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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1915

Page

2

Buckholts Weekly News Briefs from March Visit Or Church

Local items report Paul Graves and Joe Slovacek with Hard Henderson on business, Miss Bertie Robinson visiting from Rockdale, and Rev. Campbell delivering sermons. Baptists granted letters to four members who joined Cameron church. J O Hughes visited Cameron for his ill brother-in-law. Buckholts and Bryant Station tied 7 to 8 in baseball. Local girls attended a lecture by Miss Hellen Keller in Temple.

Buckholts Texas Paul Graves Joe Slovacek Hard Henderson Ron Bertie Robinson Rockdale Campbell Baptist Chuch Newton Chas. Carnes

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel diabetes rheumatism and many female ailments. One bottle costs $1 and a two month treatment is offered with rare failure. Authorized by Dr E W Hall of St Louis Missouri and sold by druggists.

Texas Majon

City Council Reports Health Findings And Bills Paid

The City Council met in regular session with all members present. Health Officer Greer announced 22 horses burned last week were cremated and there is only one smallpox case in the city. Several bills were ordered paid including Allen sets and other items totaling 8.75 to 13.05.

Greer

Risky Practice Sparks Debate Over Kids Candy Quality

A fragmented cry questions child safety and urges insistence on pure wholesome candy. The text implies concern about tainted or unsafe sweets and pushes for higher quality standards to protect children.

Council Hails Ditch Repair and Smallpox Handling

The street committee reported the Duncan Kemp ditch repaired and discharged. A vote of thanks was given to Dr. Greer for economical handling of the smallpox situation in Cameron. There being no further business, the Council adjourned.

A. J. Matocha & Co Law-Sprinker Co Howard & Taylor Jeter Lumber Co Lester Greer Cameron

Will Bore for Oil In Thorndale Hamblen Eyes Oil Strike

Henry Hamblen, Thorndale citizen, told a Cameron reporter that Thorndale parties would sink a well on his Thorn dale property to reach the same oil strata as Thrall. If oil is not found they would drill until artesian water is reached to aid the town’s scarce supply.

Henry Hamblen Thorndale Cameron Hamblin

Saloon Sold in Bankruptcy to Local Buyer

Last Saturday the Broadway Bar known as the Rich Saloon was sold in a bankruptcy sale to Edwin Holtzclaw of this city for about $1500. The stock licenses and fixtures invoice about $2800 and will be transferred as the Moore building now houses a bowling alley. Holtzclaw is a former local employee.

Rich Edwin Holtzclaw

Local W O W Initiations and Regional Visits Highlight Burlington Letter

The Burlington News Letter reports W O W initiates on Friday night and lists visits by residents and neighbors. Notables include George Lock from Barclay, Mark Evans and Jim Perkins of Yarrellton, Gus Davis from San Antonio, and several others visiting Cameron Rosebud and Hearne areas. A March 17 St Patrick s event titled Comedy Tragedy is announced with guests from nearby towns invited.

Burlington George Lock Near Barclay Mark Evans Jim Perkins Yarrelton Gus Davis San Antonio T. J. Jones Cameron F. P. Gleason Lee Tallent Rosebud Jack Allen St. Patrick’s Day Ben Arnold John McAfee G. T. Dolson Hearne M. A. Burt Falls County Sam Gilliland Ad Hall Chas. Gilliland John Burt Frank Ocker J. F. McAfee Nick Hesse Childers Farm Leo O’neill Elsy Perkins Yarrellton Hempstead

Farmers Still Blues After Heavy Friday Rain

The community reports ongoing rain that keeps farmers worried. Mr and Mrs R K Marburger traveled to Cameron on Saturday while Frank Angell remains on the sick list. D M Jinks and Herman Hawkins visited Ben Arnold area. Myrtle Angell and Louie Angell hosted visits. J H and W O Majors were part of weekend activity.

