Old Mack Tells of Pioneers and Shell Shock
In a reminiscence about Old Mack, once an officer and gentleman, the piece recalls his Civil War era amnesia later labeled shell shock. He ends up in Comanche, works at a newspaper, and shows extraordinary susceptibility to suggestion, from sausage cravings to a Socks request during a Kangaroo Court, as Fields steadies him.
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Hearst
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Texas
Bullington
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Garner
Jim
Revenge Threat and Local Vigilante Raid in Comanche Town
A shadow of danger hangs over Comanche after the Harding gang purge as John D Stephens is blamed for protection money and political maneuvering. A midnight prank turns violent when Mack fires on the courthouse belfry to intimidate the town marshal.
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Champion 1885 ends tense scene and speculates on Old Mack
The article recalls a 1885 moment where a champion settled a confrontation, leaving Comanche's Harding era behind. It wonders what happened to Old Mack, suggesting he may have joined wagon caravans across Texas or died on the prairie. the grisly image is softened with historical reflection. It also mentions local ads for ham, auto body work, and typewriter paper.
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Old Mack
Texas
Dallas News
Mrs. Kate Reid Buried Thursday
Mrs. Kate Reid 74 died October 26 after a brief illness at her daughter's home in Carleton. Funeral held October 27 at Carleton Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Scott. Born April 10 185%, she married Newt Jones in 1873, had 11 children, and later married Uncle Bill Reid. Survived by 11 children, 54 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and other relatives. Children present: H. P. Jones Dublin, E. C. Estes Gustine, Ben Jones Merkel, Bessie Barnett Dublin, Rasmussen Frankell, C H Bailey Rosebud, Robert Barrett Carleton, John Allen Hamlin, O. B. Smith Fort Worth, D A Barnett Olton, Tom Jones Fort Worth.
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Bessie Barnett
C. Rasmussen
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Rosebud
John Allen
Hamlin
O. B. Smith
Fort Worth
D. A. Barnett
Olton
Tom Jones
Love Thy Neighbor? Legion Support in High School Event
Support the American Legion by attending Love Thy Neighbor at the High School Auditorium on November 9. Tickets priced 15 and 26 cents with writer paper at 10 cents. Chief Office note.
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