Independence Then and Now: Baylor’s Legacy in Ruins
A Texas history note recalls Independence as the Athens of Texas and home to Baylor University and Baylor College for 41 years. After 1886 the schools moved, General Sam Houston’s departure left ruins, with the Baptist church, Houston grave, and the old Houston home nearby, all that remain today.
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Texas
Independence
Athens
Baylor University
Baylor College
Sam Houston
Baptist Church
Houston
Texas News
Court House News: Multiple Case Pairs Listed
Court records name numerous pairings of individuals including Ray Miller with Ola Fay Fisher and Eugene F Kennedy with Millie Martin. Other listed couples include Roy Doscocil and Bennie Pavelka, Leaofusa Rodriguez and Georgia Damiguez, and John Wesley with Migheon Lame.
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Ray Miller
Ola Fay Fisher
Eugene F. Kennedy
Millie Martin
Leaofusa Rodriguez
Georgia Damiguez
John Wesley
Migheon Lame
Julius Stall
Matilda Rummer
Elton E. Bledge
Freddie Bell Galbreath
Johnnie Norwood, Jr
Laura M. Queens
Walter Snelero
Alvie Hays
Lafayette Crouch
Paralee Booker
James McLaith
Willie Hildreth
Bridget Nealy
Ira Lee Johnson
Property Transfers and Land Parcels Noted
W. J. Marquis et al convey 36 acres in the W. H. Temple survey to Mrs Ursula Brenham for 10 dollars and other valuable considerations. L. W. Fuchs et al sell a Thorndale lot to Fred Schwartz for 10 pounds. E Voxgelsang transfers block 12 in the E Y Terrell Addition to Cameron to S. B. Morris for 1100 dollars. T. E. Neely to J. T. Marriet ux 110 acres of the William Al property.
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W. J. Marquis
Ursula Brenham
W. H. Temple
L. W. Fuchs
Fred Schwartz
Thorndale
E. Voxgelsang
S. B. Morris
E. Y. Terrell
City of
Cameron
T. E. Neely
J. T. Marriet
William al
Len
S&s. C. Robinson
Thorndale Independent School District
N. M. Bullock
Asinette Moerke
William Isaacs
James Stevens
J. S. Cabron
Mollie Hensen
Thomas Dilliard
J. W. Ward
Federal Land Bank of
Houston
Monroe Edwards League
B. H. Broadstreet
James Avon
J. F. Wentrecek
Federal Land Bank
Joel Moore
Dick Rogers
J. T. Moore
Federal Land Bank of Houston
O. L. Hines
W. R. Crier
Land Transfers and A Christmas Snowbound Reunion
A long list of land deeds shows multiple transfers in Thorndale and surrounding surveys with prices ranging from 10 to 4 175 dollars. The narrative ends with Aunt Martha hosting a snowy Christmas feast as carolers arrive, warmed by hot chocolate and doughnuts.
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Aunt Martha
Bullock Transfers 156 Acres of Isaacs and Stephens Surveys
N M Bullock sells 156 acres to E A Camp from the William Isaacs and James Stephens surveys for ten dollars.
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N. M. Bullock
E. A. Camp
William Isaacs
James Stephens
Local car owners listed in Thorndale area
Kim Mann of Cameron owns a Chevrolet Standard Coupe. A K Campbell of Thorndale has a Chevrolet Coach. Luke Darnell of Thorndale drives a Chevrolet Standard Coach. Mrs. Mary Frohnopfer of Thorndale owns a Master Chevrolet Sedan. Laura Marek of Cameron, and Arnold Moerke of Thorndale, both drive Chevrolet Standard Coaches. Nath L Leachman of Thorndale drives a Chevrolet Master Sedan while Wortham Truck Line in Cameron lists a Chevrolet Truck.
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Kim Mann
Cameron
A. K. Campbell
Thorndale
Luke Darnell
Mary Frohnopfer
Laura Marek
Arnold Moerke
Nath L. Leachman
Wortham
Admin Appointments in Two Estates Highlight Local Probate
Emory B. Camp appointed Administrator of the estate of Mrs. Rachel Lucky with appraisers John T. Hale T. B. Ryan and W. T. Ramsel. Oath and bond approved with E. A. Camp and P. Sanders as surety. Thomas W. Batey appointed administrator of the estate of John Mordicai with Will Vaughn Penn Wolf and Gun Evans as appraisers. Bond set at 4352 dollars.
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Emory B. Camp
Rachel Lucky
John T. Hale
T. B. Ryan
W. T. Ramsel
Oath
Bond
E. A. Camp
P. Sanders
Thomas W. Batey
John Mordicai
Will Vaughn
Penn Wolf
Gun Evans
Aunt Martha Sees Christmas Spirit In Window Reflections
Aunt Martha recalls memories of Christmas Eve as snow covers the world outside. She battles haunting visions from the past and rededicates herself to joyous holiday preparations and warm aromas in the kitchen.
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Martha
Martha Graham
Children Play at Death in New York Shooting
An unknown man fired a pistol at Horace Malone as children played near a parked automobile in New York, fatally wounding him. Police seek clues to identify the shooter and determine motive.
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New York
Horace Malone
Ten Die as Scaffold Falls in Brussels
Ten workmen were killed and eighteen injured when a metal scaffold collapsed in Brussels, Belgium. The incident drew emergency responders to the scene and prompted workplace safety inquiries into scaffolding standards.
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Brussels
Belgium
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Batexas
Athens of
Court House News
Roy Doscocil and
Bennie Pavelka
Williard W. Coup and
Angeline
Brough
Thomas G. Langham
Etta Ruth Timmerman
Aaron Knox
Jimmie Lee Taylor
Deed Records
Coleman Funeral Home
Billie Marek
James L. Coleman
J. J. Case
Massey-Harris and
John Deere Implements and Repair
A. J. Matocha & Co
Santa Fe
OLL
Probate
Alice B. Palmer
J. K. Freeman
Cameron, Texas
Mayfield
Cameron Post Office
Ree
Smithville
Yoemen
Newton Hrozek
Bermis
Fickenhorst Crawford Triges
McLean
Uard
Neme Wallace
Zurborg Lockwood
Henry
Ritchie
Carter
Simpson
Baggett
J Kunkel
H Mahan
Carver
M Willis
Jackson
I Berry
L. Mounger Woodress
McDavid
Kuratko
Shirocky
Voleik
L. Stiteler
T Donnell
V Hoffman
Keilburg
Yeomen
Gridiron Flash
Keddie Ayin
Betty
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