Mexicans Murder Two More Texans in Tampico Oil Fields
Earl Boles of Thorndale Milam County and F J Roney of Houston were killed by bandits in the Tampico oil fields of Mexico near Port Lobo. Relatives learned of Boles death via the Elks Lodge in San Marcos. Both men worked for the International Petroleum Company and telegrams confirmed the killings.
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Earl Boles
Thorndale
F. J. Roney
Houston
Tampico Field
Milam County
Tampico
Mexico
Port Lobos
San Antonio
Boles
Elks Lodge
San Marcos
G. E. Boles
Beaukiss
Williamson County
Surrey Boles
Western Union
Ross Boles
International Petroleum Company
Tatzgico
Oil Company
Mrs. R. W. Dailey Dies Suddenly in Cherokee
Mrs. R. W. Dailey died suddenly Monday morning after breakfast while in her yard. Rev J C Sermons conducted a 4:00 p.m. service at her residence. The remains were sent to San Marcos for burial where funeral services were led by Dr J L Dalley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Dailey
M. E. Church
J. C
San Marcos
3. L. Dalley
Walles Chapman Weds Alfred Hardin in Terple Town
Miss Walles Chapman left Saturday for Terple where she and Alfred Hardin were united in marriage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs K H Chapman, is noted as refined and well connected in Liane County and has headed the ladies department at A Tamblis store. The groom is a promising young man from Liane County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospero
Llane County
Liane County
Tae
Death of Frank H. Smith in Burkburnet tragedy
Frank H. Smith, former Llano County resident, was fatally shot at the home of his sister and brother-in-law in Burkburnet early December 31. The shooter, Mr. Bridges, fired after waking to find a man at the back door. Smith died about 30 minutes later. he had recently worked in oil fields and served in World War I. He was born August 28, 1885, in Llano County. Interment was at Llano Cemetery after services at the Baptist Church on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Burkburnet
B. Smith
Frank
W. A. Bridges
Llano
Bridges
Mr. Bridges
Lee Bo Jr
Burkle
Cisto Miller
AL Parte Warner
Cardwell Moss Wedding Ties Families in Texas
The Cardwell and Moss families unite as W F Cardwell and Miss Selima Garciaan wed in a ceremony at the home of Rev J A Alder, with relatives from town and country alike in attendance. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. WooH Cardwell of Big Spring Texas, and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs COW Moss. The couple left by noon train for Big Spring to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F. Cardwell
Hidde
J. AL
Cardwell
Big Spring
Texas
Wooh. Cardwell
Coutry
Cow
Moss
Ray
Alexander Santee nuptials in Canal Zone ceremony
The Messenger reports the November 22 wedding of H H Alexander and Edith Cala Santee at the Kramer home. Alexander, a Texas native and six-year Canal Zone employee, teaches in Ancon. Santee recently arrived from Pennsylvania to join him. They reside at 511 C, Ancon, with wishful community blessings.
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Messenger
Canal Zone
Alexander
W. H. Kramer
B. B. Knapp
H. H. Alexander
Edith Cala Santee
Kromer
Pennsylvania
Isthmus
Kromers
Colon
Texas
Ancon
Kramer
Balboa School
Christian seeks district attorney post in 38th Judicial District
George E. Christian of Burnet announces his candidacy for district attorney in the 38th Judicial District subject to Democratic primaries. A UT graduate and former Barnet attorney, he served as a commissioned officer during the world conflict and was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Captain Hammonds. He pledges faithful service if elected.
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George E. Christian
Burnet
38Rd Judicial District
Christian
Capt
Hammonds
University of Texas
Barnet
Weather report for 1919 by local observer
Weather summary from EW and ms rence notes include daily minimums and maximums, precipitation and rainfall details. The entry records temperatures for August and December and mentions snow and cloudy conditions across the period with notable rainfall events.
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Rence
Approaching Marriage Rumors Stir Social Circles
Fragmentary notes describe a forthcoming marriage in social circles. Words indicate a couple named likely Mr and Mrs and a gathering to celebrate, but exact details and date remain undecided.
Fragmentary notice hints at local event
The readable fragments mention individuals associated with a local action or meeting. Names and places are unclear, but the context implies a minor public or community notice with actions to be taken by specific persons.
