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Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

For Christmas :. got an electric
stove that will really cook. Sun
day I cooked some cakes. put
too many in so they burned on the
bottom and didn't even cook on
Muncill, 3-A.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

The eighth grades are now stu
dying about the Civil war. This
is one of the most interesting SUBJ
1ects. Everyone Is enjoying this
topic and we are also trying to
understand both sides. Ruby
Schultz, 8-B-1
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
WILSON SCHOOL

Mother. where did your grand
mother live?" When was she
born?" How old was she when she
died and what was one of her ex-
citing experiences"
These are only a few of the
many queries the exhausted moth
ers are being asked, for the eighth
grades are writing autobiographies
of our ancestors.
They mustn't have had such a
dull time in the good old days"
from the descriptions In some of
the reports.-Elizabeth Tagg, 8-B-
2, Allyene Pyle, 8-B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

FOR RENT-Very desirable five
room unfurnished house for sale
part of furniture at great sacri-
flee if taken Immediately. Tyler
ms. Agency. l2tf
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

In sewing the girls are making
pajamas. There are gay beach
paJamas, brightly colored loungihg
pajamas and milder sleeping pa
jamas. There are many smart COL
crs and patterns.-Lorena Cass, g.
B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
Automobiles For Sale

'27 FORD COUPE for sale or trade
for open car. Carlson, 467 Park
Ave-, Apt. z. lOt3
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

In English the 7-B-2's arc coll
lecting pictures and writing stor-
les about them for a magazine we
are going to print.-John Feeney,
7-B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

In Mrs. Walkers room in arith-
metic we are working on PERCENT
age.-Marguerite Yeary, 7-B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

WANTED-Three neat appearing
young men, Monday, 10 to II a.
m. Main Auto Court, NO. 2. l0t2
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

It's always money but this time
it's for banking The class who
has the highest percentage every
Wednesday gets picture. Last
"Wednesday the 7-B-1 class won the
picture. We took the picture away
from the -2s.-Dorothy Larson,
7-B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

In our spelling room the pupils
are improving their posture great
ly, because We are working for the
second seat in our row. When ever
you are not sitting up straight you
have to go to the last seat in the
row and the others move up
Kathryn Jane Henderson. 7-B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

In English the 7-B-2 class is
reading short stories and then
telling the story as near like the
book. to the class. When one Of
the boys told his story he said,
"As badly as I was frightened I
was not scared" The book said,
Badly as I was frightened I was
not scratched" He had the class
laughing for quite a while.-E. J..
Afford, 7-B-2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

The 2-As are glad to have Sher-
man Rinehart. who has been living
in San Diego since October, come
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

Lee Edgar, boy in the 7-DA2
English class, wrote a letter to
Havana. Cuba. The letter he re-
ceived in return was written in
Spanish; consequently it fell to
the lot of the 8-B-2 Spanish class
tc translate the letter for his ben
efit.-James Southworth, 8-B-z.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

In Mrs. Smiths writing class we
are working for our writing cer-
tificates. Some will receive their
certificates sooner than others
Ada Trimble, 8-B-l.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

The BIB class of Mckinley school
has very pretty new picture. 1t
has windmill. some trees and
two horses pulling a cart. with a
man walking by the side of it. The
name of the picture is Autumn
Glow."-Gordon Gum, 3-B.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

Last Thursday our class made
100 per cent in the care of our
teeth. We have talked much about
brushing the teeth and hope to
have perfect mark every day
Betty Cook. Alb.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

FOR RENT-Small cottage, 335
South Tenth st. l0t3
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

WANTED - Salesman with car.
Steady work, at 293 Orange Ave.
10t6
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
STUART PLACE
MAN IS DEAD
Ralph Prickett, IS, Dies
In Valley Baptist
Early tuesday
~ - Co-ro.nanden.l

