Llano Milling Co Hikes Water Rates Prompting City Clash
Llano residents learned last Saturday that the Llano Milling Company will raise water rates after the firm reported operating at a loss. City officials and Mayor Moss dispute the move, arguing the new schedule violates the contract terms. The new minimum is 1,000 gallons at $1.25, down from 2,500 gallons at $1.15.
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Liano Milling ‘Company
Llano
Barker
Liano
Moss
Omaypuany
Mary Moas Joins New York Art Course For Commercial Work
Miss Mary Moas leaves Chicago to complete a commercial art course in New York City noting stronger post graduation opportunities. She has earned favorable comments from master artists and aims to begin independent commercial work soon.
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New York
Miss Mary Moas Jeff
New York City
Miss Mary
Chicago
Rain yields improve corn crop outlook in Llawo region
A local report notes half an inch of rain fell last Saturday in Llawo town, with heavier rainfall nearby toward the southwest in parts. The moisture boosted soil conditions and the corn crop appears nearly assured, though rain coverage varied across areas.
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Hal Inch
Llawo
Llano Ladies Win Prizes in Austin American Contest
Misa Beatrice Moseley won first prize for her district in the Austin American subscription contest receiving 100 dollars. Mrs R Pishheck secured second prize earning 50 dollars. The notes commend the ladies work while citing larger prizes going to entrants from Austin with broader territory.
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Llano
Austin
Misa Beatrice Moseley
County Court Set For Heavy Criminal Docket Next Week
County Gopi will convene next Monday but holiday postpones to Tuesday. County Clerk Halford reports about thirty five criminal cases ready for arraignment, creating an unusually heavy criminal docket as civil cases remain light. Many criminal matters stem from the recent district court grand jury.
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Gopi
Halford
Beet monster barrels fill winter supplies
Joe Smith of Valley Spring showed a unusually large beet that looked like a small barrel and could fill nearly three quart jars. He suggested having a dozen such beets would supply winter needs.
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Joe Smith
Stock Shipments Light From Here Past Week
During the past week stock shipments were made from this place to markets. Jd C Stribling delivered two cars. Sid Susith one car. E Moore one car. Ira Spi one car. Newsom and Wester one car. John Osbourn one car.
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Jd. C. Stribling
Sid Susith
E. Moore
Ira Spi
Newsom and Wester
John Osbourn
Fine or Born to Mr and Mrs Wallace in Austin
On Tuesday a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W H Wallace in Austin. The mother was not doing well but latest reports say both mother and infant are thriving and expected to return home soon.
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Fine
Mrs
W. H. Wallace
Austin
Sue Bay
W.H. Wallace
Sunday School Pic Nic By River Enjoyed By Students
On June 25 the King's Messengers class of the Christian Sunday School held a picnic near Sand Stone. Miss Grace Brown leads the organized group with officers Lucile Atchison president Gertrude Atchison vice president Arden Brame secretary treasurer and Vera Walker reporter.
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King’s Messengers
The
Christian Sunday School
Sand Stone
Grace Brown
Lucile Atchison
Gertrude Atchison
Arden Brame
Vera Walker
New gin building under way near Worth Llano site
Construction started this week on a modern cotton gin near Worth Llano beside the old air mill location. Lumber hauling began last Saturday as the building committee rushes to finish and install the latest machinery for farmers' best possible ginnin g service.
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Worth Llano
Air Mill
Commissioners Canvas Vote Last Saturday Declares Road Tax Favorable
County commissioners canvassed the recent road tax vote and declared the measure in favor. Funds for deficiency warrants were discussed but no action was taken at the meeting.
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting Planned at Mullemeyer Home
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will meet at Mrs G C Mullemeyer s home Friday afternoon at four o clock.
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The
Presbyterian Church
G. C. Mullemeyer
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Set Friday Afternoon
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet with Mrs. Wilburn Oatman Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Wilburn Oatman
Accounts Allowed by County Fathers at Regent Session
The Commissioners' Court records show routine disbursements including tools, tractor parts, road work, and office supplies. Notable items list charges for lumber, stationery, medicine for paupers, and salaries, with multiple entries for highway work and tractor use across several months.
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R. Schorlemmer
Eurn. Co
India
W. S. Decker
Barras
Texas Co
Pierce Ou, Cor
Mdse
J.D. Adams & Co
McMurray Lu
J. H. Leverett
G. Lively
Jesse Carter
W. B. Adams
Steck
von Beckmann Co
Dorsey Co
Southern Chem. Prod
Liahe Drug Co
Allen
Jolinson
F.C. Willbern
Fean Deena Ead McMurray Lum. Co
J. CG. Walker
J. K. Tanner
Gaif Refining Co
McMurray Lum. Co
Bluffton Bridge
Atkins
Liberty Hill Girl Dies After Mysterious Illness
Miss Lucy Ferges, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Farges of Liberty Hill Texas, died at Austin City Hospital after a six day illness. She had lived in Austin four weeks and disappeared from a rooming house before returning to the hospital where she lost consciousness. The cause of death remains undisclosed and officials would not provide further information.
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Lucy Ferges
W. E Farges
Liberty Hl
Texas
Austin City Hospital
Riday
Austin
East Tenth Street
Obituary of John S Osbourn of Llano County Texas
John S Osbourn born November 4 1838 came to Texas at age nine living in Lavaca County until 1861 He married Francis Netaon in 1867 and had seven children five survived He moved to Llano County in 1881 where he lived until his death June 14 1921 He served three years and months in the Civil War and joined the Christian Church in 1880.
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John
Osbourn
Texas
Lavaca County
Wasi
I Francis Netaon
Vion
Ava
Tenn
Llano County
Christian Church
Walter Johnson Wins Heart of His Buddies Sister
Walter V Johnson of San Antonio married Miss Herod Hammerton in Los Angeles on June 15 in Marvinge. The couple tours in California. Johnson served in the Marines and fought in France where Hammerton died heroically beside him. The romance began after his condolence visit to the Hammerton family last summer.
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Walter
Johnson
Los Angele
California
Walter V. Johnson
Herod Hammerton
Liano
Rank Johnson
Walters
Buddie
Young Hammerton
Hammerton
Waller
Young Hammerson
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Los Ange Jon
Liano team stars shine with fast play on the diamond
Chestnut leads as a quick lead off with Hig speed on bases and timely hits. Duncan and S. Duncan pace strong pitching and stingy hits. Guery Martin Lowe Brame Keyser Ozment Dalrymple Chapman and Wiswee contribute defense and power, creating a balanced lineup and dramatic in‑game moments.
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Chestnut
Liano
Hig
B. Duncan
S. Duncan
Guery
Britton
Iia
Q. Martin
Lowe
Fine Dalrymple
Llano
Brame
Keyser
iChestnut
Chapman
Wis Wee
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Welci
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Rule
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Joe Keyser
O. K
Alfred Schafer
Germany
Pollar Mountain
Joe
Llano Boys
Pat Hargon
T. W. Norton
Mary
CIN Here
L. D. Lively
Valley Spring
Lois Galloway
Granger
MM. G. Jr
Lively
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Missionary Society
Liberty Hill
Austin Duty Hospital
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Yanks
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