Milam County Stream Names and Frontier Pioneers
In spring Texans reflect on Texas history and the origins of place names. Milam County features many streams whose names reflect Indian Spanish and Anglo American influences, including Little River San Gabriel Bear Hog Mustang and Cedar Brier Creek. The piece notes how place names preserve early pioneers and the region’s romance and history.
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Texas
Empire State
South
Milam
Milam County
Brazos
Tockonhono
God
Little River
San Gabriel River
Donahoe
Clay
Reese
Hause
Neil
Hart
McFall
Davidson
Jones
Walker
Cameron
Chas Sens Seeks Re election as Beat 1 Constable
Chas Sens announces his candidacy for re election as Beat 1 constable in the Democratic primary on July 24 1926. A longtime peace officer and former sheriff helper he vows active campaigning and asks voters for continued support and loyalty to duty.
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Chas. Sens
Beat 1
Sens
Mr. Sons
The
Beat
J H Reaves of Ben Arnold Visits Town Saturday
J H Reaves of Ben Arnold spent the weekend in town on Saturday, drawing local attention from residents and merchants.
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J. H. Reaves
Ben Arnold
American Legion to Sponsor Fiddlers Contest on April 2
The American Legion post approves a Yee High School auditorium fiddle contest to aid the school athletic association. Milam County fiddlers compete for top prizes $15 $10 and $5 with Sam Murray assisting organizer L Van Perkins.
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The
American Legion
Yee High School
School Athletic Association
the Post
Milam County
the Herald
Perkins
Sam Murray
Legion
Mr. Perkins
A. J. Lewis
L. van Perkins
A. Ff. Mitchell
J. B. White
W. B. Denson
Leo Laake
Joe Richter
Cameron
Little River
Sand Grove
Ledbetter Files For Cameron Constable Run
Will H. Ledbetter, lifelong Cameron resident and blacksmith, announces candidacy for Beat 1 constable in Milam County for the Democratic primary on July 24, 1926. He pledges no promises but outlines plans for administration and asks voters and friends to support his campaign.
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Will H. Ledbetter
Cameron
Ledbetter
Milam County
Legion Advertising A F Mitchell Urges Legion Drive
A F Mitchell, active legionaire and former commander, donated large bill board posters and glacards to promote enlistment. The post is launching a member drive and the ads will assist recruitment efforts locally.
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A. F. Mitchell
American Legion
Mystery Panatrope Draws Crowds in New Brunswick Display
The Cameron Furniture Company showcases the Brunswick Panatrope, a voice speaking fortune telling music device with a loud speaker. Hundreds admire the instrument, audible for blocks and playable indoors with a radio attachment. Local agents promote its novelty and display.
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New Brunswick
Cameron Furniture Company
Brunswick
Milam County Treasurer B Fikes Seeks Re election
Milam County Treasurer B Fikes, seeking a second term, announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary on July 24. Born and raised in Milam County, he notes a long disability yet states he can perform the duties of treasurer and pledges continued good service and a business like administration. He plans to meet voters across Milam County to renew his pledge and gain support for reelection.
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YW. B. Fikes
Milam County
Fikes
Cameron Herald hires Glenn Flinn as advertising chief
Glenn Flinn, Cameron native and former University of Texas student, accepts the position to lead the Herald advertising department. He introduces a fine 16 page paper this week and urges merchants to cooperate. Flinn specializes in planning and executing advertising campaigns and insertions.
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Glenn Flinn
Cameron Boy
University of Texas
The
Herald
Webb Re elected Secretary of the Commercial Club
Paul Webb was elected secretary to replace himself at the Commercial Club during Monday night’s regular meeting. The election confirms Webb will continue in the role.
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Paul Webb
Commercial Club
City Election Sets New High Vote Count in Tuesday Balloting
City voters cast 118 ballots in the general election to select Mayor Judd G. Davis and council members for two years. Mayor Davis to swear in officials on April 14, citing superstition delaying the prior plan for April 13. Officials listed include Aldermen J B White J C Joseph Wm R Rogers Logan Green and others with votes varying from 114 to 118.
