Thorndale Man Shot and Killed in Family Dispute
Robert Caffey of Thorndale was shot to death at his aunt's home on Sunday afternoon. Ed Beard, a former Thorn dale constable, surrendered to the sheriff in Cameron and faced an examining trial. Witnesses say the brothers cousins argued over family affairs. eight bullets struck Caffey as Beard fired with two guns. Caffey, a Southwestern Baptist Seminary student, had spoken at a church service. Both families are prominent in Milam County. Burial was in Thorndale after the Tuesday trial. Beard remained jailed through the proceedings with attorneys from Chambers, Wallace & Gillis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Caffey
Thorndale
Kid, Beard
Sherff Rogers
Cameron
Sheriff's Department
Beard
Caffey
Bean
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Milam County
Court of Justice
J. M. Ralston
Chambers, Wallace & Gillis
Milam Grand Jury Reports 13 Indictments In Five Days
The Milam County Grand Jury reports thirteen true bills issued after five days of session at the September term 1923 in Milam County District Court. Seven felonies and six misdemeanors are among the indictments, with praise given to officers and the county attorney. Arrests follow indictments including murder, statutory rape, jail breaking, transporting intoxicating liquor, pistol carrying, driving without consent, petty theft, swindling, and a non indicted case in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Milam
District Court
Milam County
John Watson
H. L. Atkinson
State of Texas
Allen Cereggins
Rodney Cravey
Rockdale
Arthur von Rosenberg
J. D. Matthews
John Penton
J. P. Penton
Eugene Muse
Muse
John Brock
Cameron
Alex Watkins
Viret Harmes
Virgil Harmes
J. We Geer, Jr
Automobiles Registered Since September 1
The list shows new registrations including A L Hinds Studebaker Thorn dale August Frer Ford Burlington Gibb Terry Star Minerva W H Ezzell Ford Buckhous Mrs H D Brodinax Ford Rock J T Gambill Ford Cameron Joe Gurecky Ford Thorndale W C Buttler Ford Thorndale John Hairgrove Ford Thorndale Ed E Keisling Ford Thorndale Co W Gunn Chevrolet Rockdale Miss Annie Yardley Ford Coupe Ben Arnold J M McCloud Ford Rockdale John B Henderson Overland Cameron J H Hinton Star Buckholts Sam McDermott Ford Sedan Cam Issaae White Ford Buckholts W C Starnes Star Cameron Gus Backnalls Oakland Rock J M Corley Ford Buckholts G M Smith Ford Jones Prairie Willie Fullglove Ford Rosebud R G Stidham Ford Cameron A N Bryson Ford Ben Arnold H F E Cook Ford San Gabriel Chas Farcus Ford Rosebud M Routon Ford Rosebud Mrs Lula Walker Ford Rockdale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hinds
Studebaker
Thorndale
August Frer
Ford
Burlington
Gibb Terry
Star
Minerva
W. H. Ezzell
Buckhous
H. D. Brodinax
Rockdale
J. T. Gambill
Cameron
Joe Gurecky
Ford Thorndale
W. C. Buttler
John Hairgrove
E. Keisling
W. Gunn
Chevrolet
Annie Yardley
Ben Arnold
J. M. McCloud
John B. Henderson
Overland
J. H. Hinton
Buckholts
Sam McDermott
Issaae White
W. C. Starnes
Gus
Backnalls, Sr
Oakland
J. M. Corley
G. M. Smith
Jones Prairie
Willie Fullglove
Rosebud
R. G. Stidham
A. N. Bryson
Ben Arould
H. FE. Cook
San Gabriel
Chas. Farcus
M. Routon
Lula Walker
Local Names Associated with Ford Plants Listed
R L Rutherford Ford Rockdale Alfred Nelson Ford Milano Mrs Ivy Tidvrell Star Rockdale T A Crawford Ford Cameron record shows individuals linked to Ford operations in Rockdale Milano and Cameron as named in a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Rutherford
Ford
Rockdale
Alfred Nelson
Milano
Ivy Tidvrell
Star
T. A. Crawford
Cameron
Tax collections October in Lamam county report
Tax collector W A Bonds announces readiness for October 1 collection. County valuation this year is 18 034 250 with total taxes due 409 706 50. Distribution includes roads 113 787 68 schools 48 849 39 poll tax county 2 816 00 poll tax state 16 996 00 general fund 111 812 63 state taxes 135 265 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bonds
Milam County
Poll Tax Assessments Show Higher County Totals
The poll tax rolls list 11,264 taxes for the county versus 10,234 in 1922. If all pay, county voting strength rises about 1,080 from last year, though assessed polls do not precisely indicate strength. Prior payments before January 31, 1924 help gauge actual voting power.
Auto License Fees Rise Under New 1928 Law
The legislature passes a 1928 law lifting license fees for autos above 1922 levels. Ford licenses rise from about 7 dollars to just over 10 dollars, while all other cars follow a graduated scale tied to horsepower and big motor trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
George Mays and Mattie E. Johnson Morris Owens and Jewell Stewart Richard Moultrie and Myrtle Hodge George Young and Alta Lee Guess Miss Tressie Rodgers and Clyde Massey Rufus Luckey and Wilma Odell Dickey Arthur Tyler and Irene Pratt Haywood Cater and Thenalia Robertson Ray Johnson and Annie Hawkins Clay Phipps and Mae Fincher Grady Little and Oma Weems George Ellison and Bessie Woods Wilson Matthews and Nannie Burgess Arthur Green and Mary Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mays
Mattie E. Johnson
Morris Owens
Jewell Stewart
Richard Moultrie
Myrtle Hodge
George Young
Alta Lee Guess
Milam County District Court September Trial Docket
Milam County District Court sets September term trials. Walter Doggrett faces liquor transporting charges on Sept 19, Henry Rhodes manufacturing liquor on Sept 21, Larrus Carey liquor Sept 21, Wesley Stevens assault to murder Sept 24 and manufacturing liquor Sept 24, Jim Brashear manufacturing liquor Sept 24, Jesus De Lacruz assault to melee Sept 17, Frank Mikules selling liquor Sept 25, Paul Hubnic selling liquor Sept 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Milam County
State
Walter Doggrett
Henry Rhodes
Larrus Carey
Wesley Stevens
Jim Brashear
Jesus de Lacruz
Jane
Frank Mikules
Paul Hubnic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court House News
ED. Beard
First Cousin
Herman Rosenthal
Allen Scroggins
John
J. P. Ponton
Allen Serogrin
Justice of the Peace
FE. White
Fuernityu
Simmon
McDougall
Childs
Cameron, Texas
Cam
Cameron State Bank
T. F. Hardy
Presiden Tucker
Thos. H. Graves
Pia P. Lester
Geo. T. Graves
B. J. Matocha
Wilson Bros. Union
W. L. Douglas
Imperial Troy
Reston Laird
Suai Mark
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