HARLINCTN. June I6-Ralnh
Prlcetr. 69. who resided on the Bis
hon Trrct near Stuart Place. died
an the Valley BAPTIST Hospital Nv
2 o'clock wednesday morning
mn. Prickett had resided I'M the
Valley seven wears. coming here
from kansas CITY. where me was
Office manager M the Western
Weighing and Inspection Bureau for
% wears.
In thc valley. wv vas secretary
and tax collector of tra STUART Pia-e
board az school trustees. was N drl-
con nj thc Harrington Baptist church.
and "a member 0f tha Harlingen Rot
airy club
TIE was horn Nv Fairmount. West
VIRGINIA.
He Is survived hv hlE widow: IN
daughter. Mrs. John R Funk. Dun
can. Okla an adopted son. Ralph.
Jr, of TJ.scon. Ar!z "A brother. r.
Nv. FriCkett. Harrington. and two
sisters i'm Ore-Cn.
No definite funeral arrangements
have been completed but the body
is being held by Thum1son's Mort
uarr Tho funeral will he held from
the Baptist church. with Rev Nv. M.
Ice Officiating The date has not
been ct, pendin instructions from
relatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16

nea the mouth OF the Loire river
The pilot of a hydroplane nori-
fled authorities and tugs put of
at once with divers TO recover
them.
Eight army trucks. driven BY
young soldiers, started for Nantes
on a 36-mile ride with the bodies
OF 40 persons fished out Of the bay
Of Biscay yesterday. Tney were
placed In plain wooden boxes.
IL va decided 10 open the c0f-
fins in Nantes this afternoon SO the
bereaved could begin the difficult
task or claiming their beloved ones.
Officials or the operating COM
pany determined that Az, includ-
ing the crew but excluding chill
dren under four years old. were
aboard the vessel when she left
Nantes Sunday for a picnic AZ
NoirnOutier island. Forty-three pas
Sengers declined "a make the re-
turn trip on account az stormy
weather and eight were rescued
after the boat went down near
the mouth OF the Loire river.
Thus. the number cf the dead
unotficially was placed at least no
sters who paid no fares were aboard
and we're lost.
Search for the remaining bodies
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
HONOR PAID TO
W. c. HARDING
Memorial Accepted BY Gov
ernor OF Ohio In
Behalf of State

MARION, O. June l6-F-Ac-
cepting the Harding Memorial tomb
on behalf of the state az Ohio at
the dedication here today. Cover
nor George White paid tribute 70
Warren q. Harding az a man ~
human kindness and friendliness.
steadtast az purpose. honest. clear
on thought and expression and 90
sterling personal integrity.
The life and C1-eer of Warren
q Harding stand out ar q beacon
light. not only In the annals Of
America but In the history az the
world the governor said. Nowhere
save IN 0 democracy such as ours
could such achievement be pos
sihle'
The governor recalled Harding as
? boz. barefoot. in povertv-stricken
circumstances, roaming the hills Of
Morrow county and then the man
who rose II public life from a state
legislator " the presidency. HIS
career stands out as a lesson 70 the
youth OF all America that oQp0r-
tunity still beckons." NJ said.
On behalf or the people or Ohio.
the governor thanked the from
evprr state who Voluntarily provided
funds for the memorials colstruc-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Catholics Protest
Proposed Measure

MEXICO CITY. June i6-F-A
proposed law which would limit
The number of Catholic priests WV
the state on Vera Cruz ~ one for
every 100000 population Was the
object OF growing opposition on the
part Of Catholics tOday.
The bill has passed the first read
In ~ the Vera Cruz legislature and
was cue for a second hearing to-
gay. AZ Is sponsored BY Governor
Aoalberto Teleda. federal minister
OI the interior curing the consro-
yersy between the state ana the
church several wears 40.
Bl-nOp Rafael Culsar of JaIap2
anu bIshOp GenarO MeldeZ M
huantcpcc came 10 Mexico City
with the intention OF asking the I'M
~terveltiCn OF President PasCull
ORTIZ FubiO They are cOnferrIng
with church and state officials a.
10 the Lest method Of defeating
The measure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
CARDINAL IS
SAFE, CROSSES
SPAIN BORDER
Expelled Prelate Now
In France, Police
Give Protection

