Peace Sought by Kaiser War May Soon End
Berlin reports Teutonic allies ready to discuss peace with the Entente while prepared to continue the war if talks fail. Notes were sent to the United States Spain Switzerland and the Vatican seeking to gauge public discussion and secure a basis for lasting peace. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg described the move as humanitarian and Emperor William urged continued fighting until acceptance or denial of the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Berlin
Germany
United States
Spain
Switzerland
Vatican
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
von Bethmann- Holweig
Reichstag
William
Cameron Tracy Oil Field Development Continues
The D. S. Gilleland lease drill shows strong potential with about forty feet of sand, but operators plan to drill deeper into a third stratum. The Todd rig moves to Henderson to drill ten wells, while shallow showings and a 175 foot depth delay progress on F. H. Gilleland. Lease activity grows as firms seek deep tests and more acreage, despite cautious bidding and landowners awaiting higher values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Gilleland
Mr. Lynam
Todd
Henderson
F. H. Gilleland
Dick Lucine
Keys Valley
G. H. Ogden
A. L. Lenzing
E. H. Shackleford
Dallas
Shackleford
Brenham
Texas
Shackelford and Jones
Milam Oil and Gas Company
Enman
Corsicana
Sunday School Class Holiday Party Hosted at Wise Home
Miss Jewel Joslin hosted a Friday evening Sunday school party for boys and guests at Mrs. Luther Wise’s home. Christmas colors and bells decorated the dining room while a Bible history contest gave top prizes to Jody McElwrath and Elizabeth Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Wise
Jewel Joslin
Biblcal
Jody McElwrath
Elizabeth Parker
Newton McDonald
Enlem Slaughter
Willie McClendon
Frieda Pleut
Reta Roberson
Alice McElwrath
Eva Pleut
Roberta Pace
Eulene Slaughter
Messrs
Homer and
Dewey Mc
Popular Official Seeks Texas Governor Post in 1918
The article highlights Henry B. Terrell as a leading gubernatorial candidate two years ahead of the 1918 primaries. It details his rise from Cherokee County farmer to Texas Comptroller, his legislative record, road and highway work, tax reforms, and strong stance on law enforcement and Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Henry B. Terrell
Terrell
H. B. Terrell
Cherokee County
McLennan County
Senate
McLennan
Falls
Milam
Johnson
Bailey
Fort Worth
People of Texas
House
Colquitt
Mr. Terrell
Henry Terrell
James E. Ferguson
Kossee
Tax Collectors Ordered to Collect Full 1916 Taxes
Austin dispatch reports Comptroller H B Terrell instructing tax collectors in 39 counties on the International and Great Northern railway to collect all state taxes for 1916 including the intangible tax. The state board set intangible assets at 8 608 018 dollars, triggering a push to uphold the intangible tax law with support from Tax Commissioner Bagby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
International and Great Northern Railway
H. B. Terrell
International
Great Northern
State Tax Board
Bagby
Terrell
Gourthouse Happenings Court Notices and Pairs
Local court column lists multiple pairs and individuals including Lubwig Fuessel and Lena Meier, J. S. Smith and Laura Brinkley, Ben Hammond and Ella Adams, L. H. Laferney and Gertie Proctor, R. E B. Sneed and Fabiola Kolba, Daniel Boone and Mattie Arnold, Edd Rolan and Iva Waddle, Willie Foreman and Fannie Cortey, B. R. Mauldin, Buckholts Ford, R. S. Haase Cameron, Saxon M. M. Arendell, Gause Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubwig Fuessel
Lena Meier
J. S. Smith
Laura Brinkley
Ben Hammond
Ella Adams
Daniel Boone
Mattie Arnold
Edd Rolan
Iva Waddle
B. R. Mauldin
Buckholts
Ford
R. S. Haase
Cameron
Saxon
M. M. Arendell
Gause
Real estate transfers listed for Milam and nearby counties
A compilation of land transactions including J. D. Ruby to Baggett in Milano for 500 dollars, Frank Craven to L. Gregory in Tracy for 250, and Jno B. Wilson to Jas Mertz with property in Jesse White survey for 11110. Other transfers include Henry Kramer to R. I. Yarbrough, L. N. Tiai to T. S. Henderson in Cameron, and numerous parcels in Milam, Robertson, Lee, and Cameron counties with prices ranging from 50 to 14100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Ellison
G. Ussery
J. A. Jackson
First National Bank of
Hearne
Robertson County
Wm. Dyker, Sr
J. A. Worley
J. J. Acosta
W. Q. Caywood
R. V. Caywood
Milam County
J. N. Brashear
Hloisie Kutak
J. Wilkerson
B. W. McFarland
Jno
Local Clergy Fill Regular Appointments and Town News
Rev J C Cockrell of Ben Arnold filled his regular Sunday morning service while Rev Davis from Marlin preached Sunday evening. H L Gunn of Ben Arnold Mercantile Co visited Mayfield Cameron and nearby towns Sunday. Prayer meeting is at the Baptist church each Saturday night. A W Bickett of Cameron visited last Thursday to view his farm near town and praised the Buckholts Bulletin as one of the best papers in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Arnold Lumber Co
J.C. Cockrell
Davis
Marlin
H. L. Gunn
Ben Arnold Mercantile Co
Mayfield
Cameron
Baptist Church
A. W. Bickett
Mr. Bickett
Buckholts
Bulletin
Mrs Matocha Leaves Sanitarium After Auto Crash
Mrs B P Matocha who had been confined to the Sanitarium for six weeks was able to leave Sunday. She was severely injured some time ago in an automobile smash up, which required a lengthy stay in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Matocha
Perry Wilkerson Leaves City on Auto Firm Mission
Mr. Perry Wilkerson departed Saturday for Toronto and Detroit as a representative for the Over land automobile from this city. He will be absent about ten or twelve days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Wilkerson
Toronto
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cameron-Tracy
Ben Arnold
L Yardley
Miss Geraldine Slaughter
E. D. Shaffer
Gourt House
L. H. Laferney
Gertie Proctor
R. E B. Sneed
Fabiola Kolba
Willie Foreman
Fannie Cortey
J. D. Ruby
J. J. Baggett
Milano
Maggie Avrett
J.R. Avrett
Lee County
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