Local notes from Cameron and Calvert 1895
Cotton shipments into Cameron resume compressing. Frank Gibson recovers from a thirty five day fever spell. Capt John B Wolf to build a new residence. old house moved. Calvert fair dates October 15 16 17 and 18 1895 noted. Beeves from Brownwood solicited by Crawford McCord Crawford to fatten for northern markets. Waterworks directors re elected except M P Keiley replaced by T S Henderson. Mule theft arrest of John Richardson in Cameron. Heavy rain disrupts cotton picking but aids stock water and fall turnips. Rob ertson County fair promotes free silver day October 16 1895 with speakers from various groups. Local piano tuner C F Matthews engaged for notable clients. Smokette cigar praised by judges. sold by I A Black. L C Porter moves saddle and harness store to old Wilkerson brick. Jim Wilkerson relocates saloon to Lewis Hefley store. City building described as one of the best in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Porter
Wilkerson
Jim Wilkerson
Lewis & Hefley
Two Desirable Residences For Sale In Cameron District
Classified notices advertise two six room residences near Cameron’s business district available through James B. Moore. Other items include condolences for Mabel Methregor’s death in Longview Texas, local business ads, an advertised letter list, marriage licenses issued, Cheevyes Bros. & Co. autumn opening notes, and corn purchase request from R L Barr in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Moore
Cameron
Mabel Methregor
Mrs. Newell
Longview
Texas
Mabel
Tuk Herato
Not enough readable content for a full headline
Fragmentary note cites location Cameron Texas near the post office with no further details or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Milam County notes on exhibits and local remarks
Local column covers freight pricing, minstrel troupe quarrel, and institute plans. Cameron committee duties for an upcoming Farmers Institute, with lectures by T A Evans and others. Exhibits, swine, poultry, and seed exchanges urged. prizes include wines and cigars from Slocomb & Cammer.
New Depot Scales to Speed Shipments and Trade
A railroad project adds a new pair of scales in the depot to reduce weighing labor and cost, reflecting rising business. The Santa Co. is expected to recognize Cameron's interests in light of reciprocal favors. Also noted is a firm White & Meyers assignment for the benefit of creditors with a two class trust deed and listed debts, assets not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheevyes Bros. & Co
Depot Street
Santa Co
Cameron
White & Meyers
H. F. Igiehart
Notice to Trespassers in Cameron Pasture
Property owner warns against unauthorized hunting in Cameron pasture. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed J. A. Upipman dated April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
City Council Proceedings in Cameron Session Minutes
City council met in regular session with Mayor Lewis presiding. Minutes from Sept 16 and Sept 19 were approved. Reports from the city health physician and C T Leverett were noted and referred to finance. Various accounts were approved for payment and street work adjustments discussed. An ordinance 1.44 to 5.00 was passed under suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Cameron
Lewis
C.T. Leverett
Finance Committee
R. L. Battewee
Geo. A. Thomas
Quin Walker
Sanger & Co
J.P. Collier
J.T. Westmoreland
Tom Rhodes
Carey-Lombard Lumber Company
J. F. Gibson
R. L. Batte
Committee On
For Sale Wood Cistern at City Barber Shop
