Coke County Pioneer Woman Mary E. Monteith Dies at Fort Chadbourne
Mary E. Monteith died Tuesday night March 29 1938 at Fort Chadbourne home of her son LD M Monteith She was born September 1855 in Tennessee and came to Coke County in 1881 with her husband J A Monteith They had twelve children nine survive Funeral held at old Fort cemetery with Rev J J Thompson presiding Many old-time friends attended.
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Mary E. Monteith
LD. M. Monteith
Fort Chadbourne
Coke County
Tennesse
Brownwood
J. A. Monteith
Jess Monteith
Phoenix
Arizona
John Montith
Dos Palos
California
Ice Crisp
Caruthers
Lill Monteith
Lovington
New Mexico
Lula van Zandt
Vlainvein
Texas
Ethelyn French
Safford
Taylor Monteith
C. R. Kirkland
San Angelo
D. M. Monteith
Bill
Petition to Close Bronte Businesses for Summer Hours
Local merchants in Bronte Texas sign an agreement to close at 6 00 P M from April 4 1988 to September 1 1938 Keeneys Variety Store and several nearby businesses listed including L Bridges Kipperson Tailor Shop Bronte Bakery and City Drug Co A family note reports the birth of a nine pound baby girl on March 30 with Pa Wrinkle recovering well.
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Bronte
Texas
Keeney’s
L. Bridges
Kipperson Tailor Shop
Ieer's
Red & White
Bronte Bakery
Sorbie & Wilkin
TC. Price & Co
J. AL Percifull
BL. Clark
City Drug Co
Bronte Beauty Shop
Cumbie & Co
West Texas Utilities Co
Bronte Dharmacy
Rernie
Arthur Wrinkle
Wrinkle
School Trustee Election Slated This Saturday
Saturday April 2 is school trustee election day with two vacancies on the board. Incumbent O W Chapman as tax assessor collector and H O Whitt seek reelection. G E Chisholm B E Modgling J A Percifal and J M Roe Williams appear on the ticket, with write in allowed. Voters urged to choose two best qualified and participate to determine governance.
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O. W. Chapman
H. O. Whitt
G. E. Chisholm
B. E. Modgling
J. A. Percifal
J. M. (Roe) Williams
Itill
Miss Beck is Featured Speaker at Bronte Church
Rev. Bradley promotes Miss Beck who spent six years in Brazil and is on extended furlough. She will deliver a twenty minute address each evening, aiming to reveal her martyrdom and victories. The Vernon meeting shows strong turnout and many conversions as subscriptions drift in.
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Miss Beck
Bradley
Brazil
Rev
Bronte
Vernon
Rebuilt Tennyson School Rises From Ashes Of Fire
After a late afternoon blaze destroyed the old red brick school on the southern Colorado River Valley border, the community rebuilt using salvaged materials. A three room brick structure modernized with stage decorations by Mrs. Lutie Dunn now stands, funded by local labor and 81 business ads on a mountain and water themed curtain. The Enterprise congratulates the Tennyson school board teachers parents pupils on the cooperative effort.
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Colorado River Valley
Jones
Lutie Dunn
West Texas
Mrs H M Robinson Returns from Crockett Ill Relative
Mrs H M Robinson came home Monday from Crockett where she cared for her seriously ill brother. The sufferer was thought slightly improved but remains in a grave condition with little hope of recovery. Friends extend sympathy during hours and days of anxiety.
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H. M. Robinson
Crockett
Welcome Bronte Pharmacy and Mr and Mrs Rippetoe
Mrs Rippetoe endorses the Bronte Pharmacy venture and promises a complete stock of fresh drugs and sundries to serve the local community. W P Benson praises the Rippetoes as a great asset to Hamlin and Bronte, noting the move will enrich the town and inviting residents to visit the Bronte Pharmacy.
End of my school board service I seek proper stepping down
I conclude my three year duty on the school board after eight years of involvement and urge patrons to support the board and faculty. I acknowledge fellow board members and Mr. B. F. Bridges as a capable leader, asking for continued cooperation and reduced criticism.
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B. F. Bridges
Clarks Visit Relatives in Amarillo Household
Mr and Mrs George Clark from Amarillo are visiting Mr Clark s parents My and Mrs F L Clark and other relatives George s many friends are glad to see him again
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George Clark
Amarillo
Mr. Clark
F. L. Clark
George
Will White Dies in Amarillo After Illness
Will White formerly of Bronte died at his Amarillo home Monday morning April 28 1938 after several days illness He was 52 born in Coryell County and lived here for a time He is survived by his mother four children and several sisters and other relatives The family has many friends who extend sympathy.
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Will White
Bronté
Amarillo
J. .D Whiter
A. F. Taylor
Chas. Ensor
Coryell County
Cooperation Earns Praise for Well-Executed Effort
Officials lauded smooth action and seamless teamwork after the project reached a timely completion. The effort showcased strong collaboration among departments and clear leadership guiding stakeholders through the final phase.
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Coke Pioneer
P. T. Quast
O. D. Sweetwater
Dial
W. Third
Bronte, Texas
Oscar Homoloka
Frances Farmer
Ray Milland
Popeye
Angel
Marlane Dietrick
Melvyn Douglas Herbert Marshall
Edward Everett Horton
Alamo Theatre
Robert Lee
Old Wyoming Trail
Nazi Germany
Sun
Jack Oakie
Scott Wrecking Co
Sweetwater
Breezland Hatchery
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