City Clears Debts and Plans Cash Surplus for 1927
The city council authorized payment of all outstanding obligations and, with city treasurer R D Brown drawing checks, began the new year with a strong cash surplus in sight. A single small debt remains carried by creditors, while the 1927 policy aims to limit expenditures, pay all obligations, and enable public improvements and raises if funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Brown
Cameron
Connectiny
Ovent
Weekend Square Dance At Wayside Inn
The Wayside Inn hosts a Friday night with the Black and Gold Serenaders from Georgetown, noted as a top local orchestra, led by Mr. Cammer who expects a large crowd. Saturday brings an old fashioned barn and square dance with fiddlers and a modern dance band. Everyone is invited in aprons and overalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcard
Wayside Inn
Georeretown
Cammer
Baptist Welcome by Methodist Class at Sun Day School
More than 75 men gathered in the Sunday School room of Fred B. Cable at the Baptist church to hear O. M. Smith present a lesson from Matthew on the parable of the talents. The Methodist class joined the Baptists as they shared in the lesson and exchanged visits. Mr Cable will teach again next Sunday and a visiting teacher will direct the winter program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Cable
Baptist Church
O. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
Georgia Tech student Sam Cheeves visits Atlanta home
Sam Cheeves returns from Georgia Tech in Atlanta to spend time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Cheeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cheeves
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Mrs
S. W. Cheeves
Oak Hill Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association met at the Presbyterian church with officers and members present. Reports show a March 1926 balance of 3540.41, 1926 receipts 1156.78, expenses 4705.51, balance February 8, 1927 of 2205.56, and a call for survey and platting of new lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnt
Law
Mosers
A. F. Mitchell
Messrs. Tax
Mitchell
Giles J. Averett
Notice on delayed mailing lists update for subscribers
Due to a high number of paid subscriptions this week the mailing lists could not be corrected. The new dates will appear on your paper next week.
Confession from Hassell Details 1926 Texas Family Slaying
George J. Hassell, labeled murderer of 15, makes a complete confession from Farwell Texas dated December 1 1926. He describes a revolting crime against his nine member family and notes his later execution on February 25 1927 at Huntsville. The lengthy statement covers Hassell life events from childhood, military service, escapes, and illegal acts leading to the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Hassell
Farwell
Hassell
Huntsville
J. D. Thomas
Palmer County
Texas
George Jefferson Nself
Smithville
Oklaho
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Arnold Pioneer C1 Buried Wednesday
Dr. D T Arnold 84 died Tuesday night at his daughter's home in Hoyte after a six week illness. He was a longtime Christian and member for sixty years. Funeral services were held at the Old Cemetery with interment beside his wife, conducted by Rev L J Power and H P Black. Survived by two children Dr J C Arnold and Mrs Matt B Bailey, a brother Joel Arnold, pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DT. Arnold
Matt B. Bailey
Hoyte
Arnold
Missouri
Texas
Bern
Liberty
Christian Church
Green Brothers
Old Cemetery
L. J. Power
Methodist Church
H. P. Black
Baptist Church
J.C. Arnold
Gause
Joel Arnold
Dallas
Jeff Kemp
John Watson
Penn Wolf
C. W. Ingram
W Ff
Plocck
Marshall Garner
The
Herald
Barmore Rites Held for Pioneer Mrs M C Barmore
Mrs. M C Barmore of Maysfield died February 6 at her son's home after several weeks illness. Born August 1 1845 in Green County Georgia she was a pioneer resident. Funeral at Little River Church conducted by Rev Craven and Rev Kenney with Coleman Eplen directing. Interment Little River Cemetery February 7. Survived by three sons J L Barmore Cameron E A Barmore Maysfield Emmett Barmore San Benito. Pallbearers named W A Bonds Dr Jas Watson Roy Jeter Dan Tyson E B Mayes Gil Newton. The Herald conveys condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Barmore
Green County
Georgia
Mrs
W. T. Gaston
Little River Church
Gus. J. Craven
Presbyterian Church
Maysfield
H. G. Kenney
Cameron Church
Coleman-Eplen
Cameron
Little River Cemetery
J. L Barmore
E. A. Barmore
Emmett Barmore
San Benito
W. A. Bonds
Dr. Jas, Watson
Roy Jeter
Dan Tyson
E. B. Mayes
Gil Newton
Girl Bandit Longs For Moth ers Apron String Again
Vivian Wilfong a 20 year old from Iowa faces Milam County jail in a high profile attempted bank robbery at Milano on December 15 1926. She acted with James Hairston Circle Stratton and Lytle Huffman all condemned elsewhere. The plan unraveled when a gasoline torch dried up and the group fled. She dreams of home and her mothers apron string while awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheenandoah
