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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
9
East Texas residents travel and local arrivals are noted with many names. Surnames include Burns House Hudson Criswell Woodson Lowenstein Isaacs Harper Barnett Dollar Newton McGregor Luce Brod Ralston Postood Erskane Pollard Hefle Hunt Ross Lesovscy Brashear Beaty, with oil region reports and storm Vignettes mention Cameron, Tracy, Bryan, Buckholts, and Temple communities.
Methodists in Brenham district seek a parsonage for the presiding elder. Property between Brenham and Cameron valued at 1750 is to be inspected by the locating committee. A dark grey double breast coat is found with a postal card addressed to Mrs Florence Stevenson near Jones Prairie.
Promptly at 2 o clock yesterday a wedding joined Mr. E A Camp of Rockdale and Miss Mary Elizabeth McLane of this city. The Presbyterian church arch ceremony featured Rev Gillon and Mrs John Pace at the organ with Miss McLane on violin. Ushers were John Mangum and F H Graves. They left for Rockdale with well wishers and kin from San Gabriel present.
Cheeves Bros. Millinery opening at Carter's features Miss Carter aided by Hall Chamberlain, Mionie Evans and Myrtle Supp. Snaps vary. greens and reds strong. Customers buy and praise Carter's display as fall season aims for better results than last spring.
Paul Keith former editor of the Camron Inquirer faced a second trial for murder of his brother in law Lee Grantham. Following a prior death penalty in Eastland County the appeal court reversed, moving the case to Abilene where he was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Judge Monta Moore is handling Keith and another appeal is planned.
Mrs Shaw’s Millinery opens with last Thursday and Friday showing Brown Green and dark red hats. Smalha’s hats sell well street and dress styles with plumes and grapes. Mrs Shaw confident sales will double last spring. Pace Marshall’s drug store offering a $25 doll prize.
A Jones Prairie event raised 3700 dollars at a Saturday ice cream supper naming the most popular young ladies. Miss Alline Stidham won first honors with Miss Emma Hearne of Ben Arnold second. The affair was deemed a social and financial success.
A historical ad promotes Geo A Thomas & Sons as three registered druggists ready to serve with a competitive line of drugs and chemicals in Texas. It highlights prescription services and window glass offerings.
A reader seeks to fill prescriptions at Pace Marshall’s Drug Store using new pure end frech drugs.
The article praises Cameron's cultural ambitions and intellectual life. It notes the failed auditorium project but hopes for revival, highlights two active women’s literary clubs, mentions strong schools and higher learning, capable pulpit leaders, capable newspapers, and asserts Cameron ranks high intellectually and morally in Texas.
The Fort Worth cattle market shows top cows bid from 225 to 250, medium to good 200 to 225, and lower grade 175 to 200. Steers range 900 to 1050 pounds at 300 plus, lighter calves 250 to 300, with light calves around 400 to 4.00. Evans Raider Be Co manages sales.
The Cameron Herald lists voting results for the two gold watches awarded to Milam county’s most popular young ladies. Voters include Carrie Thompson Vivien Horgan Alvina Schiller Enora McGee Lula Mae Lewis Vera Poom Queenie Sapp Aura Dockery Buda Terry Emma Jane Hearne Alline Stidnam Eva Wingo Fannie Maier Looney Etta Robinson Edna Furgerson Addie Schaffer and more. Votes counted per candidate and subscription timing rules noted for the contest ballots.
Miss Barnett leads Wagner's Millinery with Miss Barnow and Miss Sappably assisting. Despite unfavorable weather, ladies viewed fine headgear and stylish prices drew attention as the fall beauties were showcased. Miss Barnett praised the outlook.
The snippet shows an agricultural ad from Cameron Cotton Receipts with round bale pricing at Weaver's Warehouse and a separate offer for spectacles by Geo. A. Thomas & Sons. Mentions include Farmers' Union, price per ton, and a date line referencing October 10.
In Rockdale County Court this week the Rockdale plaintiff received 10000 dollars in damages from Corbett and Germind for work on the city hall.
Local notices advertise Thomas Pola-Cora Cream for chapped skin and window glass from Thomas & Sons. J M Weaver's cotton warehouse readies as a skating rink site. Baskin's promises wide shoe selection for all ages and Cameron Grocery Co's Beauty flour featured.
Two trainloads of homeseekers arrived Thursday at Fort Worth via the Missouri Kansas and Texas and Rock Island from the north. About five hundred in both parties will be distributed across the state. Milam county expects literature about land yielding 12 bales of cotton on seven acres.
Tom R. Rhodes will be in Cameron this week with a car of nurses for inspection. Anyone wishing to purchase can call early to view the stock.
Window glass and putty featured at the Pace Marshall store with emphasis on supplies for home repairs. Local customers were invited to inquire about material availability and pricing.
An assortment of notices and sales from local vendors include cheaper school books at Pace Marshall rug store, Thompson’s glove fitting corsets at Baskin’s, a fence sale by Me Ewing Tyson for 1650, and Devoe’s Gloss Carriage Paint advertised by Pace Marshall Drug Co. Also mentions a Methodist minister inquiry, parsonage moves, a photo special at Brackstrom’s gallery, and various local business lines.
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co argues that Devoe paint offers greater value than sugar by emphasizing cost savings. It claims Devoe lasts longer, saves on labor, and totals substantial long term value per gallon. The note invites Cameron to secure exclusive sale and notes Pace-Marlehall Drug Store as a retailer.
Geo A Thomas and Sons announces complete stock of window glass with promotional pricing. Shop early for best selection and values. Located at 16 21.
Report says German Day nine was celebrated at Hollis Grove Park last Saturday with well prepared offerings and an enjoyable atmosphere. A special band and platform dance followed supper, enjoyed by those who love dancing. Bas kin's advertised outfits offered at low prices while a noted Backstrom photographer was advertised.
County court news reports J. A. Beonk sued L. G. N. and T railroads and secured a verdict for the plaintiff amounting to two hundred dollars.
Brief notice from Backstrom photographer advertising inexpensive ice cream freezers from C, N Green & Bro. The short ad lists a sale or bargain cruelty-free pricing with a time or quantity hint.
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