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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
1
Announced marriage of George H. Laas of Brookshire Route 1 to Pauline Murey daughter of Charles Murey of Houston. They wed in Houston on December 12 and left for a short trip to New Orleans after the ceremony. George has friends in the area who will welcome the bride.
W F Donald shifts frame building beside the Post Office to house his groceries by year end with shelves and fixtures. he has sold hardware to J C Jenkins who rents the brick store and will move hardware in after January 1.
Waller residents report a surge in 1924 watermelon acreage as farmers prepare soil. Local social updates include visits to Hempstead for school affairs, shopping trips, and weekend visits by residents and relatives. The note ends with Christmas wishes from the Waller Correspondent.
Hilboldt Lodge No 162 expresses condolences for the death of Brother H Baethe a devoted member and husband. The resolution notes sympathy to his wife and relatives and orders a copy sent to the widow and entered into lodge minutes. G E Bains visited Houston on business. W D Mills spent time in Houston with her mother Ida De Witt and relatives.
A Houston blaze tore through the Capitol Hotel and nearby business properties last Tuesday, causing extensive damage and a high death toll. Property losses exceed $500,000 as schools announce Friday holidays and local businesses brace for impact.
Severe rains disrupt peak holiday commerce across county markets. Roads into rural sections remain difficult, impacting shoppers and merchants. Authorities note improved road surfaces as a key business asset and urge caution for travel.
The Times will not publish next week as the office closes early for Christmas with staff traveling to East Texas.
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