Methodist Preachers Appointments for Brenham Calvert Districts
The Tyler meeting assigns Rev. C. F. Smith to Houston District presiding elder role and Rev. Kilgore to Palestine. Rev. J. L. Massey goes to Longview and Rev. Oxby to Orange. Cameron charge repeats Rev. J. T. Smith as nine year presiding elder. Brenham District lists presiding elder C. R. Lamar and numerous appointments across towns. Calvert District assigns E. L. Shettles as presiding elder with multiple pastors and “to be supplied” notes. The changes aim to restore church standing after Kilgore’s departure.
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Tyler
Brenham
Calvert
C. F. Smith
Houston
Jas. Kilgore
Palestine
J. L. Massey
Longview
Oxbey
Orange
Cameron
J. T. Smith
Pittsburg
Rev
Kilgore
Presiding Elder
C. R. Lamar
J. W. Bergin
Bellevile
C. C. Childress
Caldwell
A. A. Kidd
Caldwell Mission
Somerville
E. W. Potter
Lexington
A. A. Rider
Cawron
Buckbolts
J. T. Garrett
Maysfield
Fulshear and
Brookshire
C. M. Cagle
Chappal Hill
W. Wooten
Thanksgiving program at Friendship draws large crowd
A Thanksgiving program at Friendship drew a large audience with dinner on the ground and multiple recitations and selections led by Estell Walker and Ella Joslin. Notices report Mrs Etta Robertson’s Gatesville visit and other local happenings as the Herald ends with well wishes.
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the Herald
Friendship
H. P.sander
Monroe Walker
Estell Walker
Gay
Ella Joslin
Olivia Bozeman
Bessie Graham
Kitty
Ruth Walker
Mies Ona Bozeman
Mies Ora Graham
Quary
Etta Robertson
Gatesville
Fred Walker
David Lawler
Cameron
H. P. Sandele
The
Herald
Pat
Death of J M Sharp Shocks Cameron Community
John M Sharp long noted attorney died by suicide December 4 in Bestmont after being found despondent. He had just moved to Beau mont as assistant claim agent for the Santa Fe. He leaves a wife and young daughter. Sharp chaired the County Executive Democratic Committee and was re elected recently. A town in mourning over the tragedy.
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Jno
M. Sharp
Rockdale
Masone
Cameron
Sharp
Beaumont
The
Santa Fe
Jas. Base
Bestmont
Democratic Committee
Caghy
Herald
Sharp Twieg
Lake Charlee riment Station fertilizer value discussion
A report from Lake Charlee riment Station discusses home fertilizer value and estimates the nutrient value of manure from livestock. It notes the annual output of a 1000 pound horse and the corresponding contributions from a cow to soil fertility.
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Koapp
Lake Charleeriment
Night passenger trains begin on Waco division
Geo F Lupton announces November 11 launch of night service on the Waco division with through car to Corpus Christi via Kansas City routes. Sleeper No 44 departs Waco 8 50 p m for Corpus Christi arriving 9 30 a m. return journeys leave Corpus Christi 6 00 p m arriving Waco 7 20 a m. Trains connect Yoakum Kenedy and Corpus Christi with Nos 3 13 14 45.
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Waco
Kansas City
Corpus Chrieti
Corpus Christi
Davy Crockett
Yoakum
Kenedy
Geo. F. Lupton
Something unadulterated Jeffs ribbon cane syrup at Dy Kemp
A short note notes Jeffs ribbon cane syrup being sold at Dy Kemps store. It references a simple local product offering with minimal detail about place or date.
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Jeff
Dy Kemp
Government Officials and Appointments Listing Names and Counties
A lengthy roster lists private secretary and assistant attorney general positions with names and counties including A. M. Barton Anderson, Felix J. McCord Smith, Col. R. W. Hearne Bexar, L. T. Dashiell Leon, Ben B. Cannon Parker, and board members William Blakeslee Lavaca and A. P. McKinnon Hill. It also names public works, health, penitentiary, and orphanage officials with counties such as Harris, Dallas, Smith, Madison, and Corsicana.
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A. M. Barton
Anderson County
Felix J. McCord
Smith County
Col
R. W. Hearne
Bexar County
L. T. Dashiell
Leon County
Ben B. Cannon
Parker County
Board of Pardon Advisers
William Blakeslee
Lavaca County
A. P. McKinnon
Hill County
W.c. Day
Hays County
Jetc
R. T. Milner
Rusk County
William M. Brumby
Harris County
Board of Penitentiary Commissioners
Ww. F. Rameey
Jonason County
John W. Wright
Joseph Ss. Menshaw
Dallas County
J. A. Herring
Madison County
Rusk
John H. Boyd
McLeenan
Huntsville
R. H. Unarrwood
Bell County
Benton McMillin
Gray ‘Gow County
J. G. Barbee
Wharton County
Sam Hank Gsoi Dent
Confederate Home
John B Reagan
Cherokee County
Antia
Hornbeak
Ellis County
Corsicana
J. W. Tarrant
Waanington County
Land for Sale in Ector County near Odesea at 2-4 miles
2000 acres offered in Ector County near Odesea the county seat located on the T and P railroad. Land produced 3-4 to 1 bale per acre this year with no boll weevil and good water. Available in 160 acre tracts or larger with good terms. For information contact W. M. Thompson Cameron Texas.
