John T Gambill 62 Dies Sudden at His Office
John T Gambill at 62 died suddenly from heart failure Friday December 28 1927 in his Milam County office after lunching at home. He had long been active in business and charity with 46 years in Milam, owning a transfer business and oil lands. Survived by wife Johanna Brown Gambill two adopted sons Noel Brown and Robert Chapman two brothers Seth and Green Gambill three nephews and one sister Miss Mary Gambill Funeral held December 25 1927 at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Wallace Jones officiating.
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John T. Gambill
Mr. Gambill
Milam County
Washington County
Texas
Little River Bottoms
Minerva
Christian Church
Holtzclaw Bridge
Johanna Brown
Rockdale
Gambill
Alabama
Noel Brown
Brownsville
Robert Chapman
Dallas
Seth Gambill
Marlin
Green Gambill
Nebraska
Jim
Johnnie
Young Gambill
Houston
Mary Gambill
Wallace Jones
Oak Hill
Green Bros
Chas. McDermott
Sam McDermott
B. P. Atkinson
Dan Tyson
A. S. Epperson
Albert Triggs
Presbyterians Give Presents to Children
The Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas program at 7 30 Saturday evening led by Sunday School Superintendent W G Gillis. The Christian Endeavor Society provided music and songs as Katherine Mode Harold Jackson and Giles Avgrett recited verses. two trees full of fruit and candy prizes delighted the children.
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Presbyterian Church
W. G. Gillis
Christian Endeavor Societes
Katherine Mode
Harold Jackson
Giles Avgrett
Prosperity for 1928 and New Year Outlook
Business leaders in Cameron predict better times in 1928 as the New Year begins. They note fair trade with slow cotton movements and price declines, but a relieved mood after two difficult years. Bank liquidation is favorable. farmers start the year with paid debts and ample feed, while tax payments loom as a major factor.
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Cameron
Finn Seeks Victory as Training Rides On
Henry Karhunsaari endures rain and mud in daily six mile runs ahead of the match. He typically runs three miles out on the Gause Milano road and back, with crowds watching the early morning workouts. The Finn’s championship belt, displayed at Thomas drug store, fuels belief he can defend it against Dallas rival Harry Demetral.
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Henry Karhansaari
Finn
Karhunsaari
Gause
Milano
Harry Demetral
Dallas
Thomas Drug Store
Demetral
Tragic 1876 case linked to Bastrop County arouses memory
A Texas pioneer recites a 1876 tale of a young enslaved boy taken to Williamson County by a white man, provoking mob violence and two deaths. The account, tied to Hills Prairie and Lawrence Chapel, notes a hanging and a penitentiary sentence for a mob member, with details spanning Milam and Bastrop counties.
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Bastrop County
A. J. Jackson
B. F. Pugh
Cameron
Williamson County
Mr. Jackson
Texas
Hill Prairie
Hills Prairie
Cross Roads
Lawrence Chapel
Milam County
Olive’s
Conoley School
William Thomas
Mr. Thomas
John Nash
McDade
Gus Hubbard
New Chevrolet Set for January First Show in Cameron
The Chevrolet line arrives January first and will be displayed at Coleman Chevrolet in Cameron with an entire car load anticipated. Managers Mike Coleman and Joe Middleton traveled to Houston to view a new model noted for refined lines and features. Prices to be announced when the car is shown.
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Chevrolet
Cameron
Coleman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet Company
Mike Coleman
Joe Middleton
Houston
Burglary Strikes W F Plocek Home Sunday Night
Thieves fled in a coupe after robbing the W F Plocek residence Sunday night. Jewelry worth about 50 to 60 dollars missing, with clothing scattered inside. Mr Placek notified City Marshal Slocomb. no arrests or clues reported.
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W. F. Plocek
Placek
Deer Hunt Trio Heads to Mason County
Five men Frank Lesovsky Judga Kemp Bismark Horstman Seely Lamkin and John Dobbins left Monday morning for Mason County for a deer hunt with plans to return by week’s end.
