Langtry Fight Sealed by Law West of Pecos Legend
The 1896 boxing tale unfolds as Texas Ranger and Mexican forces clash over a Donnybrook staged by Roy Bean at Langtry near El Paso. Maher defeats Fitzsimmons in one minute thirty five seconds, crowning Bean’s Jersey Lilly as a landmark in outlaw match history.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
James d. Corbet
Mexico
Dine” Ivoladé Fwii
Tonugh
Roy Bean
Texas
Law
Pecce
Launtry
Lilly
Law West of Poors
el Paso
Texas Rangers
el Paco
Juarez
Ite
New Mexico
Arizona
Judge Bean
Langtry
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Bean
Pecos
Rio Brande
Maher
Pitzermemons
Jersey Lilly
Harry Authorn Young
San Antonio Breweing Association
Judge Rey 1
Minister Leads Camp Hayo Intermedial Youth Encounter
Rev. O C Acrey pastor First Presbyterian Church will rest Mon day for Camp Hayo annual encampment for intermedial boys and girls of Central Texas Presby tery. The camp near Belton expects over 1000 attendees with Cameron participants Doris Newton Sue Kirk Janet Ulbrich Mar Hall Jessie Hause and Keddie J Hause. They return Saturday July Ad.
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O. C Acrey
First Presbyterian Church
Camp Hayo
Central Texas
Belton
Rev. Acrey
Cameron
Doris Newton
Sue Kirk
Janet Ulbrich
Mar Hall
Jessie Hause
Rice Football Captain Moore Visits Robstown Couple
Mr and Mrs Charles E Moore of Robstown visit Mr and Mrs EB Wallace in town. Moore, former captain of Rice football in 1987, played in the Cotton Bowl and now coaches at Robstown. They travel to New York for a course at Columbia University.
Reverend J. P. Jove to visit old Kentucky fishing grounds
The Blue River in Kentucky calls Rev. J. P. Jove of All Saints Episcopal Church and Mrs. Love. They will leave Cameron Sunday for Jouerville and the Blue River fishing grounds.
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Blue River
Kentucky
J. P. J.ove
All Saints Episcopal Church
Miss Cameron to wed in South America
Miss Ethel Cameron traveled to Coluunna South America yesterday to wed her fiancé J A Sialkowski. He works as an engineer with the Texas Company.
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South America
Ethel “Kelten Jo
Cameron
Coluunna
J. A. Sialkowski
The
Texas Company
Soft Haul League Opens With Softball Wins
Cameron Softball League played Thursday June 22 1989 as Dr Pepper beat Coca Cola 3 to 5 and Mack s Oilers defeated Markhams 7 to 3 Standings show Dr Pepper 1 0 Coca Cola 1 0 Markhams 0 1 Mack s Oilers 0 1 Next schedule lists Coca Cola vs Dr Pepper and Mack s Oilers vs Markhams with Mack s Oilers vs Dr Pepper on Thursday and Markhams vs Mack s in a later game
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T.e
Cameron
Dr. Pepper
Markhams
Dr. Peppe
Mack's Oilers
Ist
Lorkmahs
Mack
Oilers
Millerton 4 H Club members share flower arranging tips
The Millerton 4 H Club met June 16 at 10 a.m. sponsor Miss Juanita Thompson taught flower arrangement. six members attended with two visitors. Next meeting set for June 28 at 10 a.m. Visitors welcome.
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Millerton
Juanita Thompson
Rockdale
Millerton 4-H Club
Lillie Lynch
Bertha Mae Seelke
Ida Joyce Guthrie
Rose Burns
Kittie Marie Bryan
Joan Seelke
Della Anthis
Notice of Final Account and Discharge for Milam County Estate
Milam County Probate Court in Cameron issues notice for final settlement of the estate of C. Saller deceased. Executrix Mattie Emily Freeman seeks discharge from liability as executrix. Creditors and interested parties must appear July 8, 1933 at the Cameron courthouse to contest the final account filed June 17, 1939.
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Mattie Emily Freeman
C. Saller
Milam County
Milam
Cameron
Texas
Woman seeks sheriff to arrest husband Frank Collins
A card dated June 21 asks Sheriff Max Kennedy to arrest her husband Frank Collins for mistreating men. Deputy Clarence McCall arrested the Black man Friday evening and he remains in jail on incident charges.
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Max Kennedy
Zell Collins
Branchville
Frank Collins
Clarence McCall
Williams Return From Vacation To Cameron
Mr and Mrs Lester Williams return to Cameron from a vacation that took them to Louisiana and Florida. They enjoyed Miami style atmosphere of a bright nation vacation spot. Mr Williams serves as cashier of Citizens National Bank.
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Lester Williams
Cameron
Louisana
Florida
Miami
Williams
Citizens National Bank
Davilla Resident Visits Cameron
J. R. McCaslane of Davilla is seen visiting Cameron today, stopping at local spots and meeting residents along the way.
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J. R. McCaslane
Davilla
Cameron
Ferguson to Speak at Pioneer Day in Temple
Former Governor James E. Ferguson will be the principal speaker on Thursday as the Central Texas pioneers hold their annual Pioneer Day meeting in Temple. Judge Jeff T. Kemp, president, will preside. Many Limestone County friends plan to attend to hear the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ferguson
Central Texas Pioneers
Temple
Jeff T. Kemp
Milam County
No Law Against It Sparks Jail Release Case
Frank Collins, described as a negro, was jailed Friday for beating his wife but released Saturday with no charges filed. The arrest followed a plea from his wife. Judge Roy Bean, famed for his frontier rulings, reportedly said there is no law against killing a Chinaman.
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Frank Collins
Roy Bean
Pecos
Couple Heads to Longview as Mr Willie Starts Business
Mr and Mrs Albert Willie travel to Longview for a new business venture. Mrs Willie is identified as the former Miss Josie Glaser. The notice notes well wishes for their new location. Miss Gertrude Burstyn of Gertrude Millinery Shop recovers from an ankle injury and thanks friends for their kindness.
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Albert Willie
Longview
Willie
Josie Glaser
Gertrude Burstyn
Gertrude Millinery
Miss Burstyn
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