MILAM COUNTY TEXAS - Newspapers: Gleanings from the Cameron Hearld 1902 ****************************************************************************** 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 book is comprised of newspaper abstracts from the Cameron Herald newspaper published in Cameron, Milam County, Texas and available for purchase on microfilm from Southwest Micropublishing, Inc. 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. 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[lengthy article] Marriage - Miss Meta Thompson married Robt. L. McCown at the Presbyterian church last Thursday at 1:20 by Rev. C. C. Weaver. [lengthy article] Cameron Herald B Thur., 23 Jan 1902 Death - From Maysfield B Miss Mabel Hammonds died at the home of Mr. Pink Lester last Sunday. Mr. Lester's home was her adopted home; her father's parents lived at Jones Prairie. Miss Mabel was just entering her 15th year. She was buried at the Little River Cemetery. Death - From Maysfield B Ed White was notified by telephone from Hearne Sunday of the sudden death of his friend, Miss Annie Griffin of that place. Milam County School Fund (1901-1902) Per Capita Apportionment Citation by Publication: J. T. Mathews, Guardian of the Estate of Lottie Mathews, a minor. Biographical Sketch: J. M. AJim@ Hooks, candidate for District Clerk. He was born in Hardin County, TN in 1876. In 1882, he came, with his father's family to Texas, locating for 1-year in Red River county, near the state line. In 1883, the family came to Milam county, settling in Cameron. Jim was 7-years old and he has lived here since, for 19-years. He ran for City Assessor and Collector of Taxes 4-years ago and received the highest volte polled for any one candidate at that election. He was elected to a second term by a very large majority and his term will not expire until next April. His wife is a daughter of the late, Maj. J. C. Rogers. [very lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: J. A. Berker to Emma Townsend; Gus Davis to Josephine Handy; John Cochran to Orie Cook; Hollie Hannefield to Addie Lewis; Joseph Dickens to Corie Woods; Henry Canady to Pearl Breedlove; Sam Houston to Tampa Hubbard; M. M. Burkeen to Jane Blancott Fight - Rockdale - Last Saturday night some boys engaged in a fight on the streets of Rockdale that resulted in young Mr. Parker being seriously stabbed. His mother is a widow living about 8-miles south of town. Death - On Thursday of last week, Tom Angel, was shot and killed near Buffalo, Leon county by Tom Neil. Both men were armed with revolvers and each fired 4-times. Neil escaped unharmed. The deceased has brothers living near Cameron at Silver City and they attended the burial near Buffalo last Saturday. County Jail Repair - James Kendrick, representing the Pauly Jail Company of St. Louis, MO, has just repaired the damage done to the county jail when the prisoners escaped some weeks ago. The break has been completely restored and without cost to the county. The trouble arose from carelessness in putting in some irons and when Judge Pool made this plain to the company, they sent Mr. Kendrick here at their own expense. Cameron Herald B Thur., 30 Jan 1902 Ben Arnold - Situated 10-miles north of Cameron on the S.A.&A.P. railroad and in the northern part of Milam county, has about 250 residents, 7 business houses, 2-room school house with an enrollment of 130 students. There are no churches however three dominations (Methodists, Baptists & Presbyterians) use the school house, services three Sundays every month. The Ben Arnold Literary Society meets every Friday night. There is no well and water is scarce with everyone using tank water as cisterns are dry. [lengthy article] Death - Ben Arnold - Doccie Smith, age 9, son of Mr. Smith died on the morning of the 28th after a brief illness of pneumonia. Burial at Ben Arnold cemetery. Mr. Smith moved from Alabama to his place about 2-months ago. Shooting - On Wednesday of last week at 6 p.m. at the passenger depot at Bellville a shooting affray occurred that resulted in three deaths on the spot; one mortally wounded and three more hurt, but not fatally. Sometime ago, Walter Pennington killed J. C. Odom and the case was set for trial in the district court, Jan. 22nd. The deceased Odom has a brother, Milam Odom and a half-brother Raymond White, who was constable in the Wallis precinct. The parties met at the depot and while a large crowd was there waiting for the train. It is believed the shooting was begun by the Odom faction. Pennington was the first man shot, the ball entering the stomach, and ranging upward, passed entirely through him. He drew his revolver after being shot and used it with deadly effect, if reports are correct. Constable White fell dead, with his revolver ready to fire and near him Milam Odom fell dead. Henry Dittert, a bystander, was also killed. Pennington shot 6-times, unloading every chamber of his revolver. Elihu Pennington received a scalp wound, Antone Dittert received a flesh would in the side and John Havkath was shot in the foot. Elihu Pennington is the father of Walter Pennington. The shooting was in the midst of the crowd, was unexpected and rapid. Those wounded and Henry Dittert, killed, took no part in the affray. Explosion - On Friday of last week, Mrs. Humble of this city, while making fire in a stove, was seriously hurt and her baby was injured by an explosion. A dynamite cartridge or some other kind of explosive was secreted in the wood and the stove was torn to pieces by the blast. Mrs. Humble's injuries were in the face and left-hand and the baby was hurt on the back of its head. Death - Mrs. D. E. Barmore died at her home at Milano last Friday night. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Fowler. Survivors: husband and 6 children, the youngest being 6-days old. Engagement - Letter from San Francisco, CA dated Jan. 9th announced the engagement of Carl H. Schlotter, formerly of Cameron and Miss Emma Gehring of Sacramento, CA. Marriage - Capt. W. D. Paden of Cameron and Mrs. C. L. Bibb of Dallas were married on Thursday of last week in Dallas by Rev. W. V. Frierson, brother-in-law of the groom. The couple will return to Cameron where they will make their home. Candidate - Jesse T. Thach announces his candidacy for the position of Pubic Weigher for Pct. 1, or the Cameron Beat. He is the son of the late Geo. T. Thach, the first sheriff of Milam county. Candidate - C. V. Huffman announces his candidacy for Constable of Beat 1. He lives in Elm Ridge where he was born and raised. His father, Alex Huffman was one of the early settlers of this county, and was a soldier in Hood's brigade. Candidate - John C. Crunk announces his candidacy for the legislature in the 66th district. He is a native Texan and was born in Burleson county. In 1861, he responded to the first call to arms, enlisting as a member of the command raised by Henry E. McCulloch for service in the Confederate army. After a year in the cavalry, he was transferred to the infantry and for 3-years served in the regiment commanded by Geo. W. Jones, Walker's division. After the war, he moved to Davilla, Milam county and after the adoption of the present state constitution, was soon elected as constable of Beat 5. He was later elected as justice of the peace and a county commissioner. He has never been defeated for office. [lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: E. D Kelso to Birdie Massengale; Fred Thompson to Mattie Johnson; Phil Halley to Mary Lewis; Willie Wilson to Emma Whitewood; D. D. Foster to Kate Curlee; W. S. Fikes to Ettie Cooner Train Wreck - Houston Post - Fort Worth, Jan. 26th - A rear-end collision between two stock trains northbound at 3 a.m. this morning, near Keller, 15-miles north of Fort Worth, W. T. Stillwell was instantly killed and his body burned in the wreck and J. G. Adkins was mortally wounded, one leg and one arm were broken. Both men lived at Rosebud and owned the stock that was being shipped to the St. Louis market. The collision was on the Transcontinental or joint track. Cameron Herald B Thur., 6 Feb 1902 Death - South Bend - Mrs. Alice Devany died on Sunday, Jan 26th after suffering with rheumatism for quite a while and a recent bout of pneumonia fever. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Shafer and was born and raised in our community. She was born on Dec. 13, 1880. Survivors: husband and an infant son. [lengthy article] Death - David A. Allen, age 72, in Kansas City, KS on Jan. 27th. He formerly lived in Brenham and later Cameron, serving for a number of years as assistant postmaster under the late Capt. B. I. Arnold. He was a mason. Buried at Brenham on Friday, Jan. 31st. Death - Albert Horstmann, father of Angust Horstmann and Theodore Horstmann, died at Buckholts this week. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday at 3 p.m. [lengthy article] Candidate - John T. Henderson of Yarrellton announces his candidacy for justice of the peace, Beat 7. He is a son of the late Col. J. W. Henderson, one of the first settlers in that section of the county. Death - Collier - G. T. Gasaway died last Tuesday. Survivors: wife and children. Cameron Herald B Thur., 13 Feb 1902 Death - Ben Arnold - W. Jamerson died and leaves a wife, five children and one brother. Death - Ben Arnold - New reached here Friday of the death of Henry Martz. He had been in the mercantile business here for the past 8-months and after taking sick, returned to his home in Austin Co., where he died of typhoid fever. Corinth Cemetery Ghost Story (page 1) Marriage Licenses: H. J. Gandy to Laura Brasil; James Grace to Annie Christian; W. N. Guthrie to Mary Waugh; Vince Mitchell to Josephine Houston; Robt. Key and Lucy Black; I. D. McFarland to Ossie Smith; T. J. Choat to Alice Luce Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. James Coleman Deaths - Mr. & Mrs. Taylor, who have leased the Bickett farm had the sad misfortune to lose two grandchildren [no names given] last week. Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lankford on Tuesday this week. Letter From Alabama - We moved from Ben Arnold last fall to Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, a nice little town of about 1,500 residents. It has four churches, Methodist, Baptist, Christian and Primitive Baptist. It has two school buildings, College and City school. One bank and 45 business houses. Has plenty of good water and nice farming county with land worth $10 to $35 per acre. This is sandy country and it never gets muddy. By Verna Decker, age 11 Death - Hon. Columbus Upon died in San Antonio last Saturday afternoon, having been seriously ill since last November when he was stricken with paralysis. He came to Texas in 1854 and was married in 1865. He was a gallant officer during the war, serving in Whiting's divisions, Army of Norther Virginia. He was a lawyer of the San Antonio bar and was a member of the 46th and 47th Congresses, being elected as a democrat. Cameron Herald B Thur., 20 Feb 1902 Death - Yarrellton - Capt. J. W. Adams died after being ill for some time, but was not thought to be so seriously until a few days before his death. Survivors: wife, two sons and a daughter. Burial in North Elm cemetery. Death - Hon. J. L. Goodman of Rockwall county died last week at his home. He served in the 26th and 27th legislatures. Marriage Licenses: George Speed to Kate Smith; Joe Arnold to Florence Mason; William Hertdge to Flora B. Boren; Walker H. Turnham to Lillian V. Thomas; R. S. Stalcup to Emma Anglin; C. P. Smilie to Lena Flournoy. Death - Felix Blankenship died at Buckholts last Sunday night with pneumonia Cameron Herald B Thur., 27 Feb 1902 Trial - John Beardon who killed Pitt Newcomb in Rogers some days ago was refused bail Deaths - Temple - Last Sunday morning while a switch engine was pulling a heavy train from one track to another, a car of coal was encountered and pushed off into the round house, killing two men, L. L. Fisher, Foreman and Fireman Joe Scully, who were crushed in the cab. Three more were seriously injured. The engine used was an oil burner but the wreck did not burn. Death - Uncle Jack Blankenship died last Monday night at his home near Buckholts from pneumonia. He was one of the early settlers in this county and leaves a large number of relatives. Death - Clifford Harris, age 2, son of Mr. & Mrs. M. M. Harris died last Friday from pneumonia. He was one of twin boys and was sick but a short time. Burial in Corinth cemetery. [lengthy