Hog Marshall and Rangers Chase Indians at Heard’s Creek
Joe Chandler and rangers pursued a group of Indians at Heard’s Creek. In a night fight they killed an Indian, captured horses from Coryell county, and recovered scalps and loot. Hog Marshall engaged a lone warrior, wounded a thigh, and helped dislodge the foe before reinforcements returned with three scalps and stolen goods.
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Joe Chandler
Heard's Creek
Gome
Coryell County
Pat Galiger
Chrisman
Bob Marshall
Hog Marshall
Mog
Cn Eourage
Hog
Hogg
Bob
Joe
Little Bob
Amps
Indian Encounter at Buffalo Gap August 29 1863 Scout Leader Jack Wright
On August 29 1863 seven men led by Jack Wright with J J Callan’s Texas Rangers company encountered eleven Indians near Buffalo Gap while guarding passes in the mountains. The party, including George Gentry and Nick Cunningham, pursued and engaged as Indian fire proved unreliable with home made powder. Gentry was struck in the left hip by an elevated arrow as the scouts pursued the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wright
Buffalo Gap
J. J. Callan
McCord
Texas Rangers
George Gentry
Aaron
Dick Cunningham
Ike Reed
F. M. Alexander
John Adams
Zather Allen
Alex Powers
Billy F.heen
Pete Sneed
Collier
Pecan Bayou
Wright
Nick Cunningham
Gentry
Cunningham
George
Attack on Indian Mountain Fight Near Camp
A scouting party grapples with Indians on a round mountain after a spike is removed from a scout’s thigh. Two scouts hold a wounded comrade while others fetch water and arrange for an ambulance. The next morning Captain Callan and the narrator reach the wounded and begin marching to camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison
Powers
Callan
Those Who Lead
Brownwood News reflects on William J. Bryan’s Bible talks labeling some people spiritual dyspeptics for doubting miracles and stocks. It questions universal faith and highlights Bryan’s restless leadership spirit seeking initiative and diverse expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood News
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Plant Exchange Set for Saturday March 11
The Study Club will host a plant exchange at the F. and M Bank building on the West side of the square starting at 10 A.M. on March 11, rescheduled due to cold weather. Participants may donate any plant or shrub, and all items go to the first requester. If unable to attend, arrange pickup via Mrs. D. Chas. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. & M. Bank
Study Club
D. Chas
Debate on excess profits tax and consumer burden
The piece argues taxation should target the payer rather than producers, noting sales taxes fall on the buyer and excess profits taxes raise prices. It contends businesses offset the tax and consumers bear the cost, with a jab at red tape removal and a Temple Telegram citation. Also a note on eggs offered by Todd’s in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Telegram
Why Americans Visit in Europe These Days
Brownwood News notes Ambassador George Harvey and a party of Americans in London indulge in forbidden pleasures under the Volstead Act. London banter mocks the scene with a verse about Yankees sipping rye and singing God Save the King. The piece observes a shift from historical American immigration westward to European travel for leisure and pageantry, with non-ambassadors seeking other excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvey
United States
England
London
Col. Harvey
Europe
U. SA
Texas roars as future national turkey producer
The author argues Texas will soon supply more than half of all United States turkeys, driven by eastern disease pressures and western farm consolidation. He notes Texas already leads in production, Missouri declines, and cites census data. The piece ends with a local aside from La Grange Journal on John D. Rockefeller and McCormick heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Southwest
Lone Star
United States
Middle Western
Missouri
John PD
Rockefeller
John D
McCormick
Mathilde
Switzerland
la Grange Journal
Hitchcock Attack Shifts From Unconditional to Amended Pact
The speaker notes a shift by Senator Hitchcock from pressing unconditional ratification of a broad treaty to seeking changes to a Pacific island dominions pledge. He contrasts the two treaties and points to the other treaty being submitted by the leader of Hitchcock's party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Pacific Island
Austin
Man
Special Notice on Delinquent Taxes for 1921
City and School Tax Collector Co M Moore announces penalties for unpaid 1921 taxes. February payments incur 1 percent penalty, March 2 percent, April 3 percent, and May 1 plus 10 percent penalty plus 6 percent interest from May 1 1922. City Council and School Board authorize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Moore
Klansmen whip man for alleged molestation near Claremore
In Claremore Oklahoma on February 28 masked Ku Klux Klan members abducted traveling salesman Jack Burlington from the city jail, beat him with a black snake three miles out, and warned him to leave town after two girls accused him of attempting to abuse them. A letter from the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan claimed officers were not blamed for the action and described Burlington as a wolf in sheep's clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremore
Okla
Jack Burlington
Kansas City
Burlington
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Probate Notice in Comanche County Texas 1921
Notice to publish weekly for ten days in Comanche County paper. Minnie A Lanford seeks probate of W C Lanford latter will. Court hearing set for April 4 1921 at Comanche County Court House. Clerk Jennie F Garrett signs with deputy Bonner seal. Case 29-800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Comanche County
W. C. Lanford
Minnie A. Lanford
Comanche
W. ©. Lanford
Texas
Jennie FE. Garrett
J. PD. Bonner
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Tanlac
E. C. Bayne
South Honore St
Chicago
Nature
Texas Frontier
EF. L. Deaton
Todd & . Es
Penn’s
F. W. Kazemier
Extension Service, A. and M. College of Texas
KLAN
Fletcher
Ntaur Company
Real City
Smith
Paris Smith
Comanche, Texas
A. C. Motor Co
Allen Hardware Co
Brownwood
S. T. Moore
Room
Masonic Temple
Old Line Fire and Automobile Companies
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