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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

8

Obituary and Violence Tale From Spicewood Texas

Mrs. Chestnut nee Mayes of Spicewood Texas dies at 37 after illness. She leaves husband Lone 17 Chestnut and four children Pat Evans Mary Leo and Alice. Funeral plans pending as family mourns. Also Sunday shooting at Crystal Bar leaves Bill Williams wounded in abdomen and Joe Bozarth involved. Williams improving after surgery at Llano Hospital. bond set at 5000 awaiting grand jury action.

Woo oMers Chestnut Slane Hospital Fans Muh Bomea Ucer Spicewood Texas Selman W. OF. Wallace Hone Mira Lone 17 Valley Spring W. J. Chestnut Pat Evans Mary Leo Alice Hugh Sach Lint Sun News Aluu Willams Williams Frederickshur Bill Wiliams Joe Gbozarth

Stock Shipments From Llano Exceed Heavy Hogs Prices High

A report lists numerous hog and cattle shipments from Llano to Fort Worth Houston Kansas City and other destinations. Carloads include Wilson Summers Durst Hasse Tourec Reed Spinks Schuengler and others with multiple hogs sent to Fort Worth and Kansas City amid rising prices.

Steck Llano Wilson Summers Doge Kansas City Oort Worth Leo. Schuessier Houston H. Heuerster Ikansas City Sto Alex Jim Wilson iXansan City

Norton Family Moves to New City Home

W Norton and family relocate to a new residence overlooking the city formerly named the Matone Mansion. Neighbors commend the elezzatheme and the desirable location with improvements making their home one of Agno's most attractive.

T. W. Norton Matone Norton Norton's Agno

Hunting Party Returns From North Texas Trip

A party including Dr and Mrs A A Gibson Judge Bond OC Terrell and others returned to Tarro Thursday afternoon after a pleasant outing in the weeds near Ferper. The guests reported a delightful trip with hearty entertainment. Friday and Saturday events followed with hosts Dr and Mrs Gibson and Dr and Mrs Townsend. Monday morning the group, with L L Whitworth and Edna Moore, traveled to Austin before the North Texas visitors headed home. Some stayed in San Antonio for a few days.

Mra. PT. 2 Fisrper Stre. Gibson Mrs. Townsend Judge Bond Mr. Cobb Edna Moore Jesy Townsend L. l. Whitworth Moters Austin North Texas San Antonio

Double Standard Bulls Purchase Arrives in Texas Ranch

During June several Double Standard Walldereford bull calves were purchased by Mr. Epperson. He traveled with Mr. Stator to Kansas City and completed the buys. Calves arrived Monday through Tuesday from South Wakots and nearby Iowa towns. They will be acclimated to Texas conditions at a Valley Spring ranch before transfer to the buyers.

Walldereford U. L. Lipperson Epperson Stator Kansas City Ray Wigamore South Wakots Grandiver Town Clarion Iowa Roperson Valley Spring Texas

Fords Arrive in Liano as Watkins Auto Seeks More

A car caravan of Fords reached Liano Monday night with two more due this week from Watkins Auto Sales Co. Three vehicles were delivered Tuesday to Pete Ahrens, Walter Lanes, and G. J. Alred. Owner Mr. Watkins is pleased to have the new order available and deliveries will continue next week.

Liano Watkins Auto Sales Co Pete Ahrens Walter Lanes 3. G. Alred Watkins

Christmas Stocking Warmth Through Hard Times

A rustic Christmas reflection on love and resilience. The speaker recalls a worn home knitted stocking hung by the chimney and the strength it gives during tough seasons. Together with a partner, they face financial strains and mortgage fears, trusting Christmas togetherness will endure.

Returns From Dealer Convention in Ohio and Michigan

T Parger local Buick and Overland dealer returned home Saturday after a ten day trip to Toledo Ohio for the Overland Automobile Dealers convention He visited Detroit and Flint Michigan and toured the Overland plant The Western Texas contingent dressed as cowboys with pistols and blank cartridges at stops The Buick factory in Flint impressed him and three Buicks were delivered on return to Austin to Ray Moss J W Henderson and Don Gray

T. S. Parger Buick Overland Overland Automobile Toledo Ohio Detroit Funt Michigan Parker Austin Throna Denison Texas Kk. & FP Wabash Overland Company Warker Tcertell Flint Parkey Canada Oklahoma

Seniors Stage Breezy Point Play At Valley Spring

Following Llano High School's earlier success of Breezy Point the senior girls repeated the play at Valley Spring last Saturday night netting 317 in admissions. Mrs C E B May provided chairs and Mrs Jesa Garden furnished lights. Herman Holtzer bought Mitchel while Albert Hartman and H A Haltzer returned to Llano with a Mitcheall touring car Mr Holtzer bought and praised the car's performance.

