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Newspaper
Wimberley Mill
Location
Wimberley, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1968
Page
9
John E. Shelton of Austin, son of a Confederate veteran, became business manager of the camp in 1902. He conceived buying land for a permanent camp, a step deemed crucial to preserving Camp Ben McCulloch against dissolution like other veteran camps in the South.
In 1904, thirty five acres including Rogers Spring were bought from Joe Rogers, a Confederate veteran, for 350 dollars. The site fronts Onion Creek for over half a mile, funded by private subscriptions. Mrs. Georgia Pound Cavett of Dripping Springs and a Kyle native traveled the county by buggy to gather funds.
A detailed historical folder catalogs Hays County sites and markers including Major Burleson homes Old Main SWTSC Carroll Hall and Jacob's Well. It traces Camp Jennie Burleson No 480 and James G Storey Chapter 1004 UDC activities from 1904 to 1945, noting reorganizations and reunions led by figures like Miss Jennie Burleson and T M Quick.
In Hays County and surrounding areas a flood of land deals and prospective buyers fills offices. The ad pages show multiple ranches for sale acreage pricing and contact details, plus requests for deer leases and local business notices.
The excerpt presents the U S national pledge and the Texas pledge. It asserts loyalty to the flag and republic with liberty and justice for all, and honors the Texas flag as well. The two pledges are shown as parallel statements of patriotic commitment.
A quotation asserts belief in the United States as a government of the people and a republic, highlighting sovereignty, equality, justice, and humanity. It emphasizes duty to love country, uphold the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
Pioneer Town reveals a summer program with daily shows at the Opera House and Wagon Camp. Adults 75 cents, children 25 cents, meals with tickets at Silver Spoon cafe, and reservations recommended. Arcade, ice cream parlor, and Pioneer Emporium open daily with attractions and rides.
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