MADRID. June l6.-R-Cardin-
al Pedro Segura v Saenz. expelled
from Spain. crossed the frontier at
San Sebastian today and drove tO
Hendayc. France. in his own car.
His enforced Journey across Spain
was marked by manifestations
against him IN san Sebastian and
Guadalala-a which led authorities
to take extraordinary precautions
for his safety "A mob collected in
the Main streets Of San Sebastian
last night and announced its inten-
ton Of intarceptinE the Cardinals
ca. Authorities telephOned Madrid
70 de.ay his arrival until after mid
night and placed endorsements of
police and civil guards III patrol
10 avert possible disorder.
The newspaper Ia Nacicn. once
the organ of the late General
Primo de Rivera. said the Cardinal
had been ordered out Of the com
try because OF his rererA pastoral
'etter on politics and defended his
actions.
Cardinal Scnura issued his pas
toral letter shortly before the Sc
ries n outbreaks against Catholic
dipnitaries and property. re later
left hUrriediv 70 confer with Vati-
can authorities ~ this connection
and returned secretly ~ SPAN sew
cral days eco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
MYSTERY
BATTLES n. Y.
MURDER CASE
Father Reveals Early
Childhood Story of
Starr Faithful

NEW YORK, June l6-tP-Re-
ve.atlons that she had undergone
a narrowing girlhood experience
and that she had taken a sleeping
powder before she died intensified
today the MYSTERY surrounding the
bizarre life and death Of Starr
Faithful.
DR.. Alexander o. Gettler. city
toXicolog.st, found that her organs
showed traces Of a sleeping powder.
Dcath vas due TO drowning. how
ever, he said, ana the drug was
only sufficient 10 cause sleep.
After the revelations. District
Attorney Elvin n Edwards OF Mas
sau county. reiterated his belief the
girl had been murdered He order
ed the grand jury 70 reconvene
Thursday instead Of today, hoping
to gather more evidence mean
While.
Inspector Harold KING, chief or
Nassau detectives. still was IN
certain today wnether the Green
wich Village madcap had been
murdered or had taken her own
life.
Stanley <. Faithful, the girls
stspfatheT. disclosed that when
Starr was a young girl an elderly
man IN the guise OF a family friend
won her confidence and terrified
her.
STAIRS experience, Mr. Faithful
said. left her mentally and ply
sically impaired. and expensive
treatments were necessary 10 re-
store her TO normal childhood
In consequence. Faithful -ent
en-. he demanded that this elderly
man reimburse him for medical
expenses A settlement or $50 900 to
$4,000 was made. he said. through
Charles + Rowlsy. a Boston at
torney.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Fire Threatens
Harlingen Gin

HARLTNGEN. June l6-P- "A
fire whloh for a time Threatened w
destroy the Peoples Gin here and
spread To other nearby buildings
IN the industrial section was brought
under control by quick work OF the
Harrington fire department
The fire was discovered az 5
o'clock this morning, and two
alarms were turned in.
Only slight damage was done.
The plant Is or Adams and Wash
ington streets.
5. Finley Ewing, one or the own
erS. said two alarms were turned
IN because the fire FOR a time ap-
peared dangerous.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
LEAGUE ELECTS
San BENITANS
Three Day Convention OF
Walther Leagues To
Close Today

