Milam Co., TX - Newspapers: Cameron Herald 1901 ************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynna Kay Shuffield August 2002 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. 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[lengthy article] Death - In the rear of the building, the front room of which is occupied by Frank Hooks’ saloon, there is a Chinese laundry. Last Friday afternoon, December 28, Frank Hooks became involved in a difficulty with the inmates of this establishment, the result being the death of a Negro woman [no name given], wife of the laundry proprietor, and the stabbing of a Chinaman. Hooks had a habeas corpus hearing before Dist. Judge Scott this week and was allowed bail in the sun of $7000, which he gave. Death - Dr. Lyd Smith died at his home in Mineral Wells last Monday morning and the remains were taken to Brenham Tuesday for interment, he having two children buried there. Deceased was for many years a citizen of Milam county and for the last 10-years he resided in Cameron. Dr. Smith was once sheriff of Washington county and was a large land owner there. His wife and two children survive him, Mrs. Mattie Lott of Navasota and Mrs. John L. Peeler of Austin. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 28 (Whole No. 964) – Thur., January 10, 1901 Death - Mrs. Dr. E. S. Ferguson died last Saturday at the family residence in this city. She left an infant about a week old. Death came suddenly and was a shock not only to the family, but to the community. She was buried in Oak Hill cemetery on Sunday. Deceased, whose maiden name was Ella Robinson, was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. K. Robinson. She was married more than a year ago to Dr. E. S. Ferguson, a young physician. Besides her husband and baby boy, she leaves a brother and two sisters to mourn her loss. Marriage - Buckholts – Miss Minnie Springer married J. M. Wood both of Corinth last Tuesday, Jan. 1st with D. R. Crisswell officiating. Marriage - Cameron - Will Johnson married Miss Martha Wallace at the home of the bride last Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Death - Robert McDermott died last Sunday at the family residence near Cameron from an attack of black jaundice. Deceased was the oldest son of Mr. & Mrs. W. P. McDermott. Last year, his brother Mike McDermott died with the same disease. Last Monday afternoon the remains were interred at Marlow cemetery. Death - Davilla – A man by the name of Grant, living on the Hennington place, died Tuesday. Marriage - Rockdale – Dr. W. P. Connally of McGregor married Miss Gertrude Wallace at the home of the bride in Minerva on the afternoon of New Years Day. Rev. Alfred of Rockdale officiated. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 29 (Whole No. 965) – Thur., January 17, 1901 Trial - Recently Duncan McLennan was tried and acquitted of murder in the district court of McLennan county. McLennan and his son killed Myron Kingsbury and in the melee McLennan killed his own son by cutting his throat through mistake. He was released on the grounds of insanity. Birth - Cameron – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Frazier last Saturday night Birth - Cameron – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Hefley Death - Rockdale – Hugh Duncan died at his home 9-miles south of Rockdale and was buried at Hicks on Tuesday afternoon. Death - Rockdale – Charles De La Vergen died at this home 2-miles south of Tanglewood on last Monday. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and was buried Tuesday afternoon, with the Odd Fellows conducting the ceremony. The deceased leaves a wife and several children. Death - Rockdale – Capt. R. F. Murf died at his home in Burlington early Monday morning. He was an ex-Confederate soldier and a member of the Camp Ben McCullough. He commanded a company during the war in the 20th Mississippi regiment. His remains were brought to Rockdale and laid beside those of his children in the Odd Fellows cemetery on last Tuesday morning. Rev. T. G. Alfred conducted funeral services. Birth - Buckholts – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sotherin Birth - Buckholts – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. John Jungmann, Jr. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 30 (Whole No. 966) – Thur., January 24, 1901 Estate Notice – Bernard Boedeker, Administrator of the Estate of August and Bertha Boedeker. Marriage - “Campbell-Anderson” – Dr. D. E. G. Campbell married Miss Seignora Anderson of Macon, MS at the residence of Dr. & Mrs. Monroe last Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock. The bride’s uncle, Mr. Colburn, resides in Yarrellton. Her cousin, Miss Pearl Colburn, accompanied her to Texas. Death - Davilla – Sam Baldwin died last Friday of congestion at the home of relatives near Rogers. He was buried at the Davilla cemetery on Saturday. Death – J. S. Jackson, residing near Mineloa, took more than an ounce of laudanum and died. He once represented Smith county in the legislature. Marriage - Buckholts – Miss Annie Fortenbury married Bill Nichols of near Yarrellton last Wednesday. Death - Rockdale – Mrs. Ruth D. Wilson, aged 82, died on January 15, 1901. Death - Rockdale – George Farmer died near Gano yesterday at 6:30 a.m., after a 10 illness of pneumonia. Death - Rockdale – Prof. Grant, recently a teacher in the Chapel neighborhood, but made his home in Rockdale died here yesterday morning of consumption. Death - Rockdale – Mrs. L. G. [Lucy Jane] Sudberry died at her home near here last night and will be buried at the Sandy Creek cemetery. The deceased leaves a husband and three children. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 31 (Whole No. 967) – Thur., January 31, 1901 Death - Obituary – Mrs. Maggie Sampier born Feb. 12, 1872 and died Jan. 1, 1901. She left a husband and two children, a boy and a girl. Brought to Cameron – To escape a mob, Sheriff Baker of McLennan county brought Will King, the Negro who killed Officer Mitchell in Waco last October, to Cameron Monday night for safe keeping. The jury in the case failed to agree and the case was transferred to another district court for trial. The jury stood 11 for death and one for life imprisonment. Birth - Rockdale – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hale on the morning of Jan. 21st. