Indian Attack Kills Almond Boyd on Texas Frontier
In spring 1862 or 1868, Almond Boyd aged about thirty was killed by five Indians on a Cut-off Mountain trail near Leon Mountain in Coryell County. John Leffers, age 14, fled. Sellers reported the attack and Boyd’s throat was cut in three places. A pursuit followed but the Indians were not captured. Boyd’s burial followed and a search for the Indian trail found no further signs. J. J. Boyd lives near Turnersville and Seen A. Sellers near Jonesboro in Coryell County.
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Maggie
John Leffers
Almond Toya
Ton County
Leon Mountain
Corgeéi
Harsfiten
Sellers
Boyd
Gellers
Sel
Oyd
Nain
J. J
Texas
Lone Star
Gatesville
J. J. Boyd
Turnersville
Coryell County
A. Sellersives
Jonesboro
Ame County
Gee
W. White
J. 5. White
Jesse Griffith
Hamilton
Raike’s Creek
Coryell City
Hamilton and
Waco
Niel’s Creek
Knight
My Father
Mr. Griffith
Mr. Knight
J. C. Biansits
Blansit’s
Middle Bosque
Live Oak Grove
Green Buchanan
Griffith
Father
Account of Rev Griffith killing near Hamilton County
This 1966 reminiscence recalls February 6 1866 events when Rev J S White and Rev Griffith, traveling near Coryell City, encountered Indians and Knight hunters. Griffith died after being shot six arrows defending his escape, while White reached Buchanan’s Ranch and later burial, detailing local family ties and 1860 Hamilton county men.
Prices Frighten Young Men Away From Matrimony
A London Opinion piece argues rising household costs and bridal price lists deter marriages. It blames newspaper ads showing every stage of a bride’s dress for provoking calculations that scare off suitors and cause costly engagement losses.
Boll weevils found in cocklebur roots in Oklahoma fields
A Pittsburg County Oklahoma farmer reports boll weevils in cocklebur roots across 100 square miles. Weevils were found in roots of various sizes and stages, including January 1. The note urges farmers to inspect and report results and notes a bottle of weevils is on exhibit at the office.
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Hico News Review
J .’. Connors
Pittsburg
Oklahoma
J. A. Roberson
Hog Jaw
Roberson
Sheriff Sale to Satisfy Utterback Harris Judgment in Comanche
Notice of an order of sale issued by Brath County District Court on January 31 1922. The sheriff will sell March 7 1922 at the Courthouse door Comanche County Texas the north half of 100 acres in the Elizabeth Walker survey to satisfy an $758.63 judgment in favor of Utterback Harris Co against O Thurman and Zora Thurman. Property described by metes and bounds. Sheriff L F Marshall and Deputy A J Lloyd. We have a full stock of San gardener seers Todd Jennings. Wife
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District Court
Brath County
Utterback & Harris Company
O. Thurman
Zora Thurman
Comanche County
Comanche
Elizabeth Walker
Texas
M .I. Thomas
R. M. Richardson
Tom Davis
Utterback & Harris Co
L.F. Marshall
A. J. Lloyd
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Almond Boyd
Deato
Rev
Penn’s
Buchanan
Davis
Buchanans
Hamilton County
eLon River
J. N. Rice
Henry Standifer
Gabe Smith
Thomas Deaton
Ezekial Manning
Alexander Powers
Milt
Luther Lister
Frank Richardson
J. A. McBaron
J. L. Dooly
Patillo Fuller
Mr. Jarrett
John Green Wood
William Cotton
Bill Hefley
Jack Pippin
Billy Moore
Ship Tabor
Jack Rice
John Dooley
Jim Dooley
Ransom Fuller
Jim Hunter
Bent Hughes
Mr. Hardwick
Mart Greenewood
J. 8. White
John C. Blansit
London Opinion
Cockleburs
State OF Texas
San Garden
Todd & Jennings
Fletcher
Menuine Castoria
Corr
Mae
Alli
Smith
Paris Smith
Comanche, Texas
N. A. Palmer & Company
Room
Masonic Temple
Old Line Fire and Automobile Companies
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