Tracy News Brief Highlights Local Life and School Fundraiser
The Tracy community reports good harvests as cotton and corn yield well and conditions improve. The Tracy school gains support with teachers Derrick and Sallie Beesley hired, and a Friday supper nets 30 dollars for schoolhouse improvements. The O W Club meets at Morton Harris home with Ruth Harris hosting and cousin I G Bonds as guest.
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Jim Laird
Tracy School
Derrick
Sallie Beesley
Tracy
Morton Harris
O. W
Ruth
I. G. Bonds
Teachers Examination for First and Second Grade Cert
The schedule calls for a special examination for teachers to obtain state certificates on October 15 and 16. Applicants gather at the county superintendent’s office Friday at 8 o’clock. The program lists subjects by session including geography physiology composition arithmetic and history reading spelling writing civics algebra and more.
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Dim F. Chadwick, Co
Rev Hardman Back in Pulpit at Episcopal Church
Rev. R. M. Hardman occupied the pulpit for the first time since returning from summer vacation. Morning services included early communion and Sunday School with nearly the full congregation and several visitors. Evening, he joined Rev. W. D. White’s congregation at the Methodist church.
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R. M. Hardman
Episcopal Church
Pasand
W. D. White
Methodist Church
Governor Ferguson Visits Cameron on Tuesday
Gov. Jim Ferguson, a favored figure, is scheduled to visit Cameron on Tuesday. Details are scarce but the visit signals continued engagement with local communities and political allies.
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Jim Ferguson
Cameron
Jeff D. Cammer Praised for Progressive Advertising
A letter from Chicago readers compliments Jeff D. Cammer, a leading Camer on tailors figure in Milam County. They praise his newspaper ads as forceful and effective, noting they attract attention and boost business value. The Chicago Herald remarks reflect wide circulation and reader engagement beyond Texas.
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the Herald
Jeff D. Cammer
Cameron
Heaald
Milam County
Texas
Chicago Herald
Chicago
Cameron Wins the Opener Over Granger 37 to 6
Cameron High School routed Granger 37 to 6 in Friday football opener. Dossett yielded the first TD, Green and Plaster added scores, White broke a 25 yarder, and Dossett closed the scoring. Granger's Van Zant returned a pass for a late TD. Cameron meets Marlin next.
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Cameron High School
Granger
Dossett
Cameron
Plaster
Green
White
Grange
van Zant
Lindsey
Byrd
Laake
Childress
Burke
M. Tyson
Matula
Cone
Coleman
Cros
Marlin
Green Buys Marek Furniture Stock
C N Green and Bro purchase the Marek furniture business and add its stock to their existing enterprises. The Green firm has long operated a large local business and this acquisition expands their facilities to supply better service.
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C. N. Green
F. A. Marek
Messrs. Green
Pope Return To Cameron Home After Hoyte Move
Dr and Mrs T A Pope have returned to Cameron making their home in the old red brick house where their friends are glad to see them back. The home is also occupied by Mr and Mrs Sam Nicholsen Jr.
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T. A. Pope
Cameron
Hoyte
Sam Nicholsen, Jr
New Methodist Church
J. B. Bradley
S. M. Corley
New Orleans
Bernice Whittington
Rogers
Miss Whittington
G. V. Blassingamée
Mrs Irma Blankenship Dies Suddenly in Brookshire
Mrs Irma Batte Blankenship died suddenly on Tuesday and was buried in Brookshire on Wednesday. Her uncle Mr Lee Blankenship of this city was notified but no particulars about the death were learned.
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Irma Batte Blankenship
Brookshire
Leette
Burlington Weekly News Highlights Local Social and Business News
The Burlington Texas column notes cotton picking winds down as pickers head to West Texas. Local visits include Sheriff John Perkins and Cameron citizen Ernest Collins. New businesses open, including Jos. Meir’s grocery stock and John Survick’s hardware store, with community events and a Herman Sons picnic and ball upcoming.
