11 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
1
Dr W D Biggs has rejoined his practice after a stay in a Temple sanitarium for an infected hand from a patient operation. Doctors report the infection was serious but he is recovering and on the road to full health.
The China public school will open on Monday November 15. Homer Jenings serves as principal with Miss Ruth Gunter as assistant teacher. Patrons are urged to take advantage of the opening. Judge John Seiders has beautified and improved his office with a glass door and white interior paint.
Elder J. J. Edwards of the Primitive Baptist church will preach at the Christian Tabernacle on the third Sunday this month the twenty first day. You are invited to these services. Cleaning and pressing offered by experienced men with up-to-date machinery. Kirk, Nuf-Sed.
Locklear sold the race horse Davis, owned by A. J. Harkey, at the San Angelo fair. Davis, sired by L. B. Davis, had bad luck at Angelo and was left at the post twice, yet he remained a favorite and brought a handsome price. Davis was bought by Sam Harkey of Tankersley, a former San Saba resident who recognizes a good horse.
G L Huckaby thanks voters of San Saba County after being elected County Superintendent. He says he did not solicit votes or campaign, stressing the office should be nonpolitical and his sole aim is to work for the education of children. He signs sincerely.
San Saba built a 26 0 first quarter lead and rolled past Lometa 40 0 as Whitt Odiorne and Cohen starred with long runs and receptions. Odiorne returned a kickoff 71 yards for a touchdown and Massey added key runs, with San Saba using many players to test positions and push toward the district title.
Richard Davis, local manager of Western Lampasas Oil Company, reports a good oil showing at the Wittenburg ranch well and notes the drill hit substantial gas on Wednesday afternoon. The bailer also brought up oil to indicate a strong showing in the slush pit. North Millican of Colony Community joins the tax collector office, Alex E Moore, as an industrious young man ready to assist the public with business.
A new serial production The Lost City barrels into Africa and jungles with wild beasts and perilous stunts. The daring cast travels into the jungle to film realistic clashes with lions leopards elephants and alligators. Starts at the Majestic Friday November 19 with a Charley Chaplin comedy and additional reels.
For sale two farms fronting on the Colorado River and adjoining 80 acres with 35 in cultivation and 100 acres with 40 in cultivation. Average improvements and good pastures located one mile above Regency and four miles north of Locker. Will sell at a bargain. G. A. Walters. Corner Drug Store special agents Gilbert Crowley suffered a broken arm when a tin Lizzie kicked him down last week.
S. Aylor buys Hart property from his father H. H. Aylor and relocates this week. H. H. Aylor moves to the John Walters old homestead, recently bought by BR. M. Wooster of Kentucky, who plans to spend the winter in Houston.
The San Saba Methodist Church announces services for Sunday November 14 1920 with Sunday school at 945 am sermon at 11 am on The Ideal Church Junior League at 4 pm Senior League at 6 pm and a 7 pm sermon on Abundant Provision for our Needs The public is invited. Pastor James F Pennybacker. D E Armor reports cotton ginned to Oct 18 totals 6051 bales this year vs 1185 last year in the county.
An authorial note thanks San Saba County voters for reelecting the sheriff, promising to serve well and express gratitude for the confidence shown in the liberal vote. The message closes with a pledge to be the best sheriff possible and a courteous sign-off.
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