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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
A northern cold snap moved in last Wednesday dropping temperatures from warm to 28 degrees by Thursday morning. Water pipes froze and livestock suffered while locals visit kin and others return from San Antonio trips during the holidays.
A Christmas message urges reading Luke and John verses to renew daily faith and resolve to live by His commandments. It emphasizes peace among people and notes there is no weekly issue during Christmas week.
Jge H Burgess of Milwaukee bought the Brookshire electric light plant from J B Patty and has been supplying service since taking over He plans changes to fix troubles and promises guaranteed service to large patrons The writer notes Burgess is new to the area and his ability must be proven before people fully trust him Wait and see.
The School Improvement League met with Mrs V E Bemus Dee 12. The secretary presided due to the absent president and explained the carnival proposal. The offer, outlined by the head of all, was approved and allocates $20 toward purchasing an encyclopedia for the school.
A note states a meeting will take place as soon as possible with Mrs Donigan, scheduled for December 26 at Vasser Pier, Sec.
Misses Ruby Lee Avery and Aline Tubbs are at home for the Christmas holiday after being at school in Austin. Mrs. R B Bains of Browndell is mentioned in the notice.
A bill folder missing since last Monday between Brookshire and Fulshear contains about 60 to 75 dollars. The finder will be liber ally rewarded upon returning it to the owner at a nearby residence.
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