Sam Houston Will Reflect Patriotism
The article analyzes Gen. Sam Houston and Robert E. Lee wills, noting Sam Houston’s sword is bequeathed to his eldest son for defense of the Constitution and liberties. It mentions an injunction against novel reading for his children and a plan for practical education, with the will detailing debts and the estate to his wife Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Sam Houston
Robert E. Lee
M. Calloway
State Land Office
Battle of
San Jacinto
Will of Sam Houston appoints executors and guards heirs
In his 1863 will Sam Houston directs his wife Margaret as executrix, lists trusted executors Thomas Gibbs Thomas Caruthers J Carroll Smith and Anthony M Branch, preserves control of his library and personal effects for his wife, and names guardians for their children. He sets moral and educational standards for sons and grants widowhood protections and contingency care by his executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gibbs
Thomas Carothers
J. Carrol Smith
Anthony M. Branch
Margaret
Sam Houston, Jr
San Jacinto
Biehth
J. Carroll Smith
Thomas Caruthers
Thos, Gibbs
Huntsville
Sam Houston
A Word for Mothers Cites Emulsion to Boost Health
An ad-style note urges mothers to seek Scott's Emulsion to relieve fatigue nervous tension and languor. It claims the product strengthens blood tissues and nerves without alcohol and promotes vitality, targeting overstressed mothers to improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Fort Worth Woman Praises Mayr Remedy For Stomach Woes
Mrs William Reed of 1617 Enderly Place Fort Worth Texas describes severe stomach distress and poor sleep before using Mayrs Wonderful Remedy The patient reports strong relief with improved appetite and sleep She says many seek the remedy from her due to her success and endorses its stomach liver and intestinal benefits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Enderly Place
Fort Worth
Texas
Mayr
First Meeting of Creditors for Max Collins Held in Waco
In the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court Max Collins of Cameron Milam County was adjudged bankrupt on February 7 1916. The first meeting of creditors will be at 10 o clock in the forenoon February 28 1916 at the referee in bankruptcy office in Waco Texas. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Western District of Texas
Max Collins
Cameron
Milam
Waco
Texas
T. F. Bryan
Poll Taxes and Exemptions Issued in Milam County
A Milam County note lists poll taxes and exemptions issued by Tax Collector Bill Alex Bonds across beats. Rev J D Shelton, long known Cameron resident, is reported ill at his Rockdale home. The item mentions Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Bonds
Milam County
J. D. Shelton
Cameron
Rockdale
Shelton
Court House Square
Milam County Grays
Virginia
Lee
Grove
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Studebaker
Law-Sprinker
Cameron, Texas
Walker
Tay Ead
UO Hoai
Oal Lem
Rod
John Benton
W. T. Robinson
Curry
Satem
Elm Ridge
Rice School
Minerva
Maysfield
Jones Prairie
Branchville
Baileyville
Clarkson
Brairy
Port Sullivan
Milano
Gause
Hanover
Marlow
New Salem
Hamilton Chappel
Bethlehem
Gay Hill
Kolk
Sand Grove
Sandy Creek
Rushdale
Davilla
Lilac
Tracy
Sharp
San Gabriel
Crush
Buckholtz
Sandy Ridge
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Walkers Creek
Marak
Yarrelton
Salty
Conoley
Watson Branch
Thorndale
Ellison Ridge
Tum
Pat cHicAas
G. B. Taylor
Red Cross Drug Store
S. A
A. P
San Antonio
J. Garrison
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