La Salle murder location tied to Bell county claim
A historian asserts Rene Robert Cavelier La Salle was slain in Bell county Texas, likely in its southwestern part near Burnet county, based on a letter from Temple collector Dr. Alex Dienst. The letter, sent to a book editor, challenges earlier burial location theories and cites a Pendleton correspondence.
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la Salle
Bell County
St. Louis
Texas
Trinity River
Louisiana
Sabine River
Alex Dienst
Temple
De Leon report on La Salle Frenchman linked to Texas claim
Austin in 1891 reports a translated Spanish account by Gen. Alozo De Leon detailing a Frenchman linked to La Salle, who allegedly led thousands of Indians in Texas and was captured with diplomacy in 1688 near the Rio Grande. Also memorial notice for Mrs. R. H. Ames of Rockdale.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. C. Pendleton
Belton
Pendleton
la Salle
Alozo de Leon
Coahuila
Monclova
Mexico
Rio Grande
La Salle Legend in Texas History Inquiries
Betty B Brewster outlines research on the La Salle expedition and whether any tradition places La Salle killed in or near Bell County Texas, noting delays in data collection and seeking further corroboration or sources.
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Texas
la Salle
Bell County
Fredman
Betty B. Brewster
Remembering a Benevolent Life Of Service And Kindness
A long obituary tribute recalls a large lifeful woman known for benevolence and service to the poor. Judges Kemp Henderson and Gillis extol her charity, leadership, and devotion. her home described as a Haven of Rest where all ages found solace.
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T. S. Henderson
Sturdy
Dick” Ames
Graham Gillis
Benefactress Remembered by Family and Community
A tribute lauds a devoted benefactor whose memory will endure. Survivors include husband R. H. Ames of Houston, son Harry Ames of Tampico, Mexico, three grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Mary Davis of Houston and Mrs. Victorine Arnold of Little Rock, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed: Beverly Baldridge, Harry Perry, E. H. Cofield, C. R. Isaacs, Lon Hudson, Milton Phillips.
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R. H. Ames
Little Rock
Arkansas
Rockdale
G. N
Mary Davis
Ames
Walton County
Florida
Ellen Ghent
Mary Munn
Davis
Alabama
Houston
Hill Marshall
Tampico
Mexico
Harry Ames
Margaret
Richard
Ellen
Victorine Arnold
Ark
Beverly Baldridge
Harry Perry
E. H. Coffield
C. R. Isaacs
Lon Hudson
Milton Phillips
Studebaker Emphasizes Value Through Scale and Craft
The carmaker argues price is not value, citing 150000 yearly Sixes, $50 million plant investments, 125 researchers, 12000 inspections, and 1000 workers. It touts Timken bearings, 26 finishing operations, luxury features, long service records, and a 72 year prestige under Studebaker quality.
Studebaker Leads Fine-Car Field In Global Quality
The advertisement touts Studebaker as the top maker of quality cars worldwide with buyers spending over 200 million dollars last year. It claims demand has nearly tripled in three years and urges consumers to compare Studebakers with any car before spending a thousand dollars or more.
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Studebaker Engineering
Department of Research and Experiment
Bureau of Methods and Standards
Studebakers
Studebaker
Los Angeles
New York
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Milam County
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Chas. Mercy
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Chas, Mercy
Cameron, Texas
Singer Sewing Machines
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