Farmers Sharing in Wave of Prosperity
Indianapolis October 18 Farmers sharing in prosperity and labor conditions were the opening topics at the thirty sixth annual Farmers National Congress with H E Stockbridge of Atlanta noting that agricultural prosperity is broad based across crops and regions. He urged arbitration for labor disputes and called for legislation to speed settlements, while praising preparedness and criticizing mobilization delays.
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Indianapolis
Ind
H. E. Stockbridge
Atlanta
Farmers National Congress
New York
E South
Stockbridge
Mexico
Rio de
Federal Congress
Canada
Cotton market advances on rising futures and spot gains
Cotton prices rise as futures hit new high marks and spots jump across markets. Middling in Houston nears 20 cents a pound with higher bales at 86 dollars per bale, while New York and New Orleans quote strong prices. October shipments face rain concerns and hurricane fears influence demand.
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Houston
Veston
New York
New Orleans
Texas
Liverpool
Gulf Coast
Presbyterians Host Social Evening on Church Lawn
The Presbyterian social on the church lawn Friday night was a success. Attendees shook hands, enjoyed an program led by W D Paden reading The history of this Church, talks by W R Hall Graham Gillis and Mc Williams, and readings by Mrs Tucker. The Dixie girls and Blue Bonnets performed songs, followed by a salad course with chocolate or coffee.
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W.D. Paden
Messrs
W. R. Hall
Graham Gillis
McWilliams
Brown and Clara Brown Attend Cameron Funeral
Mr. Brown and his daughter Clara of Weatherford came to Cameron last week for the funeral of Mr. Howard Baskin. Mr. Brown returned home while Miss Brown remained for a visit with Mrs Ben Baskin.
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Mr. Brown
Miss Clara of
Weatherford
Cameron
Howard Baskin
Miss Brown
Ben Baskin
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week By County Clerk
The County Clerk issued multiple marriage licenses this week. Couples listed include Beemer Williams and Pearl Johnson, Root Hillin and Lois Cox, David L. Wilson and Kathleen Gracie Hamilton, Rufus Black and Georgia Dyess, and others. Real estate transfers are also documented with parcels in Cameron Milam and Burleson counties and various grant figures.
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Beemer Williams
Pearl
Johnson
Root
Hillin
Lois Cox
David L. Wilson
Kathleen Gracie Hamilton
Rufus Black
Georgia Dyess
M. H. Baker
Andy Pratt
Albert Hubert
Georgia Ann Smith
Elzey Oder
Susie Walton
Acie Gaddies
Minnie Wicks
Frank W. Woods
Georgia French
Ollie Douglas
Blanchie Wilson
Theodore Alewine
Ethel Holleman
Real estate filings this week list several transfers
Real estate records show Quinn Walker et ux transferring 94 acres of Thos R Webb survey to Wilbert Vansickle for 10 and other consideration. Arthur Smith et ux convey 5813 acres T J Chambers league to Stephen Thompson for 326.85. J W Pool et ux transfer a lot in Rockdale to Wm Mitchell grant for 150. Wm Dykes Sr to C A Laffere covers different Thorndale lots for 625. A Gandy et ux to Maria Tre-
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Vino
J. K McLennan League
V. K. Bessonette
A. L
A. E. Butchee
D. Monroe Grant
A. E. Buchee
A. L. Butchee
Cameron
Milam
Burleson
John W. Mewhinney
C. J. Tyciacka
Buckholts
J. A. Bussa
S. S. Lewis
Arthur M. Smith
Stephen T. Thompson
T. J. Chambers League
W. D. Turner
Claude Moses
Jno
D. Harvey Grant
Mogos Jones
G. T. Isbell
Rebecca Quore League
Quinn Walker
Wilbert Vansickle
Thos. R. Webb
Arthur Smith
Stephen Thompson
J. W. Pool
W. W. Smith
Wm. Mitchell Grant
Rockdale
Wm. Dykes, Sr
C. A. Laffere
Popular Banker Is Married In Quiet Houston Ceremony
Mr. J. L. Clinton of Cameron and Miss Lula Carothers of Houston were married Sunday night at seven thirty in Houston. Rev. J. W. Mills officiated at St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church. Due to Miss Carothers' father’s recent death, the wedding was a quiet home ceremony with near relatives. They left on the night train for Cameron where Clinton has resided for years. Cameron extends a cordial welcome to the bride.
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J. L. Clinton
Cameron
Lula Carothers
Houston
J. W. Mills
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Carothers
Clinton
Skating Rink Admits Couples After 8 PM Race Feature
Tonight at the skating rink couples only after eight. The main event features a race between Messrs. Jack Hefley and Clint Barker.
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Messrs
Jack Hefley
Clint Barker
Petit Jury Named for District Court in Cameron
The list covers the first week of the October term of District Court to sit in Cameron on October 16, 1916. Jurors include H P McKinne J A Beasley Geo W Blancett P V Ryan and others. Excuses must be made in person to Judge J C Scott. sheriff or district clerk cannot excuse. Allen Hooks sheriff. deputy Ben Nabours accompanying.
