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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

5

Felix Matula and Company opens in Cameron

A new firm Felix Matula and Company starts business in Cameron led by well known local figures Felix Matula and August Guresky. Matula has 31 years in Milam County and groceries with C N Green and Bros for seven years, while Guresky formerly worked with Triggs Dry Goods. The store sells groceries and a wide array of glassware enamel ware and tinware in the old Law Sprinker building beside the Fair Dry Goods Store.

Cameron Felix Matula Uncle Sam Law-Sprinker Fair Dry Goods

Weather Record Brings 2.21 Inches Rain in Cameron

The Cameron gauge recorded 2.21 inches of rain from Monday through Monday night. The rainfall boosts the corn crop and other vegetation. Most wheat and oat crops have already been harvested.

Cameron

Cameron Bank First to Qualify as State Depository

Citizens National Bank of Cameron became the first Texas bank among 107 to qualify as a state depository. President Oxsheer Smith secured a $100,000 deposit after meeting the new law terms, with a bid of 3.77 percent. Other banks are expected to qualify soon. Smith is noted for active bank service.

Austin Texas Citizens National Bank of Cameron Oxsheer Smith

Presbyterian Church Seeks Funds for Schools and Bible School

Two Endeavor girls Juanita Caldwell and Owen Bacon attend the State Endeavor convention in San Antonio. The church plans a drive to raise 1325 for local schools while launching a two week vacation Bible school starting Monday the 16th open to all children who have completed first grade. The series on the Ten Commandments begins with an introductory sermon and will continue next Sunday night. The church will begin Bible study at 9 am teaching hymns life of Christ and catechisms.

H. R. McFadyen

National Casualty Co seeks Texas district managers

Old line stock company advertises liberal accident and health policies for wage earners and special policies for women employed housewives and farmers. Liberal terms to representatives. Write today to National Casualty Co Detroit Mich.

Texas Old Line Stock Company National Casualty Co Detroit Mich

Death of W S Whites at Baird Texas

The death of W S Whites occurred at his home in Baird Texas Sunday night and was reported to Cameron relatives Monday morning. He was a son of Mr and Mrs W H Whites of Minerva Milam county citizens. Survived by mother father sister Miss Elizabeth Whites Cameron five brothers Tom Whites Cameron Henry Whites Kansas City Charley Whites Minerva Sam Whites Valley Mills. Funeral held at Baird Monday afternoon. Deceased suffered from Brights disease. The Herald extends sympathy.

W. S. Whites Baird Texas Cameron Whites W. H. Whites Minerva Milam County Elizabeth Whites City Tom Whites Henry Whites Kansas City Charley Whites Sam Whites Valley Mills Bright The Herald

Wesley Bible Class Party at Mrs. Batte’s Home

Wesley Bible Class members enjoyed an afternoon with Mrs. R. L. Batte who presided at a business meeting in a florally decorated living room. Mary Belle Batte and Leslia Batte served punch on the lawn and gifts were exchanged for Mrs. Bryan Colburn and Mrs. J. B. Cavitt who was to leave Cameron.

Wesley Bible Class R. L. Batte Batte J. L. Clinton Mary Belle Leslia Batte W. A. Bands Bryan Colburn Bonds Colburn J. B. Cavitt Cameron

Brock Family Visits and Travel Plans Mentioned

Louis Kennon of Fort Worth visited his parents for several days last week. Mrs. John Brock and Miss Estelle Brock left Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Archie Brock in Sugar Land.

Louis Kennon Fort Worth John Brock Estelle Brock Archie Brock Sugarland

New Time Table for Cameron Rail Lines

Time table changes affect Santa Fe routes to Cameron with slight shifts last Sunday. North Bound trains No 18 and No 6 depart earlier or later while South Bound No 17 and No 5 follow, including a 3 05 a.m. and 2 34 p.m. schedule. A second set lists additional services with 10 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. departures.

