History of Buffalo Springs and early town life
A historical sketch recounts Buffalo Springs Indians raids in the sixties, notable trials in Jacksboro, early graves, the 1901 Buffalo Lodge land donation, the first school taught by Robert Akins, Missionary Baptist and Christian churches, town relocation in 1892, postmasters, law on wire cutters, and local legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Willams
Buffalo Springs
J. B. Young
J.C. Gowin
Bo Young
Robert Akins
C. L. Sanders
Old Buffalo
C B. Sanders
L. FE. Noland
Luther Nolan
Red River Cattle Company
L. E. Nolan
Oren Nolan
L. E Nolan
O. S. Gill
Buiffalo Springs
Texas
Otis L. Tucker Honored at Birthday Dinner
Otis L. Tucker celebrated his 73rd birthday Sunday with a dinner at his son Doyle Tucker’s Bowie home. Attendees included numerous Tuckers and spouses from Fort Worth Wichita Falls Nocona Abilene New Mexico Fairfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis L. Tucker
Doyle Tucker
Bowie
James Tucker
Bob Winfrey
Wichita Falls
Raymond Tucker
Terry
Art Reed
Sherlene
FE. J. Tucker
Albert Brown
Bobby
Essie Lee
Fort Worth
Firebuilding Session Highlights Den 1 Meeting
Den 1 Pack 116 Cub Scouts met at David Walker’s home for a firefighting drill and marshmallow toast after doughnuts by Roger Guthrie. Den Chief Larry Webb assisted with the meeting, which moved to Wednesday mornings at 9:30 for summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts
David Walker
Roger Guthrie
Den
Larry Webb
Local Oklahoma City Family Attends Event
Mrs Virgil Hullett of Oklahoma City attended with Bowie guests Mrs Mae Edgerton Ruth and Ross. Mr and Mrs Doyle Tucker Randy and Teresa visited along with Mr and Mrs Buddy Tucker Kenneth and Jerry Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hullett
Oklahoma City
Okla
Bowie
Mae Edgerton
Ruth
Ross
Doyle Tucker
Randy
Teresa
Buddy Tucker
Kenneth and
Jerry Tucker
Mrs. Mary Alma Garrett Dies in Temple at 53
Mary Alma Garrett 53 died in Scott and White Hospital Temple after a year of illness. Born March 31 1909 in Wise County she moved to Bowie in 1936 after marrying C O Garrett. Survived by husband son Leon two sisters brother and two grandchildren. Funeral held at Bow ie First Baptist Church with interment at Brushy Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alma Garrett
Bowie First Baptist
D. L. Payne
Garrett
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Temple Hospital
Wise County
Bowie
C. O. Garrett
C O Garrett
Leon
W. S. Fiard, Sr
Fort Worth
Laron Luallan
Fresno
California
Vernon Gordon
Decatur
T H. Foxall
Carol
Elizabeth Garrett
Brushy Cemetery
Burgess Funeral Home
Prestwoodes Attend Vernon Funeral for Niece
Mr and Mrs Joe Prestwood and Mrs Jerry Prestwood attended the funeral of Mrs Prestwoods niece Mrs Glenn Kinnibrough last Thursday in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Prestwood
Jerry Prestwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Art E. Cozart
Santak
Santanta
Big Tree
Jacksboro
Board of Pardon
United States
Jack County
Buffalo Lodge
Misionary Baptist
J. W Jones
D. Fr. Trout
G. O. Burnett
S. H. Southerland
I. T. Kimbrough
W. S. Nuckolls
F. L. Aulick
John Warren
Pleas Warren
Frank Burnett
W. A. Allen
The
Christian Church
J. A Strealy
J. C. Gowin
G. W Chesher
Buffaloe Springs
John Bean
Spartan
Phire
Bowie Machine Works
E. Wise
Commissioners Court
Tom Lindsey
Montague County
Tom
Howard Middleton
Velveeta
Nestles
Lipton
Bremner
White Swan Instant
Concho
del Monte
Princes
Okra
Maryland Club
Armour’'S Star
T-Bone
Loin
Chuck
W. A. Ragsdale
Elton Hill
Jessie Jones
Leslie Jones
Omer Hill
Marion Cocanougher
Jimmy Andrews
Glenn Darden
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