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Early Days and Events In Life of The Chief
Gayle Talbot recalls Sam Vernon and the Comanche Chief era from 1870s to 1890s. The piece covers the move from Dublin to Comanche, the green Washington hand press, daily grind of printing, and Vernon’s fiery editorials and mentorship. It notes recognitions by peers, occasional feuds, and Vernon’s lasting influence on Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
Sam Vernon
Vernon
Joe
Bob Hill
Bob
Robert T. Hill
Tom Jacy
Joe Hill
Dublin
Central Railroad
Waco
New Dublin
Cheatsuir
Gazette
Wiikle
Eugene Scott
Stephenville
Shebang
the Gazette
Comanche
Texas Pacific Railway
Colorado City
Dublin Gazette
Washington
Bill Davis
Carr Place
Phil
John Chilton
Duban
Arthur Flake
Dickson & Green
Flake
Hill, Moore & Company
Blitzen
Jeff Greene
Colorado CT
Colorado Clipper
Colorado
Mitchell County
Moore & Nabers
G. Washington Press
Campbell
Bob Drake
Bob Faird
Texas
M. Vernon
L. Bo Russell
Judge FE
Atkinson
Judge Atkinson
Comanche County
Tom Gaines
Democratic Party
Mr. Vernon
Feol Wilson