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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
3
Local items include visits and travels of Rev D H Hart Mrs T S Henderson Judge John Watson and several neighbors. Notices mention medical care at Cameron Sanitarium Dr Porter's oil and lost dog Dash with a reward. Community updates cover society meetings fires repairs and marriages in Cameron and nearby towns.
The Cameron History Club met at Mrs. R. P. Jeter's home to study Texas during the Civil War. Ada Henderson read a letter about Hood's Texas Brigade. Mrs. Pope shared reminiscences of the McCown homestead as a Confederate supply depot. Members discussed John Reagan and Ku Klux Klan era events with anecdotes about notable Texans.
Sarah McCalla Chapter D A R held their monthly meeting at the president Mrs T S Hendersons home Wednesday afternoon. Routine business was transacted and plans were made for a Colonial Tea on George Washingtons Birthday to raise funds for patriotic objectives. Papers were read describing insignia worn by members when touring Europe during the war and the courtesies received from German and Russian soldiers, unlike those not wearing the badge.
I N Burnett Jr and Miss Julia Ann Curry were married at the bride’s home near Davilla with Rev S E Weimer officiating. The ceremony featured a wedding march by Miss Gladys Kerr and close friends attended. The couple will establish a home near Marlow with furnished accommodations.
Mr. Chas. Aigner of Burling ton who is in school here spent the weekend at home.
The Citizens National Bank held a 10 percent dividend vote and elected T S Henderson H F Smith Sr Oxsheer Smith E Vogelsang D L Wilson as directors for 1916. Oxsheer Smith became president succeeding his father H F Smith Sr with D L Wilson appointed cashier.
H C Willis pastor schedules Sunday School at 9 30, services at 11 and 7 15, and midweek prayer at 7 15. R A Doss and A A Doss traveled to Cameron for medical consultation. Doss runs a Rockdale grove grafting native hickory with pecan and has planted 75 acres on Brushy Creek bottom land for future grafting. His Milam County kin won a $1 000 prize at the State Farmer's Congress.
A Texas man, T. A. Hensley of Alvarado, reports relief from long standing stomach and liver complaints after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He asserts the treatment ended colic, indigestion, bloating, and gas, and offers a strong personal endorsement. The ad promises permanent stomach and intestinal relief and money back guarantee.
By reference to a card published elsewhere in this paper it is noted that Dr. Thomas A. Pope has resumed medical practice in Milam County. He will focus on diseases of the stomach and nervous diseases, with office practice and consultations as needed after extensive study and preparation.
Mr. Dave Callahan of St. Louis Bond and Audit Company begins an audit of county and beat officer records in Cameron, returning after last year. He will be joined later by Mr. John More from the same firm. The Girls Missionary Society meets at Mrs. E Eggert home, electing Katie Eggert president Lucile Ely secretary Mary McCown treasurer and E N Shaw leader. Kate Eggert serves salad after the session.
When in need of stove or two foot wood, call R L Batte at oil mill. Delivery in load lots promptly.
In this week’s paper the Herald announces Sam Hefley as a candidate for mayor of Cameron. The notice asks voters to support him in the February primary and pledges an economical business administration if elected.
The Cameron State Bank conducted its annual meeting with officers elected: T. F. Hardy as president, Thos H. Graves as vice president, Geo T. Graves as cashier, E. P. Lester and B. J. Matocha as assistant cashiers. Directors elected include Hardy, Graves, and Matocha. The annual 10 percent dividend was declared.
Officers elected include A. N. Green as president and Dr. J. C. Reese as vice president with S. W. Cheeves. H. M. Hefley is cashier and Clyde Thacker assistant cashier. Directors named are H. W. Cheeves, Dr. J. C. Reese, H. M. Hefley, J. Le Clinton. A semi annual dividend of 5 percent was declared.
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