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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
The Brookshire Times publishes the official statement of the Farmers State Bank of Brookshire Texas showing its financial condition at the close of business on December 1919. The notice is dated December 1 1920 and appears in the Brookshire Texas newspaper.
In Waller County Texas J B Enog as president and W D Mills as cashier declare the above statement true to the best knowledge. Sworn before J D Cooper notary on an unspecified day in June 1920. Directors Max Kellner J H Jones and P H Donigan attest.
John H. Ferguson age 76 died at his Houston home January 7 after a several week illness. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev H. W. Thomas officiating. The remains were taken to Patti son Cemetery after services at Mrs. P Hammerling’s home. Ferguson had lived in Brookshire and worked in mercantile business for twenty years. He served in the Confederate Army at age 16 under Colonel Ter-.
The article stresses 1919 income tax filing for farmers, noting high cotton prices increase tax liability. It details who must file, when to file between January 1 and March 15, 1920, and where to mail or submit forms, including Form 1040-A for incomes under 5000 and Form 1040 for higher. It emphasizes gathering records and seeking Deputy Collector help. It also mentions unrelated UT collection of Matagorda documents and Stephen F. Austin relics.
The obituary notes the death of a Texas Confederate veteran who served four years in the Civil War, including as courier after honor discharge. He married twice, survived by his widow Lizzie Zuabe and three sisters, and was a Methodist Church member. The Time extends condolences to relatives who accompanied the body from Houston.
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