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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
Milam County shows Monta Moore as first choice and Thom Campbell as second for governor amid active campaigning. The era of aggressive attacks by Mr Colquitt targets Judge Bell’s record as attorney general, noting the office as a stepping stone to the governor’s chair.
The piece argues that pessimism is self made and harms both the pessimist and those nearby by spreading dissatisfaction. It contrasts the grumbling soul with a bird’s quiet praise and divine grace, noting how a sour temperament blocks sunshine and spreads misery through the household.
Cameron Herald notes freedom from skating rinks beer signs and autos while inviting readers to visit. Rosebud News reports Rosebud has shops and trades from nearby counties, growing and orderly, with autos coming soon. Contemporary Cameron scenes show mules, street grader, sprinkler, church project, and wedding preparations as bustling civic life.
R S Wiley known as Bob Wiley declares his bid for Milam County tax assessor. Born in Milam, 41, farmer on San Gabriel farm, praised for honesty and sobriety. Pursues office at taxpayers’ urging with Milam Democrats to vote July fourth Saturday.
District Court reports a hung jury in the Wirt Terry case after jury deliberations Thursday night. The panel was discharged Monday with ten jurors for acquittal and two for conviction. In the civil land suit near Thorndale, the verdict favored defendant W. B. Caruthers.
A Milam County attorney announces he cannot run for District Attorney due to ongoing defense contracts with two murder cases. He would violate agreements and duties if elected, so he declines the candidacy and thanks supporters.
The program lists Invocation by Rev. W A Gillon Salutatory All is Not Lost by Tom S Henderson Jr piano pieces Two pianos La Gallina by Gottschalk selections by Minnie Reno Julia Pool Mary Henderson Josiah Wedgewood Nell Sue Whitman Should Texas Have Compulsory Education Francis Marion Adams Jr quartet Caliph of Bagdad Boieldieu class history and prophecy Mary Jeter a duo Die Felsenmuhle by C G Reissiger Margaret Smith Robert Smith valedictory The Evolution of Woman Mary Pool 10 diplomas presented by Supt W G Gillis 11 chorus Till We Meet Again motto Deeds Not Words class flowers Sweet Pea colors Light Blue and Gold. You will find writing a pleasure when you use one of the fountain pens sold by C D Co 49-2
P L Bergum of Milam County Texas executed a deed of assignment May 10 1906 to the assignee for the benefit of creditors. Creditors consenting must notify in writing within four months and file claims within six months at Cameron Texas. Witnessed May 20 1906 by U W Lawrence.
Vernon Texas will host a new creamery costing $8500 with milk from 400 cows. The piece notes prairie conditions on the Panhandle, grass yields from Little River bottom land, and rough calculations of daily output and value per acre, suggesting strong profitability. Cameron Drug Co. advertises fine jewelry selection.
A dealer note cites Oliver Gildersleeve in Portland Connecticut whose 1888 and 1901 Devoe coatings were applied to a handsome residence. It recalls Farrington House in Rockland Maine painted with Devoe about 21 years earlier and still fair five years ago.
On Monday Judge Scott declared the Terry jury unable to agree. The defendant was brought into court and the panel was dismissed. Jurors were later recalled but the outcome remains unresolved.
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