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Petit Jury
District Court
Cameron
H. P. McKinne
J. A. Beasley
Geo. W. Blancett
P. V. Ryan
R. Hertenberger
H. Plate
C. R. Henderson
A. E. Lierman
A. P. Smith
W.C. Herndon
Joe Ermis
Jim Eades
J. T. Swanzy
B. T. Godfrey
J. B. Stewart
O. B. Carroll
Frank Schneider
W. F. Waldrop
W. F. Sharp
H. A. Mckinney
E.T. Kemp
G. W. Keen
J. P. O’neill
A. Tschirmner
J. P. Wimberly
John Brooks, Jr
H. L. Yager
L. P. Hairston
Gip Matthews
John Sidl
J. D. Martin
W.L. Fanning
H. C. Tubbs
W. D. Burkhart
J. L. Lightower
R. B. McLendon
J.C. Scott
Sigma Phi Club Held Meeting at Black Home
The Sigma Phi club met Saturday afternoon at Mr and Mrs F A Black home with Miss Mamie Black as hostess. Guests included Miss Ertelle Westmoreland Winnie Henderson Clara Thomas Nell Morton Kathleen Trice Maurine Stroud and Jetty Turner. The gathering featured conversation needlework and music a solo by Nell Morton and a salad and ice course. The hostess was assisted by her sister Miss Myrtle.
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Sigma Phi Club
F. A. Black
Mamie Black
Ertelle Westmoreland
Winnie Henderson
Clara Thomas
Nell Morton
Kathleen Trice
Maurine Stroud
Jetty Turner
Myrtle
Special Music at Methodist Church Sunday Services
The Blue Bonnets and Mrs. Tucker will each render special music during Sunday services at the Methodist church.
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Blue Bonnets
Wilson addresses Pennsylvanians in New Jersey front porch speech
President Wilson spoke in Long Branch on October 14 to a large Pennsylvanian delegation. He pressed for a Democratic Congress, attacked the Republican “old guard,” and framed the peace league as a goal while warning against war talk and foreign policy doubts.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Mexico
Automobile Party in Sligh t Wreck Near Cameron
Mr J L Elmore Dr Newton and Judge Morrison were traveling from Cameron toward Buckholts when they slowed for a buggy. A following auto driven by a new driver crashed into them, damaging Dr Newton’s car. The rear vehicle’s driver ferried the others back to Cameron after the accident.
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J. L. Elmore
Dr. Newton
Judge Morrison
Cameron
Buckholts
Elmore
Burlington Oil Mill to Run This Season
The Burlington Oil Mill will be run this season with Arnold Striecher as manager. Striecher, formerly secretary when the mill operated as the Texas Cooking Oil Company, is returning to lead operations in Burlington.
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Burlington
Batte
Arnold Striecher
Striecher
Texas Cooking Oil Company
Burlington Tribune
Wilson Hamilton wedding in Ballenger features local guests
An out-of-town wedding linked Cameron with Ballenger as Dave Wilson of this city wed Kathleen Hamilton of Ballenger. The 2:00 PM ceremony at the bride’s Ballenger home was led by Rev. J. W. Atwood. Maid of honor was Elinor Hamilton and Clyde Thacker served as best man. Dorothy Denson, planned flower girl, could not attend due to illness.
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Cameron
Dave Wilson
Kathleen Hamilton
Ballenger
J. W. Atwood
Elinor Hamilton
Clyde Thacker
Dorothy Denson
Tom Denson
Wedding of Mr and Mrs Wilson in Cameron
The article notes attendants at the Cameron wedding including Hillary Stedman Lane Denson and Dr. T G Vanzant. Mr and Mrs Wilson left that afternoon for a short trip and will be at home in Cameron after their honeymoon as well wishers extend congratulations.
Lyles Blankship Couple Wed Quietly in Arkansas
Robi M. Lyles and Cora Blankenship eloped last week and were married in Arkansas on Sunday night. The groom is a prominent young lawyer, son of Major R. Lyles, and they plan to reside in Cameron this week. Mrs. Blankenship is a former popular local teacher who has lived in Arkansas recently. The community welcomes the couple and wishes them success.
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Robi. M. Lyles
Arkansas
Cora Blankenship
Cameron
Mr. Lyles
R. Lyles
the Herald
Episcopal Church Services On Thursday Night
There will be services on Thursday night October 26 at 7 45 at All Saints Church conducted by Rev A P Perry of Lampassas. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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All Saints Church
A. P. Perry
Lampassas
A N Green Reports Prosperity in Rosebud County
A N Green, Cameron banker, spent Saturday handling business here. He reports his town and country in splendid condition the best for many years. Rosebud News notes his positive view of local affairs.
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A. N. Green
Cameron
Mr. Green
Rosebud News
Davis Brother Hosts Cameron Visit From Dallas
Mr. Floyd Davis of Dallas visited Cameron Tuesday and stayed at the home of his brother Luther Davis.
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Floyd Davis
Dallas
Cameron
Luther Davis
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