Howard Blodgett Returns From Navy Service
After about two years in the Navy Howard Blodgett received his discharge and returned home last week from New York City. He has had varied experiences and made trips to foreign shores including Archangel in Russian Siberia aboard the U S S Duragar. We are glad to welcome him back to civilian life.
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Navy
Howard Blodgett
New York City
Howard
Archangel
Russian
Siberia
The Daltons Return to Western City Home
Mr and Mrs B L Dalton and daughter Izetta Hargon return from Austin where they had lived briefly. They purchased a home in the western part of the city and Dalton has opened a tailor shop in the old Martin Jacobs store and is already at work.
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B. L. Dalton
Izetta Hargon
Austin
Dalton
Martin Jacobs
Cotton December 27 Card Reports Telegraphed Summits
Fragmented OCR notes describe tabulated telegraph summit results with names such as Gorter and Ray in State County. It references dates prior to December and comparisons with Hawes and Qihdpoed, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siate
Obituary for Harry C. Stotts of Click Texas
After reaching 79 he died at his Click home on Friday January 2. Interment followed in the family burial ground at Click with Rev. Pennybacker officiating. Born January 16 1841 in Keokuk Iowa he moved to Illinois with his parents then served in the Civil War. He settled in Texas, moved to Llano County in 1875 and married Miss George Damron on November 3 1878. Survived by his widow four sons and four daughters. He had been in poor health for four years and bedridden two. He was a devout Christian and a Methodist. The county and family mourn his loss.
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Harry C. Stotts
Click
Rev
Pennybacker
Keokuk
Iowa
Ilinois
San Antonio
Texas
Llano County
George Damron
Stotts
Methodist Church
Delco Lights Sale Kicks Off in Llano and Dornet
Elmo Bowman, newly named agent for Llano and Dornet Counties, has begun active promotion of Delco Lights. San Antonio district manager C. B. Hale visit confirms joint rollout with Bowman as they tour the area. Delco Lights are touted as essential for rural comfort and convenience, and the message wishes Bowman success in this territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Bowman
Llano
Dornet
Delco Lights
C. B. Hale
San Antonio
Bowman
Delco
Concert of Concerts Opens at Topiary Theater
Miss Uilna J. Meatell directs a program featuring Tepsdr oY Wah beadlidn at the Topiary Vath. Admission: adults 25 cents, reserved seats 75 cents. children priced as posted. Proceeds support pad treats and outreach for attendees.
Residents of our city again face press tee issue
The readable fragments describe concerns of city residents regarding ongoing issues, mentioning a local newspaper and community responses. The text references a WP Whitece Po 3 Tee and theoretical statements, but the full details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Government seeks 1.15 million for deportation of radicals
Washington reports the Labor Department asked Congress for 1.15 million dollars to enforce laws against radicals and deport communists. The move follows nationwide raids that led to more than 2,500 pending deportation cases. A Moscow backed statement accused DOJ agents of complicity in communist platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
Congress
Department of Justice
S. Nuorteva
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Martens
Anthony Caminette
Commissioner General of Immigration
Joseph E Hodgson Dies in Houston After Declining Health
Joseph E Hodgson died suddenly of heart failure at his Houston home January 1. The body was brought to Llano for interment after religious services by Rev J M Garner. Born in England he came to America at 19 and later married Miss Nysea about 32 years ago. He had resided in Llano and Houston and left a devoted Christian example and a loving family including wife Nysea and son Ambrey. He was active in the community and valued as a husband father and neighbor.
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Houston
Joseph E. Hodgson
Llano
J. M. Garner
Horrggon
Llane
Posecfally
Hadeson
England
America
Nysea
Abe
Famon
Denver
Ambtey
Hodgson
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Ira Spinks
Mr. Sheppard
Temple
Weather Report
Lee
Alety Epes
Neo We
Mon Peat
THE
Daltons
Uber
Atos
Terertinis
Moseley
H. C. Stotts
J. H. Atchison
A. C. Chism
J. Ho
AOC
Iner
Atchison
Tie
Mous Keare
Hee
Retupee
Commissioner General of Agriculture
Helen
Hazel Oatman
Southwestern
Georgetown
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