Delegates Expected for Cameron Insurance Convention
The Cameron Farmers Mutual Protective Association meets July 12 13 and 14 at the American Legion Hall with over 150 delegates. Joseph Drozd of Penelope presides as Boh Kallus serves as secretary treasurer and J Barta Weimer and others direct. Mayor Hearrell welcomes attendees and B F Matocha responds for Cameron. The three day session covers fire and tornado risk coverage for Texas farmers in a statewide mutual company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Farmers’ Mutual Protective Association
Bohemian Farmers of Texas
Texas
West
J.T. Parma
Joseph A. Drozd
Penelope
Boh. Kallus
Meth. Pascral
J. Barta
Weimer
F. A. Marek
F. J. Maravek
McAllen
American Legion Hall
Court House
U. S. Hearrell
B. F. Matocha Cameron
Reverend Ira F. Key Returns From Dallas Teaching Post
Rev. Ira F. Key, pastor of the Cameron Methodist church, has returned home after a month teaching Christian Doctrine at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He preached at his Cameron pulpit Sunday and his laymen rejoice at his return. The public will be glad to learn he is back from his summer engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Culpepper
Cameron Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Stephersville
Culpepper
Cameron
Wellington
Texas
Troy
Rosebud
Ira F. Key
Cameron Methodist Church
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Rey
Man Dies in Little River Near Cameron on Fourth of July
James Henry Tiner, 23, drowned in Little River near the McCowan bridge after dropping a box from his pocket. His body was recovered Monday near a Santa Fe trestle, with an inquest finding accidental drowning. The funeral proceeded in Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Tiner
Little River
McCowan Bridge
Tiner
Santa Fe
J. M. Ralston
C. N. Green and Brothers
Beaumont
Triggs Dry Goods Manager Visits Galveston on Vacation
A. R. Triggs, manager of the Triggs Dry Goods Company in Cameron, is spending this week in Galveston on a vacation trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Triggs
Triggs Dry Goods Company
Cameron
Galvestin
Western Union Delivers Dempsey Carpentier Fight News
Western Union Telegraph Company flashed returns of the world championship bout to Cameron last Saturday. Fans in Cameron savored the knockout reporting the fourth round finish by three in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey- Carpentier
Cameron
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mrs Joe Gibbs Dies At Home In Yarrelton
News of Mrs Joe Gibbs death at her Yarrelton home arrived in Cameron on Thursday. She had lived in Yarrelton for many years. Funeral services were conducted at her residence Thursday afternoon with burial in Yarrelton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gibbs
Yarrelton
Cameron
Lineman Hurt When Struck From Pole by Falling Wire
P. E. May a Cameron Water Power and Light lineman and electrician was severely injured early today after being struck by a live wire and losing his balance on a west Cameron pole. He fell to the ground and burned his right hand, then was taken to Cameron hospital by C. N. Green and Brothers ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. May
Cameron Water, Power & Light Company
May
Cameron Hospital
C. N. Green and Brothers
Paris in gloom as Dempsey knocks out Carpentier
Paris faced consternation after news from Jersey City that Jack Dempsey defeated Georges Carpentier for the world heavyweight title. Reports flashed by air, newspaper, screens, and theatre announcements caused disbelief as the first bulletin arrived at 8 32 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dempsey
Georges
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Jersey City
Associated Press
Notice to Contractors Milam County Road Bid
Bids will be opened by the Milam County Commissioners Court in Cameron Texas at 10 a m on July 22 for about two miles of road in district 29 from Marlow bridge on Little River to near Giles McDermott place. Road to be graded gravelled with drainage structures. county may reject bids and waive technicalities. Plans at the County Engineer’s Cameron office. A 5 percent certified check accompanies each proposal. Giles Lavriett Auditor Milam County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Milam County
Texsa
Cameron
Texas
Marlow Bridge
Little River
Giles McDermott
A. F. Mitchell
W. G. Gillis
Giles L.avriett
Notice of Lost Cotton Receipt No 163533
Public notice that cotton receipt 163533 issued to Batte and Alva on Cameron Compress Company MOPOE sc for one bale delivered to the company has been lost. R L Batte is the legal owner and warns the public not to accept or deal with the receipt in others hands. Dated 10 21. R L Batte, bare a Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batte & Alva
Mopoe Sc
Cameron Compress Company
R. L. Batte
Cameron Concert Band Honored by Thorndale Club Trades Day
Thorn dale Commercial Club thanks Paul H. Medsker and the Cameron Concert Band for excellent street music during Thor ndale first trades day. The letter notes public spirit and cooperation strengthen cities and invites future service. The Cameron Band will perform a concert at Cameron Park Friday at 8 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
Cameron
Paul H. Medsker
Gus Newton
Texas
Medsker
Thorndale Commercial Club
Babe Rescued From Under Engine By Train Crew
In Temple on July 3 a two year old son of Claud Burdett wandered onto a railroad right of way as a locomotive approached. The engineer applied brakes and reversed the engine while the fireman and brakeman leaped to pull the child from under the pilot unharmed.
