Milam County Pioneer Mrs Susan McCown Dies at 87
Milam County loses its oldest resident Mrs Susan C McCown who died May 22 at age 87. Born October 5 1835 in Missouri she moved to Texas with her father J J Turnham in 1840 and spent most of her life on the historic McCown place. Survived by three children, twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
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Milam County
Susan C. McCown
McCown
Lincoln County
Missouri
J. J. Turnham
Texas
Old Nashville
Brazos
Little River
McCown Bridge
Old Ford
W. S. Lampkin
Thomas A. Pope
Susan Turnham
J. W. McCown, Jr
Waco
Cannon Snap Creek
Cameron
Turnham
Methodist Meeting To Be Held In July
Rev Walter G Harbin pastor of the Methodist church opens a meeting in City Park on Sunday July 20 to continue for two weeks A singer of note assists Harbin whose sermons are described as logical and convincing Great results may be expected from this meeting
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Walter G. Harbin
Methodist Church
Harbin
Rockdale Cites Thorndale Victory in Soldier Homecoming Dispute
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution at its Tuesday meeting calling off Rockdale’s July 4 1919 homecoming celebration to avoid duplicating Thorndale’s three day event. It instead pledges support for Thorndale and urges Milam County cooperation, while scheduling a Rockdale homecoming for July 4 1920 and seeking public publication of the decision.
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Rockdale
Thorndale
Soldier Boys
Milam County
Minerva Minutes and Local Happenings
Minervans note a busy week with Mrs. Cone’s rapid recovery after Temple visit. Willie Edwards returns from overseas, proud of his eagerness to see the world. Mrs. Wilkins remains ill while the Women’s Missionary Society discusses Industrial Democracy. Cameron-Rockdale road traffic grows as plans for more cars advance.
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L. W. Cone
Temple
W. A. Robinson
Woman’s Missionary Society
Cameron-Rockdale Pike
Minerva
Death of Thur man P. Worcester Jr infant of Cameron
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Thurman P Worcester died Monday morning at 2 50 o clock after a two month illness He was born last August and would have been a year old Burial took place Monday afternoon at four o clock in Oak Hill Cemetery with services from the Methodist church conducted by Rev W G Harbin The community extends sympathy to the grieving family
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Thurman P. Worcester, Jr
Thurman P. Worcester
Oak Hill Cemetery
Methodist
W. G. Harbin
Cameron
Mrs. M. M. MacFerrin Returns to Cameron Guests
Mrs. M. M. MacFerrin of Augusta Georgia visits Cameron this week hosted by Mrs. dM Ralston. She formerly lived here with her husband Rev. M M MacFerrin, longtime pastor of the local Presbyterian church, and many friends welcome her back to Cameron.
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M. M. MacFerrin
Augusta
Georgia
Dm Ralston
Skomo Tonic Laxative Tablet Claims Head Relief
The label on Skomo Laxative Tablets promises head calmness and nervous ease as a tonic and laxative. It claims broad suitability for users and notes a signature on the box indicating authenticity.
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Pope
Wgrove
Local Officials and Visitors Reported in Cameron
J P Woodall Postmaster W A Bradley and J B Boseman of Baileyville were in Cameron Wednesday. Fred Smith of Port Sullivan was a Wednesday visitor to the city.
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J. P. Woodall
W. A Bradley
J. B. Boseman
Baileyville
Cameron
Fred Smith
Port Sullivan
Rally at Lott Texas Promotes Black Church Construction
Dear Editor, a large rally is planned for the fifth Sunday in June in Lott Texas on the L A and A P Railway. White friends support black progress and welcome the brothers to build a church. Black Billy Sunday will speak. G W Stringfellow, pastor, calls for many white friends to attend.
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Lott
Texas
L. A
A. P
Billy
Class Day Exercises at Cameron High School
Last Thursday at ten o clock class day exercises were held on the campus. Miss Louise Green read the class history and English was buried in a grave prepared for the occasion. Mr Elliott Atkinson officiated and Mr James Coleman delivered a class prophecy. Harriet Henderson dressed as a Gypsy tied fortunes on each senior. Ivy was planted beside the school to symbolize growth.
