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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
1
The article notes in 1920 Allen Johnson became the youngest sheriff and tax collector in the state and is leaving to join Corner Drug Store as a proprietor. It praises his service and cites successor Mr. Rogers as a trusted citizen expected to continue public duties.
Mrs Naomie Jane Currie died in Llano on Monday December 29 1924 at age 86 years 4 months and 5 days. Born in Mississippi August 24 1838 she married C C Currie in 1885 and moved to Llano county in 1882. Survived by two daughters Mrs Porter Spinks and Eden Currie both of Llano. Burial followed at Llano cemetery. She was a longtime member of the Llano Baptist church and known for her patient Christ like spirit.
The North Llano home owned by Mr. Coffee and occupied by Willis Rhodes burned Saturday afternoon soon after noon. Firefighters arrived quickly but the structure was already beyond saving. little of the contents were moved due to a fire under way and the difficulty of removal.
Llano welcomes a new business, Highway Garage, on Bridge Street this week. M. H. McDermott and Chas. Rimes own and operate the shop with full supervision of car repair and dating services respectively. Wesley Bogusch continues the Bosusch Garage legacy, expanding local auto service as car traffic grows.
Mrs. Catherine Lang died Monday night at 11 50 at her son A Langs home after a long illness She would have been eighty years old on December 31 born in Germany in 1844 she came to America at eight and lived most of her life near Castell She married Peter Lang November 16 1865 and had ten children five living H W Lang C H Herber B H Lang C A Lang and J S Dollmann survive plus two brothers August and Ed Lorenz and many grandchildren She was a lifelong Methodist and will be buried beside her husband in the Castell family cemetery with Rev J H Wendt and Rev Robt Moerner officiating
Sam Hasse of Castell has accepted a position with Moore State Bank and began duties earlier this week. He is a popular local with many county friends. Lee Chestnut visited Liang for family and business, noting the range country’s dry weather and the need for rain.
The Burnet Llano A and M Club held a Christmas banquet at the Llano Hotel with a three course dinner. Miss Marie Hartis provided piano music followed by toasts. Guests then gathered at Mr and Mrs Allan Newson home for dancing and bridge with refreshments. Noted attendees included Robert Tate J Norman Tate Wilson Stribling Harry Holtzer Frank Newsom Edrwin Brusil Chas Thonpson Lucile Brown Pearl Nix Kathryn Atkins Amy Newsom Ethel Dees Cora White Culahan Leola Holtzer Jewel Lindsey Marie Harris Mesdames Allan Newsom and H A Holtzer plus Mr and Mrs W B Collins.
Sunday afternoon a fire destroyed the home of John Garrett near the high school in Llano. Mrs. Garrett and the children were home when the alarm came, but the flames were well advanced and nearly all possessions were lost. The blaze followed another recent house fire in Llano, marking a second major incident in a short time.
J L Hudson suffered an acute attack Tuesday night and was unable to travel home. Dr Selman advised taking him to Austin where hospital reports say he is doing nicely but has endured much pain. He recently broke his hip in Mexico but is now mobile with crutches.
The Llano stores report strong holiday trade the week before Christmas despite bad weather. Merchants say demand for food and holiday goods was high and stores sold out, confirming Llano as a prime Christmas shopping town.
Llano defeats Cherokee 15 to 3 on Christmas Day at home field. Cecil Smith scores most goals. Llano lineup includes J R Decler, Cecil Smith, Raymond Hargrove. Cherokee lineup lists Frankdeas, Laurence Gregg, Warren Kuykendall. Referee Jesse Jolson. Raymond Hargrave wins long pole race after game.
County Clerk J.T. Lanford issued marriage licenses during the holiday period to couples including J. Smith and Miss Selmi, G. d. Smith and Miss Ceri Tee, walker and Miss Mantiez Bush, J. Bryan Watson and Miss Alberta Januar, C. I Beurich and Miss Lizzie Linn, W. C. Christian and Miss Mary Lee.
Hefners Comedians arrived in Llano Monday morning and have set up a tent on the cotton yard. They have been drawing good crowds each night and will remain for the rest of the week. Miss Alina Click and Miss Ruth Click returned to their posts after spending Christmas week with family in Llano.
A barn and all contents were destroyed by fire last week. The blaze was discovered too late to save the structure. The owner, Mr. Long, lost a large amount of feed, farming implements, and other property in the fire.
Lawrence Brath, a University student from Auta, visited his parents Wire and Wis A H Bratl at their home. He splits time between work in Austin and attending school, and he had to return to his position.
Mrs Jack Adams left Eve for Willaview to join her husband. They spent Christmas at the home of Nister Frot and returned to Perrerui where Mr Adams is received for a closed bank. They will live there until his business matters are settled.
Work started Monday with J M Morgan contractor setting the foundation for the new Llano high school. The old building is being moved to serve as storage. If no delays occur the structure will be ready for May commencement exercises.
Near his ranch home on Munday last week Everett Jr. Myer was thrown from a horse and dislocated a shoulder. He rode home with his father after the accident, received surgical care, and wore a sling while recovering.
Churches in Llano including Christian Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist held Christmas Eve programs with trees. Old State Clans distributed presents to children from the trees while crowd members entertained the gatherings despite bitter cold.
George Christian former district attorney resigns to accept a United States appointment as Assistant Attorney General. The governor will announce a new district attorney candidate as several lawyers seek the post, with M. B. H. Dahhs among likely appointees and reports noting his Austin home and recent social prominence.
Bruce Duncan of Southwestern University was honored with election as captain of the Joey Wall team for the coming year while at home for the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs John Venacan.
Miss Olivia Jackson departs from Lino for Birmingham Alabama where she has secured a fine position. Her parents are Mr and Mrs J B Jackson.
The county records detail 58 marriages issued by J.T. Sallford in the year across months including January to December, with July noted as the second month. Only five divorces were granted in the past year. Weather is said not to affect Cupid’s activities.
Llano public schools reopened Monday after a Christmas vacation week. board members and Supt. W C Jenkins felt one week was enough and that longer breaks hinder progress. Attendance started off weak but Jenkins noted steady progress as classes resumed after the holiday.
The winter term of County Court will convene next Monday January 5. The first list of jurymen drawn by the jury commission includes Herman Mueller T J Carner C G G Henderson Jeff Medlock B C Ter feste Nad tfarris Sidney Beal Albert Gehinberg John Johanson J L Bus ter Frank Otte L O Fleming Dave Mesa J C Scott A O D Honiken William King Pillip Atriett and O P L Nixon.
Judge J G McLean urged permanent district judges association at a state gathering in Austin. His motion passed with no opposition and a new organizational body will be formed. T A West and family visited during holidays in Lives Cow County and Linno.
Jim Wiitay and George Kouse visited friends and relatives during the holidays. They note smooth business and strong support from customers at their venue, with continued operations and a focus on serving the local community.
C F Swanson and wife from Wickity Kansas arrive in Glano and stay with sister Mrs S B. Family notes it has been many years since Oscar lived here but he is glad to return to his old hometown for the holidays.
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