Llano High School Llano Valley Spring C. EB. May Jesa Garden Herman Holtzer Mitchel Albert Hartman H. A. Haltzer San Angelo Mitcheall Mr. Hottzer Mrr. Hartman

News Outlet Sees Week Off for Christmas Holidays

Following tradition the NEWS will not publish next week. The force will receive a short break to enjoy the Christmas holidays.

McLean Returns With Son After Illness In Georgetown

Harold McLean and J. McLean traveled to Georgetown for Harold's illness. They returned Sunday with Har o t back. The youth has had a painful carbuncle on his arm and is feverish and run down from close study. The doctors hope for a rapid recovery.

J. McLean Georgetown Harold Haro't Jie Weoure Beter Statestein

Death of KR Gillon Prompts Local Condolences

Bob Gilfion died yesterday after a period of illness. He lived for years in Laane where he was well known. He leaves a will and one child. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

KR. B Bob Gillon Laane

Pressing Machine Installed by Dr. B Williams

Dr B Williams the tailor received a large Hoff fan gasoline powered pressing machine this week. He demonstrated its operation to News men calling it a marvelous and elaborate piece of machinery. The paper extends congratulations to Mr Williams.

B. Williams Williams Wee Mr. Williams

Return From An Extended Trip

Lawson of Oxford Jett Med lock and M EF Setf of Crabapple return from a month long trip through New Mexico. They visited Silver City and other sites and report an excellent time.

Lawson Oxford Jett Medlock Loyal Valley M. EF. Setf New Mexico Silver City

Cotton bale totals for 1916 in Liane county reported

AY C Gatmar received Department of Commerce advices showing 1912 bales of cotton ginned in Liane county by December 1 1916 compared with 1739 bales ginned by that date in 1915. The Methodist Sunday School will hold a Christmas tree at the church Sunday night at 8 15.

AY. C. Gatmar Advics Department of Commerce Liane Methodist Sunday School

Engagement announced for Bliss Watkins and Doreth Cody

The wedding will occur Thursday December at eleven oclock in the morning in Charendon Texas. The bride Bliss Joleen Watkins is daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Wallis and well regarded in Llano. The groom Doreth Cody is a Llano teacher now teaching at Clarendon College. The couple plan to reside in Charendon Texas.

Joleen Watkins MM. Doerreth Cody Charendon Thursdiry Llosa Mro W. W. Wallis Llano Qarenien College Clarendon Vda Jorgary Uo Dm Charendory Texas

Death of Luther Franks reported in Gatesville

Hay received the sad news of Luther Franks death early Saturday and left by automobile for Gatesville where the funeral was held Sunday. Deceased left a widow and three children. He had been ill for nearly two years and the end was not unexpected. He resided in Gatesville. The NEWS extends sympathy.

Hay Luther Franks Gatesville Jeft

Presbyterian Church Christmas Tree Invite

The KREWS announce a Christmas Tree at the Presbyterian Church Saturday night. The public is invited. Those presenting gifts should bring them to the church by Saturday noon.

Presbyterian Church

Wells Entertainers at the Opera House Tonight

Wells Entertainers perform the final Lyceum Course show of the season at the Opera House. A special treat awaits attendees and the program promises a memorable evening.

Wells Opera House

Fine Bull Receives Registration in Austin Purchase

Frank Gressham obtained a fine bull last week from a deaser in Austin. The animal arrived with its papers proving its breed and proper documentation.

Frank Gressham Deaser Austin

Miss Blair Called Home After Brother Morgan Blair's Death

Miss Virginia Blair, longtime employee of Mrs. Grady Faubion, rushed from Llano after learning of her brother Morgan Blair's serious illness in New Orleans last Sunday. He died shortly after she departed, and friends in Llano express sorrow at her loss and regret her short visit.

Virginia Blair Grady Faubion Morgan Blair New Orleans Llano Miss Blair Presbyterian

Ray Moss Buys Buick Touring Car

T. S. Parker delivered a Buick touring car to J. Ray Moss this week. Moss is already using the new possession and says it meets all expectations.

T. S. Parker Buick J. Ray Moss Moss

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Do Willams W. Norton Tine Harold McLean 'l Bob Gilfion Cotton Report Nelson Davis Jeff Nelson Davis Fund Co Frank Kothmpang Lliano Lost In the Woods Ron Matt Cobb Vitlas County Cobb Judge Bord Terrell D. M. Stone Lilano Isley Montain Will Stribting San Saba Cherocep Sudren Oy Fowler Gednoir Dunuan Ghults Vie Kerrville Altgelt Shirley Dees Rogers Shults Crowsover Hereford Atchigan Justus Atchison Edgar Simpson Duncan Knowler Angelt Simpson Dues Martin Moser Bia Hite Litano Burnet Ray Frank Ray Moss
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