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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
2
Regional papers weigh Governor Ferguson impeachment matter with divided views. Some call for investigation and a verdict, others urge exoneration if innocent. Analysts foresee a bitter session, noting many errors yet loyal supporters, while all seek full facts before judgment.
Cameron area notices cover rentals and sales from Ford and Overland cars to a Case touring car and hardware store updates. Community events include lectures at First Aid Class, a swimming party in honor of Miss Pace, and a Red Cross fundraiser baseball game with $125 raised.
Geo S. Rhea announces the U S A Cafe is back in Cameron offering clean facilities, first class help and eatables with courteous service. The note guarantees quality dining value and invites old and new customers to visit.
The Waco Times Herald outlines federal wartime and government needs for the fiscal year ending June 30 1918 totaling about 16.97 billion dollars. About 9.25 billion has been authorized by Congress leaving 7.75 billion yet to be voted plus 70 million in interest on Liberty bonds. It compares the burden to roughly 3.50 per family as an early sign of rising interest charges.
The State Board of Health reports a water sample from Cameron Texas is free from harmful organisms and contamination and suitable for drinking. A later ad promotes Herbine malaria medicine by Pace Marshall Co and claims it cures chills and malaria.
Richard Wilson Cage, born June 5 1889 in Arkansas, died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday night in Milam County Texas. A Confederate veteran, he had long resided in Walkers Creek where he founded the Walkers Creek Baptist church and did much good. He died after a brief end of life at home following a final evening conversing with his wife.
A Cameron resident who moved there years ago had first marriage in 1867 to Alice Chamberlain producing two children one of whom, Mrs. Will Harper of Walkers Creek, survives. He married Hattie Williams in 1876 and had two daughters, Mrs. Kennon and Mrs. Hause, both of Walkers Creek. Funeral services were held today by Rev. B B Blaylock of Cameron Baptist Church with burial at Walkers Creek. The Herald extends deepest sympathy.
Washington announces the first one third of the 687000 man draft under the selective service act will be called to colors September 1 and sent to training camps between September 1 and September 5. Provost Marshal General Crowder has notified all state governors.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 15 p m Epworth League and devotional exercises at 3 p m Prayer Service Wednesday 7 15 p m Rev Harbin pastor invites worshipers to join the congregation
Mr L H Krough expresses gratitude to friends and the fire department for their help during the Tuesday night blaze that destroyed his garage.
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