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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
1
A Cameron Democrats precinct meeting set for Saturday May 3 at 7 30 pm to elect delegates to the county convention in Cameron on May 6 amid a national party split. The piece notes debates over McAdoo Underwood and New York delegates and warns against dark horse speculation.
Prof. W. F. Grant of Oakdale visited friends in Cameron on Tuesday and will depart Wednesday for Dallas to stay with his daughter Mrs. Lucille Slicher.
Judd G. Davis was sworn in as mayor of Cameron on Tuesday night and named Ray Robinson as city marshal and Will Cook as assistant and night watchman. The council commended retiring Mayor J B White and officials, filled two school board seats, and appointed Dr W R Newton as city health officer as existing faculty members remain.
Chas Sens candidate for constable of Precinct 1 announces his bid for re election. He cites past service and efforts to discharge duties faithfully and asks supporters to aid his campaign. Sens, with long policing experience, will campaign and meet voters across the precinct.
Owens Refining Company purchases all pipelines loading racks tanks and equipment from Milam Petroleum Company. Price reportedly exceeds 15000 dollars paid to W H Warren president. Deal closed Thursday. Owens now controls entire pipeline and transportation facilities of the field.
R. M. Warren of Corsicana, with interests in the Cameron Minerva Oil field, was a city visitor today.
Cameron city council passed a resolution praising retiring Mayor J. B. White Marshal Vince Lucas and Deputy George Richards for two years of service. The note expresses deep appreciation, loyalty, and wishes for future activities, with copies to the Cameron Enterprise and Cameron Herald and to be added to city minutes.
The Cameron court house burned on April 9 fifty years ago, with few residents remaining who recall the event. Believed incendiary, tied to a wave of Texas court house arsons by northern land sharks seeking to ruin deed records, the Milam county case left indictments from January grand jury term destroyed.
Democratic delegates are being planned as precinct and county meetings approach. Pat M. Neff campaigns for an unstructured delegation to New York stir interest. Governor to speak in Cameron Saturday at 2 PM. County convention details set by W G Gillis with eight precincts instructed.
The Herald ends its campaign with a transparent process. Candidates were informed that no editor or campaign manager would receive reports or subscriptions during the final days. Each candidate will deposit funds and subscription details at First National Bank next Saturday night, with the sealed ballot box kept in the bank vault until judges open it at nine o'clock. The judges will verify each candidate's total vote count, ensuring fairness. The winner will receive the Coach.
List of residents honored includes Mrs. W. T. Johnson of Cameron Route 2, Mrs. Fred Matula of Cameron Texas, Mrs. Ida Brod, Mrs. Etogile Barclay of Bueckholts Texas, Miss Florine Fisher of Milano Route 1, and Mrs. Iva Campbell of Rosebud Route 3.
Ed. F. English enters Justice of Peace race in Precinct 1 as a Democratic primary candidate. Cameron churches launch Go to Sunday School Day May 4 with a 1500 attendance goal and a parade, urging teachers to recruit new members and boost yearlong rolls.
Milam county voters hear from Judge Jeff T. Kemp who seeks a second term as County Judge. The long time public official emphasizes his record aiding road districts and veterans while pledging a focused campaign to hear voter concerns.
Cesk has been named night watchman, bringing prior city service in 1916. Mr. Cook continues as a Cameron compress company watchman with a gold badge awarded by local business leaders in 1916.
J Mi Ralston launches a bid for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1 subject to Democratic primary. The Cameron attorney and longtime resident seeks voters support in the upcoming July primary, inviting participation from the Padurins and others in the community.
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