August Tubbe paid his taxes every year until he was exempted by his age to pay the poll tax. He also cheerfully performed every duty to the best of his ability of a citizen of the United States. He served on juries, voted in the various elections held in his county, and held several positions of honor and trust. August Tubbe's name was placed by a large part of the people of Nacogdoches County on the ticket for County Judge. Not wanting to serve the county in that capacity, August Tubbe encouraged voters to select his opponent for the position. However, two years later, in 1892, the people of the district placed August Tubbe name on the ticket for Representative in the Legislature of Texas. He wa