MILAM COUNTY TEXAS - Newspapers: Gleanings from the Cameron Hearld 1898 ****************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynna Kay Shuffield USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ****************************************************************************** Newspapers have played an important role through the years by not only bringing us local happenings in the community but also news from across the country and around the world. Over the years many records related to our ancestors were lost or destroyed in fires, floods and other natural disasters. Newspapers contain much information that may not be found elsewhere such as births, marriages, deaths, court notices, land sales, tax notices, businesses, etc. They also hold many glimpses of information in their community news and provide us with fascinating details about the lives of our ancestors. We can all learn a great deal from reading about our past and in turn we shall have a greater understanding and appreciation for the hardships and triumphs our ancestors endured while building a new life in a new land. Many newspapers managed to survive the test of time and can now be found at most state libraries on microfilm and most are available through inter-library loan for viewing at your local library. There are well over 100 million pages of newspapers preserved on microfilm in the United States alone. This is NOT an every name index to the newspapers. Only articles related to births, deaths, marriages, lynchings, murders, etc., for Milam County and the State of Texas are found in this newspaper abstract. The items included in the book are not verbatim recitations of the newspaper articles, they are abstracts or condensed versions. Always refer back to the original source, the actual newspaper. = = = = = = = This book is comprised of newspaper abstracts from the Cameron Herald newspaper published in Cameron, Milam County, Texas found on microfilm at the Texas Newspaper Collection at the University of Texas-Austin, Austin, Texas. Caddo Mills News - Carrollton Chronicle - Reel # 1320034683 For a copy of the actual article or newspaper or to purchase a copy of the microfilm, contact: Center for American History SRH 2.101 University of Texas-Austin Austin, Texas 78712 < http://www.cah.utexas.edu/divisions/Austin/newspapers.html > = = = = = = Oscar F. McAnally, Editor and Mrs. Ida J. McAnally, Associate = = = = = = Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 4, c. 1 (no headline) - Last week R. L. Johnson killed the negro porter in the Pacific hotel in Waco. Johnson was placed under bond in the sum of $5,000. The killing was done with a revolver, one shot being fired. Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 4, c. 3 (no headline) - Editor A. D. McNutt of the CALVERT COURIER, died at his home in Calvert week before last. Deceased was one of the best newspapermen in Texas and for more than twenty years he kept the COURIER in the front rank of Texas weeklies. He had been in wretched health for several months previous to his demise. Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 5, c. 3 Resolution of Condolence - To the Members of Cameron Lodge No. 56, International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) - Commemorative of Mrs. Nora Steadman, wife of H. H. Steadman [abstracted] Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Rockdale Locals - At the residence of the bride’s parents, at Sipe Springs last Wednesday evening, Mr. Alva Farmer and Miss Drucie Cole were married. Rev. I. H. Corbett officiating. Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Rockdale Locals - At the home of Dr. Osborne, on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Alford married David C. Edison of Temple and Miss Mary S. Osborne. Mr. Ellison is a conductor on the Santa Fe railroad. They will reside in Temple. [abstracted] Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - The 7-year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Turner died last Sunday. She was buried at the Davilla cemetery Monday. Cameron Herald, Thur., 29 Sept 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - The 4-year old child of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cargle died last Sunday. They recently returned from East Texas and are living on Mr. Caskey’s place Cameron Herald, Thur., 6 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 3 From Ben Arnold - Eugene Weaver and Miss Lizzie Self were married last Sunday night at Walker’s creek church, Rev. Russell of Maysfield officiating. Cameron Herald, Thur., 6 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 3 From Ben Arnold - Clifford, the 9-year old daughter of Mrs. G. B. Gunn, died Sunday after a very brief illness culminating in a congestive chill from which she never recovered. She was a pretty, intelligent, loveable child; but the Angel of Death claims buds and flowers as well as ripened grain. A number of friends accompanied the family to Walker’s Creek, where they paid the last tribute to one they loved. Rev. T. J. White conducted