Personal notices from Cameron area recount visits and happenings
The column lists visits and movements of local residents: Tucker visiting Mrs A L Purifoy and children in Cameron. Dr Voll Reid and family in Cameron. Middleton traveling to Mrs Jno M Hefley. T Parker from Ves Bros clerking for J D Kemp. Mrs Merserve of Richmond visiting daughter Mrs J L Case. Bounds of Beat 8 qualifying. H D Criner moving. J Arthur Tyson and family Calvert visiting R L json. Storney Adams of Buckholts working on the Bank for his city. Robt McIntosh moving to Henry Hefley residence. Sheets family moving to Temple where he is Santa Fe chief clerk. Johann Bowers reports corn land ready to begin January 21. Mrs Henry Coffield returning to Hillsboro. Lula Mae Hefley and Mr Rector to be married at Methodist church. A Thomas joins Culture Club for a three to six luncheon. remarks on amputation at Drake’s leg. Jim White and Mr Beal from Rosebud report land selling at high figures. O M Tucker notes Texas gains but Colorado captivates, plans to stay in Cameron to March. Vin O Smith, formerly of PIA, died and buried at Salem. Mack McLerran back from northeast visit. Johnson boss gin Bollier visits. old hills preserved, people growing rich. R Mauldin of Buckholts mentioned.
Watch Gift Letter from Cameron Resident New Year Thanks
In Branchville Texas on January 2 1907 Fannie Mae Looney thanks Mr Stevenson for a watch won in a contest and expresses gratitude for friends support. T A Robinson sells Cameron State Bank stock to Hardy and Dossett plans to move to Big Springs leaving February. The notice also advertises Electric Light benefits and prompts readers to call Cameron W P L Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stevenson
Fannie Mae Looney
Roy McDonald and Miss Nel lia Morgan wed in Cameron
Roy McDonald and Miss Nel lia Morgan of Cavilla were married by Rev. C. D. Whitman at J. H. Lowe's Cameron residence Sunday evening. J. M. Randolph ordered platform scales for public use. H. M. Whites of Minerva planned vast planting including mustard turnips radishes cantaloupes Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes while also continuing hog raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McDonald
Nellia Morgan
Cavilla
C. D. Whitman
J. H. Lowe
Cameron
J. M. Randolph
Apte
H. M. Whites
Minerva
Belcher Rites Held for Cameron Citizen
The body of former Cameron resident Marvin A. Belcher was brought for interment Sunday. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 3 PM in the Methodist church by Rev. J. T. Smith. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery by the Odd Fellows. Jeff T. Kemp and Matt Collier reported a ribbon case yielding over 2,600 Beatty flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Belcher
J. T. Smith
Oak Hill
The
Odd Fellows
Jeff T. Kemp
Matt Collier
Pastor Arbuckle Accepts Cameron Pastorate Start Feb 1 1907
Rev J A Arbuckle will take the First Baptist church in Cameron beginning February 1 1907 after resigning from the Taylor church. Taylor church has not yet acted on his resignation but conference meets next Sunday to decide. The Taylor congregation mourns the loss of their eight year pastor and his family while honoring his decision to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Arbuckle
First Baptist Church
Cameron
Taylor
Taylor Times
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
The church lists Sunday services at 9:30 with Sunday school led by A W Tabor and 11 am preaching on Burden Bearing. Stewards will be installed after the 11 am sermon. 4 pm Junior League run by Mrs Greer and Miss Moore with topic A Young Man and Christ. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Tabor
Greer
J. T. Smith
Miss Addie Caldwell Hosts New Year Gathering
Miss Addie Caldwell entertained a group of friends at her parents home on Monday night. Guests planned to usher in the new year with a noisy welcome after games and refreshments of chocolate and cake. Attendees included Helen Craig Caryl Aubrey Juanita Stafford Gillie May Whitman I G Bonds Emma Whitman Dollie Rodgere Maureen McAnally Floyd Terry Roy Dobbins Luther Newman Julian Baskin Goodhue Smith James Reno Malcolm Dobbins Oscar Rodgers Wilbur Todd Wilmer Caldwell Henry Sapp and Elton Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Caldwell
Miss Caldwell
Helen Craig
Caryl Aubrey
Juanita Stafford
Gillie May Whitman
I. G. Bonds
Emma Whitman
Dollie Rodgere
Maureen McAnally
San Marcos
Messrs
Floyd Terry
Roy Dobbins
Luther Newman
Julian Baskin
Goodhue Smith
James Reno
Malcolm Dobbins
Oscar Rodgers
Wilbur Todd
Wilmer Caldwell
Henry Sapp
Elton Rhodes
Man
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
Marriage license notices show pairs including JC Washinka with Edna Mat tie Hefley, Charlie Blackman with Georgia Williams, Jack B. Clement with Leighton Mosely, Henry M. Nicar with Fannie Cupp, Willey Bailey with Lovie Thompson, Emile Thompson with Lily Todd, John Webster with Silvia Lagrone, JM Topp with Minnie Hawk ine, Roy McDonald with Nettie Morgan, Jack Storey with Annie B. Bull, Albert Whiteley with Emma Hildebrand, John Thomas with Charity Tarley, Henry Townsend with Terah White, and P A Bailey with Ruth Trayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC Washinka
Edna Mattie Hefley
Charlie Blackman
Georgia Williams
Jack B. Clement
Leighton Mosely
Henry M. Nicar
