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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

6

Law on State Highways Promises Enlightening Read

The issue prints the motor car law to inform both nonowners and owners. Disgruntled politicians in Dallas planned impeachment steps against Governor Ferguson for resisting a lavish sectarian push at the Texas University. Houston visitors F Momeny and Max Kellner traveled to Dallas in Max Kellner’s Ford.

Dallas Ferguson Texas University F.M Momeny Max Kellner Houston Max

Community Social Roundup From Barker Area

A brisk wind signals winter as Ned Morgan and family visit Barker with Della and Eula Morgen and Mrs Barbara Wright. Dessie Morgan stays over with Eula Wheeler. Mike and John Bell travel to Hempstead for business. Frank Repka and family visit J H Martin’s home. Rolland Martin recovers from illness. Local folks enjoyed Iron Creek outing last Friday.

Ned Morgan Della Eula Morgen Barbra Wright Barker Dessie Morgan Eula Wheeler

Pattin Leads Crew to Reedville for Ballast Loadout

"Happy" Pattin and a group of men departed Tuesday for Reedville to load ballast from the local pit. They plan to stay about two months before returning to resume work at the pit here.

Pattin Reedville

Prairie land for sale near Brookshire with improvements

For sale 535 acres of improved prairie land about two miles from Brookshire featuring a good well barn fence and a habitable house. Suitable for peanut hay or pasture. For particulars contact A. B. Anderson. Mrs H T Smith and son Jack visit San Antonio. Wilpitz Co installs Delco Lighting System lighting several Front Street businesses.

Brookshire A. B. Anderson Wilpitz Co Delco Front Street

Local notices and ads in brief from town

Local items announce agents for Mitchell cars in the area and notary services by W D Mills at Farmers State Bank building. Others note requests to buy old iron, cattle shipments to Fort Worth, monument works representations, Liberty Bond questions, beer and ice deliveries, church services by Rev J W Millard and Rev Owen, a new Chevrolet purchase, and a Frei's Picture Show opening with good attendance.

W.B. DeWitt H. P. Harris Fort Worth Baptist Church List J. W. Millard Mr Owen Houston

Lice Killer Sells for Poultry and Garden Use

Dr L Bains endorses B A Thomas Lauce Killer as a remedy against lice on chickens and pests on cucumber tomato and squash vines promising effective results and customer satisfaction with a money back guarantee.

B.A. Thomas Dr. L. Bains

Ford Purchases Noted by Kellner and Glueck Agents

Max Kellner purchased a Ford from Donigan and Martin, agents. T A Glueck has bought a Ford car. The seller and buyers are named in this automotive transaction with emphasis on insured business inquiry.

L. C. Bains Joe Dozier Max Kellner Ford Donigan and Martin Max Wander T. A. Glueck

Juneteenth Observance Mentioned in Local Note

The colored population took a day off to celebrate Juneteenth on Tuesday. A dark cloud hung in the air hoping for rain but only a whiff remained.

School Improvement League to Meet Next Tuesday

The School Improvement League will meet with Mrs. D. O. Martin next Tuesday at 4 P.M.

Watermelon Sent to Sanctum by Mrs Bains

Thursday morning Mrs I C Bains delivered a fine watermelon to our sanctum. This is the season's first such fruit received, and we extend thanks.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Brookshire Times A. B. Anderson, JR Texas FRESS Hal Brookshire Mike and John Bell Hempstead Frank Repka J. H. Martin Rolland Martin Iron Creek H. T. Smith Jack San Antonio Wilson Kay Mitchell W. D. Mills Notary Publo Office Farmers State Bank Adv W. F. Donald Muske and Anderson Bellville Monumental Works Frei Joe Smith Arsen Harrison
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