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Louise Green
Elliott Atkinson
James Coleman
Harriet Henderson
Lost gold wrist watch between Hooks residence and town
A gold wrist watch with Swiss movement Elgin was lost Wednesday morning between Mrs James Hooks home and town. If found, return to Miss Martha Hooks. Mr and Mrs J A Evans announce the birth of a baby girl born Sunday night.
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James Hooks
Elgin
Martha Hooks
J. A. Evans
Henne and Meyer Salesmen Meet in Cameron
Henne and Meyer Hardware Company managers and sales force from four stores in Rockdale Thorndale Buckholts and Cameron gathered June 14 at the Auditorium Hotel for a social hour and a business session. President H C Meyer led discussions on salesmanship and conditions with attendees from Cameron Buckholts Thorndale Rockdale.
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Henne & Meyer Hardware Company
Milam County
H. C. Meyer
Rockdale
Thorndale
Buckholts
Cameron
Auditorium Hotel
Henne & Meyer
E. B. Phillips
H. G. Murphy
Emmett Luckey
Newman Stribling
Henry Meyer, Jr
Otto Lengert
Eugene
Superintendent to study at State University Summer School
Cameron Public Schools leader L H Kidd heads to Austin for special work at the State University Summer School. He will assist architects planning the New Yoe Memorial High School and contribute his expertise to the project. Wm Rogers funds a new bungalow on 11th Street as the old house is removed. T C Tyson and family shopped in Cameron. Agnes Henderson hosted a slumber party for fourteen girls with music and social time after a supper. Rub My Tishm ad promotes antiseptic care for infections and sores. Subscribe for the Herald.
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L. H. Kidd
Cameron Public Schools
Austin
State University
Prof Kidd
Yoe Memorial High School
Wm. R. Rogers
11Th Street
Community Socials and Visits Reported in Local News
The district notes multiple social visits and gatherings. J L Modesett hosted a party with many attendees from Tracy and surrounding towns including Plate, Harris, Swanzy, and others. Several residents traveled to Cameron, Thorndale, and Rockdale for visits, movies, singing events, or family stays across the weekend and past week.
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J. L. Modesett
Cecil Easterwood
Friendship
Tommie Edman
Sharp
Modesett
Sanford Berry
Thorndale
G. M. Lawson
Bessie
Kate Dunham
Willie Modesett
Hazel Lawson
Geneva Duncan
Hunter Duncan
Jessie Bartlett
Tom Bartlett
Rockdale
Jarvis Bartlett
Ray Jenness
Cameron
Katie Dunham
Mac Dunham
Clifton Jenness
Lewis Modesett
Tracy
Burks
House of Holland
Tom Burks
Lalen Dunham
Sadie Cravey
G. M. Lanson
Andrew Garner
What is the Church sermon at First Methodist
First Methodist Church holds Sunday School at regular hour and invites all members to bring a guest. The 11 a.m. sermon by the pastor explores the question What is the Church. Sunday night services are not scheduled. Johnnie Brookman, formerly of Cameron, was in town en route to Temple for a Santa Fe Railroad position. Matt B. Bailey has returned to Cameron and resumes work for the Enterprise after a stint with Terrell Publishing in Kerrville.
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Johnnie Brookman
Camberon
Temple
Santa Fe Railroad
Matt B. Bailey
Kerrville
Terrell Publishing Company
Cameron
The
Enterprise
Baileyville Visitors Pass Through Cameron on Wednesday
Wall of Baileyville conducted business in Cameron on Wednesday while Thelston Ford of Baileyville also engaged in local commerce. C. EB. Peyton from Cleburne arrived for a visit in our city.
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Thelston Ford
Baileyville
Cameron
C. EB. Peyton
Cleburne
Our City
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White Mountain Refrigerators
Frost King Steel
C. N. Green & Brothers
Undertakers
G. W. Stringfellow
Cameron High School
Henne
MEYER
Milam
T. C. Tyson and
Agnes Henderson
the Herald
Duncan
J. J. Dunham
Rockdale Sat
Simms
Lon Dunham
First Methodist Church
Wall of
Guarantee Shoe Company
San Antonio
A. E. Barker
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