Suave To Be Made For Larger Cemetery
City Council on Monday night ordered expansion of the city cemetery by incorporating adjacent land donated years ago by Judge and Mrs. A E Moore. City Marshal Lewis Foster authorized to set back fence, employ a surveyor, and lay out lots and streets so deeds can be issued. The Liane cemetery improvements will continue with clearing and shaping before sale of the new plots.
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A. E. Moore
Limo Cemetery Association
Lewis Foster
Death of W. J. Farris in Burnet Llano area
W J Farris died at his Tow home after several days illness. Born February 16, 1847, he came to Texas at age two and lived in Burnet and Llano counties for 76 years. He married Cede P Haile and celebrated their golden anniversary two years ago. Survived by twin brother C N Farris, another brother R E Farris of Oklahoma, several children and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral held at Tow n Cemetery with Rev Silas Howell presiding. His death removes a longtime Llano County figure respected for loyalty and public spirit.
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W. J. Farris
Jenear
Tow
Texas
Burnet
Llano
Cede P. Haile
Hoover Valley
C. N. Farris
R. E. Farris
Comanche
Oklahoma
Silas Howell
Ww. J. Farris
Buim
Llano County
Death of Thomas N. Nance in Kerrville noted locally
Thomas Nance died at his son Al G. Nance's home in Kerrville on Thursday. The remains were moved to Junction for interment the next day. He was long a resident of the county and well known to many in the area, whose sorrow was felt by former neighbors now residing in Diner.
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Thomas N. Nance
al G. Nance
Kerrville
Junction
Mr. Nance
Llano Lady Loses Mother in Texas Influenza Death
Mrs. Boyd mourns the death of her mother Mrs. M. E. Cale of Gay Hill Texas after influenza. Funeral rites were held next day at Presbyterian Miller cemetery. Survived by Sly Wihsrad. Mrs. Boyd stood with her mother through illness and returned home after the funeral.
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Boyd
M. E. Cale
Gay Hill
Texas
Presbyterian Miler Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Ghildhood
Sly Wihsrad
Llano Officials Seek State Aid For Pecan Belt Highway
Llano County officials led by T. Y. Hill and F. C. Willborn traveled to Austin to press the Highway Commission for state aid on the Pecan Belt road. They argue Llano has spent over ninety thousand dollars on improvements including water bridges, and seek roughly ninety thousand more to complete the road as a state aided project.
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T. Y. Hil
Llano
Commission
Llano County
Sandy
Wrights Creek
Slane
Auskin
Committee Appointed To Frame New Llano Hunting Law
At the Luscheon Club a Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce draft proposed changes to state fish and game laws. John L. Watkins Roy B. Inks and Slater Duncan form a committee to frame amendments and report next Wednesday. The effort aims to balance landowner trespass rights with hunter access during open season.
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Luscheon Club
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Alfred P. C. Petseh
Llano
John L. Watkins
Roy B. Inks
Slater Duncan
City Council Weighs Sewerage Plant Feasibility
The January regular session in Marshal Fosters office reviewed accounts and routine matters. A sewerage plant for Llano was discussed but no decision made pending engineer survey and cost analysis. Many argue river division makes dual plants impractical yet health and civic appearance demand consideration if financing is possible.
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Marshal Foster
Court House
Llano
Miss Beveridge Sets Pace in Spring Millinery Market
Miss Carrie Beveridge traveled to Dallas to buy spring stock for the Miss Beveridge Shoppe. She attended the market’s opening to secure first and most popular millinery and ready to wear items for her line.
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Carrie Beveridge
Dallas
Miss Beveridge
Spring Goods Arriving Soon Despite High Purchases
Despite heavy buying, Oey cee lenis year will follow the usual pattern as new spring goods arrive within the next few days.
Quiet Business Conditions Tarnish After Holidays
Merchants report overall dull trade for days after Christmas and New Year as the flu keeps people at home. Liang merchants say activity is minimal yet they stockpile inventory and prepare for a spring comeback expected to materialize soon.
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Liang
Businness
Truck Overturns With Heavy Plumbing Fixture Load
A freight truck from Dalles carrying baths tubs and plumbing fixtures for a new hotel overturned near Bluffton Bridge on a steep grade. The load weighed thousands of pounds and the truck rolled ten feet down an embankment as brakes failed. The driver stayed with the vehicle and escaped serious injury. fixtures arrived in town Monday and the truck was towed for repairs.
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Dalles
Bluffton Bridge
Walton Carnell and Lorent Walton Tie Quiet Wedding
Walton Carnell and Miss Lorent Walton were united in marriage by Rev. F. McFatridge at his home on Saturday morning. The ceremony was simple and the couple left for San Antonio to begin their married life. Friends extend congratulations and good wishes for contentment and prosperity.
