Correction:
Thornton: One Small Town in Texas, Page 46
     The above is a photo by Gildersleeve of Waco and shows the Waco City Hall and market square in 1882, not the McLennan County Courthouse.
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Early Thornton
      In about 1915 Mollie Fullen Cannon, widow of Willis L. Cannon, built a beautiful two-story home in Thornton next to the church of which she was a member, the Church of Christ. She lived there until her death in 1928. For several years after 1919 her daughter, Effie Cannon Barron, widow of Cap Barron (who died in 1918) lived with her mother.
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Glance Back At Thornton
      Nov. 15, 1979 TURKEY SHOOT BIG SUCCESS The turkey shoot was a big success with many people working hard to make it a fun time. Featured in a picture on the Thornton page is Donna Stewart, who hit a bullseye on her first shot, accompanied by Sue Johnson and Lisa Stewart. *****
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Thornton Senior Citizen News
      Last Thursday was the second lunch of the month. We meet only two more Thursdays - the 4th Thursday is Thanksgiving. With our group everyone comes when they can. We had 16 last Thursday, and we had a good time. Come and be with us. R. Null
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