Death of Mrs J W Johnston in Lometa area
Death notice and obituary detail the passing of Mrs Birthena Ann Johnston age 66 near Lometa after a lingering illness. The Gazette lists her birth in San Saba County December 24 1859, marriage to J W Johnston, nine children still living, and mentions funeral services conducted by Rev Dance with burial in Harris Cemetery. It notes her Christian faith and extended family sympathy from Lampasas and San Saba counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthena Ann Johnston
Lometa
Maud Collier
Goldthwaite
Aubry Warrick
Nolanville
Carl Johnston
Lamesa
Ernest Johnston
Lampasas
Earl Johnston
Douglas
Arizona
Roy Johnston
Chester
Kyle Johnston
Missionary Baptist Church
Chadwick
San Saba
Harris
Dance
H. W. Bolton
Repair Shop Opens in Old Livery Barn on Wallace Street
Advert reads I have opened a shoe and harness repair shop in the front room of the old Livery barn on Wallace street. W. S. Ponton, San, Saba, 8-2p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Street
W. S. Ponton
San
Saba
Stop That Itching Cure Ad From Old Newspaper
An advertisement offering Blue Star Remedy promises relief for skin diseases such as eczema dermatitis and ringworm. The copy claims the product will not stain clothing and has a pleasant odor, with a dealer listed as Simmons Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seleby
Simmons Drug Store
Surprise Party for Miss Mayme Byrd at Home
Miss Mayme Byrd celebrated her birthday with a surprise party Monday evening at her home. Friends and gifts filled the occasion as guests named Ruth Lindsey Irene Hamrick Ina Mae Summers Helen Walker Annie Belle Orion Rhodes Elouise Hardin Mrs Ray Jackson Worth House Clarence Summers Bill Joekel Curtis Johnson Jimmie Williams George Hunter Roy Lanham Bill Conner Bob Taylor Fred Nelms Jeff Byrd and others enjoyed hot chocolate and small cakes after light games. W. W. Holman sustained a bruised hand a crushed foot and a sprained leg when a horse fell on him Tuesday while he was near a cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Byrd
Ruth Lindsey
Irene Hamrick
Ina Mae Summers
Helen Walker
Annie Belle
Orion Rhodes
Elouise Hardin
Ray Jackson
Brownwood
Messrs
Worth House
Clarence Summers
Bill Joekel
Curtis Johnson
Jimmie Williams
Geo. Hunter
Roy Lanham
Bill Conner
Bob Taylor
Fred Nelms
Jeff Byrd
City Drug Store and Hardware Changes in San Saba
City Drug Store changes hands as James W. Cummins sells his stake to former partner Leonard Skaggs and Cecil B. Smith. Skaggs and Smith vow to maintain former policy and service at Wallace street. Hardware and Furniture firm of W A Martin sold to Cummins and North Millican. Martin stays in San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Cummins
Leonard Skaggs
Cecil B. Smith
Messrs. Skaggs
Smith
Skaggs
Waxahachie
Mr. Smith
Neff Pardons Fifteen Convicts in Texas Letter
Governor Pat Neff pardoned fifteen inmates in Austin on Saturday. Ten are conditional and none are prominent. Among the pardoned, two are crippled with losses of an arm and a leg, while most are described as obscured. The move increases his term total to seventeen pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Pat Neff
Capitol
Gov. Neff
Creosone Promises At-Home Dental Healing Aid
A new liquid medicated by dental professionals targets gum tissue and root areas to heal pockets and kill germs causing pyorrhea. Claimed to deliver hospital chair results at home without pain or cost. Recommended by Simmons Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Drug Store
Probate Notice Of Will And Letters Testamentary
The State of Texas in San Saba County commands publication of a probate notice for C Maas deceased. Albertina Maas filed to probate the will and seek letters testamentary to be heard at the February 1925 term at the San Saba County Court House. Public observers may attend and contest. The notice is issued January 20 1925 and signed by Arch Woods Clerk. In county news: W P Gunter of Richland Springs visited the county seat last week and Jack Smith with Robt Timberlake attended the Overland demonstration in Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
San Saba
C. Maas
Albertina Maas
San Saba County
Jack Smith
Robt
Timberlake
Mason Wednesday
Exide Batteries for Your Car
Exide Batteries offers the right battery for any car and invites customers to visit for a battery or other auto needs.
New Filling Station Planned At Square Corner
Ed Seiler of Llano announces a new filling station on the southwest corner of the public square with crews on the job this week. He will handle all kinds of automobile use and accessories, and favors San Saba as the best town in the beat county and best state in the world. R H Taylor of Richland Springs visited town Tuesday and stopped at the News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Seiler
Llano
jHe
San Saba
Oklahoma visitor and hospital convalescence update
J. H. Beene of Oklahoma is visiting his daughters Mmes. Tom Myers and John Edgerton. Mrs F. F. Edwards arrived home Tuesday night from Temple after an operation and several days in the hospital. Friends will be glad to know she is convalescing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Beene
Oklahoma
Mmes
Tom Myers
John ‘Edgerton
F. F. Edwards
Temple
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Lon Low
R. J. Edwards
J. W. Johnston
Orth of Commerce Street
Williams
John Seiders
J. L. Dailey
Murray Building
C. R. Green
C. H. Biggs’ Store
Jos
Greer
Clark Building
Bob
Iss
R. L. Seiders
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Claud Huddleston
Box
Hamilton
Andrew Locklear
J. H. Burk Ranch
Clyde Wood
Algerita
Jerry
Louie Richardson
A. Doiron
David Edmondson
Bill
B. R. Russell
Suprise Party
W. W. Holman
City Drug Store
Martin Hardware and Furniture
Neff
John Deere
Qualls Hdw. Co
Arch Woods
Clerk County
W. P. Gunter
Richland Springs
T. C. Henry
iNew
R. H. Taylor
Tutt’s
Rexail Store
San Saba, Texas
Nile
William P. S. Earle
Morris Grocery Co
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