Romance of Bowie and California Raiders
Chronicle of Henry Bowie a Texas adventurer aiding Don Alfredo’s rancho after Indian raids in 19th century California. He rescues two girls, aids Don Ramon, courts Carmen, and faces dangers from Mexican–Spanish communities and hostile tribes while shaping his fate along Monterey and Sutter’s Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Alfredo
California
Dor Alfredo
Monica
Texas
Henry Bowie
Ben Pardalee
Simmie
Bowie
Moniea
Monterey
Hert Bowie
Sam Houston
Wil—Bowie
Rancho
Don Francisco
S Acres
Guadalupe
Carmen
John Sutter
Bowie Escapes Threat as Padre Intervenes in Mexican Prison
Bowie faces execution for spying after a confrontation with Governor Pico. He coordAcknowledges aid from an Indian guard Sanchez and a visiting priest to arrange a perilous escape plan.
Bowie Detained at San Diego Presidio in Rainstorm Incident
Chapter XII describes Bowie avoiding a skirmish with California grafters and seeking shelter at the San Diego presidio. A rainstorm forces him to seek aid, but a hostile sentry brands him a spy and he is arrested and jailed. Morning questioning by a governor's aide leads to a tense, startling grilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Doctor Doane
Carmen
Dona Maria
San Diego
Texas
Presidio
California
Comandante
Padre questions Bowie in California prison dialogue
In Bowie's dim Mexican cell, a Spanish padre questions the Tejano about alleged spying. Bowie denies any trial or evidence, accusing the governor of seeking a revolver to justify his execution as the padre probes Bowie's past and soul. The exchange ends with Bowie detailing his journey to California across the Rio Colorado.
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Bowie
Padre
Padre Mio
California
Rio Colorado
Desert
South
Dover News Social Roundup Amid Illness and Visits
Mrs. Everette Allen is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick and family visited the Dysingers at the Brown. Several residents spent weekends fishing at Houghton Lake and visited Windover Lake. Frank Walters took Al Walters to Ann Arbor for observation. Bayes Children return to school after measles. Local visits included Lyle Bond and friends from Harrison, Mt. Pleasant, Clare and Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Allen
Charles Fitzpatrick
Dysingers
Brown
Carl Bauer
Jim Grover
Dale Montney
Houghton Lake
Ray Houghton
Carl Bauter
Windover Lake
Dover
Frank Walters
al Walters
Ann Arbor
University Hospital
Charles VanDenbarg
Mr. VanDenberg
Lyle Bond
Lloyd Walters
William Henderson
Allen Henderson
Harrison
Stanley
Walter Kleiner
Hagle
Harry Wehrly
Rank
Elsie
Kenneth Bundy
Pat Morden
Midland
Jéan Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Bayés
Theo Belle Allen
Dorothy Allen
Rena LaVoye
Clare
Jim Gregg
Son
Save the Date in Ses Ad on Page 12
An advertisement on page 12 dated January 30 announces a forthcoming event or notice. The brief item references a specific date and location code RLY without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesad
Local Social Roundup From Coleman Area
Kay Tice is very ill with bronchitis. Linwood Wrisley and Marvel Allen visited the Wim Allen home Sunday. A board party misprint swapped prize winners. Mrs. John Tice won first prize over Mrs. Hoskinson. Dale Drake family left for Florida January 18. Several children out of school with pink eye and colds. Raymond Lennox family visited Lawrence Atkinson in Clare Sunday. Card party at Clark Pennis home January 17. Bruce Morrison and Donald Morrison with Henry Russell as consolation winners. Sherman Slocum and Lewis Stocum families visited local residents Sunday. Harrison High School student returns after illness. Paul Huber and Rolla Intzi visited Thursday. Andy Helming received a Navy letter from Ottis Fansett, now assigned to destroyer U S S Ludlow after mine sweeping training in Washington DC and Virginia.
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Kay Tice
Linwood Wrisley
Marvel Allen
Coleman
Wim
Allen
John Tice
Hoskinson
Dale Drake
Florida
Raymond Lennox
Lawrence Atkinson
Clare
Clark Pennis
Bruce Morrison
Donald Morrison
Henry Russell
Sherman Slocum
Rosella Arnett
Midland County
Lewis Stocum
Jake Carrick
Harrison High School
Paul Huber
Rolla Intzi
Andy Helming
Ottis Fansett
U. S. Navy
Washington
D. C
Virginia
U. S. S. Ludlow
Weekend Visits and Local Activities Spotlight
Green ville and West Grant residents visited relatives in Harrison and Rosebush. Our Home Ec group attended a county meeting. A large wood pile was prepared for Mrs Earl Green with thanks to helpers. A school house dance to benefit 4 H Club work draws community members.
