Pioneer rancher of Waller County dies at 82
Dr. Boyd, 82, pioneer cattleman and farmer of Waller County, died at his son E H Boyd’s residence in Houston after illness since Saturday. Born September 4, 1851 in Louisiana, he lived in Waller 43 years before moving to Houston. Survived by two sons C L Boyd and E H Boyd, and two daughters Nora Alexander and Mrs W H Walston, 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral held at his son’s home with Rev A B Haynes. burial in Forest Park cemetery.
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DR. Boyd
Waller County
E. H. Boyd
North Avenue
Mr. Boyd
Louisiana
George Boyd
Chapel Hill
Washington County
Waller
Houston
Woodland Presbyterian Church
Boyd
C. L., Boyd
W. H. Walston
Smithville
Nora Alexander
A. B. Haynes
Forest Park Cemetery
Fogle-West Company
Joe. McNutt
W. M. Haring
A. R. Klenker
Walter Ashford
George Seber
John B. Brown
M. A. Dodd
Tom Dodd
Charles Mencke
Ed Castle
J. J. Perry
H. N. Gempets
I. W. Aiken
J. K. Irwin
J. Burch
F. I. Coley
C. H. Menhert
Drag Store Ad Highlights Christmas Greeting Cards
Public Drag Store advertises a selection of Christmas greeting cards with reasonable prices amid holiday sales.
Joe Smith and Family Seen in Houston This Sunday
Joe Smith and his relatives visited a Houston church and spent Sunday afternoon with family. The outing included church attendance and a family visit in the city.
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Joe Smith
Houston
Brookshire Boy Joins Pro Law Club at Tarleton
The Times received a letter from John Tarleton College Stephenville stating Austin Harrison, a Brookshire student, has become a member of the Pro Law Club. Md. strong of Houston visited Mrs Jack Pattison on Thursday.
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MD. Strong of
Houston
Jack Pattison
the Times
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Austin Harrison
Pro Law Club
Johnn Parleton
Mrs Joe Smith and son Hugh visit Houston Thursday
Mrs Joe Smith and her son Hugh were in Houston on Thursday visiting Frances Hammerling.
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Joe Smith
Hugh
Frances Hammerling
Houston
Correction on Public Drug Store ownership
The Times corrects a prior error naming the Public Drug Store as Legler's Drug Store. Mr. Legler has no financial interest in the store. Iris Rosler is the sole owner.
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the Times
Haak Family Summer Visit Across Goose Creek Laporte
W H Haak and family spent last week in Goose Creek and Laporte with friends and relatives then visited Houston to see uncle Bill Spriggs and family. Elia Trusk underwent an operation last Saturday and is recuperating. The trip included visits to Hempstead Waller Needville and Needville for various errands and family time.
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W.H. Haak
Goose Creek
Laporte
Mr. Haak
Houston
Bill Spriggs
Elia Trusk
Willie Mikeska
Hempstead
Mrs Seidel Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs Hugo Seidel hosted the Methodist Missionary Society at its last regular meeting with eleven members attending. Plans for the coming year were discussed and a box for the Orphans Home in Waco was arranged before the holidays. The retiring president Mrs W D Mills was honored with a gift shower as thanks for her service.
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Hugo Seidel
Methodist Missionary Society
Waco
W. D. Mills
A. H. Muske Store Dressed in Christmas Decor
The A. H. Muske furniture store is dressing up for Christmas with a large Christmas tree in a show window to attract attention. It carries a wide line of toys and novelties bought before recent price increases, now offered at reasonable prices.
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A. H. Muske Furniture
Public Drug Store Seeks Christmas Greeting Cards
Local shop advertises a selection of Christmas greeting cards for purchase. Assorted designs available for holiday wishes.
Stephens Coopers Tie Knot In Austin Thanksgiving Day
Miss Mary Lee Stephens and James DeWitte Cooper wed at the bride’s home 509 Rathervne Place Austin on Thanksgiving Day November 30 with close relatives present. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s Wedding March, a Love’s Dream interlude, and Rev. L A Spellman officiating. The couple, students at the University, plan a wedding trip to Houston and Galveston before settling at 3507 Liberty St Austin. Out of town guests included the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs J D Cooper of Houston and Mrs Allen Ingram of San Angelo.
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Mary Lee Stephens
J. T. M. Stephens
James DeWitte Cooper
Rathervne Place
Austin
Helen Johnson
Liberty St
The
University
J. D. Cooper
Houston
Allen Ingram
San Angelo
Cooper
Brookshire
Brookshire Stores Decked For Christmas Shopping
Brookshire stores display festive garlands and attractive merchandise. Santa will have no trouble finding gifts as there is helpful stock for men women boys and girls. Shop early while stocks last and keep dollars in the hometown. Local merchants pledge value and good service.
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Brookshire
Rev W W Hardt Family Suffer Setback After Houston Tonsil Operation
Rev W W Hardt and his daughter underwent tonsil surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Both are home recovering slowly with Hardt showing slower healing and throat trouble. Friends wish them a speedy recovery.
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W. W. Hardt
Houston
Methodist Hospital
Joe Smith Attends Funeral for Uncle D R Boyd in Houston
Joe Smith attended the funeral of his uncle D. R. Boyd in Houston on Wednesday. The service honored the deceased with family and friends in attendance.
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Joe Smith
D. R. Boyd
Houston
Beamus Hastings marriage surprises friends in Hempstead
Miss Mary Hastings wed William Thomas Beamus in Hempstead last Saturday with Judge A BE Anderson officiating. Hastings, from Douglas Texas, visited often here where romance began. Beamus, described as a splendid young man, has many local friends hoping for happiness for the couple.
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Hempstead
Mary Hastings
William Thomas Beamus
A. BE. Anderson
Road Work Starts in Brookshire Pattison Area
Twenty five men are employed in the precinct with CWA funds. Only one project approved a lateral road near Pattison. Additional projects will follow, including the Iron Creek bridge, to employ ten to fifteen men. Payroll now around four hundred dollars weekly. Subscribe for The Times.
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CWA
Pattison
Iron Creek
Brookshire
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