Indian Raids Endure as Settlers Battle For Survival
Eyewitness account recounts a 1866 raid near Carlton in Hamilton County. Cowboys chase Indians after Fuqua is shot, Gentry fights, and O Neal is badly wounded while Kuykendall is killed. a pursuing posse loses the trail as the raiders escape with horses.
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L. D. Reed
Carlton
Hamilton County
Tom Reed
Mesquite Creek
G George Fuqua
George
Mr. Snell
Jonathan Keith
Dublin
Fagan
Smell Ranch
Dub Mn
Shockley Ranch
Besley’s Creek
John Raborn O'Neal
O'Neal
Rey
Issac Reed
Gal Deaton
Frank Deaton
Bill
Leon
Jarge Fuqua
Hamilton City
Brath County
Texas
Killing of Samuel Kuykendall Remembrance Tale
Fragmentary report notes an 1861 era event involving Samuel Kuykendall and a young man who left Resley's plantation in Hamilton County and traveled toward Carlton via Honey Creek County road. The text is garbled but references a killing theme and historical route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Creek County
Carlton
Samuel Kay
Resley
Pinanche
Hamilton County
Tyler Commercial College Ad Promotes Fast Business Training
An advertisement urges readers 50 and older to prepare for business success, highlighting Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It touts the Byrne Systems of Business Training, a large faculty, modern facilities, and a student loan fund to aid those unable to pay cash. The message emphasizes rapid, practical training and placement support from graduates already in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler Texas
Tanlac credited with restoring San Antonio man’s health
Ed R. Seffel of 231 Maryland St San Antonio Texas says Tanlac restored his health after seven years of stomach trouble that left him unable to eat or work He claims to be fourteen pounds heavier and back on the job Tanlac is sold in Comanche by Hamilton Drug Co. adv.
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Taniac
Tanlae
Tanlac
Ed .K. Seffel
Maryland St
San Antonio
Texas
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Cas
Jewelry business notice from J Hy Huff
Announcement that J Hy Huff leaves for two to three months for Texas Optical College. Miss Tressie Dixon will be in charge and to whom favors are extended. A nice assortment of silverware and jewelry will be kept on hand and continued patronage requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Optical College
Tressie Dixon
J. Hy Huff
Merchant who faced 21 robberies takes action
Des Moines Iowa January 27 F J Dunkle endured twenty one robberies at his Berwick store by surrendering to bandits each time. On the twenty second raid he drew a gun and killed the intruder ending the raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
F. J. Dunkle
Berwick
Snow Liniment Promises Relief for Aches and Pains
To relieve rheumatism sprains lame back lumbago and pleurisy Ballard's Snow Liniment is a remedy of proven merit. It is a very powerful and penetrating. Three sizes 30c 60c and 90c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Barbers in Moultrie Propose 30 Day Price Sale
In Moultrie Georgia on January 28 barbers adopt a 30 day price sale with haircuts at two bits and shaves fifteen cents and shines five cents. The move boosts business as all shops join and gross receipts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
A. D. Corn
Renewed Testimony for Doan's Kidney Pills Comes From Comanche
W G Garner testifies in 1915 and 1919 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and irregular kidneys. He notes kidneys and joints improved and endorses the product as the best kidney remedy. Price 60 cents at dealers. manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Comanche
W. G. Garner
Dean
Garner
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo, N. Y
New Wholesale Grocery Opens in Neighbor City
The De Leon Wholesale Grocery Co. introduces a new venture led by C. W. Meadowe as president and J. B. Bell as vice president and GM. Set to open February first in the old Meadow Grocery building north of the M. E. & T. tracks, stock includes staple and fancy groceries. Bell will move from Comanche to De Leon and advance local sales, with initial capital of 25 000 dollars and plans to expand.
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The
de Leon Wholesale Grocery Co
C. W. Meadowe
J. B. Bell
Old Meadow Grocery
Bell
Comanche
Hell
Comanche Wholesale Grocery Co
de Leon
Remedy for irregular bowels offers relief and regularity
An advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for irregular bowel movements that cause discomfort and constipation. It promises restore of healthy regularity, with a price of 60c and sales by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Rising Star Gas Line Work Begins in Texas
Rising Star started laying the natural gas distributing system this morning with many workers trenching and laying pipe. The Humble Company will supply gas from the Goss well located seven miles east of town.
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Rising Star
Humble
Goss
W O W Sued by Judge Buck of Fort Worth
R H Buck, a judge of the Second Court of Civil Appeals, sues the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World for 28882 in district court. He claims Texas delegates to the Sovereign Camp convention were not seated despite travel expenses and alleges improper election results and denial of a recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
District Court
R. H. Buck
Second Court of Civil Appeals
Buck
Texas
Houston
New York
Fire destroys Carlton school building in Hico
The Carlton school building burned Tuesday evening January 24 around 7 p m. The blaze, likely from a defective flue, was beyond control upon discovery. Insurance of 15 000 covered the structure, valued around 35 000, with a probable loss near 20 000. Temporary arrangements will shelter pupils while classes continue, and rebuilding will start promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico
Carlton
Atwood Brothers Mattress Factory Ad
A compact notice claims the mattress factory makes old mattresses new for $1.50. The item names Atwood Brothers as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Brothers
Prickly Ash Bitters marketed by Hamilton Drug Co.
An 19th century medicinal ad states a tongue coating and dizziness signal digestive illness and claims Prickly Ash Bitters clears bilious obstructions in the stomach liver and bowels. Sold for $1.25 per bottle by Hamilton Drug Co and Wm Reese as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese
A Man's Job as Best Friend and Guide to Success
Senator Arthur Capper argues in The Earth that a man’s job sustains his family and shapes character. He insists success flows from loving and dedicating oneself to work, which becomes a garden that blooms through devotion and total immersion.
Texas to Receive Large Road Funds From Federal Aid
Austin Texas Jan 27 Rolien J Windrow State Highway Engineer signedGovernor Neff certificate setting Texas to receive 4425000 dollars in federal road funds for the current fiscal year with further 6 million dollars expected yearly for the next two years The funds await certificate execution and approval of monthly project estimates The official notes federal highway act requires constitutional amendment or legislative enactment to conform and allow continued aid beyond three years from November 9 1921 The Dawes budget now supports a 100000000 annual road appropriation likely to pass and restore Texas 6000000 yearly aid
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Austin
Texas
Rollen J. Windrow
Neff
Wildrow
Texas Highway Department
Windrow
National Congress
Dawes
Mothers and Daughters Endorse Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs Hughes of Greenville Delaware testifies that her eldest daughter recovered from recurring illness after taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The article notes many mothers and daughters have used the remedy for nearly fifty years and recommend it to others.
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Greenville
Del
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Splan
Kuykendall
Resley's Creek
Samuel Kuykendall
Merchant
de Leon Free Press
Rising Star Gas
FT. Worth
Fletcher
Castoria
York City
Smith
Comanche, Texas
Arthur Capper
State
Tsme
W. S. Hughes
N. A. Palmer & Company
Room
Masonic Temple
Old Line Fire and Automobile Companies
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