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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
5
Local items note Squire Lankford in Waco last Friday while Sheriff Arriett and Dr. N Cass conducted business in Cameron and Gause. Reports mention rain delaying farming, garden seed sales, and community updates including births, visits, and upcoming lectures.
Mr and Mrs Robert Messmer of Yoakum spent last Saturday in Cameron visiting Mrs Messmer's parents Mr and Mrs J P Woolley. Mrs Messmer will remain here during this week.
Citizens of Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico plan a two day Washington Birthday fiesta with bull fights cattle roping torchlight parades and military displays. Excursions to Monterey and stopovers in Laredo available with ten day validity for the border event. For details contact ticket agents or G D. J. Price Palestine Texas.
A black water spaniel named Gyp with curly hair a white chest and white feet is missing since last Saturday in Cameron. The finder is urged to notify County Attorney Chambers. the dog belongs to his young sons. A concluding local anecdote mentions Henry Ward Beecher and a witty exchange.
City council met in regular session at the Hall at 4 PM with Alderman Peoples presiding. Absent were J M Ralston C P Beaty C H Ruby N Cass. Minutes Jan 6 read and approved. Stedman account adjusted by 1.50 for cleaning and dead dogs.
Milam County treasurer lists balances on January 20 1903 across funds including General fund 12261 18 Road and Bridge 421 27 Courthouse and Jail 3179 21 Courthouse Interest and Sinking 1026 51 Jail Interest and Sinking and Road and Bridge Interest and Linking 1000 00 Available School Fund Unapportioned 455 14 Permanent School Fund Uninvested 1720 12 Total in Treasury 26935 04
Attendance at A W Hawke lecture described as outstanding with a glow of sunshine in Jan. 19 remarks. The Knights of Phythias plan a second attraction on Jan. 28 featuring evangelist Sam Jones with theme Medley of Philosophy Facts and Fun.
Fifteen acres of land is for sale on North Elm creek Milam County. Apply to 8 W Wybrants Mineral Wells Texas.
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