Monuments on the Capitol Yard Tell Texas Civil War History
The article surveys Texas monuments on the Capitol grounds at Austin and Comanche, noting the State Volunteer Firemen’s monument, Confederate Veterans markers, Hood’s Texas Brigade tributes, and inscriptions honoring battles, with quotes from Gen. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and others, plus poetic reflections from local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Comanche
Texas
J. W. Carter
State Volunteer Firemen’s Association of Texas
Capitol Yard
Confederate Veterans
State Capitol
Terry
Texas Rangers
Hood
Army of Northern Virginia
Confederate States of Africa
Brigade of
Jefferson Davis
CSA
Comanche News Highlights Family Visits and Local Travel
Personal notices show births, visits, and weekend trips across Comanche. Families from Brownwood Austin and Daniel Baker College recur, with also travels to Ballinger Cross Plains and Fort Worth for games and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Smith
Brownwood
Billie Rodger
Comanche
Joe Tupin
Porter Franks
Harry Mark Cauley
W. C. Cauley
Catherine
C. W. Gray
A. C. Thomas
Joe Marshall
J. M. Marshall
Stephenville
Pattie Ruth King
C. G. Logan
Maypearl
Billy Lou Cameron
Rita Isham
San Antonio
Mae Cameron
Thelma Barrett
J. E. Ransome
Lizzie Lou Brazier
Daniel Baker College
Henry Kemp
Cross Plains
O. T. Laws
Homer Thompson
Card of Thanks for Support After House Fire
The McGlothlin Cox and Gayle families thank friends for help after losing their house in a fire. May God bless you all for the support shown. The note ends with a general reminder that speed varies but reaction time is steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Albania
Mississippi
Joseph Ww. Wheeler
Christ
E. D. McGlothlin
J. E. Cox
Gayle
Kroehler
Comanche Faces Hico In Final 12 A Clash Tonight
District 12 A play sees Comanche meeting Hico in the season finale with clear title implications. Hico aims to upset the Indians as injuries ease for Comanche backs while Dublin and Gorman hold undefeated records. Boxing night and several college and high school previews follow in a packed sports slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico
Eastland
Dublin
Eastland Mavericks
Gorman
Comanche
Weatherford
Nocona
Newcastle
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Wilkerson
Court House
J. R. Eanes
George S. Clarke
God
Oakwood Cemetery
Eugene T. Deaths
Blind Institute
J. E. Butler
Sabinal
South
Fort Sumter
Palmetto Ranch
Appomattox Court House
Concernigg
Apoleon
Albert Sidney Johnson
John W. Hardee
Cavalry Corps
Confederate Army
Robert E. Lee
Dixie
Hampden
Lee
Texas Brigade
John Gregg
Gaines Mill
Manassas
Sharpsburg
Gen. Lee
General Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Jesus
Wn A. & M. College of Texas
United States
the Alamo
Treat
Thermoplyae
Alamo
Earth
REA
College Station
Baylor-Aggie
Lillian Durham
Ballinger
W F. Durham
J. A. Barton
Jeanette Woods
Blanche Dabney
Dabney
Blanket
Bill Dabney
J. H. Lewis
Menard
James Hobson Williford
Kelley Field
Young Williford
Karl Jack Carter
Brantley-Draughon Business College of
Fort Worth
Johnnie Norrid
Cisco
Tom Dudley
Pacific Coast
A. J. Gray
Dudley
Catalina Island
Calif
Eva Johnson
Mart
Marion Wilkerson
Danforth Wilkerson
Hamilton
J. B. Lowry
Houston
New Orleans
Garry Palmer
Laura B. Scudder
Howard Payne College
M. W. Harkins
Tom Moore
A. B. Lightfoot
Big Spring
Warren Vineyard
Quinton Cauley
Daniel Baker
BY James Wilkerson
Indians
Hico Demons
Davis
Loudermilk
Brady
Wink
Jack She
Crain
de Leon Brownwood
Ama
Oscar Wilhelm
Manche
T.A.A.F
James Gilvery
Waco
Leonard Braswell
Lawer Robertson
Pounder
Ralph
Brown
Tal McGuire
Gustine
de Leon
Sweetwater
Stephen
McMurry
S.M.U
Arkansas Baylor
T.C.U
Fordham
Rice
Arerise
Peig Ys
Ars
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