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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

6

Community Notes From Waller Route One Social Visit Recap

Two showers graced the area since the last message. Local residents recount Saturday night visits by Lois Bonner to Morgan, and Alberto Pepe Andrew Bonner and Jesse Bell to J W Bonner. Various family gatherings and guest appearances occurred Sunday including the Hermans, Mr and Mrs Geo Bell, Miss Zelda Martin and others.

Lois Bonner Messrs Morgan Alberto Pepe Andrew Bonner Jesse Bell J. W. Bonners J. H. Martin Herman Geo Bell J. A Martin

Simonton Patriotic Demonstration Draws 300 For Barbecue

The Simonton community held a patriotic demonstration on the 15th with a barbecue and picnic dinner for about 300 attendees. Speakers included Judge Wolters of Ilouston, County Judge Chernosky, and County Superintendent Byers. music by the Houston Heights Municipal Band. A dance by local youths followed. Several residents and visitors traveled for social visits and demonstrations, with gatherings noted through the weekend.

Wolters Ilouston Chernosky Byers Houston Heights

First U S Troops Reach French Soil In War Effort

A telegram notes the initial U S unit has landed on French soil and vows to press the fight to victory. Reports from Texas detail a July 1 Brookshire rental work plan and social visits by J B Sigler and Katy's Mr and Mrs Peck. A collision near Houston injures no one, and C C Garrett and daughter Liliv visit Rockdale.

U.S Twill Brookshire J. B. Sigler

Official Statement of Fannera State Bank Brookshire Texas

Official balance sheet for Fannera State Bank at Brookshire Texas shows assets totaling 136 740 40 with loans and discounts and real estate holdings. Liabilities include capital stock 725 000 and deposits 49 202 092 with other items noted. signed by bank officers and J P notary on June 1917.

Fannera State Bank Brookshire State of Texas Brookshire Times DeWwe Theakshire Abbas OY Houge Burpins Fund

Buller Ships Car of Cows and Calves Last Tuesday

G. W. Buller sent a carload of cows and calves by train last Tuesday, according to local farm trade notices. The shipment moved through regional stockyards and points to ongoing dairy cattle movement in the area.

G. W. Buller

T G Clapp Extends Times Subscription

T G Clapp extended his subscription to the Times, continuing access to news, editorials, and local updates.

T. G. Clapp the Times

Tombstones and Monuments Featured by Bellville Monument Works

Brookshire residents attended the Womanless Wedding at Hempstead Wednesday night, spotlighting tombstones monuments and cemetery ornaments offered by Muske and Anderson representing Bellville Monumental Works.

Muske and Anderson Bellville Monumental Works Hempstead

Adams Extends Subscription From Rt 1 Caller

W. H. Adams of Rt. 1 called at our office Saturday and requested an extension of his newspaper subscription.

W. H. Adams Rt. 1

Lice Killer Promoted for Chickens and Plants

Dr J Bains endorses B A Thomas Lauce Killer to dust hens for lice control and claims it also kills cucumber tomato and squash pests. The ad promises product sale and remediation if it fails to work.

B.A. Thomas Dr. J. Bains

Brookshire Visit For Dental Work By B Sigler Next Week

B Sigler plans a July 1 arrival in Brookshire for a week of dental procedures. The note confirms dates and purpose of the trip.

Local Social Notes From Marshall Texas Area

A digest of visits and travels includes Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Marigold hosting in Marshall with Fred Peck and wife. Mrs RB H Peck and son Charl es visit W. N. Summer in Siloam Springs Arkansas. Harriette Cobb of Houston visits her parents. Dr J. M. Stewart and family return from a three week overland trip west Texas Colorado Kansas Oklahoma. Rex Gelpin plans Fort Worth military enlistment. Mrs J H Pattison entertains the Misses Jones Breedshire. Houston visitors include Mesdames Bartlett Arnegan Cope and cherry. Deer Park hosts Mrs J Cabaness. touring Oklahoma and Kansas report fine time. T J Williams buys the Gelarady Hotel and occupies it.

A. Bartlett Arnegan J. Cope G. C. Cherry Houston J. Cabaness Brown Deer Park

Notary Public Offers Services and Local Ads

W. D. Mills a notary public of five firmers state bank big. Huggins and Mayes of Ful shear shipped three cars of cattle last Saturday. W.B DeWitt advertises wanted to buy old iron at top prices.

W. D. Mills Notary Publo State Bank Bhig Adv Huggins & Mayes of Fulshear W.B DeWitt

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