CLIFTON, L. C.
CLIFTON, L. C.
Resolution
TO THE COLLIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION:
Your committee appointed to present resolutions relative to the death of Judge L. C. Clifton, make the following report:
Whereas, about 6:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning, November 7, 1939, Judge L. C. Clifton ended his earthly pilgrimage and laid aside the burdens of a long and useful life, and his spirit passed into that “bourne from which no traveler has ever returned”; and,
Whereas, he had lived in McKinney nearly forty years following his chosen profession, the practice of law, maintaining his office in the Shain Block on the Northeast corner of the public square during all of that time, being a member of the Collin County Bar Association and the State Bar Association and taking pride in his membership in each, being for many years local attorney for the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, which position he held at the time of his death; and,
Whereas, he was a conscientious man, believing in and practicing the Christian religion, never saying aught against any one, being courteous to his adversary in the trial of a case and respectful of the presiding officers of the court, taking no undue advantage, and taking delight in winning his case on its merits; and,
Whereas, he had many friends to whom he had endeared himself by virtue of his association and relationship with them; and,
Whereas, there are times when death invades our midst and removes therefrom some one near and dear to us in this life, and we are at a loss to know what to say to perpetuate his usefulness and labors in proper words, to preserve them for posterity; and,
Whereas, Judge Clifton’s splendid physical form, his erect posture of body, his smile and his words of welcome, as he met those whom he knew, might fitly and aptly be commended to all as a memorial to him and his life; and,
Whereas, those who knew him best loved him most; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Collin County Bar Association has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Judge Clifton; and be it further
Resolved, By the Collin County Bar Association, that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Bar Association, out of a deep appreciation for him and his high regard for his chosen profession; and be it further
Resolved, By the Collin County Bar Association, that a committee be appointed to present these resolutions in open session to the District Court of Collin County, Texas, and to the County Court of Collin County, Texas; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased.
George P. Brown
Grover Burton
L. J. Truett
CLIFTON HOME
STATELY HOUSE
McKinney Courier Gazette
This old home has been the scene for many social events, especially so in the early 1900's. The old Judge Clifton home, located at 521 N. Kentucky St. has seen many visitors, some quite well-known in history. The home was nearly destroyed in a recent fire which demolished the back of the house, leaving the front standing. (C-G Photo by Gary Warden) [was torn down by 1970]
CLIFTON HOME
STATELY OLD MANOR FORMER SOCIAL SITE
Newspaper.
Many of the fine old stately homes are vanishing from the local scene. Two weeks ago a fire destroyed most of the house at 521 North Kentucky Street. This was the home of the late Judge and Mrs. L. C. Clifton, now the property of Mrs. Irma Clifton Speight.
This was the Clifton home from about 1903 when they purchased it from the late Captain J. L. Greer. Before the Greers, it was owned by banker, Jim L. White.
Somehow there is sadness in the passing of old family homes, most of them filled with golden memories.
McKinney, over the years, has been noted for its beautiful girls – and this goes for the present. Many of the young ladies who have enjoyed this warm hospitality of “this old house” still live in McKinney. I made a check to see just how many were still here, they include Miss Bess Heard, Miss Louise Harrison, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison Scott, Mrs. Kate Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Janie Abernathy Warden, Mrs. Kathleen Abernathy Knight, Mrs. Mary Abernathy Brown, Mrs. Ida Dowell Rhea. You know, it is difficult to compile a list of persons, as invariable some will be missed.
The Clifton home was just north of the Beverly home which still stands today. The fact that the Beverly home was next door, being the home of two very interesting and handsome boys – Fitzhugh and Houston Beverly, was no doubt the cause of Irma Clifton (now Mrs. Speight) having lots of visitors.
Judge L. C. Clifton introduced Joe Bailey, (later to become nationally famous as Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey), in McKinney on his first race for the senate. The occasion was a political meeting. Little Irma Clifton presented Bailey with a bouquet of flowers. He leaned down and kissed her saying, “little lady, when you grow up and marry I’m coming to your wedding”, and he did just that. The wedding was a beautiful social event with many prominent out-of-town guests.
Wouldn’t it be nice if all or most of such homes could be preserved for each home would recall a host of happy recollections for many, many people.