article] Death - Charlie Maddox, age 38, son of B. I. Maddox, was thrown from his horse and killed last Saturday night. He lived in the Walker's Creek community and was returning home from Cameron. After crossing Elm Creek, his horse took a fright and lunged against a wire fence at Silver City. He breathed but once after assistance reached him. His neck was broken by the fall and there was no chance for recovery. Commissioner's County Proceedings: M. R. Nicer, Mrs. Lottie Burk and Mrs. J. E. Campbell were allowed $5 per month. Burial - Ben Arnold - Mr. Maddox was buried at Ben Arnold on the 23rd having met with a horrible death by being thrown from his horse, breaking his neck. Death - Ben Arnold - News reached here of the death of Mrs. John Stewart at Hobart, I.T.. Mr. Stewart moved from this place only a few months previous. Marriage - Yarrellton - Mr. Shaw and Miss Bell Davis were married last Sunday at South Elm. Cameron Herald B Thur., 6 March 1902 Death - Grandma Homan died last Saturday at the home of her son, Hon. W. K. Homan in Colorado City, TX. Marriage Licenses: Jacob Smiley to Louvinia Taylor; J. Hine to Mollie Harlow Divorce Citation - Nannie Matkins, plaintiff vs. Wm. G. Matkins, defendant, Cause No. 3862, Milam County District Court, filed on Feb. 24, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on May 24, 1891 and lived together as man and wife until Feb. 10, 1901 when plaintiff left defendant on that date. Plaintiff was in poor health and physically unable to perform all the household duties and had no assistance and defendant came home and found her sick in bed and then and there cursed and abused her and told her she was not sick, was a damned hypocrite and too lazy to do anything. On that date, defendant was cruel and unkind to plaintiff and addressed her in opprobrious epithets and threats of personal violence. The plaintiff has one child by defendant, a girl, and plaintiff asks for custody of the child. Divorce Citation - L. C. Robbins, plaintiff vs. N. W. Robbins, defendant, Cause No. 3861, Milam County District Court, filed on Feb. 24, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on Aug. 26, 1896 and lived together as man and wife until Nov. 6, 1898 when defendant without vault of plaintiff voluntarily abandoned plaintiff and has not contributed to her support since that date. There is no community property. Plaintiff asks that her name be changed from L. C. Robbins to L. C. Webb, her name prior to marriage. Cameron Herald B Thur., 13 March 1902 Suicide - Mark Saunders of near Minerva committed suicided last Saturday evening by taking strychnine. Survivors: wife and a large family. No cause was assigned for the deed. Cameron Herald B Thur., 20 March 1902 Divorce Citation - Emma Burton, plaintiff vs. Pink Burton, defendant, Cause No. 3868, Milam County District Court, filed on March 12, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married in Milam county and lived together as man and wife until Aug. 1901 when defendant without cause or provocation on the part of plaintiff, beat plaintiff with a strap, seriously and painfully injuring her. Immediately thereafter, plaintiff left and has lived separately and apart from him ever since. Two children were born to the couple, Sarah, a girl, age 8 and Pinkey, a boy, age 3. Plaintiff asks for custody of the children. Strike - About 150 negroes at work for the Santa Fe at Cameron went on strike last week. The complaint was that time taken in going to and from meals was charged against them. Death - W. A. Wingo died at his home near Clarkston after a brief illness with pneumonia. He helped hold the primary election and was in Cameron on the following day. He was one of our best citizens and owned a nice home. Survivors: wife and several children. He was a Woodsman of the World at Jones Prairie and carried a $1,000 policy which has been paid to the wife. Death - Cameron - J. B. McKinney, age 58, died last Wednesday at 6 p.m. at his home in this city from an overdose of morphine, which was not taken with suicidal intent. He had been sick for several weeks but was able to be up and walk about the place a little. His wife had been in the habit of measuring doses of morphine for him, the constant use of which he seems to have been addicted. On this occasion, Mrs. McKinney was working in the garden and when she returned home, he told her he had taken a dose of the drug and felt drowsy. The Drs. Cass was sent for and they worked with him for some time without being able to resuscitate him. Burial was the following afternoon at 4 p.m. at Oak Hill cemetery. He came to Cameron from Grimes county some years ago and worked repairing watches, clocks and jewelry. About 12-years ago, he married a sister of Mrs. J. W. Davis, his wife surviving him. He was an ex-Confederate soldier, having served through the way as a member of the 18th Georgia regiment, Hood's brigade. He was a frail, delicate man. [lengthy article] Marriage - Yarrellton - D. Wilkerson and Miss Hassie Woodlie were married last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Meadows. Death - Mrs. Cryer, wife of Ike Cryer of near Davilla, died Tuesday night after a lingering illness from dropsy. Survivors: husband and 8-children. Marriage Licenses: David Wilkerson to Hassie Woodlee; Joe Shelton to Hellen Smith; Pete Porter to Joe Penny; Ed Adams to Effie Cosby; G. W. Malone to Nodie Cross; John Wills to Lena B. Thomas; Norris Gentry to Lavada Tyson; Robt. S. Isaacs to Addie W. Cone Death - August Lewy, many years ago mayor of Temple, died a few days since at Santa Rosa infirmary, San Antonio. He was a lawyer and had lived in the Alamo city for 15-years. In 1888, we believe, he was nominated to represent Bell county in the legislature and was defeated by an independent at the general election in November of that year. Burial in Montgomery, AL. Cameron Herald B Thur., 27 March 1902 [Note: This newspaper is out of date order on the microfilm, it appears after the 3 April 1902 edition] History of Early Banking in Texas (print for Will Howard) Birth -Tyson School House - Son born to Mr. & Mrs. E. Shuffield Visiting & Death - Mrs. Geo. Thorne, accompanied by her two little boys, is in our city from Fort Worth visiting her brother, Hon. L. C. McBride. Her husband recently lost his life in the wreck on the Fort Worth & Denver railroad. He was in the service of that company. Marriage Licenses - Turner Bennett to Lizzie Walker; J. L. Brumbelow to Z. Glover; Brooks Arthur to Maggie Wells; A. O. Hanson to Lora Boulter Cameron Herald B Thur., 3 April 1902 [Note: This newspaper is out of date order on the microfilm, it appears before the 27 March 1902 edition] Birth - Tyson School Houston - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Tyson Visiting - Cameron - M. F. Sperry of Oakhurst (San Jacinto Co.), Texas is in our city and will remain several days, his mission being to purchase bulls or stags for the Columbia Lumber Company. The animals must not be over 7-years old and weigh not less than 1,000 pounds. They are to be used in hauling logs and Fort Worth prices will be paid. Divorce Citation - Greely Howard, plaintiff vs. Beecher Howard, defendant, Cause No. 3897, Milam County District Court, filed on March 25, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married in 1898 and lived together as man and wife for a period of about 6-months when the defendant, without cause on the part of plaintiff, left plaintiff's bed and board and since then has been living a life of shame. During the time the couple lived together, plaintiff treated said wife (defendant) with kindness and consideration and due to defendant's infidelity and abandonment of plaintiff, it will be impossible for him to live with her as his wife and sues for divorce. Divorce Citation - J. D. Harris, plaintiff vs. Ella Harris, defendant, Cause No. 3870, Milam County District Court, filed on March 15, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on April 13, 1901 and lived together as man and wife until April 24, 1901, when defendant left the bed and board of Plaintiff and since has not returned to live with him and plaintiff does not know the defendant's whereabouts. During the time plaintiff lived with defendant, he contracted from her a loathsome disease, which was of such a nature as to render his further living with her as his wife unbearable and insupportable and plaintiff sues for divorce. [Note: the following pages appear out of order on the microfilm appearing with pages for March 27, 1902 instead of with the April 3, 1902 edition] Death - AW. F. Crawford - One of the Largest Attended Funerals Ever Witnessed in Cameron - Glance at his Character - Biographical@ - Capt. Wilbur Fisk Crawford died Friday, March 28, 1902 at 11 p.m. in Austin where he had been about a month under treatment. The body was brought to Cameron on the northbound Sap passenger and was taken to the family home where it remained until Sunday afternoon. The funeral was at the Methodist church on Sunday at 3 p.m. Pallbearers: John H. Bickett, W. M. Jeter, John B. McLane, Dr. W. W. Greer, T. F. Hardy, B. J. Baskin, John B. Wolf and W. K. Dickinson. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery in Cameron. He was born on March 31, 1850 in Brunswick, ME. His father, Rev. Geo. C. Crawford, moved to Kents Hill, ME where he was educated in the public schools and later entered the Maine Wesleyan Seminary, at that point, one of the best schools in the state. After finishing his education, he entered the post office at Brunswick, ME as assistant this his father, who was for many years pastor in charge of the Methodist Church of that city. This position he filled through three terms of office which proved the beginning of his political career and years devoted to postal service. While very young, he was town committeeman, railway mail agent and deputy post master, being postal clerk between Boston and Bangor, ME. While in this service he received severe injuries in a railroad collision from which he was incapacitated for 3-years. This being the direct cause of his last fatal illness. In 1880, he moved to Illinois where he purchased a republican newspaper, the ABloomington Daily Leader.@ This he succeeded in making one of the strongest voices for his party for 7-years. In 1882, Pres. Garfield appointed him a U.S. post office inspector and was made the special agent of the department and assigned to duty in Texas. This office comprised much daring detective work along the boarders and through the wilds of this state. He was later transferred from this field as post office inspector to the district of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas. In 1882, he came to Cameron with his brother Henry Crawford, and established the first bank in Cameron under the firm name of Crawford, Arnold & Crawford. In 1884, he bought out Arnold's interested and established a new bank known as the Milam County Bank, which for 12-years remained one of the foremost banking institutions in the state. He organized the Milam County Oil Mill and was closely identified with many business enterprises of the community, controlling and loaning large sums of Eastern capital. He was instrumental in assisting many farmers of Milam County establish homes. On Dec. 29, 1887, he married Miss Anna Fitzwilliams of Bloomington, IL, with whom he had one son, William Fisk Crawford, Jr., who both survive. He was a mason. He was a delegate to every national convention with the exception of two from 1876 and was a McKinley elector at large in 1900. At the time of his death, he was post master at Cameron, having been appointed on May 9, 1901 by Pres. McKinley, this appointment being made during a recess of Congress; was later appointed by Pres. Roosevelt and confirmed by the Senate in Feb. 1902. [extremely lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: W. T. Wheatley to Dora Boren; James Stone to Minnie Bowen; S. E. Wright to Josie Kahler; W. W. Outlaw to Maggie Growl; Joe Donsey to Lula Bagley; L. L. Couser to Effie Spoonermore; T. R. Vaugh to Callie Hickman Cameron Herald B Thur., 10 April 1902 Death - Yarrellton - George Moore died at his home near North Elm last Thursday. Survivors: wife and 5-children. Birth - Boy born to Hon. Sam G. Little on Friday evening of last week Notice - My wife, Ada Devers, having left my bed and board without my consent, this is to notify all parties that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. J. H. Devers, Cameron, April 1, 1902. Death - Last Friday morning, J. E. Reno received a telegram announcing the death of his father, Henry Reno, age 80, at the old family homestead in Canton, NC. Illness - Mrs. Mallard, on the Ed Tompkins place in the eastern suburbs of Cameron has been in critical condition for several days. She had a baby some days ago and financial condition of the family has not been such as to allow the attention she should have had. Last week when neighbors ascertained her condition, Dr. E. P. McKinney volunteered his services and with the aid of Dr. M. C. Sapp, an operation for relief was performed last Sunday afternoon. We don't know what the results will be at this writing. Surgery - The 8-year old son of W. H. Henson, who lives on the Rockdale and Tracy road had a surgical operation on Thursday of last week performed by Dr. W. W. Greer. There is a forest growth in many localities in this county known as the Agum elastic.