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Davis
Judd G. Davis
J. B. White
J. C. Joseph
Wm. R. Rogers
Logan
W. O. Triggs
B. Slocomb
R. D. Brown
Dana Tyson
Paul Webb
T. F. Hardy
Jd. W. Coleman
S. M. Burns
E. C. Camme
Sam Hefley
Three Big Pictures For Cameron At New Hefley
Cameron theater patrons are promised a trio of major films at the New Hefley theater. April 12 and 13 feature Fools Highway with Mary Philbin, April 14 and 15 present The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Lon Chaney, and April 28 and 29 showcase The Phantom of the Opera, touted as the era’s greatest film company. A Friday–Saturday show offers the comedy Dont with Sally ONeill John Patrick and Bert Roach.
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Cameron
Sally O'Neill
John Patrick
Bert Roach
Shortest Will Offered for Probate in Milam County
A Milam County court this week heard one of the shortest wills offered for probate. The document names Theresa Lewandowsk as the heir and transfers all property to her. The handwriting was proven by John Perry, with a California order showing a name change to Lee for John A. Lee, Theresa Lee, and Anita Lee.
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Milam County
E. A. Wallace
San Francisco
California
Theresa Lewandowsk
J. A. Lewandowsk
John Per
Lewandowsk
Lee
John A. Lee
Theresa
Anita Lee
Milam County Names H B McClellen for Tax Assessor
H B McClellen a World War veteran and Milam County native announces Democratic candidacy for Milam Tax Assessor. He emphasizes efficient economical administration and tax roll property assessment duties, supports his mother on a farm near Milano, and cites American Legion service and Omaha convention delegate role.
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H. B. McClellen
Milam
Milam County
McClellen
The
Herald
MecClellen
Edwin Hardy
American Legion
America
Milano
National American Legion
Omaha
Texas Department
Cameron
Mr. McClellen
Electric Servants for Home Use Featured in Herald Ad
The Texas Public Utilities Company promotes Electric Servants a home device collection designed to ease domestic tasks. The ad urges housewives and husbands to visit the company office to review the nationally advertised goods for the well equipped home.
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the Herald
Texas Public Utilities Company
Mrs Atkinson Attends Presbyterial Delegation From Cameron Auxiliary
Mrs Ben P. Atkinson leaves Monday for Corsicana to attend the Presbyterial as a delegate from Cameron Auxiliary. After sessions she will visit relatives in Dallas for a few days and will be away about a week.
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Ben P. Atkinson
Corsicana
Cameron
Dallas
Local Women Tour Rockdale Baptist County Council
Mrs Roy Hillyer Mrs Copeland Miss Ida Mae Hillyer and Mrs J A Halil of Rockdale visited Monday en route to Rockdale after a splendid day with the Baptist County Council Workers in Ben Arnold.
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Roy Hillyer
Copeland
Ida Mae Hillyer
J. A. Halil
Rockdale
Baptist County Council
Ben Arnold
Turkey Raiser Prizes Promote January Exhibit
The Cameron Commercial Club and Peter Company offer 160.00 in gold prizes for the largest droves of turkeys raised by Cameron farmers. Prizes to be awarded January, reviving Cuero's Turkey Trot memory as hundreds of droves are expected. Information available from the Commercial Club or Peter Company.
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Commercial Club
Peter Company
Kemp Seeks Re Election As Milam County Judge
Milam County Judge Jeff T Kemp announces re election in the July primary. The well known official has served two terms and broad support across Cameron and Milam County praises his management of the county business and tax payer interests.
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Jeff T Kemp
Cameron Bay Directs Frigidaire Display At Houston Meeting
Kenneth and his father H C Keith were honored in Houston for Frigidaire and Delco Plants work. Keith was named demonstrator at the Frigidaire convention and plant display after weeks of familiarization with the Frigidaire plants.
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Ameron Bay
Houston
Kenneth
H. C. Keith
Delco
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Will H. Ledbeiter
Legion Advertising
B. Fikes
Cameron Herald
Webb
Super Pictures
Hepley
HB McClellen
Jeff T. Kemp
Kemp
Judge Kemp
Commissioners Court
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