Cameron Extends Water Mains Amid Insurance Approved Upgrade
The Fire Insurance Commission authorizes a 19 cent reduction in Cameron's key rate as water mains are extended. The city passes an ordinance to extend the water company's contract to enlarge mains, install 19 new fire plugs, and replace four inch lines with six and eight inch mains in commercial and residential districts. The work runs through April 1, 1924, improving fire protection and standardizing the system for mercantile areas.
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Cameron
Fire Insurance Commission
Water Company
Insurance Commission
Weather Update May 7 Dallas and Texas Regions
Weather across Dallas area and East Texas shows partly cloudy to unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with light to variable winds. West Texas may see partly cloudy skies with probable thunder showers in the Panhandle. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 86 in Corpus Christi to 94 in San Antonio with Cameron at 90. Showers were reported in Tennessee and central Oklahoma.
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Dallas
East Texas
Cameron
West Texas
Panhandle
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Summer School Begins at Yor High
The summer term runs ten weeks from June 11 to August 17 with classes from eight to noon, six days a week. Tuition is twenty dollars for the full term, payable at the start, and students may take new courses or make up work under supervision of L. van Perkins.
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L. van Perkins
Miller couple visits Austin mother this week
Mr and Mrs Bert Miller visited his mother Mrs D L Miller at Austin last week confirming family ties and travel.
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Bert Miller
D. L. Miller
Austin
Bolt of Lightning Knocks Man From Chair at Supper
While eating supper with his family near Tracy farmer Will Scheckels was struck by a bolt of lightning. He was knocked to the floor but suffered no injuries aside from a jar. The strike occurred during a severe storm and caused no damage to the home. Two mules on a nearby farm were killed and a barn burned by lightning in separate incidents.
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Tracy
Will Scheckels
J. W. Seeton
San Gabriel
Felton
City to sue all delinquent tax payers
City Council ordered City Attorney Paul Webb to begin immediate collection of all delinquent city taxes. The move aims to ensure fair tax burdens and may involve suit if needed. The license tax for itinerant merchants and peddlers will be raised to the maximum allowed by state law to protect local merchants.
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Paul Webb
Pythian Memorial Service Remembrance for Cameron Lodge
All members of Cameron Lodge 125 Knights of Pythias are urged to assemble Sunday June 10 at 2 30 p m in the lodge room. A memorial service will be held at that hour after which the graves of the departed Knights will be decorated by the Order O B Crittenden C C Fred Henry K R and
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Cameron Lodge 125
Knights of Pythias
Municipal Band to Play Friday at City Park
Cameron Municipal Band opens summer season with a Friday night concert in City Park. Director Paul Medsker presents a varied program including Royal Emblem Overture and Arcadia Overture. The city finances and supports the band as a permanent civic institution.
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Cameron Municipal
Paul Medsker
K. L. Kneg
American Federation
Overture
W. L. Skaggs
the Monitor
al Hayes
K. L. King
A. M. Laurens
National Reform
H. C. Miller
al Hyes
Presbyterian Church invites Cameron to revival meeting
The Cameron church invites people to hear Rev. Robt. Hill D D of Tyler Texas. The meeting starts Tuesday evening the 12th at ? o clock on the church lawn with short sermons and child care by Sallie Kate McLane and Callie Young so mothers may attend.
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Cameron
Robt. Hill
D. D
Tyler
Texas
Sallie
Kate McLane
Callie Young
Redpath-Horner Chautauqua Closes Cameron Season Tonight
The Cameron Chautauqua ends its 1923 season with the Comedy Opera Cousin Mary, a premier circuit attraction starring a strong caste. The life tent will reach capacity, and the program mixes music drama lectures and entertainment. Past events included Potash and Purl mutter Price Chap, Senator Pat Harrison’s lecture, children’s activities, and notable musical features.
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Cameron
Pat Harrison
Cameron Comets Baseball Schedule for June
Cameron Comets announce June schedule with home and away games across Grosebeck Liberty Hill West Caldwell Bridges Jacksonville Rosebud Mart Rosebud Temple. Key matchups include Cameron vs Jacksonville in Jacksonville June 21 22 and Cameron vs Rosebud at Temple June 29.
