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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
7
The Sharp community reports a two game win over Somerville with scores 5 to 2 and 9 to 3. Red Hudspeth pitched in the first game with Sharpe offense delivering early runs. Bagby started on the mound in game two as Marlin of Bellville faced Sharpe and was knocked out in the fourth inning.
The team reached home about 2 a m Friday. Rogers took an early 1-0 lead in the third inning while Red Hudspeth worked the mound for Sharpe after a short rest. The tie came in the eighth as Sharpe produced the equalizer, but a decisive thirteenth inning doomed the game after a string of Hagler hits.
Mrs. M. M. Harlan died July 4 at the home of her son H. V. Harlan. Attending at her bedside were Liff Harlan J J Barton and Mrs J J Barton with James Harlan from Jacksonville visiting. Numerous relatives visited during illness and after death.
Mr and Mrs Will Looney and their child en route to Cameron Sunday afternoon in a family outing.
Miss Lorena Ruby and Mr and Mrs Iggs and Mr and Mrs Bonds spent a few hours in the community during the past week, adding to a string of visiting guests.
A large crowd hoped for game one in Thorndale but rain moved the match to the local lot. Both pitchers Clemens of Orndale and McCall of Elgin excelled. McCall nearly won with a late homer over center. Darkness halted play at 3 3 after nine innings.
Chas, Claude Leonard, Jim Bird, and their families join the club on a trip to Somerville, accompanying the group for the event.
Rupert Hargrove and Clifford Raby report they are now in Kansas working in the grain fields. The letters describe their current labor in the agricultural region and note their relocation.
Mr. A. J. Garner and wife and Mrs. Pat Garner and baby are on an extended visit to Miles Texas.
Mr Will Davis Dorothy and Nel son travel to Dale Texas to visit relatives for several days. Mr and Mrs Berry Davis and their children from Dallas are visiting relatives in the area this week.
A hard rain fell in the community Sunday night but farmers are nearly finished with field work and officials expect no damage.
Thomas of Cameron and visitors were hosted by Mrs. Joe Harlan during a social call at her residence.
Mrs Stubblefield and her daughter Miss Dorothy are visiting Mrs J A Smith, seen together at the Smith residence in a social gathering.
Last week Mrs. H B Pressley hosted her sister and family from Burlington for a weekend visit. Mrs. Garner returned home Saturday after a week in Cameron. The group including Francis German and J F Coffey drove to Henkie Lake near Tracy Monday for an outing.
Last Thursday A R Onéal with his children Mrs Shelton and her children traveled from Rice to Little River with Mr and Mrs Perry Robinson. The fragmentary text records a family outing with no further details or outcomes.
Mr. Walker traveled to Cameron on Saturday accompanied by Madams Ben A. and Oatis Nicholson.
Saturday morning Clyde Hensley and Theo Ashenback with Mrs Ashenback traveled to Cameron.
Geo Banzai of Rockdale traveled to observe melon crop development and assess harvest readiness.
Mrs W W Richards of Cedar Creek spent several days with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Mobley who were sick this past week.
Mrs. Eugene Hause and her son M. P. were seen trading in Milano on Saturday.
Mrs Sallie Hensley and two granddaughters are at Liberty upon visiting Mrs Spraulding who is staying at the Liberty home.
Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. McLarty of Milano visited Cameron on Sunday to see Mrs. McGregor's husband admitted to the local sanitarium.
Miss Mollie Allen of Cameron was a recent visitor at the home of Mrs. A. Looney, sharing a social call and news during her stay.
Mrs Margaret M Harlan died at her son W H Harlan’s home on July 4 1921 aged 82 years four months She was a well known community figure described as a beautiful Christian character Her death was called a benediction and she leaves seven children 26 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A tonic claim asserts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood with iron and quinine to restore energy, color cheeks, and appetite. It is described as iron and quinine suspended in syrup, appealing to adults and children, priced 60 cents.
Mr and Mrs Morrison of Oklahoma stay with relatives near Elevation. Mr and Mrs Roland Lynch of Louisiana spend a few days with friends in Cedar Creek.
Frank L. Fasel traveled to Milano Sunday to meet his cousin Miss Lillie Roberts of Brownwood.
Mr and Mrs A W Belt and children of Cameron came out Saturday evening to spend a few days with their brother and sister Mrs Leonard Stewart
Notice to Milam County readers that A. W. Stiles filed in Milam County Court for probate of the last will and testament of Seabourn Stiles deceased. The sheriff or constable is commanded to publish in a newspaper of general circulation for at least ten days prior to return day.
Notice for the County Court of Milam County Texas to convene on the first Monday in August 1921 at Cameron Court House. Interested parties may appear to contest the application. Dated July 5 1921 with clerk Will T Yates and deputy Kathryn K Robbins.
Nashville July 11 the Methodist Central Sabbath crusade committee will urge a Sunday blue law to Congress to ban Sunday newspapers in the mails and limit interstate secular work. Noah W Cooper says the measure would forbid secular Sunday work by federal and interstate workers except charity or necessity, while allowing ordinary family activities and visits to the sick.
A fragment shows discussion of a gentleman's Sunday routines and the tension between valued leisure and ordinary duties. The text hints at a cultural expectation to balance pleasure with responsibility in that era.
A brief shopper note indicates buying a present for a baby at the local Specialty Shop.
Advert for Jad Salts claims the product cleans and stimulates kidneys, prevents bladder issues, and relieves related pains. It praises a simple daily dose of four ounces dissolved in water before breakfast, endorsed by a local druggist.
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