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 32 (Whole No. 968) – Thur., February 7, 1901 Issue Missing Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 33 (Whole No. 969) – Thur., February 14, 1901 Home Invasion - Mansfield – Feb. 10 – Near McKay, Ashland Co., six robbers burst into the home of John Duncan and bound Mr. Duncan and four other family members. The thieves knew Mr. Duncan kept money at home and they got away with $450, four watches, a team of horses, a bobsled and other valuables. Death – Mrs. Emlia Posey, age 70, early last Monday morning. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She leaves a husband and seven children. She is the mother of our townsman, L. H. Posey. Death – Child of County Surveyor R. W. Crossy died last Monday night and was buried Tuesday. Marriage - “Runaway Couple” – Mr. W. L. Ingram were married Miss H. D. Angel by Capt. Jack Waters Monday evening about 3 o’clock. [lengthy article about this elopement and chase by the father of the bride.] Marriage - Rockdale - Chas. Williams married Nomie Lott last Sunday at the home of Rev. Lockhart. Death - Rockdale – William Bozeman died last Tuesday. He leaves a wife and several children. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 34 (Whole No. 967) – Thur., February 24, 1901 Death – Clifford Lyles, second son of Mr. & Mrs. Mort Lyles, died at the home last Saturday afternoon and was buried Sunday afternoon, Rev. Kilgore officiating. The child had been delicate all his life. Death – Mrs. Kate F. Sharp, age 56, on Feb. 18th at 8:50 p.m. died of consumption at her home. Funeral took place on Tuesday evening with interment at Davilla Cemetery. Mrs. Sharp was widow of the late James Sharp, and stepmother of Dr. W. F. Sharp of Davilla and aunt of Anderson Fowler of Cameron. Death – Charles Arthur “Charlie” McIver, son of Col. E. F. McIver (deceased), died at 4:50 o’clock Tuesday morning at his mother’s home after a long illness of la grippe contracted while attending the Dental College in Atlanta, GA last year. He was born at Union Springs, AL on March 17, 1874 and moved to Cameron with his parents in 1883. He joined the Presbyterian Church on March 30, 1888 and was 26 years, 11 months and 2 days old at the time of his death. Rev. C. W. Weaver held funeral services in the Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. yesterday and he was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Marriage –Joe Cervallie married Elise Varcis yesterday at high noon at the Courthouse by Justice C. A. Lankford Death – D. E. Barrett, son of a prominent Henrietta lawyer is dead from morphine poisoning at Gainesville. Death – Will Tavers was killed in the exchange of gunfire in the pursuit to two negroes near College Station Death – Ed Brown of West Texas, died at Phoenix, AZ from a hemorrhage brought on by sneezing. Convicted – R. M. Marchison, formerly of Jack Co., TX was convicted at Kingfisher, I.T., of murder in the second degree for killing Robert Lowe in November 1898. Death - Davilla – Grandma Simmons died in the Vilas neighborhood Saturday. She was very old and old age caused her death. She was buried Sunday. Death - Davilla – Rev. John Rister, uncle of Gus Rister was buried at his home in Abilene, TX last week. He was a Minister in the Baptist Church. He as a former pastor of the Davilla Baptist Church. Death – George Maynard, age 32, of Taylor committed suicide in Galveston last week by taking an overdose of strychnine poison. He appeared to be demented. Birth - Cameron – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. P. O. Adams on Monday night. Marriage - Rockdale – Romantic marriage in Milano on Tuesday of last week, Amanda Graham, stepdaughter of E. H. Gray and Dethridge of Seattle, WA. They will live in San Francisco. Marriage - Hanover – Dr. G. A. Robinson and Vivian Stewart were married on Thursday, Feb. 14th, at 11 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Stewart with Rev. J. H. Pressley officiating. His sister, Mrs. Tom Robinson of Corsicana who is also a cousin of Foster Robinson, attended both weddings. Marriage - Hanover – Mary Ditto and Foster Robinson were married on Thursday, Feb. 14th, at 6 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ditto with Rev J. H. Pressley officiating. [Lengthy article about both weddings and dinner.] Death - Temple – Sunday morning about 3 o’clock, J. D. Howard, a hostler in the Santa Fe yards was run over and killed by a freight engine, which was backing up to a coal chute. Both of Howard’s legs were cut off above the knees and his stomach torn open. He leaves a wife and four children. Death - Temple – Judge Eastland, age 85, one of the oldest citizens of Bell County, died at his home, 6-miles south of Salado, Sunday. Death - Temple – Mrs. W. W. Bass of Bartlett died at the Kings Daughters’ Hospital Sunday morning. She left a husband and eight children. Death - Temple – Dr. Polk Watkins of Belton died in that city last week. Death - Buckholts – J. D. Daniel came up from Jones Prairie to attend the funeral of his uncle, Tuck McDonald. Marriage - Buckholts – Miss Octie Secrest married Ed Colburn last Wednesday at high noon by Rev. R. L. Preddy of Rogers. Death - Buckholts – Tuck McDonald, died at his residence in the Corinth settlement last Friday night after a 2-week illness of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and ten children, three of whom are married. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 35 (Whole No. 971) – Thur., February 28, 1901 Birth - Cameron – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Dossett Birth - Cameron – Boy born to Rev. & Mrs. James Kilgore on Sunday night. Births - Triplets were born to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Regman of Smetena Thursday night. One girl and two boys. All are doing well. Brazos Pilot. Death – Mr. Pipes, father of Mrs. N. H. Tracy, died at the home of Col. N. H. Tracy Friday morning. He was about 60 years of age. Death - Rockdale – Mrs. Eliza Moss, wife of I. G. Moss died at her home last Tuesday and was buried at the city cemetery on Wednesday. Visiting - Rockdale - Bud Bryant was in town Saturday. He is the brother of Uncle Jesse Bryant, one of the oldest settlers of the county. He left this county in 1859 and has been living in California ever since. This is the first time he has been to see his relatives in 41 years. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 36 (Whole No. 972) – Thur., March 7, 1901 Cameron – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. W. K. Dickinson, weight 11-pounds, on Tuesday morning of last week. Card of Thanks – Mrs. E. A. Shamel and daughter, Mrs. Ellen Lord to thank those who assisted during the illness of Little Harry Lord. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 37 (Whole No. 973) – Thur., March 14, 1901 Birth - Cameron – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Hooks last Friday morning. Death – N. B. Tuttle died at his home in Cameron Friday morning and was buried Sunday. He had been sick for some time with the la grippe. Rev. L. R. Scarborough conducted the funeral services at the Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and four children. Death - Temple – T. L. Hollingsworth returned from Cameron after burying Mr. Tuttle, his brother-in-law, and comforting his sister. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 38 (Whole No. 974) – Thur., March 21, 1901 Death – Tom Smith, Attorney General died last Friday morning about 2 o’clock at his home in Austin. Death – G. B. “Berry” Roberts died at his home last Friday [March 15, 1901] after a brief illness with pneumonia induced by la grippe. He was a native of Alabama and was married in that state. He was a in a company with Capt. A. G. Campbell and ex-Sheriff of Lewis. He came to Texas in 1875 and first lived at Port Sullivan and then at Yarrellton. He leaves a wife and 6-children. His oldest two daughters and oldest son are married. Some years ago, his brother and his brother’s wife died leaving him a little girl who has ever since been one of his children. The married daughters reside in Cameron and the married son lives at Corn Hill. The remains were interred at 10:30 o’clock last Saturday morning at Oak Hill Cemetery and Rev. L. R conducted services. Scarborough assisted by Rev. James Kilgore. [Note: there are several articles and resolutions about his death in the paper.] Death – Miss Bessie Smith, second daughter of the Hon. & Mrs. H. F. Smith died. About a year and a half ago she had a severe attack of typhoid fever, which she never recovered. Lung trouble followed and finally developed into consumption. Her parents sent her to Llano County. She returned 1-week ago. The funeral was last Sunday morning at 10 o’clock and was conducted by Rev. James Kilgore. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Death – B. F. Ackerman, age 72, died suddenly Tuesday morning of heart failure, induced by chills. The body was taken to his stepson, T. G. Sampon, from where the funeral was held on Wednesday. He was buried at the Goodhue Wilson Cemetery. Three children survive: B. F. Ackerman who is married and lives at Palestine; Will Ackerman who lives in Cameron; and, Mrs. G. B. Tracy who lives with her husband about 5-miles in the county. Death – Miss Davis, living with Dr. Mowdy’s family, died last Friday and was buried Saturday in the Rice School House Cemetery. Death – Walter Waite, the child of Mr. & Mrs. Will Waite of Ad Hall community died last Saturday night and was buried Sunday in the Corinth Cemetery. Death – Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Ford died March 17, 1901 after a long and painful illness. She had been sick in bed for 6-months. She was buried in the Elm Creek Cemetery with Rev. W. H. Jackson officiating. She leaves a husband and 12 children. Death – A little child in the Davis family living in the west part of town died last week and was buried Friday. Rev. L. R. Scarborough saw to a fitting burial. Birth - Davilla – A daughter arrived at the home of the Davilla Tribune on Saturday. Death - Davilla – The 2-month old child of Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell, living on Dr. Sharp’s placed died Monday and was buried Tuesday. Death - Davilla – Leonard Anderson died of pneumonia Tuesday evening at his home in the Friendship community. He left a wife and two children. Death - Davilla – Mrs. Donald, living about 3-miles south of here died with black jaundice a few days ago. She left a husband and several children. Death - Davilla – Grandpa Gilmore, age 89, living on the McAnich place died last Saturday with pneumonia. He was buried at Friendship Cemetery on Sunday. Death - Davilla – Marlin Dunn, age 19, died of a relapse of typhoid fever at the home of his parents, near Lilac, last Saturday. Death - Davilla – Calvin Liles died at his home near Lilac with pneumonia last Monday. He left a wife and several children. He was buried at Friendship Cemetery. Marriage - Davilla – Wilburn Felton of San Gabriel and Ruby Harris were married at the Baptist Church Tuesday at 8 o’clock by Rev. J. A. Lincoln. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Harris. [Lengthy article] Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 40 (Whole No. 976) – Thur., April 4, 1901 Shooting – W. K. Wall and W. B. Duncan were shot and killed at Liberty by Wharton Branch. Marriage – R. J. Smith and Mallie Darwin were married March 20 by Rev. W. H. Jackson. Death – Mrs. Will Phillips died at her home in Yarrellton last Sunday and was buried Monday. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 41 (Whole No. 977) – Thur., April 11, 1901 Marriage - Swann-Gaither at Marlin, Falls Co., April 1 – State Senator J. J. Swann and Beulah Gaither of Chilton were married by Rev. J. H. Collard. She is the daughter of the late Colonel J. C. Gaither who had been dead about 2-years. [Lengthy article] Death - The William M. Rice Murder Case [Note: his money founded Rice University in Houston, Texas] Death - Waco – A. B. Meek who killed T. J. Womack in Waco some time ago, has been refused bail. Death – S. H. Moore died on March 30, 1901 after a brief illness with pneumonia on the Bruce Carlton farm on Big Elm Creek near Ad Hall. He came from Illinois some years ago to Missouri and then to Texas. He leaves a wife and six children. He was buried in the Elm Creek Cemetery with W. H. Jackson officiating. Military - “Hay T. Landrum – Private of the 33rd United States Volunteers Home – His Views on Conditions in the Philippines” – He was a private in Company G. He enlisted from Belton in June 1898 in Company A, 4th Texas Infantry under Major E. N. Shaw until March 1899 when the regiment mustered out. He formerly lived in Milam County. In June following he re-enlisted in the 33rd under Colonel L. R. Hare. [Lengthy article on his service in the Spanish American War.] Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 42 (Whole No. 978) – Thur., April 18, 1901 Death – William Davis, tax assessor of McLennan County died at his home in Waco last Friday night from the effects of a stroke. Mr. Davis was a native of Milam County, born at Port Sullivan on March 3, 1846. During the Civil War, he enlisted as a member of the 19th Infantry and saw service in Missouri and Arkansas. [Lengthy article] Death – Miss Beverly Ellis died recently near Rising Star. Several years ago, she and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Ellis moved there from Yarrellton. She was born on May 19, 1879 at North Elm. [Lengthy article] Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 43 (Whole No. 979) – Thur., April 25, 1901 Death - Buckholts – The Cummings brothers were notified last Thursday morning of the death of their father, Joe Cummings who was visiting the family of his son, Mage Cummings near Lilac. Mr. Cummings had a stroke 2-days before his death. He was about 71 years of age. He leaves six grown children, two daughters and four sons, all of who are married. Mrriage – Hon. Sam R. Henderson of Bryan and Mary Roberts of Independence were married last week at Anderson. Divorces – verdict for the plaintiffs: Mariander Alexander vs. John Alexander, divorced. Louverta Moore vs. Jim Moore, divorced. M. J. Mays vs. D. G. Mays, divorced and custody of minor children given to plaintiff Isabella Lewis vs. Sam Lewis, divorced Ella Collins vs. James Collins, divorced J. C. Sample vs. Estelle Sample, divorced and custody of minor children given to plaintiff Julia Bridgewater vs. Milton Bridgewater, divorced Barney Warren vs. Emma Warren, divorced Tom Williams vs. Josephine Williams, divorced Sallie Hall vs. Dennis Hall, divorced Texana Johnson vs. Sy Johnson, divorced Rufus Taylor vs. Martha Taylor, divorced Hannah Hodge vs. Frank Hodge, divorced Married – Miss Tennie Simms and Walter C. McGregor were married on Friday morning last week at 9 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Simms by Eld. Jewell Howard. She is the oldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Simms. The Groom is the son of Maj. W. M. McGregor and is a young lawyer. [Lengthy article] Married – Miss Fronia Chamers (sic) and Edward E. Ely of McGregor were married last Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s brother, A. J. Chambers by Rev. James Kilgore. [Lengthy article] Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 44 (Whole No. 980) – Thur., May 2, 1901 Issue Missing Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 45 (Whole No. 981) – Thur., May 9, 1901 Issue Missing Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 46 (Whole No. 982) – Thur., May 16, 1901 Issue Missing Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 47 (Whole No. 983) – Thur., May 23, 1901 Marriage - “Married At Rockdale” - Edgar B. Phillips and Minnie Stribling at the home of the bride’s parents Tuesday evening at 9:00 p.m. by Rev. L. R. Scarborough of Cameron. The bride is the daughter of Judge J. S. Perry. [Lengthy article] Death - “Dr. R. C. Burleson” - Dr. R. C. Burleson died last Tuesday morning at his home in Waco after an illness of several weeks. He was the 7h of 13 children and was born on a farm near Decatur, AL on Aug. 7, 1823. In 1851 he accepted the presidency of Baylor University at Independence. Dr. Burleson found Waco University and 1884 Baylor University and Waco University were consolidated. He retained the position of president until 1898. [Lengthy article] Death – Mr. & Mrs. L. C. McBride went to Waco last week, where Mrs. McBride’s brother, Joe Houghton died. The remains were interred at Llano. Death – Frank A. Arnold died on May 10th at 5:00 p.m. at the home of his brother, Ed. Arnold, near Hookerville in Burleson Co., from an attack of dysentery. He was postmaster at Ben Arnold and leaves a wife and five children. Four brothers survive him, one being J. C. Arnold of Rockdale. He was born in Burleson Co. Death – Edward C. Phelps died last Sunday about 4:00 a.m. about 2-miles this side of Ben Arnold. He was a painter who formerly resided in Cameron and was run over and killed by a northbound Katy flyer. His body was dragged ¾-mile and was mangled. He had been drinking at Ben Arnold and was in a stupor when he sat down on the track and went to sleep. Justice J. T. Thweatt held an inquest Sunday morning at about 9:00 a.m. Death – A. Dwight Phipps of near Maysfield died with pneumonia on May 15. Death – Mrs. W. J. Storey died at the family residence near Marlow on May 16. Death – W. R. Frazier died at his home near Cameron this week and was buried Wednesday morning. Death – In Memory of Miss Lillie Davis Death - Rockdale – The little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Joekel died last Sunday and was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 48 (Whole No. 984) – Thur., May 30, 1901 Death - Davilla – A man in New Mexico killed Howard Huffman who lived in this country a number of years ago and son of Uncle John Huffman a few days ago. Death - Davilla – Little Rayford White, 18-month old son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom White died Monday morning after a few days illness. He was buried in the Davilla Cemetery on Monday. Shooting & Bail – Tom Duffy, who shot J. M. Ray with a 38-calber pistol in Beat 6 last Sunday about 9:00 a.m. Judge Criswell granted bail in the amount of $800.00. Mr. Ray, who was not armed, was shot once in the hand and once in the jaw, the latter shot, ranging downward into the chest. Death - Buckholts – Frank Matula, age 3, grandson of Marten Ermis died on May 22nd of bronchitis. Death – Mrs. Brooke, 100 years and 4-months old, died at the poor farm a few days ago. She was born Jan. 30, 1800. She was brought from Rockdale about a year ago. Death – Unknown man was run over near Stiles on Thursday night of last week by the north bound I. N. & G. N. passenger train. There was a pistol and knife on the body. Anniversary – Mayor & Mrs. N. H. Tracy celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Friday, May 17th. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 49 (Whole No. 985) – Thur., Jun 6, 1901 Graduates of Cameron High School: Daisy Sprinkel, Della Lesovsky, Bertha Tuttle, Georgia Lott, Lewis Wiltz Kemp and William Howard Baskin. Miss Lesovsky was Salutatorian and Mr. Baskin was Valedictorian. Judge Sam Streetman presented the diplomas. [Lengthy article] Obituary – Lillie Davis, the daughter of W. S. and Fannie Davis, died on May 13, 1901. She was born on July 25, 1880 and was 20 years, 9 months and 18 days old. She was buried in the Corinth Cemetery with W. H. Jackson officiating. Her parents, four brothers and three sisters survive her. [Lengthy article] Death – J. S. Slocomb, Sr. died at his home last Tuesday. He was one of our oldest citizens. Death – Commissioner W. C. Ross received a telephone call from Beat 6 stating that J. M. Ray announcing J. M. Ray who was shot on the W. A. Craddock farm last Sunday morning a week ago by Tom Duffy who rearrested by and J. F. Williams and John Sypert. Death – Joel A. Houghton died a few days ago in Austin. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 50 (Whole No. 986) – Thur., Jun 13, 1901 Death – Capt. S. J. [Samuel James] Slocomb died at his home 2-miles northeast of town at 7:40 p.m. on May 4, 1901. He was born in Accomack Co., VA on Jan. 3, 1828 and served as a Captain in the Confederate Army. He married Mrs. N. S. Phillips and five children survive him, Mrs. Wright Brewer, Mrs. Jim Bauknight Guy Slocomb, B. Slocomb & Donton Slocomb. Rev. James Kilgore conducted the funeral services Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. from the family residence. He was buried in the family graveyard. [Lengthy article] Married – Lillian Camenish and Geo. L. Davidson were married at the home of Mr. & Mrs. H. F. Bauknight on Wednesday, June 5th at 1:00 p.m. by Rev. James Kilgore. Mr. & Mrs. Davidson left on the train for Houston and will be at home in Flatonia after June 9th. [Lengthy article] Resolution of Sympathy to Virgil Woolley of Gause on the death of their daughter Lois__. By Ladies of the Maccabees Birth – Son born to Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Eplen, weight 12-pound, Tuesday of last week. Married – P. H. Branson and Minnie Walker were married in Waco at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday of last week. [Lengthy article] Death – Congressman R. E. Burke died at his home in Dallas. Death – Hon. Guy M. Bryan died at his home in Austin. He was a nephew of Stephen F. Austin and was a Texas patriot. Dead Man Found – A man dead about 2-months was found in a thicket north of Ad Hall in what is known as the Grant pasture. He had been shot in the head at the scalp line. Death – Mr. Tindall, an old settler of Milam Co., who lives just across the river, died Sunday night. Cameron Herald – Vol. XIX, No. 51 (Whole No. 987) – Thur., Jun 20, 1901 Note: This edition is out of date order on the microfilm and appears in October 1901 Birth - Cameron – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Sam Pitts, weight 10-pound, last Friday night. Marriage – T. G. Marburger and Miss Jessie Calvert, both of Lott were married at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. A. N. Green last Wednesday morning by Rev. L. R. Scarborough. [Lengthy article] “Corner’s Inquest” – Buckholts, June 13th – Regarding the dead man found in the pasture of M. Granz on Jun 7th. Deposition given by Frank Vanek stated: “I live on Tom and Steve Marak’s place. I have lived here about four months. I liven at Ben Arnold before I came here. I lived near Ben Arnold two years. I was born in Europe, and lived in Ruzuff. A man by the name of Conrad Seidlitz boarded with me. He came to my house to board on Jan. 13, 1901. He boarded with me some few days over four months. This man left my house on Monday, a holiday, about two weeks ago, and that was the last time I saw him.” It appears after some consideration the date the man left was May 27th. The deposition is very lengthy. D. R. Criswell, Justice of the Peace also has a lengthy statement regarding his investigation. Death – Sheriff R. M. Glover of Gonzales Co. was killed near Belmont about 10:00 p.m. on June 14th by a Mexican. [Lengthy article] Death – Sheriff W. T. Morris of Karnes Co. was killed about 12-miles from Kenedy while attempting to arrest a Mexicans charged with horse theft. [Lengthy article] Accident – Little Robert McLane, son of Andrew McLane was terribly gashed and his left foot was chewed-up by an infuriated hog Sunday. Birth - Cameron – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Bauknight , weight 10-pound, Sunday night. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 9 (Whole No. 997) – Thur., Aug 29, 1901 Negro Burned – Whitesboro, TX, Aug 20 – Abe Wilder, the confessed assailant and murderer of Mrs. J. M. Caldwell, was burned 2-miles from Dexter and 14-miles north of Whitesboro tonight. Wilder was captured at Bob, I.T. He was taken from the train by a mob of 1,500 men. Two Men Killed – Beaumont, TX, Aug 26 – James E. Smith and John McDaniel died from an attempt to control an oil gusher and an additional 15 men were injured. Gasses overcame them. Death – Nellie Bailey, the baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. M. B. Bailey died Tuesday night after a lingering illness. Married – J. A. Smith of Rogers and Maggie Jones of Lexington were married at the home of John Varnell by Justice C. A. Landford. Rape – Sam Spencer, negro, last Sunday on the Ben Goodwin farm near Clarkson, raped a 13-year old negro girl. She is in critical condition as she was terribly mutilated. Spencer, who was arrested, claimed the girl urged him to commit the crime. An attorney whom Spencer tried to hire to defend him went out to see the girl and on account of her condition, refused to take the case. Married – W. M. Williams and Ella G. Coleman were married by Elder Jewell Howard last night at W. L. Nichol’s on Sap Road. Accidentally Shot – Holland, TX, Aug 25 – Mrs. Owen Bradley, wife of a young family, living 2-miles west of Holland was shot through the head by her husband about 3:30 a.m. Her husband stated he mistook her for a burglar. She is the daughter of J. B. Mosely. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 10 (Whole No. 998) – Thur., Sept. 5, 1901 Resolution of Respect – E. W. Graham, deceased by A.F. & A.M. Lodge. Death - Geo. C. Clement, age 30, died last night shortly after 10:00 p.m. after a lingering illness. He was raised in Milam County and leaves a wife and one child. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Clement, Sr. of Salty, brothers, W. K. Clement of Rockdale, F. J. Clement of Cameron, brothers-in-law, J. B. Wills of Taylor and W. J. Garner of Rockdale. The funeral was at the family home this evening at 6:00 p.m. by Rev. James Kilgore with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Marriage – Percy J. Thomas and Jessie Plater were married last evening at the home of the groom’s uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Geo. A. Thomas by Rev. James Kilgore. Percy is the nephew of Geo. A. and W. A. Thomas and arrived here from England several months ago. The bride’s home was in London where her mother now lives. [Lengthy article] Death & Suicide – Temple, TX, Aug 28 – Al Williams died and was buried. His wife was frantic with grief and committed suicide by shooting herself in the head yesterday. Death – Nellie Mae Bailey, 9 months, baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. Matt B. Bailey died last Tuesday night about 9:45 p.m. The child had been sick for a month. Rev. C. C. Weaver conducted the funeral yesterday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. from the family home and burial was in the old cemetery. [Lengthy article] Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 11 (Whole No. 999) – Thur., Sept. 12, 1901 Death – Clyde Coleman, 14 months, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Coleman died Friday, Sept. 6th. Rev. C. W. Tomkies conducted the funeral from the family residence on Saturday in south Belton and burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Death – Mrs. C. V. Nance died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Turrentine in Yoakum last Wednesday at 4:25 a.m. after a 10-week illness. She is survived by five daughters and a son, Mrs. J. A. Turrentine of Yoakum, Mrs. John Bush of Houston, Mrs. J. Varnell of Cameron, Mrs. W. S. Pipkin of Beaumont, Miss Lou Nance of Yoakum, and G. E. Nance of Goliad County. Married – Leo Jones of Ballinger and May Atkinson of Miles were married at Ballinger Sunday. Death – County Superintendent F. J. Clement learned of his brother, George Clement’s death. Married – J. L. Mithcell and Fannie Hause were married by Rev. T. J. White on Sept. 4th. Killed in a Wreck – Dallas, TX, Sept. 6 – A. F. Jackson, age 28, postal clerk on the passenger train was killed Sept. 5th when a collision occurred between a freight trained on the Texas & Pacific and the passenger train on the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe at the crossings in East Dallas. [Lengthy article] Marriage Invitation – Lelia M. Hyams and John Mahlon are to be married on Sept. 25th at the home of her parents in Gatesville. Death – Calvert, Robertson Co., TX, Sept. 8 – Arthur Abrams, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jake Abrams was killed Sept. 7th about 9 o’clock in the evening when he was jumping on and off a moving freight train. As he ran along the track to catch another car, Arthur collided with one of his companions and fell under the car wheels and was torn to pieces, parts of the body being picked-up for several yards. Suicide – Austin, TX, Sept 9 – Mrs. John Ezell, age 39, wife of a well known carpenter committed suicide in a room at the State’s Union Hotel by hanging herself with a rope thrown over the bedstead. She was discovered about 1:00 p.m. and had been dead several hours. Her relatives live at Benton, AR. Accident – Cleburne, TX, Sept 3 – Clyde Clements son of Conductor R. C. Clements was shot through the head with a 38-caliber pistol at the residence of J. D. Clayton. Pat Clayton and Clyde Clements were playing when they found the pistol. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 12 (Whole No. 1000) – Thur., Sept. 19, 1901 Death – Mrs. Gus Newton died Sept. 11th at her home in Milano. She was the sister of Mrs. R. F. Pool of Cameron. Wedding – J. A. Cone and Miss Katie TeBow McAdden were married by Elder Jewell Howard on Sept. 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the home of the Hon. & Mrs. O. F. McAnally. Mr. Cone is a widower. [Lengthy article] Death – The following Masons attended the funeral of Dr. [R. K.] Fontaine at Jones Prairie last Thursday afternoon: W. M. Gills, J. B. Moore, W. C. Ross, J. B. Wolf, Jeff Kemp, Sam Streetman, T. M. Dobbins, I. M. Pool and J. M. Ralston. [Little River Cemetery] C. L. Tanner, publisher of the Rockdale Reporter was in Cameron today. Death – E. E. Spaulding, a young man who died in Marlin yesterday was brought in this morning on the train and taken to the Big Elm Cemetery. His parents live about 5-miles from Cameron. Suicide - “An Aged Man’s Suicide” – Dallas, TX, Sept. 11th – Michael Joyce, age 70 walked into a marble yard on Elm St., sat down among the monuments and fired a pistol ball through his brains and died instantly. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 13 (Whole No. 1001) – Thur., Sept. 26, 1901 Marriage - Yarrellton – Prof. J. C. Mayfield and Miss Ruth Minshew were married by Pastor J. M. Rankin. Birth – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Willie Foo on Sept. 20th. Foo is a Chinaman who lives on the north side of the square and his wife is an American woman. Death – Percy J. Thomas died this morning about 10 o’clock of typhoid fever. He had been sick about 10-days. He had been keeping house with his young wife for 4- weeks in the house of W. W. Chambers and last Sunday he was moved to the home of his uncle, Geo. A Thomas. Mr. Thomas had come to Cameron about 1-year ago and Miss Jessie Plater had come from England to marry him. He was the nephew of Geo. A. Thomas and W. A. Thomas. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. C. W. Tomkies officiating. “Seriously Cut” & Death – In a difficulty at Ad Hall last night, Emzy Rogers, son of Mike Rogers of Corinth, cut Doc Bankston of Ad Hall in the stomach, making a serious wound. The cut is across the stomach and was made with a pocketknife. Deputy Sheriff Boles said Rogers’ father-in-law and Bankston had some trouble, and it seems Rogers filled up on bug juice here yesterday and went out to Bankston’s house and called him out, drew his knife and made at Bankston. Rogers finally cut him on the breast and across the stomach. Bankston was weak from the loss of blood and Dr. E. N. Shaw stated there was no hope for his life. Bankston died Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. [lengthy article] In Memorium – President McKinley by Dr. T. A. Pope Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 14 (Whole No. 1002) – Thur., Oct. 3, 1901 Death – The father of Mrs. Frank Czichos died last Friday evening at Cistern, Fayette Co. Marriage – A. J. Edmondson and Miss Dulcie Harris were married by C. A. Lankford at the Courthouse on Sept. 28th. “Killed Himself” – Hillsboro, TX, Sept. 25 – W. F. Jamison, a farmer of the Vaughan community was found dead at 6:00 p.m. yesterday in Hackberry creek bottom, about ½- mile from his home with his throat cut from ear to ear. There was an empty bottle of morphine. He was about 55-years old. [Lengthy article] “Negro Killed” – Last night on the Tom Hobson farm, 5-miles east of Cameron, a difficulty occurred between two negroes at a festival. Bob Blassengame and Stine Burt got into a quarrel and another Negro started to take Blassengame off to keep him out of trouble. Whey they turned to walk-off, Burt raised a 58- caliber rifle and fired, hitting Blassengame in the back and coming out through the stomach, killing him instantly. “Young Man Killed” – Mariln, TX, Sept. 25 – Thomas Stallworth, age 20, son of R. L. Stallworth was walking the railroad track home from Perry, he was overtaken at a curve in the road about 1-mile and struck by the passenger train that reaches Marlin at 2:27 p.m. He was killed instantly. [Lengthy article] Death – The remains of a young man, J. L. Edmonds, who died at Hardin Co. were brought here on the train from ______ yesterday morning. The body was taken to North Elm Cemetery. Death – The funeral services of Percy Thomas were held this morning at 10:00 a.m. and burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Burial - Doc Bankston, the man who was cut by Emzy Rogers at Ad Hall Monday evening was buried at Ad Hall today. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 15 (Whole No. 1003) – Thur., Oct. 10, 1901 Issue Missing Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 16 (Whole No. 1004) – Thur., Oct. 17, 1901 Missing, no known issues Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 17 (Whole No. 1005) – Thur., Oct. 24, 1901 (Note: There are only four pages found for this edition.) Death - Clarkston – Mr. Rice’s baby was buried at the cemetery last week. It was about a year old. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 18 (Whole No. 1006) – Thur., Oct. 31, 1901 Death - Cameron – Mrs. Anna Karasek died at the residence of Anton Lesovsky and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. C. C. Weaver officiating. Death – Wirt Terry received news that his brother, Sam T. Terry, had died at Hobart, OK. They are the sons of G. R. Terry who lives near Curry. Mrs. Percy J. Thomas (nee: Jessie Plater) left this afternoon for her old home in London, England. Death – Luther J. Parks, general passenger and ticket agent of the Atlantic system of the Southern Pacific, died at Liberty, NY. The body was returned to Texas and interred in the City Cemetery at Austin. In Memoriam – Sam Terry, formerly of Cameron, died Oct. 23rd at the home of S. J. Stewart at Hobart, OK from typhoid pneumonia. He had reached his 25th birthday, 9-days before his death. He is survived by his father, brother and sister, Miss Maggie Terry and a sister elsewhere. [Lengthy article] Card of Thanks – Mrs. Eli Peoples, deceased by Mr. & Mrs. J. N. Hause, parents of deceased Birth - Cameron – Son born to Mr. & Mrs. W. T. McNeill Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 19 (Whole No. 1007) – Thur., Nov. 31, (sic), 1901 Note: The Date on this newspaper should be: Nov. 1, 1901 “Murder & Suicide – A Mexican Woman and Man Dead – Jealousy the Cause” - Yesterday afternoon at about 3 o’clock, on the Dick Hall place, 10-mils from Cameron and 3-miles from Ad Hall, a Mexican named Antonio Maldonnado carved up and shot Marie Paulina, a Mexican woman. The woman lives on the Hall place. Maldonnado and Paulina were sweethearts and that Maldonnado became jealous. He got a 38-caliber pistol and attacked the woman with a knife, cutting her back and arm. He then drew the pistol and shot her twice, one bullet striking her on the left-side of the neck and ranging down and coming out just under the right nipple and the other bullet went through the cheek, under the lip, knocking out two or three teeth. Latter he fired another shot into the woman, it going into the left-side and coming out 2-inches below and right of the navel. He then turned the pistol on himself, firing a bullet to the left of his right nipple and died almost instantly. [Lengthy article] Death - Shot – Geo. W. Grace was shot and killed at his home near Davilla by a man named Findley. Grand Jury – Will reconvene to investigate the killing of Geo. W. Grace in Beat 5, Finley is now in Cameron jail. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 20 (Whole No. 1008) – Thur., Nov. 14, 1901 Death – David Prather, a Rusk County farmer was murdered. His head was severed from his body. Marriage - Yarrellton – C. Tubbs and Miss Donie Lake at the home of the bride’s parents Sunday evening. Death – Mrs. F. Johnson, widow at Floresville, was burned to death by a kerosene lamp explosion. Death – Gen. Jas. Hagan, age 80, died at his home in Mobile, AL. He served in the war with Mexico as a member of Hays’ Texas Rangers and was at the storming of Monterey. He entered the Confederate Army as a Captain and after the Battle of Shiloh; he became the Colonel of the Third Alabama Regiment. During the last 2-years of the war, he commanded a brigade under Gen. Wheeler. He was a native of Ireland and was a gallant soldier. Birthday – Fire Chief John T. Arnold celebrated his 52nd birthday. [Lengthy article] Resolution of Respect – R. K. Fountaine, deceased by Woodsmen Resolution of Respect – Sam T. Terry, deceased by the Ben Arnold Literary Society. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 21 (Whole No. 1009) – Thur., Nov. 21, 1901 Divorces granted: Nancy Young vs. Mitchell Young W. M. Gentry vs. J. A. Gentry Roman Sabala vs. J. Sabala Tom Ross vs. Sallie Ross Bessie Scott vs. J. B. Scott Josie Martin vs. George Martin Dyda Rohn vs. John Rohn P. C. Clark vs. M. J. Clark Isaiah Williams vs. Zella Williams Georgiana Beavers vs. Howard Beavers Lizzie Hughes vs. Gilbert Hughes Mary L. Irby vs. Henry Irby L. C. Smith vs. __ E. Smith Will Ashton vs. Mattie Ashton Mattie Smith vs. W. E. Smith Hattie Gary vs. James Gary M. M. Riggins vs. J. __ Riggins Georgia Ann Avery vs. Henry Avery Ben Revis vs. Jamie Revis Theresa Schroeder vs. Ben Schroeder Polly Franklin vs. Alex Franklin Lucy Dennis vs. Joe Dennis Mary Hill vs. __ck Hill Mary Hobbs vs. James Hobbs J. L. Walker vs. Emma Walker H. G. Washington vs. M __. Washington Edward Brewer vs. Celia Brewer F. E. Wilhite vs. Ida E. Wilhite Washington Davis vs. Lizzie Davis Frank Washington vs. W. E. Washington Mary Sheilds vs. W. M. Shields Applications for Confederate Pensions – M. A. Luckey, Enoch Chandler, and J. H. Dean were granted. Courthouse Clock – J. B. McKinney was awarded a contract to repair the clock for 1-year Birth Yarrellton – Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. J. Monroe Birth - Yarrellton – Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. William Perkins Marriage- Yarrellton - William Young and Miss L. Wokaty at the home of the bride’s parents Death – Major R. Lyles received news on Nov 14th from his son, Irb. Lyles of Lawton, OK that the 3-year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Irb. Lyles died at their home that evening. The child was buried on Nov. 15th. “Jail Break – Four Prisoners Escape” – Four prisoners escaped from the county jail Wednesday night. They were: John R. Moore, charged with horse theft; J. A. Gentry, state convict; Geo. W. Hancy, theft of money; and H. C. Waddell, charged with poisoning. They broke a steel bar from a washtub and pried off the door of one of a smaller cell. With this door as a lever, they pried the bars off the big steel cage until two of them were broken and other bent so it was easy to crawl out. They dug out the bricks under the rock windowsill and tied together three blankets and let themselves down to the ground. Jailer Massengale and family who reside on the 1st floor of the jail were not disturbed. The escaped prisoners left a note. [Lengthy article] Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 22 (Whole No. 1010) – Thur., Nov. 21, 1901 Issue Missing Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 23 (Whole No. 1011) – Thur., Dec. 5, 1901 Death – Austin Hawkins, a young man living with Nat Jinks for some time, died at 9:00 p.m. of typhoid fever. Rev. Barbs conducted the burial service at 3:00 p.m. at the Walkers Creek Cemetery. Death – Dr. O. H. [Owen Harrell] Bacon, a well-known physician and old settler of Milam Co. died at his home in Maysfield about 9:00 a.m. He had been sick for some time. Married – O. D. McCarty and Miss Ella Moore were married on Dec. 1st at 3:00 p.m. by Rev. T. J. White at the home of Ben Henderson. In Memorium – Miss Minnie Tiller [Lengthy article] Death – Ho. L. L. Foster died at Dallas from pneumonia. He was president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College. He was the editor of a weekly newspaper in Limestone County. He was elected to the 18th & 19th Legislatures. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 24 (Whole No. 1012) – Thur., Dec. 12, 1901 Death - Yarrellton – Little Porter Perkins, age 10, son of John Perkins. Rev. Lockheart conducted the burial at South Elm Cemetery. [Lengthy article] Marriage – J. J. Morgan and Miss Lanora Lewis at the home of the bride’s parents Thursday evening by Rev. T. J. White. [Lengthy article] Convicted – Anderson Morris, negro, charged with the murder of a white lady in Navarro Co., was sentenced to be hung at Waco on Jan. 10th. Prisoners turned over to the State Penitentiary: White: H. S. Wilson, theft of 2 bales of cotton, 2-years; Ed. Dismuke, theft of horse, 2-years. Colored: Sam Spencer, rape, life; Mary Bradley, theft of property (diamond broach), 2-years; Laura Evans, man slaughter, 2-years; Lizzie Robinson, theft from person, 2- years. Prisoners turned over to the Reformatory: Dan Foster, burglary, 2-years; Nelson Wilson, theft of horse, 2-years Married – Mrs. Little, widow of Rev. J. N. Little and Rev. Patterson were married last Tuesday at the home of Jno. B. McLane by Bro. Weaver. The couple will make their home in Corsicana. Married – Jas. T. Johnson and Miss Edna Reese were married last Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at Columbus, TX. Mr. Johnson is a brother of Mrs. John Green of Cameron. [Lengthy article] Married – J. A. Pressly and Miss Lizzie Link were married at the bride’s home last Thur. By Bro. Weaver. The bride is a cousin of the McLane family of Cameron. The couple are natives of South Carolina and will make their home at Corinth, Milam County. [Lengthy article] Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 25 (Whole No. 1013) – Thur., Dec. 19, 1901 Death – Mrs. D. M. Storey, age 72, mother of Mrs. J. F. Story of Minerva, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. B. Atkinson, in Tom Green County on Dec. 6th. “Killed in a Runaway” – C. C. Jones, formerly of near Jones Prairie but now living at Baird, TX was killed in a runaway accident near his home last Friday. His brother, Dick Jones lives near Jones Prairie went down to attend the funeral. Killed – J. C. James and Herman Younget, police officers in Houston, were shot and killed on Wednesday of last week by Sid Preacher, who used a shotgun. Preacher was killed by James, after the later had been shot down. Married – W. T. S. Jones and Miss Lucile Fraim were married at Milano last Thursday. The bride is the sister of Mrs. R. F. Pool of Cameron. Appointment - Mattie Hennington has been appointed postmistress at Crush, Milam County. Cameron Herald – Vol. XX, No. 26 (Whole No. 1014) – Thur., Dec. 28, 1901 Issue Missing Milam County, Texas: Gleanings from the Cameron Herald – 1901 Milam County, Texas: Gleanings from the Cameron Herald – 1901