Governor cites Moody plan to relocate Texas prison system
Governor Ferguson charged Moody supporters with planning to move the state penitentiary system into Williamson County near Austin. He warned taxpayers of an $8 million land tax and $2 million extra for buildings and 40 000 acres needed to employ convicts, accusing the plan of profiting contractors and costing millions.
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Williamson County
Moody
Austin
Tex
Dan Moody
Moody Spporters
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Williamson
Pioneer Mrs. John R. Luce Buried After Long Illness
Mrs. John R. Luce, longtime Buckholts resident, died after a long illness. Her husband died January 27, 1926. The Luces married December 6, 1877 and had eight children, seven living. Funeral held at Walker's Creek church with Rev. R. S. Marshal. burial beside her husband. Born November 11, 1847 in Austin county, she joined the Baptist church in 1891 and lived a life of faith and charity.
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John R. Luce
Airs. Luce
Dughters
W. M. Scott
Tom Choate
Buckholts
W. M. Luce
Houston
Gale
Frank Luce
Sam Luce
Bishop
Bettie Kirk
R. S. Marshal
Cameron Methodist Church
Walker's Creek
Walker’s Creek
Luce
Austin County
Texas
Baptist Church
Marlow
Miss Edna Dunham Rites Held After Sudden Death
Miss Edna Exter Dunham died last Wednesday in Cameron and drew a sorrowful response from family and friends. funeral was at Sharp Presbyterian church Friday with Rev R R Marshall officiating. music by Mrs. A J Triggs and Mrs Cecil Plate Edna’s music teacher presided at the organ. Pallbearers included Luther Reichert Ben Reichert Rufus Reichert Dalton Stevens Marvin Petty Louis Rinn. Cameron high school classmates sent flowers. grandmother among those who came.
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Edna Exter Dunham
Eugenius
Sharp Presbyterian Church
RR. S. Marshall
Cameron Methodist Church
Two Piece Dresses Remain In Style Says Mrs Hearrell
Mrs Lola Hearrell of the Specialty Shop notes two piece dresses stay in fashion for fall and winter, though less dominant. She cites gilet bolero peplum tunic and tiers as popular details, with a spectrum from pinks to wine reds and greens ahead of black with white or pink accents.
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Lola Hearrell
Card of Thanks from the Walker and Kerr families
The Quinn Walker and Kerr families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the burial of their loved one. They thank those who offered flowers and assistance and acknowledge the comfort given in this sorrowful time.
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Quinn Walker
Lydia Kerr
Mrs Victo Wimberly Dies After Long Illness Near Hoyte
On August 11 1926 Mrs Victo Wimberly died at her home near Hoyte after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Victor Wimberly a daughter Mrs Dick Westbrook two sons Hugh and Marshall Wimberly and two sisters Mrs Alice Thompson and Mrs Harris of Cameron plus many Milam County relatives. She was buried in Liberty Cemetery with many friends paying respects.
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Victo Wimberly
Hoyte
Victor Wimberly
Dick Westbrook
Hugh
Marshall Wimberly
Cameron
Alice Thompson
Harris
Milam County
Liberty Cemetery
Galveston Labor Day Highlights Parade Water Carnival
Galveston announces a major Labor Day program with a mile long decorated float parade multiple union bands a water carnival including swimming diving and water polo a daylight fireworks display and other features. Santa Fe offers a four dollar round trip from Cameron to Galveston with tickets on sale for trains arriving Galveston Sunday and valid for return Monday September 6.
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Galveston
The
Santa Fe
Cameron
Honey shipments planned by Wm. Piefer of Gause
Wm. Piefer of Gause will ship hundreds of gallons of honey this year from his apiary. He has purchased honey labels from the Herald plant and will begin shipping soon due to good rains and a strong flower crop.
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Wm. Piefer
Gause
Piefer
The
Herald
Local sisters plan Medina Lake camping and San Antonio visit
McDermott sisters from this city travel to San Marcos for a sister visit and study work. They will lead a party to Medina Lake for a week of camping after the merger. On return they will visit their ill great uncle, State Highway Commissioner John H. Bickett, in San Antonio for a few days.
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John H. Bickett
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Edna Estella Dunham
J. K. Dunham
Duncan
Temple
Cameron High School
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Dunham
Marie
Sharpe
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Lina R. Kemp
John R. Luge
Pioneer
Edna Duntam
Mississippi
D. SY. Hull
Centerville
Miss
Thedford
Mrs. Victor Wimberly
Gohmert
COTO
Vanety Store
Gohmert 5S
Duco
BUICK
Schiller Motor Co
Cameron, Texas
Santa
Ugalvest
Palace of Sweets
Walter F. Sharpe
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