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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

5

Galveston Patrols By National Guard In Martial Law

Galveston streets are patrolled by San Antonio and local troops after the City Commission ordered removal from Menard Park. More units from Schulenberg Taylor Center Harlingen Devine Austin Karnes City and Hallettsville join guarding the city with machine guns. Colonel A W Bloor named provost marshal watches over a tense situation as an open shop association forms and coastwise traffic eyes potential resumption.

Galveston Texas San Annio Wolters Major Hutchings of Austin France San Antonio Schulenberg T. C. Jennings City Commission Menard Park Thirty-seventh Street Bulevard Open Shop Association F. O. Thompson Southwestern Open Shop Association Galveston Cotton Exchange Galveston Auto Trades Association Hobby Port Arthur New York

Elder J W Shook Dies at New Braunfels

Elder J W Shook longtime Llano resident and Primitive Baptist Elder died at his daughter C B Reeds home in New Braunfels at 10 a m Monday June 7 after long illness. He was born in 1848 and served over fifty years as an elder. he leaves five children C B Reed Bertram Mrs John Davis Austin L B Shook Louisiana and Wilson Shook San Saba. The funeral was led by Elder J S Newman with services at Wrights Creek cemetery. Sympathy to family and friends. Also a local notice: a candidate for County Judge announced he will run as an Independent in the General election, preferring the general election over the primary to allow all voters to choose across offices.

J. W. Shook Liano C. B. Reed New Braunsfels Elder Shook Llano Wrights’ Creek Lold J. S. Newman Primitive Baptist Church Aike New Braunsters John Davis Bertram Lou Shook Austin L. B. Shook Louisiana Wilson Shook San Saba Elder

Pat Neff to Speak in Llano and Nearby Towns

Hon Pat Neff candidate for Governor plans a state tour this week. He speaks in Cherokee at 9 a.m. Friday June 11 and then at Liang 11 a.m. Burnet 3 p.m. and Lampasas 8 p.m. Llano meeting at the Court House.

Pat Neff Liang Burnet Lampasas Llano Court House

Prosperity Report From South Texas Visit

Prof E H Hereford notes strong business conditions in South Texas during a return trip. Llano visitors Mr and Mrs Derrell Cody spent a few days there before heading to Georgetown to visit relatives. Mr Cody will study at Chicago University, while Mrs Cody plans to join her parents in Llano after a Florida trip. Cody to resume stay before next school year.

E. H. Hereford South Texas Derrell Cody Llano Georgetown Cody Chicago Chicago University Gainsville Florida Mr. Cody

Mrs Wallace Hosts Garden Party For Claud Wallace Guest

Mrs. W C Wallace hosted a charming Monday afternoon lawn party at her home in honor of Mrs Claud Wallace of Shawnee Oklahoma and her daughter Mrs H Harold Nivens of Austin. Guests enjoyed games, flowers, and refreshments with prizes awarded to Mrs Leslie Brown and Mrs H S Selfian and Percy Brown.

W. C. Wallace Claud Wallace Shawnee Okla Harold Nivens Austin Loretta Mae Virginia Wallace Leslie Brown H. S. Selfian Percy Brown S. Harold Ivens Mesdames M. M. Moss Max Marshall Raymond Byfield L. D. Kuykendall Allan Newsom W. B. Ransom Fre Jackson N. B. Hargon Wilkins Dry Moore Houston W. FH. Wallace O. G. Porter Clney Moss Misses Ola Mayes Anna Mae Tarrence

Johnson Ratlif f wed quietly at Pastis parsonage

Jesse F Johnson and Pauline Ratliff wed at the Pastist parish house with Rev Garner performing the ceremony Monday. They left for a short honeymoon in Austin and San Antonio and plan to make Liano their home returning soon. The couple is from prominent local families with the bride the daughter of R B Rats and the groom a ranchman son of Frank Johnson.

Jesse F. Johnson Pauline Ratliff Garner Frank Johnson

Revival At Baptist Church In Llano

Rev Blaylock of Cameron and Mr McLain of Teague assist Rev Garner in a two week revival that began last Sunday. The meeting is starting well with growing interest. Services are held daily with morning at 10 o clock and evening at 8.

B. B. Blaylock Cameron Mr. McLain Teague Texas Llano Garner

Carload of Maxwells Displayed at Qualls Hardware

The Qualls Hardware Company received a carload of new Maxwell Touring Cars this week and now displays them across from the post office. The Maxwell model is praised for dependability and service with claims it is the best value for money, inviting customers to visit and verify.

Qualls Hardware Company Jis

Mrs Manning and Geraldine Visit Mrs Hardison

Mrs J A Manning and her daughter Geraldine from Floresville are guests of Mrs Manning’s sister Mrs Hardison.

J. A. Manning Geraldine Floresville Mrs. Manning Mrs. Hardison

Mrs Buttery and daughter return from Texas visit

Mrs George Buttery and her daughter Miss Mabel have returned after a two weeks visit in Adeline and Sweetwater.

