November Winter Blasts Bring Early Cold Snap
A brisk cold wave moves in with storms and icy winds affecting areas across the region. Forecasters warn of sharp temperature drops and travel hazards as conditions intensify through the week.
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1902
Page
1
A brisk cold wave moves in with storms and icy winds affecting areas across the region. Forecasters warn of sharp temperature drops and travel hazards as conditions intensify through the week.
Visit this department to find silk Etamine dress patterns with only a few blue options left and prices around $6. Bedford cards in blue green and dark brown sell for $7. Camel hair skirt patterns in multiple colors priced at $5. Henriettas cashmeres and worsteds offered in all colors from 10 cents to 35 cents for De Tricot.
Last Tuesday the Cameron City Council met with Mayor Ralston presiding. Absent were Marshal Stedman and Aldermen Sharpe and Cass. Alderman Sharpe was excused due to family sickness and Stedman for other business. The session approved minutes, reviewed October collections, and referred accounts to the finance committee. Alderman Ford resigned, prompting a special election for his unexpired term on November 18, 1902, with W. M. Thompson named presiding officer. Additional notes include warrants for street work, water and light service, and salaries, plus local notices about farming, wheat sowing, and a rising boll weevil problem in the area.
The City Teachers Institute held its regular monthly meeting with a roll call of maxims and papers by Henderson Tarrant and Hooper on discipline in early grades and literature. Mothers and Teachers met to plan cooperation for children while Parents are invited visiting day. An announcement supports Sam Hearrell for Alderman with a claim of wise, economical city administration.
The county issued licenses for marriages to several couples including Ed Gunn and Odell Bonds, Gregoria Rodriguez, Nico Lasa Klocke, Arnold Aschenbeck, Mattie Carnee, Geo Boskins, Viola Jinks, John Brown, Beesie Ne some, J H Scales, Virtalee McDaniel, Cal Fleming, May Scurlock, Isaac Turner, Emeline Faulkner, Howard Edwards, and Steve Williams. The State Baptist Young People's Union in Texas raises funds at a session ending tonight. Voter turnout appeared light with the Democratic county ticket prevailing. Precinct 4 saw Stevens and Howard leading in a close commissioner and constable race. A murder trial was underway, with Goree case set for the 12th. Various civil case movements, bankruptcies, and property transfers are noted, including Little vs Goree actions and storehouse recovery. The page ends with an ad for horse shoeing at Bever & Richard.
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