Posey Remembered as Beloved Cameron Merchant
Raymond L. Posey a 25 year old Cameron native and Model Bakery owner died after a brief illness. The funeral, one of Cameron’s largest, was led by Masonic Lodge Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias with services at home and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Mayor U S Hearrell issued a Fire Prevention Day proclamation for October 9 1921 praising fire safety efforts by Fire Marshal Adams and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Josey
Cameron
Malam
Masonec Loage
Knights of Rythias
Oak Hill
Raymond L. Fosey
L. MM. Posey
Model Bakery
Masonic Lodge
Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Baptist Church
Ira F. Key
H. R. MacFadyen
Methodist
Presbyterians
Raymond L. Posey
Ed F. Adams
U. S. Hearrell
Adams
Chicago
I. A.S. Hearrell
City of
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Clubs
Boy Scouts
Labor Council
A. D
Lumber Yard Property Bought by Cameron Firm for 10005
The Wm. P. Carey Co. lumber dealers of Cameron has purchased the Milam County Lumber Company yard site for 10005 from Mrs. N. Cass. Plans call for new sheds to modernize the yard and strengthen the company’s Cameron operations under manager G C Walters who also oversees other local yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Carey Co
Milam County Lumber Company
Cameron
N. Cass
Burlington and Uckholts
Cameron Yard
G. C. Walters
Card of Thanks from Posey Family
Card thanks friends for flowers and sympathy in bereavement. Mr and Mrs L H Posey and family express deep gratitude. Aay Diamond Tires promoted as best on the market by J T Parma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Posey
J. T. Parma
Baptists Secure Groesbeck Pastor
Rev. White of Groesbeck was unanimously called to lead the Cameron Baptist Church. He accepted the call and will assume duties in Cameron in about two to three weeks after the Sunday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. White
White
Groesbeck
Cameron Baptist Church
Cameron
Mrs Lottie Bigbee Buys Robert McLane Property
The Robert McLane home sold to Mrs Lottie Bigbee for 10000 dollars. J D Hefley closed the deal last week. A recent fire damaged Mrs Bigbee’s home and she plans to reopen a boarding house once arrangements are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Bigbee
Robert McLane
J. D. Hefley
Trent Newton
Newton
Stecher Place
Ladies Club Serves Lipton Tea for Ice at Event
Giles L. Avriett notes a ladies club meeting featuring Lipton's Flowery Orange Pekoe tea served iced. The event centers on social gathering and hospitality with tea as a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton’s
King George
Giles L. Avriett
John James Receives Seven Year Sentence on Guilty Plea
John James, 28, formerly of Robertson county, pleaded guilty to the murder of Claude Whitehead near Franklin on June 14, 1918. He was sentenced by Judge John Wat son to seven years in the state penitentiary after a day of trial proceedings in Cameron. Whitehead, 21, was shot at his home in the James settlement amid disputes over James draft classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James
Robertson County
Claude Whitehead
Franklin
John Watson
Watson
L. L. Blaylock
Cameron
James
James Settlement
Whitehead
Draft Board
Gov
Hobby
Milam County
Kk. W. Gilmore
Jack Lewis
H. A. Bush
Mexia
Perry F. Wood
J. L. Goodman
H. S. Moorehead
Franklin and Henderson
J. A. Coax
Cameron Plans Tourist Park For 1922 Opening
The Cameron civic improvement committee selects Wilson Ledbetter park as the tourist camp site and the city votes 600 dollars for improvements. J T Parma outlined the idea after publishing a log book attracting visitors. A letter from the Retail Merchants association proposes sending a representative to organize a local group. A committee of three will study and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Civic Improvement Committee
Commercial Club
Wilson- Ledbetter Park
J. T. Parma
Parma
Retail Merchants Association of Texas
