Christmas Edition Letter From The Cameron Herald
The Cameron Herald presents its second annual Christmas edition under current management. It reaffirms a news paper policy of fairness and conservatism for readers and subscribers. It thanks local merchants and subscribers for support, wishing Milam County and others prosperity, happiness, and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Milam County
Cameron Herald
Christmas Cheer and Local News In Cameron Area
Local notes report Mrs. Carrie Wright visiting her aunt in Cameron, shoppers offered a $65 Free Machine now $30, and a three burner stove with ovens advertised. Several residents travel for holidays, Christmas trees offered by Giles McDermott, and Miss Maud Morrison returns from San Antonio trip. Community updates include Burns Bever, McIntyre family, and the Symphony Club gathering.
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Carrie Wright of
Gause
Cameron
Mrs. S. Carlton
Henne & Meyer Co
Giles McDermott
Maud Morrison
San Antonio
Milam County elects Hon. William Gillis as judge without opposition
William Graham Gillis was elected County Judge of Milam County without opposition and began duties early this month. A Milam County native, he rose from teacher to County Superintendent, ran for State Senate in 1908, and graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1910 where he joined the Intercollegiate Debating Team. He practiced law with Henderson Kidd and Gillis before his election and is praised as a capable, honorable orator and judge. The article asserts his leadership will benefit the county.
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William Graham Gillis
Milam County
Gillis
San Gabriel
Cameron High School
University of Texas Law School At
Austin
Henderson, Kidd and
Afternoon musicale features piano solo violin and vocalists
A refined program included a piano solo by Miss Annie McLane, violin by another performer, and solo songs by Mrs C D Lay and Miss Margaret Wallace. The hostess concluded the pleasant afternoon with a refreshment course.
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Coatiel
Annie McLane
Birthday Celebration for Miss Ethel Goldberg
Miss Ethel Goldberg celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday afternoon at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Goldberg. The house was decorated with ferns and plants. Guests enjoyed games with two prizes a kewpie and a candy basket. Cocoa cake fruit nuts and candy were served.
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Ethel Goldberg
Ben Goldberg
1917 Calendar Gift From Ben Arnold State Bank
The Herald reports receipt of a 1917 calendar titled On the Face of Rippling Waters a nature study by Arthur depicting an Indian maiden in a canoe on rippling waters. The artwork celebrates beauty at the foothills of western mountains with harmonious colors.
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Ben Arnold State Bank
Arthur
Great Western Mountains
Schools dismiss for holiday recess through January 1
Superintendent J. E. Watts announced the city schools will dismiss at high noon Friday for the holiday season and resume duty January 2, with students recalled then.
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J. E. Watts
Law-Sprinker Mercantile Co Christmas Greeting 1916
A holiday greeting from Law Sprinker Mercantile Co extends warm wishes for a pleasant Christmas season and a prosperous year ahead in 1917. The message expresses goodwill to customers and associates.
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Law-Sprinker Mercantile Co
Metropolitan District Church Sunday Schedule Ad
Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 15 p m Epworth League and devotional exercises at 3 p m Prayer Service Wednesday 7 15 p m Invitation extended by Pastor H C Willis to worship with us
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Epworth League
H. C. Willis
Miss Stroud and Parks Teach ers Spend Holidays at Home
Miss Stroud and Miss Parks, teachers, will spend the holidays at home in Hubbard City.
Herald Christmas edition page count grows to twenty eight
The Herald reports an eight page expansion from the planned twenty four pages for the Christmas issue. Management added pages near mailing time to fit advertiser demands, confident buyers will read Herald advertising in this section.
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Herald
Contest closes Saturday in Cameron for Christmas Gift contest
The Herald urges contestants to attend in Cameron on Saturday to review standings at 11 o clock and close the contest at a specified hour. Subscriptions earn 10 000 votes per five dollars with a five year subscription possibly influencing the outcome. Standings shown include Annie Gurecky Cameron Mrs G B Walston Eva Todd and Ger rahi from Minerva.
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Herald
Cameron
Annie Gurecky
Elder Cameron resident Mr. Paden celebrated octogenarian status
Mr. Paden, one of Cameron’s oldest and best loved citizens, is in his eighty fifth year. He arrived in Cameron in 1878 when it was a village. Despite many years, he remains hale and hearty and the Herald wishes him many pleasant years ahead.
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Lynn Walker
Branchville Country
Mr. Paden
Cameron
Buick sales room opens in Cameron with displays
Mr. L. H. Krough, Buick agent, leases rear Cameron State Bank quarters and shows Buick six cylinder roadsters and touring cars along with a Dodge model. He reports several recent sales of both makes and invites the public to view the displays.
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L. H. Krough
Buick Automobile
Cameron State Bank
Dodge
Krough
Cameron and Rockdale Pri Day Boys and Girls Matchup
The Rockdale High girls lost to Cameron High 12 to 15 on their home ground in a two innings game. Mary McLerran scored 12. In the boys game Cameron defeated Rockdale with Luke Davis scoring 23 and Geo Childress contributing. Longmire 16 and Stevens 14 led Rockdale, and the match ended with an undecided Cameron victory.
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Rockdale High School
Cameron High School
Cameron
Segre
Mary McLerran
Pep
Rockdale
Longmire
Stevens
Luke Davis
Geo. Childress
Lutheran Services Sunday Schedule in Cameron and Pettibone
Next Sunday at 11 AM a German service will be held at the Christian church in Cameron and at 2:30 PM the pastor will preach at Pettibone. The Lord’s Supper will be administered at both locations. A. H. Falkenberg, Pastor.
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Christian Church
Cameron
Pettibone
A. H. Falkenberg
Milam County Peanuts Demonstration at Oil Mill
The Oil Mill runs full blast crushing peanuts and invites visitors to learn how Milam County peanuts are processed into oil. Visitors will be welcomed and shown the oil-making process.
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Milam County
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