Mrs Edwards Visits Sister in Taylor
Mrs. W. C. Edwards has gone to visit her sister Mrs. R. B. Hopkins in Taylor.
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
5
Mrs. W. C. Edwards has gone to visit her sister Mrs. R. B. Hopkins in Taylor.
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