Giles L. Arriett
Minerva oil field activity clocks new drill and leases
Lease trading runs hot in Minerva field as shallow pool paces the week. Oklahoma capital and Gulf coast interests flock to leases while wells resume drilling toward pay sands and a possible deep test within a month. Local operators advance on multiple fronts with rigs moving and new producers expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Oklahoma
Gulf Coast
Oklahoma Bell Oil Company
Robert Issacs
Drs. Newton and
Hubert
Moore
Lucas
West Columbia
Sherring
Elwell
Fogel
Moore Tract
Aleu
J. Z. Hodge
Cooper
Bell & Haines
R. L. Batte
Pete Johnson
Manly
Pat Johnson
Manly- Freeman
Moore C. Hess
Issucs
Texas Plains Oil Syndicate
Neihous Farm
Woodes Well
Little River Production Company
Issacs
Fogel Et al
San Gabriel Oil and Gas Company
Brown
Kemp & Hefley
Moody
Woodbine
Mexia
Milano
Burnett
Cameron
Avinion
Texas
Yarrelton Baptists to Hold Revival Meeting
Rev C L Spradley, county missionary, announces Yarrelton Baptist church revival starting October 5 at 8 p m. Everyone invited to attend and help make the meeting a success as the church seeks to continue the work as the Lord wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrelton
C. L. Spradley
the Herald
Baptist Church
Yarrelton Baptist Church
Yarrelton Church
Novel Handcrafted Ties at the Specialty Shop Your Collection
The Specialty Shop displays needle cases tape measures and table markers among newly hand painted novelty ties. Vendors emphasize unique designs and limited runs appealing to collectors and gift buyers.
Wells Under Test Produce 600,000 Gallons Per Day
Cameron officials report wells tested this week yield about 600000 gallons daily, adequate for industrial and domestic needs. Mayor Hearrell and Engineer James D. Fowler push municipal utilities, a bond plan, and public vote to determine ownership and control. Citizens encouraged to submit written expressions to gauge public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
U. S. Hearrell
Hearrell
Dallas
James D. Fowler
Engineering Service Corporation of Dallas
Hearrel
Fowler
Temple
Herald
George
Jury Admits Lizzie Wilson Will To Probate In District Court
A district court jury ruled in favor of the applicant admitting to probate the will of Lizzie B. Wilson contested since February. The case, heard after appeal, centered on capacity and undue influence with verdicts on two special issues. Continuous coverage noted trial proceedings and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lizzie B. Wilson
H. C. Ledbetter
Lizzie B. Wilton
Ww. Gy. Gillis
John Watson
S. H. Clayton
O. Strilling
U. S. Hearrell
Kidd Henders
John W. House
Jim Andrews
M. Ethridge
Dalla
L. Hefley
Cameron
Southwestern University
Ger Tretown
Wilcox and Graves
Jennie T. Porter
Ida Powel
Lizzie B. Will
Dunning System Music Adopted In Cameron Schools
Cameron school board adopts the Dunning System for junior high music. Mrs Olena Poulson is hired to teach using the method, starting today with sessions Mondays and Thursdays. The move follows support from Mrs E Tucker and several trustees and aims to raise music instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Olena Poulson
F Lott
Poulson
JH. Witte
E. L. Tucker
Tucker
Eugene Wallace
W. G. Gillis
W. C. Triges
Lottie Bigbee
Cre Ce
Tent Meeting At Court House Area Grows In Interest
The Church of Christ tent meeting, one block and a half north of the courthouse, continues with growing interest. Services run each evening next week led by evangelist J. Early Arceneaux from Killeen Texas. Song service directed by J. W. Ocuff and Wm. D. Evridge, noted singers formerly with Trio Music Co. of Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Court House
J. Early Arceneaux
Killeen
Texas
Messrs
J. W. Ocuff
Wm. D. Evridge
Trio Music Co
Ware
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Aly
Mesa DE Wadund LA van Mill UbpMoinks
Lumber Company
Milam County Lumber CO
CASS
Baptists
Lott
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