March and Marches to Fort Davis in 1877
Assistant Surgeon Ezra Woodruff recounts a 23 day army journey from San Antonio to Fort Davis Texas, May through June 1877. He notes rough roads harsh heat scant water and Indian activity as the detachment travels via Leon Sibillo Llano Concho and Limpia canyons to the deserted Camp Charlotte and finally Fort Davis.
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Texas
Ezra Woodruff
United States Army
San Antonio
Fort Davis
Department of Texas
French
25Th Infantry
Leon
Sibillo
Boerne
Divide
Llano
Joys Rancho
Elm
Johnsons Creek
Concho Valley
Rock Creek
Old Camp Charlotte
Concho River
Buffalo Range
Barilla Springs
Dog Canon
Limpia Canon
Wild Rose Pass
Davis Mountains
Old Fort Davis
Woodruff
Marathon News Roundup From Marathon Texas Celebrations
Local social notes describe birthday celebrations at Agua Frio ranch near Alpine for Billy Pat McKinney and visits from Odessa and Ozona residents. Sports404 Marathon Mustangs win a third straight game 47 to 0 against Fort Davis, with upcoming away game at Toyah. School events include IPHA meeting in Marathon, atomic energy program, and student photos and trips.
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Agua Frio Ranch
Alpine
Billy Pat McKinney
Mustangs
Fort Davis
Toyah
Local Visitors Mine Big Bend Trips As Nelson Family Arrives
Mrs. D. D. Eckles of Nelson Nebraska visit with Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ittner for ten days touring Big Bend and Davis Mountain locales. Mrs. John W. Gillett returns from Pecos bedside of sister Mrs. Gilbert McGregor after major surgery. Gary Kimball reenrolls as senior at the Marine Military Academy Harlingen with gunnery sergeant rank. brother Monty starts junior year in color guard.
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Dwight Ittner
D.D. Eckles
Nelson, Neb
Big Bend-Davis Mt
John W. Gillett
Gilbert McGregor
Pecos
Houston
Gary Kimball
Marine Military Academy
Harlingen
Monty
Keesey Kimball
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Bears Creek
Southwest Texas Municipal Sash
George Cammack
Dewitt, Neb
National Grange
Annabelle Barclay
Alsea
Ore
Miss Barclay
Grange
Lynn Keneway
David Keneway
Sycamore
Marathon News
Mary Jack and
Odis Holsenback
Odessa
Mrs
Tom Yarbro
Dolly Hofacker
David Combs
Sonny Taylor
el Paso
John I. Smith
Ozona
Marathon
E.M. Primera
Imperial
Dan Springfield
Dave Allen
Sul Ross
Mama
Robert Haynes
Killeen
Haynes
Fort Bliss
Baptist Church
Rice
Frederick Rice
Laura
Armed Forces
HemisFair
Jack Hughes
Austin
Ray Poole
Dimmitt
Lloyd Harlan
Mildred Harris
Crane
Mexico
Canada
Andrews
Edwardo Salmon Sr
Career Academy
Carmen
Richard Rainey
Lubbock
Robert Cavness
Commerce
Vicky Vaughn Se
Vicky Vaughn
Lia Cabaia
C&s Shopping
Dingo Drive
Frito
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