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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
7
A patchwork of society snippets from Cameron and nearby towns reports residents in St Louis, Fort, and Austin, with visits by Ben Arnold Daniel, Graces Graves, J Y Lubblefield, and others. It notes newspaper staff movements, subscribers, and local sightings of farmers, veterans, and area figures amid a flurry of scattered travel and community events.
A letter compares paint usage for Devoe vs other brands with gallon estimates from owners in Sheffield and Delhi. It notes Geo A Thomas & Sons selling the paint. A separate town incident reports shots fired in the eastern district injuring two children, prompting City Marshal Hooks to act to curb the violence.
Near Buckholts Cameron Monday Mr and Mrs B F Moorman left on the afternoon train Tuesday for Burleson county in response to notification of the serious illness of their daughter. Mr W M Gill was down from Austin Tuesday to cast his vote. Little Maureine McAnally entertained her Sunday school class associates last Saturday afternoon from 8 to 5. The little ladies had a lovely time and enjoyed refreshments and jolly games with neighborhood friends.
The county clerk issued licenses to marry for J. H. Meadors and Bettie Hall, M. B. Person and Lizzie Boone, Denison Morgan and Janie Thomas, Joseph Bartek and Albina Krahulik, William Ham and Lena L. Davis, Emmett Kellough and Carrie Johnson. Lula Williams pled guilty to murder and received a life term. The Collinge vase trial was set for Friday with a special venire summoned. Henderson Fowler, Moses Cox and G. T. Moore were appointed to defend Collins. Jury commissioners will meet in Cameron next Monday to select jurors for the spring term. The criminal docket was light. Pinckney carried Harris County by about 2 to 1, with GOP strength in the Fifteenth district.
Cotton receipts at Cameron yards through Wednesday noon show Jinks and White 2950 bales Slocomb 2460 bales Eplen and Pool 1674 bales Round bale 1052 bales at 9 cents per square bale. Receipts on Oct 29 last year were 4670 bales with prices quoted from 9 to 9.50 cents.
Week ending not. 8 lists ladies and gents names for advertised letters with the one cent fee and instruction to note the advertisement date. It also covers circus attendees from Temple, a delayed train due to a wreck, proposed rural free delivery to Salem area, and local notices about portraits, veterinary service, and stock together with contact details at the Fire Station.
The Republican national ticket won the North by a large majority while Parker carried the South. Texas led Democratic strength with light overall turnout in the state election. A solid Democratic delegation heads to Congress as three constitutional amendments pass statewide. Cameron and Rockdale favored amendments. Further notice promised.
A Monday crowd watched a roping contest in the Henderson and Thompkins pasture east of Cameron. Prizes totaled four awards: Chester Huffman first $50, Geo. T. Graves second $35, D. Porter third $20, J. Y. Stubblefield fourth $10. Many ladies attended. Cotton arrivals slow. about 1200 bales held at Cameron yards.
By order of the Milam District Court dated November 5 1904 the sheriff levied on James Grace property in Burlington Milam County Texas Lots 1 2 and 5 of Block 20 Waters Addition with houses and appurtenances. Sale set for December 6 1904 at the Cameron courthouse to satisfy a judgment of 250.69 for T H Freeman and co plaintiffs.
An item describes a runaway bicycle and an old leg injury cured by Buckien’s Amica Salve at a Franklin Grove drugstore. It also notes two wedding announcements: Miss Ella Pitts Meiver to Mr John W Pace on November 16 1904 at the Cameron Presbyterian church and Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Thomas to Mr Richard Albert Triggs on November 17 1904 at the Cameron Baptist church.
The Herald advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation. The 25 cent pill is sold at Geo A Thomas & Sons drug store with a call to purchase for relief.
A decisive vote concludes and a provisional seat is filled for a defined period, signaling a transitional phase in the legislature. The outcome confirms a temporary arrangement while longer-term solutions are sought.
Secret societies notices list Little River Chapter Royal Arch Masons meeting on the fourth Friday night each month with invitation to visiting companions. SAN ANDRES LODGE A F and A M No 170 meets on or before each fall moon with visiting brethren invited to attend.
From Bryant Station, school started Monday October 31 with H E Graham as principal and H Blankenship as assistant. Singing improves each Sunday. Several residents attended events in Temple and Waco, with others traveling to Gause Bartlett Pittsburg and Houston county. Personal updates include guests, visits, and departures, plus a lighthearted note about a missing weekly update.
Mrs A B Ruby died at the family residence near Milano on Thursday evening from a spider bite. Her remains were interred at Oak Hill cemetery the next day. The deceased, long esteemed in Cameron, was a devout Methodist and remembered as a noble woman by many in the community.
Mr C Kirtley superintendent of the Cameron nursery announces a magnificent stock on hand ready to supply the best trees for fall delivery. Low prices advertised for Pure Stock trees and nursery stock in Milam County Texas trade note. Also a stray ad for Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup appears.
Mr S B Ford returns to Cameron from Ben Arnold farm. Ed Woodward reports county hog population high and, with Frank Zellner, organizing large weekly shipments aimed at market outlets.
Car load after car load of corn leaves Cameron for distribution to regional markets, a move seen as cheaper than importing from abroad and boosting local supply.
A posted farm notice by J H McLerran warns that anyone hunting on the land will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The public notice is dated Oct 27-41 and relates to land protection and enforcement.
The ad touts Merbine as a remedy for constipation and related liver and kidney complaints, citing testimonials from Ludeau in Missouri and Brom in Florida. It condemns neglected constipation and asserts Merbine speeds relief, with a 10 gallon oil can loss notice appended at the end.
The article lists seven heart disease features including weakness, valvular disorder, dilation, fatty degeneration, and nervous symptoms. It asserts thousands cured by Dr Miles New Heart Cure with anecdotes of improved mobility and long term health after treatment.
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