Justice, Cameron 1968-07-15
Cameron Justice talks about his father, J. D. Justice, the establishment of his namesake town of Justiceburg, and ranching in the area. He includes specific data in addition to significant historical incidents.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Cameron Justice
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 15, 1968
Location: Justiceburg, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy II
Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: J. D. Justice, biography,
Arrival in West Texas,
Establishment of ranches,
Cattle hero and size,
Establishment of Justiceburg (1907),
Naming,
Cattle and shipping point,
Reasons for growth,
Oil,
Branding cattle (University and 19th streets),
OC Ranch location,
Grenigo Ranch incident,
Justice brand,
First fence,
J. D. Justice’s death,
Justiceburg (again),
Population,
Santa Fe Railroad stop,
Association with Post,
Location of county seat,
Railroad right-of-way,
Ranches bordering Justice Ranch,
Coal deposits,
Incorporation,
Location of Burnam,
Early organizers,
Land selling,
Commission houses and speculation,
Doctor’s fee,
Bankrupt fee incident,
Cowboy wages,
Dances.
Tape 1, Side 2: Number of windmills,
Drought incident (1917-19),
White’s land lease,
Short history of LFD Ranch,
Building of cattle pens,
Claims against railroad,
Dermott location,
B. Moore,
White buffalo robe,
Listing of early residents,
Cowboy hours,
Food,
Drying meat,
Mesquite,
Equipment,
Cutting horse incident.
Range Dates: 1907-1920
Bulk Dates: 1907-1920
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