Fannie Cupp
Willey Bailey
Lovie Thomp
Roy McDonald
Nettie Morgan
Jack Storey
Annie B. Bull
Albert Whiteley
Emma Hildebrand
John Thomas
Charity Tarley
Henry Townsend
Terah White
P A Bailey
Ruth Trayer
Drake's Foot Rescue Reveals Drowned Foot Near Power House
A fisherman's report led sheriff and commissioner to a river rescue that recovered Prof. Drake's amputated foot near the town's power house. Drake, former principal of the local negro school, had the limb removed days earlier. one doctor claims burial nearby but an animal may have moved it to the river. The foot's tuberculous condition adds concern about drinking water near the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Drake
Cameron
Green Brothers rise from groceries to diversified empire in six years
In 1899 C N Green started with a $1200 stock of groceries. his brother Albert joined, and they expanded into tin ware, glassware, hardware, produce, and carload stove purchases. By 1906 they owned a three story building worth $9,000, with coffins and caskets on site and electric light for safe reading. Also advertised prize barred Plymouth Rock poultry at the Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Green
Albert
Cameron
Milan County
Jno. M. & J. D. Hefley
Green Bros
Aliso
Jersey Cattle for Sale from Starkville Herd
28 head of cows, heifers and calves from Col. Montgomery's herd of Jerseys of Starkville, Mississippi. He has the second largest herd in the United States. For sale at my home. Those not sold will be sold in Cameron Tuesday January 22. Calvin Presley, Hoyte, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Montgomery
Starkville
Miss
United States
Cameron
Calvin Presley
Hoyte
Texas
For Rent Seven Prairie Farms Near Ad Hall
For Rent. Seven prairie farms of 50 to 75 acres each near Ad Hall. Henderson and Tompkies handle the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Hall
Henderson & Tompkies
Ad Hall, Henderson & Tompkies
For Sale Farm Near Cameron With 90 Acres
For sale. A 90 acre farm one mile west of Cameron. Forty acres in pasture with good tanks and ample wood. the remaining fifty acres in fine state of cultivation. Enquire at the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
the Herald
Kemp Sought in Bevarage Syrup Case
An item notes Lee D Kemp involved in a beverage syrup case. Details remain unclear in the fragment but the named individual appears central to the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee D. Kemp
Farm auction listing offers farming equipment for trade
Four John Deere walking cultivators and four John Deere walking planters plus a $30 rolling stalk cutter offered as good as new. Seller seeks riding cultivator and riding planters in trade for corn wood or hogs. Farm two miles north of Cameron. J. B. Hefley. Also mentions Jeff Kemp's ribbon cane syrup and two full blooded brick Minorca cockrells at $1 each. Enquire at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Hefley
Land parcels listed near Ad Hall Henderson and Tompkies
Readable notes describe two land parcels of 56 to 75 acres each located near Ad Hall, Henderson, and Tompkies. Assessments indicate potential sale or lease as part of a local land-use notice. Further details on boundaries and exact deeds are not provided in the fragment.
Fresh mule sale and dental instruments advertised in Cameron
A fresh lot of mules from Fort Worth will be sold at close figures for cash or good notes. Call Tom R. Rhodes in Cameron, Texas. Morgan Dickinson offers dental instruments to operate on horse teeth, contact at the fire station. Fresh cream bread available Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays at Cameron Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Rhodes
Worth
Evon
Rockdale
Ft. Worth
Tom R. Rhodes
Cameron
Texas
Morgan Dickinson
Cameron Grocery Co’s
Wanted Three Women to Work at Acme Steam Laundry
Help wanted notice for Acme Steam Laundry calling three women to apply at the office. Employment inquiry invites interested applicants to contact the laundry’s office for details and positions available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Steam Laundry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pe Tucker
A. L. Purifoy
Cam‘on
Dr. Voll Reid
Fam‘v of
Pana
Atin
Middleton
Jno
M. Hefley
T. Parker
Ves Bros
J .D. Kemp
Re. Merserve
Richmond
J. L. Case
C. Bounds
J. Arthur Tyson
Family Calvert
R.L. JSON
Storney Adams
Buckholts, Cameron
R. Robt. McIntosh
Henry Hefley
R. Sheets
Santa Fe
Johann Bowers
Henry Coffield
Efolke
Hillsboro
Ies Lula Mae Hefley
Methodist Church
V. Caldwell
Austin
Byterian Church
Bssxec
A. Thomas
Ser
Denson
Drake
Jim White
Mr. Beal
Emen
Rosebud
O. M. Tucker
Colorado
Mr. Tucker
Vin O. Smith
Pia
Smith
Salem
Mack McLerran
Northeast
R. Mauldin
Backholts
Branchville, Tex
T. A. Robinson
Cameron State Bank
Messra
T. F.hardy
A J. Dosset
Big Springs
Robinson
I. M. Pool
Milam County
Cameron W. P. &L. Co
Marvin A. Belcher
Beatty
Will
Emile Thompson and
Lily Todd
John Webster and
Silvia la
Grone
JM Topp
Minnie Hawkine
Drake's
C. N. Green & Bro
Cameron W. P. & L. Co
Plymout Rock
Jersey Cattle
Jeff Kemp
D Kemp
Gilroy
Burlington
MO. N. Bradshaw
H. M. Hefley
J. J. Reese
E. P. Lester
First National Bank
South
Waite
Cameron Commercial College
Cameron, Texas
Butte’s Corner
Goldthwait Gin
Young
R. L. Batte
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