Court House News Listings of Land Trades and Vehicle Sales
A column of court house notices lists transfers of land parcels from multiple grant and league surveys to Jim Sampson and others for $1.00, including acres from the James Reed, J. A. DePenna, Sarah Wilhelm, and Abigail Fokes grants, plus assorted auto sales and Life Insurance Co. deeds with prices and locations across Cameron and Thorndale, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Jestel
Jim Sampson
James Reed League
Joe Kleiber
John Maca
Mrs. R. Richter
Sarah Wilhelm
Frank Tomasek
Alouisa Walzel
James Reed Surey
Hattie Carlton
J. C. Kilgore
Wilem Sedgetux
James Reed Survey
J. H. Morgan
R. Mullinax
Jesse Bailey
James Reed
E. A. Campetux
J. B. Oldham
D. A. Thompson
John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co
C. H. Colvin
Abigail Fokes
J. W. Baird
Clarence A. Beard
J. Moore
Under the Court House Dome
Milam County faces hidden poverty as public health nurse Miss Pearl Fulcrod describes a 69 year old man in need, lacking chairs or basic comforts. She urges support with food bedding and essentials to aid the needy and honor parents amid community neglect and hardship.
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Milam County
Miss Pearl Fulcrod
Court House
Miss Fulcrod
Words of admonition on crime and parental suffering
A speaker argues that while parental suffering cannot erase crimes, individuals must think before committing wrongdoing. The passage emphasizes personal responsibility and restraint to prevent crime and protect families.
Dr. W. R. Newton Endorsed for State Senate by Limestone Medical Society
The Limestone County Medical Society of Mexia unanimously endorsed Cameron physician Dr. W. R. Newton for State Senator. Newton founded Cameron Hospital and holds roles in Milam County, Texas Central, Texas State and American Medical societies, plus the American College of Surgeons fellowship. The piece notes aging wealth and changing attitudes with a closing reflective line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Newton
Limestone Medical Society
Limestone County Medical Society
Mexia
W. R. Newton
Cameron
Newton
Cameron Hospital At
Milam County Medical Society
Texas Central Medical Society
Texas State Medical Society
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
Dog Carries News of Fatal Accident in Marlin
In Marlin Texas a German police dog belonging to J L Stuart brought news of his son Oliver Stuart’s death. The dog awoke the family at 2 30 am by scratching and howling on the front steps, delivering the bat of Oliver in its mouth. Oliver died from injuries after being struck by a passenger train while walking along a track curve.
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Marlin
Texas
J. L. Stuart
Stuart
Oliver Stuart
Spies in Britain Stir Alarm Across Europe
The article notes renewed espionage fears in Britain amid wartime atmosphere. It cites alleged sabotage, increased secret activity, and the Goertz espionage hearing as signs. Scotland Yard and the secret service plan expanded budgets. refugees without steady jobs face taint of spy hysteria.
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Europe
Royal Oak
Oberon
Cumberland
Britain
Arms Commission
Hermann Goertz
Max Kassel
Max the Red
British
Secret Service
Scotland Yard
Phantom Light Seen In Foggy Roads Of Ringold
In Pasco Washington reports describe the phantom light of Ringold reappearing during fog and rain. Residents say the light resembles a lone headlighted car and appears on barren hills and busy highways causing drivers to veer into ditches. Despite searches no tracks or explanations have emerged.
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Pasco, Wash
Ringold
L. Van Perkins Returns Home to Cameron
L Van Perkins former state commander of the American Legion returns to Cameron after 17 months in the United States Reformatory in El Reno Oklahoma He arrives from Fort Worth where his wife and children greet him Perkins was convicted at Waco in 1984 over alleged irregularities in handling compensation checks for veterans He has lost 58 pounds and appears noticeably rejuvenated while visiting friends at his Cameron home.
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L. Van Pe_rkins
American Legion
Cameron
United States Reformatory
EL Reno
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Mr. Perkins
Waco
Chinese girl spy at Shanghai helps curb smuggling
A twenty one year old Cantonese woman Miss Me Tsing-Fong has become the first woman to join the Chinese maritime customs preventive section in Shanghai. She works to stop smuggling by women passengers aboard steamers and is described by her male colleagues as efficient and diligent. She is a Canton graduate who learned English in Canton before arriving in Shanghai years ago.
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Shanghai
Miss Me Tsing-Fong
Canton
Miss Me
Dog’s Cordial Welcome Proves Fatal to Robber
A burglar entered the Plaisance drug store and was welcomed by Snappy, an 80 pound Doberman Pinscher puppy. The dog romped and barked around the dark store until the night clerk at the adjoining hotel alarmed authorities. A police squad shot and killed the intruder.
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Plaisance
Snappy
Perkins Named Local Educator At Yee High
Perkins served as principal coach and teacher at Yee High School for many years, with the modern Perkins home located a block away from the school.
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Perkins
Yee High School
Man Held on Serious Incident Charges in Public Safety Case
John Henry Jones, identified as a Cameron resident, faced charges of attempt to cause serious harm after Howard Riggens and a woman were struck during a Thursday night confrontation near Skeezix. Jones admitted striking Riggens following a discovered affair involving his wife.
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John Henry Jones
Cameron
Howard Riggens
Jones
Riggens
Skeezix
Jersey Cows for Sale in Cameron Texas
Jersey cows for sale or trade, fresh in milk, listed by Chas. McDermott in Cameron Texas.
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Jersey
Chas. McDermott
Cameron
Texas
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Court House News
Woodrow Wilson Pool
Edna Lucille Franklin
H. B. Hairston
Estell Kemner
Herman Lewey
Martha Rose
William Luther
Serena Artieschopsky
Clarence Ellison
Emma Mae Mitchell
Henry A. Fuchs
Gertrude Stowbner
L. J. Raska
W. S. Lamkin
Dodge
Emory A. Holder
Thorndale
J. T. Hale
Rockdale
J. E. Hale
J. H. Harris Et al
John L
John Deere
Cameron, Texas
London
England
L.van Perkins
Shangha
Brook Mays & CO
Fannin St. Fairfax
Houston, Texas
Coleman Burial Association
James L. Coleman
Secy-Treas
First National Bank
Fin
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