William Honig dies aged 64 in Llano County community
William Honig son of Mis and Mia Honig died May 14 1926 at age 64 years 1 month 26 days in the Llano area where he helped develop the community He married Verena Anderegg of Mason County Texas on November 1 1884 ten children survive along with his aged mother two brothers and four sisters Funeral was led by Rev J H Wendt with many local pallbearers and a note of community worth and sympathy from Llano County friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Honig
Mis
Mia
Linton Honrad
Eka
Verena Anderegg
Mason County
Texas
E. J. Honig
Austin
Daniel
Samuel
Benjamine Honig
Harper
Ernest Honig
Dallas
Will Arnold
Cecil Tucker
Washington, D. C
Fred Clements
San Diego
Cal
Lillie Honig
Lydia Honig
Castell
Clements
Tucker
A.C
Reno
Nevada
Emma Schmidt
J. Ll. Holmig
Llano
W. D. Cowan
San Saba
W. P. Keeling
Memphis
Sophie Schlaudt
Fredericksburg
Liano County
Contract Awarded for New Methodist Church Project
A Tuesday afternoon contract with J. K. Blackmore of Austin sets work to begin June 1 to finish the new Methodist church by November 15 this year. The project costs about 310000, with 27000 already subscribed and 4000 more needed, all cash on delivery. Geo. M. Watkins contributes 15000 cash plus a 10000 endowment, leaving 15000 to raise. builders will be paid as progress occurs. If funded, the church in Ilano could be ready for worship before Christmas.
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Liano
J. K. Blackmore
Austin
Mr.ckmoré
Roy JL. Thoman
J. J. Mason
Geo. M. Watkins
Friends of the Church
Ilano
Music Class to Present Programs at High School Auditorium
The music class of Mrs. Frederick Opp will present musical programs at the high school auditorium tonight and tomorrow night at 8 15. The class has consistently met high standards in past years and invites the public to attend both recitals. Also notes family updates including Sophie Grenwelge's return from Uvalde and improving health of Felix Grenwelge and Weasley. Nearby residents Mr. and Mrs. J J Faulkner visited from Kingsland.
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Frederick Opp
Llano Vocational Students Sweep Southern Pacific Prizes
Nine of fifteen prizes from the Southern Pacific lines went to Llano High School Vocational students for papers on The Best Methods of Farm Diversification. Franklin Spinks won first prize with a free trip to Houston and radio reading rights. others receiving awards include Decker Paulus Vann Maddox M A Reed Jr Jess Cumming Howard Thompson Steve M Peacock and Alex Handin. Instructor Roger L Simpson praised for his guiding work.
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Southern Pacific Farm
Southern Pacific Lines
Llano
Roger L. Simpson
A. and M. College of ‘Texas
Southern Pacific
Franklin Spinks
Houston
Decker Paulus
Vann Maddox
M.A. Reed, Jr
Carl Summers
Jess Cumming
Howard Thompson
Steve M. Peacock
Alex Hardin
Simpson
A. and
M. College of Texas
Llano High School
Twenty Two Students to Receive Diplomas for 1926 Llano
Llano schools close their 1925 26 session in a week with twenty two seniors in the class all candidates for diplomas. The list includes Alice Chesnut Earl Newsom Margaret Norton E B Morrison Leola Holtzer Howard Lange Rosa Pehl Marvin Harris Florence Schmidt Louis Lee Wallace Rubye Osbourn Felice Boyd Marjorie Laning Hardin Lawdon Ava Rath Macy Smith Maymie Watterson Shelley Riley Vera Sweet Walker Willie Mae Box Lillie Mae Briscoe Ossie Mae Lanier. Most plan to enter higher education this fall to complete their academic careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Liano School
Alice Chesnut
Earl Newsom
Margarite Norton
E. B. Morrison
Leola Holtzer
Howard Lange
Rosa Pehl
Marvin Harris
Florence Schmidt
Louis Lee
Teachers Treat Board With Lunch at Grammar School
The grammar school teachers hosted the Board of Trustees to a noon lunch Tuesday. Attending were board secretary Wilburn Outman Supt T W Levy Miss Rogers principal and other instructors who served the guests. Frank Rothmann president praised the teachers for the thoughtful hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Wilburn Outman
Supt
T. W. Levy
Miss Rogers
Frank Rothmann
Fishing Parties Arrive in Llano for Summer Outings
Fishing parties from other sections are beginning to arrive in Llano. Campers are setting along the river with reports from Junction that parties are already in large numbers for a two week outing as summer vacation season starts.
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Llano
Yeu
Leidns Cro Oise Arts
Castell
Junction
Moseleys Visit Liane As Family Reunites
Slater Moseley and wife, now in Colorado and Texas, arrived in Liane last Saturday. He returned Monday, while Mrs. Moseley stays a few days at the Kendrick home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kendrick.
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Slater Moseley
Colorado
Texas
Liane
Brubakers Return Home From Fredericksburg Visit
Mr and Mrs G W Brubaker returned home Sunday after a short trip to Fredericksburg to visit friends for a few days.
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G. W. Brubaker
Fredericksburg
Entertainment at H.8 Auditorium Saturday Night
Grade school plans a program of plays and attractions at the high school auditorium on Saturday night May 22 at 8 30 oclock. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Miss Clara Heller of Victoria visiting Liano guest of Miss Nora Hartman. Mrs N C Wilson returned from San Antonio visiting her son Vernon Wilson and family. She was met in Fredericksburg by J R Cone.
