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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
Local retailer invites patrons to inspect complete stock of silk, cambrics, laces, and embroideries including madras shirts and washinghams. Shop now to prepare spring sewing before warm weather, with a cordial call to visit and buy. Sale is on.
Remnants include broadcloth plaids flannel and dress goods plus 115 pair Gruble men’s shoes. Shoes discounted to 95c and $1.50 for various pairs, with earlier prices listed as $1.50 to $3.50. Suits advertised at $4.95 to $10.00, with many all wool options and Italian lining, all without reservations.
Local column reports pleasant weather and gardening activity. Mentions illnesses including grippe among several residents and notes guests, parties, and school activities. Includes social anecdotes, jokes, and a nudge to subscribe to The Herald for news.
A prominent Hondo businessman confessed to a murder in California 18 years ago. Governor Sayers has granted California authorities requisitions. He has led an exemplary life since moving to Hondo. Mr and Mrs J C Newton returned Tuesday from Buckholts Milam county.
Amanda White and Janie Cargill visit Prairie country for a month and a few days. Archie McLerran from Cameron stays with friends. Valentine day crowds keep post offices busy. The Corinth writer’s piece on mythology draws sharp comments. Women hold prayer meetings at Pool and McKinney homes. B Y P U meetings feature essays on union missionary duty and attending conferences. Grippe blamed for lingering illness. missionary C D Whitman from Cameron visits, acts for good in the community.
One of the town’s well known citizens Capt J W Adams has died after a period of illness. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter and a wide circle of friends. He was buried in North Elim cemetery. Parlee Lake improving after surgical removal of a large lung abscess. Hamilton opens Wilkerson shop for blacksmithing. Water hauling continues. Wm Perkine has a sick baby. Isaac Wilkerson injured by bugy accident but recovering. D B McCall reports a sick child. Gardening season underway.
The Christian church hosts an evening talk titled Companionship of Books aimed at youth and book lovers. The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and the night service at 7:30 p.m. The piece notes Carlyle on books and mentions an enduring water question amid a dry spell.
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