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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
2
Feb 13 report notes several farmers already plowing with more planning corn planting. Mrs. Frank Craven and children visit Brownwood to spend time with sister Mrs. Tom Jackson for a couple of weeks.
In Cameron Hospital Miss Ruth Duncan was reported much improved after a prior attack but suffered another severe episode and was brought to Cameron hospital where she rests well. Friends wish her an early recovery. General health in the community remains good with several cases of malarial fever reported locally.
The article reports steady school progress and strong attendance with no epidemics. It notes visits by Oklahoma attorney Mr Chadwick a cousin of the Lyle family, Mr Moore of Davilla, and Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Lyon of McGregor. Court day brought many locals and San Gabriel residents to town, with peace officers and officials in attendance.
Hal Lyon spent a weekend at home on a short visit. The trip highlighted a quiet period with family time during the stay.
Mrs. Jim Byrd remains in Temple hospital after a serious operation and is recovering well with expected home discharge in a few weeks. Dan Davis Jr. returns home following a recent visit to his sister in Dallas.
Local item notes renewed talk of a new school building at Sharp by another term. Mr and Mrs Will Swartz hosted friends last Thursday night for a pleasant evening and hope for another gathering soon. A baby girl arrived Sunday Feb 15 for Mr and Mrs Alvin Rosenburg. Next Sunday Bro Logan preaches both morning and evening. all invited.
Davis Bros and partners Ross and Ray began drilling a well on the Mewhinney place in the Friendship neighborhood. The project has just started with no signs of productive indications yet.
The well on Mr. Dilworth's property shows strong progress with productive dirt taken recently. Observers report usual formations at intervals and believe oil will be struck, signaling a favorable development.
Mrs. D R Criswell and her son Delma arrived Friday for a weekend visit. Miss Naomi accompanied them to spend the weekend.
Mrs. Dan G. Davis has as her guest this week Mr. and Mrs. Cabbell of Bynum.
Little Miss Bernadine Petty visited relatives at Pettibone last weekend. Clifford Raby was home for the weekend. Just received a car of good red planting oats from R. L. Batte at Oi Mill. 40-21.
Real estate transfers for the past week total $27,771 the largest in recent weeks signaling a healthy Cameron market. The week features many city property transfers led by a 200 acre sale from D A Lane to William Becker and several other sizable parcels and additions. The Cameron Commissioners Court will meet February 17 and 18 to appoint road overseers and discuss county tick eradication work.
Charles Hester and Gertie Black well receive a marriage license along with B. T. Godfrey and Mrs. Dora Luce. The notices list two more unnamed pairs as part of the licenses granted.
J. D. Black and Lorena M. Rogers. Bonifacio Ontivetoz and Francisca Gomes. R. B. Kerk and Bettie Luce. McGinnis Clerk and Jewell Carver. Louis Wagter and Hilda Ring. Henry Stowe and Mrs Annie Stowe.
Mrs. Lou Peel registers a Ford Coupe in Gause while A B N Smith files a Ford Touring in Rockdale. Bearded Lewis lists a Ford Runabout in Rockdale with C R Henderson as the dealer for Maysfield. Tomank drives a Dort in Buckholts. Lists include Bennett and J G Cook with Chevrolet entries in Rogers. Jeasie Brock a Ford for Cameron with C A Tyson Overland in Maysfield. W Wilson Ford in Thorndale. E B Wheller Ford in Burlington. W C Schwarp Ford 1921 in Thorn and L N McDonald Ford in Rockdale. Nora Duncum Ford in Cameron.
The owner P L Marburger of Cameron Texas posts his pasture with a strict no hunting bathing or fishing policy. This note serves as a clear property restriction and warning to the public.
This season offers fresh hat fashions with choices between feathers or flowers, large or small designs. Sailor, cloche, off the face and Russian turbans lead demand as stylish companions for suits and sportswear.
Lovely intriguing garments described include crepe georgette crepe de Chine and chiffon blouses with soft laces. Embroidery beading and metallic thread adornments brighten the designs while tailored suits offer serious elegance in plain beauty.
Fashion has turned its er rant fancy upon milady's feet and ankles and presto the loveliest of creations in feminine footwear. Cob webby Hose clocked embroidered and dropstitched with lace inserts or simply plain and beautiful. Silk and wool mixtures in fetching effects are seen where smart sportswomen congregate. You will want to linger long over these displays.
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