John Hemphill Texas Senator and Chief Justice Leader
Texas lawyer and judge John Hemphill rose from chief justice of the republic and state to United States Senator in 1859. He aidedTexas secession in 1861 and served as deputy to the Confederate provisional congress before expulsion from Congress. He was noted for harmonizing Texas civil and common law and championing widows and orphans.
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John Hemphill
Chester
South Carolina
Jefferson College
Pennsylvania
Sumpter
S. C
Texas
Hemphill
Thomas J. Rusk
Supreme Court of the Republic
Somerville
Mier
Mexico
United States
State Supreme Court
United States Senate
Sam Houston
William S. Oldham
Austin
Supreme Court of Texas
Oldham
Supreme Court
Arkansas
Republic
State of
Galveston
Tyler
Texas Jurist Memphill Leaves Indelible Legal Mark
The text honors judge Memphill whose logical, concise speeches shaped Texas law. It notes his 1861 Senate defense of state sovereignty and secession, his stance on Texas independence and the Mexican War, and his death in Richmond on January 4, 1862, with interment at the State Cemetery in Austin alongside judicial peers.
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Texas
Senate
Union
United States
Memphill
Richmond
Virginia
Austin
State Cemetery
Marlow B Y P A social in Cameron hosts guests
The Senior B Y P A of Marlow held a social at the Virgil Coward home in Cameron on Saturday night January 5. Rev W A Criswell of Waco and Mrs Coward sang solos. Hot chocolate and cake were served later. E E Allison Jr and wife recover from flu. Lavena Sheguit returns to Draughons College San Antonio after holidays with the Sheguit family. John Todaro of Chicago has visited the Cowards this past two weeks.
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Marlow
Virgil Coward
Cameron
W. A. Criswell
Waco
Lavena Sheguit
Draughons Business College
San Antonio
Tom Sheguit
John Todaro
Chicago, Ill
Mrs. E. G. Coward
B Y P U Day Set At Marlow With Evening Sermon
Sunday January 13 is declared B Y P U Day at Marlow with an all day session and a six o clock sermon by Rev. W A Criswell. The public is urged to attend especially the youth. Illnesses include Mrs Leslie Boatright with flu and William Lewis Mode on the sick list. Criswell spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Virgil Coward in Cameron. Emmit May visited N Y Hayes last week.
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Marlow
W. A. Criswell
Emmit May
N. Y. Hayes
William Lewis Mode
Episcopal Church Absent Sunday Services for Diocese Session
The Episcopal church will have no services on Sunday January 13 as the rector and delegates from the congregation attend the Annual Council of the Diocese of Texas in Waco.
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Episcopal Church
Waco
Diocese of
Texas
Tex Rickard Dies Quietly A Sports Promoter
A tribute recalls Tex Rickard a renowned promoter who helped popularize sport in high society. He died in Miami, Florida, after a career at Madison Square Garden and other venues, praised for honoring fighters and backing events. The column notes rising basketball action in the Southwestern Conference with Arkansas, Texas, Baylor, and other teams in contention.
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Tex” Rickard
Miami
Florida
Tex
Madison Square Garden
A. and M. Hire Matty Bell From T C U As Coach
A. M. has secured Matty Bell of Texas Christian University as football coach and the Aggies are expected to contend for the title next year. Bell is likely to report to College in time for spring training.
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Matty Bell
Aggies
Bell
Stars to Star in Texas Spring Training Games
Texas fans will soon see major league stars in action in Dallas and Fort Worth as training camps begin. More cities may host games, delivering early season action across the region.
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Willow
Texas
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Red Bogus Signs With Dallas Steers After Diverse Baseball Roles
The article notes Red Bogus of Comet fame signed with the Dallas Steers at season start. Known for versatility, he could fill all baseball positions and is likely to catch for Dallas. He previously demonstrated position changes mid game, earning acclaim as a standout basketball forward in the state.
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Cameron
Red” Bogus
Comet Fame
Dallas Steers
Bogus
Dallas
Bogges
Red
Boggus
Waco
Southwest
Panthers Triumph Over Georgetown In Spectacular Midcourt Shot
Pancho Snyder and the Houston Buffs seek Texas League glory next season after Snyder signs as manager. Cardinals’ plans hinge on adding pitching and hitting along with stable infield. Speculation about Ankeman souring relations could affect team cohesion as Dallas Steers challenge for pennant.
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Pancho” Synder
Houston Buffs
Cardinal
Buff
Ankeman
Snyder
Toncan Sheet Metal Outlasts Iron and Steel for Rust Proofing
Swix touts a twenty year research backed sheet metal alloy called Toucan Copper Molybdenum Iron for eaves troughs gutters flashing and roofing. It claims superior rust and corrosion resistance and lower long term cost.
Toncan Copper Iron and Tin Plate Roofing Offer
The ad promotes Toncan Copper and Toncan Iron products claiming high quality rust resistance. It offers cisterns up to 250 barrels and Tin Plate Sheet Metal roofing services. The Cameron Furniture Co is referenced as a completed project with a posed leak question.
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KE. A. Wallace
First National Bank
Cameron, Texas
Dr. Pierce
North Little Rock
Ark
E. E. Allison
Junior
Leslie Boatright
Mrs. Virgil Coward
Gresham
Temple
Cardus
Norton Smith
Warrenton
Georgia
Cardui
Mr. Rickard
Arkansas Razorbacks
Mustangs
Walker
Texas Longhorns
Daniel Baker Hill
Tern University Pirates
Georgetown
Max Collins
Swix
Toncan
Cameron Furniture Co
Robert Polansky
Caldwell, Texas
Central Station
Veniences
Tion
Milam County Hardware Company
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