Resolution
TO THE COLLIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION:
Your committee appointed to present resolutions relative to the death of Judge L. C. Clifton, make the following report:
Whereas, about 6:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning, November 7, 1939, Judge L. C. Clifton ended his earthly pilgrimage and laid aside the burdens of a long and useful life, and his spirit passed into that “bourne from which no traveler has ever returned”; and,
Whereas, he had lived in McKinney nearly forty years following his chosen profession, the practice of law, maintaining his office in the Shain Block on the Northeast corner of the public square during all of that time, being a member of the Collin County Bar Association and the State Bar Association and taking pride in his membership in each, being for many years local attorney for the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, which position he held at the time of his death; and,
Whereas, he was a conscientious man, believing in and practicing the Christian religion, never saying aught against any one, being courteous to his adversary in the trial of a case and respectful of the presiding officers of the court, taking no undue advantage, and taking delight in winning his case on its merits; and,
Whereas, he had many friends to whom he had endeared himself by virtue of his association and relationship with them; and,
Whereas, there are times when death invades our midst and removes therefrom some one near and dear to us in this life, and we are at a loss to know what to say to perpetuate his usefulness and labors in proper words, to preserve them for posterity; and,
Whereas, Judge Clifton’s splendid physical form, his erect posture of body, his smile and his words of welcome, as he met those whom he knew, might fitly and aptly be commended to all as a memorial to him and his life; and,
Whereas, those who knew him best loved him most; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Collin County Bar Association has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Judge Clifton; and be it further
Resolved, By the Collin County Bar Association, that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Bar Association, out of a deep appreciation for him and his high regard for his chosen profession; and be it further
Resolved, By the Collin County Bar Association, that a committee be appointed to present these resolutions in open session to the District Court of Collin County, Texas, and to the County Court of Collin County, Texas; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased.
George P. Brown
Grover Burton
L. J. Truett
CLIFTON HOME
STATELY HOUSE
McKinney Courier Gazette
This old home has been the scene for many social events, especially so in the early 1900's. The old Judge Clifton home, located at 521 N. Kentucky St. has seen many visitors, some quite well-known in history. The home was nearly destroyed in a recent fire which demolished the back of the house, leaving the front standing. (C-G Photo by Gary Warden) [was torn down by 1970]
CLIFTON HOME
STATELY OLD MANOR FORMER SOCIAL SITE
Newspaper.
Many of the fine old stately homes are vanishing from the local scene. Two weeks ago a fire destroyed most of the house at 521 North Kentucky Street. This was the home of the late Judge and Mrs. L. C. Clifton, now the property of Mrs. Irma Clifton Speight.
This was the Clifton home from about 1903 when they purchased it from the late Captain J. L. Greer. Before the Greers, it was owned by banker, Jim L. White.
Somehow there is sadness in the passing of old family homes, most of them filled with golden memories.
McKinney, over the years, has been noted for its beautiful girls – and this goes for the present. Many of the young ladies who have enjoyed this warm hospitality of “this old house” still live in McKinney. I made a check to see just how many were still here, they include Miss Bess Heard, Miss Louise Harrison, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison Scott, Mrs. Kate Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Janie Abernathy Warden, Mrs. Kathleen Abernathy Knight, Mrs. Mary Abernathy Brown, Mrs. Ida Dowell Rhea. You know, it is difficult to compile a list of persons, as invariable some will be missed.
The Clifton home was just north of the Beverly home which still stands today. The fact that the Beverly home was next door, being the home of two very interesting and handsome boys – Fitzhugh and Houston Beverly, was no doubt the cause of Irma Clifton (now Mrs. Speight) having lots of visitors.
Judge L. C. Clifton introduced Joe Bailey, (later to become nationally famous as Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey), in McKinney on his first race for the senate. The occasion was a political meeting. Little Irma Clifton presented Bailey with a bouquet of flowers. He leaned down and kissed her saying, “little lady, when you grow up and marry I’m coming to your wedding”, and he did just that. The wedding was a beautiful social event with many prominent out-of-town guests.
Wouldn’t it be nice if all or most of such homes could be preserved for each home would recall a host of happy recollections for many, many people.