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Cameron Comets
Grosebeck
Cameron
Liberty Hill
Thorndale
Monnday
West
Bridges Bears
Jacksonville
Rosebud
Cameron Vs. Rosebud
Temple
Cameron to Pave One City Block with Uvalde Rock Asphalt
Cameron voters approve one block of Uvalde Rock Asphalt paving by Miller Surfacing Company of Houston. The plan uses 85 cents per yard and about 1100 dollars per block including intersections. Miller will seek two thirds property owner subscription to fund additional blocks.
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Miller
Leon Springs
San Antonio
Cameron
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
Lightning strikes tree injures farmer at Jones Prairie
Archie McLerran was knocked down by a lightning bolt that struck a tree where he placed a water jug while plowing near Jones Prairie. He was not seriously hurt. A similar incident occurred at Tracy where a farmer was knocked from his chair while eating.
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Jones Prairie
Archie McLerran
Tracy
Miss Gladys Henry Arrives as Milam County Demonstrator Agent
Miss Gladys Henry arrives in Cameron to begin duties as Milam county Demonstrator Agent. Described as pleasant and well familiar with the work, she will work from rooms with Mrs. Jeff T. Kemp when not on duty and is expected to win friends across the county.
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Gladys Henry
Milam County
Cameron
Miss Henry
Jeff T. Kemp
Cameron High teacher visits during jubilee trip
W. E. Cameron a math teacher at Cameron High School during 1919 20 with his wife and son spent a few hours Tuesday morning. Former pupils enjoyed greeting him as he stopped en route to Georgetown for the S W U jubilee celebration and Spur school superintendent duties last year.
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W. E. Cameron
Cameron High School
Knife Wound Fatal in Hanover Stabbing
Frank Fisher aged about 50 died at Cameron Hospital Sunday from wounds inflicted in a fight with Lee Fuller at Hanover early Saturday night. Fisher was stabbed in the neck and jugular vein severed after a quarrel earlier in the afternoon. Fuller was arrested and admitted to bail after an inquest by Justice J. M. Ralston.
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Frank Fisher
Cameron Hospital
Lee Fuller
Hanover
Fisher
Filer
Fuller
Cameron
Drue S. Rogers
J. M. Ralston
County Court Plea in Theft Case Ends in Fine and Jail
Henry Shavers pleaded guilty in county court to receiving stolen goods. He was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Henry Shavers
Week of June 11 Court Dates Set for Three State Cases
The schedule for the week of June 11 lists three criminal cases: State vs. John Gandy, State vs. Henry Taylor, and State vs. Horace Pruett. Each matter is slated for court during the coming week as listed.
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John Gandy
Henry Taylor
Horace Pruett
Marriage Licenses Recorded for Several Pairs
Robert G. Pollard and Cama Hamil Bill Clark and Hazel Fay Moore are listed among marriage licenses issued. Albert Claud and Bernice Frazier. Dwey Allen and Victorine Goodson. Henry Mayse and Hattie Willis. J. Marvin Brock and Katy Lewis. O. W. Rudick and Myrtle Evlin Logan.
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Robert G. Pollard
Cama Hamilton
Bill Clark
Hazel Fay Moore
Albert Claud
Bernice Frazier
Dwey Allen
Victorine Goodson
Henry Mayse
Hattie Willis
J. Marvin Brock
Katy Lewis
O. W. Rudick
Myrtle Evlin Logan
House Fire Destroys Mrs Thomp son Property Early Morning
A house owned by Mrs Ed Thompson and occupied by Audrey Price and family was destroyed by an early morning fire around 4 o clock. The structure and contents were totally destroyed.
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Ed. Thompson
Audrey Price
Lincoln Touring Car Praised by Michigan State Police
Commissioner Roy C. Vandercook commends the Lincoln Touring car used by the Michigan State Police for reliability after 50,000 miles. He says the vehicle handled long trips with heavy loads at top speed without faltering, calling it the best balanced and easiest to handle in emergencies.
