Llano Granite Attracts Oklahoma Tourists And Orders
Marble workers in Llano report steady tourist interest at local quarries in Altus Oklahoma with visitors watching monument production. Texas freight rate adjustments are credited with boosting Llano stone shipments to Oklahoma, while W H R Lewis of Georgetown and party placed orders, praising Texas products and Llano granite.
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W. HR. Lewis
Lewis Marble and Granite Works
Cenorgetown
Llano
Lewis
Texas
Fowler
Buxton Undergoes Operation At Fort Worth
A brief notes A Buxton underwent an appendicitis operation at Fort Worth. The report from M G Knott secretary Retail Monument Dealers of Texas says Buxton is doing nicely and will likely leave the hospital soon. Friends express relief at his rapid recovery.
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M. G. Knott
Monument Dealers of Texas
F. A. Bexton
Vermont, Marble Works
Denton Monumental Works
Southwestern Hospital
Fort Worth
Knott
Buxton
Cassaday Grey Granite Co Erects Larger Derrick
A force of men works to erect a new heavier loading derrick about ten feet taller at the Cassaday Grey Granite Company. The upgrade will free space near the railroad and improve service during rush seasons. Foreman Oscar Ricketson notes stone stacks up during peak periods.
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Cassaday Grey Granite Company
Oscar Ricketson
Large Mausoleum Quarrying Contract For San Antonio
The C. and P. Grey Granite Company landed a large order for a mausoleum to be erected in San Antonio by the Chas Lucas Company. Approximately two carloads of granite will be used with two stones difficult to quarry. President F. M. Cassaday will supervise. Dimensions are twelve by six and one half by one foot.
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C. & P. Grey Granite Company
San Antonio
Chas. Lucas Company
W. D. Montgomery
G. &. P. Company
Montgomery
F. M. Cassaday
Improvements At Deal ers Granite Quarry In Llano
Deal ers Granite Corp reports quarry upgrades under manager L H Baldwin. Improvements include moving a derrick for better access and two derricks in reach of all stone to be moved. H M Nichols of Western Granite Works and O F Barnett of Cassaday Grey Granite Co visited Llano while H C Roth said their Texas work remains strong. Newell Smith of Smith Brothers Granite Works is in Cuero erecting monuments.
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Smith Brothers
John Smith
Liano
L. H. Baldwin
Dealers Granite Corporation
H. M. Nichols
Western Granite Works
Llano
Rio Grande Valley
H.C. Roth
Texas
Newell Smith
Smith Brothers Granite Works
Cuero
Granite Industry Advertising Signals Local Visit
A News item reports Edwin J. Clapp of Hearst publications will visit Llano in September to survey the county and its granite business. His articles are expected to feature Llano granite, promoting quality and unlimited supply to a national audience.
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Edwin J. Clapp
Hearst Publications
Liano
Workman Wanted Granite Cutter and Letterer
Granite cutter and letterer needed for steady position. Apply H. C. Griffin at 719 Red River St, Austin, Texas.
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H. C. Griffin
Red River St
Austin
Texas
Texas Stone Demand to Boost Granite Dealers This Fall
Reports from business groups in Texas cities forecast sizable construction this fall boosting granite dealers. The rise in large buildings means more demand for Texas stone as officials urge statewide use of locally quarried granite.
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Texan
Texas
Wilkes Family Plies State On Granite Dealer Tour
M. C. Wilkes vice president of the Cagsaday Urey Granite Company, with wife, daughter and mother, leaves Monday for an extended pleasure trip across the state. He plans to visit dealers and discuss granite sales, aiming to renew acquainted business ties during several days away.
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M. C. Wilkes
Cagsaday Urey Granite Company
Thay
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