Cameron Santa Fe

Court House News Real Estate Transfers and Trials

Real estate transfers include John Michalka to J A Hosch for 52 acres on the Sarah Wilhelm Grant and others with nominal cash. various lots and tracts across Cameron Rockdale and Harris County with prices listed. Marriage licenses noted. County Court lists judgments and upcoming gravel concrete bid specials. District Court reports murder case Will Ardaway and roads meeting notes with Santa Fe highway route developments.

John Michalka J. A. Hosch Sarah Wilhelm F. W. Reed W. W. Chambers Lyles City of Cameron R. L. Battee J. T. Hannan George M. Gilland Martha E. Wright M. E Stiles John F. Guthrie A. Sinclair G. B. Barry Jose Leal J. H. Hill, Sr James H. Hill, Jr City of Rockdale W. B. Denson Sam W. Law J. A. DePena John Dunlap Bickett Cameron Magnolia Park Harris County Texas D. Monroe Rockdale-Tracy Road J. C. Chaney & Company of Houston J. L. Barmore Commissioners’ Court W. G. Gillis Good Roads Brownwood Texaco

An Enjoyable Evening of Music at Mrs Henderson’s

Miss Willcox sang a contralto set at a soiree hosted by Mrs T S Henderson for guests including Miss Katharine Henderson. Accompanists Mrs Strickland and Mr Crawford contributed piano and flute solos, with Mrs Briscoe also performing. Helen Flinn and Ruth Coleman presented piano solos before refreshments of cream and cake.

Alice Willcox Katherine Henderson T. S. Henderson Miss Willcox Strickland Groesbeck Mrs. Strickland Crawford Willcox Briscoe Los Angeles California Cameron Helen Flinn Ruth Coleman Our City

Mrs Clark Honored In Knoxville Luncheon Visit

Mrs Clark of Knoxville Tenn was flattered by a party hosted by Mrs C W Lawrence who visited her sister Mrs R H McIntosh. Special friends enjoyed conversation and Victrola music followed by a two course luncheon. The house overflowed with flowers and a refined afternoon gathering.

C. W. Lawrence Clark Knoxville Tenn R. H. McIntosh Lawrence Cochran

Seed crop plan for grain stubble at Batte's Store

Plant maize feterita and cane seed on grain stubble by July 15th to create a seed crop. Obtain seed supplies at Batte's Store.

Batte

Billie Hefley Hosts Young Guests At Home Party

Billie Hefley entertained a group of boys and girls at his parents home last Thursday night. The evening featured strolls, music and games, with punch served during play and cream and cake later at Mrs. W. T Hefley's help with Miss Vance Hardy.

Billie Hefley W. T Hefley Punch W. T Hesley Vance Hardy

Civic League Sets Park Improvements and Concert Plans

The Civic League met in City Park last Friday with Mrs. James Watson presiding. Three committees were formed to fix park play apparatus, buy new equipment, and arrange summer band concerts with Mr. Crawford. The play hour moved from Saturday to Friday and the next story hour invites all children.

The Civic League James Watson Crawford

Grain Stubble Sale Extends to July 15 at Batte's Store

A local notice announces a grain stubble sale at Batte's Store extending until July 15. The ad underscores inventory accessibility for nearby farmers and mentions pricing terms specific to the sale period.

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Law-Sprinkle Mercantile Co Cameron Herald the Terrell Publishing Thos. N. Herring Cameron Bank Associated Press Smith Presbyterian Church L. A A. P North Bound Warenavee Oro Focumnstinds Inte Court House News Henry Hunter Sidney Bryant Pedro Hermandez Jovita Cruz Jessie M. Shelburn Annie Arnold J. F. Parker Clara Mae Penny Will Bazey Annie Sadler Earl Roberson Ruth Har John Collins Director General of Railroads Scarborough & Hicks Company W. J. J. J. Brock District Court State of Texas Will Ardaway Albert Greenlease Stedman & Sharpe Mrs. Clark Aerolux Civic League Meets Call Coleman Eplen Cameron, Texas
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