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Michigan State Police Department
Ford Motor Company
Roy C. Vandercook
Ford private telegraph network spans plants and branches
Ford Motor Company maintains a vast private telegraph system linking its Highland Park headquarters in Detroit with nine key branches, the River Rouge plant, the Derborn radio station, and the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad.
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Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
Detroit
River Rouge
Ford
Derborn
Mich
Ford Railroad
Toledo
Ironton
Ticket on Derby Gives Fortune to Poor Mill Woman
London reports a Yorkshire mill worker, Mrs Nellie Ford, won 32000 pounds in the Otley club sweepstakes after drawing Papyrus among more than 200000 participants. She has spent her life in a mill to support a large family. A London man won 12000 pounds in a meat dealers sweepstakes and will donate one third to hospital funds.
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London
Nellie Ford
Otley
Whch
State Bank Begins Construction on New Building
Construction work started Wednesday on Cameron State Bank’s new building. The bank offices move to the Triges Cotton office adjoining the old banking room for about 60 days. A horseshoe lobby of tile and marble will be built with expanded space and new vaults and safety deposit boxes.
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Cameron State Bank
Triges
Owens Family Weekend Visit to Center City
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Owens and their son Sherwood spent the weekend in Center City visiting relatives.
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John S. Owens
Sherwood
Center City
County Agent for Women Begins Work in Texas
The Home Demonstration program under the Smith Lever act operates through the A and M College extension service with the State Home Demonstration Agent and assistants in charge. County agents reside in their districts to supervise girls clubs and women’s programs focusing on food production sewing home improvement health and social life to benefit county communities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
A. & M. College Extension Service
Texas
Six Men Taken in Vice Raid by Sheriff Rogers
Sheriff Drue S Rogers led a Monday night vice roundup several miles west of Cameron arresting six men on liquor transport, pistol, and disturbing the peace charges. Names withheld pending grand jury action as district attorney investigates.
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Drue
Rogers
Cameron
Wave
Grand Jury
Milam County
N. O. Kennedy
Ben Arnold
Milam
Sheriff Rovers
Neeree
Mavafield
Neere
Miller
Neeze
West Texas routes advised for cross country travel
The Motor League of South Texas reports highway conditions from Cameron to Houston fair to good and Cameron to Waco via Rosebud and Chilton fair to wood. West Texas routes via Hearne Cameron Temple Brownwood Sweetwater and Lubbock are recommended for Amarillo and Colorado points. New speed limit law takes effect June 15.
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Cameron
Houston
Hearne Fair
Good
Waco
Rosebud
Chilton Fair
Wood
Chilton
Satin
Norwood
Brownwood
Amarillo
Colorado
Motor League of
South Texas
Houston Post
West Texas
Hearne
Temple
Sweetwater
Lubbock
Motor League
J.T. Parma
San Antonio
Caldwell
Milano
West
New Braunfels
Important Cameron Commercial Club meeting June 8
A Cameron Commercial Club meeting is set for Friday night at the courthouse to plan July Fourth celebrations. The event is sponsored by the American Legion the Cameron Fire Department and the Cameron Baseball Club. All interested are urged to attend.
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Cameron Commercial Club
Court House
The
American Legion
Cameron Fire Department
Cameron Basebal! Club
Dallas Woman Fills In At Western Union Office
Mise Mary Criswell of Dallas handles the Western Union office duties while Mrs. RP Fisher enjoys a well earned vacation.
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Mise
Mary Criswell
Dallas
Western Union
RP. Fisher
Home Demonstration Aims In Milam County
In Milam County on June 1 Miss Gladys Herry is the Home Demonstration Agent. The aim is to work primarily with women and girls in small towns and rural communities. The work seeks to promote home making, thrift through conservation, and eliminate waste, while encouraging home industries like gardening poultry dairying to boost food production and develop community leadership.
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Milam County
Gladys Herry
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Jep LP
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Pythian Memorial Service
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Crittenden
C. C
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K. R
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Presbyterian Church
BE. BR. McFadyen
Mart
Bolt
Cameron Farmer
District Court
State Bank
Tricgs
Sheriff Rogers
Commercial Club
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