@ The tree has a black scaly bark and the sap contains a considerable quantity of gum. The child took to the habit of chewing this gum and swallowing it, with the result that it lodged in the bowels and by slow process a formation was made almost half as large as a hen egg. The boy was confined to the bed and suffered great pain. As a last result, Dr. Greer cut into his side and found this remarkable formation. He brought it home with him and it may be seen at the hospital. The boy was still alive Friday. Marriage - Chas. N. Green and Miss Mannie Stewart were married last Sunday at 3 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. F. E. Stewart, Durango, Texas. The bride is the sister of Mrs. S. W. Cheeves of Cameron and has visited here often. The groom is one of Cameron's most promising business men. He and his brother, Albert Green, under the firm name of C. N. Green & Bro. Stand in the ranks of the best merchants in Cameron. [lengthy article] Death - Miss Gertrude Lappington died at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. King, in Cameron, last Saturday night after suffering with pneumonia for several days. Funeral was a 3 p.m. last Monday afternoon with burial in the Oak Hill cemetery. She was born in Mobile, AL in 1839. In 1890, she came to Texas from Franklin, LA and for the last 6-years had lived in Cameron. Since 1882, she has been with the Vinson children and has been with Miss Judith Vinson as a foster mother since 1888. For some time, was in charge at the Milam hospital administering to the wants of suffering humanity and to the hospital patients she endeared herself. [lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: Toney Johnson to Minnie Givens; C. N. Green to Mannie Stewart; Will Martin to Eliza Tatum Cameron Fire Dept - The new fire alarm bell arrived several days ago. T. M. Sapp got the contract for placing it in position. It will be located at the department station. Cameron Herald B Thur., 17 April 1902 Bankruptcy - Benjamin A. Coffield of Rockdale, hearing before Franz Fizet, Esq. referee, Austin, Texas on May 3, 1902 Death - Judge W. E. Collard died at his home in Austin from pneumonia. He was our district judge for several years, preceding Judge Henderson, who was appointed by Gov. Ross to fill-out the Collard unexpired term, when the latter was promoted to the court of civil appeals upon the creation of that tribunal. [lengthy article] Trial - John Bearden, who lives in the western part of Milam county was tried week before last in Belton for killing Newcomb at Rogers about 2-months ago. The jury could not agree, 6 for acquittal and 6 for a short term, and were discharged. Defendant was free on $1,500 bond. He is well connected having married a daughter of Sam Frazier, who is one of Milam county's oldest and best citizens. The defendant is represented by the Cameron firm of Nelson & Little and Judge A. W. Gibson of this county, and J. B. McMahon of Belton. [lengthy article] Cameron Herald B Thur., 24 April 1902 Yarrellton - A most peculiar craze has arizen (sic) among us. Many men have shaved off their mustaches and now look like members of congress, flotorial (sic) representatives, white lipped Irishman, or big fat babies. Resolution of Respect - W. M. Allen, deceased by the Yarrellton Camp, Woodsmen of the World, No. 738. Murder - Last Friday afternoon, about sunset, Ed King, negro living on the H. F. Smith farm on the river below Cameron, shot his wife with a shotgun, killing her almost instantly. Deputy Boles was sent and he found the alleged murderer but King escaped in a thicket. The next day, bloodhounds were brought from the State Farm in Beat 7 and Massengale found King and placed him under arrest and he is lodged in the Cameron Jail. King claims the shooting was accidental. Marriage Licenses: O. W. Spring to Jessie Bell; Louis A. Kabela to Maud Williamson; Frank Hodge to Fanny Miller Death - Ed Malcum, age 12, drowned in the natatorium1 at Waco last Sunday afternoon. He could not swim and by accident got beyond his depth. He was a newsboy for the Times-Herald and was the partial support of his widowed mother. Death - Mrs. M. E. Bloodworth of Oak Cliff died last Tuesday in Cameron at the home of her brother, C. H. Smith. She was buried Wednesday morning in Oak Hill cemetery. Resolution of Respect - Miss Gertrude Lappington, deceased, by the Methodist Church Aid Society In Memorium - Rodney Mitchell, deceased Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. P. O. Adams on Sunday, April 20th Death - Mrs. J. L. Caruth died last week at her home in Lilac Death - Mrs. Sam Gilleland died last week at her home in Ad Hall of pneumonia. Survivors: husband and several children. Death - The 8-year old son of W. H. Henson, who week before last had surgery performed by Dr. Greer to removed from the bowels a gum elastic ball that had formed almost half as large as a hen egg. He was brought to the hospital in Cameron were he died on Wednesday night of last week. His body was taken to the family home on the Rockdale and Tracy road for burial. Mrs. Henson, mother of the deceased, came to Cameron and was with her son when he died. He suffered in great agony and death was the only relief. There had been no hope for his recovery, the case having been allowed to run on so long, but they were determined to do all they could. Cameron Herald B Thur., 1 May 1902 Delightful Entertainment - Mr. & Mrs. Jeff D. Hefley - At Home [very lengthy article about this social event, including description of entertainment and clothing worn by those attending] Serious Accident - Rev. C. W. Tomkies was advised that his wife had ben seriously hurt in Nor Orleans and he took the first passenger from Cameron to Houston where he made close connection for New Orleans. The accident: Mrs. Tomkies, with a lady friend, was in a furniture store on Canal street when a heavy piece of furniture fell from the 5th floor and struck Mrs. Tomkies on her head, bruised and cut her face, and crushed her skull to some extent. The physicians decided to remove her to the sanitarium where an operation will be performed in raising the fracture. It was thought she would have to remain under care for 10days but was at that time getting on better than could be expected considering. A trained nurse and physicians have the case in charge and are hopeful of good results. Bankruptcy - Francis Marion Johnson of Buckholts, hearing before Franz Fizet, referee, Austin, Texas on May 17, 1902 Death - Tully A. Fuller died at his home in San Antonio last Sunday evening. He was one of the best known lawyers in the state. He was sick a few days with malarial fever which completely undermined his constitution. He was born at Bonham in 1860 and was a graduate of the Agricultural & Mechanical college. In 1894, he was a candidate for attorney general, that being the year when Crane was nominated for his first term. In 1897, he was appointed assistant attorney general and served 2-years. He served 1-term as member of the legislature. Resolution of Respect - W. Oscar Jamison, deceased by the Ben Arnold Lodge 449 I.O.O.F. Thanks to the Sanger lodge at Sanger, Texas for kindness on behalf of our brother after the accident resulting in his death and thanks to the Odd Fellows Lodge of Temple under whose auspices the body was laid to rest. Survivor: father who lives in Missouri. Appointment - Mrs. Anna Crawford was notified last Saturday by telephone that she had been appointed postmistress at Cameron to succeed her husband, deceased. Death - A negro woman [no name given] was drowned in Little river near Cameron last Tuesday. She, with others, were attempting to cross the stream in a wagon, when the team became frightened and she jumped out and drowned before she could be rescued. Robber Wanted - Citizens of Rockdale have recognized the photograph of AMoore,@ the man whom Detective Potts shot at Fort Worth last Monday week, as the man they suspected of having robbed the post office and as the man who had been seen around town prior to the robbery. Moore was shot in the arm while trying to escape. His comrade escaped. They are considered desperate men. Marriage Licenses: A. A. Frierson to Eva Jones; Ned Williams to Martha Walton; James F. Kelly to Lizzie Scott; John Worley to Ada Reed; Pete Venters to Evelina Minor; J. C. Newton to Lessie English; Chas. W. Gunn to Pinkey Bradstreet; W. T. Gilliam to Clara Horton Biographical - Capt. Martin M. Kenney, age 70, of Austin has been visiting his nephew and namesake, Dr. M. K. Lott, last week, the legal holiday, the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto. Capt. Kenney is the Spanish translator in the general land office of Texas and has been a citizen of Texas 69-years, having lived in Texas under four flags. He was well acquainted with Gen. Houston and more than once has introduced him to the people of Austin county in his canvasses for office. He was the commander of Company K, 21st Texas Cavalry, D. C. Giddings Regiment, one of the most notorious and daring scouts in the Confederate army, who had charge of the famous Crowley's ridge where he was almost mortally wounded, having his windpipe shot in two by a minnie bullet. He was left for dead, and for 2-months, his family mourned him as dead. [extremely lengthy article] Marriage - A. A. Frierson and Miss Eva Jones were married last Thursday afternoon at the home of Jno. B. McLane. Mr. Frierson resides in the Sharp neighborhood near the San Gabriel river. Miss Jones is a niece of Mr. McLane. Death - Gus [Augustus E.] Norman, age about 28, died on Wednesday night of last week at his home in Thorndale after being ill with pneumonia for 7-days. He was a native of this county and had been in the grocery business in Thorndale for about 5-years. When he was quite small, his father [F. Y. Norman], then constable for Beat 5, was murdered while attempting to make an arrest and for years he was the sole support for his widowed mother and the younger children. He was married to Miss Fannie Williamson who with two children, one a boy age about 20-months, survive him. He was a Woodsman of the World and a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. The body was taken to Lilac and he was buried next to his father who preceded him 16-years ago. [very lengthy article] Cameron Herald B Thur., 8 May 1902 Divorce - Ella Martin vs. C. L. Martin, granted Divorce - Paralee Williams vs. Hamp Williams, granted Marriage - Yarrellton - A. W. Wilkerson and Miss Lula Allen, daughter of G. W. Allen, were married last Sunday morning. Marriage Licenses - Henry Palmer to Mollie Norwood; A. W. Wilkerson to Lula Allen Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. John W. Hood, on May 1st Fire Bell - The fire alarm bell recently purchased by our fire department was placed in position, tested and rejected. It was very defective as an alarm. It could not be heard as far as the town clock, and was not in it against the hideous whistle at the power house. Death - W. M. Reese, age 80, died on Wednesday of last week at the home of his son near Curry after a long period of affliction. He was once one of the most successful farmers in the county, owning a valuable farm in the Marlow community. Some years ago, he was taken down with pneumonia which developed into paralysis, from which he never recovered. Survivors: a number of grown children and their families. Death - Marguerite Bonds, age 6, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bonds died on Wednesday of last week at the home of her parents in Rockdale, suffering 4-days with diphtheria. Mrs. Bonds is a sister of County Superintendent [Frank J.] Clement. Death - Mary Amelia, McCalla, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. F. McCalla died on Wednesday of last week at the home of her parents in Rockdale, suffering from congestion. Mr. McCalla is a brother of Mrs. J. F. Thompson of Cameron. Cameron Herald B Thur., 15 May 1902 Trail - Ed. King charged with murdering his wife on the H. F. Smith farm a few weeks ago, is on trial. Death - Mrs. Sarah Lagrone of North Elm died Saturday night, May 10th. She was born in Alabama, but her father, Down Shirley, moved to Texas when she was a child. She was the oldest child of this family and was raised in North Elm. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. T. A. Casey and a sister, Mrs. Ben Ellis of Rising Star. Confederate Graves in Oak Hill and Old cemeteries: AAunt@ Eliza McLane; E. J. McIver; J. F. Thompson; Braxton Robinson; J. E. Muse; J. K. P. Newton; J. W. Williams; Chas. K. Robinson; Rev. Jas. Peeler; J. S. Womack; Lloyd Gray; W. M. James; Rev. Scarbrough; N. D. Easterwood; A. G. Campbell; Rufe Campbell; A. J. Stone; C. G. Cobb; J. W. Hood; J. B. McKinney; N. P. Garrett; James Reese; W. V. Hefley; J. C. Rogers; Perry Wilkerson; Lou Batte; W. M. Williams; A. L. Chambers Death - Infant boy of Mr. & Mrs. Mallard was buried in Oak Hill cemetery last Sunday. Death - Mrs. Sara Lagrone died suddenly with heart failure last Saturday at 10 p.m. at her home near North Elm. Her family was among the early settlers in the Elm creek country. Her husband died several years ago. Burial was Sunday at North Elm cemetery. Birth - Yarrellton - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Marak Death - Yarrellton - Mrs. Lagrone died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Casey. She was buried in the North Elm cemetery. Unveiling - Last Sunday afternoon the gravemarker for J. T. Edmonds, deceased was unveiled by the Yarrellton Camp of the Woodsmen of the World at the North Elm cemetery. [lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: Dolphus Pendleton to Sallie Dean; W. L. House to Janie Cobb; I. L. Holbert to Elva McDonald Cameron Herald B Thur., 22 May 1902 Trial - Ed King, charged with murder, life term County Support - Mrs. Lee Wilson of Gause, $5.00 per month; Mrs. Clement of Sandy Ridge, $5.00 per month County Support Discontinued - Geo. Sargeant; Robt. Anderson; William Boggs; Mrs. Wates; Fannie King; Mrs. Forsythe; Mrs. Nicar Ex-Confederate Pension Applications Approved: W. B. Meek; Mrs. M. E. Hamil; W. A. Christian; J. M. Capp; W. L. Lewis Birth - Yarrellton - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Bud Roundtree Death - Nick Frazier of Waco was shot and killed in a gambling room in that city last week by Charles Henry of Belton. Frazier once lived in Temple and it is believed the trouble started as the result of an old feud. Several blows passed between them before the shooting took place. Newspaper - Thorndale Thorn began publication, Bro. Ramsey in charge Marriage Licenses: Jimmie Maxwell to Sarah Jane Judie; Conrad Jakel to Sofa Hollup; Jim Hart to Mollie Robinson; Peter Bunton to Carrie Server; L. C. McKinney to Mattie Fleming Death - Mrs. P. T. O'Sullivan died last Sunday night at her home in Burlington after being sick a week with pneumonia. Ex-Confederate Grave Decorated: Aunt Eliza McLane, who while she did not take her musket and march against the hordes of the federal forces, she lent her time and efforts to the comfort and relief of the boys in grey who were so unfortunate as to fall sick from exposure and privations incident to a soldiers life or who fell wounded on the battle field. The following notes on her career and services were furnished by Dr. W. M. Woodson, now of Temple: AShe was with Dr. Frank Hawthorn and Dr. Paul Jones of Alabama during the last years of the Confederacy and journeyed with them and their hospital over portions of the Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Only once did she leave her post of relief and duty. Just before the close of the war, she volunteered to make a trip from north Mississippi to her home in central Alabama to get needed supplies for use in the hospital. Transportation being cut-off, she resorted to private conveyance and securing a horse belonging to Dr. Woodson, who was then convalescing in the hospital, she with bags and bundles of bandages tied to her saddle, mounted the horse and rode from Wilcox Co., AL to join the hospital at West Point, MS, and was there during the battle, secreting the horse in a brick smokehouse, while the federals were in the town. After the battle, she mounted the horse again and rode alone over 200-miles to her home, having often to leave the road to avoid the squads of federal troops who were not raiding that section of Alabama and delivered Dr. Woodson's father the faithful horse and turned her attention to comforting the bereaved and sick at home.@ Administrator's Notice - Estate of John W. Urie, deceased by D. E. G. Campbell, Administrator AIn Search of Greener Fields - The Local Santa Fe Agent Elopes and Leaves Endorsers in the Lurch@ - Last Saturday sensational reports were circulated in Cameron in regard to the conduct of J. W. Kavanaugh, the local agent for the Santa Fe at this place, however he is no longer on duty as the agent. He was of portly bearing and was regarded as a very serviceable individual. He was on the list of democratic delegates to the state convention that assembles in Galveston this summer. His current whereabouts are unknown. It was discovered on Thursday of last week that there was something peculiar in local railway circles and that some of our citizens were on Kavanaugh's paper at the bank here were feeling a little weak in the knees and were otherwise generally shaky. Last Saturday the whole thing turned loose like a volcanic eruption when it was learned Kavanaugh had eloped with a woman from Temple, and that by telegram from Temple to his deserted family in Cameron, he misled them on a fool's errand to San Antonio in search of him. We cannot undertake to portray the anguish that now reigns in the hearts of his abandoned family. Kavanaugh's services here have been of such a noted and valuable nature. The Herald has an advertising contract with the Santa Fe road which stipulates that we are to be paid for advertising in passenger transportation, the contracts expiring semi-annually, when they are promptly renewed, because these relations between us have been pleasant, and we trust, mutually beneficial. Last fall we decided to attend the Dallas fair and the transportation for our entire family amounted to about $36. We made application 2-weeks in advance for this transportation through Kavanaugh, and the time passed on and our date set for our going passed. Those tickets were not placed in our possession until Saturday before the last day of the fair and not desiring to go then, we returned the tickets to him requesting he supply us instead with round-trip so that we could go to the San Antonio fair. We have a like contract with the I&GN railroad and on the same day made application for what we wanted to the offices of that company at Palestine. We received these passes in a few days, but the Kavanaugh business again hung up and the date for our trip arrived with no transportation. We went to the office here and demanded satisfaction. Kavanaugh was polite as a Abasket of chips,@ and assured us that if we would pay our way to Milano he would see to it our money would be refunded. We did so, leaving Cameron in the night and taking from the night agent a receipt for $2.65 cash paid. Upon our return home, we made application for reimbursement of this small amount, enclosing the receipt as a voucher to be used by Kavanaugh in make collection for us. Weeks and even months passed and still no tidings. We finally got after him and threatened to lay the matter before the general offices in Galveston in person; he remonstrated against this and assured us he would have our money refunded in a few days. We waited and finally he sent to this office by Blount McCord a railroad check for $1.50 attached to a receipt which we were asked to sign in discharge of the debt. We refused to do this and commented freely on this system of business. Blount reported to his royal highness, who called us up over the phone to tell us that Blount was but an Aunderling@ in the office and didn't know anything about the business. We at once and for the first time, addressed a letter to W. S. Keenan, general passenger and ticket agent at Galveston, giving him a full history of all these transactions and what Keenan wrote back was a plenty. It was disclosed that Kavanaugh had $2.65 in his possession for The Herald at the time when he sent the $1.50 and as to what he did with the $36. Dallas transportation, he was wholly unable to explain. We read Keenan's letter to him and his reply and he came near getting fired then. He begged like a dog to retain his position, and upon assurances of future good conduct, he was allowed to retain his position. We wrote to Keenan withdrawing our grievances and asking conciliation as to Kevanaugh. The next we hear of Kavanaugh was that he had accepted a lieutenancy under Sorreltop and had undertaken the work of mustering the railroad vote against McAnally's contract bill and really he was more successful than was Macune, who held a similar office under the same Jacob in 1895, when the attempt was made to drive The Herald from the field. Constituted by nature as he seems to have been for questionable practices, it was but meet and proper that on a matter involving dishonest methods that he should have been found on the side that he was. [very lengthy article] Cameron Herald B Thur., 29 May 1902 Death - Geo. W. Wallis, age 41, died on May 16th at his home in Rockdale after months of declining health. He was born in Mountain Home, AR and settled in Rockdale in 1884. He was formerly a salesman with Scarbrough & Hicks and he left there and was the senior member of the firm of Wallis & Giesecke and afterwards the firm of Wallis & Hale. Later he was in the fire insurance business with his brother-in-law, G. M. Ryan and was thus associated at the time of his death. Survivors: wife, former Miss Mattie Hale, whom he married 16-years ago. [lengthy article] Confederate Autograph Album of Capt. A. G. Campbell, Co. D, 40th Alabama, father of Mrs. Dr. Moore. Poem in album written by Miss M. D. F. Bywater, dated Columbus, OH, June 4, 1863 [poem included in article] Death - Dudly Morgan, negro rapist, was burned by a mob at Lansing, near Longview, last Thursday. His victim identified him and while at the stake he made a statement confessing his guilt and implicating another person in the plot. Bones and remains were taken as souvenirs of the occasion. Death - Rev. C. C. Weaver returned last Friday morning from Mississippi. He was on the train from which, Dudley Morgan, negro, was taken by a mob and he stated he'd never seen as many revolvers in all his life before as he witnessed on this occasion. Death - Hon Stephen H. Darden, a member of the Confederate Congress from Texas and the first comptroller of the state un the present constitution, died a few days ago at Brazoria. He was about age 80. Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. J. M. White Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hefley last Friday Death - Mrs. J. C. McCawley died on Wednesday of last week at her home in Rockdale after a lingering illness of many months. She came to Rockdale from Palestine, her husband engaging in business in that place. Survivors: husband and three children Marriage - Sunday afternoon, Gus Evans and his bride (nee: Miss Kate Rentfro) arrived in Cameron from Copperas Cove where they were married at 10 a.m. that morning. They took dinner with City Marshall Stedman and left on the evening passenger for Rosebud, where Mr. Evans is in the jewelry business. The bride was from Coryell County. Advertisement - Money to loan on 30-days time - Call on Mark Shuffield Marriage Licenses: Don Blankenship to Becca Shurtleff; Gus Evans to Laura K. Renfro; Parjedes Saureka to Tamara Masias; Billie House to Southie Clark; J. J. Nedbalek to Fannie Surovick Cameron Herald B Thur., 5 June 1902 Graduate - Miss Bessie Agnes Dwyer of San Antonio, after a law course of 3-years in Washington, will be the first Texas girl to take the degree of Bachelor of Laws. She is a daughter of the late Judge Thomas A. Dwyer of San Antonio and for several years held a position in the post office at San Antonio. In Memory - Wm. R. Weise, deceased by the Jones Prairie Camp No. 486, Woodsmen of the World. Survivors: wife, children, parents, brothers and sisters. Death - J. H. Fisher, age about 60, was killed near his home in Waco on Friday morning of last week by a live wire. He was once a resident of Weimar. Bankruptcy - Simon Grubel of Milam County, hearing before Frank Fizet, referee, Austin, Texas on June 21, 1902. Newspaper - The Cameron Daily Tribune celebrated its first birthday last Monday. The proprietors, Mr. Maltman and Mr. Bailey, deserve much credit for their pluck and energy and they are giving Cameron a newsy little daily, one that deserves the support of our citizens. Trial - Joe King, the negro charged with murdering his wife on Jones Prairie some years ago and who had meanwhile been a fugitive from justice, plead guilty in the district court and was given a life term in the penitentiary. Commencement Exercises of Cameron Public Schools [lengthy article] Marriage - J. H. Allen and Miss Mamie Cryer were married last Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's father, Ike Cryer, near Davilla. Mr. Allen has been engaged in the Cameron Herald since last fall and is an industrious and sober young man. The bride is the daughter of a well-known farmer of Beat 5. They will make Cameron their home. Cameron Herald B Thur., 12 June 1902 Death - Miss Willie Whited, age 5, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Whited died in the Meserve tank, just outside the Cameron city limits last Thursday afternoon. The Whited family have been at work this year on the Meserve farm and lived in a pasture near the water tank, from which they have secured drinking water during the year. Last Thursday all but Willie left the premises on a jaunt and sometime before sunset, Willie told her mother that she would go to the tank and get some water to wash her doll clothes. Her mother assented, not dreaming of the consequences of the trip. The children are small, have carried about all the water on the premises this year, and they have kept house while the parents have worked in the field. They dipped up water at a shallow place in the tank but this time Willie took a large bucket and the supposition is, not being able to sink it at the usual place, she went over to a deeper place near the dam and in attempting to fill it there she fell in and was drowned. She had been gone nearly an hour when it was thought time to make an inquiry as to here whereabouts. Near the tank is a family tenting and when it was learned she was not there, the mother, screamed as she hastened from the house to the tank. Her sister, a young lady with her, followed and when they reached the tank they discovered the dead body of Willie floating on the surface. Securing a pole, they pulled the body to the bank and the mother, frantic with grief, gathered the limp child in her arms and for some time refused to relinquish it. The father was at Green's lake fishing and did not return home until dark to find learn of the events. Neighbors came and dressed the body and on Friday about 2 p.m. the child was buried in the old cemetery. [very lengthy article] Death - Julia Raby, little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. T. Raby died at Tracy on June 4th and was buried in the Zion cemetery on the Davilla and Tracy road. [lengthy article & poem] Death - Dr. F. M. Law, president of the board of trustees, Baylor college at Belton, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning. Death - Charles Vanicek died last Thursday at his home in Rosebud after a brief illness. For a number of years he was a citizen of Cameron, having a bakery here. He was a member of the Cameron Lodge No. 610, Knights of Honor (K of H). His business in Rosebud was recently destroyed by fire and he was putting up a brick building replacement. Insane - Mrs. Jones, an invalid lady who has lived for sometime in the home of Mark Shuffield, west of the Sap depot, was adjudged insane last week and taken by Sheriff Todd to the asylum at Austin last Thursday night. She has been a charge of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church during her illness. Insanity was superinduced by affliction and worry, doubtless. Update on Situation - Mrs. J. W. Kavanaugh called on The Herald office last Saturday and secured a number of copies of the May 22nd newspaper containing an account of the exodus of her husband from this city and state. She said she had received a number of letters making inquires about him and the report published in The Herald was so realistic she decided to send out copies in reply. She and her little son were left perfectly destitute and will need assistance or else they will suffer. It is not known the amount of money Kavanaugh took off with him. He had just received his time check for the last month and his family did not get a cent of his. He sold a railroad lot here, received money for it, and did not report the collection to the company. We do not know the amount of his shortage. He moved in the upper circle among the blondes. New Santa Fe Agent - M. T. Knight of Somerville has been assigned to Cameron as agent for the Santa Fe and took charge last Monday Marriage - Charles Siebert and Miss Emma Ade were married last Saturday afternoon at the home of Elder & Mrs. J. A. Challenner in this city. Mr. Siebert is the affable baker for J. M. Bauknight and the bride is from Nashville, TN. Anniversary Celebration - Mr. & Mrs. Geo. I. Davidson celebrated their 1st anniversary of their wedding. The couple will soon removed to Corsicana. [lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: Mose Williams to Alice Franklin; Orange Cooper to Lizzie Carter; W. H. Walters to Katie Howard; Hugh Vaughn to Artie Worcester; Charlie Siebert to Emma Ade; Stephen Turner to Francis Hale; J. N. Griffin to Pearl Rose; Piola Traverra to Piola Artez Final Accounting of Estate - Harry Belcher, Cleveland Belcher, Arthur Belcher, Alma Belcher, Ricia Belcher and May Belcher by M. A. Belcher, Guardian Cameron Herald B Thur., 19 June 1902 Death - James William McGuire, age 1 year & 25-days, son of John & Ola McGuire, died at the family home on June 9th at 9 o'clock. [lengthy article & poem] Marriage Licenses: H. P. Holder to Irene Burnley; J. F. Davis to Mattie Stacy; P. E. Davis to Mary Stacy; M. L. Spoonemore to Rosa Lee Reynolds; Virgie Grey to Minnie Fuller; Alec Jones to Adeline Dodson; Don Leach to Lula Hensly Death - L. C. Thompkins was shot and killed b Dr. C. W. LeGrand at Hempstead on Thursday of last week. LeGrand was arrested. The shooting took place in front of a drug store and several shots were fired. Death - City Marshall Sam Burks of McKinney was shot and killed one night last week by Mrs. T. E. Graham, who mistook the officer for a burglar. Burks was following a negro and happened to pass out of an alley into the Graham backyard. He had been serving as marshal for more than 10-years. Death - Some days ago H. Goode, who had his foot cut-off by a train at Rockdale, died at his home in Franklin. He was a prominent citizen of Robertson county. Birth - Boy born to Dr. & Mrs. G. B. Taylor on Thursday, June 12th Cameron Herald B Thur., 26 June 1902 20th Anniversary of Cameron Herald newspaper [very lengthy article] Shooting - Last Friday night there was a dance on the Alva Pool place across the river south of Cameron at the house of the Barrow family. The frolic was extended beyond the hour of midnight and was closed at 2:30 a.m. in a very unforeseen manner. Several young men from Cameron, one of them being J. F. Heaner, became involved in a difficulty with Henry Leary, another Cameron visitor. The crowd was terror-stricken by a fusillade of shots in the room and when it was over, it was learned that Heaner had been shot twice through the left leg, Ballard Thompson of Cameron received a flesh wound in the left leg, Will Mowdy, who lives in Beat 3, received a wound to his right arm, the ball fracturing the bone. One woman was severely burned with powder. The wounded men were brought to town. Will Massengale went over early the next morning and arrested Leary and on Saturday he made $700 bond. Examining trial before Justice Lankford next Monday, June 30th. Death - Mrs. M. A. Ryan died at her home in this city on Wednesday afternoon last week and was buried in the city cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Survivors: several children. Arrest - Frank Mathews, colored, charged with poisoning his wife at Ben Arnold some time ago waived examination and could not make $2,500 bond and is in jail. Birth - Twin boys born to Mr. & Mrs. John Moseley in this city on Friday, June 20th Marriage - Dr. John B. Martin and Miss Jennie O'Bannon were married at Belton on Wednesday morning. Dr. Martin has lived here [Davilla] since childhood and for the past 3-years has been following his profession here. Miss O'Bannon has been a music teacher in the Baylor college at Belton. Davilla Tribune Marriage - Prof. W. E. Whiteside and Miss Annie Chandler were married at 6 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, June 18th at the home of Hon. & Mrs. T. S. Henderson. The bride is the niece of Hon. T. S. Henderson and for some years has taught in our public schools in Cameron. Marriage - Daily News of Santa Barbara, CA, June 17, 1902 - Joseph Allen Nesbitt and Miss Annie Melville Cramer, both former residents of Cameron, Texas were married at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. H. S. Peck on Montecito St. on Saturday afternoon. The couple left for Los Angeles where the groom is employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. [lengthy article] Bankruptcy - Alfred Edmond Brady of Maysfield, Milam County, hearing before Frank Fiset, referee, Austin, Texas on July 5, 1902. Cameron Herald B Thur., 3 July 1902 Newspapers - The Houston Chronicle absorbed the Houston Herald, both being afternoon papers. Death - Richard Ware, age about 50, died last Thursday in a hospital in Fort Worth as the result of heart failure. In 1878, he was a mere boy, yet he was a Captain in the Ranger Service. When out scouting he met Sam Bass and two of his comrades in Round Rock and a battle ensued. After the firing ceased, Bass and Barnes were dead and Jackson wounded. Ware did the shooting. Afterwards he was sheriff of Mitchell county for 5-years. President Cleveland appointed him a U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Texas and served until the outgoing of the democratic administration. He then went into the cattle business. Death - The little son, age about 2-years, of Mr. & Mrs. Robt. A. McLane was buried in Oak Hill cemetery last Saturday morning. Death - Miss Sallie J. Stedman died at the home of her brother, H. H. Stedman last Sunday afternoon about 6 p.m. after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were Monday morning at 10 a.m. at the home and the body was taken to the Elm Creek cemetery, 2-miles from Yarrellton for burial, that being the last resting place of several other family members. Since the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. H. H. Stedman, she has had charge of the motherless children and discharged that important trust. [lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: Quinn Milow to Maggie Hillrey; Albert Podany to Pearl Ezzell; Charles Lockett to Ophelia Lewis; C. G. Smith to Maggie Blancett; Nathaniel Hardin to Georgia Brown Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Luce last week Divorce Citation - Ida A. Langford, plaintiff vs. W. H. Langford, defendant, Cause No. 3879, Milam County District Court, filed on June 17, 1902 - Petition alleges couple were married on July 27, 1876 and lived together as man and wife until March 15, 1897 at which time defendant abandoned plaintiff and has since remained away from her. There were three children born, who are minors: Walter Langford, Willie Langford and Roy Langford. Defendant has refused to aid in the support of plaintiff and minor children. Plaintiff asks for a divorce and custody of minor children. Marriage - Miss Mary Newton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James B. Newton of Milano, and St. Clair Byrne were married Wednesday, June 25th at 1 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Milano. The groom is from Palestine, which place the couple will make their home. Cameron Herald B Thur., 10 July 1902 Marriage Licenses: Reed Basden to Carrie McFarland; W. R. Cryer to Lizzie Reaves; John Statsney to Ledustka Mikadik; L. Worthman to F. Walston; L. D. High to Carrie Storey Death - Jas. F. Miller died at his home in Gonzales on Thursday morning of last week served in the Confederate army as a member of Terry's Texas Rangers from the beginning of our great civil war until its close. He was born in Tennessee in 1832 and came to Texas during his early life. After the war, he was active in business and banking. He was a Mason and was elected Grand Master in 1873. He served his district in the 48th Congress and 49th Congress, declining to accept a third-term. Deaths - Three men were drowned while bathing at the pavilion in Galveston last Thursday afternoon about 5:30 p.m. The dead are: Capt. E. G. Rust, age about 65, owner of the Dispatch Printing Company and Walter Chandler, both of Houston and James N. Davis, night editor of the Galveston News. Chandler was the son-in-law of Rust. Rust founded the Southern Mercury at Dallas and sold it to the Alliance in 1886 and was the owner of a publication at the time of his death. The trouble resulted from Chandler getting too far out beyond the ropes where he encountered an undercurrent which threatened to take him out to sea. His cries for help called Rust and Davis to his aid. When they encountered the current, they called for help. An expert swimmer, Prof. Herman Berneau, was present and he pulled Rust to shore and with him, three others who had gone out to assist and had become exhausted. Rust died from heart failure as he was not under water long enough to drown. Davis and Chandler were swept under by the current and their bodies were not recovered that day. The water was 10 or 12-feet deep whee the men drowned and was inside the outer bar on which they could have waded. They had ventured some 100-feet from the ropes when they encountered the undertow, a current which sucks under and pulls the victim out from the shore. Davis' son was with him and he too nearly lost his life in an effort to reach his father. The 1900 storm changed the gulf shore line at Galveston and since has been more dangerous. Death - Tom Floyd was shot and killed at Rockdale last Thursday by Frank Gilton, who claims the shot was an accident. Both are negroes. Floyd was the delivery wagon driver for Scarbrough & Hicks. Marriage - Miss F. Walston and Leonard Wortman were married in Maysfield last Saturday. The groom is a merchant at Henrietta, Texas. The bride is a sister of Mrs. E. S. Hudson of Cameron. Tribute of Respect - Miss Sallie J. Stedman, deceased, by the Aid Society of the M.E. Church of Cameron Cameron Herald B Thur., 17 July 1902 Birth - Davilla - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Robinson on Tuesday Marriage Licenses: Levi Davis to Georgie West; Hugh Parker to Nannie Burris; Calvin Marks to Lillian Pressly; J. V. Echols to Lena Wilson; J. W. Laster to Mamie Finch Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. M. M. Kemp last Sunday night Estate of W. M. Allen, deceased - Mrs. Emma Allen filed application for appointment as guard for minors Maud B. Allen, et al. Resolution of Condolence - Miss Sallie Stedman, deceased, by the Maccabees of Lone Star Hive No. 29 Resolution of Respect - Miss Sallie Stedman, deceased, by the Cameron Lodge No. 56, International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Cameron Herald B Thur., 24 July 1902 Anniversary - Houston Post last Monday contained a very good picture of Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Pool of near Buckholts, together with a short biographical sketch. On July 3rd, they celebrated the 68th anniversary of their wedding. Mr. Pool was born in the Edgefield District, SC on August 31, 1812 and with the family, moved to Alabama in 1817. In 1837, he married Miss Alpha Russell, a native of Perry Co., AL. In 1870, they moved to Milam county and have lived here ever since. They had six sons and six daughters, eight of whom are still living. They have 51 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild - 135 descendants in all. Mr. Pool's father served in the revolutionary war and was at Bunker Hill. Birth - Yarrellton - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Wm. G. Chapman on the 15th inst. Marriage Licenses: J. H. Hilton to Ida Johnson; Joseph Barker to Samantha Puckett; Ben Hilliard to Caroline Prince; Ollie F. Seuell to Lula Allen; C. S. Newman to Lula Angell; Alvah Jordan to Nancy Avery; Tony Goodwin to Mary Jones; Conrad Witte to Kate Lierman; Henry Taylor to Fannie Nobles Death - One day last week, Dr. A. E. DeLipcsey (?) was murdered in Houston by D. E. Williams and his two sons. Insane - Mrs. Jones has returned from the insane asylum at Austin, being dismissed as cured. Insane - W. L. Osborne, formerly of this county but now of Taylor county, is reported deranged on religious subjects. Death - Last Tuesday afternoon, Dr. W. W. Greer received a telegram from Ashville, NC, notifying him of the death of his father, Rev. C. M. Greer. The deceased spent several weeks in Cameron some months ago. Cameron Herald B Thur., 31 July 1902 Note - out of order on microfilm, appears after the 14 August 1902 edition] Marriage Licenses: Joshua Meyers to Manda West; T. L. Duckett to Sue Stedman; R. E. Duke to Ellen Yarbrough; John J. Lesikar to Albino Marek; Josh Miles to Amanda West; E. R. Walston to Lula Jackson; Charles J. Wells to Winnie C. Taylor Death - Mrs. J. C. Crunk died at the family home in Davilla last Sunday at 5 a.m., after a serious illness of more than a month. Survivor: husband. [lengthy article] Visiting - James Shuffield returned to Temple last week after spending several days visiting relatives in Milam. Death - W. W. S. AScott@ Tyson, age 52, died at his home in Maysfield last Thursday at midnight after a lingering illness of many months. Scott Tyson, as he was generally known, was born and raised in this county. His wife died in 1898, leaving to his care eight children, and seven of these were with him at the time of his death. We believed County Clerk Tyson is his only brother. Marriage - Miss Albino Marek and J. J. Lesikar were married last Thursday, July 24th at 2 p.m. at the home of the bride's brother, Frank A. Marek in this city by Judge Pool. They will make their home in Victoria county. Marriage - Miss Sue Stedman and T. L. Duckett were married last Wednesday, July 23rd at the home of the bride's uncle, County Tax Assessor H. H. Stedman. Death - Dillon Blalock died at a house near the crossing of the Sap and Santa Fe on Wednesday morning of last week of typhoid fever. Survivors: wife and baby a few months old. They are very poor people and their destitution was not known until a few days before his death. He was buried at the expense of the county. [lengthy article] Cameron Herald B Thur., 14 August 1902 [Note - out of order on microfilm, page 1 & 2 appear before 31 July 1902 edition. The 31 July 1902 edition appears with 8-pages and then page with headline Argument in Opposition to Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Continued from Page 1" is from the 14 August 1902 edition. At the very least, the pages of these two editions are mixed-up and/or missing.] Birth - Yarrellton - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Bryant Monday morning Card of Thanks - from Walter A. Thomas for kindness shown at the loss of his wife. Cameron Herald B Thur., 21 August 1902 Shooting, Stabbing & Death - Yarrellton - South of the creek near South Elm school house, T. Goree and Mr. Holland had a dispute over a cow, which resulted in Mr. Holland being stabbed several times by Mr. Goree and being shot at by Mr. Goree's son. Mr. Holldand died last night. We hear the Mr. Goree and his son are in jail. It is said both parties were under the influence of liquor. Trial - W. T. Eldridge, charged with the murder of Capt. Dunovant had an examining trial in Houston before Judge W. H. Wilson last Friday and bond was set at $25,000. Dunovant served in the Confederate army when but 15-years old in Evans' brigade, McLaw's division. His left arm was shattered at the second battle of Manasas and he lost his right arm at the battle of Petersburgh crater. He was an impetuous, overbearing man but was the soul of honor and integrity. In 1898 he was associated with Eldridge in the construction of the Cane Belt road and testimony showed there had been trouble between the two men for some time. At the primary election at Eagle Lake on July 19th, the two men met and Dunovant drew a revolver and a shooting melee was averted by the retreat of Eldridge. When Dunovant was shot, he had a revolver in his coat pocket and the supposition is that it hung when he attempted to draw it. It was turned sideways in his pocket and the hammer was fastened in the cloth. Death - Mack Griffin, age about 30, died at his home on Tuesday of last week and was buried in Corinth cemetery. Death - John Powers, a boy, was drowned while in bathing last Thursday in the Brazos river near Baileyville. The Powers family leaves near Jones Prairie and have lived in the county for many years. Joe McCoy and Willie McCoy attempted to rescue the boy and came near losing their lives. Burial apparel was secured in Cameron. Death - Conflicting reports have been published concerning the death of Miss Nellie Gray, age 13, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. E. H. Gray at Rogers last week. R. F. Pool of Cameron went to Rogers the next day and from him we obtain the following statement which he secured from members of the family and is correct: It was late Tuesday afternoon when the distressing accident happened. Miss Nellie had been curling her mother's hair and when Mrs. Gray attempted to blow out the lamp used, the flames went down, ignited the oil, causing the lamp to explode. Mrs. Gray's clothes were set on fire and Miss Nellie in her efforts to aid her mother, caught fire and ran out into the yard, where the breeze fanned the flames, causing her to be frightfully burned. She died within a few hours, it being impossible to relieve her. She was buried in Rogers cemetery the afternoon of the next day. Mrs. Gray was painfully burned but will recover. Shooting, Stabbing & Death - Last Saturday afternoon on the Goree place near Buckholts, a serious affair took place between Tom J. Goree and Thornton Holland, a tenant on the Goree farm. It appears Holland purchased a milk cow from Goree and had not settled for the animal. A dispute arose and some very bad reports reached Goree about what Holland was alleged to ave said. When they met, Goree stabbed Holland 4-times, one of the wounds reached to the lungs. During the encounter Goree's son, a boy, shot Holland 4-times, without effect. Holland, last Monday, was reported in critical condition. Goree was placed under $2,000 bond and his son was placed under $250 bond. Marriage Licenses: W. A. Gray to Lillie Casper; S. C. Mayfield to Mattie F. Shaw; R. L. Riddle to Florence Bailey; F. E. Reader to Hanna Eddington In Memoriam - Mrs. Walter A. Thomas, deceased by the Lades' Aid Society of the Christian Church. Survivors: husband, children, sisters, and mother [very lengthy article & poem] Death - Verna Decker, eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Decker died at Albertville, AL from typhoid fever. [lengthy article] Cameron Herald B Thur., 28 August 1902 Card of Thanks - Lady Thomas, deceased by her aunt, Mrs. W. T. Neblett. Marriage Licenses: J. A. Hill to Effie Scudday; F. G. Bentley to Dula Warren; Orange Cooper to Luticia Cook; Bird Henry to Mollie Fowler; J. L. Glenn to Fannie Lee Williams; Manuel Davis to Lula Sanders; Frederico Marino to Elisa Cadena; A. C. Wiggins to Jennie Sullivan Death - Bro. Weaver's mother died at Ronceverte, WV several days ago. He was with her at the time of her death. Marriage - Miss Effie Chambers of Cameron and J. C. Christian of Bryan were married last Sunday morning at the home of the bride's mother in this city. The couple will live in Bryan. Marriage - ABride at 16 - Writ of Habeas Corpus Interrupted a Honeymoon@ - Sheriff Will I. Satterfield of Hill county arrived in Cameron yesterday for the purpose of serving a writ of habeas corpus upon Miss Duley Warren granted by the judge of the 18th judicial district. Miss Warren is the daughter of Colonel John Warren, one of Hillsboro's prominent citizens. On Tuesday night last, she eloped with Fred G. Bentley of Hillsboro. The couple came to Cameron and were married