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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1931
Page
2
The Cameron Herald lists advertising rates per column inch and line rates for first insertion. Obituaries and notices of public entertainments with admission or fund-raising are charged at regular rates. Copyright and postal details indicate 1878 establishment and Cameron, Texas.
Long account recalls Maj. Benjamin Bryant hero of San Jacinto under General Sam Houston. It notes his Indian Agent role at Bryant Station Milam County, burial sites marked by two stones, and upcoming removal to Austin. Also includes Houston’s 1845 executive letter urging peace with tribes and restraint in frontier conflicts.
The notice covers March 10 funeral plans for a prominent Texas couple, with Pat Neff delivering the funeral oration. It also details loan procedures for World War I veterans, forms 1185 and 1185, and emphasizes no preferential treatment, handling expectations, and where to file.
Milam County shifts its veteran road engineer Mr. Mitchell to Navarro County where bond funds for roads and bridges are complete. He plans to continue civic work and brings decades of Texas project experience and World War I service. Mrs. Mitchell will also depart Cameron, leaving many friends and supporters hoping for a future return.
L A Harris a veteran of the Southern army and oldest Confederate Veteran in Milam County died after years bedridden. He served Hertford County North Carolina before joining the Confederate forces. Survived by four daughters Mrs Nabours Calert Mrs Bollinger Jacksonville Mrs Posey and Mrs Smith Cameron two sons Walter Harris Salem and Lew Jarvis Cameron and many grandchildren. Pall bearers and honorary pall bearers named. His loss mourned by the Herald and relatives.
Obituary notes the death of Dick Batte Jr with funeral rites held at his mother’s home and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery beside his father. It lists survivors including mother Dorcas Batte sister Lee Shipp and brother John Summer Batte and names numerous relatives and pallbearers. Also included is a district court sale notice for Amicable Life Insurance Co. versus D E Miller, describing a 140 acre Milam County farm near Branchville and Cameron to be sold March 3 1931 by sheriff levy and public auction.
Five Cameron Chevrolet salesmen Mike Coleman John Rosson Allen Dodson Emmet Davis and C E Coleman will attend a one day Retail Sales Organization meeting in Houston with an expected 500 attendees The aim is to boost product appreciation and sales energy to lift volume and spark a strong spring for Chevrolet in the territory.
The pulpit at the First Methodist church was filled Sunday morning by Dr. J. W. Torbett, lay leader of Mar lin, who spoke on Brotherhood Love. He is a familiar preacher to the local congregation and drew a large attentive audience. He was a guest of his cousins Mrs. George Childress and Mr. Childress, Sr.
Family extends gratitude to friends for kindnesses during bereavement and for floral offerings. Names mentioned include Mrs. Dick Batte Doreas Batte John Summer Batte and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shipp and family.
The American Legion post in town met on Tuesday to finalize plans for entertaining delegates for the Sixth Texas Convention this weekend. The gathering drew many veterans and featured a strong program with good eats.
Sheriff's sale notice from Milam County Texas announces foreclosure proceedings by the state of Texas. Details include the county jurisdiction and intent to sell property under legal process.
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