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Mesgers
Frank Lesovsky
Judga Kemp
Bismark Horstman
Seely Lamkin
John Dobbins
Mason County
Deer Hunt in Mason County This Week With Noted Guests
J. D. Dobbins Bismark Horstmann W. S. Lamkin F. S. Lesovsky and W. B. Denson are in Mason county this week on a deer hunt. Mr. Lesovsky serves a venison dinner annually to a member of the Commerce Club.
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J. D. Dobbins
Bismark Horstmann
W. S. Lamkin
F. S. Lesovsky
W. B. Denson
Mason County
Mr. Lesovsky
Commrciq! Club
New Victory Six Dodge to Debut January Fourth
Pope Sapp of Sapp Motor Company announces four new Dodge cars called the Victory Six to be introduced January 4 via a radio broadcast from 9 30 to 10 50 PM central time. The car will debut December 24 and be on display January 1.
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Pope Sapp
Sapp Motor Company
Dodge
Victory
Diamond Ring Won By Coleman Chevrolet Leader
Muse, a salesman with the Cole man Chevrolet Company, receives a diamond ring for leadership in Chevrolet car sales.
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John. Muse
Coleman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Old Fiddlers Thrill Audience Tuesday Night
Despite rain many gathered at Yee High School auditorium for an Old Fiddlers recital led by Texas champion Uncle Mike James. The program included standout performances by Edgar Wilson T. A. Howell Mabry Story Wilson and other local fiddlers with a notable Charleston by Ruth Hobson and a piano guitar number by Mrs Howell Joe Matula and Ray Mabry.
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Yee High School
Mike James
The
Masters of Old Music
Edgar Wilson
Wilson
Uncle Mike
T. M. Mabry
Sandy Land
Mr. Mabry
Uncle John Story
Heaven
Mr. Story
John
Pete Wilson
Log House
Mr. Thompson
Rogers
Tom Choate
Buckholts
J. L. Clinton
Cameron
Ruth Hobson
Tracy Hobson
Houston
T. A. Howell
Joe Matula
Ray Mabry
Finns Return Match With Demetral Set in Cameron
Henry Karhansaari and Dallas wrestler Harry Demetral prepare for a winner take all bout in Cameron on Monday January 2. The match will decide the Finn belt and draw a large crowd with doors at 7 and ring action at 8 after a prior controversial finish.
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Henry Karhansaari
Harry Demetral
Karhansaari
Demetras
Cameron
Dallas
Demetral
Linn
Thse
Real Championship Match May Be Held In Cameron Soon
Mat fans fasten on news that a real championship bout may be staged in Cameron between Henry Karhansaari and Waino Ketonen of Boston. Ketonen, the reigning middleweight champion at 158 pounds, previously defeated Karhungaari to take the title. The plan was revealed Thursday.
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Cameron
Mat
Henry Karhansaari
Waino Ketonen
Boston
Ketonen
Karhungaari
Joe Montana Faces Setback After Narrow Loss in Cameron Ring
Joe Montana, a strong wrestler, lost to Harry Demetral of Dallas on Monday night after appearing to have defeated the great Greek. Demetral, groggy from head locks, surged back and the referee signaled, forcing a rematch where Montana again fell. Montana seeks another bout with Demetral, citing not being at peak condition, while fans and the Legion weigh future matchups.
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Joe Montana
Joe
Harry Demetral
Dallas
Demetral
Montana
Demetras
Legion
Cameron
Ketonen to Wrestle in Texas Early January
Ketonen plans a Texas visit in early January and American Legion managers are exploring a match between these two men for the wrestling bouts here.
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Ketonen
Texas
American Legion
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Miet
Oak Hill Cemetery
Meaere
Olive
W.F. Plocek
Victory Six
International Cortoon Com
Uncle Mike James
Henry
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