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HOUSTON - The adult grandson of a deceased 90-year-old Texas woman was appointed as independent executor of her estate following a lawsuit filed against the recused Harris County Probate Judge who had disqualified his mother from serving in the position, a press release states.
Judge Jason Cox, a Democrat, appointed Dr. Roy Lester Collins independent executor of the estate of Mrs. Hattie Owens after a hearing in which Dr. Collins’ cousin Aisha Ross, aunt Angelia Owens Sapp and uncle Mel Owens challenged his suitability, according to a press release.
“No bond or other security is required and that upon the taking and filing of the oath required by law, Letters of Testamentary shall issue to Dr. Roy Lester Collins, the IV, and that no other action be had in this court other than the return of an inventory appraisement and list of claims as required by law and notice pursuant to Texas state s code chapter 308,” wrote Judge Cox in his o
Feb. 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported that the Franklin Academy, located about six miles from Jonesborough, would âresume operations February 15th under the direction of W.G. Gibbs. Boarding can be had near the Academy at $3 per week.â
âTuition fee ranging from $7 to $15, and payable at the close of the five month session.â
Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1866.
Three dollars in 1866 is now worth about $49.15. Seven dollars is currently worth about $114.67, and $15.00 is worth about $246.00. (Source: www.in2013dollars.com)
Feb. 16, 1888: According to The Comet, âMr. G.E. Swadley, living about eight miles from Johnson City has discovered silver ore on his land. He will examine into the quality and quantity of the ore and if it will justify him to do so he will work the mine at once.â