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F. ¥. McFatridge
Richard Carnell
Lorent Walton
Rev McFatridge
San Antonio
Death of J A Adama Near Valley Spring
J A Adama died at his home near Valley Spring after a several day illness. Funeral services were held in Valley Spring cemetery with many relatives in attendance. He is survived by his wife and several children. Lon Talley, a Valley Spring merchant, reported widespread business impact from a flu outbreak in the Valley Spring area.
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J. A. Adama
Valley Spring
Hig Hope
Mr. Adams
Lon Talley
Valley Sprint
Poll Tax Payments Lag as Deadline Nears
Two weeks remain to pay poll taxes without penalties while receipts fall short of assessments. The yearly assessment totals around two thousand, but fewer than one thousand receipts have been issued. In the City Collector's office delays persist with about 220 paid and around 600 assessments outstanding.
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Asmany
Ambulance damaged after collision on rural highway
The Buttery ambulance bound for Austin to transport Frank Alles was damaged when Joe Bowmer driving with Miles Buttery and Dr. U A Selman struck a mule on the road about four o'clock in the morning. They returned to Austin for repairs and continued home, the incident delaying them briefly.
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Buttery
Austin
Frank Alles
Miles Buttery
U. A. Selman
Joe Bowmer
Joe
Joe Couid
Married in San Marcos of J M Cone and Addie Hinchliffe
In San Marcos on a recent Saturday January 120 the couple J M Cone and Addie Hinchliffe of Mexia were quietly married. After a brief bridal trip they will make their home in fulano. Cone has been in Austin hospital care and Addie was a nurse. Milton Cone grew up in the town and works with his father in insurance and the local automobile agency. The community offers warm welcomes to the bride as she joins the family.
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San Marcos
J. M. Cone
Addie Hinchliffe
Mexia
Fulano
Cole
Austin
Milton
Iraurance
Argster Automobile Agency
Kerseps
Two Family Members Ill With Pneumonia
The report notes widespread illness with flu in the household though most recover. Herbert Hill and his five year old daughter Jane are both very ill with pneumonia after several days of sickness. A trained nurse is at home providing care.
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Herbert Hill
Jane
County Commissioners Conclude January Session In Session
The county commissioners held the January term and adjourned Tuesday after approving bonds, examining quarterly reports, and fixing the county attorney salary at 50 dollars per month. Mrs. Lackey was declared a pauper and allotted 20 dollars monthly through agent J A Chiam. Delinquent tax sales proceed to cover costs before state or county distributions.
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Lawrence H. Brull
G. N. Brubaker
Flu SituationImproving in Llano Area
Local doctors report the flu situation easing in Llano and surrounding counties though many cases persist. Pneumonia appears more prevalent as a complication but few occurrences are severe. Schools report absenteeism but not as high as the prior week, and no deaths have been recorded locally.
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Llano
Brick Work On New Hotel Nearing Completion
The new hotel brick work is almost finished though weather delays slowed progress. Mr. Snodgrass aims to complete the contract by early spring and turn the building over to directors soon after. Sumner Kendrick returned from Austin after appendicitis surgery and is recovering. RB F Amnon of London visits Llano with Dr and Mrs L T P Schrank.
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Snodgrass
Mba
RB. F. Amnon
London
Llano
Mra. L. TP. Schrank
Street paving revival at Luncheon Club meeting
The Luncheon Club discussed street paving revival with several members urging early action. Mayor Roy B. Inks said the city could finance part of the plan with cooperation from property owners as the city’s debt remains about 12 000 dollars. Five or six blocks could be paved this year in the business district, followed by more work next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Inks
Liano
Hotel directors order legal action to collect subscriptions
Giang Community Hotel directors met at Moote State Bank to approve sending all overdue subscriptions to an attorney after February 1. If payments remain unpaid, suit will be brought and judgments sought across all accounts, with equal treatment for all delinquents as they pursue collection chances.
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Giang Community
Moote $Tate Bank
W. RB. Orr
Llano Opens Season With Narrow 19 14 Victory
Llano defeated Bertram 19 to 14 in a home game at the Llano opera house Friday night. The contest featured early season mishaps and bright plays from both teams, signaling a balanced start to the season for Llano and Bertram.
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Llano Opera House
Llano
Bertram
Syate
Vehicle registrations near thousand mark in county
Up to this morning 988 motor cars were registered in the county. The total includes 967 automobiles and 21 trucks. Registrations hover within five to ten of the poll tax, showing close ties between automobile ownership and voter receipt collection for state and county obligations. A few cars still bear the old 1928 numbers, risking penalties for noncompliance with motor laws.
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McDonald's
Stte Vencernkyg
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Highway Com
City Council
Walton-Carnell
Bluffton
Miles
Sumner Kendrick
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