the funeral services and spoke words of assurance and comfort to the widowed mother and sorrowing relatives and friends. Cameron Herald, Thur., 13 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 4 (no headline) - The death of Mrs. Hub Williams at her home near Maysfield last week was much regretted by her numerous friends. She was a most estimable lady, and since the death of her husband several years ago, she conducted a large business interest. Quite a number of friends from Cameron attended the funeral last Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. C. C. Weaver, pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city. Cameron Herald, Thur., 20 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - Joe Reeves and Miss Lena Moeller were married last Tuesday evening, Dr. Ed. A. Martin officiating. Mr. Reeves left today for Galveston to join his regiment at that place. Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 2, c. 1 (no headline) - W. W. Darlington of Marfa, Texas, one of the leading cattlemen of Presidio county, was shot and killed at Marfa early on the morning of the 12th. By some mistake he had entered the house of a friend who, taking him for a burglar, fired at him with the above result. He was about 35 years old and unmarried. B. F. and W. L. Darlington, prominent stockmen of San Antonio, are his brothers. He was buried at Marfa on the evening of the 12th. Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 4, c. 1 (no headline) - Col. Will Lambert died in Houston last week and was buried there Thursday. He was an ex-Confederate soldier and since the war he has been engaged in newspaper work in Texas. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 4, c. 3 (no headline) - Last Thursday afternoon in the town of Wharton, Hope Adams, independent candied for sheriff, was shot and killed. The causes leading up to the killing were not stated, further than that they [are] of a political character. About thirty shots were fired, which indicates that several took part in the shooting. Adams was armed with a Winchester, and his gun fell by his side. Several bullets took effect and death was instantaneous. Fears were entertained that more trouble would follow, and a telegram was sent to the governor for troops but this requested was countermanded, as it was decided that local authorities could preserve the peace. Adams would about 35 years old and was reared in Wharton county. He was well known throughout that section of the State. Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 4, c. 3 (no headline) - Kugadt, convicted for murder in Washington county, recently wrote a letter to a friend giving an history of the affair and the same has been published. Kugadt resided several miles in the country from Brenham, and early one morning he started with his sister for Brenham, where she was to take the train for the old country. On the way they stopped at the watering place and ate dinner. Kugadt’s sister was an invalid, and after dinner as she was getting into the wagon to continue the trip, the horses started and she fell from the wagon, one of the wheels running over her head and neck, inflicting an injury from which she died in a few minutes. Kugadt stated that he feared that he would be charged with murdering her, and to avoid trouble undertook to bury her body in the woods, but the ground being hard, he failed to make an excavation sufficient to receive the remains. He then sought a more secluded place, where he cremated the body. He then fled from the country, and was finally located and arrested in California. The lady had considerable money in check and bank drafts, which Kugadt says were burned with the body. He acknowledged taking about $50 which she had in cash. The Kugadt statement is not a plain one, and upon it he failed to avoid the death penalty. The case forms an important chapter in the criminal history of the State. The supposition that he murdered his sister for her money was the theory accepted by the jury, and the higher courts refused to interfere with the verdict. Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 4, c. 4 (no headline) - Last Thursday Charles Kugadt was hung at Brenham upon conviction for murder committed October 19, 1896, his victim being his half sister, Miss Johanna Kugadt, who had in her possession some money, $400 or $500, to secure which the murder was committed. Kugadt had a family, and his whereabouts in California was located by letters he wrote back to his wife. He claimed to be innocent of the crime to the last, but refused to make a public statement from the scaffold. Cameron Herald, Thur., 20 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - Cards are out announcing the marriage of C. L. Hefley and Miss Daisey Gough at the Baptist church in Cameron, Thursday evening, October 20th at 8:30 o’clock Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 3 Orange Blossoms - C. L. Hefley and Miss Daisy Gough were married last Thursday at 8:30 o’clock at the Baptist Church in Cameron by Rev. L. R. Scarborough. The groom is the son of L. J. Hefley. The bride is the niece of Dr. N. Cass. [Lengthy article – abstracted – description of ceremony, gifts, etc.] Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Rockdale Locals - Last Saturday, after a brief illness, the spirit of Ed. Snively took its flight to that land where suffering is unknown. His friends hardly knew of his illness before the dreadful tidings came that he had passed away. The deceased was 28 years of age. The remains were buried last Sunday at 2 o’clock p.m. in the Odd Fellows cemetery [I.O.O.F.]. He leaves a wife and one child, besides his parents, a brother and two sisters, who will mourn his loss. [Lengthy article – abstracted] Cameron Herald, Thur., 27 Oct. 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Rockdale Locals - Last Thursday Rev. W. T. H. Beazeley, a noble old minister and highly respected citizen, died. He was 76 years old and had been a minister of the Baptist church for 42 years. He settled in Milam county in 1848 and has resided in this and adjoining counties since that time. He was a Confederate soldier and followed the fortunes of the Stars and Bars until it went down in defeat, being a member of Green’s brigade. At the close of the war he went to Brazil to escape the Federal government’s reconstruction. After four years he returned to Milam county where he lived until his death. He leaves a widow and one son. Mrs. J. M. Alexander is an adopted daughter and lives in Rockdale. His son resides in Temple. [Lengthy article – abstracted] Cameron Herald, Thur., 3 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wofford, of Cuero, are the happy parents of a new boy. Mrs. Wofford is staying with her parents, Dr. & Mrs. D. C. Jones. Cameron Herald, Thur., 3 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 5 (no headline) - J. P. Greenwood of Eastland, arrived in Rockdale last Friday on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. John Eggewort. Mr. Greenwood is a native born Texan, and was born in Red River county 74 ago, and has lived in Texas all his life. He has lived under three flags in Texas. First the Lone Star, then the Stars and Bars and the Stars and Stripes. Mr. Greenwood is a hearty old gentleman, and gives promise of several years of usefulness yet. Cameron Herald, Thur., 3 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - Born to Mr. & Mrs. Ike Lynch, a boy. Cameron Herald, Thur., 3 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Burns died Tuesday. Cameron Herald, Thur., 3 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - Ed Jones and Miss Keaton of Donahoe were married Wednesday. Cameron Herald, Thur., 3 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - The 12-year old son of Eli Bailey died at Holland last Sunday and was buried in the Davilla cemetery Monday. Cameron Herald, Thur., 17 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 4 Rockdale Locals - Mr. & Mrs. R. Wells left Tuesday for Rosebud to attend the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Lelia Brown, to Frank Humphrey of Hutto. Cameron Herald, Thur., 17 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 4 Rockdale Locals - At his residence at Dime Box on Wednesday of last week Mr. Asa Moses died, after a brief illness of black jaundice. Deceased was raised near Rockdale, where he was well known and had many friends. He leaves several brothers and sisters who have the sympathy of all. Cameron Herald, Thur., 24 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 2 The Cameronian, a weekly paper published in Cameron announced its suspension last week. Cameron Herald, Thur., 24 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - Last Saturday, a boy arrived at the home of John H. Bickett Cameron Herald, Thur., 24 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - Last Saturday, a boy arrived at the home of J. E. Tyson Cameron Herald, Thur., 24 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - The remains of Rev. J. K. P. Newton of Maysfield were brought to Cameron and interred in the city cemetery last Monday afternoon. Deceased lingered for months on the verge of the grave, surviving much longer than his physicians hoped. He was a most exemplary man and his death will cause sadness to many friends. Besides being a minister in the Presbyterian church, he was an educator, giving much of his time to work in the school room. He served one term as superintendent of our county schools, being faithful in that as well as in other public positions. He leaves a family to mourn his loss – a sad one. Cameron Herald, Thur., 24 Nov 1898, p. 5, c. 4 Davilla Locals - Mr. Kahn and Miss Leota Brickhouse were married at Tracy last Wednesday evening, Rev. Crutchfield officiating. Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 4, c. 4 (no headline) - John B. Shaw was hung at Cleburne on Friday last week, and is said to have protested his innocence to the last. He was very cool on the scaffold, manifesting no concern. He was convicted for the murder of Tom Crain, the evidence in the case being circumstantial. Lee Wilson, who aided him in the murder, was given a life term in the penitentiary. A few days before the date set of his execution, Shaw escaped from Cleburne jail, and after many days of anxious pursuit by officers he was captured, and finally paid the penalty assessed against him. Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - John H. Bond, Jr. of the firm of Bryant & Bond, this city, will be married on December 15th to Mrs. Ray Hodge, of Pine Bluff, Ark. After the marriage the couple will leave for Nashville and Louisville, and from the latter city they will return to San Antonio. Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - Miss Mary Cohen of this city was married to Myer Kahn at Luling recently. Miss Mary has for years been the employ of Haas & Openheimer of San Antonio, and has many friends in San Antonio and this city who wish her much happiness. Mr. Kahn once lived here and is worthy the prize he has won. Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) - Tuesday afternoon Dick Anderson, who was once arrested in this county, with a mask and black robe in his possession, came to Cameron and requested permission from Sheriff Todd to visit the jail. Todd did not recognize him, and instructed Jailer Will Massengale to admit Anderson into the jail. Mr. Bickett informed Sheriff Todd as to Anderson’s identity, and Todd hastened to the jail and searched Anderson, finding concealed on his person two large revolvers, which he took possession of and locked Anderson up. The supposition is that it was a scheme to liberate the prisoners. Massengale says he was completely off his guard and that Anderson could have easily got the drop on him. The probable purpose was to try to smuggle the revolvers into possession of the prisoners, and that the further plan was to seek an opportune time to cover the jailer and escape. Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 4 Rockdale Locals - On last Tuesday afternoon Mr. A. Johnson and Miss Delia Standifer were married at the home of the bride’s mother, about two miles south of Rockdale by Rev. Fred Allen. [abstracted] Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 From Ben Arnold - F. W. Wyatt and wife have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their 3-year old son, who died Saturday the 26th inst. Cameron Herald, Thur., 1 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals - Mrs. Burns, who has been sick for a long time, died at the home of her stepfather, Mr. Moeller, last Wednesday night and was buried at the Science Hill Cemetery (Bell County) Thursday. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her departure. Cameron Herald, Thur., 8 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 2 (no headline) Dr. E. M. Seale who married in Temple on Nov. 20 passed through Cameron with his bride, former Miss Willie McCary en route to Minerva, their future home. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 4 Rockdale Locals – Last Thursday evening Tom Williams of this city received a telegram from Ranger, Eastland County, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, S. W. Williams, which occurred that day. The deceased lived near Thorndale for a number of years, where his aged mother and father still reside. He moved to Coryell County about 10-years ago and afterwards to Eastland County. He was about 45-years old and leaves a wife and five children. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 4 From Sandy Creek – Joe James, formerly a citizen of Cameron, died last Thursday at his father’s house of consumption and was buried here Saturday. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals – J. E. Burt and Miss Alice Godwin were married at the home of the bride’s parents last week. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals – John H. Baldwin and Miss Edna Bailey were married at the residence of W. D. McAninch on Thursday night, Dec. 1st. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals – Mrs. Harlow died on the A. H. Kerr farm very suddenly last Thursday. She leaves a husband and seven children. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals – T. H. Wright and Miss Emma Cryer were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. O. Cryer at Friendship, Wednesday evening of last week by Rev. J. B. Gregory. Cameron Herald, Thur., 15 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 5 Davilla Locals – Mr. Littleton of Heidenheimer and Miss Callie Davis of Davilla were married last Saturday. Miss Callie is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Davis. Cameron Herald, Thur., 22 Dec 1898, p. 4, c. 6 Judge C. C. Cox, one of the survivors of the Texas Navy, died at his home in Live Oak county last week. He held the office of county judge since 1878 until defeated at the last election. Cameron Herald, Thur., 22 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 4 Daughter born to Arthur W. Taber. Cameron Herald, Thur., 22 Dec 1898, p. 5, c. 6 From Ben Arnold – Bone on the 17th inst., a daughter to Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Decker.