A large wood cistern is offered for sale near the City Barber shop. The Santa Fe railway is expanding SH efforts and Cameron reports substantial improvements. The business activity is nearly double last year with new sidetrack and water supply connections. Two engines can draw water simultaneously as waterworks add an automatic fill valve. A Fairbanks scales installation is underway and an ordinance prohibits feeding beef cattle within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railway
Cameron
Fairbanks
Aldermanic clash blocks final passage of ordinance
Alderman Womack moved to suspend the rules and three others joined. Ralston voted no, saying the city cannot ban anything unless proven a nuisance. The mayor said laws can be tested and amended if defective. The ordinance failed on final passage under the two thirds rule amid praise for Ralston and criticism of Cass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack
Ralston
Melver
Ross
Cass
Cameron Visitors and Local Notes Highlight Region Ties
A long list of Cameron area visitors and residents recounts pickups from Rockdale Gause and Milano to Denison. Mentions include Col N A Tracy, Geo Clement, J W Ward, J A Smith, B F Ackerman, and others visiting Cameron on business, court, or to renew ties. News notes also touch on harvest, lawmaking, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ditto
Gause
Cameron
Jerry Perkins
Verrellton
City
J. W. Beavers
O. F. McCulloch
Maysfield
Paul Thompson
Brazos Bottom
Rocksdale
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Vilam County Bank
Cameron Texas
Crawford & Crawford, Capital
Proprietors
Santa Feti
North
South
Aransas
Cameron Yards
F. A. Black's
Farmers’ Institute
F. A. Black
Frank Gibson
John B. Wolf
Robertson County
Calvert
Messrs. Crawford, McCord & Crawford
Brownwood
United States
Waterworks Company
M. P. Keiley
T. 5
Henderson
J. E. Lester
John Richardson
D. L. Dotson
Elliott
Robertson County Fair
Joe Bailey
J. W. Blake
C. F. Matthews
J. D. Womack
IT. C. Stafford
H. F. Smith
I. A. Black
Melrose M’r’a
Melrose Park
Messrs. Doughty & Leverett
Lankford & McIntosh
T. A. Ropinson
P.M. Altea
Geo
Chadwick
Wm. Davis
Jim
Dandon
Ida
Gavenda
Annie
Harwell
T. J Holbert
H. N. MclIntosh
Alice
McFall Polk
Maloney
J. C. Middleton
M. Pike
H. Poston Thornton
Rivera St. Luis
Rodgrigg
If’. A. Black's
T. K. Wilson
A. M. Scales
E. M. Arledge
Eva Terry
John R. Luckey
Florence Culp
J. D. Gracey
Ada Nouse
Will Baker
Emeline Blancett
W. J. Boone
Francis Davis
Thomas Hill
Belle Nelson
Logan Walker
Leslie McGowen
William Davidson
Beatrice Nevels
John N. Moore
Mary A. Hill
McKinney
R. L. Barr
Anhouser
Crawford
A. T- Grawford
New Shoe Store
Slocomb & Cammer
Tux Herato
Tom Sampson
A. J. Lewis
W.T. Hefley
Mr. Hefley
Mayor Lewis
Tom Henderson
Louisville
Fields
Maj. A. J. Rose
T. A. Evans
Hutto
Price
Clayton
Snort
National Farmers’ Congress
Atlanta
Milam County Farmers’ Institute
E. T. Thompson
T. A. Swanzy
W. H. Spinks
Ed. F. English
I. M. Pool
Dr. N. Cass
C. F. McAnally
President Fields
Siocoms & Caammmer
W. G. Frenos
C. HL. Yee
KR. B. Pool
T. 8. Henderson
Lawrence & Smith
W. P. White
Gee. A. Thomas
J. D
J. M. Hefley
Tennent Shoe Company
St. Louis
Hargadine, McKitterick Dry Goods Company
Marx & Blum
Galveston
Rotan Grocery Company
Waco
J. A. Upipman
Milam County
Robi. McLane
J. F. Coffield
Rockdale
J. W. Ward
Milano
B. W. Arnold
G. W. Odom
Buckholte
John F. O'Shea
Austin
Monndays
J. A. Smith
Branchville
B. F. Ackerman
Palestine
Warson Garrison
Hogere
Wiliams
Boeihese
J. ¥. Smith
Anna Poole
Leachville
Allie Gill
Robert Todd
Robert
H. M. Long
Shugualak
Mississippi
Tan Hikano
Mr. W. ©. Reynolds
Houston
Ile
Sam Reese
Ad Hall
Pittsburg
Camp County
Brazos River
East Texas
Sam
Milam
Anheuser
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