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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

5

Tentative Water Agreement Reached Between City and Milling Co

The council tentatively approves a basis for a water supply contract with the Llane Milling Company. The plan includes 3000 gallons daily for one dollar, fire plugs at 50 cents per plug per year, and filtration testing by the University if water quality questions arise. Council to draft final terms for company review.

Collertar Norton Ask Vastar Blether Sii Pty City of Llano Llane Mil, and Manufacturing Company I¢Eh Lee Jurnigan Llane Cosubrerees

Carey Porter Appointed Traveling Freight Agent

Gulf Coast Lines announces appointments with Jack Gowin named General Agent and C C Porter named Traveling Freight Agent based in Kansas City. Porter, a Llano native, has been in Eunice Louisiana in railroad work and will relocate for the new post. The position carries high responsibility and Porter's friends celebrate the appointment.

Gulf Coast Lines Jack Gowin C.C. Porter Kansas City Llano Carey Eunice Louisiana Kan Porter

National Guard call reaches Liano Boy in Texas unit

Sylvan Simpson writes his parents that by the time they read the letter he would be marching with his Company F Second Infantry Texas National Guard. He was a university student when summons came and enlisted after Christmas. The company may volunteer in case of war, though the call is uncertain.

Sylvan Simpson Second Infantry Texas National Guard Sylvan Christimas

Attendance Contest Prompts Nod To Noles May Averages

The News highlights a May contest among students linked to the Llano Marble Palis School. It notes friendly rivalry and the largest average scores across the period, with selections and dates implied for the Sunday session.

Noles Pari O Toeul

Auditor's Report Approved Amid City Financing Review

An auditor's report covering all books was approved by the council. The action clear and decisive signals fiscal oversight, with auditors present and a vote recorded on the measure.

Piesday Ajay

Fish Harms Finger During Fishing Near Kingsland

JL Laney of Kingsland was fishing near Kingsland when a 25 pound yellow pit seized a chain in its mouth and dragged him. The fight left his finger badly mutilated, and doctors later decided to amputate the injured finger.

Bee JL Laney Kingsland Llang Mr. Laney

Stock Shipments to Fort Worth Faces Varied Loads

App Smith ships three cars of stock to Fort Worth while Leimbers and Sothmatu send four cars of sheep. M Rothmann moves two cars of Sliven to Fort Worth and Jie Wilson one car thaws to Fort Worth. WOT Stribling ships one car hogs to Port Worth. Col Leverett sends one car stack to Fort Grady Roberts and two cars stock to Fort Worth. Foster and Marshall receive six cars of stock to Fort Worth.

App Smith Leimbers Sothmatu Fort Worth M. Rothmann Jie Wilson Fare Worth Port Worth Col. Leverett Grady Roberts Foster and Marshall

Mass Meeting Called For Friday Night By School Board

A mass meeting was planned for Friday night to discuss expanding activities and improving attendance at the school, with the aim of addressing a matter linked to the land issue before the board’s upcoming election.

Lhune Pupitnas

Mrs Moss Taken to Austin After Illness

Mrs. M. M. Moss was moved to Austin by special train last Saturday due to rising fever. She reached the hospital in three hours and ten minutes where physicians care for her along with Mr. Moss and the infant nurse. The latest word from the bedside says she is somewhat improved though still not out of danger and hopes are raised for a return home soon.

Cresy Batol Panes Creek Tohn Statts Mir Shih Mr. Stotts Strates Hin Stoths Austin Statts Hai Joe Jin Stotts Click Om. Moss Moss Mr. Moss

Delegates Elected to State Convention

Delegates chosen to represent the precinct at the state convention in San Antonio were selected to vote as a group on Woodrow Wilson propositions. The slate included Bison ty head and others such as Simpeun 3 Miansbe and ML Shades, with names like Ray Avas and Hook listed among the elected delegates.

Ube Tosgether San Antonio Woodrow Wilson Das Fk Bison Ty Bi Wilibern Ray Avas Hook Tledeman Moom Muss I. le Templeton Mois Wa Sohalas Tina Bring

Colquitt Hera to Speak on May 16 in Senate Race

The article notes Colquitt Hera will address voters in May 16 in the campaign for the United States Senate. It mentions Hera’s participation in a series of appearances ahead of the election and frames the event as part of the candidate’s bid.

Bajne United States Senate

Public Speaking Contest at New High School Names Winners

The event features Mamse bridass Abas Po Sigm Oratorical Contest with contenders including Shirley Mat Widenstood and Trene Breizeales. Declamation titles include The Alam and the New South and World Peace. Tansom Mackey offers a gold medal for first prize. second and third prizes to be announced.

Cort Shirley Leslie Crownover Alam New South Leroy Sejiman Carl Shirley Lillian Brown Lincoln Damon Willhern Lizzie Hector Dro Armory Tansom & Mackey

Johnson & Byfield Install New Electric Garment Pressing Machine

The Johnson & Byfield store adds a modern Electric Garment Pressing Machine to its equipment. It is one of the newest devices for the trade and reportedly the second of its kind in Tesla. The machine costs about $400 and is designed to press dirt out of clothing rather than into the fabric. Congratulations to the firm on this up to date addition.

Johnson & Byfield

New Dental Fixture Details At Local Clinic

A new dental fixture is being installed this week featuring an electrically driven switchboard and assorted instruments. The item costs more than four dollars and twenty cents. the equipment will streamline procedures and improve efficiency.

Intervention Looms On Mexican Horizon

President Wilson weighs possible U S intervention as raids into American territory rise. He seeks firm alignment with Carranza and other Mexican leaders, while firming up readiness and policies for decisive action in Mexico.

Wilsas Mexico Carranza Agua Piers Atu Obregun Wilgen Vhce Wilson

Bond Election Ordered for School Expansion in 1996

A petition authorized an election on June 12 1996 in the Shoal district to decide issuing bonds totaling 6000 dollars for adding school rooms. The district plans to fund via existing 40 cent tax rate with 5 cents used for bond interest and a sinking fund, promising no new tax and no opposition from voters.

Shelton Construction Company San Antonio Neroplanee Coney Walter Brookings Bridee Street Harvey Crossing Kingsland Yesterdis Seimult Tourd Lita Shoal

Telephone Pole Crash Hits Corner Drug Store

A heavy load from the Waco Quarry Company collision fractured a telephone pole near Corner Drug Store, breaking it several feet above ground. Investigators concluded Mr. Robins failed to turn quickly with his heavy car, causing the incident as residents looked on.

Waco Qhatry Company Panama Canal Me. Robins HUG Cdts

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