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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
1
Milam County oil men flood in from across the nation as Eastern magnates buy leases and new companies announce programs. Tracy Maysfield and Wisconsin Oil Association push development with pumps and pipeline plans to Minerva and a Waco refinery, signaling a potential Texas oil boom.
J. T. Parma announces ready daily shipments of cream for Cameron and purchases from local farmers at top market prices. He has received containers testers and other equipment and will buy cream produced here for sale.
The Commissioners Court convenes in regular session on Thursday and Friday as the County Court had cleared three cases this week. The State vs E L Ramsey was postponed due to influenza, to be tried in District Court when health improves. The State of Texas vs Leonard Stratton for theft ended in a verdict for the defendant, with defense by Hon. E A Camp. The State of Texas vs Vince Meyer for not working the road, a guilty verdict with $1 fine and costs. The State vs Joe Slavik for not working the road when summoned also resulted in a guilty verdict with $1 fine and costs.
A list of marriage licenses shows Anton Mikulo with Julia Broz and many other couples including John Henry Wilson Jr with Christian Louise Leath, Clarence Alcantso with Antonio Montoya, Jesus Ledesma with Ester Gomez, Ben Schernik with Herline Dutschman, Nathaniel Henderson with Della Walder, and others. Also noted is a job ad: Salesman wanted to solicit orders for lubricating oil greases and paints for Lincoln Oil Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.
A New York syndicate led by American Underwriters Producing and Refining Company purchases a 1600 acre lease east of Cameron and 3500 acres near Tanglewood in Lee County with 100000 available for drilling. W. J. Vaughn and S. S. Owen arrive in Cameron to oversee operations while J. T. Leach heads local drilling efforts. The move signals a major development, with plans for pipelines to Minerva and Milam county first oil production in the Tracy Mays field.
K. J. Snell of New York and associates hold about 2000 acres in Milam County near Rockdale and Tracy field nine miles southwest of Cameron. A 2500 foot deep test well is to be drilled with a big standard rig within 90 days, supervision by G. C. Boyer. The program aims for systematic drilling and casing to prove production potential.
Detroit news reports orders directing 300000 members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Labourers to suspend work February 17. The strike aims to win wage increases and a coast to coast uniform rate. a committee heads to Washington to negotiate. Railroad officials say the move violates the union wage agreement due to lack of 30 days notice.
Snell and Boyer, long associated, drill the K B Well at Killeen Bell county. L J Derrick of Temple leads an unnamed local oil group joined by New York investors. The firm adds to eleven operators and holds Thrall field prospects. Mrs Willard English and children depart Bartlett after a visit with Judge and Mrs Ed English. Paul Keith of Houston pursues oil matters in Cameron. Miss Katie McCall returns to University of Texas at Austin after weekend with her parents.
Week’s realty transfers totaled 49335.78 across Milam with 30 recorded transactions. E Vogelsang Jr sold 151 3-10 acres to E R Henderson and others for 15135. Additional actions include W D Burkhart to G C Murry and H Y Moore to S Kestenbaum with various lot and acreage exchanges in Cameron Rockdale Davilla and Burlington. The market shows an upward trend in both total value and activity due to upcoming oil field development.
U. S. Hearrell a Cameron attorney and civic figure won the mayoral nomination in Tuesday's Cameron primary. He received 393 of 408 votes with J. E. Holtzclaw re elected city marshal at 221 to 181 for Ross Smith. Dan Tyson and R. D. Brown were re elected tax assessor and city secretary treasurer respectively. Burns and Graves as aldermen won re election while one ward had no contest. Weather and lack of opposition reduced interest. Mayor McLane did not seek another term.
Cameron State Bank announces its capital stock increased from 30000 to 60000. President T F Hardy states the move reflects strong growth. The bank now shows 60000 capital, 80000 surplus, and 10000 undivided profits. Stockholders approved the increase at a January meeting with officers Hardy Graves Lester Matocha.
A series of Milam County property transactions cited with grantees grantors and parcel details. Transfers include Ben Arnold Cotton Yard plots and various town lots, 1908 land surveys, and multiple payments ranging from 500 to 5200 dollars.
Local ad promotes bright alfalfa from the Oi Mill urging readers to buy. The brief notice emphasizes product quality and availability through the mill’s marketing pitch.
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