Vivian Wilfong
Milam County
Milano
James Hairston
Circle Stratton
Lytle Huffman
Cameron
Mineral Wells
Rogers 15 BOST Friends at Home Evening With 17 Guests
Mr and Mrs Wm Rogers entertained at their winter decorated home on a Wednesday night with a 7 pm chicken supper for 17 men friends of Rogers. The gathering featured stories jokes and music by Eloise Rogers and others, with Judge Kemp Mayor Davis and several others in attendance. The event ended around 10 pm amid warm hospitality despite cold rain outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Rogers
Rogers
Geo
T Graves
A. E. Smith
A. H. Baskin
Wm. Rogers
J. R. Batley
Dallas
Paul Webb
A. Ff. Mitchell
J. B White
John B. Kenderson
G. Gillis
B. P. Matoecha
B. P. Atkinson
W. O. Triggs
Judd G Davis
Giles I. Avgiett
Penn Woll
Dan Tyson
Cameron Mutual Aid Association Expands Policy Classes
The Cameron Mutual Aid Association held its annual meeting at company offices Monday. Secretary Treasurer C W L Schaeg presented the audit prepared by C R Phillips. By-law amendments create junior and senior policy classes admitting ages one to eighteen and adults up to sixty five, expanding service beyond the current 2000 members. The organization has paid over 57009 to policy holders and faced 38 death claims with 22 assessments. Attendees included Dr T J Denson, re-elected president, and directors Robert McLane, H M Hefley, and J B White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Mutual Aid Association
C. W. L. Schaeg
C. R. Phillips
Schaeg
Cameron Mutual
T. J. Denson
Robert McLane
H. M. Hefley
J. B. White
Miss Helen Green Visits with Dallas Parents
Miss Helen Green of Southern Methodist University at Dallas spent the weekend at home with her parents Mr and Mrs C N Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Green
Southern Methodist University At
Dallas
Mrs. C. N. Green
Claxton Sentenced to 99 Years for Murder
Abe Claxton received a 99 year penitentiary term in the county for the murder of Otto Junek. The case was previously reversed and he had been sentenced to life on the first trial. Prosecutors led by Jack Lewis with Chambers, Gillis, and E A Wallace pursued the harsher verdict. Claxton also faces trial for the murder of J M McAlpine and the shooting of Mrs. McAlpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Claxton
Otto Junek
Mr. Claxton
Henderson
Kidd
Bk. A. Camp
Jack Lewis
Chambers
Gillis
E. A. Wallace
Edmonds released on bond after fatal room incident
Luther Edmonds, charged with the death of Lydia Bartek, waived hearing and posted 2500 bail. He was arrested by Sheriff Blaylock after Bartek's body was found in his Moore Building room on February 1. The district attorney says Edmonds gave a written statement. he is about 40 and from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Edmonds
Lydia Bartek
Ed FL Ragelish
Edmonds
Blaylock
Moore Building
Distret
Jack Lews
Milam Lodge Knights Attend Rockdale District Meeting
Twenty seven Milam Lodge Knights of Pythias members traveled to Rockdale for a district meeting. Milam Lodge members handled most rank work and reported credible performances. Talks were given by Jake Posey M G Cox Judge Kemp W O Triggs Lee Tag and Rev Love. Red Hot Tamales and soft drinks were served before a Dixie Theater show. Attendees praised the benefit of such frequent get togethers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Rockdale
Jake Posey
M. G. Cox
Kemp
W. O. Triggs
Lee Tag
Rev. Love
San Antonio
Knight Matson
Dixie Theater
Sharpe Aims to Win State Prize with White Leghorn Stock
Cameron breeder KE Sharpe reports his 25 White Leghorn hens laid 580 eggs in January. One hen produced 30 eggs and another 28, with several laying 25 or 26. He claims his flock is among the best in the state and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Sharpe
Cameron
Sharpe
America
Death penalty given to Harry L Leahy in Georgetown
Harry L Leahy received the death penalty in Georgetown by a district court jury for the murder of Dr Js Se Ramsay in Mathis last year. Seven men now face execution at Huntsville awaiting the same fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Leahy
Georgetown
District Court
Js Se Ramsay
Mathis
Huntsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Square Dance
Methodist
S. $ C.ass
M. Smith
Cemetery Association
Giles L. Avriett
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
Aetna Smith
Sam W. Law
Giles L. Arriett
E. A. Flinn
Geo. A. Thomas
S. M. Burns
Sallie Kate McLane
S. W. Law
Sec. & Tress
Reina Smith
Louie Kate McLane
Abilene
Army
Galveston
Ft. Sam Houston
George Stovall
Gus
O'Valley
Arnold Pioneer
Maysheld
Belov- Ld
Teld Wonmay
Barmore
Bandit
Iowa
WM Rogers
Bost
Otto Juner
Wise Rockdale
SAN Gabriel Lodge
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