SAN ANTONIO. June Is III
Final sessions OF the. three-day
convention cf the Lone Star District
Of Welther Leagues here today will
conclude with 2 banquet a. 5 p. n.
Exercises included a message by
the Rev Arthur q Repp. san An
tonic, and a devotional led bv the
Rev G. ii. Napisr. Dallas Execu-
tives and committee reports were
made.
w. W. Nlederhaus. San Renito.
ves elected viCe-pTesident az the
dIstric. FOR the southern part Of
tie state az the sessions yeserdav.
Otcer officers Teeleced are e +.
JutZi, Houston. president: " r..
Kramer. Waco. vice president,
North Texas. Miss Ruth Detraers,
San Antonio, recording secretary.
and Arthur Kramer. Wichita Fal s.
treasurer.
TIE executive hoard will meet In
Houston next year with the Rev.
Harry Flackenmever. Houston. ths
pastor member. Headquarters az
the educational committee VIII be
IN Dallas with the Rev. Napier.
pact1r member. hospice committee.
San Renito. the Rev. Herbert VIE
dersenders. pastor member. and the
junior com-ittee. Dallas. Mrs. w.
ID. Parker. local member.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
SCION PIONEER
FAMILY Held
FOR ROBBERY
Three Texans Accused
OF Looting Memphis
Bank on May 4

DALLAS, June Id. -Fi-Three
Dallas men we're In Jail Today. one
of them believed positively identi-
lied IL connection With a $4,000
robbery ~ The Planters National
Bank * Memphis, Tenn. on May
q Dallas detectives also we're at
tempting w IiX responsibility upon
the trio for thc $4,000 robbery last
laH Cl n Dallas Union Terminal
Cashier and his guard.
"A ~5O-NeaI-Old real estate and
cotton man. related 10 one or the
pioneer families Oh Dallas. was ar
rested this morning at his home Inn
Highland Park. The other two
were arrested yesterday at a down.
Town roonlng house hy Dallas de-
tectives ana "a. y. Clark. detective
sergeant from Memphis. Tenn. Both
have criminal records.
B. WI Moore. the Union Terminal
cashier, and Charlie Murray. police
escort, who were robbed of $4,000
last October l0. We're expected 90
view tho prisoners today 10 attempt
10 Identify then.
Officers who mad conducted the
investigation wer reticent about
the nature oi clues which led
Memphis officers 20 Dallas On the
trail VI the robbers. but it was
learned that Sergeant Clark had
becn more than two weeks working
on the case Detectives insisted that
the mar arrested here w Highland
Park had been identified posit!vel~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
-Heink
Wins In Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES. June Is. Up
Madame Ernestine Schum
Heink. famous opera singer. and
her son Ferdinand were awarded
judgments w superior court yester-
day in breach ~ contract suits
against Edwin CareWe. motion pic
ture producer.
The diva got Judgment for the
$4,000 she asked. Her son was
awarded $500 OF the $1,000 me
sought.
The suits grew out of failure 10
produce 2 motion picture in Ger
man and English featuring Inc
singer end her son she testified
she lest y fun season of concert
engagements because ~ the IN
fulfilled contract made with Carewe
Oct. 2. 1920
Carewc's defense was that pro-
ductipn ~ the picture depended
entirely ON the ability OF a British
company 10 finance AZ.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Japan Plans Addition
To Aviation Forces

TOKYO. June 16 fP-The jap
anese war office today published
figures on the nations military
strength which will be submitted
to the League Of Nations IN con-
nection with the 1882 disarmament
conference.
These figures showed that the
army numbered $4,000 men. in
GLIDING officers. in addition 10
2.2l0 men in the gendarm1rie and
about 10000 police in Korea. For
n;osa and Manchuria.
The aviation branch tOtaled 623
airplanes and eight regiments. but
II was intimated that these fig
ures would be increased. bearing
out press reports that the o~rganiza-
ton or two new air regiments was
contemplated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT TO
Be ORGANIZED
Directors Master Dist.
Called By Couch to
Make Plans
CBy Staff Correspondent

