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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
The Commissioners Court refuses the proposed expenditure plan for eradicating cattle fever ticks, arguing county funds are strained and long term relief unlikely. County Auditor Arriett warned over three years ago that continued spending could financially ruin the county while offering scant permanent relief to the livestock industry.
A public call argues the city must enforce the maintenance clause of a paving contract and avoid issuing costly bonds and warrants. It warns against long term debt and urges economy, trimming offices, centralizing purchasing, and cutting unnecessary expenditures to protect taxpayers.
Dr. G B Taylor of Cameron was elected first vice president at the State Medical Association meeting in Austin. The award honors his faithful service since joining the association and his long residency in Cameron since 1902. Born April 6 1875 near Moffatt Bell County he grew up helping on the farm and later pursued education at Baylor University. His father John Larkin Taylor, a Baptist preacher, is now 86.
The Texas State Bank and Trust Company had an auspicious opening last Saturday and drew strong public confidence. On opening day deposits reached 103,572.68 while officers enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends who placed funds on deposit.
Mrs. Grady Cooper and Miss Mol lie Allen traveled to Maysfield on Tuesday to spend the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cooper. In the afternoon Mrs. Grady Cooper attended a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Barmore that same Tuesday.
The article argues for voluntary interest rate cuts by paper holders to aid the city’s finances. It calls for the school to be independent of the city, bear its own tax burdens, and for the city to be free to raise funds for municipal needs when voters authorize a separation of government.
A Cameron meeting at the courthouse last Thursday approved a plan by Ma O Miller to build a modern 75 room hotel. The hotel committee was formed from the Commercial and Lions Clubs to organize the drive and secure support for the project.
Bryan Walker, awaiting trial in Cameron on Thorndale burglary charges, escaped from a Milam jail Friday night using steel saws. Sheriff Lb L. Blaylock tracked him to Corrigan, Polk County, captured with his wife after a cross state dash toward the Arkansas line. Walker wrote thanks to the sheriff, vowed to live better, and work continues to bring him to trial.
Five Cameron firemen caravan traveled to Cisco for a convention passing through Meredian Walnut Springs Hico Dublin Deleon Eastland and Cisco. The Cameron team led by Capt Joe Lindsey and Roy Weems made record time despite poor roads. Welcome crowds cheered the "Friedly City" greeting as Cameron seeks top money in the meet.
The Cameron revival led by evangelist Hub DeLay and E W Pfaffenberger draws diverse congregations at the Methodist Church in Cameron. Sermons mix humor with fire, urging repentance and honesty, while pledges to tithing rise among Christians. The May 17 service cites biblical verses on turning the other cheek and going the extra mile.
Downwood Texas May 15 The grand lodge Knights of Pythias of Texas chose next year’s meeting place Ware et we. Max Kreuskopf El Paso becomes grand chancellor succeeding Charles E K Baughman Henry Miller Weatherford elected grand keeper of records for 37th time W F Skillman Dallas re elected grand master of exchequer 27th time Ellis P House Dallas named grand outer guard.
Cisco hosts a grand rodeo era convention as firemen in blue uniforms arrive in large numbers. Fort Worth and San Marcos memories spark pride as oil wealth and brick roads boost growth. The town of Cisco, with 12 006 residents, offers multiple hotels and extensive facilities for the event.
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