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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1916

Page

5

Bank Robbers Found Guilty by Burnet Jury

Louis Dodd and his brother were found guilty of killing Robert Heinatz and robbing the Marble Falls bank. The jury imposed 995 years in the penitentiary after a several day trial attended by large crowds. A separate case against Herbert Dodd may seek a change of venue.

Louis Dodd Robert Heinatz Marble Falls Johnston Davis Dayton Moses Herbert Dodd Louis Dodd

Bulletin Board Announces Election Returns At Drug Store

The article reports a bulletin board set up beside Ransom and Mackey's drug store to display election returns. Leo Wargon oversees the board with two phones ready to relay results by night and to share important state news with the anxious public. The shop invites calls from out of town residents and plans to operate through Saturday and Sunday to provide updates.

Texas Ransom & Mackey's Mr. Mackey Leo W. Wargon

Baptist Association Meeting At Lone Grave Church

The Liana Burnet Association will meet at Lone Grave Church on Friday July 28 at 1 p.m. An interesting program with singing invites the public to attend.

Liana-Burnet Association Lone Grave Church Jay la Oelocs

Business and social travel notes from Austin and nearby towns

Will Scott visited Austin at the start of the week. Mes. W T E Kuskendall left Monday for Beeville to visit relatives. OO Pooter and Gon Pees attended a sister’s wedding in Antonia. Judge Joe Werr of Sande Mro and Ephine Rob son, C H Appleton and wife returned from a two week trip to San Antonio and Corpus Christi. They found the Llano country looked better than any place they saw.

Pooter Gon Pees Ata Haynie Antonia Jos Wer Joe Werr Sande Mro Ephine Robson C. HW. Appleton San Antonio Aml Corpus Christ

Moseley Garage Expands in Llano Growth Boom

Prosperity in Llano boosts local business as Moseley Garage adds a second building with space for 70 to 75 cars plus shops. The expansion includes a rear machine shop area and vulcanizing front, with new equipment and skilled machinists to serve a rapidly growing automobile trade.

Llano Texas Moseley Garage Moseley Linna

Damaged Goods at the Opera House Feature Friday Show

Liang presents Damaged Goods a seven reel drama warning against vice with suspenseful scenes. Matinee and night performances priced at 45 cents start promptly with showtimes announced by the Opera House Management.

Liang Opera House

Marschall Buys Property Amid Town Redevelopment Rumor

Sheriff W J Kuykendall visited Austin earlier in the week as Herbert Marschall purchases property once owned by Slater. The site between Southern slates and Long's Tin Shop, now home to the Blue Front Variety Store, may see a new building with a rumored age restricted business opening.

Slater Herbert Marschall Long Tin Ehap Marsehall

Berrys Host Colorful Party For Lena Stattard

Last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs W P Berry entertained a party in honor of Miss Lena Stattard of Holland. The hall was decorated in a national color scheme with five hundred as the game prize won by Miss Stattard and Mr Watkins receiving the booby prize. Vietrola music filled the evening as attendees wore color coordinated dress and headbands. After the game refreshments included brick cream and angel food cake in colors, plus iced melons on the lawn illuminated by Jack O Lanterns. Guests included Lena Stattard Leona Cook Minnie Lindsey Laura Ater Margaret Bierschwale Julia Bierschwale Faye Wall Annette Moore Mary Moss Otilia Moss Bessie Atkins Myra Slater Floy Mayes Grace Brown Ethel Hedemiuan Grace Robinson Albert Bierschwale Roy Inks J J Davis Roy Chapman Luke Moss Olney Moss Ray Moss Paul Slater Henry Buttery Jonnie Ratliff Rhea Pranks T J Watkins Willie Marshall and Mr and Mrs Edgar Moss.

W. P Berry Lena Stattard Lduolland Stoffard Mr. Watkins Holland Leona Cook Minnie Lindsey Granger Laura Ater Stephenville Margaret Julia Bierschwale Rhea Pranks T. J. Watkins Willie Marschall Mrs Edgar Moss Bri. J. Moss Otilla Mary Moss Grace Robinson Wooor. Berry Gen. M. Watkins Slator Slater Slater Ranch

Fighting the Boll Weevil In The Cotton Patch

County agricultural note urges farmers to strike early against boll weevils. Pick punctured squares and burn them to curb the new worm crop. Run shallow plows, use cultivator knocker to remove damaged fruit, and protect remaining cotton as sun exposure kills larvae. A D Cotton CG.

A. d. Cotton

Beiter Brothers Install New Granite Air Compressing Plant

Beiter brothers install a Granite Air Compressing Plant featuring automatic safety valves and pressure control. The modern equipment starts automatically when pressure drops and is expected to boost efficiency and service.

Beiter Rothers

Mar ion Buys Studebaker Amid Regional Car Boom

The Battery Hardware Co reports sale of a Studebaker Mour to Mari on Chvetday Galuk Beaarday. Marion joins a growing crowd of motor car drivers and enjoys easy driving. Fred Gans and party depart for no clear purpose on the river this week. At Gansis credit for Peden and Steel Co of Houston Stee Ty.

Battery Hardware Studebaker Mari Galuk Beaarday Marion Frank Fred Gans Gansis Credit Tian Peden and Steel Company of Houston Stee Ty

Fredericksburg Candidate Attends Six Mile Picnic

Thomas Martin of Fredericksburg campaigned in Llano on Bes t day for representative race visiting the Six Mile picnic to bolster his candidacy.

