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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
5
Direct service routes outline connections from Faysfield to Mayafield Bracebville Mayafivid Jones Prairie Baileyville and Be charge for time if under ten minutes. No party line. Service is direct to listed points with prompt attention to every call. Route calls as specified to avoid confusion and unnecessary ties.
Diverse Cameron notices report residents visiting for business and social events. Notables include Prof W C Taber and Prof H Phillips, Squire B F Touchstone, J D Daniel, and Capt W D Paden. A winter storm, a fatal fire injury, and community actions are noted along with church and civic updates.
The Epworth League sets a Sunday program featuring singing and prayer. Scripture reading from Matthew 25:31-46 by Miss Etna Smith, with selections from the Advocate read by Miss Lena Trigg H Ruby and Miss Aline Pipes. T H Moore presents six thoughts from the lesser study.
Mr. Jesse T. Thach announces his bid for Cameron precinct No 1 public weigher. A son of Milam County’s first sheriff Geo T Thackh he cites seven years weighing cotton at Cameron Yards and pledges strict adherence to the law in this key seller buyer role.
Low excursion rates announced for events in Santa Fe New Orleans Waco San Antonio and Dallas. Dates cover Feb 1902 with limited return deadlines and ticket availability for Mardi Gras Vestivires and Washington's Birthday celebrations plus a country club shoot in Waco.
In the Western District of Texas at Austin Francia M Johnson is declared bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the court office in Austin on February 11, 1902 at 10:00 a.m. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint trustees, examine the bankrupt, and conduct related matters.
Residents of Milam County voices support for Wil Ross seeking reelection as precinct official citing road improvements and humane but firm use of convict labor. J M Eplen announces candidacy for Beat 1 public weigh er, touting cotton knowledge and local ties. W C Wiese of Jones Prairie seeks re election as county commissioner, praised for progress, efficiency, and road plans.
The proper column lists C. W. Huffman as a candidate for Beat 1 constable with Democratic primaries on March 5. He lives in Rin Ridge, born and raised there, and an Alex Huffman is noted as an early county settler and Hood's brigade veteran. Huffman trails rival Burk after Burk’s withdrawal, forming a triangular race with broad local support.
Texan native John C. Crank, born in Burleson county and raised in Milam, announces his candidacy in the 66th district. A veteran of the Confederate forces, Crank served as constable, justice of the peace, and county commissioner in Milam, noted for efficiency and leadership.
The notice lists names of ladies and gents with varied spellings as the population to receive advertised letters. It states that callers must say advertised and provide the advertisement date, with a fee of one cent charged per advertised letter, issued by W. F. Crawtorn, P.M.
The county clerk issued licenses for marriage since last Tuesday to K. D. Kelso and Dirdie Massengale Fred Thompson and Mattie Johnson Phil Halley and Mary Lewis Willie Fleon and Emma Whitewood.
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