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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
3
The Bersagliare Band, an Italian veterans ensemble, will appear at Chautauqua as a top musical attraction. Each member is a picked Italian soloist, with a varied program of ensembles quartets and solos. The group formerly served as sharpshooters in World War I.
The Bersaglieri trace origins to King Victor Emanuel and combat service with the allies in the Crimean War. Noted for rapid marching, the 1912 force comprised twelve regiments with battalions and companies, totaling 14 072 under arms and tens of thousands in various militia statuses. The unit wore dark green uniforms with cock feather plumes and served in battles from Tehernoyh to Lissa, with famed naval engagement losses. The band appears in Chautauqua in dress uniform with fanfare and Bersaglieri trumpeters. An 18th century tonic advertisement touts 666 as a malaria cure and general stimulant.
The Milam County Commissioners Court orders a May 24 1919 election in Road District No 25 to decide on issuing 50000 in bonds at 5 percent for road construction maintenance and operation. Voters must be property taxpayers within Yarrelton precinct. three $500 bonds mature yearly for 20 years and four $500 bonds from year 21 to 30. Ballots read For issuance of bonds and levying the tax or Against. Election at Yarrelton school house. George Lock named manager. notices to be published and posted four weeks prior.
The State of Texas commands the Milam County Sheriff to publish this citation for Bertha Mackey once weekly for four weeks. The case No. 7888, John Mackey plaintiff vs Bertha Mackey defendant, seeks absolute divorce after desertion since February 1, 1916. The District Court convenes May 5, 1919 in Cameron.
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