Thomas Martin Fredericksburg Llano

Thorndale Fishing Party Visits Llano River Reserve

A jolly Thorndale fishing party led by A. K. Scott stayed three days on the Llano River near his ranch. Members Gus Newton M Kennedy Hi C Mose ley G T Summertin J M Halil Van Fields L D Watkins and others reported plenty of fish and abundant sport during the trip. G M and W W Watkins joined for a day.

Llano A. K. Scott Gus Newton M. Kennedy Hi. C. Moseley G. T. Summertin J. M. Halil van Fields L. D. Watkins Thorndale Texas Liano G. M. and W. W. Watkins

Barn Fire Destroys Callaway Property at Six Mile

Yesterday at Six Mile a large barn belonging to M G Callaway burned down while families picnicked nearby. The blaze destroyed valuable feed and belongings with total losses undetermined. Origin of the fire is not known.

Six Mile M. G. Callaway

Party Visits San Saba for Night Ball

A large group of Laine youths traveled to San Saba at night to attend a local ball. Members include Martin Moser Ray B Jakes John Reathrf Dotin Watkins Pam Holhead Olney Louis Kuykondath MM Lucy Deansoon Annistan Dorothy Tarbence Armelle Moore Erland Moore Grace Urown and Ten owee Moore.

Laine San Saba Martin Moser Ray B. Jakes John Reathrf Dotin Watkins Pam Holhead Olney Louis Kuykondath MM Lucy Deansoon Annistan Dorothy Tarbence Armelle Moore Erland Moore Grace Urown Tenowee Moore

Car Turns Turtle Near Maddox Place

Report of a car turning over while returning from a Mix Mite event near Maddox place. In the crash Everett dost injury, but no one severely hurt. Passengers Myerett Martin A D Daleymple and Rtobert Kendrick suffered varying bruises and were towed to town. Frau Cameron had recently returned from Marlin.

Biveret Martin Maddox Place Myerett Martin A.D. Daleymple Rtobert Kendrick Everett Jain Myerett M

Six Mile Community Picnic Draws Large Crowds

Practically all of Llano attended yesterday’s Six Mile picnic with great entertainment despite afternoon rain. The barbecue and stalls were abundant and delicious while speakers and diversions pleased the crowd. Committees in charge coordinated the day’s arrangements nicely.

Llano Six Mile Armin Eandidates

Barn Fire Destroys Elmer Stewart Barn and Contents

Heavy rain yesterday ignited a lightning sparked blaze that destroyed Elmer Stewart's barn near Six Mile with all contents. A wagon two buggies farm equipment hay and feed were lost. Stewart suffered severe loss in the incident.

Elmer Stewart Six Mile Stewart

Corner Drug Store to Post Election Returns on Phone

The Corner Drug Store will not have a bulletin board this year due to renovations but will erect a chart for displaying county district and state election results. Mr Porter states the store will still provide the latest results by phone and via other means, continuing its prompt handling of returns.

Llano Porter

Three More Fords Sold by Walk Auto Sales Agency

The Walk Auto Sales Agency reports another week of car sales with three Fords sold. Buyers include SM. Cates of Baby Hood AR. Thaxton and C. Le Are Donald of Cherokee. The firm praises the sales representatives for their performance.

Walk Ghee Cars SM. Cates Baby Hood Ar. Thaxton Cherokee C. le Donald

Parker Sells Buick in Marble Falls Visit

The owner of a Buick automobile, KT. Perker, acted as agent for Parker Sells Buick in Marble Falls and arranged a sale to Miss Martha Rogers who runs a millinery business and is visiting her parents in Thorndale. She will stay a few weeks then go direct to market from Lihano.

T. Lacs Marble Falls Perker Martha Rogers Abomenths Thorndale WW. J. Rogers Lihano

Villa Guts Ears Off Of Carranza Soldiers

Reports from Chihuahua describe Pancho Villa’s forces in Jiminez and nearby, with captured officers and soldiers subjected to ear severing and public display. General Trevino updatesVilla strength at about 3500 troops near Parral, while Trevino faces a looming command shakeup and replacement by Gen. Enriquez.

Chihuahu City Mexico el Paso Texas Pancho" Villa Jiminez Jacinto Trevino Carranza Chihuahua Villista Cantu Reyes Jimines Trevino Villa Reyes Cerro Gordo Parral Culliaug Tuimpico Manuel Enriquez Mexico City Vera Cruz

Stock Shipments and Personal Notes From Austin and Fort Worth

Listings show John Ware two mutes to Austin Max Schneider one car to Fort Worth J A Banskin two cars to Fort Worth Thompson one car to Fort Worth S H Buchanan two cars to Fort Worth W Presstar two cars to Fort Worth Ed R Smith two cars to Fort Worth A Colfing one car to Fort Worth Leo W Schneides one car to Fort Worth Raymond Byfield wife and baby re mueant drone Tuesday from Austin They have been for several days Mr Byfield down to coast and Returning with stomach troubles and hopes not to be troubled again.

John Ware Austin Max Schneider Fort Worth J. A. Banskin Thompson S. H. Buchanan C. W. Presstar Fort Wort Ed. R. Smith A. Colfing Ft. Worth Leo W. Schneides Fort. Worth Raymond Byfield Mr. Byfield Coa- Hh Wonpucietigt

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Burnet Marble Falls Bank Bulletin Board Ransom & Mackey’s Baptist Association Meeting Will Scott Mes. W.te Kuskendall Beeville W.J. Kuykendall Mrs. Berry Boll Weevil Frau Cameron Marlin Elmer Stewart Barn Burns Parker Buick Garranza
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