistress led the summer boarding school plot with Aunt Debby Dexter revealing a secret daughter of a Saint Louis merchant and a happy ending for the cast. The production featured many named students and earned praise for its moving performances.
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Slane High School
Pera House
Vouredy
Graham
Debby Dexter
Olga Delevan iRnor Pearl
Juanita Dancan Ashrael Grant
Olga Delevan
Henrice Vernon
Frenen Ward
Ashriel Grant
Winer Pearl
Clem
Saint Louie
Pearl
Debby
Ax Cr
Walt
Aviniam
Ashrael
Mia Vernon
Paris
Hitible Sioolittie
Mer
Hardscrnteh
Germany and Allies Move Toward Peace Negotiations
Washington reports that Germany and its allies are near proposing peace talks. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing would review any terms before disclosure, while Congress and cabinet discussions intensify. Diplomatic circles note the move as a surprise after weeks of denials.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Tumity
United States
Lansing
Congress
White House
Associated Press
Stock Shipments From Tolano Reported
The notice lists multiple stock shipments to various destinations. Carloads include hogs, cattle, horses, and calves sent to Kansas City Fort Worth Dallas Houston San Antonio Kerrville and other destinations. Shippers named include S Hf Buchanan Wilson Somers HL Poster A Parrish and several others.
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Tolano
S. Hf
Pavo
Thome Roberts
Lange
Dallas
J. C
Stribling
Wilson
Summers
J. D. Slater
Fort Worth
Geo. Schuessler
Dave Teed
Sam Ragland
Alfred
Texas
Moss and
Dees
Houston
Rouse and Wallace
Kerrville
C.H. Gurinsky
San Antonio
Contract Let For Home On South Square Lot
Brown and Hazelwood awarded the contract for a new residence for M. C. Oatmar to be built on the lot opposite the square’s southwest corner. Work likely to start late next week as announced in the News last week. Mrs. Ninolassa Hernandez da Arervala died on the tenth inst at the section house on the FH and T line, Rev J M Streator conducting last rites at Guy Cemetery.
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Brown and Hazelwood
M. C. Oatmar
Ninolassa Hernandez da Arervala
Ruperta Arevla
Fh & T
Guy
J. M.streator
Arevla
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Berlin
Balkans
Chancelor
A. J. Cotton
Burnet
Jim
Kansas City
Market
District Court Proceedings
Stano
Mr. Sheppard
Ee Leroy Selman
Hardscratch
el Mae Smith Hardscratch
Bethia
Lorene Kuykendall
Sophia
Aula Rouse
Mehitible Doulitle
Louise Foster
Bernice Vernon
Hallie Buchanan
Laura Leigh
Ister Altselt
Edith Norton
Net Johnson
Clarice Fenleigh
Anna Mae Tarrence
Wunline
Miss Vernon
Sseida Lauterstein
Old Clem
Gipsy
Iva Breazeile
Frank Moseley
Mason
Rute Breageale
Breaseale
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