Battle at Green Lake recalls 1884 cattlemen clash
West Texas memory recalls Green Lake skirmish near Edwards County when cattlemen tried to water stock after fence cutting and rangers rode 125 miles from Camp Leona. A ranger was wounded, a man killed, and defense fortifications were erected as rangers and trespassers exchanged fire through a tense night.
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Sam Ashburn
San Angelo
West Texas
Greer
Edwards Plateau
Green Lake
Camp
Leona
Leona River
Uvaldea
Green Lake Water Hole
Greer Bros
Nueces
Llano River
Greer House
Hadeen
Greer Brothers
Live Oak
Rangers
W. W. Baker
W. W. ‘Ball
Tng
Joe Greer
First State Bank
Owwer
Junction
Texas
Pinto Grande
Baker
Burt
Amon
MM. Bradford
J. K. Henderson
Eat Dragon
J. D. Gaines
Jack Turner
Frank Heggerman
William ‘Tiervand
Santa Rosa
Calif
Sando
Mason
Edwards County
Mise Constantine Offers Comprehensive Cooking Classes
Mise Constantine has arranged her cooking school programs to cover the principal phases of meal planning and preparation.
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Frances Constantine
Safeway Homemakers’ ‘Bureau
Miss Constantine
University of Washington
Ben B. Cain
Eugene 8. Coler
Ira Richards
W. C. Hale
Sherif
Vernon McIntyre
Mise Constantine
Twelve Good Men Needed To File One Income Tax
Federal Judge R. J. McMillan ordered the jury to accompany Burleson to the income tax office in the federal building after his delay in filing caused concern. The jurors, described as twelve good men and true, were escorted under custody to ensure they remained together as required by law.
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San Antonio
E. M. Burleson
Income Tax Office
Fing
Burleson
Sam
R. J. McMillan
Theaw
Long Trip To Steal Texas Horses Arrests Made Near Odessa
Two youths were arrested on theft charges after stealing two horses and saddles from the John M. Gist ranch north of Odessa. The incident followed a lengthy trip that led to the capture and confinement of the suspects. The theft involved horses valued at a significant amount, with investigators tracing the suspects through local leads. Authorities urge vigilance and remind ranchers to secure livestock and equipment.
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Odessa
John M. Gist
Boys from California Made a Special Trip to Steal
The older boy reported working at the Gist place last summer and said he grew to like it, aiding a planned theft after a special trip from California.
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California
Gist
Sch
Brothers Arrested After Reaching California on Horseback
A brief report states a man and his brother returned from Los Angeles by freight train with horses. They were said to have been en route to California on horseback when they were arrested.
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Los Angeles
California
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Ira Wheat
Theme County
Lampases County
Briff
State of Texas
County of
Brewster
District Court
Brewster County
Ira Richards, Jr
H. T. Pinnell
J.B. Persita
Court House
Alpine
Texas Central Railway Company
Witix
T. A. Beard Feed Store
Jell-O
General Foods
Dept. A
Battle Creek
Mich
Jello
Pillsbury’s
Calumet
General Foods Corporation
Dixie Waffles
Cape
York
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