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Burlington
Texas
West Texas
John Perkins
Runnell Co
Ernest Collins
Cameron
O. J. Brod
Meeks
Messrs
Geo. Rogers
Jno. Perkins
Clarkson
Geo
Barclay
J. L. Archer
Will Goodwin
Henrietta Troll
Giddings
Jos. Meir
Rosebud
Meir
J. A. Bell
W. W. Scott
Taylor
Will Shivers
Sour Lake
Herman Sons
Aug. Hauxthausen
Order of O. D. H. S
Jim Perkins
Frank Griffin
Yarrellton
John Survick
Travis
Buckholts Methodist conference notes growth and plans
The Buckholts charge held its last quarterly conference with Rev. G W Davis presiding. Ministers salary nearly paid, deficit to be covered, thirty new members joined, and a charity turkey dinner planned. Ladies run a Saturday exchange at J S Taylor’s store to fund a new church, while Mrs Perkins class hosted a taffy pull for the church’s benefit.
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Buckholts
Texas
G. W. Davis
Methodist Church
Campbell
J. S. Taylor
Bible Class In Session At Mrs Cavitts Home
The Wesley Adult Bible Class led by Mrs. R. H. Johnson met at Mrs. J. Bruce Cavitts home Tuesday afternoon with 21 members present. Mrs. Jeff D. Hefley presided and assigned topics to several members while a vocal duet by Mrs. William Dean White and Chas. D. Lay was enjoyed.
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Wesley Adult Bible
R. H. Johnson
Methodist Sunday School
J. Bruce Cavitt
Jeff D. Hefley
Mesdames R. L. Batte
Walter Sharp
S. W. Cheeves
Delivered Tax Roll to Comptroller in Austin
Tax Assessor John A. Brook of Milam county visited the comptroller's department with the 1915 tax rolls showing a total valuation of 19 469 090 up from 19 297 250 in 1914 an increase of 171 840. He cited storm damage to crops across Milam county. Also visiting were Hood Caldwell of Rockdale Route 3 and Milam County demonstration agent George Banzhuf accompanying Brook.
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Austin
Texas
John A. Brook
Milam County
Comptroller’s Department
Hood Caldwell
Rocksdale
Route
George Banzhuf
Forty Two Club Meeting Highlights New Members
The 42 Club met on Wednesday with Mrs Rush Thomas and guest Miss Clara Thomas. Tiff Moore and John Henry Thomas were elected to membership. Refreshments in yellow and white were served. High scores were tied by Mrs Albert Triggs Mrs Giles Averitt and Miss Beth Jeter. The club roster includes James Watson W A Gillon Giles Averitt Albert Triggs Rush Thomas Oxsheer Smith Graham Gillis US Hearreal John Henry Thomas Tiff Moore John Mangum George G Aetna Smith and Beth Jeter.
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Rush Thomas
Missy Clara Thomas
Mesdames Tiff Moore
John Henry Thomas
Aetna Smith
Oxsheer Smith
Albert Triggs
Giles C. Averitt
Beth Jeter
Mesdames James Watson
W. A. Gillon
Graham Gillis
U.S. Hearreal
Tiff Moors John Mangum
George G . Misses Aetna Smith
Rev G W Davis Visits Cameron Sermon Focuses on Morality
Rev Geo W Davis presiding elder of the Marlin District preached at the Methodist church in Cameron. His sermon titled Master Where Dwelleth Thou urged congregations to examine their lives now to live nobler in the future.
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Geo. W. Davis
Marlin
Davis
Elder Cameron Resident Visited After Eight Years Away
Mr. Robert Diver aged 87 visited Cameron this week. A longtime Cameron resident, he has not been in the city for over eight years. He raised a large family and has lived with his children since his wife died.
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Robert Diver
Cameron
Diver
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Rebekah Assembly of Texas
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Rebekah
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