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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

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Cool Summer Clothes For Men In Latest Weaves

The catalog highlights light summer suits with new cuts and breathable fabrics. It also features matching shirts socks and ties showcasing current style trends for warm weather wear.

Barn Fire Damages Patterson Homestead

The Baker barn at Patterson burned last Tuesday morning with hay inside. Firefighters and local residents worked hard to save nearby Baker residence. A hot spell preceded a sand storm and rain that eased conditions for farmers and ranchers. Katy plays here today Sunny Side tomorrow.

Tom Baker Patterson Mr. Baker Katy

Presiding Elder Thomas Visits for Third M. E. Conference

Presiding Elder Thomas of Brenham preached at the Third Quarterly Conference in the city and Patterson over the weekend. A large crowd attended Saturday night and both Sunday services, with Rev Thomas as the guest of C Adams.

Thomas Brenham Our City M. E. Church This Place Patterson Brother Thomas City C. Adams

Hempstead Ball Team Faces Local Rival in Quiet Day

The Hempstead ball team played the local rival yesterday with results not yet released. A Revival Meeting at the Baptist Church closed last Friday evening. Brother Ashford departs tonight by train for his Ft Worth home.

Hempstead the Baptist Church Brother Ashford Ft. Worth

Community Notes from Brenham Social Gathering and Farm Report

Waller notes crops thriving with cotton near bloom and corn in good condition after a refreshing rain. A Wednesday party at Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bell honored Miss Ruth Herring. Brenham mentions a week’s end event with many attendees and a few runaways. B. L. Bing welcomed a baby boy on June 20. Several visits, fishing, and local travel reported among area families.

Geo. Bell Ruth Herring Brenham Nettie Bell Norma Essie Bonnie Brown Edna Meyer Mary Ella Minnie Pohl Lillye Susie Julia Frey Zelda Martin Dessie Eula Morgan Minnie Bell Albert George Pope Lois Claude Bonner Wallace Ross Brown Adolph Alvin Boethe Chambliss Winfree Boyce Connie Marshall Edwin Meyer Maxwell Frank Hardy Will Wawforosky Fritz Frey Welton Leonard Robert Siegert Lee Morgan Lee Roberta Mike John Jeasie Bell Will Pohl Lee Meyer

Community bids farewell to Grace Creig in Houston

The SIMONTON community extends sympathy to Grace Creig’s bereaved parents and sister after her death in Houston following a serious operation. The note expresses consolation that Grace is at peace and that a reunion may occur someday. Various local residents and visitors are noted in short updates, including Mildred Saunders illness and multiple trips and visits among families.

Grace Creig Houston

Posters and Tickets Printed for E. H. Martin This Week

The item notes that posters and tickets were printed for E. H. Martin during the current week, indicating a small local production or event preparation in the community.

E. H. Martin

Katy Notes Rumors and Visits From Katy to Nearby Towns

Weller couple toured Oklahoma Iowa and Ohio on an extended visit last week. Harriet and Marie Cobb visited their parents. Andersons of Brookshire stayed with the Aldengsons. Claire Yeates son of Mrs Yentes received A&M College medal for best drilled in his company. County Demonstrator Mrs Ried spoke to Girly's Canning Club on jelly making. Cress Mallicant returned from Lockhart. Essie Abbott and Ralph visiting relatives in Lockhart. MWA Totals and WWO Lodge joint ice cream supper honored the Ladies and Children. John Callahan of Callahan Oil Co Houston was in Katy selling loty in the Ka-Tex Oo-Oil subdivision nine miles north, with drilling planned in 60 to 90 days. Continued on page Three.

Claire Yeates J. Yentes A. & M. College Claire C. D Evryone John ‘T. Callahan Callahan Oil Company of Houston Katy

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Jos Texas Roy Wright Barker Misse Mable Muske Brookshire Carrie Bonner J. A. Martin G. Bell A B. Martin A. Kohla F. Bonner J. H. Martin Jesse Bell H. Bather, Sr Louisa Frankie Alvin Fort Bend County IF. Glueck A. Martin WW. D. Martin Jesse John Bell Arthur Greagory Boyce Marshall Mabel Muske F. A. Bonner J. W. Boner Simonton Links Mildred Saunders Dornton Mitchell Richmond L. Basset Tom Mullins Wharton Grandma Mullins Ester Jameson C. Stewart Winters Texas HE. E. Mitchell Dave Mullins Agnes Griffin Eagle Lake Foster Dunlavey Clara Gene Denison Harry Whiteside Louisville Ky D. H. Ublins J. BR. Spencer Jesse Alnut Hicks Clem Hoffman Pauline Brown New Orleans Dunlavey Miss Brown House of W. H. Weller Oklahoma Iowa Ohio Harriet and Marie Cobb C. W. Cobb Mrs A.B. Anderson of W.d. Aldengson Cress Mallicant W. L. Abbott Lockhart Essie Abbott Little Ralph Geo, Aiken West Front Street
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