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Local Notes and Family News From Brookshire
Mrs W F Donald returned from San Antonio with her daughter Mrs H S Smith who will stay over Yule tide. Lt Smith will join later. Miss Elenora Murke visiting homefolks with cousin Miss Rose Emma Sander. W J Cooper to lead Red Cross Xmas Roll Call starting 16th. George Pattison located in a Red Cross Hospital in France recovering from wounds. M G Kelly bought Front Street property for investment. W D Marshall bought property near Brookshire Motor Co. Garage to run mercantile business. For sale Front Street business site in 3 Middle Block. L Solomon Falshear Texas handling inquiries. Rev A B Chapman returned from Timpson to pastor here and Pattison. Strong-Wander marriage at bride's home Nov 27 5 pm Rev Frank H Morgan officiating. Bride Taupe messaline gown with white carnations. reception officers served salad course. gifts of cut glass and silver. They depart to Houston by auto. Mrs Strong’s happiness noted and Mr Strong praised. First German helmet sent from France to J B Holik Rt 1. Weather sunny and pleasant. Mrs Will Gra visiting Columbus. Mr and Mrs J W Martin visiting Floyd at Beaumont.