Merchants Sale Announced to Eugene Downman and Robert Bains
Brookshire Texas December 26 1917 announces sale of the mercantile business to Eugene C Downman and Robert Reese Bains. The letter praises their background in Brookshire and Kirby Lumber Company service and notes they will run the business cash from the start with strong cash reserves.
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Eugene C. Downman
Robert Reese Bains
Brookshire
Sean
Downman
Kirby Lumber Company
Bains
Mercantile Department
Kirby Lumber
Messrs Downman and Bains
Blankingship and Brookshire Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Last Sunday afternoon in Houston Mr Blankingship and Miss Maude Brookshire of Owl Creek near this town were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev A B Chapman. The witnesses were A K Brookshire the bride’s brother the minister’s wife and Mrs L C Downman. The Times extends congratulations. Dr H T Green Dentist over Brookshire bank.
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Blankingship
Houston
Maude Brookshire
Owl Creek
A. B. Chapman
A. K. Brookshire
L. C. Downman
the Times
Notice of Election in Waller County Road District 5
The Waller County Commissioners Court orders an election for January 8 1918 in Road District No 5 to decide issuing bonds of 15000 dollars at 5 percent for 40 years to build maintain and pave roads. Voters who pay property taxes in the district will vote with ballots marked for or against bond issuance and tax levy. Notices will publish four weeks and post three public postings. County Judge A G Lipscomb signs.
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Commissioners Court
Waller County
Texas
W. D. Mills
Lexus
Brookshire
Pattison
C. C. Garrett
R. Schumacher
A. G. Lipscomb
Brookshire TX Store Change Names Contest and Notices
Brookshire Texas December 26 1917 notice states a mercantile business purchase by Eugene C Downman and Robert Reese Bains with Jan 15 effective management. Contest offers $5 prize for best new store name, due by Jan 10 signed in full. Also methane and cotton seed seed delivery via J W Avery agent. Mr Simms of Reedville visits for Christmas.
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Brookshire Times
Eugene C. Downman
Robert Reese Bains
Store hours notice from Jos Wander
A local notice states that the stores will be closed daily except Saturdays when they stay open until the usual hour. The message is signed by Jos Wander.
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Jos
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F. W. Heitman, Co
Ers
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Blankinship
H. T. Green
Brookshire Bank
Economi
Cally
Geo. Harrison
State OF
Waller
S. Hova
E C. Adams
J. W. Avery
Mr. Simms
Reedville
Max Wander
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