New Chevrolet Six Displayed at B and M Co
W D Parkhill of the B and M Chevrolet Company arrived from San Antonio and the new Chevrolet Six was on display in the firm’s showrooms over the weekend. The car features a larger six cylinder engine and added improvements while selling at the same price as the four. Delivery expected about month end and P L Barker expects strong demand in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Parkhill
B & M Chevrolet Company
San Antonio
P. L. Barker
Chevrolet
Cary
Buick
End of Year Car Registrations Drag Into New Year
The county tax office to extend vehicle registration days past the year end as many motorists lack 1929 light certificates. Dan McDonald and deputy C M Wallace urge prompt action to avoid delays, noting over a thousand cars await registration and fees will fund highway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
C. M. Wallace
State Department
McDonall
Afl
McDonald
Highway Department
Hillman Buys Cash and Carry From J A Mayes Jr
A. G. Hillman purchased the Cash and Carry store from J A Mayes Jr and assumes charge on the first day of the year. Hillman plans to continue the grocery trade with a full stock and prompt service while inviting the public to visit. Mayes will likely return to ranching full time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C -Hillman
Cash & Carry
J. A. Mayes, JR
A. GC. Hillman
J. A. Mayes Jr
Mayes
Smith Boyd wedding at Presbyterian Church in Llano
Miss Felice Jancea Boyd daughter of Mrs Pearl Case Boyd married Isaac Ray Smith son of this county Saturday morning at ten oclock Rev Wesley Prince officiated in Llano. Bride from Llano educated locally since 1926 with many friends. Groom a stockman reared in the county with a bright future. After a bridal trip they will reside in Llano with hundreds of well wishers hoping for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Felice Jancea Boyd
Pearl Case Boyd
Isaac Ray Smith
Wesley Prince
Llano
Rokingon Family Visits Liano For Holidays
Tom Rokingon and family of Level ир visits back to Liano after three years abroad. He notes Panhandle progress with growth in the county and farms, yet he declares Liano the most wonderful on earth and cherishes seeing old friends and places during the holiday trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rokingon
Tom
Lianoajee
Panhandle Ctnl
Iey
Christmas Decoration Prizes Awarded by Committee
The committee awarded prizes for best windows porch yards and business houses. Winners include W R Orr Mittie HHL W D Sauer Fred Lange Linden Foster L C Brown Hubert Hill A Mueller Carrie Beveridge Watkins Inks Motor Co Moore State Bank Wolf's Murset and others. Hundreds of people toured town to view the decorations. XM Lee Sm both polo players spent the holidays at home with Linus friends and were noted as top players on strong national teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Ake
W. R. Orr
Stes
Mittie Hhl
W. D. Sauer
Fred Lange
L. C. Brown
Linden Foster
W. BR. Orr
Hubert Hill
A. Mueller
Bes
Migs
Carrie Beveridge
Watkins Inks Motor Co
Moore State Bank
Wolf's Murset
Pople
XM Lee
Linus
Hrnters
America
Sumner Kendrick Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Notes indicate Sumner Kendrick was operated on for appendicitis on Tuesday with Po and Robert Kendrick assisting in the transport to Austin. The report mentions an immediate operation and references several locals in a garbled line, preserving the core event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Kendrick
Robert Kendrick
Austin
Perendiciis
Oerty
Riley Bere
Feira
Theophilus Schorlemmer of Llano Passes Away at 71
The Llano County community mourns the death of Theophilus Carl Schorlemmer born June 20 1954 near Cuero DeWitt County. He died December 28 after four years of heart trouble and asthma. Survived by wife Augusta and twelve grandchildren plus numerous children and siblings. Funeral held at Lutheran church with ministers M Heinrich and M Heinrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
Theophilus Carl Schorlemmer
Mankin
Schorlemmer
Schoremmer
Cuero
DeWitt County
Meyersville
Marie Dreier
Rudolph
R. C. Sager
Bert
San Antonio
Augusta Schuessler
Mason County
Lena
Lutheran College
Seguin
Dora
Adolph
Carl
Los Angeles
Henry
Amd
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
Theophilus
Albert
W. C
A. T. Schorlemmer
Wilhelmina Hiller
HT Schorlemmer
Llano
Los Angelas
Latherah Church
M. Heinrich
Maggou
Ahrens
Willie Birk
Fred Lange
C.G. Porter
Clyde Buttery
Frank Kollmann
L. H. Beaht
W .J. Everett
J. F. Buttery
Gen M. Watkins
A. R. Weber
W. Y.rowler
W.T. Atchison
G. W. Nollmeyer
Albert Hartmann
H. C. Roth
Wilburn Yulman
Chas, Jordan
Allen S. Janson
W. D. Parkhill
Local Pastor Receives Car as Christmas Gift
M Heinrich, pastor of the Lutheran church, received a new Durant coupe from church members as a Christmas present. The gift reflects the high esteem in the congregation for his service and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Heinrich
Death of Mrs J P Puryear in Georgetown
Mrs. J P Puryear died December 22 at her daughter Mrs F B Buchholz home in Georgetown after a lengthy illness. She lived many years at Castell where she ran a hotel, later living with family in Georgetown. Age sixty two, she was a longtime Methodist and active Christian. Funeral held at Castell with interment in the family cemetery at Kerrville. Survived by three daughters Mrs F Bachhols of Georgetown Mrs Jiles Lea and Miss Nettie Puryear of Austin, two sisters Mrs J H Jones of Castell and Mrs L C Ottens of Austin, three brothers W G J F and G C Keyser of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Puryear
F. B. Buchholz
Georgetown
Methodist Church
Castell
Kergerville
G. C. Keyser
A G Houseton Dies Sudden on Train Near Llano
G Houseton formerly of this place and a resident of Austin died suddenly Sunday morning December 23 on a passenger train approaching Llano. He appeared ill before the Fairlanil stop and died before aid could reach him. Funeral was held next day at Mrs Hugh Leverett's home with Rev P F McFatridge officiating. a large group of relatives and friends attended. The community expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved.