Triggs Trio Vacation Trip To Colorado
Mr and Mrs W H Triggs and Mr and Mrs W O Triggs left Cameron for Colorado for several weeks on an outing. The Messrs Triggs are cotton merchants of Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Triggs
W. O. Triggs
Cameron
Colorado
Messrs. Triggs
Eckerman Family Visit Highlights Holland Hosts
Mr and Mrs Otton Eckerman of Holland spent Sunday visiting John Persky Albert Rinn and others at their homes showcasing local social ties and community warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otton Eckerman
Holland
John Persky
Albert Rinn
Contract Let For Road Construction Near Buckholts
A contract was let for building a lateral road to the main Buckholts road with bridge and concrete work planned. The Buckholts area will gain an extensive roadway system funded by district expenditures. Rick & Winder received the dirt and gravel contract while J L Barmore and J F Brown handle cement and wood work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckholte
Buckholts
Rick & Winder
J. L. Barmore
J. F. Brown
Death sentence for Postobic bandit in Dallas
Dallas, July 2. A criminal district court jury condemned Charles E Gaines alias George Wheeler to the gallows for murder in the death of G W Street, a post office clerk killed during a January robbery. Jurors prayed for Gaines's soul and he reacted with a sardonic remark about dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Chares “E. Gaines
George Wheeler
Criminal District Court
Gaines
G. W. Street
Bell County Registers 7500 Bales in Farm Bureau Pool
Bell County recorded about 7 500 bales in the Farm Bureau sign up as contracts were mailed to Dallas. Some signups arrived yesterday and will be credited to Bell county reports. Cleanup efforts and late mail-in contracts may raise the total as committees reported progress at the post office building in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell County
Farm
Eotcey
Dallas
Bell County
Walton Peteet
Temple
Mrs Andrew Freeman and Family Visit Sister in Austin
Mrs Andrew Freeman and her children spent last weekend in Austin visiting her sister Mrs Lawrence Smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Freeman
Austin
Lawrence Smart
Famous War Message of Wilson Written in Early Hours
Atlantic City July 4. President Wilson’s famous war message was written on the White House back porch in the small hours as he sat in a bathrobe eating crackers and milk. Secretary William C. Redfield recounts the scene and the inspiration that produced the document guiding U.S. participation in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Atlantic City
N. J
White House
William C. Redfield
Ambassador
Mr. Redfield
Federal inspector of roads to visit Milam County
Milam County residents prepare for a visit by Federal road inspector Fountleroy next Friday to assess federal aid roads. The Good Roads committee and local officials plan entertainment and coordination with the Telephone Company to improve service and install new phones. A $250 deficit in the Cotton Classing Service treasury prompts a collection effort. a camping park for tourists is discussed and referred to Civic Improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McLane
W. W. Chambers
W. B. Skelton
J. T. Parmd
J. W. Colewwtan
C. R. Phillips
Giles L. Arriett
J. DB. Dobbins
Heffer
Jnc
E. Mangum
Lesovaky
Monta Thomas
T. F. Hardy
J. R. Hays
Federal Aid
Milam County
W. _. Chambers
Mr. Fountleroy
Tom Ss. Herderson, Jr
A. F. Mitch
Mesars
Peron
Tucker
Mr. Arriett
Treasury
J. W. Coleman
H. 4. Stedman
Jas. Watson
Parma
Cameron
J. D. Dobbins
W. M. Cobb
Civic Improvemst
T. S. Henderson
Henderson
Chambers
Mr. Depew
Pas
Depew
Goon Roads Committee
Middleton’s
Yarrelton Pike
Commissioners’ Court
Buckholts
Arriett
Ad Hall Revival Meeting Begins Sunday
The Baptist revival meeting at Ad Hall church starts next Sunday led by Rev. Kelly of Waco with county missionary Rev. C. L. Spradley issuing the notice. Opening service at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Hall
C. L. Spradley
Kelly
Waco
Negro jail helper Jimmie Jackson jailed again for two years
Jimmie Jackson, a jail trusty, helped a white inmate escape the Cameron jail by unlocking a door. He received a two year sentence for the act, while Tim and Dixon Davis face separate district court actions for liquor transport. Ludwig Schovanee and Jimmie Ed faced other indictments and sentences as court sessions paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Jackson
Cameron
Jackson
Tim
Jim
Hunterville
Jack Lewis
Dixon
Cameron Wins First Two Games From Marlin Team
Cameron wins two games in Marlin with Tuesday’s 8 to 2 win behind Kohlman and Wednesday’s 10 to 6 win as Eckhart allows three hits. Marlin took two of three in Cameron last week. fans plan a special train if Taylor game is arranged, with Craig the Lufkin catcher joining the Cameron squad. Palm, ex Texas League pitcher, cenário to join as a mobile addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Marlin
Kohlman
Eckhart
Rogers
Taylor
Magic
Craig
Lufkin
Lee
Christian Church to Hold Outdoor Revival Meetings
The Christian church invites all to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. The revival starts Wednesday night before the first Lords day in August, with services on the church lawn and provisions for attendees. Pastor T. F. Weaver directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
T. F. Weaver
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S. B. Culpeper
IF Baptist Church
Stephensville
Cameron Methodist
Southern University
Western Union
Poe
Newton
P. H .Medsker
Cameron Band
Yurs
Babe
Gallows Reguium
Farm Bureau
Federal Inspector OF Roads
Fauntleroy
Skelemon
Arena
Rickard
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