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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

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Parcel Post Sale at Bank Building with Grab Bag for Kids

The Methodist Ladies announce a Parcel Post Sale in the Bank Building starting Wednesday afternoon June 14 at 2 30. No item will exceed 25 cents and many valuable packages are shown. A Grab Bag for children will be featured. Miss Alice Cameron, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited the city last Friday and reported strong campaign encouragement. E M Castle was in Brookshire Friday and Saturday to push his political interests saying things are fine and dandy. Fish every Friday at the Parlor Cafe. AY.

Aolice Cameron Our City E. M. Castle Brookshire

R E Thompkine Seeks Re election As County Attorney

In this week's column the announcement of R E Thompkine for re election as county attorney appears. He notes the office has been self sustaining with fines covering prosecution costs since the court's organization and invites voters to investigate his record. The piece ends with a call for support and a note about local job work.

R E. Thompkine Dr. Thompkine

Local Notes and Social Roundup From Waller and Brookshire

Community news highlights visits and greetings in Waller and Brookshire Texas. Zelda Martin returns from Brookshire while J L Troutte visits Katy and Brookshire. A Baptist meeting begins June 23 and a light shower is hoped for to aid crops. County roads fill with cars as residents note growing traffic.

Local residents recall short travels and visits this week

Mrs W Mayes and daughter Miss Juliet drove to Richmond last Friday afternoon. Mrs E Wilson Miss Carrie Huggins and Eugene Harris returned home Friday night after a visit to Navasota. Mrs Willie Cooper of Brookshire visited Mrs Warren Miller on Sunday and Monday. Mrs T H Belew visits her parents in Gaston this week. Miss Carrie Huggins visiting Miss Lois Cooper at Brookshire.

E. 8. Wilson Carrie Huggins Eugene Harris Navasota Willie Cooper Brookshire Warren Miller T. H. Belew Gaston Misa Carrie Huggins Lois Cooper

Miss Muske Hosts A Night Of Fun For Friends

Miss Mable Muske entertained many guests at a party last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Zelda Martin. The gathering featured games and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Attendees included several named guests and young friends. chaperones were Mr and Mrs Savoy, Mr and Mrs Muske, and Mr and Mrs Anderson. One young man did not arrive due to a patient remaining.

Mable Muske Zelda Martin Fannie Woafree Oda Dorris Boughton Marguerite Gra Mitchel Adams Ora May Beatrice Gra Aram Birbijian Chessel Gra Amon Boughton Lucius Tubbs Casper Abeman Dowoman Adams Willie Rufus Muske Jack Donald Savoy Muske Anderson

Houston Protestants Collect for Armenian Relief Drive

Next Sunday June 11 Protestant churches across Houston will take up a collection for Armenian victims in Turkey. The drive is organized by Dr. P. M. Yonigan chairman of the Armenian Relief Union who has traveled to Houston to promote the effort.

Houston Turkey P. m. Yonigan Armenian Relief Union

Estimable Lady Dies After Grief at Secor Grave

Mrs Lawrence Gassner died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at Secor cemetery while visiting the graves of her two children Joseph Gassner and Mrs Arthur Cawley. Her daughter Mrs C M Patterson was with her. Funeral services set for Sunday without a specified hour.

Lawence Gassner Secor Joseph Gassner Arthur Cawley C. M. Patterson Morris Gassner Wm. Dewits Brookshire Tex Lawrence Gassner Texas el Paso

Grant Six Automobile Ads Highlight Price and Craftsmanship

Advertisement notes the Grant Six car with Dick Papasian as agent and praises its merit and value for solid materials and workmanship. Mentions Mrs W g Cooper visiting friends in Fulshear two days this week.

Grant Six Dick Papasian W. G. Cooper Fulshear

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Comfort and Service Oxfords Jos R. E. Tompkins Hope Domestic J. L. Troutte Katy Presbyterian A. B. Martin J. A. Martin Carrie Bonner Una Hopkins Luella Ledora Clark Mr. Rhemann Fred Bell Jesse Hopkins H. Bathe Sr J. Frey Ford and Overland Lois Bonner Frank Repka Earl Bonner Chambliss Winfree Sunny Side Herman Boeithe Jr Family W. 8. Wright R. BE. Wright House of Walk-Over S. Hovas Miss Muske Geo. Aiken West Front Street
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