Texas Senator Matthias Ward A Brief Biographical Sketch
Matthias Ward born about 1800 in Elbert County Georgia moved to Madison County Alabama as a child. He became a Texas citizen in 1836 and served in the Texas Congress and later the Texas Senate after 1845. Ward ran for lieutenant governor in 1851, presided over the 1856 Democratic convention, and briefly served in the U S Senate from 1858 to 1859. He died October 13 1861 near Jefferson Texas.
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Matthias Ward
Elbert County
Georgia
Madison County
Alabama
Texas
Texas Congress
Union
Ward
J. W. Henderson
Charles J. Kennan
J. S. Gillett
Henderson
Mr. Ward
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
United States
Congress
Lemuel D. Evans
Know Nothing Party
Pease
Runnels
United States Senate
J. Pinckney Henderson
Lewis T. Wigfall
Republic
Atlantic
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Senate
Washington
Jefferson
Marion County
Rosebud Orpheus Club Entertains In Rosebud Friday
The Junior Orpheus Club of Rosebud hosted the Treble Clef Club of Cameron in Rosebud at Mrs. Earl Blasienz home. About twenty Cameron members and sponsor Miss Bess DuBois attended the annual reciprocal event with a visiting program of solos duets and readings followed by salad and tea.
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Orpheus Club
Rosebud
Cameron
Earl Blassenz
Cameron Club
Bess DuBois
Gladys Jewel Copus
Julia Mae McCollum
Gladys Davis
Geraldine Slaughter
Lois
Ruby Robbins
Katherine White
Velma Newton
Florence Atkinson
Inez Evans
Annette Ryan
Sue Ella Tyson
Blasienz
Ernestine Green
E. E. Green
Advert claims on bed room sets and prices stir political jab
The New York World reports an ad listing bedroom set prices: Smith elected for 3 dollars and Hoover for 5.55. The piece mocks New Yorkers for portraying G O P prosperity negatively.
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New York World
Smith
Hoover
Wedding Attendants Fete Bragg Barmore Party
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bragg entertained wedding party attendants at a Friday dinner decorated with Christmas motifs. A four course meal featured holly centerpieces and an ice Santa dessert. The group rehearsed the First Baptist church ceremony afterward with poinsettia place cards bearing the guests’ names.
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J. S. Bragg
First Baptist Church
Poinsetta
Earl
Nadine Bragg
Helen Flinn
Grace Mangum
Gaston
Cecil
Clifton Barmore
Albert Collins
We Think and Wit from a World of Quick Sayings
A collection of snappy quips on marriage pride and gender roles. The pieces lampoon divorce, attire, and courtship with wisecracks about husbands wives and social norms. A humorous snapshot of early 20th century sensibilities and headlines.
Wit and chatter on marriage, woes, and a tough world
A string of wry observations on marriage vanity and aging. The piece notes how winter raises costs and sickness while curbstone gossip fades and shopkeepers grow stricter. It ends with a quip about needing a telephone bell to know who is calling.
Thoughtful funeral ride sparks ad caption curiosity
A fragment notes that some people seek grandeur at funerals, citing a Smith Brothers cough drop ad with the caption For Health Sake. The writer wonders about one of the bearded models featured in the lithograph.
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Smith Brothers
Latest blouse uses cross over movement in style change
A blouse featuring a cross over movement represents a new style for ladies. It raises questions whether the design aims to replace the long standing slouch and wriggle movement seen in recent years.
Man Finds Law's Return When He Breaks It
A saying notes that those who break the law often face its equal force in return. The idea emphasizes accountability as a natural balance.
Friendly Bible Class Holds Monthly Meeting At Home
Members of the Friendly Bible Class of the Methodist church held their regular monthly business meeting and social at the home of Mrs. R. J. Long. A Christmas tree held gifts for all present, distributed by Mrs. J. M. Bowman. The class revealed two months of Friendship Sisters with gifts on the tree. Gifts for the poor were distributed. Miss Foldine Rylander entertained with Christmas readings. coffee, cake and candy were served by Mrs. Long with assistance from Miss Rylander, Billy Gaither and Allene Owen. Mrs. Bob Terry was elected.
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Friendly Bible Class
Methodist Church
R. J. Long
J. M. Bowman
Friendship Sisters
Foldine Rylander
Mrs. Long
Billy Gaither
Allene Owen
For Sale Rhode Island Red Cockrels From Prize Pens
A sale notice for a few single comb Rhode Island red cockrels from prize winning pens. Mrs Will Lake Mi lano Texas Route 1 Phone 9016 F 21 31-4te.
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Rhode Island
Will Lake
Milano
Texas
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Pacific Railway
Mississippi
Missouri River
Bay of
San Francisco
By Frank Dixon
Lord de War
Adam
Russia
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Friendly
Bob Terry
Alex Triggs
L. R. Carter
Certified Public Accountant
Rockdale
Chevrolet
Service Department
Chevrolet Co
Cameron, Texas
Pree
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