Hog shipments show big year for camp of San Gabriel
H. H. Camp of San Gabriel reports shipping 1484 hogs in 1913 to state packers, paying about 23800 dollars total or over 16 dollars per head. Visitors W. S. Stephens, C. C. Rouse and J. J. Eliott came to Cameron. T. M. Cave family headed to Dallas for an operation. Hamblen Porter, Talmage Reese, and Eugene Simmons named among 86 applicants for bachelor of laws at State University commencement. J. L. Steger of Pflugerville sold 1000 acres near Thorndale to J. C. Wuensche and took stake in local Thorndale properties. Steger left a year subscription to The Thorn for Thorndale news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Camp
San Gabriel
Thorndale
W. S. Stephens
C. C. Rouse
J. J. Eliott
Cameron
T. M. Cave
Dallas
Hamblen Lewis Porter
Rockdale
Talmage Beecher Reese
Milano
Eugene Bedford Simmons
Simmons
Thorn
J. L. Steger
Pflugerville
J. C. Wuensche
Gentry
Mr. Steger
Wuendhe
Quinn’s Meat Market
Gickhorn & Winter’s
Newton Johnson
Noack
Steger
Ellison & Adams Agency
Thorndale Thorn
Cameron Man Spe Well or Milano
Dr. G. B. Taylor of Cameron passed through our city on Thursday afternoon last week from Franklin where he attended court. He served as an expert eye witness for the 1. G. N. Railroad in a railroad eye case and praised Milano as a growing town with excellent land for truck farming and abundant plant beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Taylor
Cameron
Our City
Franklin
1. & G. N. Railroad Company
Milano
Milano Gazette
Alleged Forger Arrested in Cameron
City Marshal A W Bones went to Cameron Monday and arrested Tom Hughey who allegedly forged a check on F M Ashcraft & Son and cashed it at H H Evans store. Rogers News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bones
Cameron
Tom Hughey
F. M. Ashcraft & Son
H. H. Evans
Rogers News
Burlington News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Wedding
Henry and Miss Tillie Litzman visited Cameron on Sunday while Ed Stuessell traveled from Cameron through Burlington to Waco. Mrs. Emmett Barmore of Cameron and the Litzman and Stuessen families were guests. The Tucker family plans to move to Cameron, lifting town ties, as Ed McAtee and Regina Schwarzing wed at St Michael’s Church with Rev. Pfiner presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Tillie Litzman
Cameron
Ed Stuessell
Burlington
Waco
Emmett Barmore
Andrew Brod
Rosebud
T. W. Becker
Buckholts
Hays
the Baptist Church
John Litzman
Jerome
Ed Stuessenl
Jack Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Tucker
Thad Wheat
St. Michaels Church
Ed McAtee
Regina Schwarzing
Father Pfifner
Guard Inspection Dates Announced for Texas National Guard
The adjutant general's department released the federal and state inspection schedule for the Texas National Guard infantry. Inspections run January 19 at Taylor through March 11 at Brownsville, led by Captain H. S. Wagner and Col. E. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's Department
Texas National Guard
Taylor
Brownsville
H. S. Wagner
Col. E. Walker
Guard
Temple
Waco
Cameron
Brenham
Galveston
Houston
Orange
Beaumont
Groveton
Timson
Marshall
Athens
Corsicanna
Mexia
Hillsboro
Waxahachie
Fort Worth
Dallas
Kaufman
Greenville
Sherman
Gainesville
Vernon
Growell
Plainview
Burlington Pair Married In Early Morning Rite
Mr Ed McAtee and Miss Regina Schwarting, prominent Burlington youths, wed at the Catholic Church in Burlington Wednesday at 7 oclock with Rev Father Puffner officiating. The couple received a bridal dinner at Rosebud hosted by Mr and Mrs A J Brod and assisted by local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McAtee
Regina Schwarting
Burlington
Father Puffner
J. F. McAtee
John McAtee
Ray McAtee
John Busker
Mamie Gleason
Annie Voglesang
Rosebud
A. J. Brod
Ed Brod
Buckholts Briefs Fire Trial Sale and Local Notes
A small fire at Mr and Mrs J A Evans home caused $100 damage to the insured building after a hired girl struck a match near an oil drenched cedar mop. The contents were a total loss. A civil suit between Mrs Smith and Bradshaw over a farm ended with a favorable verdict but later settled by compromise. Buckholts Drug Store sold to J V Marak. Local teachers Buena Caldwell and Blanch Gaston visited the Bulletin. Constable George McAndh of precinct 5 transported a rape suspect through Buckholts en route to Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Evans
Buckholts Drug Store
Carns & Blasingame
J. V. Marak
Warak
Buena Caldwell
Blanch Gaston
Corinth School
George McAndh
Precinct 5
Buckholts
Cameron
Banks at Rockdale Elect Officers in 1913
