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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
A digest from the Milam County Capitol lists notable items on its agenda including local acquisitions, budget notes, and committee updates. Officials discuss upcoming votes, possible policy changes, and community impact considerations for residents and businesses.
This week two couples received marriage licenses: J. P. Parker with Rosa Carter, Gus A. Johnson with Clara Sides, Vernon Fikes with Laura Tutor, W. R. Miller with Mary Emma White, and Nathan Edwards with Dehila Cathings.
A series of land transfers. Jane Elliott to R L Batte for 42 8 and 4 acres in Milam county for 2500. H F Elliott to Jane C Elliott for 42 8 and 4 acres for 10. J E Jones et al to P M Cox for 7 acres in M Davilla grant for 2500. Walter Horstman to H E Fuchs for over forty acres from J A DePena league for 1500. Love Murphy to A H Baskin in Cameron for 150. Wm Rogers to Love Murphy in Cameron for 150. M M Reese et ux to M E Ashley for multiple lots in Milano block 38 for 1125.
The county court announces the jury list for the second week of the June term in 1918. Names include J. W. Black, W. H. Phillips, W. H. Fletcher, M. H. Henson, Wil Coffield, Henry Urban, W. A. Heath, J. W. Pool, David Worley, C. L. Butts, Henry Lockwood Jr., Henry Henderson, E. E. Pearce, Luther Wise, Ernest Collins, J. F. Coffield, W. J. Brashear, B. F. Cone, Will Longmire, and Robert Wagner.
Henry Leiman Otto Kelm Geo Reaves and Jeff Cammer are named in a brief notice listing participants or associated individuals. The item provides no further context.
Buckholts State Bank sues R S Smith et al for damages over failure to execute a writ. estimations include 60000 personal damages for Ernest Moore and others against G C S F Ry Co. Cases set for June 10 and June 17. A murder charge against Fount Stander set for June 24 with a special 75 man venue.
Jim Britton joined the Yarrellton volunteers for the country’s call and left for training camp. Tucker Wilkerson broke an arm cranking a car in Cameron last Friday. Mrs J D Carson and Grandma Barrett of Briary visited Carroll Gibbs’s home last Sunday. Jim Dodson and children from Ben Arnold were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ance Wilkerson. Mr and Mrs C T Gibbs hosted guests last week. Mr and Mrs Smith and Mrs McCollum of Tennessee visited. Bernice Underwood of Briary visited friends here last Sunday. Walter Chatman and Mrs Ben Arnold visited Joe Gibbs. Many Yarrelltonites attended a supper at North Elm Friday night. Christine Wallace is much improved after measles. Mrs Ance Wilkerson and Mrs Geo Chatman attended the Woodman Circle rally in Cameron last Saturday. Mrs Smith of Maysfield is
Grand母 Britton visits her son in Ben Arnold this week. Dick Wilkerson and Marion Blancet were Burlington visitors last Saturday night. Mr and Mrs A J Griffin were called to Burlington by the illness of their grandson A J Clark.
The Mutual of California, the west of the Mississippi's oldest life insurer, establishes an agency in Cameron Texas. Founded 1868 with paid capital of 1 million dollars, 1917 income 11 million and assets 42 million. The 50th anniversary policy offers death and double accidental benefits with monthly accident sickness payouts. For details contact agent J M Ralston in Cameron.
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and upset stomachs. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects sour stomach, quiets bowels, and aids digestion. Sold by Pace-Marshall at 25c and 50c per bottle. es tn 4
The local W. O. W. Grove bought two Liberty Bonds of $50 each in the 1st and 2nd drives. This purchase records a worthy contribution by the circle.
In 1918 the tale centers on Miss Lackland learning to ride Black John under Jasper Carson. A dangerous chase along a river road ends when Black John clears a low branch, sparing Miss Lackland from harm. Carson turns toward a personal declaration of love, which she warmly accepts.
Milam County Chapter A R C E A lists officers and committees and urges women and older girls to join Red Cross sewing room volunteers in Cameron. The note stresses military peril abroad and at the coast, and asks readers to provide comforts for troops, noting room opens at 1 p m.
Mrs Stella Barber of San Antonio and her daughter Miss Laura Green of Temple visited relatives in the city during the weekend.
One brown two year old mare mule missing from the Batte Farm in Cameron last Saturday night. No marks or brands. Notify R L Batte and receive a reward. 65-2t.
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