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Early Bronte Tales From Cumbie Family Legacy
R. E. Cumbie recalls Bronte's pioneer era from 1890 1906 with family migration from Comanche County to Coke County. The narrative covers farm life stores and services established by Dr. W. F. Key J. A. Hayes and others, the arrival of the railroad and early town business moves including the First State Bank and South Texas Lumber Co. The piece notes post office history and a 1912 1914 delivery wagon era led by Paul Good Mose Glenn and Commie Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Key
H. A. Springer
Bronte
Hayrick
Novist
Harris
Ball Park
Dr. Key
Carley and Williams
P. S. Starks
Brownwood
J. A. Hayes
Ballinger
W. L. Hayley
Ed Schawe
Will
Ed Walton
J. B. Riley
Ozona
First State Bank
South Texas Lumber Co
Old Bronte