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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
4
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Delegates arrived for the Louis convention with doors opening at 12 m noon. Officials and chairmen greeted the crowd as the event prepared to begin at 5 o clock, with strong attendance and orderly proceedings reported.
The text records remarks from Mississippi committee members and applause for Joe Bailey, with notes on meeting times, adjournment, and a thread of political endorsements. It cites Arkansas populists backing Tom Watson, a Cameron crowd, and various era political and military observations including Russian troops guarding railways, Japanese campaigns, and Republican dynamics in Wisconsin and New York.
Long career in Texas law and politics ends with the death at his home in Austin. Born in Statesville North Carolina he moved to Alabama then Texas where he rose from Centerville to Galveston, serving as district attorney, secession convention member, Confederate battalion commander, and chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court before teaching law at the State University. Also notes impending Democratic platform shifts and a destructive fire at Santa Fe shops in Cleburne with heavy losses and insured claims.
Last Thursday the national prohibition party in session at Indianapolis nominated Silas C. Swallow of Pennsylvania for president and Geo George W Carroll of Texas for vice president. Gen Miles was considered for president but declined. The Beau mont alderman candidate for second place is said to be very wealthy. A Beaumont street duel left Fred Grinnan wounded, Claude Roberts unhurt. Grinnan’s prior killing of Roberts’ brother in self defense is noted. The Rockdale steamt laundry burned Friday afternoon, about $350 in property lost, partially insured.
A sermon extols the two greatest commandments to love God and neighbor and highlights the costs of discipleship. It cites Christ's call to deny self and bear the cross, with references from Matthew Mark Hebrews and Psalms to show duty amid hardship. The text notes historical examples of sacrifice for faith and the inevitability of opposition.
A devotional reflection quotes scripture on God as strength in trouble. It urges faithful trust, asking the reader if they will place reliance on divine protection and salvation amid danger. The message emphasizes fearlessness through faith.
Thornale events report visits by Rockdale and Dallas residents, a St Louis fair trip, and a Saller party with poetry games. A nine-car cattle shipment to St Louis, W O W hall brick work, and Missouri convention politics are noted along with the bilious remedy suggestion from Geo A Thomas & Fons.
Mr Emory Camp of Rockdale visited his parents Mr and Mrs A M Camp last week. J O Bolton and others planned western travel. J O Bolton has consumption and may move west. Last Tuesday evening Lem Harris married Simpsonia Ellison. Seth Glasscock and Ed Case returned from a Cali trip. Porter of Rockdale discussed a San Gabriel creamery. Barbecues at Cameron, Tracy and Davilla drew many locals. Camp meeting begins August 5 with church open for confession and welcome.
Miss Lillie Lantrip recovers from illness as rain continues. Uncle Tom Kirk family visited George Miller. boll weevils infesting, cotton weed thriving, corn improving. Camp meetings soon. brethren urged to prepare. Beloved Bro Thredgill not dead and may lead meetings in Bro York's pasture this summer. Best wishes from Tug Sheepie.
Runnels County marketers invite buyers to Ballinger for a 10 000 acre ranch six miles from Bal linger with tillable land and prices from 7.00 to 15.00 per acre. Small improved farms available at 12.50 to 18.00 per acre. Request full information by postal card to C P Shepherd & Co Ballinger Texas.
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