Maysfield Week in Brief Notes and Local Happenings
Rev Saddler's children have measles and several neighbors report illnesses. Stock transport to Palestine, cotton killed by cold, and hopeful yields if warm weather returns. Large youth crowd at prayer meeting followed by Halloween pranks. theft pranks occur but no damage. Marriage of Albert Martin and Mattie Paschal announced for the 14th. Mrs Sallie Vaughn dies, longtime pillar of the family. community offers sympathy. Local visits include Miss Gladys Barmore, Mrs R B Mayes, and Cameron guests. Rev Saddler preaches last sermon before Conference, with hopes to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddler
Hub Massengale
Hubert
Ben Atkinson
Palestine
Herbert Yager
Austin
Hallowe’en
Mr. Vaughn
Mr. Freeman
Trice
Miss Minnie
Cameron
van Tyson
J. W. Reid
Reid
Julian Burnett
Jones Prairie
J C. Gould
Civilizational marvel eclipses old scenic productions
A Kansas City Star blurb notes that modern Civilization dwarfs the former "stupendous" Ben Hur spectacle, highlighting how the scope of moving pictures surpasses early grand scenic shows. The remark contrasts past wonder with the cinema age.
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Kansas City
Jones Prairie News Tidings from a Busy Community
Local farmers plan a Tuesday meeting to discuss securing cars of corn for winter feed and next crop seed. The town shows active growth with visitors, weddings planned, home improvements, school updates, and notes on residents health and travel.
Yuletide Contest Opens in Cameron Herald
The Cameron Herald announces a Yuletide Contest open to all district ladies from Nov 15 to Dec 22 1917. Prizes are ornaments for homes plus ten percent commission on subscriptions sold. Contest areas cover Cameron city and Milam and adjoining counties with prize details available from the Herald office.
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Cameron Herald
Cameron
Milam
The
Herald
Herald Office
Death of Miss Beatrice York Casts Sadness Over Goose Creek
Beatrice York of Goose Creek died recently leaving husband Owen York and three children. She was raised locally with grandmother Mrs. E Garner and sister Mrs. Frank Smith. The family mourns as services were held at Milano cemetery Friday at 10 o clock. Sympathy goes to Mrs H B Pressly and children visiting relatives in Burlington and Rosebud. Other locals visited Cameron and Rosebud for short trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice York
Goose Creek
E. Garner
Owen York
Milano
H. B. Pressly
Burlington
Rosebud
Gussie Rowlett
Cameron
Ada Henderson
Bernice Nicholson
Theo. Aschenbeck
Frank Fisher
Claude
Business visitors to Cameron from Commodore Anderson and Hardy Jones
Messrs. Commodore Anderson and Hardy Jones traveled to Cameron for business last week. Their visit involved meetings with local partners and discussions on potential collaborations. They were hosted by Cameron executives and returned with plans for future engagement.
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Commodore Anderson
Hardy Jones
Cameron
Watts Switch Weekly News Highlights Local Visits and Doings
Frost has opened more cotton and people are busy picking. Miss Agata Moron visited relatives near Ad Hall. Mrs. Homer Smith visited Mrs. Stella McCall. Earl Angell returned to Gause. Mr. Henry Reeves returned home with rheumatism and may need Marlin treatment. Dwight Jinks returned from San Antonio for a big family dinner. Mesdames Angell and Lowell visited Mrs. Insram in Cameron. Colbert Garrett’s funeral was held at Walker’s Creek cemetery. Garretts formerly lived here. Lulu Majors visited her daughter in Cameron. Two socials were held at Frank Angell’s and Jim Boyd’s.
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Agata Meno Moron
Ad Hall
Homer Smith
Stella McCall
Earl Angell
Gause
Henry Reeves
Marlin
Dwight Jinks
San Antonio
Mesdames
J. M. Angell
Bertha Lowell
Insram
Cameron
Colbert Garrett
Walkers Creek Cemetery
John Jinks
Frank Angell
Jim Boyds
Grand screens epic spectacle in Ben Hur blend
Kansas City Star notes that modern cinema at the Grand combines traits of Intolerance Birth of a Nation and Civilization with Ben Hur style grandeur. The reviewer asserts the film's scale rivals a full, sweeping single scene from those classics.
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Kansas City
Tarver Grove Weeklies Report Bright Community Happenings
Miss Cornelia McGuire spent weekend with relatives in Maysfield. Teachers and residents visited Cameron and Waco. The Barron school plans a sand table. several families hosted guests. A Liberty Bond purchase by Ray Love highlighted community patriotism. Tarver Grove School held a Halloween party with jack o lanterns and a fortune teller booth.
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Cornelia McGuire
Maysfield
Bettie Henson
Willie Jones
Estelle Black
Cameron
J. E. Lester
Sam Harrel
Waco
Cotton Palace
John Johnson
Myrtle Brady
Burdge Stone
H. E. Garner
Rev
Mrs. Spradley
Ray
Armsted Rice
Clarkson
Mattie Black
B. Crook
Alma McKinney
Homer Dodson
Lee Canady
Mattie Pascal
Elbert Martin
Ertha Lee Goodwin
Bertha McLerran
J. N. Gough
McAllister
Okla
Wm. Beal
J. M. Dodson
Rodney Anderson
H. B. Black
Hugh McKinney
W. T. Johnson
S. T
Julius Burnett
Tarver Grove
Davilla Weekly News Highlights Local Happenings
Mr Joe Satterwhite returns home from Waco while Brother Ramey of Althea fills the Baptist pulpit and will preach monthly. Several residents travel to Bartlett Fort Worth and San Antonio for work and study as Red Cross and Boy Scout activities unfold with Hallo ween pranks and sewing sessions shared among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Satterwhite
Waco
Bro. Ramey
Althea
Ernest Robison
Bartlett and
Rogers
D. Hunt
Jack Ellis
Ft. Worth
Viola Owen
Friendship
W. L. Fannin
Bartlett
Burt Fannin
San Antonio
Leonard Gause
R. A. Owen
Hooks Caskey
R. P. Kerr
Walter Lindamann
Ford Fannin
Bess Keeton
Lola Odom
J. W. Macune
Messrs
Wendell
Stanley Robison
Sharpe
Red Cross
Cavilla
Hallowe'en
Ladies of the Red Cross
Pearl Knight
Felton
W. C. Knight
Dan Davis
Thomas Tuttle
Boy Scouts
Sophomore Class Party Held At Lyles Home
Miss Hazel Lyles hosted the Sophomore class gathering Saturday evening at Major and Mrs. R. Lyles home. The decor featured season symbols with black and gold, attendees wore masks as ghosts and witches, fortunes were told by two witches, Gladys Lyles and Maurine House, Victrola music played, and hot chocolate and cake were served.
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Hazel Lyles
Major
R. Lyles
Gladys Lyles
Maurine
Grandmother Vaughan Hosts Shower for Bride Elect
A kitchen shower at the home of Mrs. A. G. Vaughan honored the bride elect Miss Mattie Pascal. The event took place on Saturday afternoon November 10 from 2:30 to 4:30.
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A. G. Vaughan
Mattie Pascal
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C. L. Spradley
J. A. Rice
A. M. Vandivere
Davis Black
Mattie Paschall
Julian Burnette
Belmena
P. H. McKinney Jr
Edith Gillette
Neal
Port Arthur
B. F. Stidham
C. J. McLerran
Belmena School
S. R. Drury
Arthur Burnette
Hope Jamison
Calvert
W. J. Fontaine
Hoyte
Oakdale
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