Jurors Picked in Watson Patterson Murder Case
In Waco Texas 13 veniremen examined two jurors C C Joines 28 and R A Chandler 40 were accepted. Waco residents were questioned on death penalty views with responses indicating no influence from Governor Ferguson who employed private prosecutors. Governor Ferguson expected to testify and Mrs Patterson to attend at trial start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Fifty-Fourth District Court
T. R. Watson
John S. Patterson
C. C. Joines
R. A. Chandler
Joines
Chandler
Veniremar
Lud T. Williams
Ferguson
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
Patterson
Arthur Carnes
Moody
War Department to Spend One Million on Border Troops
The War Department allocates 1,140,200 for winter quarters on the border. Cantonments will house regular troops and framing for militia tents is funded. Expenditures cover barracks, encampment shelters, hot water baths, and related facilities, following General Funston's recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
War Department
Southern Department
National Guard
Funston
Maysfield Weekly Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Rev Samples preached to children Sunday afternoon. Many residents traveled to Cameron and Dallas for events this week. Families visited Austin and Cameron, with shop outings and fair attendance shaping the town’s social calendar.
Contract set for new building by Ballant Jones in Temple
The Chambers Auto & Supply Co awarded the contract for a new two story garage opposite their present location to Ballant Jones Construction Co of Temple. Their bid was the lowest among several. Plans promise a very complete garage and a substantial Cameron building. Miss Elinor Stevens spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eron
J. S. Hubert
Our City
J. ©. Freeman
W. L. White
Messrs
H. L. Atkinson
Walter Mullinix
Jones Prairie
Estelle Coleman
Katie McCall
Irene Cheeves
Owen Bacon
Tom Yager
Cameron
Eulalia Thweatt
Emma Smith
Chambers Auto & Supply Company
Ballant & Jones Construction Co
Temple
Texas
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week at Court House
The following marriage licenses were issued this week: H. J. Lavell and Bertha Angel, Henry Burton and Etta Betts, Charley Tyler and Alva Worley, Wilson Harvey and Lottie Warren, John Farmer and Mollie Clar ette, J. T. Simms and Annie Alford, Frank Hrazek and Mary Dobish, Albert Glazer and Annie Hrazek, Arnett Bunton and Bertha Gibson, W. N. Baggett and M. A. Wise, Abner Burkhart and Jessie Buffington, Searcy Williams and Caroline Fields, Geo. Fredrick and Mrs. Rose Matthews, Robt. McCoy and Lee Terry, Almart Browser and Ella Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lavell
Bertha Angell
Henry Burton
Etta Betts
Charley Tyler
Alva Worley
Wilson Harvey
Lottie May ‘Warren
John Farmer
Mollie Clar
J. T. Simms
Annie Alford
Frank Hrazek
Mary Dobish
Albert Glazer
Annie Hrazek
Arnett Bunton
Bertha Gibson
W. N. Baggett
M. A. Wise
Abner Burkhart
Jessie Buffington
Searcy Williams
Caroline Fields
Geo. Fredrick
Rose Matthews
Robt. McCoy
Lee Terry
Almart Browser
Ella Mitchell
Auto Register and Deeds in Milam County Listings
The record lists buyers and sellers in Milam and surrounding counties. Transactions include land parcels in W. W. Lewis league J. F. Cummings A. J. Jackson Jno. Davis and W. E. Gaither and mortgage or deed loans ranging from $75 to $3,000. Notable names include Jno. Ondres J. Cone Geo. Gamble Otto Galbreath Joe Krall and Thorndale Gause Cameron and Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cappus
Peter and
Francis Morbitter
W. W. Lewis League
A. M. Camp
H. H. Camp
Daniel Robertson
J. R. Cummings
J. F. Cummings
M. Davilla
J. R. Fraim
Lucile Jones
J. Wilcox
T. S. Henderson
D. Monroe Grant
C. Moseley
Jno. Davis
W. E. Gaither
Thorndale
Fannie Higby
John Henry Fuller
Geo. Whitley
W.E. Praither
Block
Rockdale
Clifford H. Ashley
Alto
L. B. Ashley
S. H. McDermott
Jno. Joynes
A. W. Sullivan
A. J. Jackson
J. W. Jackson
J. R.stephens
Milam Co
O. D. Baker
C. E. 'Preston
Rocksdale & Taylor Road
Con
Sinking of Marina and Rowanmore Sparks Neutral Rights Debate
Preliminary reports claim German submarines sunk the British steamers Marina and Rowanmore, partly manned by Americans, without warning. Officials await full details as Secretary Lansing notes the case rivals the Sussex incident in seriousness and potential diplomatic fallout.
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Washington
Marina
Rowanmore
State Department
United States
Germany
Lansing
Frost
Queenstown
Sussex
Cape Clear
Donaldson Line
Help Your Friend to Win a Grand Prize
A beauty $100 player phone is on display at Geo. A. Thomas & Sons Drug Store and will be awarded to the young lady with the most subscriptions by Christmas Eve. The runner up receives a $75 Diamond Ring and third place a Tyler Commercial College scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons Drug Store
Tyler Commercial College
South
Miss Estelle Graves to Wed Roger Gilliland on November 15
In Sharp at Mrs Henry Graves home the Priscilla and O. W. Club hosted an afternoon of needlework and a salad course served by Misses Gerty Graves and Geneva Duncan. Music filled the room as Miss Made lene Graves announced Estelle Graves will marry Roger Gilliland on November 15, 1916, soon to reside near Tracy.
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Henry Graves
Priscilla and O. W
John Davis
Gerty Graves
Geneva Duncan
Benefit Recital Planned for November 3 at High School
Mrs. M. F. Tucker will present a benefit recital in the High School Auditorium on Friday evening November 3. Proceeds go to the Senior Annual. The program features about 20 numbers including readings songs and piano pieces by local and out-of-town talent. Admission is 10 cents for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Tucker
Rylanders and visitors visit Mrs Batte at Sanitarium
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rylander with Mrs. R. H. Johnson and Miss May Marshall motored to Temple Sunday to visit Mrs. R. L. Batte at the Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Rylander
R. H. Johnson
May Marshall
Temple Sunday
R. L. Batte
Sanitarium
Harris County Saloon Licenses Likely To Be Denied
State Comptroller H. B. Terrell arrived in Houston to review reports of liquor law violations. He indicated licenses would be refused to venues with recent revocations and warned local saloon keepers to improve compliance, promising action in due time.
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Harris County
H. B. Terrell
Terrell
Houston
Austin
Houston Chronicle
Salem school carnival raises funds for library
The Salem school hosted a Friday night carnival led by Misses Casey and Adkins with pupils and patrons raising 50.55 to replenish the library. Teachers and pupils thank supporters, praising the school and trustees for their choice of leaders.
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Salem School
Casey
Adkins
Miss Opie Léé Blaylock Weekend at Home
Miss Opie Léé Blaylock spent the weekend at her home. The brief notice notes her residence and leisure time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie Léé Blaylock
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Watson Gase
Veniremen
Maysfield
Ethyle Gould
Grady Cooper
Coke Phipps
Ben Atkinson
Jessie White
Eugene Burnett
Bob McClerran
Elbert Martin
Ethyle Bacon
Cam
Elinor Stevens
Ette
Jno
Ondres
Buckholts
Ford
E. B. Brockenbush
Maxwell
J. W. Cone
Over
Joe Kral
Dort
Otto Galbreath
Nile
Otto Smith
Frank Zarasky, Jr
Detroit
Joe Davis
Lot
Block 21
the Herald
Post Office
Miss Graves
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