Hearing Begun on Contest of Will of Lizzie B Wilson
In a probate contest over the 1920 will of Lizzie B Wilson Judge W G Gillis presides as testimony from eleven witnesses unfolds. Contestant H C Ledbetter alleges unsound mind and undue influence. executor Jeff T Kemp faces scrutiny as six former wills are introduced as material to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie B. Wilson
J. H. Andrews
H. C. Ledbetter
Wilson
Stribling and
Clayton
W. G. Gillis
Gillis
O. L. Stribling
O. L. Kidd
Council
S. H. Clayton
Henderson, Kidd & Henderson
Jeff T. Kemp
Therresa Jensen
Mrs. Wilson
Citizens National Bank
T. 8. Henderson, Sr
Powell
Porter
Plant less cotton and use pedigreed seed for profit
Milam County farmers are urged to plant only the best cotton variety. W. M. Cobb offers to swap farmers seed at 35 dollars a ton for pedigreed Rash Cotton Seed at 2.75 per bushel, in 3 bushel sacks, with no cash needed. Seed arrives in Cameron March 5 and 7, exchange day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Texas
Milam County
The
Wm. M. Cobb
Cobb
Cameron
Rev Blaylock Closes Rockdale Revival After Success
Rev. B. B. Blaylock, former pastor in Rockdale and Cameron, concluded a Rockdale Baptist revival Sunday night. The home service campaign yielded the most success in five years with many attending, leaving the church in splendid spiritual condition. He returned to Fort Worth on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Blaylock
Rockdale
Baptist Church
Cameron
Fort Worth
State Aid Inspectors Visit Milam County Schools
Prof. J. S. Rasco of the State Department of Education will inspect Milam County schools receiving state aid over Thursday and Friday. The review, expected to take two days next week, covers 27 schools currently funded at 10 500 annually. Four more aid applications have been filed and will be decided next month, with most likely approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Rasco
State Department of Education
State Aid Department
Cameron
Milam County
J. F. Chadwick
Witness Testimony in Wilson Estate Probate Case Draws Court Crowd
Witness described forty year acquaintance with Mrs. Wilson and recent conversations. John House testified he manages the Wilson estate under the contested will, receiving the home place about 400 acres and livestock, and had been in their employ since 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John House
Wilson
Milam County Court authorizes tick eradication for 1921
Milam County Commissioners in session authorize another year of tick eradication work amid ongoing Federal quarantine. The Milam County Livestock Association backs stronger state law to enforce dipping and expand to horses and other livestock, aiming to lift quarantine and boost the cattle industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Commissioners’ Court
Milam County Live Stock Association
Texas Special Wrecked Near Waco by Deliberate Switch
A northbound Texas Special wreck near Powers Switch six miles north of Waco killed Engineer Uncle Bob Mays and Fireman Dickey, both of Denison, as a switch was displaced deliberately. Passengers mostly unhurt. train crew unharmed. Additional reports recount a separate Temple to Troy incident thwarting a planned wreck and robbery.
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Waco
Texas
Powers
Bob’ Mays
Firman R. R. Dickey
Denison
G. W. Skinner
San Antonio
Dallas
Powers Switch
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Temple
Katy
Troy
American Art Clothing Rep to Visit Cameron Store
Mr Johnson representing the American Art Clothing Company will be in Cameron Friday and Saturday at Mangum Schigut store to take orders for spring and summer. Mangum Schigut, local representatives of the American Art Tailoring Company, invite patrons to visit to have clothes measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
American Art Clothing Company
Cameron
Mangum &Schigut
Mangum & Schigut
American Art Tailoring Company
Mrs E L Brod Dies In Cameron At 9 A M
Mrs E L Brod born December 17 1889 died in Cameron February 19 at 9 o clock am She was a county native Survived by husband E L Brod and five children three daughters two sons including an infant four days old Burial Sunday at 4 pm Oak Hill Cemetery Rev Ira F Key Methodist Church pastor conducted services The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved families
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E. L. Brod
Cameron
K P Lodge Celebrates 58th Anniversary in Cameron
Monday night the Knights Pythias Lodge in Cameron marked the 58th anniversary with a lodge meeting and six initiates. A social followed at the Tucker Confectionary with refreshments and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Pythias Lodge
Cameron
Tucker Confectionary
Box Supper Planned by Minerva Mission Group
The Minerva Methodist Missionary Society will host a box supper Friday night to benefit the church. All are invited to attend.
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The
Minerva Methodist Missionary Society
Henry Starr Dies in Arkansas After Bank Robbery
Henry Starr, famed Oklahoma outlaw, died at 1 25 PM Tuesday in Harrison Arkansas after being wounded during an attempted robbery of the Peoples Bank last Friday. Sheriff Sidney Johnson said Starr signed a statement but would not reveal accomplices or details of his career. The long statement was described as containing names and a full account but would not be released to avoid hinder ing authorities.
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Temple
Asother
Sam Smith
P. L. Downs, Jr
Bennett F. Smith
Smith
Harrison
Ark
Henry Starr
Oklahoma
Peoples Bank
Sidney Johnson
Starr
W. J. Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Band-its Orchestra Plays for Rockdale Legion Dance
Hilton E Howell son of Cameron residents played with the Band-its from Austin at an American Legion dance in Rockdale this week. The ensemble includes Jay D Howell clarinet Hilton E Howell piano Steve Gardner saxophone Marvin Baker slide trombone Bob Dillard trap drums. The Howl n Gardner Orchestra also featured this night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton BE. Howell
T. A. Howell
Cameron
Austin
American Legion
Rockdale
Jay D. Howell
Hilton E. Howell
Steve Gardner
Marvin Baker
Bob Dillard
How
N” Gardner
K Day
Fletcher Chosen Under Secretary of State in Harding Admin
Washington February 21 Hendy F Fletcher former American Ambassador to Mexico is named Under Secretary of State in the Harding administration. The move follows an offer through Charles E Hughes who Harding announced as Secretary of State. Fletcher a Roosevelt era Republican and veteran diplomat served under Wilson until recently. In Milam County text books are distributed from a new room in the county superintendent office with shelves and a large stock for requisition by schools. Further steps to aid educational interests are noted by Jim F Chadwick in the courthouse.
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Washington
Hendy F. Fletcher
Mexico
Harding
Fletcher
Charles E. Hughes
Loys Fletcher
Wilson
Milam County
Jim F. Chadwick
Court House
Chadwick
Orchestra Band Traverses Cameron En Route to Barnet
The band passed through Cameron on its way to Barnet to perform Tuesday night. Several orchestra members spent Monday in Cameron with Mr. T. A. Howell.
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Cameron
Barnet
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Rev. B. B. Blaylock
AID Official
Kidd
House
K. P. Lodge
BOX Supper
E. M. Scarbrough of
H. P. Fletcher
Aide
Hughes
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