Local residents and visitors noted in Cameron district
Local and personal items list residents and visitors include R L Batte in Cleone on business, Henry Terry of Marlow Cameron, K M Collier of Collier ness, W A Morrison at a State Bar meeting in Antonio, Mollie and Della sovsky visiting Houston and friends, Maggie McCalln visiting, Guy Slocomb visiting Houston, Eld Smith opening a quarterly conference, J W Roundtree back from East Texas on a farm near Wokaty, T L Rose and child visiting Rome Georgia, Dan Campbell and son returning from Macon Mississippi, Mr and Mrs J W Morgan visiting Judge Terral, F N Daniel from Milam County now in Houston, J T Holliman selling corn at 70 cents, Tyson pol meeting notice for Pebble Grove, Dr John T Arnold moving to Fort Worth for work, department memories.
Pebble We Cemetery Clean-Up Meeting Proposed
Notice invites neighbors and interested persons to meet at Pebble We Cemetery on August 7 to help clean the grounds. Signed by M. Van Tyson and D. H. Smith. Cameron Herald price stated as $1.00.
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M. van Tyson
D. H. Smith
Local farming notes signal improving crop conditions
Farmers report plowing cotton in hot weather and good crops ahead. Trade and travel notes include Dr W W Greer in Rosebud and T J Cone in Minerva. Weevil damage is down from last year as the corn crop shines and hog supplies tighten, with talk of upcoming state office candidates.
Post Office Box Rents To Be Closed After Ten
Special notice states box rents unpaid by the tenth of the month will be closed at the start of a new quarter under department rules. Postmaster enforces deadline to comply with postal regulations.
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Post Office
End of Week Letter List and Local News
List of weekly letters including Polly Austin Inez Espy and others with note to advertise if letters are requested. Local items report residents visiting relatives in Davilla Colorado camp meeting Yarrelston Jones Prairie travel Llano county camping trip and deaths including an aged mother in Russia with telegram notice.
Milam County Eyes Road Tax to Fund Precinct Roads
The Milam County Commissioners Court discussed a July 31 1903 election to levy a 15 cent road tax and to prorate funds by precinct, ensuring fair distribution for road improvements. Local notes report visitors, meetings, and farming highlights including corn yields and a newborn in Cameron.
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Commissioners’ Court
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Milam County
West Milam
Masonic Hall Installs Officers for New Year
Last Thursday at the Masonic Hall the following officers were installed for the new year T. F. Hardy W M W F Paden 8 W M Smith J W Ek 8 Ferguson 8 D J A Challenner J D Jno B Wolf Treasurer D W Gillis Secretary F Bender 8 8 J M Epien J 5 W L Lutner Tiler
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Masonic Hall
T. F. Hardy
W. M. W. F. Paden
W. ©. M. Smith
J. W. Ek
Ferguson
D. J. A. Challenner
J. D. Jno
B. Wolf
D. W. Gillis
F. Bender
J. M. Epien
W. L. Lutner
Special tax funds county bonds for courthouse and bridge
The special tax collected from county taxpayers pays interest on court house and bridge bonds and creates a sinking fund to retire these obligations when they mature. The tax cannot be used for public road improvements.
Milam County Sunday School Assoc to Meet in Cameron
The Milam County Sunday School Association plans a two day gathering in Cameron on August 5 and 6, 1903. Delegates are pastors and superintendents plus one per 50 pupils. The program covers lectures, round tables, and lessons led by Lewis Collins, J. M. Ralston, and others. Will Fuller was elected to the National convention in Philadelphia. German farmer Huebner sold last year’s corn in Cameron for 65 cents a bushel amid scarce local old corn.
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John D. Bailey
John B. Wolf Place
Cameron
Milam County Sunday School Association
Lewis Collins
J. M. Ralston
W. A. Thomas
Jet
T. Kemp
F. J. Clement
J. Jennings
Texas Sunday School Association
the Bible
J. C. Watts
Will Fuller
Colored Baptista Convention
Baileyville
Philadelphia
Huebner
For Sale Fine Poland China Pigs Notes
For sale by Geo T Graves, fine Poland China pigs and esex and Poland China crossed breeding stock listed for sale.
