Dr. Ernest E Best Dies After Seven Month Illness
Dr. Ernest E Best died Monday at 1 30 am in a hospital after a seven month illness. He was born January 12 1878 in Bengal Canada and practiced medicine in Cameron for twelve years. Surviving are his parents three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held at the Arriett home and his mother departed for Bengal with Dr Elder Monroe and Dr Hubert Best accompanying her part of the way.
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Ernest E. Best
Bengal
Canada
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Cameron
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Hall
Giles Arriett
Elder Monroe
Chicago
Hubert Best
Herald Ads Bring Results
The Herald touts its ability to deliver readers who buy, claiming it carries more grocery ads than any Texas town of its size. It argues advertisers reach money spending households through Herald printer's ink amid competition in local ads.
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The
Herald
Texas
Herald Printer
Mrs Todd and Velda Walker Visit in Brownwood
Mrs Robert Todd travels to Brownwood Saturday to visit her daughter Mrs Walker and granddaughter Miss Gladys Walker.
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Robert Todd
Velda Walker
Brownwood
Mrs. Walker
Gladys Walker
Weekly News Notes From Maysfield
Regular Sunday service by Rev Sadler noted with visitors and locals. Cameron area residents, purchases, and social visits listed along with school plans for Gladys Barmore and Ethyle Gould. Community plans include forthcoming pastor installation by McWilliams and Austin guest speaker with special music.
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Sadler
Trey Phipps
Cameron
J. H. Sapp
Owen Bacon
R. B. Mayes
Tom Randolph
J. C. Gould
Julian Burnett
Guy Newton
Austin
The
University
Arthur Mullinax
Chicago
U. S. Navy
Randolph
Walkers Creek
Wherry Newton
Gladys Barmore
Belton
Ethyle Gould
Ethyle Brashear
Misses Barmore
Meekie Moseley
J. C. Freeman
Willard Henderson
Willie Walker
Branchville
Bob McCulloch
Waco
J. W. Reid
Mary Randolph
Mrs. Eplen
Miss Grace
Lois Stribling
Mary Newton
Ada Belle
Ruth Barmore
Mable Tyson
Ada Belle McGuire
Mary and Alice Randolph
Leona Prichett
McWilliams
McCloud of
Rev. Hall of Cameron
Texans urged to join National Guard now
Lieutenant Kenneth C. Perry of the Texas National Guard calls for urgent recruitment to add 12 000 guardsmen within four weeks. He notes U boats air power and enemy threats, urges Texans to volunteer at one of about 60 recruiting offices, stressing duty and patriotism.
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Houston
Texas
Sam
Kenneth C. Perry
National Guard of Texas
John A. Hulen
Guard
National Guard
Perry
War Department
Department
France
Ussia
Italy
United States
National Guard of
Estelle Wins Post Office Plumbing Contract
L. G. Estelle, a leading Cameron plumber, has been awarded the contract for all plumbing and heating work on the new post office building near the Herald office. Several bidders from other areas competed for the job, marking a notable local distinction.
Court House Happenings Marriages and Real Estate
County Clerk reports marriage licenses issued this week listing Nora Burton with Lillie Gay, Mendeth Montgomery with Lyla Taylor, Frank Richter with Fannies Lunberger, plus sam K Kelly with Fannie Kad lee, E J Johnson with Ollie Karl, J B Bowers with Anna Bell Scott, Will Dickens with Nancy Love, S E Rose with May Kelly. Real estate transfers recorded include 112 acres from C H Lyles to Harvey Gandy. multiple parcels across Tracy and Rockdale totaling thousands in dollars, including 66 acres to Clem Wohleb and 96 acres to J T Robertson.
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Nora Burton
Lillie Gay
Mendeth Montgomery
Lyla Taylor
Frank Richter
Fannies Lunberger
Sam K. Kelly
Fannie Kad
C. H. Lyles
Harvey Gandy
D. Monroe
M. J. Talley
R. A. Gilliland
Tracy
A. J. Matocha Etux
Clem Wohleb
Sarah Wilhelm
Pete Keen
R. L. Hale
Wilburn
Frank Mills
R. L
Hodges and Hill Versus Railway Over Damages
Hodges and Hill sue the G. C. and S. F. Ry. Co. seeking damages for a carload of horses valued at about 250 dollars. The case centers on loss to the owners and claims for compensation.
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Hodges & Hill
Week's News From Tracy Community
Dry weather continues with no rain prospects. Mrs. Fowler learns of her baby brother's dangerous illness and travels to Bastrop county by auto, then hears of the child's death. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Lillian Barkley and friends from San Gabriel, are noted along with community activities and travel.
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Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Bastrop County
Bolton
Lillian Barkley
San Gabriel
Tracy School
Jim Young
Cameron
Mack Craven
Rena Gilliland
Gertie Graves
Rockdale
Sallie Beesley
Clare Carter
Corpus Christi
Sam
Terry Sanders
Bob Swanzy
R. L. Batte
Alma Brock
Jack Tyler
South Texas
Charles, Hosea
Walter Baggett
Cavilla
Lyon
San Antonio
Cavalry Department
Speeding Auto Hazard Prompts Call for Stricter laws
The piece argues daily automobile accidents stem from reckless driving and faster speeds. It notes Cameron has seen only minor crashes so far but warns of potential fatal outcomes unless speed laws are tightened and enforcement increased. The Herald mentions speeding cars near its business corner as a nuisance needing curb.
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Cameron
Herald Office
Herald
Drefland
County Agent urges farmers to plant summer feed crops
Rockdale Texas June 18 1917 County Agent Geo Banzhaf writes the Herald urging Milam county farmers not to despair over a ruined corn crop. He advises planting laguna corn milo maize feterita and peanuts or peas as rain approaches and stresses securing seed now to ensure a good summer yield despite a drought frontier.
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Rockdale
Tex
Cameron Herald
Laguna
Milam County
Geo. Banzhaf
Cameron's New Post Office Construction Progress
Carpenters bricklayers and other workers rush on Cameron's new federal building with completion expected in November. Postmaster Judy Edward F. English is a key mover, aided by all congressmen and the Hardy figures in this community effort.
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Cameron
Judy Edward F. English
the Hardy
HERBINE Promises Quick Relief From Bad Feelings
A short notice touts HERBINE as a fast remedy for biliousness half sickness energy loss and constipation. It claims initial improvement after a few doses and says the system becomes vigorous. Price 0e. Sold by Pace Marshall Drug Store. June.
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Pace-Marshall Drug Store
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E. E. Best
Maysfield
L. G. Estelle
Court House
W. W. Chambers
Louis Johnson
Block
S. E. Weson
E. A. Camp
Alex Alfred
J. T. Robertson
J. H. Acosta
H. Ames Jr
Bennie Mae Ford
Laura E. Allen
B. Ashley
Fred Howard
J. L. Heitmann
J. ©. Harmon
P. O. Adams
Young River
Dr. the
Henne & Meyer Co
A. P
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ASP
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