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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
5
Locals describe a heated county election season with mild drought notes and a park barbecue in Cameron drawing 6 000 to 8 000 people. Reports cover homely events, church notices, licenses issued, and remarks from Hon. T S Henderson.
Frank Lehnert appointed administrator of the George Ulrich estate in Milam County Texas by the County Court. All persons with claims must present them within legal time limits as prescribed. Administration located in Cameron Milam County Texas and dated June 13, 1904.
Milam County Republicans convene in Cameron on July 16 1904 to elect a chairman and secretary of the executive committee and delegates to state congressional senatorial and judicial conventions. Poll tax requirement applies. precinct conventions set for July 10. Twin girls born to Mrs T A Brandes with one infant dying later that day.
The column reports on recent rain benefiting crops and upcoming dry hot weather, a successful church meeting with seventeen additions and baptisms postponed due to rain, visits from Dr. Denson and family, and travelers Roxie Newman and Gertie Jones visiting Cameron. It also mentions a baseball attempt against Bend interrupted by rain, an upcoming primary, and political endorsements for W. D. Wells and Judge Parker.
A Cameron resident advocates fair inquiry into why Graham Gillis was not hired. He argues the board split cautions with two trustees promising a job, notes Gillis lacked local training but questions whether age and experience should bar a candidate, and urges examination of county superintendent qualifications.
Voters in Crockett and surrounding towns discuss endorsements for candidates in the State Superintendent race. Letters from Walter King and H. E. Nash favor Mr Cousins for broad executive ability and modern exam content, while others support Mr Dow Adamson. The exchange reflects concerns about qualifications, textbook use, and teaching standards.
The list of candidates for state offices includes United States Senator Charles A. Culberson Governor 8. W. LINHAM Lieutenant Governor Geo. D. Neal Attorney General R V Davidson L B Schluter D E Simmons W C Wear Controller Lee Blanchette J W Stephens Treasurer J W Robbins Sterling P Strong Land Commissioner John J Terrell Superintendent Public Instruction R B Cousins Arthur Lefevre Railroad Commissioner Allison Mayfield Associate Justice Supreme Court T J Brown Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals M M Brooks Also a medicinal notice for Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure sold by The Cameron Drug Co with a 51-ly tag.
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