Milam County appoints eight deputy assessors
Tax Assessor John Brock has named deputies for Milam County Precincts 1 through 8 and they have taken oaths. The appointees are H. C. Burke and Wallace Moody for Precinct 1, W. T. Johnson for 2, O. T. Bullock for 3, W. W. Kyle and Branen Lewis for 4, Will Speigel for 5, J. E. Hill for 6, L. L. Chapman for 7, and John C. Bownds for 8. Brock aims to complete assessments early this year as he campaigns for re election.
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John Brock
Milam County
Jeff T. Kemp
Mr. Brock
H. C. Burke
Wallace Moody
W. T. Johnson
O. T. Bullock
W. W. Kyle
Branen Lewis
Will Speigel
J. E. Hill
L. L. Chapman
John C. Bownds
Brock
Milam County Seeks Local Service Information
Notice to all Milam County citizens asks parents and relatives to report sons or relatives under 31 who have joined Navy Army or government service. Write to the Local Board in Cameron Texas with name enlistment time and place or inform the local postmaster. Information will aid Milam County in securing credit on army quotas.
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Cameron
Texas
Milam County
Cameron Boys Promoted in Army Circles
Lloyd Mitchell from Camp Travis to 1st lieutenant Chas Lee Sons from 2nd to 1st lieutenant and Ruby Houston from 2nd to 1st lieutenant are promoted in the Cameron area friends celebrate their advancement in the military.
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Cameron
Lloyd Mitchell
Camp Travis
Chas. Lee Sons
Ruby Houston
Tyson Marries Miss Lila Self in Dallas Methodist Church
Marvin Tyson formerly of this city and Miss Lila Self of Italy wed Saturday evening at the Dallas Methodist church. Tyson grew up in Cameron and recently moved to Dallas where he works as an express agent between Dallas and Jacksonville. The Herald joins friends in congratulating the couple.
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Marvin Tyson
Lila Self
Italy
Methodist Church
Dallas
Tyson
Cameron
Jacksonville
The
Herald
S. W. Cheeves’s Rogers Business Trip Saturday
S. W. Cheeves traveled to Rogers on Saturday for a business visit.
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S. W. Cheeves
Rogers
Capital City Votes Dry as Austin Bans Prohibition
Austin voters approve prohibition by 102 in a hot election with 2 089 for and 1 987 against. The Fourth Ward leads with a 297 majority while 85 city saloons shrink to three wet pockets in Travis County Pflugerville Dessau and Cockleburr.
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Prohibition
Austin
Texas
University
St. Elmo
Travis County
Pflugerville
Dessau
Cockleburr
Civil Service Exam Set for February Fifteenth
An examination for Clerk positions with stenography or typewriting knowledge will be held February 15 for previous applicants. Open to men or women. apply at the city post office.
Miss Law Hosts Pleasant Hefley Heights Gathering
Miss Ladie Law entertained Saturday evening at her Hefley Heights home for the Freshman Class and guests. Eugene Matula won the spelling contest and candy while August Knipp received a toy balloon in the shadow contest. Guests included Louise Adams Bessie Wiley and Hazel Lyles. Hot chocolate and cake were served.
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Hefley Heights
Ladie Law
Eugene Matula
August Knipp
Louise Adams
Bessie Wiley
Hazel Lyles
Obituary: O A Bowen of Rockdale Hamlin dies at 62
O A Bowen former Rockdale grocer died at his Hamlin home in Jones County last Sunday January 20 at age 62. He was a respected citizen and is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral held in Hamlin on Monday. He was brother in law to Joe Westmoreland of the area.
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O. A. Bowen
Rockdale
Hamlin
Jones County
Mr. Bowen
Joe Westmoreland
Exemption Board Orders Class One Physical Examinations
Milam county exemption board directs all men in class one of the selective draft to report for medical testing at the Cameron courthouse over the coming week. The schedule starts Wednesday at 10 am with 250 men each day and includes a subsequent round for unclassified class one personnel.
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Milam County
Milam County Officials Report Surplus Funds For 1917
Three Milam County officers reported year end results with excess funds turned over to County Treasurer R. Todd. The general fund received 4302.40 dollars from the Tax Assessor John Brock the County Attorney Roy Baskin and the County Clerk Jeff T. Kemp. The combined total exceeded the 1916 remittance signaling county prosperity.
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Milam County
R. Todd
John Brock
Roy Baskin
Jeff
Fuel Shortage Relief After Coal Car Reaches Cameron
The Cameron Grain Company received a car load of coal on Monday easing the fuel shortage. A large rush for sale followed as wagons were pressed into service to distribute the coal to eager customers.
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Cameron Grain Company
Birthday Party Honors 8th Birthday of Mary Belle Batte
Mary Belle Batte celebrated her eighth birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Mack Harvey last Saturday afternoon. Thirty five guests enjoyed games and a cake with eight candles. A fortune telling game passed the ring button thimble and dime to Lola Clinton Frank Cheeves Ed win Gandy Isabel Brewer. Cream wafers and a visit to the Palace of Sweets followed with gifts for the honoree. Assistants included Mrs M F Tucker Misses Delphia Scott and Elinor Upjohn.
