James W. Garth

~ cahilton16

Beaumont, Nov. 26 (AP) — Dr. J.W. Garth, 62, widely known southeast Texas philanthropist and donor of a building to newsboys in connection with the new Y.M.C.A here, died today after a long illness. He came from Iowa two years ago.

Source: Port Arthur News, November 26, 1929.

Published by cahilton16

W&M grad, Washington Nationals fan, two-time Jeopardy! winner, 7th generation Washingtonian, family historian.

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