Baptist Revival Opens in Llano With Rev J W Hickerson
Rev J W Hickerson and wife arrived in Llano to begin a Baptist revival. The initial sermon praised service and love, urging obedience to God and fellow citizens. Two services daily were planned, with improving attendance expected as weather and sickness lessen. Mrs. Hickerson was ill upon arrival but resumed music duties, two conversions reported since Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hickerson
Wort Worth
Llano
Paul
Todd
Plans for County Meet come to Llano in March
Superintendent Jenkins forecasts a good 1925 County Meet with plans to hold events in Llano during the late March period. Directors of Debate Declamation Spelling Essay Writing Music Memory and other divisions are coordinating with principals and teachers to spark interest and organize schedules for a banner year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Menerat
R. L. Hewett Linno
L. BD
Moore Pontotoc
Limno Fuy Trade Thrives as Granite Healers Lead
Business in Limno shows strong activity as fuy shipments surge to northern markets. Local firms report hundreds to thousands of pieces on hand and expect earnings to run into thousands of dollars by spring, with granite healers remaining notably busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limno
Llano County
Llano County Demonstrator Outlines Yearlong Plan
Llano County Demonstrator Mr. Whitsett outlines goals for the year focusing on grasshopper control, pecan industry growth, brush clearing, toping and bud building campaigns, club organization for youth, and increased vocational interest. He seeks citizen cooperation to advance land improvement and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitsett
Liano
Crystal “City
Whitsell
Llano County
Pioneer Citizen John McLeod Dies at 90 in Llano County
John McLeod a Llano County pioneer aged 90 years 3 months died at his Field Creek home Monday night Born in Alabama in 1834 he came to Texas in 1875 and settled here He was a longtime merchant partner of H Appleton for about fourteen years Survived by his wife and eight children funeral held at Pontotoc cemetery Tuesday at four led by Rev Hoover A respected figure in the county his memory will endure through those he served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
John McLeod
Field Creek
Mr. McLeod
Alabama
Texas
H. Appleton
A Wars “Hut Ggt
Liane County
McLeod
Pontutoe
Hoover
Nutrition program to aid Llano children announced
The Llano Red Cross to hire a nutrition specialist Miss Whitmirehee to inspect schoolchildren and visit schools for nutrition classes. She will train teachers and mothers on proper foods to boost growth, especially for underweight children, with doctors coordinating examinations and home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Whitmire Panhandle
State of Texas
W. R. Orr
Miss Whitmirehee
Llano County
Luis
Llango Colored People Secure New Pastor
Rev. LH Pierce has arrived in Llano and taken over the church work for the colored community. He begins by seeking funds to build a new church and parsonage at this place. The bereaved family receives sympathy for their loss as they mourn and reflect on the spiritual reward awaiting their loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LH. Pierce
Llano
Thin Place
One
Tick Eradication Fund Urges Public Support
Letters shared with County Committee Chairman A. F. Moss urge funding for tick eradication work and legislative activity. J D Henry, secretary treasurer, explains efforts to secure funds, while a second letter from the committee to State Chairman James Callan requests additional support. Moss says a subscription list at Moore State Bank is ready for contributions to sustain the campaign before the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F F. Moss
J. D
Henry, Gretary
Mr. Moss
James Callan
Moss
Moore State Bank
Texas tick eradication drive grows at San Antonio meeting
A December 20 1924 San Antonio gathering of stockmen and farmers at the Gunter Hotel formed Finance and Legislative Committees to raise 260 dollars for tick eradication advocacy. Committees urge members to solicit funds from neighbors and to lobby Texas lawmakers for effective eradication laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf, Moss
Oxford
Texas
Gunter Hotel
Finance
San Antonio
Finance Committee
Legislative Committee
Austin
James Callan
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Porth Worth
Friday Lyceum Night Features Newell Concert Company
The Fanwide Newell Concert Company performs at the Opera House Friday evening as the final Lyceum number of the season under the Parent-Teachers Association. Renwick Newell leads a notable troupe with Miss Margaret Holt and Joseph Marks, offering operatic, vocal, and instrumental selections.
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Iane
Newell Concert Company
Newell
Renwick Newell
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Coad
Canada
New Zealand
France
Grand Opera House
Nice
Albert B. Ruff
Oscar Saenger
Pronte la Verge
Paulist
Margaret Holt
Joseph Marks
Rowamund Crawford
Frank Laforge
Uritats
Parent-Teachers Association
Rural Telephone Co. Members Call Meeting
Call meeting of Rural Telephone Company members and interested parties at the Court House Saturday January 10 at 2 p.m. to discuss reorganizing the company and installing a reread switch Hoard in Llano. All subscribers and interests urged to attend. Committee members SMITIT J M CONE J B NEXON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Telephone Company
Court House
Llano
Euvery
Uils
APP Smitit J. M
Cone J
Nexon Comeulttee
Preaching by Presiding Elder Hunter at Make nak sini
Presiding Elder Hunter preached a New Year sermon at Make nak sini Si ko iho ath boku demu. He urged active liberal church work and adequate facilities for Sunday school to advance religious efforts. He urged churches to adopt practical programs whenever possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uluater
Turpine
Apiary 18 Established in Llano by Henry Brenner
Henry Brenner plans an apiary at Teichville Llano with the Texas A and M College influence backing. He has placed about sixty colonies and, backed by experience in the Caribbean and elsewhere, believes Llano County has excellent beekeeping conditions and prospects for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apiary 18
Llano
Henry Brenner
Seggin
Tee Culture
Texas,a. M. College
Hag
Franke Taleh
Teichville
Teich Hathways
Thia
Lina Hool
Baby dies after pneumonia in home
Hubert Baker and Mrs. Robert Phile lips mourn the loss of their infant son after several days of illness from pneumonia. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. W. A. Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Baker
Robert Phile Lips
Alley
Bathion
Kamoe
Linaily
Death of J. B. Fowler in Llano and Victoria Texas
J B Fowler aged 97 died in Victoria Texas on Thursday January and was buried Friday January 2 in Valley Spring cemetery. He served as Llano’s first city marshal and lived in Llano many years. He was born in Kentucky March 1 1808 and married Mattie Peacock December 25 1901. Survived by four children Frank W Z and Miss Janelle and wife, plus four brothers. Interment at Valley Spring conducted by Rev J H Meredith and Rev Wesley Prince. The community offers sympathy to the family.
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John B. Fowler
Lis Lane
Victoria
Texas
Valley Spring
Fowler
Dauth
Grant
Llano
Mr. Fowler
Kentucky
Toxas
Sarah Judda
Mattie Peacock
Prank
W. Z
Mise Janelle
Mrapk
Gir W. ¥. Fowler
Liane
A. B. Fowler
Brownwood
Dbd
D. Tow
Jude J. D. Fowler
San Antonio
J. H. Merdith
Wesley Prince
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Jenkins
ITION
the Llano Red Cross
Llang
Call Meeting OF Rural Telephone CO
Hunter
J. B. Fowler
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