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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
1
Thieves forced entry through a transom above the back door of Hugo Seidel’s store on Wednesday night and stole about 127 dollars including sixty from a punching board and fifty in dimes before escaping through the back door. No suspects named as yet. Some business leaders urged hiring a night watchman amid rising unemployment.
Local classified brief for FORD cars and parts advertising services offering job completion assistance. Emphasizes affordable repairs and prompt service in the community.
Mr and Mrs D O Martin hosted the 42 Club on Fourth Street. Mrs A H Muske won the top score and received a bath towel while Mrs Frank Wells earned the booby prize. Twelve games of 42 were played with F J Wella taking first prize a silver Elsharp pencil. Refreshments included oysters pie and coffee as guests enjoyed plum pudding. Next meeting will be with H N Savoy and wife.
Social notes recount a December oyster supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buller. Attendees included Angus Stricklin Edgar Menke Louis Gomerth H D Cooper Irene Simmons Virginia Mills Roy Muske Wes Buller W D Mills Notary Public at Farmers State Bank Building. Mrs F H Wilpitz improving. M G Kelly rejoins after illness.
Holiday goods line includes cut glass china ware ivory stationery jewelry Xmas cards perfumes and more. The ad lists Wm M McGaughey Mrs Geo Harrison and son Arsen Mrs M Manasian and little daughter shopping in Houston Thursday. J B Adams was a Houston visitor Thursday.
A Waller gathering hosted by J F Sullivan brought together numerous friends and neighbors including Lois Armer Norma Brown Essie Brown Lodera Clark Ruth Herring Pearlie King Cleo Garrett Martha Kretchmar Lizzie Morgan and several Brown siblings. Nearby residents and travelers were noted visiting Houston Bellville Brookshire Austin Brenham and Katy during the week with various relatives and business trips reported.
Advertisement notes full stock of window glass in all sizes available at Brookshire Mercantile Company. No dates or additional details provided.
Posted warning from G. W. Buller and Hub Muske. Prohibits hunting tearing down fences and removing wood from Live Oak Pasture and other owned lands. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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