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Ector County
Odesea
W. M. Thompson
Cameron
Texas
Harmony in the Physical System Emphasized for Health
The piece urges full body harmony as the basis of health and longevity. It stresses strengthening vital organs like the heart lungs and kidneys and warns against unnecessary strain while gradually improving weak structures through careful, skilled training.
Jupiter in a mirror reveals satellites in dim light
A Bulletin de la Societe Astronomique de France note describes C. D. R. Andrews observing Jupiter’s satellites via a common mirror on November 5. The reflected image lets the faint moons appear beside Jupiter as stars, explaining why they vanish in direct sight due to Jupiter’s glare.
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Bulletin de la Societe Astronomique de France
Jupiter
C. D. R. Andrews
London Chronicle
Home Circle Society Insurance Offers Mortuary Funds Benefit
M G Brooks promotes Home Circle Society life insurance with mortuary funds paid to beneficiaries upon proof of claims. Funds kept in Cameron bank under county council treasurer. Open to white individuals aged 17 to 54 in sound health. Local organizer wanted. Also advertises Geo A Thomas & Sons paints and a Cameron runaway incident with no injuries.
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M. G. Brooks
Ruby Hoe
Home Circle Society
Cameron
Businese
White Rainbows Formed by Fine Rain and Strong Sun
White rainbows occur when fine rain and strong sunlight align, producing interference that stacks all prismatic colors into a single white bow. The effect is enhanced by fog and a sun near the horizon, though it is rare due to the exact conditions required.
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London Standard
Lady Wallace gift to England valued at 15 to 20 million
The 1897 presentation by Lady Wallace of her husband’s art collection to the English nation included over 600 pictures and extensive items of furniture and china. The collection, valued between 15 and 20 million dollars, was left to the nation with the stipulation it remain separate from other national collections.
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A&a
Lady Wallace
Joshua Reynolds
A Secret Defined in Plain Talk
A secret is a thing spoken to one trusted person who then shares it with another trusted person and so on until everyone knows it. The speaker notes the paradox that a secret remains a secret even as it circulates through many trusted hands.
Not what you know but whom you know in England
In England, importance rests on who you know rather than what you know or do. Public perception hinges on connections and others’ actions toward you, not personal merit or deeds, a theme echoed by commentary in London Truth.
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England
London
INC
Borem and Fibbs Exchange Passages on Street Dialogue
The Philadelphia Press quotes a scene where Mr Borem asks to see Miss Fibbs and a maid replies she is not at home. The exchange hints at social roles and the satire of practical wit as a man pursues his inquiry.
The Robber and the Rise of Dollar Values in America
An essay urges that stealing money earned through dishonest business harms more than petty theft. It argues society reveres wealth over integrity, notes New York law lags crime, and laments graduates entering business lose conscience and moral discernment, a tragic trend.
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New York
New York City
No Effective Charity Plan Possible
A dated essay by Sir Hiram Maxim argues charity cannot solve unemployment and poverty. It claims charity increases the unfit by encouraging dependency and higher taxation, warning that endless sums will eventually overwhelm societies and undermine national well being.
The Proper Place of Athlete In High School Life
A historical piece by Fasset A. Cotton arguing athletics should be balanced with academics. It cautions against secret societies hazing and rowdyism while urging joy in study and constant physical culture. It warns against athletics dominating school life and stresses proper gymnasium facilities and steady physical training.
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Fassett A. Cotton
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Brenham District
Calvert District
E. L. Shettles
W. M. Crutchfield
Hegroe
J. A. Kenney
Wheeler
W. M. Armstrong
Franklin
Jesse Lee
Petteway
Kosse
W. W. Gardner
Bremond Circuit
E. M. Meyers
Marlin
O. T Hotchkiss
Lotton Chilton
G. H. Fair
Travis
J.P. Skinner
Durango
J. B. Gregory
Rosebud
A. C. Biggs
Fairfield and
Dew
W. T. Ayers
Jewetl
C. W. Hughes
Centerville
J. W. Treadwell
Rogers Prairie
Teague
J. W. Goodwin
Bryan
O. A. Bets
Millican
W. M. Foster
Bremond
J. M Myer
Reagan
A.T. Walker
Chaplain Agricultural and Mechanical College
Nathan
Powell
Amy McCormick
Pumpkin Pearl Walker
Jewel Joslin
Alice Bell Walker
Mary Graham
Mies Bell Walker
Sidney Walker
J. P. Looney
God
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Jd. A. Mc
John M. Sharp
Sap
the Home Circle Society
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A. Thomas & Sons
Newman
West
Leall
Geo
A. Thomas
Sir Hiram Maxim
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