Cameron Dominates Limelight With Big Oil Development
Cameron and Milam county gain attention as a major oil expansion unfolds. The Tracy and Maysfield fields see new rigs and plans for deep tests and shallow production, attracting operators from across Texas. Companies like Tracy-Maysfield, Wisconsin Oil, Calvert, and others announce spuds, shipments, and pipelines while Jawed figures discuss testing depths and prospective oil finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Milam County
Tracy
Supplemental Bond Issue Sweeps 10 Victory at Polls
The $25 000 road bond issue swept to victory Tuesday with 543 votes for and 15 against. In Cameron district voting showed strong support, while Ad Hall opposed with nine votes and Cameron four. The bonds fund graveling and linking roads to the county line and to two national highways, supported by the Cameron Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will T. Yates
Minerva
Ad Hall
Cameron
Rice School House
Curry
Cameron Road
Cameron Commercial Club
Ciles L. Arriett
Milam County Court House
Masked robbers looted Cisco bank for 1300 dollars
In Necessity Texas two masked bandits entered the bank at nine o'clock this morning, covered officers with revolvers, and took 1300 dollars—the money in sight. Police traced the escape to the Brown ranch 16 miles north of Cisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisco
Texas
Bank of Necessity
Necessity
Here
W. C. Hitson
Brown Ranch
Methodist Church Rally and County Conference Plan
The church officers declare Sunday March first a Spring Rally with music for morning and evening services. All members and visitors urged to attend. The Quarterly Conference for Milam County will be held in Cameron on a Sunday with local pastors and a dinner on the ground. Pastor IRAF KEY previews the sermon The Ministry of the Spirit and discusses a tale of a young man seeking a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sunay
Milam County
Cameron
Cameron Methodists
Iraf, Key
Willard Battery Chief T C Whites Visits Dallas HQ
Willard Storage Battery man and Milam County Battery Company owner T C Whites toured the Willard Battery state headquarters in Dallas this week and returned Tuesday afternoon.
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T. C. Whites
Willard Storage
Milam County Battery Company
Dallas
Willard Battery
Texas
Tulsa Operator Visits Milam County Oil Fields
T. R. Duncan of Durant Oklahoma, a Tulsa field operator, toured Milam county Cameron Desdemona and Tracy fields expressing optimism about shallow field showings and big dividends. Teddy Reese of Austin visited Cameron praising local oil development and Mary Sue Denson hosted a Needle Work Club gathering with nine girls and a skating contest.
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T. R. Duncan
Durant
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Texas
Cameron
Milam County
Duncan
Desdemona
Tracy
Milim County
Mid-Continent
Mary Sue Denson
Henderson Home Hosts Welcome Home Reception for Son and Bride
Preparations at Mr and Mrs Tom Hendersons home for a formal reception Friday evening to greet their son and his bride. Tom Henderson Jr and his wife returned Sunday from an extended tour through Southern cities. Oxsheer Smith, president of Citizens National Bank, has recovered from illness and returned to work. Jerusha Rogers has joined Triggs Dry Goods Company. Advertisement for high quality bright alfalfa export from Oil Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Henderson
Tom Henderson, Jr
Cameron
Oxsheer Smith
Citizens National Bank
Bank
Briar Road Bond Election Passes Unopposed
Good roads bonds totaling £10,000 are approved in Road District No. 22 Briary on February 21. The vote stands 14 for and 0 against, indicating little interest. The district gains financially and Cameron supporters applaud the outcome.
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Good Roads
Briary
Cameron
Dick Clark Announces Candidacy for Milam Tax Assessor
Dick Clark endorsed by county supporters as a candidate for Milam Tax Assessor subject to the Democratic primaries in July. He has seven years in county service and currently serves as chief clerk in the County Clerk’s office, with prior work in the Tax Collector and Tax Assessor offices and deep ties to Cameron Rockdale and the local community.
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Dick Clark
Milam County
Clark
Cameron
Georgetown
Williamson County
Rockdale
Will Yates
Dipping Season Opens Soon for Milam County Cattle
The Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission announces the 1920 dipping season for Milam County cattle with scheduled dates and two week intervals at each vat. Owners must dip all cattle under supervision to prevent Texas Fever Tick infestation and continue regular dips until officially released.
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Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Milam County
Texas
French Memorial Diploma Sent To Cameron Woman
Mrs. Mattie Sheppard of Cameron receives a French Memorial Diploma from the government honoring her nephew Sandy Sheppard who died May 14 1918 in U S Navy service near Newport News. Sandy enlisted from Lufkin Texas and died at 24 after two enlistments and multiple sea crossings. The diploma reflects Franco American tribute to fallen Americans defending democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Sheppard
Cameron
Sandy Sheppard
United States Navy
America
France
Democracy
Lufkin
Texas
Newport News
Seek New School House at Liberty
Liberty School District No 28 has ordered a bond election for 4000 to finance a new school building. It will be the district's second election after a narrowly defeated prior proposal as growth creates a housing space need and supporters push the plan for community education.
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Liberty
Texas fever dipping schedule for cattle in 1917
The notice lists 70 cattle vats to be dipped at two week intervals under authority of Senate Bill No. 108 and House Bill No. 51. Vats are assigned to inspectors Sharpe Graves and Lucas with specific vat numbers and March dates, followed by additional vats under Fowler and other inspectors. Approved by Geo M Paxton Veterinary Inspector U S B A.
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Texas
W. F. Sharpe
R. W. Graves
Pipeline to Cameron Planned for Tracy Field Oil
Texas Eagle Refining and Production Company announces a pipeline from the Tracy field to Cameron enabled by a contract with San Gabriel Oil and Gas. Cameron Commercial Club assists in locating the line and terminal facilities while additional shallow wells are prepared to boost production from ten existing wells.
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Cameron
Mid-Continent
Texas
Tracy-Maysfield
Tracy
Waco
L. J. Derrick
Temple
Rockdale
Tracy Field
Frederick A. Cook
Texas Eagle Refining and Production Company
Fort Worth
Cameron Commercial Club
San Gabriel Oil and Gas Company
Milgram County
Herotist Company
J. S. Henderson
U.S. Hearrell
T. N. Herving
America
The
Commercial Club
Milam County
Filling Station Planned in Cameron by Ga lumbian Refining Co
R B Reaper of Ga lumbian Refining Co of Houston 4 Cameron today seeks a site for an oil filling station and a storage depot. Project cost about 10 000 with 6500 for a drive in station and 2500 for storage. No site secured yet but construction expected soon. Company recently completed drive in stations at Temple and Belton.
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R. B. Reaper
Galumbian Refining Company of
Houston
Cameron
Reaper
Temple
Belton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wade S. Stanfield
Wisconsin Oil Company
Austin
Calvert Oil and Development Company
Maysfield
Buckingham and Associates
Thorndale
Tracy-Naysfield Oil & Gas Company
Hanover Oil Company
Hanover
Tracy-Rockdale Oil Company
Cisco Bank
T R. Duncan
Milam Fields
Teddy Reese
Comptroller’s Department
Mr. Reese
House of Representatives
Reese
Ilam County
Jerusha Rogers
Triggs Dry Goods Company
Briar
MILAM
G. M. Paxton
Hardy
Cavilla
Jno
Mewhinney
T. H. Graves
Sam Mewhinney
Hurst's Ranch
Cunningham
Six Mile
Fowler Ranch
San
Milano
Hardcastle
H. F. Smith
Geo, M. Paxton
U. 8
B.A
Pexas Eagle Refining Company
San Gabriel
Stedman & Rogers
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