Jones Prairie News Items of the Week
A May report from Jones Prairie notes rain causing terrace washouts and Rim Creek disruptions cutting R F D service. Obituary for Z T Jones, longtime resident and deacon, burial at Little River cemetery after services by Rev. Whitley. Mrs J B Francis recovering from heart failure. Barron School closed with picnic and games. Bailey and Peets and Miss Whites praised for teaching. Maples family attended church and youths enjoyed a home dinner at A L Burnett’s.
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Jones Prairie
Rim Creek
A. R. McLerran
Little River
J. B. Francis
Barron
Walkers Creek
Clarkson
Branchville
Messrs
Bailey
Peets
Worcester Market Moves East Offers Fresh Meats and Baked Goods
Mr. D. B. Worcester and Son moved their market one door east and will continue to serve friends with sanitary conditions. They offer fresh meats, home baked bread pies cakes and assorted cookies every day and invite the public to visit their new location.
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D. B. Worcester
Children’s Day Plan at Home Event
A note announces Children’s Day activities next Sunday, inviting participation of local families and children. It mentions a pendle roll and distributions to home attendees. Details are limited due to fragmented text.
Storm Damage Around Gause
The Gause Guide reports extensive damage from a storm inland and in town. At Hudson farm four miles from the city all buildings including tenant houses were destroyed and similar destruction occurred at the Thomas farm downstream. In the city J H Pool residence partial collapse, W B Bailey barn blown down, J W Cole barn roof lifted and spread on a vacant lot. Folmar farm multiple buildings blown down. Creek bottom lands flooded with destroyed crops and torn fences.
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Hudson Farm
Thomas
J. H. Pool
W. B. Bailey
J W. Cole
Folmar
Jeter Lumber Company Marks 22 Years of Service
The Jeter Lumber Company celebrates its 22nd anniversary on May Day. Founded by Wm M Jeter and T W Griffith, now led by W M Jeter and Roy Griffith, the Cameron business offers a full building supply line from shingles to crested iron roofings and windows. Their trade extends from Belton to Caldwell via the Sante Fe route and on the A A P route from Rosebud, serving a wide local patronage.
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Sunny
South
Jeter Lumber Company
Wm. M. Jeter
T. W. Griffith
Dallas
Tom Griffith
Lumberman’s Association
W. M. Jeter
Roy
Cameron
Washington
Pacific Coast
Genasco
Sante Fe
Belton
Caldwell
Rosebud
Lightning strikes ruin chimney at Mondrik home
A Friday lightning strike damaged the upper portion of a chimney at Mr. Prank Mondrik’s residence, collapsing to the roof. Residents reported only a severe fright with no other damage or injuries.
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Ideig
Prank Mondrik
Mir
Happenings at the Court House this Week and Local Listings
A busy Cameron docket lists multiple state cases including Meely Kennedy Perkins Fuller Ingram and others with May dates. Witnesses urged to appear. Local licenses conveyances real estate filings and oil leases involve Fahrendorf and several tracts across Milam County.
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T. J. Meely
State
F. Kennedy
R. L. Perkins
Lee Fuller
Jim Pate
Sam Wilson, Jr
Court House
Cameron
Jeff T. Kemp
Jess Thach
D. Monroe
A. B. Miller
Exchange National Bank of
Denton
Texas
R. E. Wise
Monroe Edwards League
S. G. Locklin
Knox Bunting
Miguel Davilla
F. M. Adams
F. M. Adams, Jr
Hood
W. W. Lewis
Cameron Oil Company Formed With Fifty Acre Lease
Cameron Oil Company organized to operate a lease on fifty acres from the Jesse White Survey. The Thrall Security Oil Company sails with capital of 25000. Officers include A J Dossett president and D L Wilson secretary treasurer. Directors: A J Dossett O M Smith T F Hardy F B Lesovsky. Original stockholders Frank S Lesovsky and Sam Heffey.
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Jesse White
Thrall Security Oil Company
Cameron
A.J. Dossett
D. L. Wilson
Sec. & Treas
A. J. Dossett
O. M. Smith
T. F. Hardy
Lesovsky
Rev White to Deliver Bac calaureate Sermon in Gause
Rev William Dean White of Cameron will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Gause High School graduates on Sunday night May 23. The selection is praised for its educational leadership and the pastor is described as scholarly and influential in Chautauqua and education circles.
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Dean White
Cameron
White
Texas
Gause
William Dean White
Methodist Church
Gause High School
Chautauqua
Local oil venture seeks Cameron citizens to invest
A. D. Hooks J. L. Denson A. C. Woodruff J. T. Kemp announce plans to begin active drilling soon. A limited stock issue will be offered and Cameron residents are invited to join the enterprise.
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A. D. Hooks
T. F. Hardy
J. L. Denson
A. C. Woodruff
J. T. Kemp
Cameron
Local Option Campaign Leaders Engage in Rockdale Meeting
Jeter Paden and Camp prominent prohibition supporters from Cameron met in Rockdale to discuss a possible local option election across Beats 1 to 5. Reports say organizers began gathering signatures to petition the commissioners court to call the election. The Herald also notes young T. J. Favers entering the newspaper business with a stint at the Pennsylvanian Grit.
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Jeter
Paden
Campe
Cameron
Rockdale
Commissioners Court
Sunday Worship Uplifts Granger as Churches Report Varied Attendance
Sunday services across the city saw fewer regular hymns but strong sermons and choir performances. Rev Dean White praised moral responsibility while Rev Milton and Rev Hardman drew praise for their messages. Dr W A Gillon returned from an Austin installation, and the Presbyterian Children's Band planned summer disbanding after next week. Granger’s Katy line washouts increased population. trains delayed, boosting hotel and restaurant business.
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Dean White
Milton
Christaan Friends
W. A. Gillon
First Presbyterian Church
Austin
San Antonio
Granger
Comers ‘Terrell
W. 3. Flanagan
Georgetown
Granger News
Floods Hit Tracy Area Damaging Land and Local Sports
May 4 edition of Tracy Community notes widespread floods and river overflows with no loss of life. Families in Gabriel bottom were rescued by horseback riders. Girls’ and boys’ baseball teams form. Sharp and Tracy squads compete as community events resume. Local social clubs hold meetings and church groups rehearse children’s program pending June dates.
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Tracy
Gabriel
John Smith
Tracy and Sharp
Rena Gilleland
Lois Hosea Ware Alroatly
Nettye
Cleanie Harris
Ruth Laird
Bessie Crosby
Erma Harris
Lyon
Jim Laird
Sharp
Dreher
Cameron
Ray Jenness
Brittin
McQuinn
Edwards
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Gourt House
A. J. Ingram
E. V. Marshall
Willie Sellig
G. McAninch
Harley
Joe Pernizza
Don Case
Robi. Burton
Alonzo Carter
L. M. Bullock
David Carothers
Charlie Price
Harry Pinkston
Harvey Neal
Manuel Garcia
Bennie Morris
Will Bingham
K. C. Chandler
Bernice Ashberry
S. A. Hall
R. E. Fontaine
Jno
Joe Winkler
F. C. Fahrendorf
Samuel Nelson
J. A. Catchings
R. D. Rood
Guthic Survey
L. W. Jelinek
James Lewis
Wm. Dykes, Sr
Alex Baker
A. G. Williamson Grant
Jno. Jedlicka
Jas
Reed Survey
Kasper Krupicka
Alberto Tarich
C. E. Gambrell
the Herald
T. J. Favers
W. D. Pavers
T. J
McFadden
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