JOHN L. SPURLIN
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John L. Spurlin, a former citizen of Hamilton, when it
was no more than a ‘cowtown’ was among the foremost business men and
the peer of any of them in energy and public spirit. He now lives in Waco
with his daughter, Elenore, who is remembered as a Hamilton beauty.
Mr. Spurlin had the leading general mercantile business
in town for many years. He was the leading spirit and promoter in every
public enterprise, whether social, church, or business. He never lost an
opportunity to attract outside attention to the advantages of his home
town and county along every avenue. He was a disciple of advertising;
believing it to be a sure cure for every static condition that afflicts
the average small town.
Mr. Spurlin organized the First National Bank and was
the president of the Hamilton-Hico Telegraph Co. for a number of years. At
that time he was an extensive land owner; owning many farm and ranches in
Bosque, Hamilton, and Coryell counties. He has always been a democrat and
was an ardent follower of William Jennings Bryan on the Free-Silver
question.
Mr. Spurlin’s career in Hamilton as a public spirited
citizen and a thorough going and wide awake business man may well
challenge the admiration and emulation of its present citizenship. He was
interested in every detail of the welfare of Hamilton, from the office of
public school trustee to the big business and political affairs of the
town, county, and state.
This now venerable former citizen of Hamilton always
extends a hearty welcome to his friends from his old home town when they
visit Waco.
The Hamilton County News, Vol. IV, Number
11--Section Three
Historical and Trading Expansion Issue
W. F. Billingslea, Editor-Publisher
Subscription Price ONE YEAR ..$1.00
June 29, 1934
