A Word in Season New Year Greetings
A brief seasonal message expressing thanks for favors received and extending wishes of ness and prosperity for the New Year.
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
A brief seasonal message expressing thanks for favors received and extending wishes of ness and prosperity for the New Year.
February 1 1918 marks the start of monthly water and rent charges payable at the company office. Statements arrive the 1st. payments due by the 5th. Delinquent payers face cutoff and a $1 reclaim fee. Minimum water charge is $1.50 per month for 3500 gallons. extra water billed at 30 cents per thousand. Household usage is $1.00 per month beyond the minimum, excluding lawn sprinkling. Meter prices have doubled in the past year prompting the rate increase.
The item lists local greetings and acknowledgments from S. B. W. Hudson supervisor of the San Saba water system, B. R. Russell on cattle wintering, thanks from Dr G Av Wilson, and holiday visits by Willie B. Henry and wife, Johnnie Atchison and family, Earl Avery and relatives, plus W. B. Biggs visiting Dr Brown’s sister near Gatesville.
The Burleson couple, long prominent in Burleson town history, celebrated a reunion with grandchildren of GI Riptenas and extended family. A note recalls their early support for Odd Yellows Cemetery Association and Mrs. Burleson’s years as president. Christmas visitors included R. W. Burleson, Maj. Richard C. Burleson, Worth Burleson, Wade Burleson, and Mrs. Worth Price, with ties to City National Bank, Sam Houston area, Swift plant, Stone Webster, and a large Brazos plantations operation.
Miss Jamie Campbell hosted a Wednesday evening event in honor of guest Miss Barker at the Campbell home. The decor featured cedars, holly, and mistletoe as guests enjoyed a game of hearts and assorted refreshments.
Nir Wilson notes Mrs M Kuykendall entertained numerous friends at a Friday afternoon gathering from 2:30 to 6:00 featuring the game 42. Decorations included holly, wreaths, bells, and red green festoons. Prizes of sugar and luncheon sets were awarded. Mrs C T Jones led with high score.
A local business extends season’s greetings to customers and would like to call even more customers in the coming year. It promises better service and closer cooperation with community forces to make the city bigger healthier happier and more economical. The note invites visits across the 365 days and aims for pleasant profitable hours.
Texas Board of Water Engineers schedules hearings on the Colorado River water rights petition filed by Colorado Canal Company. Hearings set for Bay City February 4 1918 and San Saba March 2 1918, to determine relative claims to Colorado River waters. Witnesses and participants to appear at the county courthouses in Bay City Matagorda County and San Saba County Texas.
Fragmentary display of local notices and certificates from San Saba News. Mentions Rev D W Gaddy and J L Brownwood in Texas counties, fees, and political subdivision terms. Contains names such as Mrs B H Lewellyn and James Hays Quarles with attestations and Chamberlain references.
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