: WESLACO. June l3.-Judge <.
c. Couch, chairman Of the steer
ing committee OF eve which
worked towards creation OF the
Rio Grande Conservation District
OF Texas and which has been ap-
pointed by Gov. r. S. Sterling as a
temporary board Of directors for
the district. has called a meeting
to be held in san Juan at 10 o'clock
Monday morning for the purpose
OF discussing plans.
The board Will organize, under
provisions Of the law creating il
passed az the last session Of the
legislature. naming a president and
secretary.
Ten days later the board must
meet again and give notice in
newspapers OF the four counties OF
hearings 10 be held at certain
places and times at which all per-
sons owning property in the pro-
posed district may appear and may
be heard for or against organiza-
ton OF the district.
If al the conclusion OF these
hearings. the board feels that the
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
CHIRO SEEKS
VENUE CHANGE
Motion Opposed By County
Attorney; Judge Acts
Tuesday Afternoon
n' 'F~


A change Of venue was asked for
J. NJ. Peery. San Benito chiropractor
charged with practicing medicine
without a license. when his case was
called Tuesday morning before Jud-
&c z. I. Yates in the Cameron coun-
ty court al law.
The motion was 70 be acted upon
at l:3o p N.
The change Of venue was sought
on grounds that "a combination IL
stigated BY influential citizens pre-
vents the defendant from obtaining
a fair trial in Cameron county
County Attorney Marvin Hall pre-
pared a controversial affidavit denv-
ing that such a combination exist
ed and askel that the trial be con
Quoted before the Cameron county
court az law.
Pee-y. the first Of four chicoprac-
tors TO be tried this term or court,
was represented BY r. n Winters
general COUNSEL for the Wisconsin
Chlropractors' association, and Gus
Butler of San Benito.
The county attorney is conducting
the states case.
The courtroom was well filled
With chiropractors. attorneys and
spectators Tuesday morning. These
cases are attracting more attention
than any case II the court al lax
for years.
Trials slated for tomorrow NAV
not be held. due to the death OF j.
a. Graham, prominent Brownsville
barrister.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Frame-up ChayedBy
Defense in Pantages
Girl Market Trial

get the theater operator featured
defense arguments today.
PantageS faces a retrial in Los
Angeles on charges OF criminally as
saulting Eunice Pringle, young dan
Ger, while two other defendants
here, Olive Clark Day, ana William
Jobelmann. are charged with opera
ting a girl market" there.
John p. Mills who pleaded guilty
10 contributing TO the delinquency
OF Lydia Nitto, complaining witness,
and turned states evidence here is
accused in Los Angeles with the Day
woman and Jobelr.ann.
These girls and Mills testified
with a rope around their necks
and the Los Angeles district attor-
ney pulling on the end II IT," Jerry
Geisler. attorney for PantageS. as
serted.
He referred TO Miss Nitto and
Helen Livingston. who testified they
had been brought by Jobelmann and
Mrs. Day TO a hotel party here 1T
tended by Pantages and Jesse H
Shreve, another defendant.
Deputy Dis -ict Attorney Orar
Muir denied the charges.
One who plans a frameup doe.
not frame himself he said, "anc
Mills found IL necessary TO admit
his guilt in this case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
New Yorker Heads
New Federal Board

WASHINGTON. June rs. OPi-
Donald ri. SAWYER or New Yo-i.
City. today was named director "
the newly created federal employ
ment sterilization board.
The board. Of which Secretary
Lamont rs chairman. was formed
under the Wagner bin passed az
the last session Of congress.
The measure provided that state.
federal and other public building
programs be coo-dinated 10 in
crease work on these programs
during times or depression.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Oil Man Pleased
With Valley Fruit

The Valley does not seem 10 have
suffered from the business depres-
sion IS NEST other sections Of
IeIas nave, il the opinion q John
Donoaoe. Wichita FAILS OIL man
and q director OF the Chamber q
Commerce there. who was IN
Brownsville yesterday.
MIR ODonohce drove down with
his wife. an dscid IL is his first
trip 10 the city.
He enJoyed a game dinner IN
MatamoroS while here.
Your citrus section is remark
able he said. Il was surprised
both al its size and at the beauty
OF the trees
Mrs. O-Dorohoe Is a sister Of
Mrs. Orvi.le Burlington. whose hus-
band is a eel known figure IN Tex
as republican politics.
Mr.. ODonohoe called at the
chamber of commerce office while
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Chinese Boat Saves
Cargo From Pirates

