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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
1
The column discusses Judge Harvey joining the commission of appeals and praises his apparent victory. It notes a county finance report by County Treasurer C H Wier, highlighting a balanced public credit and criticizes past administration. The Times defends its reporting and editorial stance.
Clara Tempting Clarke died at home in Hempstead on June 25 after a five day illness. Born September 1, 1879, she married Joe Clarke in 1900 and left a husband, son Arthur, daughters Mildred and Elizabeth, her mother, and siblings. Funeral held at her home with Rev. Peveto, burial in Hempstead Cemetery. noted her devout Baptist faith and service to Sunday School. Relatives and friends from several counties attended.
A crew of oil workers under the Newman lease is drilling a shallow test well near Pattison on the Geo prospecting for oil. Newman holds several thousand acres nearby and will drill a thorough test if the present exploration yields encouragement.
Miss Marion Petty of Waco visits in the home of Mills. Satie Loggins and Ada Maybery of Houston visit relatives here. Mesdames Avery and Anderson of Brookshire guests of Mrs J. J. Perry. Mrs. M Kempe and daughter Marjorie return from Marlin. W. T. Sartain family spend Sunday in Brookshire. Frances Edna Shindler of Austin visits with aunt Mrs E. Tompkins. Irma Castle of Bryan spends Sunday with relatives. Mina Scarborough departs for Houston for medical care. Mrs J. T. Barry and family in town for a day. Mrs. L. Betka visits relatives in Hockley. A. L. Hausiner of Fields Store in town. Inez Cooke Unnion visiting here. Mrs R. S Green returns from Bryan visit.
Governor Ferguson appointed Judge J. D. Harvey to a six year term on the state appeals commission. Luther Nickels of Dallas and W. R. Bishop of Athens received four and two year terms respectively. Ben H. Powell H B Short and Ocie Speer were named to two six and four year terms in section B. Harvey is a former district judge from Harris County and Waller County and noted anti klan candidate who previously won long terms in county and district courts. Salaries for commission members are 6500 dollars per year.
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