Gillis resigns as Milam County judge effective Feb 1922
W. G. Gillis, Milam County judge for almost four years, submits resignation to the commissioners court set to take effect February 1, 1922. He plans to return to law practice in Cameron, forming a prominent firm. Rumors place potential successors and a political contest may follow, though officials deny connection to his resignation.
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Cameron
W. G. Gillis
Milam County
Commissioners Court
Judge Gillis
Gillis
Fudge Gillis
G. Gillis
Milamity
Texas
Law Department
University of Texas
Henderson, Kidd & Henderson
Phillips
Brazos Bridge
Baptist Pastor Russell C White Florida College Graduate
Rev Russell C White pastor of the Cameron Baptist church is a University of Florida graduate and World War I veteran. He served overseas with the ambulance service before entering the ministry and was called from Groesbeck to Cameron, where his leadership has energized church work.
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Russell C. White
Baptist Church
Cameron
University of Florida
Groesbeck Baptist Church
White
Yale
Letter From King of England Possessed by Set
Sergt James R English son of Judge and Mrs Ed English of Cameron has a WWI letter from King George VI to U S soldiers. Dated April 1918 the embossing shows Windsor Castle. The king welcomes the Americans joining Allied fields in Europe and wishes them God speed.
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King of
England
Set
J. R. English
James R. English
Ed. F. English
Cameron
George of
France
British Empire
Windsor Castle
United States
British Isles
Rotan v Steinke Injunction Over Trespass Granted
District Court records show FE Rotan seeks a restraining order against Albert Steinke to prevent trespassing on the plaintiff’s premises. The State of Texas pursues felony theft charges against Auriola Hernandez, transferred to juvenile court due to age under 17. Tommie McGorrich faces burglary at night and is on trial in district court.
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FE. Rotan
Albert Steinke
State of Texas
Auriola Hernandez
Tommie McGorrich
Texas Agent John Brock Returns to Mississippi Holidays
John Brock, an agent for a Texas company, will spend the holidays in Mississippi where he was born and raised, revisiting scenes from his childhood.
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John Brock
Texas Company
Mississippi
Cameron Concert Band Benefit Show at Yee High
Cameron Concert Band plans a December 29 auditorium concert at Yee High School to fund the band and pay instrument indebtedness. Eight popular numbers feature works by Jewell Hayes Hazel and Ascher with admission set at 25 cents and a sales prize for the top ticket seller.
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Cameron
Yee High School
Fred Jewell
al Hayes
Gibralter
King Lear
Ed Hazel
America
Ascher
Sweet Peas in All Colors at The Specialty Shop
A display of sweet peas in a full range of colors showcased at the Specialty Shop. The arrangement highlights vibrant pink, white, purple, and coral varieties available for purchase.
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Soeialty
Minerva Oil Field Booms With Ten New Producers
Ten producers in the Minerva field are now yielding crude as the area expands with new locations and a soon to be erected refinery. The Mexia Golden Rule Syndicate leads in week’s offsets with plans for three wells north of Lee Oil Company sites. multiple companies report completions and drilling activity as Minerva shows rapid redevelopment.
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Minerva
Mexia Golden Rule Syndicate
Henry
Lee Oil Company
Nethous
Ferguson Et Ai
Berel
Neihous
Sorels
Thading
Pany
N. 1
Wallace
Hove
Oil Company
Ferguson Et al
de Wees Brothers Et al
Leonard Issacs
McCamey
Bradstreet
Baggett
Proposal For Star Route Carer From Department
Proposals for star route mail service from Cameron to Maysfield and back will be received at the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General's office in Washington until 4 30 p m January 10 1922. Service would cover July 1 1922 to June 30 1926. Announcement by Postmaster Lloyd Mitchell notes Cameron has a single star route.
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Washington
Cameron
Maysfield
Lloyd Mitchell
Browning Family Heads to Tyler for Christmas
Mr and Mrs Robert Browning left Wednesday to spend Christmas with home folks in Tyler Mr Browning serves as foreman in the plant of the Cameron Herald.
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Robert Browning
Tyler
Mr. Browning
Cameron Herald
Cameron merchants close Monday for clerks Christmas holiday
Cameron merchants suspend business Monday to grant clerks a Christmas holiday. A petition led by W. C. Triggs and J. C. Tucker supported the move as Cameron's shops prepared for holiday programs. Churches hold services, schools dismiss Thursday noon for a three day break, and a long list of local businesses closes Monday December 26th.
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Cameron
W. C. Triggs
J. C. Tucker
Cameron Plumbing Co
American Railway Express
A. W. Luckett
Jackson
R. A. Tag
T. Q O. Tyson
Frank S. Leovysky
G. A. Chambers
Grant Lumber Co
W. G Mode
Milam Co. Lumber Co
Pace
Marshall Drug Co
Greenway
Batla
Tyson Market
Star Products Co
W. H. Ledbetter
McKinney & Casey
Texas Co
John Brock
Texas Bottling Co
Joe Bass
W. L. Shires
D. L.indsey
Fred Dierz
Wilkerson Grocery
P2 O. Adams & Co
Parade
M. Janeway
J. M. Neiast
Sanitary
Dan Tyson
Triggs Dry Goods Co
C. Smith
E. L. Kahler
West Cravey
J. G. Vestijreen
Corsicana Holiday Visit Noted For Bess Gillis Family
Miss Bess Gillis teaching at the I. O. C. F. home in Corsicana is back for holidays with her brother W. G. Gillis and relatives. Also mention Theresa Jens visiting with Te Co. and residents in Shiner. Lovely silk clocked hosiery advertised for Xmas and New Year at the Specialty Shop.
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Bess Gillis
C. F
Corsicana
W. G. Gillis
Theresa Jens
Te- Co
Shiner
Bedroom candle sets at the Spe calty Shop
A brief notice highlights bedroom candle sets available at the Spe calty Shop offering decorative lighting.
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Specalty
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WG. Gillis
Jeff T. Kemp
D. Kemp
Houston
Lucile and Wiltz
J. M. Tucker
Dallas
Frank L. Adams
Rosemary
Ardmore
Okla
Santa Claus
Florida College
Ministry
District Court
Yor High School
Cameron Band
Herald
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