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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
5
Our customers grow daily convinced we have solved the difficult problem of offering the best merchandise at the lowest prices. Special Bargain Sales have become events shoppers eagerly await. Another week of interesting bargain news is ahead.
The shop reports strong demand for embroidery values with all sold out lots replaced by new Swiss and Nainsook fabrics in all widths and matching insertions. Prices range from 75 to 5 cents, highlighting fresh bargains.
In Swiss and Laces, white and black silk and cotton goods priced from 3.50 to 50. A counter displays short lengths with embroidery. Goods to be sold this week at less than half of actual value.
Advertises skirts of white pique tailored to fit and hang well with insertions cut from 6.50 to 4.50. Linen skirts with elaborated trim and felled seams offered from 6.50. Includes dotted piques and flounced styles as the season's latest creations.
Pure silk gloves in white pearl grey and black with Kaysers patent tips. Durable quality priced at 75 cents after discount from 1 and 75 cent lots, sold for 50 and 25 cents to clear remaining Corset Sale stock.
Numerous visitors pass through Cameron this week including Dr. and Mrs. 4 K Lott from San Antonio, T B Kemp of Rockdale, J E Lester of Mayfield, H R Kimbler of Maysfield, J H Holtzclaw, F A Graves of Rockdale, City Marshal Criswell of Yoakum, W B Harris of Clarkson, Mrs W J Anderson visiting relatives, O F McCulloch of Maysfield, J T Henderson of Yarrellton on jury duty, E J Dupree of Crockett, and others. Notables attend Prof Mally's boll weevil lecture. Miss May Ralston and Miss Lou Hale convalesce.
The corn crop is described as splendid and rains refreshed fields. Boll weevils are reported in South Bend and Maysfield Cotton. School closes next Friday with closing exercises in the auditorium. J. D. Hefley begins a new residence in the eastern suburbs. Tom Duffy’s bail is set at 800 dollars after a shooting incident. Mrs. Rh Wentmoreland is seriously ill in Oklahoma City and Judge English received a report from Sergeant Briggs in Manila.
The Little River Chapter No 66 Royal Arch Masons in Cameron Texas elected Tr F Hardy as high priest Jas B Moore as king W C Ross as scribe B Wolf as treasurer D W Gillis as secretary J F Davis as guide for the ensuing year. The UT baseball team played several southern opponents winning five of seven games and defeated major state colleges. The medical department building at Galveston will undergo repairs funded by the 27th legislature with commencement set for June 15. The May 24 musical at the Auditorium impressed audiences. the Cotton planter discussion on boll weevil is urged with reader input welcomed. The Lone Star market has introduced an all lifmi vines and will offer meals on short order.
Last Sunday morning at about 19 o'clock Tom Duffy shot J. M. Ray twice in Beat 6's upper area. Ray was unarmed and the revolver used was old and rusty. Spectators watched as the men arranged to settle the matter by fight. doctors could not locate the jaw shot and extraction was declined.
The Milam County Summer Normal runs from July 1 to August 3, 1900 with tuition of 35 dollars and board from 12 dollars. Subjects taught topically by an experienced faculty. For details contact A. N. W. Smith, conductor, Cameron, Texas. Z. T. Sisson will repair your shop.
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