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Gerald Gould
Greenville
Harrison
Seb Pfannes
Armalee Gerow
William Hileman
0. M. Somers
Rosebush
Earl Green
Infant gravely ill. several local health notes and visits
Franklin reports an infant son of the Ivan Romies gravely ill with pneumonia but improving. A baby boy born January 16 to Alyard Brand. Mrs. Clare Ecklin ill but improved. Tri County Health unit held a preschool clinic at Franklin unit school with bus driver Ivan Romles transporting mothers and children. Various local visits and family updates mention Don Varney, Mrs. Nellie Sharp, Rolla Intzi, and Huber farm gatherings. Hart Townsend regaining use of a hand after infection from a scratch.
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Ivan Romies
Alyard Brand
Frank Woodry
Clare Ecklin
Tri-County Health Unit
Franklin Unit
Ivan Romles
Don Varney
Greenville
Nellie Sharp
Clare Weklin
Rolla Intzi
Annabell Intai
Paul Huber
Marshall Hillman
Mary
James Bradley
Faint
Charles Huber
Mt. Pleasant
Huber Farm
Huber
Hart Townsend
Ruth Riske Hag
Long Sunday at Gilmore Center Church of Christ
J S Penick pastors a long morning at Gilmore Center with services at 10 00 and 10 15 and 11 00 Bible School led by Alvin Wood. Evening service at 7 45 features a devotional led by the young people and an 8 15 sermon with guests Glen Munson of Houghton Lake. About twenty five relatives gathered for a party as Mr and Mrs Fordyce plan to move to Detroit. Donald Seymour improves from measles while Mrs Thorn Jarman remains home with measles. Mrs Mary Gamble and Mrs Jesse Brasington are ill with flu and heart trouble respectively.
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Bible School
Alvin Wood
Glen Munson
Houghton Lake
al Sietz
Charles Hames
Archie Fordyce
Jesse Brasington
Odd yellow white mouse spotted in Hinkville.
Local report notes Mrs. Scott Allen trapped a freakish pale yellow and white mouse. Several residents attended events including a Clare Senior play and a Rebekah hall penny supper. Visitors from Midland, St. Louis, Harrison, and Detroit were mentioned along with family reunions and illnesses.
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Scott Allen
Richter
Elva Lea McIntosh
Catherine Rube
Clare
Neva, Edwards
Midland
Charles Mulberg
Surrey
George Burch
Thurston Allen
Detroit
Warren Davison
St. Louis
Vern Moline
Gordon McIntosh
Elva Lea
Catherine Kuhe
Brown
China
Methodist
Gon. Orville
BF. F. A
Farwell School
Herbert Sutten
Woodrow Sutten
Harrison
Roy Sutton
Raymond
Lansing
Sparrow Hospital
G. McIntosh
Hiva Lea
Rebekah Hall
Ruby
Albert Hanner
Lake
Calkins
Andrys
Clarence Bader
Burt
Frank Koeplinger
FY Hinkle
Local Social News: Road Trip Visits and Illness Updates
After church school at the Baptist church, Mr. and Mrs. G. McIntosh and others toured to Ithaca and St. Louis via US-27 and US-10, returning later. Mrs. Volney Day visits Marion after Detroit trip. David Border recovers from measles but cannot attend school yet. Fred Hamlin of Vernon suffered a stroke while chores, remained unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
G. McIntosh
Hiva Lea
Kittle McIntosh
Mamie Chappell
Ithaca
St. Louis
Merrill
Sanford
Volney
Detroit
Marion
Lohnes
George Armstrong
David Border
Fred Hamlin
Vernon
Epidemic of Cold Symptoms Promoted by 666 Remedies
An old advertisement touts 666 liquid or tablet formulations with 666 salve or nose drops to relieve cold symptoms in one day. The short copy emphasizes rapid relief and includes a cryptic product count.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Ferth
Tarret
By C. M. Payne
Padre Pasqual
Don Ramon
Pico
Department
Sanchez
Santa Maria
Senor
Tam
Dover News
Rly
Andersonville
Franklin
Gilmore Center
Gilmore Church OF Christ
J. S. Penick—Pastor
Schofield Brothers Recreation Club
McEwan St
Billiards Riders
Over Woodward Motor Sales
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