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Clara Heller
Victoria
Cypress Milla
Liano
Nora Hartman
Weekend Visit By Wachtman Holtzer and Family
Wachtman Holtzer and his wife from Junction spent the weekend visiting the homes of their parents and other relatives and friends.
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Wachtman Holtzer and
Junction
Demonstration Farms Show Fertilizer Benefits On Corn And Cotton
County Agent Robinson and J F Buttery tour local demonstrations noting sharp gains on fertilized land versus unfertilized plots. They expect cotton to soon reveal similar improvements as heat dries crops, with broader adoption of fertilizing in 1925. Farmers are urged to visit these farms to see the impact and prepare for seasonal changes amid wet weather.
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J. F. Buttery
Robinson
Star Garage Moves to New Quarters on Main Street
Clark and Chas Smith proprietors of the Star Garage have moved from the Goodman building to the Davis garage on Main Street next to Buick Cottage. They report we are ready to handle all automobile work except selling Bagoline and expect gasoline service to be in operation by early next week.
Llano Boy Wins Watch in Essay Writing Contest
Norris Murphy of Llano High School won the gold watch offered by Rev. B A Hunter for the essay What My Church Means to Me and My Obligations to it. More than fifty essays were submitted, and Norris earns the honor for his work amid a competitive field.
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Norris Murphy
P. M. Murphy
Llano High School
B. A. Hunter
Norris
Winging
Dol Tor Tits
Townsends Send Old Papers From Early Lianga Issues
Mrs E D Townsend forwarded old Lianga town papers to the office including the Liane News and Tuna Times from 1905 1908 and 1913 Her selections recall a fall season when the town had a lasting institution and note the first Trades Day event The collection also highlights Liangs public life two decades ago and the town's activities back then
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E. D. Townsend
Liane News
Tuna Times
Liang
County VEE Promotes Countywide Wolf and Wild Cat Club
Reports describe launching a Llano county organization to rid the area of predatory wolves and wild cats. A one cent per acre and one cent per head tax on sheep and goats would fund a $2500 first year. The club plans a constitution and bylaws with bounties modeled on neighboring counties.
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Prairie Mountain
Llano County
Liano County
Mason County
Mountaineer 1826 edition by Llano High School delivered
The 1826 Mountaineer annual from Llano High School was printed last week and delivered to the Senior Class on Monday. It is the largest annual yet and features thorough compilation and extensive illustrations. It is dedicated to Miss Anice Jenkins, with strong support from local business advertisers. The Junior Class plans to publish their 1927 edition, aiming to surpass previous efforts and match the best in the state.
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Llano
Oftorney
Texas
The
Mountaineer
Albert Burleson Visits Friends in Liano Tuesday
Former Postmaster General Albert Burleson stopped in Liano for a short visit Monday meeting old friend Geo. M. Watkins and other locals. He served as congressman from the Austin district and held a noted cabinet post. He said he is out of politics but hopes to vote to free Texas from Fergusoniant.
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Albert Burleson
Liano
Geo. M. Waktins
Burleson
Austin
Wil
Texas
Fergusoniant
Washington
Mrs Saunders Returns Home From Smithville Visit
Mrs W J Saunders came home Tuesday after visiting Smithville for a few days. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs Richardson who will stay for part of the summer.
Medina Texas hosts practical farm course July 14 15 16
Southwest Texas Short Course encampment at Medina Herefora Ranch near San Antonio features field tours hands on demonstrations on form and ranch business. A M College staff lead practical activities for farmers and ranchers and their families with programs from nine to five daily including games singing swimming and motion pictures. County Agent Robinson available for details.
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Southwest Texas
Medina-Herefora Ranch
San Antonio
A & M. College
Wall
Robinson
Moore named to nominating committee of West Texas Chamber
W J Moore of the Moore State Bank receives two telegrams confirming his appointment to the nominating committee of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. The panel will select officers for the coming year and the annual convention in Amarillo on June 21 22 23 promises to be the largest ever with Ammuito preparing for thousands of visitors.
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W. J. Moore
Qaghter
Moore State Bank
Weat Texad Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Moore
Luncheon Club Hosts Interscholastic Winners Luncheon
About twenty five county and district meet winners from the Interscholastic League were guests at a Luncheon Club event yesterday. Winners announced their event roles and inspired club members to support local schools. John Gibson arrived in Llano to reside with his mother and brother at the J. A. Mayes home.
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Hace
John Gibson
Kerrville
Llano
J. A. Mayes
Local Residents Return After Brief University Visit
W Yiowler a student at the State University spent a short visit in the past week returning to Austin Sunday. R H Tuning came home Monday from Bagie Pass where he stayed with his daughter Mia Geo A Staples for several days. He said it rained almost continuously and farmers in the southern part of the state are far behind on work.
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W. Yiowler
State University
Timne
Austin
R. H. Tuning
Bagie Pass
Mia
Geo
A. Staples
Local Rainfall Report From Milton Ricketson
Mil ton Ricketson reports an inch and a quarter of rain at his house Monday night, extending about half a mile. He notes several similar showers this month, each seeming to promise a wider general rain across a large area.
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Milton Ricketson
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Methodist Church
Sophie Grenwelge
Uvalde
Felix Grenwelge
Weasley
Granwelge
Heath
T. J. Watkins
Bastrop
Sieben
J. J. Faulkner
Kingsland
H. 8
Star Garage
Main Street
Llano Boy
Medina
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