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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
8
Notes recall that some of Algona’s first films played in the old Algona Hotel and that the first commercial theater was reportedly located where the Western Auto store now stands.
Herbert Rothmann recounts frontier hog raising in Llano County describing semi wild hogs fed on acorns and live oak, driven to market by neighbors and dogs. The open range system required strong local cooperation, frequent drives, and communal stock sharing amid rough conditions and seasonal work.
Jane Patterson recalls a historic gun battle long ago between two famous outlaws on a street between the Llano jail and Winkel's Feed Store, west of Robinson's Sinclair Station past the ice plant. One outlaw was killed and the other released as a fair fight.
A 1861 notice declares a merchant will sell only for cash from June 1 and urges debtors to pay promptly to stay loyal. It cites cash purchases and limited credit, and includes a call to pay what is owed to H Levinson Bren ham Enquirer. Separate items announce Forsgard Norton ready to fill orders with Confederate flag inked on envelopes and a Pat Murphy incident cited in the Reconier report.
PF M Cassaday recently turned 80 and recalled starting his career in 1905 when he borrowed to buy horse teams. He repaid the loan in eight months with 380 dollars left. Once a Llano granite industry leader, he now works in real estate and enjoys tackling new ventures despite some not turning out as well.
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