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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
14
Joe Griffith urges citizens to answer three wartime calls including border guard duty for Texas, financial support via Liberty Bonds, and youth mobilization. He frames border protection as training for overseas service and appeals to conscience to shield families from raids and help secure victory.
A Milam County source says Leonard L. Blaylock will announce next week in county papers as a candidate for sheriff. Blaylock is described as a highly recognized peace officer in Milam County and his bid is regarded as assured.
A citizen petitions the President and School Board to rescind last Saturday’s vote selecting Mr Kidd as superintendent, arguing all board members must review candidates. He cites lack of full information, requests open consideration, and urges unity and broader community input including mothers’ representation on the Board.
The Ogdensburg News praises Cimera's Band as an artistic season highlight at Chautauqua. Madame Helene Cafarelli, Italian dramatic soprano, joins the 26 musicians for a performance described as highly blended in tone and delicate in expression.
Vice President Marshall declares there is no place where more good can be done to the government than on the Chautauqua platform. The remark highlights the movement's perceived value in public policy education and civic engagement.
A strip of pavement connecting the main walks from the new post office to town has been completed by Mr. J. L. Baremore.
The Climax caps the entertainment at the Chautauqua with Luigi Golfanti, a music teacher, joined by Adelina Von Hagen. The program date is listed on the schedule.
Notices say a Red Cross picnic will be held on May 22 at Cavilla. Arrangements include an aviator and a machine on the grounds. A candidate will speak at the event and the public is invited to attend.
The issue contains a complete Chau Tauqua program listing events, speakers, and timings. Readers can follow sequential sessions, with venues and dates clearly noted for each segment.
First class saddle horse blood bay with black mane and tail. Weight 950 pounds, height 15 hands. Contact R G Grabein Rockdale Texas. 3tpd.
Clyde Franklin, longtime interior decorator for the Chamber's Auto & Sup ply Company, departed today for the University to study aeronautics and then plans to serve in the Air Force as an aviator. His friends, including The Herald, expect he will succeed.
The Marr troupe performs anecdotes of their courageous battles before the lecture by Dr. Francis, with a note to refer to the program elsewhere in this issue for details.
Ezra Stevens and Eph Chandler of Thorndale traveled to Cameron on Thursday morning en route to Austin to enter the Government Mechanical Training School.
Items of interest gathered from the Milam County Capitol report on local court actions and official notices.
The week lists several couples receiving marriage licenses including Jim Singleton and Lizzie Brown Sampson Demerson and Mary Moore Ennis Jackson and Viola Brooks Joe Bryant and Goldie Rogers Robert A Alford and Mae Stubbs J D Gandy and Zeta Nelson Clyde Hensley and Lorie Angell.
Deeds filed show multiple transfers including J C Joseph to R B Rylander for 100 acres in Samuel Jones grant at 3350. H T Coulter to H W Lierman for 50 acres in Joe Shields grant at 1715. Lierman to Henry Holtman 50 acres of Jas Shields grant at 800. J A Burnett to Louis Newman for five lots in Burnett addition Milano at 75. J B Newton & Sons to Mrs Millie M Newman for four lots in Burnett addition Milano at 65. F W Reed et al to J C Burke for over 5 acres in D Monroe grant at 2000. T C Henderson et al F C Mondick lot 48 block E Cameron at 10000. T C Reed et ux to John Fisher et al over 9 acres in S P Carson grant at 108. M H Hagerty et ux to F P Gleason 39 acres in Milam and Falls counties from Beau champ Zelmer surveys at 4875.
A. W. Kramer pastor of St. Paul s Church Thorndale Texas writes to the editor defending the Lutheran church from charges of being foreign German or Kaiser's church. He asserts loyalty to the United States and cites Matthew 28 19 and Mark 16 15 while promoting his Synod of Missouri and Synodical Conference affiliation.
The grand jury sat five days and returned 14 bills 11 felonies and 3 misdemeanors led by Fount Standifer for murder and charges against Jnok Shelton Frank Dobis for selling mortgaged property. Also named are Bob Jones alias Chas Thompson Willis Tracy Bob Rogers L A Griffin Henderson Joe Urik for burglary and related offenses.
The May term lists divorce actions including Mrs. Alice Thornton versus T. E. Thornton and Roxie Epperson versus Vennard Epperson. A murder charge against W. E. Booker is set for May 29, 1918 with a special venire of 75 men. The criminal docket will be called Monday morning and all cases set for future dates.
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a lost veterinary case between Cameron and Maysfield. Finder should contact New Cameron Drug Co. D. P. Smith, V.S. at once.
A druggist offers a money refund if PAZ OINTME fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The fast application provides ease and rest.
E A Wallace asks for publication of a communication noting the absence of the dent and Secretary of the Board and urging public awareness of the transpired events. He signs respectfully, urging disclosure to readers.
An evening of social enjoyment in Wylander Club rooms honored Wade Peterson from Camp MacArthur Waco. Mrs. Harvey Caldwell and Miss Buena Caldwell invited twelve couples to start at 8:30 with 20 numbers on neat programs and music on a New Edison. Fruit punch was served.
Captain Fallon a thirty year old veteran will lecture at Chau Tauqua describing a life spent in arms and his experiences near the front.
Andine hosted a band at the Chautauqua-Cimera’s with accompaniment by Madame Cafarelli, a noted soloist. The event highlighted Cafarelli’s vocal excellence alongside the ensemble.
A Red Cross relief train to Jassy carried 81 freight cars of food clothing and medicine aiding Roumania during World War I. The effort, routed from American Red Cross stores in Russia, fed clothed and nursed thousands as the Kaiser’s advance stalled.
An 11 o'clock Sunday service at the Presbyterian church featured Rev. James of Marlin delivering the sermon and installation address to Pastor Rev. H. R. McFadyen. Hubert Atkinson of Maysfield gave a charge to the congregation as part of the pastor’s installation, with a Mother’s Day duet “Tell Mother I’ll Be There” performed by Mesdames John Watson and J. D. Morton, accompanied by Mrs. Henry Sapp and Annie McLane on organ and violin.
George Childress attended the Cleopatria stage production in Temple on Monday night. The event drew local theater patrons and highlighted the community arts scene.
Deputy Sheriff Ben Nabours travels to Huntsville on official business aligning with duties.
R. L. Batte Jr. is out of the city on business this week, leaving local affairs briefly unsettled.
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