R. K. Marburger Cameron Frank Angell D. M. Jinks Ben Arnold Herman Hawkins John Jinks Myrtle Angell Louie Angell J. H W. O

Cameron Visitors Saturday and Church Prayer Meeting

A report notes Cameron visitors on Saturday including Mrs John Bowers and Lucy Bowers with Miss Rosie Bowers in Temple Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Morrow and daughter Mena shopped in Cameron Friday. A large crowd attended the prayer meeting Saturday night at Walkers Church and hopes it will grow stronger with older help. Miss Bertha Angell returned home Saturday from Cameron where she visited relatives.

Cameron John Bowers Lucy Rosie Bowers Temple Morrow Mena Walkers Church Bertha Angell

Grove’s Tasteless Tonic Promises Health Boost

Advertised as a general tonic for malaria and blood enrichment, the tonic claims to build up the whole system. The bottle is priced at SO cents.

T Grove

Lutheran Service Postponed to March 14 at 3 PM

The Lutheran service was postponed from Sunday and will be held March 14 at 3 p.m. All are invited. Pastor A. H. Falkenberg announced from the church.

Former Citizen Buried Here J. W. Bodiford Laid To Rest

The remains of J. W. Bodiford, who died in DeLeon Texas, arrived in Milano Friday morning for burial in the city cemetery with Masonic honors. Rev C A White of Rockdale conducted services and Milano mourns with the bereaved family.

J. W. Bodiford DeLeon Texas Milano C. A. White Rockdale Bodiford Milano Gazette

Farmer J D McGill killed by freight train near Travis

J D McGill a well known farmer of the Travis area was killed Tuesday night by freight train No 42. His body was found early Wednesday on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass track between Travis and Lott. He leaves a wife and several children. Local Rosebud paper reports the tragedy.

J. D. McGill Travis San Antonio Aransas Pass Travis and Lott

Tracy Weekly News and Notes in Tracy Texas

Cold wave follows rain and Tracy residents report sickness among residents including Mrs. Wesley Beesley Minnie McRoy and Mr. Jack Garner. Local social notes mention visits from A L Lensing D G Gilleland and wife Rogers trip to Rockdale and Mrs Armstrong from Rockdale. Will Green welcomes a 13 pound arrival and Ed Simms entertains friends at home.

Tracy Texas Friz Wesley Beesley Minnie McRoy Jack Garner A. L. Lensing Rockdale D. G. Gilleland Roger Armstrong Pink Horton Robt. Simms Will Green Schulz Jas. Laird Milton Schulz Ed Simms Bud Minor Cameron Clemmie Erma Harris

Local social notes from Cameron and Oakville area

Activities include dancing music and games at a Oakville party hosted by Mr and Mrs W L Wilson. Visits from Cameron and San Antonio residents are noted along with Woodmen Circle proceedings and a delegate elected for the Fort Worth state meeting.

P. V. Ryan J. W. Davis Cameron Oakville W. L. Wilson J.J. Copley San Antonio Robert Lee Lyon Dr. Sessions Mitchel Kirk Woodmen Anna Gilleland Fort Worth

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim by Drugstore Ad

An old advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles using PAZO OINTMENT. It asserts first application provides relief and that the druggist will refund money if no improvement in 6 to 14 days.

Soc

Uncle Billy Supports Local Paper with Generous Gift

In the Milano Gazette the reader notes that Mr. W. H. Dukes gave a sizable contribution and Uncle Billy, a loyal subscriber, sends copies to relatives and always promises readiness to fund the paper. The Herald thanks him and marks the generosity as appreciated before starting its honor roll.

W. H. Dukes Billy Milano Gazette

Austin Veteran Visits Son at Confederate Home

Mr. J R Gailbreath of Austin visited his son Ed Gailbreath at the Confederate home in Austin the first of the week. He says the old soldiers are well treated there according to a Bukholts Bulletin report.

J. R. Gailbreath Austin Ed. Gailbreath Gailbreath Bukholts Bulletin

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the Buckholts Weekly News AN CO Savannah The Burlington News Letter Watt Switch News STAR Galt A. H. Falkenberg E. E. W. Grove Cardu Cardui Amelia Wilson Alma, Ark Cardus
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