at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Before Sheriff Satterfield arrived, the couple left for Houston. The sheriff served the papers and the youthful bride returned to her father and promised to remain true to him when she reached her majority. Houston Post Resolution of Respect - Lady Thomas, deceased by the Cameron Methodist Sunday School Administrator's Notice - Estate of Ella Cole, deceased by J. W. Hudson, Administrator Cameron Herald B Thur., 4 Sept 1902 Marriage Licenses: A. P. Dinkins to Lula Hensley; Ausborn Bowman to Lucy Rogers; Billie William to Leslie Dyer; J. M. McCoy to R. Yarbrough; William Baker to Tommie Prince; S. Mears to Ara Dickerson; V. B. Clarry to Alice Naff Cameron Herald B Thur., 11 Sept 1902 Death - Yarrellton - The little infant of Mr. & Mrs. Archie died at the family home. Burial was in the Methodist graveyard. Marriage Licenses: M. P. Hill to Ardell Bates; John Dickson to Hattie Davidson; J. E. Erwin to Alice Cubello; Tom McGee to Mary Niles; T. W. Lantrip to Mrs. Mattie Henderson; John Cooper to Malissa Ellis; Simon Jackson to Willie Scott; Henry Liermann to Ida Janke Birth - Child born to Mr. & Mrs. . A. Black with blue eyes Marriage - Miss Mazie Boone and Seb Tyson were married on Wednesday of last week at the home of the bird at Higgins, Texas. The couple arrived in Cameron last Saturday afternoon and will make this their future home. Mr. Tyson is one of our leading merchants, being with the firm, Tyson & Tyson and was raised in this county at Maysfield. Cameron Herald B Thur., 18 Sept 1902 Resolution of Respect - W. W. S. Tyson, deceased how died on July 24, 1902 by the High Priest and companions of the Little River Royal Arch Chapter No. 66. Death - Dr. F. B. Looney, member of the 26th & 27th Legislatures, died a few days ago at this home in Oakwoods, Leon county. He was engaged in the practice of law at the time of his death, having abandoned the practice of medicine a number of years ago. Citation - H. B. Kite and wife, Mary Kite, Henry Green Sampier, J. A. Sampier, J. M. Sampier, P. M. Sampier, Jr, and F. R. Sampier, plaintiffs vs. Robert D. Sampier and Mattie Morton, defendants, Cause No. 3930, Milam County District Court, filed on Sept. 13, 1902 - Petition states plaintiffs and defendants are the children and heirs of P. M. Sampier, Sr. and Mary Sampier, both deceased, and they both died in the state, with only the plaintiffs and defendants as their only heirs. Plaintiffs sue for partition of estate. Marriage Licenses: D. L. Sides to Annie Crossland; William Speigel to Ola Belle Williams; James Williams to Ella Miller Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Jas. A. Cone last Thursday Birth - Son born to District Clerk & Mrs. Jim M. Hooks last Saturday morning, weight 13-pounds Announcement - Cards are out announcing the marriage of Glenn Flinn of this county and Miss Elizabeth Brewer of Williamson county. The wedding to take place at the home of the bride's mother in Georgetown on Sept. 17th. Birth - Son born to Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Irby in Cameron last Friday Death - A. L. Massengale died at his home near Maysfield at 8 p.m. Sept. 9th after an illness of several months. Survivors: Jailer W. T. Massengale, cousin and Mrs. Giles C. Avriett, cousin. He was a mason and was buried last Thursday in Little River Cemetery. Death - Charlie Gartner died last Tuesday morning at Denison. Charlie's father, mother and sister live in Cameron and it was in this city that the was raised. Some years ago, he was post master at Crawford and the then left and went to north Texas to accept a place in the railway mail service and had been engaged ever since on the Central from Denison to Houston. His body was brought to Cameron on Wednesday morning on the Katy flyer and burial was in Oak Hill at 10 a.m. that same morning. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. Final Accounting - Estate of Martha J. Gooch, deceased by E. A. Wallace, administrator Divorce Citation - Matilda Reed, plaintiff vs. Clay Reed, defendant, Cause No. 3934, Milam County District Court, filed Sept. 15, 1902 - Petition alleges the couple were married [date not stated] and lived together until June 1, 1897 when defendant abandoned the plaintiff without just cause or excuse and has remained away from plaintiff and refused to return. Divorce Citation - Emma Cody, plaintiff vs. George Cody, defendant, Cause No. 3933, Milam County District Court, filed Sept. 15, 1902 - Petition alleges the couple were married in Sept. 1895 and lived together until Feb. 1897, when defendant cursed and whipped plaintiff and drove her from his house and threatened to kill here if she ever returned. Plaintiff has never lived or cohabited with defendant since and she cannot live with him on account of fear of serious bodily harm from defendant. Divorce Citation - Lou Sims, plaintiff vs. James Sims, defendant, Cause No. 3924, Milam County District Court, filed Sept. 8, 1902 - Petition alleges the couple were married in 1893 and lived together until Jan. 5, 1901 when defendant's cruel treatment and acts of unkindness became unbearable. Plaintiff alleges she is the owner in her separate right to a tract of land in Milam County, 89:-acres on the Brazos river, Levi Taylor survey. Cameron Herald B Thur., 25 Sept 1902 Death - Dr. W. R. Kennard died at his home in Rockdale last Wednesday night. [lengthy article] Death - Mrs. Copus, sister of Mrs. J. H. McLaeran, died at her home in Cameron on Tuesday night of last week of consumption. She was buried in Oak Hill cemetery. Survivors: husband and several little children. Newspaper - The Thorndale Thorn has entered the 2nd year of its existence and is a very creditable publication Death - W. K. Hamblen died at this home in Salado several days ago. He was one of the early settlers on the San Gabriel in this county, removing to Salado soon after the war in order to give his children school advantages. He was a minister in the Christian church and a noble man. Marriage - Miss Dollie Thach and Quinn M. Walker were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. George W. Thach in this city last Thursday evening. The bride is the daughter of one of the first settlers of the county, her father, now deceased, having served as sheriff of the county many years ago. Mr. Walker is the present county surveyor, a position he has held for several terms. They will make their home in Cameron. [lengthy article] Birth - Boy born to Prof. & Mrs. Wilson last week Trial - County Treasurer Bickett and Col. R. Lyles were in Carnes [Karnes] City this week to attend the Andrew Shuffield murder case on trial there. [Note: Andrew Shuffield was murdered on 16 Aug 1900 in Karnes Co., TX.] Marriage - Miss Ida Hobbs of Temple and Allen D. Hooks of this city were married last Sunday evening at the Methodist parsonage in Cameron. The bride was on a visit to this city to the family of Dr. W. T. Mowdy. Mr. Hooks was reared in Cameron and is now with the Bryant & Bond company and is the brother of Frank Hooks and Jim Hooks. [lengthy article] Business - Since writing out comment on the cotton seed market in Cameron, Mark Shuffield has entered the arena as a purchaser and yesterday farmers were being paid $17 per ton for their seed in Cameron and this market will be in the forefront until the close of the season. Death - Yarrellton - Jas. Craymer, of whom we wrote last week, was brought back from the hospital to the home of Mr. Couch, where he died Wednesday morning. He was buried in North Elm cemetery. Death - Yarrellton - The 5-week old son and first born of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Bryant died and was buried in North Elm cemetery. Marriage - Yarrellton - W. McCall and Miss Fannie Majors were married Sunday at 1 p.m. at the home of the bride's mother. Death & Arrest - Duke Hudson, who shot Jim Taylor in the arm at Wilderville [Falls Co.] some 2-weeks ago, was arrested and placed in the Cameron jail this week, Taylor having died from wound complications. Marriage Licenses: Quinn Walker to Dollie Thach; W. V. Johnson to Minnie Young; W. M. McCall to Fannie Majors; Will Reeves to Nettie Hurt; Allen Hooks to Ida Hobbs; J. D. Reynolds to Nora Elliott; R. L. Howard to B. E. Long Resolution of Respect - Chas. Gartner, deceased by the Milam Lodge No. 145, Knights of Pythias Cameron Herald B Thur., 2 Oct 1902 Marriage Licenses: Tom Cork to Ella Evans; W. T. Johnson to Minnie Spradley; Romen Zorala to Gregoria Hervera; R. M. Missimer to Wilna Woolley Divorce Citation - Evie Young, plaintiff vs. Dave Young, defendant, Cause No. 3951, Milam County District Court, filed Sept. 20, 1902 - Petition alleges the couple were married in Dec. 1899 and lived together until Oct. 1901 wherein defendant, disregarding his marriage vows treated plaintiff in a cruel and shameful manner. Divorce Citation - J. H. Hennington, Plaintiff vs. Lula Hennington, defendant, Cause No. 3950, Milam County District Court, filed Sept. 29, 1902 - Petition alleges the couple were married on Oct. 20, 1886 and lived together until Feb. 14, 1889 at which time the defendant abandoned the plaintiff. Death - Thorndale - The 10-month old babe of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Locklin of Circleville died Tuesday night and was buried in the Locklin cemetery at San Gabriel on Wednesday evening. Birth - Thorndale: Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. L. W. Ponton Birth - Thorndale: Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. A. Korb Birth - Thorndale: Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Pearson Birth - Thorndale: Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. K. A. Anderson Birth - Thorndale: Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. A. F. Ramsuer Marriage - Miss Wilna Woolley and R. M. Missiner were married and left for Yoakum where they will make their home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Woolley. Cameron Herald B Thur., 9 Oct 1902 Death - Clarkson - B. A. Goodwin recently died. He was one of the pioneers here and Rev. B. L. Goodwin, his nephew, has taken charge of his farm. Rev. Goodwin will not attend the theological school as he expected to do. Marriage Licenses: J. W. Panek to Ina F. Smith; B. S. Griffin to Sallie White; Julius Huttenberger to Francis Marak; Frank Statton to Minnie Baker; W. S. Gregory to Mary Dyre Trial - Giles C. Avriett, John H. Bickett and H. F. Inglehart returned last Monday afternoon from Karnes City, the [Andrew] Shuffield case in the district court having been continued until the next term. Death - Anna Evans Dossett, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Dossett, died at the family home last Thursday morning after a brief illness. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Business - D. G. Pool and Mark Shuffield purchased the second hand furniture business of T. E. Cramer and will continue the same at the stand on the south side of the square. They will buy, sell or exchange furniture and will do repair work. These are excellent men and we hope to see their business prosper. Marriage - Steven Smith of Merkel and Miss Judith Vinson will be married this morning at the Methodist church. Bankruptcy - Thos B. Niles of Cameron, hearing before M. C. H. Park, referee, Waco, Texas on Oct. 20, 1902. Marriage - Miss Wyina Wooley, and R. M. Messimer of Yoakum were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Wooley, on Belton St. The bride was born in Milam county and has lived in Cameron for about 12-years. The groom has been an agent of the Wells-Fargo Express company at Yoakum for 6-years. [very lengthy article describing flowers, decorations, listing visitors, clothing worn by bridal party, etc.] Accident - John Harbour, while removing some frame work at the Reed's old market stand last Tuesday, fell about 5-feel from a platform and was paralyzed. He was removed home on a spring wagon. Cameron Herald B Thur., 16 Oct 1902 Marriage - Miss Judith Vinson of this city and Steven S. Smith of Merkel were married at the Methodist church last Thursday morning at 11 a.m. The groom is a wealth stockman of West Texas and is a brother of Mrs. J. S. Slocomb and an uncle of Mrs. J. M. Bauknight. The couple will make their home in Taylor county. Assault - Last Monday about 5:30 p.m., Sheriff Todd received a telephone message from Yarrellton notifying him that Mrs. Clifford Pool had been outraged by a white tramp some 2-hours before. He took his bloodhounds and with Geo. Bolse went to the scene. The dogs took the trail but lost it in the Little river bottom. The tramp had a 6-shooter and struck a little child at the Pool home. Mr. Pool was absent and his wife, upon returning from a visit to a neighbor's house found the scoundrel in the house searching for money. [lengthy article] Death - I acknowledged receipt of a draft for $2,000 to cover the death claim of my late husband, A. L. Massengale who joined the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Honor on May 20, 1890 and died on Sept. 9, 1902 having paid into the W.O.B. fund the sum of $546.35. Amelia Massengale. Marriage Licenses: Sam Coleman to Violet Burton; G. W. Johnson to Paralee Barnes; S. S. Smith to Judith Vinson; Henry Reddix to Lucy Faine; J. R. Elliot to Minnie Hill; John Grant to Mary Kellow Death - D. R. Beal died suddenly at this home in Oklahoma City, OK. He was raised in this county near Maysfield. Death - Mrs. Ad Logan died at her home on the old Beal place west of Maysfield on Wednesday of last Week. Death - The little babe of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Baskin died at the family home in this city on Wednesday night of last week. Burial was on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Death - John W. Hood, age 52, died at his home in Cameron last Friday morning. He had a chill on Monday before and since had been confined to his bed. He had two congestive chills and the last one being on Thursday night and from which he never rallied. He came to Cameron as a mere boy and was engaged in merchandising, his partner being the late David Meyers, one of the first settlers in Cameron. He had been retired and served for several terms on the school board and served as its secretary. Survivors: wife and several children. He was buried in Oak Hill cemetery last Saturday at 10 a.m. Death - I. F. Livingston died at his home near Rockdale last week. He has been a citizen of the county many years and was a good man. Cameron Herald B Thur., 23 Oct 1902 Shooting & Death - Last Monday a shooting affray 4-miles east of Groesbeck [Limestone Co.] resulted in the death of three men. Releford shot and killed D. O. Thompson, and this was followed by the killing of Will Releford and Bob Releford by Wallace Thompson. Will Releford was D. O. Thompson's son-in-law and Wallace was married to Will and Bob's sister. Wallace made his escape into the bottom on a horse without saddle or bridle. The trouble was over a land dispute, all being prominent citizens of Limestone county. Deaths - Some days ago, Duncan Hicks and Alice Hicks were murdered in Nacogdoches county. It was a case of outrage coupled with murder. Jim Buchanan, negro, was arrested and was spirited away by the sheriff to the jail at Athens, Henderson county. Infuriated citizens followed and Buchanan was taken to the penitentiary at Rusk and placed under heavy guard by state troops under Maj. Raines. Buchanan confessed his desire to be executed. The negro was removed from Rusk to Nacogdoches and taken to the district courtroom, where the judge, district attorney and a jury awaited him. In less than an hour, the verdict had been rendered and the accused personally waived all formalities and relinquished the 30-days due him after conviction. The scaffold had already been prepared and the execution took placed as the law directs. Telegram - Nacogdoches, Tex., Oct. 17 - Gov. Sayers, Austin, Tex. - The prisoner has waived all rights and wants to be hanged at once. Will be done by sheriff. The district judge and sheriff say it is legal. I have written order from sheriff to allow him, the sheriff, to hang the prisoner at once. Telegraph in haste. G. P. Raine, Major Commanding. Telegram - Austin, Tex., Oct. 17 - Hon. Tom C. Davis, district judge, Nacogdoches, Tex. - As Major G. P. Raines of the Volunteer Guard has been directed to obey your orders and instructions in all matters respecting the custody and protection of the prisoner, Buchanan, I have to request that you will reduce all such orders and instructions you may see proper to give him in writing, so that he may make a report of same to Adjutant General when his present service shall have terminated. Jos. D. Sayers, Governor. Death - Harrison Little died last Friday night from an attack of pneumonia on the A. E. Clark farm in Beat 6. He was an excellent man and a few years ago, he lost one of his arms in gin accident at the Pool gin at Jones Prairie, we believe. Death - Mollie Eplen, age 9-months, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Eplen died in Cameron at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday of last week. Burial was at North Elm cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Eplen was living temporarily in our city for his wife's health. He has returned to his home near Yarrellton. Arrests - John Lehman and William Kunith were arrested at Thorndale on Wednesday of last week charged with burning the Baptist and Christian church buildings in Thorndale. Death - Lee Tipton, colored, fell from a tree at Gause last week while attempting to cut-out a squirrel and received internal and spinal injuries from which he died. He was esteemed by people of both races. Train Wreck - Monday night there was a serious train wreck at Lewis Switch near Hearne where the northbound passenger train on the International & Great Northern collided with a freight train on the Calvert, Waco & Brazos Valley railroad. Jasper Howard of Mart, McLennan county was killed. Mr. Dupree, whose residence was unknown, was also killed. About 15 were injured. Marriage Licenses: John Johnson to Ester Mills; Sam Ward to Lula Johnson; W. M. Knight to Willie Smith; Aaron Gatleff to May Weeden; T. E. Gatliff to Florence Weeden; Jose Garcia to Virginia Veanveva; M. E. Walker to Lillie Henry; Frank Edelman to Alice Watson; G. W. Whitworth to Alice Hughes; John Jackson to Irene Whitney; B. E. Right to A. E. Cory Divorce - L. C. Robbins, granted Divorce - Nannie Matkins, granted Divorce - Emma Burton, granted Divorce - Ida A. Lankford, granted Divorce - Nettie Cory, granted Divorce - Esther Chadick, granted Divorce - Ella Gracey, granted Sickness - The little child of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Shuffield was dangerously sick with throat trouble last week but is reported convalescent this week. Cameron Herald B Thur., 20 Oct 1902 Trial - Reddick Barton and Jim Wesly, both negroes, were tried in the district court at Hempstead for the murder of Mrs. Lewis. Barton was tried first and he confessed his guilt. He was returned to jail. In the afternoon of the same day, Wesly was tried and he too confessed. Both were sentenced to hang in 30-days. The city was packed with a mob and both men were taken and hung on a telephone pole in the heart of the city and remained there until the next day. Hon. Wells Thompson, the district judge, telephoned Austin for state troops to preserve the peace when a mob began to assemble. Soon after, he was assured by the leaders of the mob that the law would be permitted to take its course and he countermanded his order for state troops. When the prisoners were lynched, he was mortified, claiming the citizens had not kept faith with him. The crime the men were charged was of the blackest nature, outrage and murder. Clock in Service 42-Years - I have a Seth Thomas clock I purchased from James Jeffries in Cameron in May 1860. It is still a good time piece. Ed. A Martin, MD. Marriage Licenses: John Bargast to Bralla Florez; Geo. E. Threwer to Sallie Sewell; Howard Brown to Ada Jackson; Adolph Hasselman to Minnie Schwonbeck; Sam Fulcher to Ollie Brown; Pedro Herrera to Francisco Flores; Floyd Raney to Vina Little Insane - Mrs. A. E. Organ was adjudged insane in Rockdale last Monday and sent to the asylum. Death - J. Pat Homan, age 26, son of Hon. W. K. Homan, died at Colorado City last week. He was once a member of the Dallas board of aldermen. He died of lung troubles resulting from a severe attack of the grip. Monument Unveiling - W. A. Wingo, deceased by Jones Prairie Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 486 at 3 p.m. on the 1st Sunday in November at the Little river church. Accident - Ulmer Barron, age about 14, got his right-hand caught in the gin saws last Saturday afternoon at is father, J. D. Barron's gin. The flesh was lacerate to the elbow and the arm was amputated above the elbow. Death - Miss Pearl Williams was run-over and killed by a Sap freight train, or it was supposed she was run-over by the train, about 2 a.m. on Monday night of last week in the Minerva community. Deputy Sheriff Boles went over the next day but learned nothing. The report was the deceased and her mother had lost some money and were up at that late hour in search for it fearing that if they waited until daylight someone else might find it. They found the money and were on their way home when Mrs. Williams stopped on the track to pick some grass burrs from her dress, her daughter, taking a seat on the track nearby. Soon the freight train came and Mrs. Williams moved out of danger, while her daughter remained on the track and was killed. Report is that she had probably gone to sleep. The story as reported was hardly a reasonable one and the Galveston News of last Thursday contained an item from Rockdale which quoted: AThe 13-year old daughter of Mr. Williams, who lives near Minerva, 6-miles north of Rockdale was killed this morning by being struck by a freight train on the San Antonio & Aransas Pass railway. The child's mother, in passing over the road, had lost a sum of money and sent the little girl to hunt for it. It is supposed the child was so absorbed in hunting for the money she did not notice the train until it was so close on her that she could not get out of the way. There is a sharp curve in the road near the crossing where the accident occurred, so the engineer did not see the child in time to give warning.@ In addition to the above, a later report sent from Rockdale stated: AAt the inquest held by Justice Kennon, of this place, on the body of little Williams girl who, it was reported, was killed by a freight train near Minerva, 6-miles north of here yesterday morning, it developed there was evidence of foul play. The facts show she was killed and placed on the tracks for the purpose of concealing the crime. The grand jury will investigate.@ Marriage - Davilla - Martin Walker and Miss Lilly Henry were married in the Friendship community Tuesday. Death - Davilla - Mr. Dunn, who recently moved from near Lilac here, died at his home on Monday evening. Burial was in the Lilac cemetery on Tuesday. He was one of the old settlers of the county. Survivors: wife and several daughters. Cameron Herald B Thur., 6 Nov 1902 Death - Clarkson - Ike Martial died last Thursday and was buried at Little river Sunday. Marriage Licenses: Ed Gunn to Odell Bonds; Gregaria Rodriquez to Nicolosa Klocke; Arnold T. Aschenbeck to Mattie L. Carnes; Geo. Boskins to Viola Jinks; John Brown to Bessie Nesome; J. H. Scales to Virtalee McDaniel; Cal. Fleming to May Scurlock; Isaac Turner to Emoline Faulkner; Howard Edwards to Steve Williams Death - A. D. Terry, a young physician of Longview was thrown from his buggy and killed a few days ago. Death - Davilla - Geo. Petilla died near Lilac last Friday. Survivors: wife and several children. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Death - Davilla - Uncle Billy Dodson died Thursday morning after a long illness. Survivors: wife, two daughters, Mrs. B. Robison and Mrs. Andis and two sons out west. Burial in the Friendship cemetery. Marriage - Thorndale - George Theur of this city and Miss S. C. Sewell of Rosebud were married at Cameron last Friday night. The couple returned to Thorndale on Sunday evening and are living in the home recently vacated by Mrs. Fannie Norman. Birth - Thorndale - Boy born to C. A. Wilson of the Arkansas neighborhood Death - Mrs. N. E. Robinson died at her home in Cameron at 4 p.m. last Sunday afternoon after an illness of more than 2-months. She was the step-mother of Mrs. F. W. Reed. Survivors: several children. Death - Mrs. J. L. Coppinger died at her home in McMinnville, TN on Thursday of last week. She had been an invalid for years and suffered from asthma. She was the sister of Mrs. Dr. W. T. Mowdy of Cameron and had lived in Cameron for several years. Mr. Coppinger being engaged in teaching. [end of newspapers for 1902] 1 Natatorium is an indoor swimming pool. Milam County, Texas: Gleanings from the Cameron Herald B 1902