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G. Houseton
Austin
Llano
Houseton
Fairtanil
J. 4. Hart
Miles Buttery
Ifugh Leverett
Vo McFatridge
Hee Jr
Liana
Brent
Fire destroys home and contents at Eloney Creek
Dec. 20 fire at Wo. Cummins residence on Honey Creek destroys the home and nearly all belongings. Discovered between five and six in the morning, the family saved a few effects but most items burned. The loss is described as heavy with modest furnishings and a furnished home nearby.
Whales and Family Friends Circle in Loot Context
Fragmentary note mentions a large circle of friends around the Nas family and Sebasa in a loot related scene. No clear event or identifiable persons beyond these names is established in the readable text.
Marriages and Divorces Tallied in County 1925
County Clerk records show forty nine marriages and eight divorces in the county during 1925. Government figures place national divorce rates near ten percent, with the county leading in various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Hallford
United States
Llane
Rodent Campaign Active During Holidays In Liano County
Reports show Liano county schools amid a holiday rodent campaign to score points in a contest. Rat tails and rabbit ears earn one and two points while gopher front feet are worth three. Six weeks to finish. end date varies from January 15 to 485. County traps arrive at 80 cents each and may be bought from County Agent Robinson.
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Liano County School
Robinson
Lhoss
Lland men enter Midland drug business with new store
E. Daniel and Ray Moss formerly of Pliny and Bartlett acquire a Midland drug store, take charge January first, and plan to move wives and household goods. Daniel, former partner of C. G. Porter at Corner Drug Store, has long experience in town. Moss Co and W. Walking are cited as past mercantile ties. The News extols their character and Midland prospects.
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E. Daniel
Ray Moss
Pliny
Daniel
Moss
Mr. Daniel
C. G. Porter
Airs
Midland
ABC
Robstown
Bartlett
Ttl
Moss Co
Laos
LLano Visit By New Mexico Residents After Twenty Years
Local notes report L Tuten of New Mexico and his visitors including Mr and Mrs Belle Yrerset and others visiting Llano after a two-decade absence. The fragmentary item lists relatives and a reunion mood amid travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
New Mexico
L. Tuten
Alt
Dany Boy
Fia
Anil Wister
Dotn Tuten
Mrs
Belle Yrerset
Biographical Series on Texas Senators Begins
Alva C. Hearne introduces a weekly biographical sketch series on Texas United States Senators starting with General Sam Houston. The feature lists current and former lawmakers since Texas joined the Union in 1845 and previews future profiles in order of service.
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Alva C. Hearne
Sam Houston
United States Congress
Texas
United States Senate
Union
Thomas J. Rusk
J. Piekney Henderson
Matthiss Ward
Louis T. Wigtall
Johi Hemphill
Morgan C. Hamilton
Samuel B. Muxcey
Richaard Coke
John H. Meagan
Horace Chilton
Roger QQ. Mills
Charles A. Culberson
Joseph W. Bailey
Morris Sheppard
Earle B. Mayfield
Connally
Hunting Season Closes for Big Game on Monday
The hunting season for deer and turkeys ends Monday as seasonal visitors from Texas and beyond bring gear to the woods. Locals report deer plentiful this year, with many out-of-town hunters returning empty handed while local sportsmen claim success in the final weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Land of Paradise
Chang
Ulan
Cardwell Family Visits Old Home Site After Sixteen Years
W I Cardwell and wife and W H W Cardwell Jr and wife of Bly born visited Gluno for Christmas, to see friends, old time neighbors, and the site where they flew whet Idano sixteen years ago. Cardwell speaks of Big Springs growing into a city and the friendly ties that persist with the Glang community and area residents.
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Cardwell
W. H W. Cardwell, Jr
Bly Borings
Gluno
Robyives
Mr.Cardwell
Woo
Big Springs
San Amarillo
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A. G. Houseton
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LLAND
Giang
Jack Adama
Jefferson
U.S
Cecil Ras
Beverly Flute
Pegsy Lear
Howl Green
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