Early Comanche History Preserved in Chief John Wesley Hardin
Trial notes detail the 1877 killing of Webb by John Wesley Hardin in Comanche Texas. Eyewitnesses recount Hardin’s actions after the shooting, the pursuit by posses, and the subsequent hangings of Dickson, Barrickman, and Anderson kin. The article tracks Hardin’s capture, trial, and eventual release and death, linking to broader frontier justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Thurmond
Webb
Elliott
Wright
J. W. Johnson
Hardin
John Wesley Hardin
Frank Wilson
Thurmond
Webb Hardin
Taylor
Dickson
Myself
Wilson
Carnes
Tom Dickson
Bud Dickson
Barrickman
Anderson Boys
Bud
Win
Cunningham
Joe G. Hardin
Waldrop
Comanche
Alex Barrickman
Ham Anderson
Jim Anderson
Bud Dixon
Tom Dixon
Jim Taylor
Wood
Green
Evans
Boba
Charlie Webb
G. W. Talbott
C. W. Norton
Joe Carnes
Anderson
T. M. Renfro
Lindsey
Dixon
Barrackman
Leon Bottom
Joe Hardin
Wm. Barnes
Dallas
Florida
Bowen
Judge Lindsey
Alabama
Hubbard
Tut
Selman
el Paso
Scarborough
Arizona
Cuero
Dicksons
A. L. Hamilton
Texas
Saved from the Grave Lydia Pinkham remedy praised
A Michigan woman describes severe weakness and backache from female ailments and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after three months. The notice promotes the product as a trusted remedy for women's health and urges readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acrian
Mich
Lydia E. Prinkham
Alonzo E. Baker
Tecumseh St
Adrian
Lydia E. Pinkham
Separation of A M College and State University urged
The Houston Post editorial advocates adopting Resolution 34 to fully separate the A and M College from the State University. It argues separation will reduce friction, allow each to focus on its mission, and calls for a specific tax to fund expansion and modernization of facilities for both institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
A. & M. College
State University
Country Press
Onston Post
Agricultural and Mechanical College
the Post
Houston Post
Fort Worth Woman Credits Mayr's Remedy For Health
Mrs William Reed of 1617 Elderly Place Fort Worth Texas suffered long stomach derangements. She states Mayr's Wonderful Remedy restored her appetite and sleep and now she recommends it to others. The ad claims permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Fort Worth
Texas
Mayr
Comanche Canning Co Buys Plums for Canning
The Comanche Canning Co will pay 1.00 per bushel for plums of good variety suitable for canning. Farmers are advised to submit samples for evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Canning Co
Best
Farm Home For Sale Near Comanche Texas
132 9-10 acres southeast of Comanche with 55 acres cultivated and rest good grass and wood. Features a new residence of six rooms a fine pecan orchard a good barn a windmill water well tank and piping all fully fenced. Bargain price and quick sale offered by T R Burt Comanche Texas R F D No 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
T. R. Burt
Texas
Your Chance to Sell Land Paper for Special Funds
Notices invite readers to sell land paper payable on or before. Buyer B. E. Hurlbut advertises from Brownwood Texas seeking documents and securities. Respondents are asked to write for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Hurlbut
Brownwood
Tex
Tomato price paid for canning quality fruit announced
The article notes a payment rate of 112 cents per pound for tomatoes suitable for canning, outlining the price offered to growers for preserving varieties.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad
Wanted Now. Right now hay fever and asthma distress demand Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the remedy that brought relief to thousands in previous years. Don't continue to suffer. It will help you. Contains no opiates. The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Cotton Crops Forecast Shrinks From Last Year
Washington reports a potential cotton crop of 12.5 million bales in the current season, about 3.6 million bales less than last year, with 31.535 million acres planted. The drop matches declines across the Atlantic coast while improvements appear in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Foley Kidney Pills Highlight Patient Gratitude
Letters from grateful users claim Foley Kidney Pills cure backache sore muscles stiff joints and other kidney and bladder troubles. The ad asserts quick relief from lumbago and rheumatism due to kidney trouble and cites The Wm. Reese Co as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Wm. Reese Co
Nyal’s Figsen Laxative Ad Promotes Gentle Relief
An old classified style ad urges readers to buy Nyal’s Figsen candy tablets for a mild laxative effect. It promises a gentle aid to nature rather than a harsh stimulant and advertises a ten-cent box at Nyal Quality Drug Store with Paris Smith as the presumably endorsing promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyal Quality Drug Store
Paris Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jon Wesley Hardin
Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
KC Baking Fender
Jacques Mra. Co
Chicago
A. D. Backstrom
Comanche, Texas
Your Land
Comanche County Abstract Co
J. R. Eanes
C. A. Hitt
J.F. Redwine
Jno
D.waring
Farmers and Merchants
Nat’s Bank
Mrs. Reed
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Ommond
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