San Gabriel News Notes Rain Talk and Local Happenings
San Gabriel July 9 1906 readers hear about weather and crops with comments on rain aiding corn and hogs. The piece mentions public events like Old Set Barbecue and Taylor Fair, plus local residents Bernice Bethea Jamie Clark and Eliza Jocylin Jocyline ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Gabriel
Oors
Texas
U. S
Germany
Colquitt
Garman
Terry
E. Davie
Young
Cay Hayden
Erry
Fr Worth Letter From 1906 Describes Travel And Social Gatherings
The writer recounts a trip from Branchville to Pt Sullivan and Mexia then Ft Worth, sharing scenes of family farewells, reunions, a church dedication with carnations and organ music, garden parties and dances, a Dallas dinner, and reflections on love and home as they travel south. The piece uses a nostalgic tone referencing antebellum days and family bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchville
Herald
Mama
Pt. Sullivan
Rio de Brazos
Calvert
Mexia
Ft. Worth
Resolution of Thanks from Milam County Farmers Union
The officers and delegates of the Farm ers Educational and Co operative Union of Milam County Texas extend heartfelt thanks to the brethren and sisters at Minerva and to nonmembers who aided with bountiful supplies during the stay. They pray for divine blessings on all involved as they journey through life toward the heavenly kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union
Milam County
Texas
Minerva
Brethren and Sisters
Farmers Union
Machinery to be tested at Leo Batte’s agid
W. W. Kyle, W. H. Prewitt, and A. J. Buffington plan to put the machinery at Leo Batte’s agid in motion within the next few days and conduct a test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. Batte
Afternoon Affair Speech at Cameron City Park Draws Crowds
On Thursday July 19 1906 Hon T M Campbell candidate for governor will speak at 230 pm at Cameron City Park. A large procession by the Milam Guards Cameron Fire Department citizens in decorated carriages led by a brass band. Decorations committee includes Mes dames J D Hefley J N Bradshaw Monta J Moore and Arthur Taber. All welcome and everything free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron’s City Park
T. M. Campbell
Cedar Creek News Briefs From Minerva Meeting and Local Notices
W R Dennie and W H Bussa attended the County Union at Minerva and reported a pleasant gathering. Officers elected for the year include W W Kyle President D L Moody Vice President Jno C Scott Secretary re-elected A A Weims Lecturer G W Doss Business Agent Henry Williams Conductor J W Mullinan Door keeper. Mrs Dennis Sunday visit by Tim Wood family. Eric Beard seen in community Sunday. Mrs Lee served a cream cupper last Friday. A good crowd expected for the Farmers Congress at College Banna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Dennie
W. H. Bussa
Minerva
W. W. Kyle
Tanglewood
D. L. Moody
Tracey
Jno
Henry Williams
Belmena
J. W.mullinan
Tim Wood
Dennis
Eric Beard
Lee
Farmers Congress
College, Banna
Death of Mr. Fred Graves Strikes Milam County
Milam County mourns the death of Mr. Fred Graves, another of its best loved citizens. He died Sunday night from congestion and heart failure and was buried at Rockdale Monday afternoon with Rev. Thomas officiating. A large attendance came from Cameron to pay respects.
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Milam County
Fred Graves
Rockdale
Thomas
Cameron
Letter List for July
A list shows names of ladies and gentlemen including Bessie Edgnum Leola Calvin Gera Walker and Lewis Butler H B Lofland MH Law Osker Swain and Rev J P Ross for July correspondence or event notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Edgnum
Leola Calvin
Gera Walker
Lewis Butler
H. B. Loflandr
MH. Law
Osker Swain
J. P. Ross
Randolph's Visit Spurred by Madison County Trip
Mr Jno Randolph left Monday for a visit to Madison County just before leaving his uncle John.
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Mr. Jno
Randolph
Monlday
Madison County
John
Local Personal Notices From Cameron and Nearby Towns
Mrs R H Pool visits Gause and Mrs Foster of Branchville visits Cameron. Miss Myrtle Beaty hosts at Rockdale while others travel. Prof James Collier named principal at Jones Prairie. Supt Sime to Austin for Summer Normal exams. Backstrom offers half price photographs this month. Ben Strum to lead Cameron K P to Temple for lodge work. Henry Hefley takes a week off to Galveston and Houston. sister Miss Pickey joins.
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Henry Hefley
Biz
Galveston
Houston
Returne
Miss Pickey
Supt
Sime
Austin
Summer Normal State Examining Board
First bale of cotton from Starr county tops sale
Texas farmer delivers the first Starr county bale to New York, fetching 24 cents a pound and a $253 total. A New Orleans bale from Brownsville brought 46 cents per pound, totaling $253, marking notable early market activity for regional cotton.
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Texas
N. Y
Starr County
New Orleans
Brownaville
Minerva Picnic Preparations Highlighted in Local Feature
A fragmented report details Minerva’s extensive efforts for a community picnic with emphasis on thorough planning and visible enthusiasm from participants and organizers.
When the world feels desert and heart seeks relief
The speaker describes a moment of despair and pain before a dear hand offers comfort. A touch of solace restores brightness and cheer, lifting the heart to sing once more and notice buds and blossoms at the feet.
The Cummings Park Rainout
A Saturday picnic at Cummings Park drew few attendees due to rain. Organizers had prepared offerings and activities, but inclement weather dampened turnout and enjoyment.
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Cummings Park
Local Cannery Planned At Judge Terrell’s Place
G A Green of Rogers says a cannery will be in operation within ten days at Judge A Y Terrell’s property. He will can peaches tomatoes and other market offerings and prefers canning on the halves. Visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Green
Rogers
Judge A. Y. Terrell
Milam County Notes on Local Health and Court
Mr. Dan Gilleland of Tracy was brought to Milam Hospital Sunday night and operated on for appendicitis. Farmer J. B. Hefley reports boll weevils at work but has the best crop he has ever valued. District Attorney Ralston has not lost a single case in the present term.
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Dan Gilleland
Tracy
Milam Hopspital
Hefley
Elt
Ralston
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Eliza Jocylin
Elbert Felton
Wee Faulkner
Daville
FT. Wort
Fr. Worth
W. W. Kyle, W. H. Prewitt, A. J. Buffington
Milam
Cameron Fire Department
Committee On Decorations
Mes
J. D. Hefley
J. N. Bradshaw
Monta J. Moore
Arthur Taber
Cedar Creek
Mr. Fred Graves
R. H. Pool
Gause
R. L. Batte Jr
Foster
W. J. Sime
Honey Grove
Margye Howard
C. P. Beaty
Fairfield Oklahoma
Pitts
Bob McIntosh
Amarillo
Hereford
Myrtle Beaty
Miss Fulton
Backstrom
Annie Banknight
Beasie Cargill
Franklin
Lela Crawford
Florence Lankford
Hillsboro
Mrs. Coffield
Jas. Collier
Chas. Porter
Jones Prairie School
C. H. Woodson
A. J. Wagner & Co
Bryan
William Robert Young
Dallas
Estelle McIver
Wootan Wells
Ben Strum
K. of P.’s
Temple
K. P
Pic Backstrom
Jures
Elizabeth Ney
W. L. Prather
The
State University
Miss Ney
C. N. Green & Bro
Texas Woman
Winn Smoots
Lucinda
Liberal Commission
Sherman
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