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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

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Chautauqua Week End Schedule With Lectures And Concerts

A Chautauqua program lists Thursday and Friday afternoon events featuring Col. G A Gearhart lectures and The Lockhart Brass Quartette. Saturday and Friday offerings include The De Wolt Concert Company and Miss Marybelle La Hatte in stories for young audiences, plus Wonders of Electricity by Louis Williams. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Sellers and Harr isburg guests with Nathan Sellers and family.

Lockhart Brass Col G. A. Gearhart Government of U. S Lockhart Brass Quartette Chautauqua de Wolt Concert Company Marybelle la Hatte Yong America's Club the Saat of An Cana The DeWolt Concert Company Ee Esietlee Saan Merry Musical Maids Louis Williams Wonders of Electricity

Fatal shooting ends life of Gerald Sellers in Houston

Tuesday dawn gun battle in the east end left Gerald Sellers mortally wounded. N A Sellers and son Gerald pursued by Jim Wade and Stew art Wade after a cattle dispute. The shooting involved over twenty shots and extended to nearby residences before warrants and detentions were issued. Gerald Sellers died at 8 20 p m at a Houston sanitarium after attempted surgery.

Jim Stewart Wade N. A. Sellers Gerald Houston Young Sellers Jim Wade Sellers Wades N. G. Pier jJudge E. A. Cooper Hempstead Sheriff Castle

Fire on N G Pier Home Kitchen Roof Quickly Quelled

Fire was discovered on the kitchen roof of N. G. Pier's home around 7 PM Tuesday. It was caused by a spark from the flue but extinguished before spreading, causing minimal damage. Grandma Cooper is reported much better. Mrs H. D. Cooper hosts visitors at Star Light Ranch. For sale a fresh Jersey cow.

N. G. Pier

Rodent Killer RaTanar Sold At Local Stores

Dr I B Sigler notes availability of RaTanar rodent poison after RATSNAP use. It claims no odor after rats die and is safe for cats and dogs. Sizes range 50c 1 cake for pantry and 50c to 1 for chicken houses and small buildings, with larger 1.00 size for farms and factories. Sold by Peoples Drug Store and Brookshire Mercantile Co.

People’s Drug Store Brookshire Mercantile Co

Rain Benefits Farmers After Dry Season

Last Friday and Saturday about two and three quarters inches of rain fell, bringing incalculable benefit to the area as planting was delayed by drought. Hail caused damage to young cotton prompting some replanting. F. M. Momeny and wife are visiting friends in Alvin this week.

F. M. Momeny Alvin

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Texas Max Wander Mr. Louis Williams Carter Jud Smith Bill Smith Oscar Smith Harriburg Gerald Sellers Kirk the Times Pugh Katy Mr. Sellers Victoria Nathan Styleplus Shovas’ Store Agopian, Managei Jim and McElvin Helen San Antonio Illinois H. D. Cooper Starlight Ranch Jersey W. T. Sorsby Brookshire Mose Sumner Dr. I. B. Sigler D. & B. Mercantile Company Fancy and Staple Groceries
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