George Buttery Mabel Adeline and Sweetwater

McLean Announces Candidacy for 33rd Judicial District Judge

The News announces J. H. McLean of Llano will run for District Judge in the 33rd Judicial District. He will enter the race subject to Democratic voters in the July primaries, backed by a long legal career and strong qualifications. Also noted: Mr and Mrs J R Borland hosted a camp Pajama dance Saturday for Kingsland youths with music by J J Paulkner. attendance included Iva Wing Bertha Woover Wanda Lappe and others.

J. H. McLean Llano McLean J. R. Borland Kingsland Camp Pajama J. J. Paulkner Iva Wing Bertha Woover Wanda Lappe Olie Lee Clearman Willie Dodson Fadrie Maisie Woover Myrtle Wooten Dink Neal Willie Lessie Velma Smith Raymond Bedford Martin King Curtis Smith Roy Hallmark Ernest Tuberville Elias Raymond Haile E. Huddier N. R. Radtke Leon Nolen Leonard Smmith Stacy Miller Tom Smith Manson Haile Cleburne Ricketson Sherman Long Tom O'Donnel

Opera House Week Program and Local News Snippet

The Opera House lineup lists evenings this week and next with The Third Kiss, Egg Crate Wallop, The Life Line, Cupids Foreclosure, The Girl at Bay, and Inferior Sex. Local residents visit relatives, attend Texas Press Association, Buick car sale noted, and a playful guess about Rev Bourne’s fishing trip.

Opera Lionse Vivian Martin Ed Ray Maurice Tourneur Bessie Love Corrinne Griffith

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Llano County Texas

Llano County Democratic Executive Committee schedules 1 30 p m June 21 192x at the Court House Llano Texas to print the official ballot estimate election costs apportion them among candidates decide ballot order and conduct other committee business Woburn Oatman chairman and listed members attend to duties.

Democratic Executive Committee Llano County Court House Llano Texas Woburn Oatman G. £. Shults Slane J. W. Bauer Castell Frank Ross McNut J. Casner Bluirton H. Hereford Tow R. B. McCall Lone Grove Jd. A. Coursey Duncan School House R.om. Nolan Suendy Mountain J. G. Allred Click Hfuge Ostreich Winkel H. John McLeod, Jr Field Creek Valley Spring Cash Moss Oxford R. J. Medlock Prairie Mountain Clint Sawrer Gabsyhead T. Wooten Long Mountain C. Beesley Esbow TH. M. Smith Gainesville J. A. Bird Six Mile J. A. Willisins Kingstand

Death of Sam M. Watkins Pioneer of San Marcos

Sam M. Watkins age four years died at his West Hopkins Street home last Thursday. An ex Confederate soldier and Texas Ranger, he was beloved in San Marcos known as Uncle Sam. Funeral held Friday at the City Cemetery with stores closing for services. Survived by widow four daughters and three sons.

Sam M. Watkins San Alarcos West Hopkins Street Mr. Watkins Courtland Alabama Texas Rangers Mr. Watkns Sam San Marcos Sue Warnken Helena Ark Nelson Tuttle Staples Robi. Lee Mattie Watkins Henry Watkins Sam Watkins Winkelman Ariz

Scouts Clean Up Around Monument

The Newsman notes long grass and weeds around the Confederate monument were cut and the area cleaned. Uncle Tom Holland and a squad of Scouts led the effort and the paper extends thanks for their service.

Tom Holland

Lodge Named Permanent Chair As Republican National Convention Opens

Chicago June 8 Senator Lodge was chosen as permanent chairman by the permanent organization committee. He led over Beveridge and McCormick on the first ballot with votes 22 9 and 7 respectively. The rest of the temporary organization was urged to become permanent without opposition.

Chicago Senator Lodge Committee On Permanent Organization Beveridge Indiana McCormick Hlindy Lodge Tlinois Woods Senator Watson Edward D. Difield New Jersey Frank Huehegel Wood Vis Vieter Psychological Effenc Hitchcock Tuffield Charles Lt. Innes London Johnson Lowden Johnson and Wood

Birth Of Daughter To Mc Donald Family

A healthy girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Mc Donald last Wednesday morning. Mother and baby are doing nicely.

Mrs. O. K. McDonald Mother Babe

Mrs Edgar Garrett departs for Desdemonia to join husband

Mrs Edgar Garrett leaves Wednesday to travel to Desdemonia where she will join her husband after a several day stay with her mother Mrs 8 R Porch.

Edgar Garrett Desdemonia 8. R. Porch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rioer R. H. Laning Temple Mrs. Gallman City Mrs Lester Gray O. E. Smith Jesse Smith Mason Messrs. Smith Llanc W. C. Wallac Baptist Church Carload OF Maxwells Mr. and Mrs. Borland OPERA A. H. Wilbern Texas Press Association W. B. Haynie Beeville Univers Polly Norton Aliss Es Eubanke Cox Vy Mias Misa Izetta Hargon Somerville Hospital G. T. Bourne Milford Cora Hill Miriam Catgigge Roscoe Biel Wilbern Oatman Lino County Louis H. Bruhl Elsie Rothman Rockport Anna Brown Miss Grace Wes Ross Peacock Ilano Tony McRae New Mexico Mr. Peacock Peacock Clovis
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