Cameron stock show prizes approved amid school week plans
Commercial club approves premiums for Cameron's second annual stock show and poultry exhibit to be printed as a catalogue by Cameron Enterprise. Show dates are September 23 and 24 with agronomic exhibits. W. M. Cobb chairs agricultural committee and a prize of $1 per capita is set for the largest family from the greatest distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Commercial Club
W. M. Cobb
Cameron Enterprise
Skelton
Rell Cal
Robert McLane
W .W. Chambers
W. BE. Skelton
J. T. Parma
C. R. Phillips
Giles L. Arriett
J. BD. Dobbins
H. M. Heftley
Jnc
BE. Mangum
F. S. Lesovosky
W. G. Gillis
T.F. Hardy
R. H. McIntosh
J. R Hays
T. S. Henderson
Agricultural Committee
W. W. Chambers
J. D. Dobbins
Mr. Cobb
Kidd
Mr. Kidd
T. F. Hardy
Waco Crossing
Gause
Good Roads Committee
McLane
Gillis
Phillips
Lindsey Grocery Company Sold in Cameron
The Lindsey Grocery in Cameron is sold to J. E. Middleton and Walter D. Thomas. The business will reopen Friday September 9, with an official announcement today. Former owner Joe Lindsey has not announced his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Middleton
Cameron
George A Thomas & Sonsburg
Knights of Pythias
Farmman Finds Hidden Spring After Years of Digging
On a Burlington area farm off the Stoebner property, Fritz Stoebner discovered a spring while crossing a valley. The family dug to 12 feet and found six feet of pure water suitable for domestic use, promising a large increase in farm value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
H. Stoebner
Fritz Stoebner
Stoebner
Red Cross Nurse Stella Carter Reports Busy Milam Year
Milam county nurse Stella Carter filed a Red Cross Public Health report with Dr. A S Epperson detailing 1105 visits over the year, about 317 hours in schools, and exams of nearly 5000 children. Financials show cash on hand of 3396.20 with 64.00 in fees collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Carter
American Red Cross
A. S. Epperson
Milam County
Red Cross Public Health Nurse
Banker H V Weise Visits Cameron For Insurance Talks
H V Weise of San Antonio in Cameron this week representing Bankers Life Insurance Company to promote policies and meet local clients and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Weise
San Antonio
Bankers Life Insurance Company
Cameron
New Locations Grow at Minerva Field Amid Drilling Boom
Minerva field sees about twenty new locations for wells to be drilled in coming months. Erie Investment Co of Toronto and Little River Production Co of Temple, Texas purchase acreage as operators rush in. Several rigs move in, new wells planned on multiple tracts, and a Waco refinery seeks Minerva crude contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Sullivan
Minerva
Pas
Wees
Erie Investment Co., Ltd
Toronto
Canada
Moore C. Hess
J. Z. Hodge Et al
Texas Plains Syndicate
Levens
Texas
Fogel & Marsh No
Sandy Creek
Maysfield
Terrritory
Johnson
Sullivan
Waco
Sherrin
Elwell
McCamey No
Henry
Fogel
Marsh No
Pete Johnson
James Rumberger
Manly
Bell & Haines No. 1
Batte
San Gabriel Oil and, Gas Company No. 1
Brown
Kentucky
Cameron
Fletcher Mercantile Co
First Well Spudded In Near Milano Celebrated
At noon Wednesday the well spudded in on the Burnett tract near Milano was down 75 feet. The spudding marks the first drilling in the Milano sector of Milam county. Milano citizens held a barbecue and entertainment to celebrate the occasion. A Milano message from Chas Howes describes the spudding event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Milano
Cameron Herald
Milano Chas
Howes
W T Watt Dies at 76 in Waco Area Home
W T Watt, 76, prominent Texas banker and planter, died Wednesday at his Overlook Place home two miles west of Waco on the McGregor road. The Fort Worth Times Herald obituary notes his Confederate service, banking leadership, and extensive farm holdings in McLennan and Milam counties. Funeral arrangements in Waco and Hearne were announced, with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Watt
Watt
Ben
Overlook Place
C. T. Caldwell
Fir Presbyterian Church
F. M. Compton
Hearne
H. F. Connally
J. K. Rose
KE. A. Sturgis
T. C. Westbrook
George Gurley
W. V. Damon
J. W. Mann
Stony Point
N. C
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Confederate States Navy
Hicker
Company D. Millett
North Carolina
Texas
Mr. Watt
Port Sullivan
Augusta Ferguson
Waco
Provident National Bank
Laure
McLennan
Milam Counties
Milam County
Cameron
McLennan County
Waco Times- Herald
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs J A Miller
