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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
1
Cameron merchants greet Christmas shoppers with a strong stock and reputation as Central Texas best center for holiday buying. Local firms plan for high shopping standards as people travel from around to trade, with advice to buy early for better service and time.
Joe B. Lindsey, former with Barmore Jretor, has purchased Cameron Battery Service Station from R. J. Long and now leads operations. The first drive in filling station in Cameron, it offers battery work along with gasoline and oil sales, reflecting Lindsey’s years in the automotive trade.
The International and Great Northern and Southern Pacific railroads together send about 12 697.88 and 309 with a total county tax contribution near 37 000. Roy Law, the tax collector, received checks in response to drought conditions requests. Railroads via their land agent aided the county treasury, and residents express gratitude for these early payments.
Mrs. Lola Hearrell, proprietor of the Specialty Shop, showcases a large stock of gift items for Christmas. The shop features novelty displays and hundreds of gift ideas as she assists shoppers in selecting perfect presents. A recent shipment adds to the seasonal offerings drawing public interest.
Judd G. Davis of the Milam County Hardware Company reports selling a number of Farmall tractors to farmers in Milam County and notes the last tractor was disposed of in shipments. No immediate restock this year but sales expected next season. The tractor is praised for breaking land and cultivation, with improved farming methods anticipated across the county.
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Fischer were held at Buckholts with many relatives paying tribute. Born Marie Kasper in New Ulm Austin County Texas she was baptized and confirmed by Rev John Kilian and lived in Serben before marrying William Fischer on December 18 1880. They later moved to Buckholts where she died after a long illness leaving seven children and grandchildren. The service was conducted by Rev Arthur F Beyer and Rev Steiger with German language readings.
Cameron shoppers find an unusually large stock of gift items at R H Johnson Store with new glassware and silverware displays in colors. Mrs Johnson says new items will help meet buyers needs this year and make Christmas shopping profitable and enjoyable.
Regular meeting of the W. M. 5. is set for Monday December 14. Ladies urged to attend the Woman's meeting of the Baptist Workers Council at two o clock. Each circle should have strong attendance at the nurses meeting.
Keith Blankenship is tried in district court for the murder of Billie Hill near Buckholts in 1925. Hill and his father were attacked after a road quarrel. Hill died after being knifed and Bleckenship sustained head injuries from an automobile jack. Jury selection spanned most of Monday into Tuesday.
The Mineral Wells meeting of the Texas Baptist denomination included reports from delegates Rev and Mrs Hutcherson and Rev W W educational director Feit. The discussion urged support for foreign missions, raised the need for a foreign mission fund, and warned Texas would have few preachers without support.
A report from a Cameron girl at Austin College highlights academic achievement in Sherman Texas. Miss Laura Boedener, freshman daughter of B Boedeker of Cameron, ranked among the top third of her college class with an average grade of B for the past month.
J D Hefley 63 a Cameron business leader and civic figure died at his home after a two month illness. He is survived by his wife Sadie Parnell Hefley and son Jeff D Hefley Jr with funeral at 3 30 p m Thursday and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Cameron mourns a longtime promoter of local development and community enterprises.
Milam County tax collector Roy Law reports 1925 poll tax receipts only about 700 or slightly more, well below the prior year’s for the same period. Property tax collections are higher than expected and exceed last year’s totals, as Mr. Law urges continued collections.
The Commercial Club announces a cotton contest in Milam County with prizes totaling 350 dollars plus the Dallas News Award. Secretary Webb is to collect entrant names addresses and contest acreage data and the club accepts Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 100 dollar best kept farm offer. Farmers are urged to enroll promptly in the more cotton on fewer acres movement.
Roy Law reports October and November 1925 tax collections totaling 68 580 44 versus 63 638 85 for the same months in 1924. He predicts year end totals may reach near 1924 levels, with stronger collections than anticipated.
New Cameron Drug Company announces its holiday display with the largest stock of Christmas goods in years. Dr T J Denson notes the store carries new selections that are beautiful and practical, drawing shoppers for Christmas gifting as the Edison Tone test at the schoolhouse drew music lovers.
Frank Stach, a Buckholts businessman for more than 20 years, died at his home on Wednesday December 2, 1926. He was about 65, plagued by stomach cancer. He leaves a family. Ma Green and Brothers funeral firm directed services led by the Lutheran pastor. Buckholts mourns his loss and his absence from local business circles.
Buckholts Lutheran Church announces a German language service on Sunday December 18 at 10 30 AM with English Sunday School at 9 20 AM and Saturday School as usual Pastor W Flier leads the congregation.
The passage notes that the same railroad, the International Great Northern, contributes well to the overall tax total. It cites an annual tax collection of about $500 with the remaining collections yet to be made.
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