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Mack Harvey
Mary Belle Batte
Lola Clinton
Frank Cheeves
Edwin Gandy
Isabel Brewer
Raise More Chickens For War Effort
The piece argues increasing poultry production speeds meat supply for armies and allies. Chickens convert waste into food, control pests, require minimal labor and can be managed by women and children, supporting the war. A local note mentions Frank Young attending business in Bonham this week.
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Frank Young
Vor
Bonham
Saloon Closure Enforced in Milam County After Vote
Milam County commissioners court orders end of licensed saloons following December prohibition election. No sale of intoxicants allowed until a new vote by qualified voters, at least two years away. Cameron curfew ends as Water Company whistle marks 9:30 PM for public order.
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Milam County
Commissioners Court
Cameron
Cameron Water, Power and Light Company
Funeral Held Sunday for Miss Kula Anderson
The body of Miss Kula Anderson, who died Saturday, was brought to Cameron Sunday for services led by Rev. Walter Harbin at the home of her cousin Mrs. Geo. McGehee. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery beside relatives.
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Kula Anderson
Cameron
Walter Harbin
Geo. McGehee
Oak Hill Cemetery
Milam County Schools Granted State Aid Totals $6,530
The State Superintendent approved aid for Milam County schools including Friendship Duncan San Gabriel Connolly Salty Gay Hill Watson Branch Pleasant Hill Oak Hill Sand Grove Ad Hall Buckholts Yarreilton Ben Arnold Barron Sharp Eagle Milano Independent totaling $6,530. An inspector will report within three to four weeks to ensure compliance with minimum state board requirements.
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W. S. Doughty
State Board of Education
Friendship
Duncan
San Gabriel
Connolly
Salty
Gay Hill
Watson Branch
Pleasant Hill
Oak Hill
Sand Grove
Ad Hall
All Saints Church Services This Sunday
All Saints Church announces services next Sunday at 11 00 a m and 7 15 p m. Everyone is invited to attend. A B Perry Rector.
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All Saints Church
A. B. Perry
Pay Your Road Tax Notice
Citizens must pay road tax before February 1 to qualify for exemption. Visit the iTax Collector today to settle dues and avoid duty penalties.
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iTax
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City
Civil Service Examination
Miss Law
Hamblin
Claud D. Elliott
Fred Douglas White
Henry Gradystone
Anton Salae
Jesse Nathaniel Hobis
Charles Thos
Addison
Surrey Schuyler Boles
Richard Coke Phipps
Clark Walker Ledbetter
William Frank Fisher
Willard Wallace Chambers
James Francis Leeper
John Nathan Meadows
Ernest McLeod
Tommie H. Tuttle
Albert Kusuak
John Albert White
John Allen Queen
Luther Washington
John Andras
James Wallace Sanders
Miles Lewis
Preston
John Blasienz
John Jistel
Robert Arthur Lamkin
Homer Floyd Adams
Jesse B. Mays
Robert Eulan Wiley
Louis Denker
Hallett Lawrence
Louis Osborn
Joe John Parma
Clarence E. Turner
Eugene Yountz
Jack Floyd Cowen
Jack
Walker W. Andrews
Cyrill M. Sipula
Alvin Schubert
Homer Nabours
J. D. Gandy
Marchall G. Gross
Ray Rodney Clark
George Perry
Edwin A. Wilburn
Cleve White
Joe W. Rasca
Erwin F. Westbrook
Jesse Bruster Sherril
Clarence Jacob Manley
William Kolbar
Monroe Laffere
John H. Wilson
George Harvey Dykes
Ed. Shannon
Curtis Vick
John Andrew McDaniel
Nathaniel Tillery
George W. Pratt
James Scott
Jesse Bullock
Bertrand Higood Camp
Thomas Ward
John Franklin
Blanche Talley
Frank Joseph Hlade
Sam Terry
Rogers Franklin
Isaac Wood
Glasper Rosemond
S. N. Stevens
James A. G. Smith
Homer B. Johnson
Arthur M. Lynch
Willis Earl Colburn
Henry McNeill
Hal Howard Harris
Charles Lewis Butt
Jerry Nabours
Waymon North
Elbert F. Fannin
Milton Demmerson
Frank Allen
Eddie Ernest Campbell
Lige Haney
Joe Karnegay
George Ballard
Joe Michalka
Tom Elmore
Harris Cavanaugh
Joe Peter Marak
Lorenzo Epperson
Ewald Ze
William C. Carlisle
Willie B. Cochran
Milton Scott
Robert Lee Kirk
John D. Shelton
Clint Cash
Mason North
John Cox
Silas James Ponder
Filen Moultrie
Ras Lee Oo
Very Sincerely
Jim F. Chadwick
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