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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
In Cameron, limited readability shows Friday closure for holidays and a community note about a Christmas event at the Methodist church. The city council in Rogere unanimously passes Anti Bailey Resolutions at a recent meeting.
Senator Senter pledges to the Sixth Senatorial district to vote on Bailey for U S Senator only after voter instruction. He urges mass meetings or primaries and warns that Bailey’s wealth rise and Waters Pierce ties threaten public trust and moral governance, asking voters to decide December 29.
A Chicago girl kept five robbers at bay with a hat pin while a robber held $5000 of her employer’s money.
A Georgetown merchant sought 1500 fowls last Saturday by advertisement but received 3000. The item asks whether the advertising strategy paid off, implying a misunderstanding or over fulfillment of the order.
The Brazos Pilot hints that high land prices may force buyers to pause and suggests obtaining a home now. The text references H. Clay Pierce, Cassie Chadwick, and Bailey in a speculative finance context involving loans of thousands of dollars and repeated borrowing.
The Herald urges careful investigation before signing petitions. It argues that a well informed public voice safeguards democracy more than a hollow legislative cover up.
The vote defeats increasing safety bonds from five thousand to seven thousand five hundred dollars. Bailey is said to face a need to borrow from H. Clay Pierce again.
San Antonio state senator Robert B. Green plans to introduce a sweeping anti gambling measure in the coming legislative session. The proposal targets gambling houses and operations, prohibits construction and rental of gambling rooms, and contemplates confiscation and strong enforcement.
A Texas editorial argues the Bailey affair tests official conduct and public sentiment, claiming this as a supreme moral issue for the state and nation. It warns that supporting Bailey equates to approving past wrongs and stresses the need for virtue among future leaders.
Milam Lodge No 125 expresses sympathy to J B Walters on the death of his wife. The resolution notes death as a transition and laments her loss while upholding faith, asking the minutes reflect the tribute and forwarding copies to brother Walters and Cameron newspapers.
Rev J T Smith and family depart for Cameron where he will lead the Methodist church for the coming year. He served three years as presiding elder, with district growth and top conference reports, and has thirty one years in the conference.
Taylor Democrat reports that ginneries and oil mill owners in Taylor must meet railway demands for lignite fuel from Rockdale and Milem counties. For weeks many gins have shut down due to fuel shortages or burned cotton seed, and the demand for coal must be satisfied.
Cameron Council No 111 M O P elected officers on Friday night December 7 1906 D Worcester Sub Aug J L Michael Sen Trid M B Bailey Jun Trib Geo Head 1st Cent Geo Shaw 2nd Cent C P Beaty Recorder Mrs M J Brown Sootheager Robt Green Lygion M W Miller Sentinel Mrs Geo Head Attorney Miss Brucie Boles Pract Queen G B Taylor and J L Denson Med Exam
Cameron Lodge No 56 1. O. O. F. elected officers on Thursday night December 13 with Ben Strum as N G Geo J Head as W G C P Beaty as Secty J C Stafford as Treas C P Beaty as Rep to Gr Lodge W M Jeter as alt to Gr Lodge.
A reward is offered for the return of a pair of gold framed spectacles in a case lost on the main road between Cameron and Jim Hefley's farm north of Cameron. Please return to the Herald office.
County Clerk Seanard of Washington county issued 874 marriage licenses in sixteen years yet December saw 37 divorces and 36 marriages in the county making it hard to assess how many couples remain together.
Oak Hill Cemetery Association schedules its annual meeting Friday December 21 at 3 p m in the Auditorium to elect officers and conduct business. President T G Sampeun urges a strong turnout.
Milem Lodge No. 126 K of P. elected officers last Monday night December 10 appointing J. Cc. Newton as ruler, Geo. J. Head vice commander, C. D. Lay marshal of fiances and other posts filled by W. Sime, C P Beaty, W Dickinson, G Cox, F Thompson, Max Collins, and R L Tyson as trustee.
Estray taken up by C. B. House and estrayed before J. E. Lester on November 24, 196, a sorrel horse with blaze face aged ten to eleven, brand on left shoulder unknown, valued at 50 dollars. If unclaimed, will be disposed of as law directs. County Clerk Milam County.
For Rent notice lists seven prairie farms of 50 to 75 acres each along with Hail Henderson and Tompkies. Dr Janet quips that a man can relearn wagging ears. the line ends with a humorous aside about donkey class fellowship. Baptist church ladies in Cameron plan to skip a Christmas tree and send funds to Buckner's Orphanage Home in Dallas.
Readable text notes seven prairie farms for sale near Adfall each ranging from 56 to 75 acres. No further details on ownership price or term provided in the fragment.
Help wanted notice from Acme Steam Laundry seeking three female applicants for labor positions. Apply at the company office for details and interviews.
The Citizens Bank at Cedar Hill near Dallas was robbed last Saturday night. Robbers stole $2500 and fled on a hand car, eluding immediate capture. Police investigate and seek witnesses.
A dry goods store plans to open early in 1907 in Cameron according to a notice. The forthcoming shop signals new retail activity in the town as it expands its commercial offerings.
A Calvert based firm plans to fit in a stock of hardware, with Cameron not involved in the project. The move targets improving local supply options and inventory readiness.
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