The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, September 27, 1885
pg. 5

MAJOR L.L. MAUGHS
Major Maughs has been one of the most prominent members of the Denison bar for a number of years, a position which he is entitled to by virtue of his superior legal attainments and other qualities which have made him very popular with our people.  The Major was a gallant soldier in the Confederate cause and carries  on his person the scars of many a hard fought battle.  He cast his lot with our city when Denison was a struggling town of wooden shanties.  The Major has not fallen to the rear in the ranks, but has kept pace with the wonderful growth of our city, and to-day is one of our most honored citizens.  His services at Washington in behalf of the Federal Court entitles him to the gratitude of our people.  The Major will probably be the successor of Postmaster Daugherty, at least that is the wish of our people.


The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, September 16, 1894
pg. 4

Judge L.L. Maughs is a native of Missouri; at the age of eighteen he entered the Confederate Army under General Price, serving the first two years as First Lieutenant of  Bledsoe's artillery; at Chicamanga, he was promoted for gallant services; was then transferred to General Forrest's staff, where he continued to serve until the surrender at Columbia, Mississippi, in June 1865  His war record is an eventful one, and seven wounds emphasize the active character of his service.
After the cessation of hostilities Judge Maughs read law at Aberdeen, Mississippi in the office of Davis, Haughton & Gholson; was admitted to the bar at Aberdeen in 1867, and practiced in Mississippi until 1874; in 1875 he came to Texas on account of impaired health, locating at Denison, and has been practicing law here ever since.  He has alwasy and under all circumstances declined office, although frequently importuned to become a candidate.  He served as postmaster at Denison during Cleveland's first administration, which is the only public position he has ever occupied.
Judge Maughs is a cousin of the distinguished gentleman now filling the position of Vice-President of the United States.  As a member of the Texas bar, Judge Maughs ranks among the ablest, and his social qualities but add to his general popularity.

by Kris Rutherford

Hubbell's Legal Directory for Lawyers and Businessmen
J.H. Hubbell & Company, 1896