To our many friends and neighbors we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many donations and kindness shown to us after our misfortune. Very respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miller
W D Wilson Dies After Illness in Big Springs
W D Wilson, Milam county native and uncle of Texas pioneer W S G Wilson, died in Big Springs on September 2 after an operation at Mercy hospital. Born August 14, 1872, he had lived in White Oaks New Mexico and other areas before returning to Texas. He is survived by two sisters Mrs J B Rogers of Cameron and Mrs W F Rogers of Stanton. funeral held September 3 in Big Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Wilson
Milan County
G. J. Wilson
G. Wilson
Texas
Big Springs
Mercy Hospital
W. D. Wison
Cameron
J. B. Rogers
Mr. Wilson
W. F. Rogers
Stanton
Main County
Wilson
Milamounty
White Oaks
New Mexico
Stanten
Skelton resigns from Naugherty Motor Company
W. B. Skelton secretary of the Comercial club and former secretary and treasurer of the Naugherty Motor company resigns his position. Bob Daugherty remains in charge with J. M. Eplen joining. Skelton may enter another line of business soon. Daugherty has wide Chevrolet distribution in the county and is expected to advance the firm’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Skelton
Comercial Club
Naugherty Motor Company
Motor Company
Bob Daugherty
J. M. Eplen
Skelton
Daugherty
Chevrolet
In Memoriam Mary T. Godman
We extend sincere thanks to those who assisted us during her illness and death Mrs Mary T Godman beloved wife and mother Special thanks to flower givers and Woodmen Circle for fraternal aid Henry Gohman and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Godman
Woodmen
Henry Gohman
Death of T. B. Kempt in Ardmore Oklahoma
The Rockdale Reporter reports the death of T. B. Kempt who died Wednesday night at his son W. D. Kemp’s home in Ardmore Oklahoma. The body will arrive on the L and G N train at 4 30 Friday morning with a funeral planned Friday at 5 30 and interment at Odd Fellows cemetery. Further details could not be provided before press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Kempt
W. D. Kemp
Ardmore
Oklahoma
L&g.n
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Rockdale
Infant Dies in Cameron Lamkin Family
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Lamkin of Cameron died on Sunday and was laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends in Cameron extend sympathy to the grieving family in their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Lamkin
Cameron
Oak Hill
Monta Thomas Re-elected Chief of Cameron Fire Department
Monta Thomas was re-elected chief of the Cameron Fire Department at the annual meeting Monday night. Joe Lindsey was re-elected as chief, Elfwood Cammer named deputy, Luckett vice president, and Alex Triggs secretary and treasurer. Thomas is credited with leading Cameron to a strong statewide record and Weatherford spring competition victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monta Thomas
Cameron
Joe Lindsey
Elfwood Cammer
Dent
Fire
UN Luckett
Alex Triggs
Thomas
Dement
Weatherford
Fire destroys home of John Lewis on West Main Street
A Sunday morning blaze at John Lewis's West Main Street home destroyed the structure. Firefighters laid two hose lines to stem the spread as neighbors gathered. The house was insured for 3000 dollars with only a small portion of the belongings saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
West Main Street
First palee ete of nineteen in life at Herald
S E Brogden writes from the Herald office about starting life anew in nineteen. He notes his early career days and reflects on the newspaper life with a nostalgic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Brogden
the Herald Office
Cameron Concert Band Tonight on Court House Lawn
Director Mediker announces an exceptional program for the Cameron Concert Band concert tonight on the court house lawn. The event has moved from Friday to Thursday due to a Commercial Club meeting. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediker
Cameron Concert Band
Court House Lawn
Epworth League Rally Service Planned for Sunday Evening
The Epworth League of the Methodist church invites all to a 6 45 pm rally service this Sunday. Despite summer heat and travel, leaguers will assemble for fall work with special music and a rally day sermon at 7 45 pm. Visitors welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Epworth League
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Lindsey Grocery Company
RED Cross
ftRe
Cenebiwcatanss
Catending
J. Z. Hodge
Cooper
Waco Hom
Provident Bank
Daugherty Motor CO
T. B. Kemp
Elwood Cammer
ELEC
Epworth
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