SHANGHAI. June l6.-P-The
Chinese Eunb0at Welchun saved
the American cargo steamer Chita
from YanGtse river pirates Sunday.
Loaded with a valuable cargo. the
Chita ran aground near Shasi en-
route 10 Ichang The outlaws soon
appeared and opened with riflo
fire on the helpless snip, which
was without armed guard.
AS the brlgauds began 70 swarm
aboard. the We.chun. attracted by
the firing. arrived and went into
action with her three-pounders
and machine guns. "A score OF out
laws were killed and the others
were driven off.
The Weichun then stood hy until
an American gunhoat arrived and
assisted the Chita II relocating.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Jail Breakers Are
Back In San Angelo

ALBUC JhRCU-. I'M I'll. jane t
-P-Lorg prison terms await J. IL
Conner ana Ciins Powell. who Va.
b returned . San Ange'o. Texas.
where they escaped Jail a month
ago today. The two men were cap
tured here Sunday night
Chief OF Folice O'Grady was in
formed by telephone from San An
gelo that C1nnor Is under is
year sentence for ~extortion and that
Powell has a five year prison term
awaiting him.
Both men were awaiting trial on
charges Of highway robbery when
they broke from the San Angelo
inil with three companions Con-
nor has admitted. Chief Grady
said. that he + wanted in Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
Illness Of Judge
DELAYS Nash Trial

CORSICANA. June i6-E-Ill-
ness az District Judge Hawkins
Scarborough this morning caused
the p1stponement until . y w. "
the trial az Jimmie Nash. charged
with assault uD0l O. person while
masked or TN disguise. IN ConneC-
ton with the kidnapping last De-
c1mb7r Of E---rt C5r-. son or n
Corsicara banker.
When court recessed yesterday
witnesses were being heard in
testimony relating IN a defense
motion for change OF venue.
Nash j. the second OF five men
brought t0 TRIAL on indictments
returned ~ connection with the
kidnap2E AZ Young CERT last De-
cember 10 and the payment OF
$4,000 ransom ~ his father for
his release.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-16
T. !. ). - X
PIONEER OF
BROWNSVILLE
dies MONDAY
Judge Jas. A. Graham
Succumbs 20 Linger-
ing Illness

Judge James a. Graham. co. one
OF Br0WnsVi.le'S most prominent
attorneys and known throughout
the state. died at his home about
9 O'Clock Monday night after a
lingering illness.
Judge Graham vas stricken III
seSeral months ago. ana went ~
Reagan Wells FOR treatment. re re-
turned here recently, and was ap-
par7ntly great y improved IN health.
Friday noon he suffered a relapse.
and was taken home from his Of
flee. He had been confined TO his
bed since Friday and died last night
shortly after nine o'clock.
He was the last survivor or the
famous law firm Of Graham. Jones
and George.
He was born IN Fave'te county.
Texas. in 1882. and spent his early
DAYS II String Fraire, Bastrop c0un-
ty, 2 locality between Bastr5p and
Smithville.
His INV career began when ne
graduated from the University AZ
Teyas w 1880 ~ 4 member or the
first Law class erer ~ graduate
from the state university.
He first pra-ti-cd law ir Burnett.
moving from there TO Fort Worth.
After a short time I'm Fort Worth.
he moved 10 Bowie. and from there
10 Amarillo.
ne served IN the state legislature
while practicinr IN Burnett. and
later. while in Amarillo. was chief
justice o. the Amarillo court OF
Civil appeals when that court was
first formed He was appointed bv
the government. and served two
terms.