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Poland
China
GEO
T. Graves
Licenses to marry and political hints in Herald text
The county clerk issued licenses for marriage including James Holtzclaw Jr and Aretha Dogs, R H Davia and Pinkie Marsh, Co L Jenkins and M E Heath. Bell County votes on prohibition August 8 with two sides organizing. Hon L B Schluter poised to run for attorney general next year. An election in Texas next year is anticipated. readers urged to subscribe to The Herald.
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Bell County
Prohibition
Texas
The
Herald
Belton Prepares for Mid-Summer Carnival Parade and Exhibits
Belton Texas gears up for a free Mid-Summer Carnival opening July 21 with a two story pavilion for merchants exhibits and grandstand seating. City beautification includes clean streets, decorated blocks, and extensive electric lighting as local youths and Board of Trade leaders coordinate parades, illuminations, and activities for visitors.
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Tex
Bell County
United Action
Texas
Board of Trade
Geo. A. McGregor
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Henry Terry
Marlow
Fon. W. A. Morrison
Antonio
State Bar
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Dellasovsky
Wham
Houston
Maggie McCalln
Thetown
Our
J. F. Thompson
Guy Slocomb
Touston
Smith
Arterly
J. W.J. Roundtree
East Texas
Wokaty
Rome
Dan Campbell
Ming
Macon
Mies
J. W. Morgan
Misa
F. N. Daniel
Milam County Company
J.T. Holliman
Hefley Place
Heron
Stith
Ted
Tyson Pol
John T. Arnold
Fort Worth
Arnold
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W. W. Greer
Rosebud
T. J. Cone of
Minerva
Our City
W. W. Templeton
Carter Gandy
Near Yarrelton
Mary White
Temple
C. C. Weaver
Mart
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J. P. Collier
Hereford
Nannie L. Hall
Sweetwater
T. M. Dobbins
W. E. Massey
Sharp
Annie B. Corley
Bessie Hefley
San Antonio
Mlouston
John M. Hefley
Stafford Springs
Corley
Georgia
Polly Austin
Inez Espy
M. E. Flury
Louella Jackson
E. L. Martin
Manza Penalton
Ola Robinson
Lettie Smoots
Jennetta Williams
W. L. Betterly
Ino
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G. H. Howard
R. E. Kirk
Chas. Reed
Will Riggine
Anna Crawford
P. M
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Davilla
Mrs. T. A. Robinson
Colorado
J. M. Bauknight
Arra Eplen
Yarrelston
P. H. McKinney
Jones Prairie
W. H. Triggs
Michigan
Tyson
J. B. Poteet
State County Clerks’ Association
Mesars
Chas, A. Pitts
Fred Thompson
Llano County
Julia Pool
Lucife Henderson
Austin
Denmark
Tenn
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Edwin
Miss Vance Hardy
Laura Wallace
San Angelo
Joe Luce
Rogers Place
Salem
Luce
Alligator Creek
Lilac
Bergameyer
Silver City
J.C. Jozeph
Mies’ Sophia
Old Jhome
Russia
Mrs
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Calvert
Willie Robinson
R. Todd
Conroe
Somerville
Arriett
Sheriffs Association
Baptist Church
Rev
C. W. Tomkien
Mrs. Messmer
Yoakum
Mrs. Forrest Lay
New Mexico
E. §. Ferguson
Waco
State ‘Medical Association
J. L. Massey
A. B. Meagher
Romt. Rosenstein
T. A. Pope
Ing
J. B. McLane
Round Table
C. F. Senith
SAS
J. Baskin
C. Hanson
C. P. Beaty
James Holtzclaw, Jr
Aretha Dogs
R. H. Davia
Pinkie Marsh
Co. L. Jenkins
M. E. Heath
Herrigan County
Joe Lake
Hon. L
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Ed. Antony
Robertson County
Geo. Pendleton
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