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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
1
Cameron woke to a historic snow mass with drifts six to nine feet high and a 9 degree above zero temperature. The coldest reading on record, school suspended, traffic halted, and residents amused by playful snow baths as crews helped fire and medical services. Snow expected to help moisture for the coming season.
The Cameronians met in regular session at the school building Monday night. Prof Norwood opened with prayer, minutes were approved, James Coleman gave a fine declamation, a Wm Barmore song followed, and a debate occurred with Thompson Kemp and Elotus Atkinson for the affirmative against Moulton Cobb and Clyde Beef Murdock. The judges Grady Casey Leo Middleton and Prof Hammer awarded the affirmative 2 to 1. The meeting adjourned.
County Tax Collector records show 2365 poll tax receipts issued on January 15 1917 down from 2453 in 1916 while the 1917 poll assessment climbs to 7873 the highest on record. Collector Bonds and assistant Sid Stidham toured Thorndale and Rockdale collecting 9923 73 and 8452 67 respectively.
Dr G T Van Zandt boards the Santa Fe to Fort Oglethorpe Chattanooga Tenn for a three month course in French military warfare. If sent overseas he will be ready. A farewell dinner at the Rookery with Mrs India Stidham and Miss Delphia Scott marked the send off as friends wished him Godspeed.
Miss Mary McLane of Baylor University spent the weekend in the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Robert McLane.
Last Friday morning D B Worcester lost his home and contents to a blaze that started in the attic from a defective flue. Firefighters could not reach the fire, with losses estimated between six thousand five hundred and seven thousand dollars and insured for three thousand seven hundred fifty. Neighbors reported two other flue fires and a boiler explosion at Major Robt Lyles’ home the same morning with no injuries. Worcester's loss drew community sympathy.
Fire Sunday from a flue in the home of Attorney W. A. Morri son brought the fire department to the scene early Sunday morning. No damage was reported.
The Cameron Herald asks subscribers to check mailing lists for accuracy and delivery at the correct address. Joe Griffith the plumber is praised for rushing during the cold snap to prevent water damage by bursted pipes, saving carpets and wood floors with round‑the‑clock effort.
Mr. Will Caldwell underwent a successful operation Tuesday for the removal of his left eye which had been affected for years. Dr. Taylor performed the surgery.
Rev W R Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Cameron, resigns to serve as Educational Evangelist under the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Texas. His headquarters will be in Dallas as he travels to schools and colleges, leaving Cameron after a year of notable service.
Mr and Mrs W R Hall announce resignation from Cameron Presbyterian Church as the couple takes a post as educational evangelist with Presbyterian Educational Institutions of Texas. They thank friends for warm welcome and gracious support, unit and prayers for blessings in work and in life.
The Texas division of the United States Food Administration issues guidance to Cameron retailers. Sugar will be sold to consumers in two to five pound quantities in towns and cities and in ten pound quantities in rural areas. Advertisements urging larger purchases during the crisis are discouraged. Local merchants including C. N. Green & Bro and others sign to cooperate and request customers avoid pushing policy violations.
Milam county Exemption board progresses on Question aires with Attorney I A Wallace noting class one will include about 750 men from the county. Examinations are postponed until a new call by Provost Marshal Crowder, likely within 80 days. The board, led by E A Wallace, W R Newton, and H C Meyer, works with clerks and stenographers to mail cards by February 1.
Mr F J Clement a longtime Milam county citizen and auditor in the State Comptroller's Department submits recommendations from the Redemption Department. He cites delays in handling delinquent tax receipts and the impact of House Bill No 4 raising annual receipts from about 40 000 50 000 to over 100 000 with increased tax delinquencies and larger per receipt amounts.
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