The Citizens State Bank names directors H. C. Meyer E. B. Phillips G. M. Ryan Ira Perry J. S. Jacobs T. B. Kemp E. R. Wolt and officers H. C. Meyer president G. M. Ryan vice president A. E. Perry cashier J. E. Welf assistant cashier The Rockdale State Bank lists directors J. Sessions S. G. Hodge B. Loewenstein Sr H. H. Camp R. W. Wallis Gus Backhaus and officers J. Sessions president B. Loewenstein Sr active vice president S. G. Hodge vice president F. H. Graves cashier Dr W L Baired retired ill health F. H. Graves promoted to cashier B. Loewenstein active vice president The First National Bank reports directors J. F. Coffield R. L. Hale Lon Hudson A. P. Perry Jr C. H. Coffield and officers J. F. Coffield president R. L. Hale vice president J. E. Longmoor cashier C. R. Isaacs assistant cashier The year 1913 marks twenty four years of cashier service for J. E. Longmoor and C. H. Coffield’s twenty four years on the board James R. Petit of Kolb county noted in Cameron crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Texas
The
Citizens State Bank
H. C. Meyer
E. B. Phillips
G. M. Ryan
Ira Perry
J. S. Jacobs
T. B. Kemp
E. R. Wolt
A. E. Perry
J. E. Welf
Rockdale State Bank
1. P. Sessions
S- G. Hodge
B. Loewenstein Sr
H. H. Camp
R. W. Wallis
Gus Backhaus
S. G. Hodge
F. H. Graves
W L. Baired
B. Loewenstein
First National Bank
J. F. Coffield
R. L. Hale
Lon Hudson
A. P.perry Jr
C. H. Coffield
J. E. Longmoor
C. R. Isaacs
Bond Election Sought for Thorndale Road District 6
A petition signed by 157 residents requests the commissioners court to order a $100000 bond election for road district number 6 in Thorndale area to fund road improvements. The election was set for February 21 and is backed by local business interests citing Taylor’s roads as a loss of Thorndale trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Thorndale
Taylor
Sipe Springs
Milam County
Red Cross Appeals Aid for Japan Earthquake and Famine
President Wilson as head of the American Red Cross issued a nationwide appeal for funds to aid Japan. He cites eastern crop failures and a Kyushu eruption causing widespread hunger and death. Contributions may be given to local Red Cross treasurers or sent to Washington. state chapters were notified to collect funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
Japan
Kyushu
Red Cross
Dr. Baird Returns to Health at Rockdale Bank
The Rockdale Reporter notes Dr. W. L. Baird’s first outing in nearly 90 days, his close brush with fever, and a full recovery expected soon. He plans to resume his duties at Rockdale State Bank, resuming his trusted role in local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. L. Baird
Baird
Rockdale State Bank
Rockdale
Hardy Seeks Eight Submarines for Gulf Coast
Congress man Hardy introduced a bill to authorize the Navy Secretary to contract eight submarine torpedo boats for Gulf of Mexico ports with a 4 million dollar appropriation. He stated support for defense over offensive naval buildup and urged Gulf coast protection through submarine defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Hardy
Secretary of the Navy
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Pacific
Atlantic
Capt R F Coleman Announces Candidacy For Commissioner
Capt. R. F. Coleman told The Herald he is a candidate for Commissioner of precinct 1 and will announce further plans. He pledges square dealing for every precinct section and honest service for every dollar. Coleman, a successful business man, seeks a nonpolitical, businesslike approach and has strong local endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Coleman
Herald Office
Lupton and Criswell Wed at Guess Home
Miss Annie Irene Lupton sister of Mrs Guess married T Floris Criswell cashier of Buckhous Bank at the Guess residence on Sunday. Rev C W Peyton performed the ceremony. The couple left for Fort Worth then will reside in Buckholts with guests from Rogers and Belton in attendance.
Help for New Church Donations Slow but Growing
Milano Gazette reports Rev. J N Gibson says donations for a new Christian Church come in slowly. Gause contributors give 16.50. Cameron donors 12.50 with promises of more. Courthouse officials also give up to 5 each. The paper urges continued support to erect the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Gibson
New Christian Church
Gause
Cameron
Court House
Milano Gazette
Hoyte News Letter Highlights Local Growth and Farming
Sam Nicholson Jr and family visit Hoyte. German families settle nearby as Dr T A Pope relocates and Miss Necie Nicholson teaches near Rockdale. Frank Zalesky promotes dynamite ground prep for larger fruit trees. road to McCowen bridge in Cameron is often impassable affecting trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyte
Texas
Sam Nicholson Jr
Hanover
Dan Campbell
Sanders
Bollinger
Frank Zalesky
Milam County
California
T. A. Pope
Hovte
Necie Nicholson
Rockdale
Howard Pressley
J. H. McLerran
Cameron
McCowen Bridge
Milano
Mrs Bracey Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs H Bracey died last Sunday night at her daughter Sallie Harris home after a long invalid condition. She was an aged widow with several children, including W B Porter and Sallie Harris of this city. The funeral was held Monday at noon from Mrs Harris’s residence and burial followed at the city cemetery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cameron Man
Burlington News
Banks
James R. Petit
Kolb Country
Citizens of
Dr. Baird
Congress
Capt. Coleman
Criswell-Lupton
Hoyte Country
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