Bailey Critique prompts voters to assess Bailey ties
A long letter from Walker's Creek, dated January 1, 1907, challenges Milam County Democrats to scrutinize Senator Bailey. The writer cites alleged undisclosed finances with Waters-Pierce Oil, Pierce loans, and Bailey's congressional service, urging disciplined voting and signaling distrust of Bailey ahead of a Texas primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker's Creek
R. Lyles
Cameron
Texas
Milam County
Bailey
United States
Waters- Fierce Oil Company
Austin
Democratic Party
Waters-Pierce Oil Coy
Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Missouri
Senator Bailey
Waerie Oilee
Congress
Standard Oil Company
Waters Pierce Oil Company
For Sale John Deere Farm Equipment Bundle
Four John Deere walking cultivators and four John Deere walking planters offered for sale. One rolling stalk cutter priced at thirty dollars. All items described as good as new and available at a bar.
Quaker Colony Near Alvin Maintains Peaceful Life
A Herald writer visits the Quaker settlement eight miles north of Alvin. The ten year old colony preserves peace, with temperate routines and pious worship. Some members grow rice, strawberries yield $500 per acre, oranges bring $51 from five year trees. Sunday school drew 100 attendees, forty married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bailey
Herald
Alvin
New Year Reflections and Local News 1907
The column notes cautious optimism for 1907 with a mix of hope and fear. It reports Dr and Mrs Fontain welcoming a son, young people hosting holiday gatherings, and visits from Tom Stedham and Carlton McKinney during holidays. Mrs Emma Boswell of Waco visits the area. H E Hammond continues studies away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
John Bailey
The
Baptist Parsonage
P. H. McKinney
B. L. Harrell
Tom Stedham
A. & M.college
Carlton McKinney
Fort Worth Medical College
Emma Boswell
Emma McKinney
Waco
H. E. Hammond
Local Social Notes and Movements in the County
The column records property transfers and relocations including W. J. Young buying from Dr. Herring and Cannon moving to Rosebud. It notes deaths, a baby loss for Mr. and Mrs. Long, travel of Walter Wiese, and visits by Callie and Carrie Wiese. A closing public-spirited endorsement supports Hon. E A Camp for cleaner county and state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
W. J. Young
Dr. Herring
Cannon
Rosebud
Freeman
Charlie Weiss
Alfie White
Mrs. Black
Long
Walter Wiese
William Wiese
South
Texas
Callie Wiese
Giles Gesher
Calvert
Carrie Wiese
Gevada Willingham
Bro. Stevenson
E. A. Camp
Shower honors Edna Hefley before her wedding
A Thursday afternoon miscellan eous shower for Miss Edna Hefley, upcoming marriage to James C Washinka, with guests including Mrs C A Lankford and Miss Florence Lankford. Hefley bell folklore and holly decor described, gifts presented by Christine Hefley. A two course menu and musical selections highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Coffield
Florence Lankford
Edna Hefley
Miss Hefley
James C. Washinka
C. A. Lankford
L. J. Hefley
Mieses Edna Hefley
Pickie Hefle
Christine Hefley
South McAlester
John Pace
U.S. Hearrell
Earl Lankford
J.C. Washinka
Angel
Nevada drama at the Auditorium praised by Dallas director
The Nevada drama shown at the Auditorium last Friday was directed by Miss Eva Hamilton Robards of Dallas. Cast members Miss Minnie Wolf Miss Idonia Carter Mrs George Marshall and Mr Roy Jeter received high praise for their performances. The production benefited the Milam Guards raising around 2000 with additional acts and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Eva Hamilton Robards
Dallas
Cameron
Minnie Wolf
Idonia Carter
George Marshall
Moselle
Minnie Wolfe
Ines Fairlee
Morton
Vermont
Roy Jeter
Joe Jinks
Tom Henderson, Jr
Jule
Gus M. Shaw
George Tead
Aercy Branca
Lidridge Jinks
Motie Casa
Nell
Edith Tabor
Nannie Black
Ruth Henderson
Winnie Cargill
Wm. Henderson, Jr
Marvin Tyson
Raleigh Hooks
Ross Beatty
Leona Creel
Marion Morton
Milam Guards
Elm Ridge School Reopens After Holiday Break
Our school reopened January 2nd as residents recount the season. The community notes work returns to routine with plowing and farm tasks shared by all. Joseph Hanak has returned to La Porte after tending a college and spent a week with his parents during the holiday period.
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Spineters
Chance
Joseph Hanak
la Porte
Slaughter and Self Tie Knot in Ben Arnold Residence
Mr H Slaughter of Ben Arnold and Miss Sallie Self of Its Creek wed at the home of Mr W Y Self. The brief notice notes a peaceful ceremony and mentions a pair of doves as a symbol of the union.
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Cage ON
J. Claxton
Milam ‘County
Quakers
Jones Prairie
Satz
Plymout
Herald Office
Ber
Joseph Hosch
Burlington
Anton Stocklas
Aaron Begin
Paul Walter
Minerva
Fort Worth
Jim Olson
Taylor
S. D. Grafter
Iday
Bastrop
Henry Norman
Hogg
G. L. Hayey
Corpus Christi
Dan Brehm
Somereville
John Michalka
C. W. Wohlleb
McGregor
Mary A. Stocklas
William Zancik
Caldwell
P. and W
Germania Halt
Clacar Whifflar
Dan McClurg
Mabel Woolworth
J. M. Lucas
William Roanoke
Abilene
Elmer Booker
Pres
Ruzvelt
Mies
Elm Ridge News
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