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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
9
Rev W R Hall conducts at Bartlett and Rev Baisley to preach in Cameron at Presbyterian church. Local visits include Miss Gladys Henry joining Roddy Bros in Cameron, Misses Thompson and Caldwell visiting from Yarreilton, and many residents attending W O W convention in Waco. Community notices cover sales, tailoring, cars, and upcoming road bond elections in Milam county.
The Mackey Mattress Factory advertises direct purchases from the factory to save on middleman profit. Renovating old mattresses is listed as a specialty with prompt country service.
Bro Walter G Harbin Sunday School Field Secretary was appointed to succeed Rev H C Willis who has been transferred to Marshall Texas. Harbin previously filled Willis role as pastor of the Tabernacle church in Houston and now takes over in Cameron with the community expressing regret at Willis departure while welcoming Harbin and his family.
Ms and Mrs James Hooks entertained the freshman class Friday night for their son George Allen a class member. Green and gold colored score cards souvenirs and decorations were used. Games and music provided entertainment and ice cream and cake were served.
Demmie K Hall declares purchase of interest in the firm Arriett and in firm will be co t Hall to run a high class grocery store. He asks friends and the buying public for patronage and invites orders by call or phone.
Miss Ollie Shaffner accepts a telephone job at Buckholts. Rep C M Beard arrived from Austin after the Legislature adjourned. Richard Brennan sails for Paris to pitch ball this season under contract. W M Siley attends I C C F grand lodge in Dallas as Milano lodge delegate. Jessie Taylor returns from Cameron sanitarium with her brother S W Taylor. County Attorney Roy Baskin and lawyers counsel in city court. Doctor Mullins notes worthwhile road work on his street improving the grade. Milano Gazette.
Hoyte truck growers will hold a meeting at their hall in Hoyte on Saturday night to discuss the ownership title of the hall. All interested in the association are urged to attend, with a special invitation extended to the ladies. J. H. Pressley, Sec.
If your buildings are insured in the Farmers Mutual you pay cost only. It has no high salaries or useless expenses and focuses on preventing waste. Fire insurance records show one in forty suffers a loss. insure with Farmers Mutual to keep insurance money in Texas and reduce costs. Agents wanted in unoccupied territory.
A Belton Texas notice discusses the statement that cold weather causes colds as rank foolishness. It explains the cold germ thrives in damp cold and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective treatment widely recommended by long-time users.
State University enrolls 2500 students with 395 on the honor roll. Cameron High School counts 8 graduates in the freshman class, of which Lola Greer and Florence Gill are on the honor roll.
The many friends of Father P. A. Heckman of Temple presented him with a handsome touring car in appreciation of his good deeds. He once lived in this city and pastored St. Monica's church where he made many lasting friendships.
A public working of Salem Cemetery is planned for April 3 with earnest invitation to all interested to attend.
Mr Paden Cross resigns from a clerical post with the Santa Fe at this place to join his father in the Cameron fire insurance business. He has built up the venture to the point where help is needed, and the Herald trusts he will continue to give patrons the same careful attention and courtesy.
Eleven people are confirmed dead after a tornado swept through Crenshaw Pike and Chilton counties in central Alabama. Among the victims are Robert R. Jeter, Thos W Dendy and his daughter Bessie Dendy, and William Middlebrooks and his wife. The storm leveled every dwelling in Petrey and damaged several towns including Ansley Milo Greensboro and Clanton with heavy property loss reported.
Advertised remedy Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulate child bladder issues. It promises relief for gravel diabetes and rheumatic pain with a two month treatment per bottle and mail order options from Dr B W Hall St Louis Missouri.
Mr. Twyman, brother of Mrs. Jerome Krupa, was killed by a train near Bruey last week. The interment was held in Marlin.
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